I didn't see any of the game, because it wasn't on TV where I was. I've watched some highlights and read plenty about the game. But my thoughts are still mostly second hand.
Considering the struggles we've had on the road the past few seasons, I'll take any road win no matter how ugly. And last second wins are always exciting, especially for the players. However, it seems to me that we didn't play very well. The game plans on the road have often been questionable, and were again. From what I've seen and heard, we didn't pressure the MTSU QB enough, and we didn't run the ball enough. That sounds a lot like the Wyoming gameplan.
We expect teams to load up on the run and force us to beat them with the pass. So then we don't try to establish a run game, we start out trying to throw the ball. The problem with that game plan is our QB isn't all that accurate, and we don't have the personnel to really throw the ball downfield. So keeping 8 guys at the LOS is still a solid defense against short crossing routes and flare passes. If we want to make teams respect our passing game, we need to be able to complete a fly route, or a deep out, at least once in a while. Our longest pass plays have all been to TEs, mostly on seams and posts. Those routes will not work as well against the VT and Miami defenses because their safeties are good enough to cover TEs.
It is nice to see Vic Hall doing so well with punt returns. He's so explosive with the ball in his hands. It sounds like the block in the back penalty had little to do with the TD that it negated. I think Vic is going to take one to the house in the next couple of weeks. He's just too good.
If you'd told me we'd be 5-1 right now I would've been thrilled. And I am thrilled. This week may have been a small step backwards, following the thumping of Pitt. However, a win is still a win. One more to be bowl eligible.