Sonny Dykes replaced Josh Hoover and Kendal Briles with Harvard transfer Jaden Craig and a new offensive structure.
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Experienced FCS QB, retooled offense
Sonny Dykes replaced Josh Hoover and Kendal Briles with Harvard transfer Jaden Craig and a new offensive structure. The DL/secondary have depth; linebacker is young.
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Week 0 evidence
Observed in 2026Week 0's 15–10 loss to UNC exposed finishing issues.
Separated from the frozen preseason ranking.Roster construction
Sonny Dykes replaced Josh Hoover and Kendal Briles with Harvard transfer Jaden Craig and a new offensive structure.
Compact dossier strengths: Interior OL; skill depth; defensive-line rotation.
The DL/secondary have depth; linebacker is young.
Continuity & integration
Experienced FCS QB, retooled offense. Primary integration risks: Offensive transition; linebacker inexperience; red-zone execution.
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