A sign of improvement would be defeating upstart Brohm’s Purdue or failing that Iowa. Finish with 6-7 wins. Avoid historically bad losses. Improve S&P+ to top 50 in preparation for a 2019 run. Signs of improvement vs the run, and better offensive production.
A bowl game and preferably a win or competitive loss is said bowl is necessary.
-Win a trophy
-Finally win a road game I attend (Nebraska)
-bowl game
-show signs of offense that we're not doomed to anemic offense
-better run defense
-no scandals