Is this year a bust if we don’t make 12 team playoff?

Yes, it would be a bust.

Yes, thicc and busty.

I concur. A down year by our standards should be making the playoffs as a 10-12 seed.

I expect a ship. So yes

It would definitely be a disappointment. I'm not sure if I'd say a bust only because we project as a 10-14 team due to a few unprovens, so sort of a bubble team. But my expectation is that we make it in the playoffs.

Yes. CBK said year three we’d compete for championships and this is now his team. No excuses with this schedule to not go 10-2

Yes, of course.

I'm really trying to take a step back and look at other's perspective but I've been pretty confused on how the general public is perceiving our expectations for the upcoming season.

We have an elite OL, elite WRs, strong RB room, and a QB that everyone admits would've been a starter at most P4 schools last year.

Our defense, despite coming off a horrific season, is now surronded by some of the best coaches in the sport.

I just don't understand how people think an a&m with a first year head coach or a Miami with a staff that's embarrassed themselves the last 2 years have higher ceilings than us.

I'll be honest. If we don't go 10-2 or better, I'd be surprised. Of course shite can happen, but I don't see why our squad and staff is viewed as a middle of the road team instead of an elite group.

I saw a prediction of us playing NC State in the fricking Gator Bowl. Predictions for this team are all across the board.

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but I don't see why our squad and staff is viewed as a middle of the road team instead of an elite group.

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It's because we had an historic offense last year and still lost 3 games due a historically bad defense.

The offense is most likely going to take step back (hopefully just slightly), but people are still in the "wait and see" approach to the defense (myself included).

I think we improved coaching greatly, but I just don't think the talent is there.

My expectation is 10-2, but 9-3 would not shock me.