Can FAU really do it?

Florida Atlantic plays South Florida in what might be an interesting game to watch. Although #6 ranked South Florida is favored by 25 points, most think the Owls have a chance to make this a game. Check this out.

FAU has more total yardage per game and passing yards per game than South Florida, but USF has more rushing yards per game and points scored per game than FAU. Although South Florida plays in the Big East and FAU plays in the Sun Belt conference, one has to look at the others weakness in term of statistics.

Since 2001, when either FAU or USF each score above 30 points or more, combined they are 70-1. This year, FAU scored 30 or points against North Texas and Minnesota, they won both games. FAU will need to open up the running game and explore the passing game to shock the Bulls.

For FAU to have a chance on this game its simple. Stop USF running game, play at there pace of offensive game, and get the passing game going, with one of the most exciting quarterback in college football, Rusty Smith.

Smith has thrown for 1,289 yards and 9 touchdowns. He will have to explore the offense and use his talented wide receivers Jason Harmon and Cortez Gent.

On the other side of the ball, Tavious Polo, the nations top defensive back, will have to show why he leads the nation in interceptions. He we need to shut-down South Florida passing game. South Florida quarterback Matt Grothe is what i like to call "Strike when you least expected". Last week, he shocked West Virginia with two surprising plays to help them beat the #5 ranked team.

When its all said and done, The Bulls will win a close one in Lockhart, but don't be surprise if FAU ends South Florida's run to a national title. Let's go OWLSSSSSSSS.