Based on the senior video they released, it looks like Fenske and Mendiola are going to use their extra year of eligibility they have from the settlement. Bohanek is also coming back with a redshirt (assuming no transfers).
25-26 could be a big year with the players I see returning. IMO, Lewis and Bogle look to be the only players that bring value in the portal. I think both will stay. I see all QBs returning along with WRs and LBs. Thats a good start. Need upgrade in RB room and OL. I like the young OL guys returning but might need to find a veteran in the portal. Sounds like from the interview the GA/emergency QB is returning in case the wheels fall off again. Middleton looks to have a monster year.
25-26 could be a big year with the players I see returning. IMO, Lewis and Bogle look to be the only players that bring value in the portal. I think both will stay. I see all QBs returning along with WRs and LBs. Thats a good start. Need upgrade in RB room and OL. I like the young OL guys returning but might need to find a veteran in the portal. Sounds like from the interview the GA/emergency QB is returning in case the wheels fall off again. Middleton looks to have a monster year.
I think Lewis for sure could find another Power 4 team looking to burn some cash (and I think he would contribute). It's just whether or not he wants to be a small fish in a big pond or a big fish in a small pond for his last year. If SIU can get some money for him, having him next year would be huge.
I agree on the O-line 100%, we need some help there...I'm less sure about the RB room. Hard to judge that group based on the injuries they sustained this year, but I guess it couldn't hurt. We didn't get to see the guy who transferred in from Duquesne (Robinson) and it sounded like Lester was hurt for most of the year.
Hopefully we can stay relatively healthy next year, if so I think this team is in the playoffs.
