You know that part in Avengers: Infinity War where Dr. Strange says he’s looked into the future, sees 14,000,605 scenarios in which they battle Thanos for the future of the universe, and only one scenario results in success?
I never thought the Washington State Cougars’ chances of beating the Oregon State Beavers were that remote, nor do I think that 38-28 was a particularly impossible score line. But if you asked me to game out how that victory might unfold? One in 14,000,605 might not be all that far off.
The last time I remember being this pleasantly surprised after an opener was 2011, and while there’s really no need to talk about that particular season any further, I had sort of forgotten the kind of unbridled joy and optimism that such a victory to open the season can generate.