Arkansas St.: This is what I think of the RedWolves after updating their stats, injury reports and conference record. They have a good quarterback, decent rushers, decent o-linemen, and an above average( for the Sun Belt) receiving corps.
By everything I've researched, their tremendous losses on defense should lead to a sub-par unit on that side of the ball.
The x-factor is head coach Gus Malzahn. It's his first year as a head coach. So, do I rate him as such, or, do I give him extra points for being an offensive innovator?
FIU: I think FIU should be able to run the ball tonight against a porous defense, but, I think the pass offense should be a little restricted since a freshman is starting tonight at QB. O-line should be above average(for a Sun Belt team) and they do have a serviceable receiving unit.
Theoretically, with all of the Golden Panther starters returning from last year's team, the defense should be the strength of the team. BUT, that loss 48-20 loss to La. is a pretty scary score and will keep me in thought a little longer than I might otherwise be. Why?
I completed my College Edge ratings on both Ark.St and FIU, and I have FIU as the higher rated team by a considerable margin. FIU is the surprising underdog, even though they are home, and the line keeps moving in Ark.St's direction.
There will be a recommendation on this game. Look for that pick at 7:00p.m.!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
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