[Austroturf]

I think we can win this one, but it depends on the D.  In my scenario, Stanford goes ahead mid-4th quarter 28-24 and stops ASU's final drive of the game, forcing a turnover on downs, then runs out the clock.  Fantasy perhaps; but if the defense is truly improved, then we have a shot.

My concern: ASU put up 45 points on the Dawgs, while we have never scored more than 30, so the D will be under a lot of stress to keep ASU's scoring in check.

I see an "L" looming over the stressed "D" you cite. Devils win a close one. But, hey, CMac's back in town. Maybe he'll make a cameo drop-in on the sideline and remind the team of how things used to be.

Or maybe we can just get CMac to suit up again.  He still has a year of eligibility remaining.  I think this game is a coin toss.  We could surprise to the upside, but I would also not be shocked if we disappoint to the downside.

[Austroturf]

I think we can win this one, but it depends on the D.  In my scenario, Stanford goes ahead mid-4th quarter 28-24 and stops ASU's final drive of the game, forcing a turnover on downs, then runs out the clock.  Fantasy perhaps; but if the defense is truly improved, then we have a shot.

My concern: ASU put up 45 points on the Dawgs, while we have never scored more than 30, so the D will be under a lot of stress to keep ASU's scoring in check.

I see an "L" looming over the stressed "D" you cite. Devils win a close one. But, hey, CMac's back in town. Maybe he'll make a cameo drop-in on the sideline and remind the team of how things used to be.

Or maybe we can just get CMac to suit up again.  He still has a year of eligibility remaining.  I think this game is a coin toss.  We could surprise to the upside, but I would also not be shocked if we disappoint to the downside.