Heh! Hajo and I were thinking a couple of the same things at the same time regarding Houston and MSU.
msu is/was missing key components to the defense; linebacker and defensive tackle. at a minimum the two best players on defense, and really its three if you consider the other linebacker that is hurt. also, the o-line has not been able to dominate like last season, with the loss of two key starters. Throw in a inexperienced quarterback that can not handle the pressure..... that's a failed offense and defense, and three strait losses. Ultimately, like most teams, a lack of depth has left them vulnerable to the injury and graduation bug.