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Was that the entire Wilner quote? If Stanford doesn't get 4 wins, it's because of the defense. A 2019 injury onslaught would also do the trick.

No, that's not the entire Wilner quote.  In fact the defense is not mentioned, which is a major oversight.  Wilner instead focused on the "lack of clarity at quarterback" and our strength of schedule.  He noted that we are the only team in the country that plays 12 Power Five opponents.  I think the SoS is a legitimate concern, especially with Notre Dame being one of our three non-conference opponents, and playing K-State in Texas.  I think the QB situation is somewhat less of a concern in that it is no worse than any other team without an incumbent starting QB.

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Was that the entire Wilner quote? If Stanford doesn't get 4 wins, it's because of the defense. A 2019 injury onslaught would also do the trick.

No, that's not the entire Wilner quote.  In fact the defense is not mentioned, which is a major oversight.  Wilner instead focused on the "lack of clarity at quarterback" and our strength of schedule.  He noted that we are the only team in the country that plays 12 Power Five opponents.  I think the SoS is a legitimate concern, especially with Notre Dame being one of our three non-conference opponents, and playing K-State in Texas.  I think the QB situation is somewhat less of a concern in that it is no worse than any other team without an incumbent starting QB.

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