Originally published at: https://pistolsfiringblog.com/dave-hudsons-2026-osu-football-fan-survey-is-live/
Football is so close.
Been waiting on this. Curious to see how the results will look.
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I am excited for the new coaching staff but have to temper my expectations due to past realities: I just researched the following:
Over the last 3 years at North Texas the Mean Green have given up an average of 221 yards rushing per game at 5.08 per carry. As well, they have surrendered 250+ rushing yards 14 times in those games. In games that UNT and their opponents have both scored 30+, UNT is 8-5 in those games. So I do expect a big jump in offensive production, but until we can roster a competent defense, we may very well just be playing for a bowl.
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I expect to see wild expectations, but that’s better than hopelessness.
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I went through their defensive stats and came to the same obvious conclusion - the offense will be night and day but if the team wants to exceed all expectations it will come on their play on defense. The jury is still out on Cassidy - I believe he has some good talent on the defensive side of the ball but will his schemes allow them to have success?
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Well….I think they’ll be better on both sides of the ball compared to last season. I also won’t be wondering if we’re going to beat Tulsa or not 
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Yeah, I’m not very optimistic about the defense and I will expect us to have to outscore opponents. I also expect that UNT offense to not function as well in the Big XII. I’m not as bullish on this season as some, but that doesn’t mean I think Morris won’t be a good coach. I think we have some talent at pass rusher, at least that’s where the hype seems to be. That could definitely elevate the defense to be where it needs to be to have a stronger season. The offense could also come together and play at a Big XII caliber with the unusual level of cohesion it will have in today’s college football, so I’m not saying either thing can’t happen, I’m just not expecting it. More worried about the D. I do agree both sides ought to be better than it has been the last couple of seasons, but last year we basically stripped the team down to studs, so it’s not like that’s surprising.
Let’s just pray that isn’t the goal, year after year from here on.
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