Took a deeper look at the schedule, seeing who teams play before or after us...
We play Louisville and USF each one week before they play FSU. We know how big that game is for Louisville. Given how USF finished last year (crushed Temple and Cincy) and return their entire staff and most starters, they have to be staring down that game. I welcome any looking ahead.
We play Clemson and NC State one week after they play FSU. I also welcome any deflating efforts or beat up teams. Although doesn't matter for Clemson.
We play VT sandwiched between their trip to UNC, and then just 5 days after us, they host the U on a Thursday. Sets up nicely for us.
We'll have at least 3 teams that have our game circled in a big way so it really doesn't matter what they have before/after. UConn, Wake, BC. Those are 3 of the wins we'll need, and we'll take whatever punches they have in them in their home stadiums. And we'll lose @ Pitt because we always do.
Beat Colgate, NC State, VT in the Dome. Win at least 2 of those 3 road game opponent Super Bowls. Win 1 of 2 in the Louisville, USF Dome games. There's your 6-8 win formula, little room for error. No room for certain key injuries.