And it’s moving up. I don’t won’t this and KState’s narrow escape over South Dakota have us over confident. I’m sure they will be a much different team come Saturday.
I just watched the highlights of their game with South Dakota.
1. South Dakota isnt shabby and while I dont think we would have had that close of a game with them, SFA isnt near the test SD was for KSU.
2. KSU is running a 2 qb system with one being the running qb and one the better passer. They are decent, but the OL for KSU is pedestrian. Not horrible, but not an SEC type OL.
3. KSU's defense was alot of zone. This will be a good test of Joe's qb to read the safeties and make the correct throw.
4. The guy that returned the punt for the TD has some good speed and so does the running qb, but outside of that they dont have very much team speed.
5. They struggled for 3 1/2 quarters in the red zone only scoring 1 touchdown from it. They had to kick 4 field goals due to drive stalls.
Turnovers really bit KSU in this game and they were the better team, but i'm confident that our D will dictate field position. Look for us to try to pass early to get them off the line of scrimmage. Then for Fitz to start running all over them.
If Fitz struggles with incompletions, we will be able to run, but the score could be lower.
I tend to think like the poster who said that Fitz and Guidry will be looking to make a splash after the 1st game no shows and might take chances they wouldnt vs SEC opponents.
My eyes will be on Peters and how he responds to a sub par game. How the linebackers cover the short passes and qb runs.
I dont think a big score for us is the necessary element we need to look for. 30 point range will be fine. Staying away from the turnover bug and limiting their plays over 20 yards will tell me what I need to know.