I like what Flint did this year there is no doubt that they had a more challenging schedule with games at 4 BCS schools to start the season in Rutgers, Pitt, Maryland and Texas A&M. Actually they lost to TX AM on the road just 20-27 and they were in a battle with Pitt before they gave up 28 4th quarter points in a 44-17 loss.
Toledo was wildly inconsistent and are also coming into this game as over achievers. This will be game #2 of the bowl season of MAC vs. Sun Belt and in the first game Troy waxed the MAC's Ohio team one that's really good. Florida International went on the road to Troy and gave them a beat down and rushed for 448 yards against a very talented defensive line. I believe they will be able to run the ball and control the clock on Toledo here today a team that does not have a great defense and they are inconsistent on offense. They won games by forcing turnovers this year with 30 in their 8 wins.
Florida International will not be turning the ball over and I think the Sun Belt player of the year TY Hilton will have a huge game. Many people have told this team they can't win they are in just their 6th year of the program. I think they love the under dog role and they'll wear it tonight in front of a national audience. Toledo closed the year giving up an average of 407.3 yards in their last 3 games and I don't think they can stop the 28th run game one that allows the fewest sacks and plays great pass defense with a better pass rush than what Toledo can offer. What does that mean? It means if Florida International can take a lead in this game I believe it'll be over. They can concentrate on running the ball limiting turnovers and finishing the game off with a win!
