The 2016 Portland State Vikings football team represented Portland State University during the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by second-year head coach Bruce Barnum and played their home games at Providence Park. They were a member of the Big Sky Conference. They finished the season 3–8, 2–6 in Big Sky play to finish in a four way tie for ninth place. Using only the above description and what you know about the world, "The Portland State Vikings football team had a more successful year the following year. " is definitely correct, incorrect, or inconclusive? 