The must win games of the 2018 season.

[Locutus_of_Boar]

What are the essential "must wins" in 2018?

[hawaiianhogster]

Min 6 for a bowl game.

[hawaiianhogster]

If the team can win six games that will be an improvement from last year. It won't be easy.

[lakecityhog]

I picked CSU, Texas A&M and Missouri, if he wins those and the games that he should win we will have a fine season.

[scottwillrazbackfan1]

I picked CSU, Texas A&M and Missouri, if he wins those and the games that he should win we will have a fine season.

[Ozarkhog05]

When you look at how this schedule sets up they really should win 8 games, 7 minimum. The 4 non cons with CSU being the only one that remotely concerns me. Then I think Ole Miss and Vandy. Mainly because Vandy is in Fayetteville and I don't think they can score enough to keep up with us. From there take 2 of 3 from TAMU, Miss St, and Mizzou. If Lock goes to the NFL that should be a definite W, and it should be regardless. I also think we get this A&M monkey off our back.

[Pecos Hog]

I expect 6 wins.    But I wouldn't be surprised we also beat a team or two that we we'rent supposed to.     7 or 8 wins is possible. 

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Easiest schedule we have had in years. We should win 8 just based on talent.

However, I understand changing schemes has an affect

[Locutus_of_Boar]

Based on the vote so far looks like these are the must wins for 2018:

Eastern Illinois - losing to 1-AA would be Citadel like, not terminal as it was for Crowe but a hard mark to erase so its definitely must win.

@Colorado State - This is looking more and more like the bell-weather game of 2018:  On the road, at altitude, and the first real test for the new offense.

North Texas - Probably important for CCM's north Texas recruiting efforts.

Ole Miss - Likely hyped as the farewell to WMS extending the streak against the Rebs could tie CCM's first team to Arkansas teams of the past.

Tulsa - The trap game on the schedule with the Hogs longest winning streak at risk, the last time the Hurricane upset the Hogs led directly to JFB's retirement.

Vanderbilt - Probably the first opportunity to secure a bowl game for 2018.

@ Missouri - The last chance to secure a bowl.

These are the must wins for 2018 and it seems most Hog fans see 6-6 or possibly 7-5 as a successful start to the Morris era.

[The_Iceman]

You have to beat Ole Miss and miss State this year. And I would hate to lose 3 straight to Mizzou.

[HeathWimp]

I see 4 wins given the change of scheme and the lack of speed among existing players.

[Piggfoot]

Looks like Hogville is becoming more reasonable except for the 7-2 yahoos who think Alabama, Auburn, and LSU are MUST win games.

[rzrbk4life]

I just want to beat A&M for a change. No reason we should be on a 6 game losing streak to those fools

[Hogwild]

Easiest schedule we have had in years. We should win 8 just based on talent.

However, I understand changing schemes has an affect

I don't think that we have more talent on our roster than 8 of the 12 teams we face next season. I think CCM will do good things, but we don't currently talent to matchup with upper half of our conference.  6 wins and a bowl trip in year 1 would be successful imo.

[311Hog]

i clicked them all =)

#get2thaporkchoppa

[Hugo Bezdek]

Beat Aggy! That losing streak has to stop now.

[rzrbaxfan]

I went with CSU and A&M.  CSU because I don't see us going to a bowl if we can't win this one.  A&M because a win there will light a fire.  Despite the losing streak, that has been a winnable game for most years.  I believe our losses have been due to a combination of coaching, bad calls, and just plain old bad luck.  A win there shows these players and the fans that he is here to win and shows improvement in year 1.