College football may be the only sport where a fairly decisive loss can leave just as good an aftertaste as a fairly decisive win.
It all depends who you’re up against, as far as the opponent, and what you’re up against, as far as perception and expectations.
The Bulldogs are supposed to pound the bejeebers out of FCS teams, especially those coming off home losses to Division IIs. So when Fresno State snoozed through most of Saturday night’s home opener before awakening in time to smother Sacramento State 31-3, no one left Bulldog Stadium entirely pleased.