My 12 Days of Christmas/2026 Aggie Football wish list:

12,000 fans (per game)
11 guys who can cover kickoffs
10+ win season
9 Ladies of Davis dance routines
8 Men and Maids-a-milking for the cows across LaRue from the stadium
7 points in the red zone (rather than field goal attempts)
6 yards per carry (for Fish)
$50 million in renovations and improvements
4 NCAA playoff victories (1st round bye excluded)
A 300# D-Tackle (and an Edge rusher)
2 Connors brothers
1 Nasty Left Tackle from the Transfer Portal for Pinnick

I'm not saying we were not going to compete in the Big Sky Conference. Maybe not necessarily a "rebuilding year" in the traditional sense of starting from scratch, but rather a season of navigating transitions, building chemistry with new talent (including transfers). We lost our best quarterback ever by the numbers and our best running back ever, along with some key starters on defense. No disrespect intended. These are just facts.

Maybe off topic from the transfer portal but if you’re thinking across Hutchison Dr from the stadium, next to all the greenhouses, you are probably seeing the Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation under construction. Part of the $50m gift from the POM juice fortune for the building and a perpetual research fund. Current research includes using pomegranate peels to enhance honeybee disease resistance and using walnut shells to clean winery wastewater.

the whole 'Athletic area' of Davis has so much potential. The football stadium is a nice facility that stands out. The proposed upgrades to the basketball arena will make that a really special spot. Add, the updates to baseball/soccer and softball, and its really neat to have an on-campus sports area. If we can get a Grad replacement in the updated shopping area that would be a cool spot for Aggie fans.

We just have to find more Aggie fans from the region!

There were a couple D1 coaches from SoCal who were sitting in front of me during the game. They drove up to game after doing recruiting in the area. They also said this was the first time they had ever been to Davis. They were expecting Davis to be more like SACST or CalPoly, but they were shocked at how big and nice our campus was. I really think we are really turning a corner with perception. If we can keep up the momentum I think a championship is in our future. I really do.

Is it strange that today after digesting the game and watching Coach P's press conference, I'm actually in greater spirits for next year? I'm really upbeat about the direction of the program. Thank you Aggies for a heck of a season.

After some long discussions with my family. I’d like to announce I WILL be back as a season ticket holder next year and beyond.

Go Ags

Dangit. Tough game to watch. Defense gave up some bombs but there were also a bunch of missed opportunities in the redzone. Could've traded more scores. Special teams needs so much work and got exposed. That said, Illinois State is def better than the one the Aggies played last year. They beat NDSU!

Still a great year for the Ags. The competition only gets tougher the higher you go and the longer you stay in it. And I'm happy they got this far while still not putting together what coach would call "perfect game."

It was hella cold. My friends and I brought our kids. I wore my 9-month old in a carrier. It was a funny sight trying to use the bathroom with a baby on your chest and a beer in one hand.

I'll be back and will be happy to support the team next year.

yeah, they were from Novato. Said they saw the game on ESPN and decided to watch playoff football live so they drove up. Pretty cool IMO. That shows this program is gaining momentum.

Rooting for the Redbirds the rest of the way. I think you will get to Nashville.

Good game, Aggies! That was still a great year for you, especially with the circumstances, and I hope you get back here and beyond next year. Certainly seems like you're on the rise. Nice chatting with you guys this week - I like your fanbase a lot. Thanks for being so welcoming.

Happy gameday, Aggies! Good luck to you (but I hope we win)

Plan for today:
1. Walk at graduation
2. WATCH THE AGGIES MOVE TO THE SEMI-FINALS
(Forcing the entire extended family to watch)
3. Grub out!

Go AGS!!

Locked in tickets with 4 of my buddies! See yall there!

Disagree with your analysis. But everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Holy Gunrock, the number of members has been growing at an amazing rate. It's getting close to 900 with new members added every day. Is someone doing influencing on social media or is it due to the Aggie football team's success this fall? I'd guess the latter, but the football success is not that much better than last year. In any case, congratulations and thanks to the founders and administrators of this site.

Just saw the video on social media of plough announcing that dorms will be open until 8 pm on Saturday so that students can attend and then head home fore break afterwards. Huge for attendance although hopefully not to late for kids to adjust their plans.

I just hope they're serving $1 beers and hot dogs again on 12/20 in Stephenville! — Pacifico2

I hope there's no game in Stephenville and the semifinal is taking place in Davis instead.

Looks like this may help! (I cannot stand dutch bros but people love it). I still think while the admin has been much better with promotions this year, it seems like every giveaway is announced 2 days to late. Hoping for a good turnout! Roommate is going and I know a few other people from classes are going.

yes the biggest weakness for Caden is getting rid of the ball quick. When he does the offense flows, when he holds it, everything bogs down. He has been getting better as the season has gone on, but he has to value the ball more. He can't throw careless balls for ints like last game. He has to be smart. If he does that and goes through his progressions quick....Davis can't be stopped imo. I love the TE's on this team.

Great article. Light is a great example of a UCD athlete who is also a serious student, and who is connected to the greater campus community. I think most UCD athletes are similarly connected , and equally value their education. At least those that I chat with at games.

I hope Davis never lets that dynamic slip away.

Great job by Coach Plough, Rocco, and the Chancellor to make the housing thing happen. Great message to the rest of FCS that UC Davis is serious about football.

Effin’ incredible folks. Great ticket sales, even better than last week! Let’s go!!

yup! I’ll be grilling with the Mayo family. Swing by I’m doing tacos and green chili stew!

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Haven’t heard anything as a student. Great news, but if they want a good student showing they need to let people know asap before travel accomodations are made based on the original saturday at noon deadline.

I'm in. Let's go AST members and get our great fan site funded quickly. Last year we raised the funds really fast and our membership has grown nicely this year so let's get this done. Donate whatever you can...any amount will help and, even a small donation, will get you good karma from the Aggie Universe! :up:

I just talked with Dr. May. The Dorms will stay open for the players and any student needing housing who wishes to stay and watch the game throughout the playoffs. They released a statement yesterday.

Sounds like they found a solution to the issue. Wonder why it couldnt be replicated here? When the two stadiums have different atmospheres and results, it will be apparent why.