Yes we were on Florida Atlantic as our play of the day last week when they took on North Texas on the road as 1 point favorites. The out come was a perfect offensive attack that yielded 0 turnovers and just 2 penalties something that the Owls were struggling with all year long. Before last weeks game they were 110th in scoring and that was due to their red zone play and penalties. They were finally catching a break against a beatable defense and I had to jump on! This week is no different in my opinion actually Laffayete played North Texas and beat them by 4 points, but that was on their own turf while FAU went on the road and won 44-40.

The issue for FAU still the defense, Coach Schnellenberger said, “We will work like hell with the defense so we can find a way to hold our opponents to a lot fewer points.”

Defense that is ranked 110th overall has had a tough schedule now getting in the middle of their Sun Belt schedule they should be able to bring that number down as they have faced an average 53rd ranked offense.

Where does FAU have the advantage, well I spoke about the defense and they are ranked 117th in rush defense, but they’ll catch a break this week as Laf’s leading rusher Undrea Salis out with fractured leg. Despite 8 new starters FAU’s defense is better than they have shown as they have faced an average 41st ranked rushing attack this weekend they will face the nations 54th ranked rushing offense without their best running back.

Running game which is their weakness on offense should be a strength on Saturday. Alfred Morris who does lead the Sun Belt in rushing yards will go up against the 90th ranked rush defense in the nation. FAU is ranked 68th nationally in rush offense, but have faced a defense average of 47th. Their strength has really resided in their passing game (21st) behind QB Rusty Smith who led the team and now has 1252 yds 8TD 3 INT. Chris Bonner became his favorite target last game with 6 catches for 134 yards.

Bottom line FAU is better than they are getting credit for and it shows here once again. Earlier in the season they struggled punching the ball in the end zone, but I think they gained a lot of momentum in their last game by being able to score TD’s. After all they were playing some tough defenses before last week they had played an average 43rd total defense and 48th in scoring which led to them struggling to score points in the red zone. Saturday they will play the 79th overall defense and 97th scoring defense.

Actually ULLAF on paper is even worse than what North Texas is they have a worse offense 84th to UNT 58th, and worse defense 79th to 68th for UNT. Both playing similar talent. I expect a close game once again, but for FAU to come through in the end with the outright win Take FAU +3!

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