How many MSU fans saw this coming? A lot of folks were picking them second in the West, perhaps with one loss to Bama and maybe even challenging them for the division. Now it looks like 5 losses are likely (Auburn, LSU, Bama to come) and Jimbo probably has the talent at aTm to give them a run, which could be a sixth loss. All in conference, and losing both interdivision games.
They're a one-dimensional offense who Grantham schemed perfectly in the second half, providing anyone who cares to watch a blueprint on how to stop them. Their D is solid but not spectacular. Our front seven is better. Their punter is suspect and the placekicker has decent but not spectacular range.
Not saying we're great or ready to challenge Bama in the SECCG. We're pretty much right where I thought we'd be at this point as far as the record goes. But I will say this...the consistent progress is very, very encouraging. I think we all knew we'd have a solid first line of receivers, but the depth out wide is really starting to show.