That's the thing, we gotta be better in the redzone against legit defenses to do the slow play on offense and I'm not too confident there. Otherwise the defense gets a lot of pressure on not giving up points if the offense takes a super long drive for only 3 points (or in several cases no points at all). And playing with very slow tempo on offense is leaving defenses with plenty of time to sub and diagnose what is in front of them.
When we face an offense that is worth a damn and plays with tempo, we've gotta be able to move the ball quicker and be efficient playing at a higher tempo. IU was the only one we played this year that has an offense that exposed the problem with the slow play on offense, so even if we start with that approach I hope we're ready to adapt with a higher tempo of play if the circumstances dictates it.
All that being said, I like the match ups here on paper nearly everywhere except our OL vs their defensive front. We've got a good OL but we need elite play now. My very early prediction is OSU 27 - Miami 17.
I agree with a lot of what you said. You can't expect the defense to play perfect and expect to win the next 3 games. I dont want to put this out there, but at anytime a guy can slip, or get tripped and then your in trouble.
I do kinda disagree that IU exposed anything. (Ok maybe the right side of the oline.) Otherwise it took 5+ perfect throws from the Heisman winner to put up a measly 13 points. And we still missed a 29yd field goal to tie it. Point is it takes a GREAT not good qb performance, and tons of small mistakes on special teams and offense for this team to lose.
I just dont think IU can hold us to 10 points again, and I dont thing Mendoza can play much better against this juggernaut defense.
So my only concern is Georgia, as I have only watched them play in the SEC championship this year, and they looked very physical and fast.
Miami prediction. 35-7. If they couldn't score against TA&M they are lucky I am giving them 7.
