Fate will rest on performance in the trenches on both sides.
But still young without proven depth on both lines. No proven (or at least recently proven). playmakers on DL. Guys gotta emerge and emerge fast on both sides. Feel a little better on DL/front 7 than on OL...some promising young guys there who have amassed some snaps.
Of course, the secondary will have to quit routinely giving up the long ball. Why NIU, BC beat us last year.
Last year based on lines I picked 3 wins, then based on transfers revised to 4 wins. Did not anticipate cluster fork in secondary. This year with what appears to be a top 5 SOS I pick 3 wins.
It is possible enough guys emerge that we do better, particularly with a big dose of luck and schedule that isn't as bad as anticipated.