The individual match-ups will be very important in this game. Winning those battles will help either side get the upper hand and win the game.
DE Ryne Giddins vs. Teddy Bridgewater - We keep talking about pressure and getting to Bridgewater, Giddins, the top pass rusher for the Bulls has to get the job done. If Giddins can't get to Bridgewater, at least causing pressure and forcing him to move, it will be an ugly day. Giddins has to step up in this game.
USF Front 7 vs. Louisville RBs (Jeremy Wright, Senorise Perry, Dominque Brown) - The Cardinals are a very balanced team, but have a stable of running backs that can eat up yards on any defense. For USF, the front 7, that has struggled against the run all year, needs to stay in their gaps and not allow the Cardinal tailbacks to get yards and keep their offense going.
QB B.J. Daniels vs. WLB Daniel Brown - Daniels is at his best when he uses his legs and gets to the edge, both in passing and getting yards in the run game. Brown, an athletic linebacker for Louisville, will be protecting the edge and will be chasing down Daniels once he tries to escape.
TE Evan Landi vs. S Hakeem Smith - The Bulls are looking for offense and senior tight end Evan Landi is a big target down the middle of the field. Hakeem Smith, one of the best Louisville defenders, will be taking him out of the game and making it a tough battle.
C Austin Reiter vs. NT Brandon Dunn - Reiter has struggled this season at the center position. Facing Dunn, a big nose tackle, will be a match-up to watch during this game. If Reiter can't stop and block Dunn, Daniels and the run game will suffer.
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