Quote Originally Posted by confucius say View Post
I don't see ASU as some huge game like others, not in the win-loss formula. I think TN, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri are just as winnable. All four of those are ranked a good bit behind ASU, some way way behind.

Now for early momentum, yea it matters. But if we play a top 10 team like them close in week 2, there should still be a lot of momentum for ball knowers.
Timing of this game makes it huge.. getting off to an undefeated start with ASU likely being a top 10 team is a must win. Win that one and you have confidence, fan support and something worth talking about. ASU is picked to win the big 12 (shared odds with 3-4 others)

Lose that game and we are exactly who they say we are.