It's game week. I know most will pick us on here as we believe in our Cards, but lets talk about the game. Currently the line is -10 Ole Miss and the money has continued to move towards Ole Miss.
Ole Miss is going to score. They're going to score a lot of points on everyone. We have been weak against teams with an athletic advantage and we have a lot to prove to say we can stop a team like this. They put up points on a lot of great teams, so I don't think we can stop them. They aren't a title contender, but they have a top 5 offense in the nation and their skill and speed will be up there with Clemson's offense. We may be better on defense, but this team is just great. Not to mention, week 1 usually favors high flying offenses who can catch a defense off guard.
Ole Miss is going to give up points. They had one of the WORST defenses in the nation last year. Now like us 2 years ago, they were bringing in a new staff to clean things up. Last year they had a new DC trying to get their team together with COVID restrictions. Now they've had a year to learn the system and more practice, but how much can you really improve?
Louisville's keys to an upset? We have a good (potentially great) offensive line and an experienced QB that's explosive. We need to control the clock and move chains. It'll be tempting to get into a shootout, but they have the horses for that and I don't think we do. Slow the game down and let Malik roll out for some first downs. Limit their possessions and our chances for turnovers.
My prediction?
Ole Miss 45
Louisville 31
We play tough early and then they pull away late as we run out of gas. I think we'll score, but we we'll still be looking for playmakers in the pass game and our identity. They'll be a well-oiled machine and probably catch us off guard on defense. They know who they are and we really don't have all of our questions answered. That's the difference other than talent.
Ole Miss is going to score. They're going to score a lot of points on everyone. We have been weak against teams with an athletic advantage and we have a lot to prove to say we can stop a team like this. They put up points on a lot of great teams, so I don't think we can stop them. They aren't a title contender, but they have a top 5 offense in the nation and their skill and speed will be up there with Clemson's offense. We may be better on defense, but this team is just great. Not to mention, week 1 usually favors high flying offenses who can catch a defense off guard.
Ole Miss is going to give up points. They had one of the WORST defenses in the nation last year. Now like us 2 years ago, they were bringing in a new staff to clean things up. Last year they had a new DC trying to get their team together with COVID restrictions. Now they've had a year to learn the system and more practice, but how much can you really improve?
Louisville's keys to an upset? We have a good (potentially great) offensive line and an experienced QB that's explosive. We need to control the clock and move chains. It'll be tempting to get into a shootout, but they have the horses for that and I don't think we do. Slow the game down and let Malik roll out for some first downs. Limit their possessions and our chances for turnovers.
My prediction?
Ole Miss 45
Louisville 31
We play tough early and then they pull away late as we run out of gas. I think we'll score, but we we'll still be looking for playmakers in the pass game and our identity. They'll be a well-oiled machine and probably catch us off guard on defense. They know who they are and we really don't have all of our questions answered. That's the difference other than talent.