The final home game this year against Sac has the potential to draw the biggest crowd ever in Aggie history regardless of the records of the two teams. Emotions are going to be running high given all of the "in your face hype" that has been steadily coming out of Sac ever since they hired Brennan Marion and announced that it's "FBS or Bust" for them while saying that FCS programs, like the Aggies, are just playing "JV football."

The Ags are ranked #7 in the FCS Coaches Poll.



https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/fcs/afca-fcs-coaches-poll

From Bob Dunning's Substack column:

Officially, the term is reserve/injured list, but it's commonly referred to as injured reserve or IR. Players are put on IR when they have a football-related injury that requires them to miss at least a few weeks. Players on IR don't count against the 53-man active roster limit, but their salaries count against the salary cap.

Players on IR must miss a minimum of four games. Teams may designate up to eight players to return from IR during the regular season (and up to 10 if a team makes the postseason). An individual player can be designated twice.

Once a player on IR is cleared to practice, they have 21 days to either be activated to the active roster or be placed on season-ending IR. They can also be released or traded.

Players who are placed on IR before the start of the regular season can miss the entire season, unless they are designated to return when the roster is trimmed to 53 players prior to the start of the season.

Before Larison's IR designation, Patriots insider Phil Perry released his 53-man roster projection early Sunday and it included Larison.

https://www.thewaryone.com/p/larison-placed-on-injured-reserve?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2582284&post_id=170659525&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=31ratq&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

Can't wait to see this group in action this fall!



More photos here:https://www.facebook.com/ucdavismbb

This is so disappointing especially after Lan played so well. I think he had a real shot at making the roster. He's so versatile and such a hard worker. Hope he heals up and comes back stronger next year.

Lan had a great game. Hope he isn't injured.

35 yards and 1 TD on 7 carries...longest for 16
2 receptions on 2 targets for 9 yards...longest for 9
1 KO return for 25 yards
- he was also playing on the KO team

I got a notice from ESPN+ a month ago or so that said that my annual ESPN+ subscription was going up to $119.99. The monthly subscription is $11.99 per month which would be $143.88 for 12 months.

Sac's president, Dr. Luke Wood, had this to say about the STATS Perform Preseason Poll:

STATS Perform Preseason FCS Poll:




https://fbschedules.com/2025-preseason-stats-perform-fcs-top-25-poll-released/

The Ags will play at Hawaii on Thursday, December 4, during the "Big West Bold Week" and we got a bye for the second game on Saturday, December 6.

The Ags had their first full scrimmage with officials today.

"The first thing we look at after a day like this is did we get through it healthy, and I'm pretty sure we did that," said head coach Tim Plough. "We did a good job today of taking care of each other while still having a physical practice. I was happy with all three phases of the game, including the communication and the lack of penalties. We were very clean today which is good.

"We ran the ball well and converted on first downs all day long, driving consistently all day. And on defense I thought that we tackled well and showed that we can put pressure on the quarterback. It was also good to see the defense not give up a lot of explosive plays.

"I also thought Hunter [Ridley] had a great day, hitting a bunch of kicks for us. That's the great thing about having a kicker like Hunter, he can come in there and bang one through for us anywhere. Overall, I thought we had a really good day."

https://ucdavisaggies.com/news/2025/8/3/football-holds-first-scrimmage-of-fall-camp.aspx

Photo gallery here: https://ucdavisaggies.com/galleries/football/fb-camp-2025-scrimmage-one-aug-3-/2360

Niko is one heck of a defender and rebounder. It's so great that we'll have him for another year. He's tough as nails, plays smart and physical and will be a great team leader for our younger players.

Excerpts from Sac Bee article on Sac football and Brennan Marion:

Marion’s fast-paced, up-tempo and prolific offense called the “Go-Go” is designed to gas teams with waves of players and misdirection.

Had Sac State been approved, the Hornets would have been ineligible to compete in the FCS postseason. They are now eligible, and a Big Sky crown is the first of two championship goals for the program. This will be Sac State’s final season in the Big Sky after joining nearly 30 years ago. The program will play as an independent next season, meaning no conference affiliation.

“We’re going to try to be at the top of any list,” Marion said of expectations. “Wherever we play, whatever league we’re in, whatever we’re trying to get accomplished, it’s to be great, to be the absolute best, to be No. 1.”

He added of the team’s hunger to compete, “We’re starving, and we’re hunting everybody.”

https://www.sacbee.com/sports/college/article311554033.html?taid=688d3ff016fac00001993719&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

KCRA 3 did a small piece on Sac football on the evening news. Quote from Brennan Marion: "We're starvin' and we're huntin' everybody."

The Ags will host the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on November 24th. Unfortunately, playing the game during Thanksgiving week will most likely guarantee a small crowd.

"Mike brings an unmatched passion and energy to our program," Les said. "His knowledge of the game, combined with a relentless work ethic, will make him an invaluable part of our staff and a huge asset to our players. He's a rising star in the coaching profession, and we're excited to have him join our team."

"I'm incredibly fortunate to be joining the UC Davis men's basketball program," Kosich said. "What Coach Les has built here is something you don't see often in college basketball—real continuity and a culture rooted in longevity and trust. That kind of foundation is exactly the type of environment I want to be part of, contribute to, and grow in for the long term."

"Joining the Mountain West is a tremendous step for UC Davis, and doing so under the leadership of Coach Les made this opportunity a no-brainer," Kosich added. "I can't wait to get to work and help build what's next for Aggie basketball."

https://ucdavisaggies.com/news/2025/7/30/mens-basketball-adds-mike-kosich-to-staff.aspx