I beg to differ

. Hard to achieve for all yes, but not impossible for some teams. Personally, i'd prefer a undefeated perfect season (
regular season+playoffs, preseason too if possible). Be a strings of games where the MC & Team having to keep proving their wins weren't flukes. In the early season while still becoming a stable team, there could be some close games WVM Stars barely won and/or some overtime game wins.
For a scenario, after the worldwide broadcasted bowling alley incident, have it were the MC feels the needs to win to prove that the hype around him is real to himself, to others & the media and prove he's as talented at the college level and can overcome adversities. Start the season off with boosting team's morale and confidence.
Assuming nothing changes with the exhibition game, if the WVM Stars don't win, i can imagine a Tie/Draw since it an exhibition game and not a conference league game. Making an lasting impression in the game against the better team.
Ultimately, we'll have to wait see what direction Braindrop goes with it.