Louisville, the conference favorite, will be looking to defend their home turf. The Cardinals, 6-0 (1-0) won their first Big East game of the season after hanging 45 points on Pitt on the road. They now return home and will be looking to continue their incredible play this season. Meanwhile, USF at 2-4 (0-2), is coming off of a bye week and still dwelling on the loss to Temple two weeks ago. The fans have been frustrated, Holtz is feeling the heat, and the team is under achieving, so do they have a chance in this game?
On the year, the Cardinals are averaging 33 points per game and allowing just 21 points per game. They rush for 167 a game and pass for 240 yards a game, finding balance running out of their spread system. Teddy Bridgewater is one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the league and will pick apart a defense that does not get any pressure on them, this does not favor the Bulls,but stranger things have happened.
Louisville beat USF last season in Tampa in a game where B.J. Daniels was on the sidelines with a shoulder injury (lost 24 to 34 in that one). The Bulls manged to rush for just 64 yards and passed for 247 yards in that game with Bobby Eveld running the show. Murray had 6 carries for just 11 yards, Marc had 2 carries for 10 yards. Eveld was 20 of 35 for 210 yards, including a touchdown and one interception. Deonte Welch had 4 receptions for 62 yards and a score. Murray had 4 for 44 yards, Andre Davis had 4 for 36 and Evan Landi had 3 for 24 yards.
The Bulls are facing a tough task here. The Cardinals are a tough, balanced team. They can run the ball, hit the big plays, and get down the field. For the Bulls on defense, pressure is going to be important. They have to get to Bridgewater and get him moving and uncomfortable. If they allow him all day back there, he will pick the secondary apart. On offense, the Bulls have to be consistent. Daniels needs his skill players to catch the ball and get up field and the offensive line needs to keep him on his feet. Holtz said there will be new faces emerging, those who are producing on the field, so we could see a few new faces such as Cliett, Whitehurst, and others shine.
This will be a make or break game for USF. If the Bulls come out and show some fight, it will show the team is still battling. If the come out and lay an egg, it could be a long season.
Louisville beat USF last season in Tampa in a game where B.J. Daniels was on the sidelines with a shoulder injury (lost 24 to 34 in that one). The Bulls manged to rush for just 64 yards and passed for 247 yards in that game with Bobby Eveld running the show. Murray had 6 carries for just 11 yards, Marc had 2 carries for 10 yards. Eveld was 20 of 35 for 210 yards, including a touchdown and one interception. Deonte Welch had 4 receptions for 62 yards and a score. Murray had 4 for 44 yards, Andre Davis had 4 for 36 and Evan Landi had 3 for 24 yards.
The Bulls are facing a tough task here. The Cardinals are a tough, balanced team. They can run the ball, hit the big plays, and get down the field. For the Bulls on defense, pressure is going to be important. They have to get to Bridgewater and get him moving and uncomfortable. If they allow him all day back there, he will pick the secondary apart. On offense, the Bulls have to be consistent. Daniels needs his skill players to catch the ball and get up field and the offensive line needs to keep him on his feet. Holtz said there will be new faces emerging, those who are producing on the field, so we could see a few new faces such as Cliett, Whitehurst, and others shine.
This will be a make or break game for USF. If the Bulls come out and show some fight, it will show the team is still battling. If the come out and lay an egg, it could be a long season.
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