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I just feel like big bro Hatchett is taking payment at the last place he can that isn't in the mountain west/Big 12 and if he's the lock starter at guard then I hope it's not because we have to play guys that we pay, so to speak.

I saw some positives in Azzopardi last year. He was able to move well on some touchdown runs for Coleman I remember specifically. It was also his first year of power conference play and first full year as a starter.

Parker Twins (health concerns though), Elinneus Davis, and Bryce Butler are the DT guys who should return with experience in 2026. Omar Khan another one to look out for. Bet there's a good chance we bring in a veteran transfer or two in 2026 as well.

Pepa, Thompson, and Sogapolu are all out of eligibility after this season, so hopefully they can hang on to the DT depth. Wide open path to playing time next year.

For all of the talk of the HUGE FRESHMAN OL's…. I would expect that someone will show up in the starting lineup at some point this year. Seems like the kind of situation where elder Hatchett or Azzopardi get injured and never make it back to the starters because a young pup has taken his spot.

WR is interesting. The true frosh really don't seem to have a path to the field this year, but it's WIDE OPEN next year. Hopefully they'll be patient enough to stick around.