As we get closer to the 2022 season-opener vs Boise State, the Beavers 6 consecutive season opening losses (dating back to 2015) has taken center stage. Jonathan Smith was asked about it in his Week One Press Conference and he responded saying “Opener’s are important, every game is important... What’s taken place in the past has no effect on this one... But we want to win the opener without question.” Smith downplayed the question, but it’s obvious there’s an increased level of anticipation and expectation this year. And Jonathan Smith made it crystal clear “We want to win the opener without question.