But is it really a huge deal? How often have we just come out totally flat going East? We had that weird situation that was the Michigan game with multiple factors involved. There was UVA way back in 2013 but that was like playing in a monsoon. I wouldn't say the Mizzou game was anything to do with travelling East.
We went and put up plenty of points on WV. We won games recently in huge venues at Michigan State and Wisconsin. Won at Cincinnati. Should have at UCF.
I just don't know if there's a legitimate big concern. It's always something to note, but how big of a factor is it? Even then, it might be one of the only "factors" in fearing anything. That and their athleticism on the starting front.