Mullen is getting this team to play slightly better than their recruiting ranking, which is what he typically did at MSU too. I think our average recruiting class the last 4 years is 15 or 16, and we're currently at 13 and 14 in the AP and coaches poll. If we win out and win the bowl game, we may sneak into the top 10 to finish the year, but finishing between 10-15 is likely.
Compared to what we've seen the last several years, a top 15 team and a top 50 offense in points per game is certainly a big step in the right direction. It's a good sign that if Mullen can bring in some higher ranked recruiting classes, then we will be legit title contenders. I'm still not sure if Mullen can bring in those top recruiting classes, but I'm certainly hoping he does.