 Against Western Michigan, Clayton Thorson fumbled the ball going into the end zone for what would have likely been a game clinching score.While Western Michigan would go on to a 13–1 record, a MAC title and a Cotton Bowl berth, the loss stung as the Wildcats started the season 0–1.Against Illinois State, the Wildcat offense faltered and the Redbirds kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired to stun the 'Cats 9–7.