Wide Receiver War
The WR room is a literal gauntlet right now. Malachi Toney is the established star after that 1,200-yard season, but Cam Vaughn (the WVU transfer) is winning every 50/50 ball in practice. There aren’t enough targets to go around for this much talent.
The "Reload" Mentality
Don’t call it a rebuilding year. Cristobal has transitioned this program into a reload phase. When you can lose NFL talent like Francis Mauigoa and immediately plug in 5-star freshmen and high-impact portal gets, you’ve officially built a factory.
Defensive Identity
While the offense gets the headlines, the defensive front is still the heart of this team. Akheem Mesidor coming back healthy provides a veteran presence that allows the younger guys to play free. Expect a lot of "Chaos Meter" spikes from this pass rush.