It took me a long time to write this one, because a couple of season ago, who would ever say something like this: I think we all feel that it is going to be a special season for the Aggies, but there is one game that stands out as the most important for USU. But it is not the game everyone thinks it is. If they don't win this one, the could go 11-1 and end up in the Armed Forces Bowl.
August 29--@ Utah
The Utes will be a tough challenge for USU to start the season. But the Aggies should win it.
September 7--@ Air Force
If you have not seen the Falcon triple option as a defense, it is hard to defend at first. The key is to build a lead, as this offense is not geared to come back.
September 14--Weber State
Weber State is better than most think they are this year, and it wasn't that long ago that WSU at USU would produce talk of a Wildcat victory. But that is only a pipe dream in 2013. Again, it will be a moral victory for the Cat if Chuckie gets under center in the 2nd half.
September 21--@ USC
Well, I'm about to predict something else that will shock a few people and end up costing someone their job. The USC Trojans going 0-3 against teams from the state of Utah. (I think USC and BYU will play in the Hunger Bowl.) The Aggies will start the Trojan woes this year and I think it will happen and it will cost Lane Kiffin his job.
September 28--@ San Jose State
This is a much more important game that is seems. David Fales is the real deal, and even with so much experience on the Aggie D, this could be the game of the season for USU. This is the game that the Aggies had better be ready for, and coming in between USU and BYU, it is the classic trap game. This game is more important that USC, BYU or Boise State. If the Aggies are not ready and lose this one, all hope of a BCS bowl go out the window. If it is like last year's game, all worries will be put to rest. I think it will be more like last year's game where Fales sees a lot of grass and the Aggies win.
October 4--BYU
This game will be closer than a lot of Aggie fans hope for. I expect another close, defensive battle with the home team coming out on top.
October 12--Boise State
If USU hopes for a BCS bowl are still alive, this becomes another important game. In the MWC, you have to win the conference title to get to the BCS and Boise State stands in their way. But the game is in Logan, and should have a large, partisan crowd behind them that should help them win easily.
October 19--@ New Mexico
Now the hard part of the season is over. The key will be not to take anyone else in the season lightly and UNM may be good enough to remind USU of that...for the first half. I foresee the Lobos leading at half-time, USU getting a nice pep talk and coming out the second half on playing up to their potential.
November 2--Hawaii
Yawn.
November 9--@UNLV
Hey USU fans, here is an opportunity for you. You know how cold Logan is in early November? Well, it's warm in Las Vegas, and there is plenty to do. And there will be plenty of seats available. Why not take a road trip this weekend? See the sights, play the slots, watch a show or two. The go to Sam Boyd Stadium and watch your Aggies beat up the Rebels. Perfect weekend.
November 23--Colorado State
Remember two years ago? Won't happen this year. USU with another easy win.
November 30--Wyoming
Time to put the cherry on top of what hasn't been done since TCU in 2005. Win the division and host the conference championship game.
December 7--MWC Championship Game vs. Fresno State
All the talk will be of Utah State going into conference championship weekend. The Bulldogs will not like playing the role of spoiler and may have just enough rage to catch the Aggies sleeping. Remember, USU will not have played a good quality team for half a season. And I think it catches up to them here. The Bulldogs will win by a touchdown, and many fans will go home disappointed.
Poinsettia Bowl vs. California
Army won't be in the Poinsettia Bowl this year, and I can see the MWC with 7 bowl eligible teams. I can see some sort of deal in the works that gets the Pac-12 out of the New Mexico Bowl and gets California a bowl that their fans will travel to. Should be a nice game for the Aggies to win.
Final prediction:
USU 13-1, Division champions. Top 15 ranking. Scott Barnes announces a stadium expansion. All is well in Aggieland for now.
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