Sun Bowl prediction thread
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I have a bad AFA vibe about this game.
I don't know nuthin' 'bout 'nuthin, but the CMU back is their work horse from the stats posted earlier, and if they manage to pound it down the Cougs throats all day and possess the ball, it's gonna be a long day for the Cougs.
That being said, I think Woods et al will be fired up and generate 2 forced fumbles and keep their RB in check.
Cougs - 24
What's their mascot? - 13
I don't know nuthin' 'bout 'nuthin, but the CMU back is their work horse from the stats posted earlier, and if they manage to pound it down the Cougs throats all day and possess the ball, it's gonna be a long day for the Cougs.
That being said, I think Woods et al will be fired up and generate 2 forced fumbles and keep their RB in check.
Cougs - 24
What's their mascot? - 13
I think the national betting thing is underestimating CMU. A school with a solid rushing attack can hang in there. We are down both O tackles. We will have to be able to rush the ball to be in this game, and both of our starting RB's are out.
I see our D doing a credible job, and I suspect that special teams might look better than their average thus far. Nobody has had a lot of time to prepare, so I'm expecting a lot of basic packages.
It will come down to turnovers, explosive plays and defensive breakdowns.
Low scoring game. Might even go into OT. I'm thinking we get 3 FG's and two TD's. They will be similar. I hope we pull it out 23-20.
I see our D doing a credible job, and I suspect that special teams might look better than their average thus far. Nobody has had a lot of time to prepare, so I'm expecting a lot of basic packages.
It will come down to turnovers, explosive plays and defensive breakdowns.
Low scoring game. Might even go into OT. I'm thinking we get 3 FG's and two TD's. They will be similar. I hope we pull it out 23-20.
Might want to add that rain and cool is in the forecast. 54 degrees, 90% chance of rain.
Run game is going to determine the winner of this contest for sure.
Run game is going to determine the winner of this contest for sure.
Going to be a lot closer than Vegas thinks.
Good guys 24-21.
And a side note...
Just read ASU is out their two top running backs going against a Wisconsin defense that gives up only 65 yards per game on the ground.
Wiscy - 51
ASU - 10
Good guys 24-21.
And a side note...
Just read ASU is out their two top running backs going against a Wisconsin defense that gives up only 65 yards per game on the ground.
Wiscy - 51
ASU - 10
yeah my buddy offered to take CMU and 6.5 when the line is 7...and I was like hells to the no.
Giving CMU 7 is pretty generous imo
CMU was favored against Boise State by a TD before that game was shut down. I'm a jaded Coug fan but it's hard to see how the Cougs are giving up 7.5 to these guys, especially with who they will have out, CMU not having anyone out, the weather, etc.
You're all pessimists. Our receivers will dominate their defensive backs and our front 7 will control their running game.
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Cougs-31-CM-14
That’s what I hope happens. This team seems motivated so I’m not sweating like it’s a Leach bowl. However, the chips have two very good coaches, and some talent at key positions. If our new OLine and RB are okay it will workout. But the Chips have nothing to lose and we need to gel in real time.
I agree, I just think a bit more scoring. Chippewas have some dudes on offense.
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Tough call, lots of questions related to our roster shuffling.
Their O has been based on pounding their big RB, which has not been a strength for our D. If Nichols is 75% as good as BYU’s RB, we could have trouble…especially since this is going to be a cobbled-together game plan with lots of base package stuff.
Also a risk that we could have zero run game with a patchwork OL and our #3-4 RBs. If that happens we turn one-dimensional. Still doubt they can cover our WRs for a full game, so we should put up some points. But if they can pound it and keep our O off the field, a low scoring game favors CMU.
That all said, Pac-12 should > MAC. I’m not calling a score, but even if it’s even early, we should be able to get control in the 2nd half.
More than any game this season, this one could end up coming down to pure coaching.
Their O has been based on pounding their big RB, which has not been a strength for our D. If Nichols is 75% as good as BYU’s RB, we could have trouble…especially since this is going to be a cobbled-together game plan with lots of base package stuff.
Also a risk that we could have zero run game with a patchwork OL and our #3-4 RBs. If that happens we turn one-dimensional. Still doubt they can cover our WRs for a full game, so we should put up some points. But if they can pound it and keep our O off the field, a low scoring game favors CMU.
That all said, Pac-12 should > MAC. I’m not calling a score, but even if it’s even early, we should be able to get control in the 2nd half.
More than any game this season, this one could end up coming down to pure coaching.
Think your lower scoring version looking more likely. Didn’t factor in both tackles out for both teams. This is going to be a defensive slugfest.
