Not sure this qualifies, but this game has the feel of a "trap"game to me with Marshall coming up, Idaho is desperate for a win, long trip, etc. There seems to be a lot of enthusiasm, let's hope that they can keep that when things don't always go the way you want on the field.
Any ideas on the attitude of the players going into this one?
I don't think it's a "trap" because, since it's the first game, Ohio's players have to really be looking forward to it. I have no doubt they are focused on Idaho, and nothing but Idaho. That said, note that in Petrino's press conference he says that his players are playing with more confidence than they have had in his two years, and Petrino's tenor changes when he says it, and he looks confident as well. That tells you right there that this is going to be a tough game.
The answer is that Ohio has to take it to Idaho early in the game. If Ohio gets after them early, they can shake that confidence. If Ohio starts slowly, Idaho's confidence will build, and it will be a much harder game to win.
I'm looking for Ohio's defense to stuff Idaho at the line early and often, and Ohio's offense to have some early success, and slowly start grinding Idaho down. I think that the first quarter will be a battle, but I'm hoping that by mid-way in the second quarter Ohio will be able to move the ball consistently.