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Well the writer of this at least.


"The passing attack is FAU's number one way of beating UF, and N'Kosi Perry has the tools to do it. "He's a guy that has the experience factor," offensive coordinator Michael Johnson said. "He's a guy that has played in big games, we have a talented quarterback and I believe N'Kosi Perry gives us the best chance to beat the Gators." Perry has a lot of weapons at his disposal, but the weapon that could be used to take advantage of UF's weaknesses the most is freshman wideout LaJohntay Wester.

With Elam likely covering TJ Chase, Wester provides a unique skill set of speed and route-running ability that could be a mismatch against Florida's depleted cornerback group. The Palmetto, Fla. native was one of the biggest standouts during camp, becoming one of the premier players in the Owls' receiving group. It will also be important for FAU to get their tight ends involved and take advantage of a weaker Florida linebacker group. "I think we have improved," Johnson said. "We have a couple of new guys who have learned the offense during fall camp who weren't here during spring and they're going to make us better in that room." Lucas Luft and Zaire Mitchell-Paden are the two new guys Johnson was referring to. Both of them have been featured in two-tight end sets and have been really impressive in the passing game during fall camp. Mitchell in particular brings a combination of size and receiving ability at 6'5, 267 lbs, bringing some physicality that could make him a matchup nightmare.

If the Owls are to establish the passing game early and get out ahead of that new-look Florida offense, the Owls will have the opportunity to upset the Gators national stage."
 
They have like 6 4-star guys on the team...it's not a terrible 1st opponent. FAU will try to stop the interior run - if we can run on the inside it's a good side the Oline is developing - if not...not so much.
 
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They have like 6 4-star guys on the team...it's not a terrible 1st opponent. FAU will try to stop the interior run - if we can run on the inside it's a good side the Oline is developing - if not...not so much.

I didn't watch them last year but their fans think their D line will hold up in this game. You would think we blow them out. Hopefully our O line manhandles them.
 
I wonder why their fans are so high on their defensive front - they have like 4 freshman starting in their front 7. We better be able to just line up and run the ball on them since that is the case.
 
I didn't watch them last year but their fans think their D line will hold up in this game. You would think we blow them out. Hopefully our O line manhandles them.
Hope so - I heard one podcast say this is the best Dline in the G5 so it's not just a push over. That mentioned, if our Oline has progressed we should be able to run up the middle consistently.
 
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Anything is possible with 3rd and Grantham.
If we go back to the traditional Grantham style defense, our D will crush FAU and USF, holding them both under 200 yards of offense, then Bama will come in and run up 600 and beat the hell out of us, after which Insta will claim that our defense is giving up on average, oh, let's say 320 yards of offense and is 13th in the nation, so that means our defense is really good, even though we can't actually stop anybody with a pulse.
 
No improvement from the defense. Looks like the same defense from last season. Can't even stop Willie Tagglewain's offense.
 
Poor offensive execution -
Emory
17-27, 113 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
QB keeper on 4th & goal from the 4 yd line - not Emory's fault; stupid call from Mullen

TAKE THE POINTS ! 4 YD FG is automatic
 
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I think Mullen might have a short leash if Jones struggles early against Bama after watching this game.
 
I'm not sure Emory makes it to the Bama game as the starter.

mom sure Fever will should things like "but Mullen plays favorites!"
His history is to start the guy with more experience but if the rumors were true about Camp he might possibly make a change after this game. My guess would be he starts Jones but plays Richardson a lot against USF.
 
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