Sure it does I see how bad it hurts him.
However, for three years now we go into the game tentative and afraid. We need to go in swinging hard and hit them fast. We need to play OUR GAME.
Their game is slow, run first, and tough defense. Our game normally has been play fast, throw the ball and play suffocating defense.
Especially in 2021-2023 it was a clash of styles and we tried to do things their way. Why? Fucking why? We do this all the time as well. We do it against Penn State, did it for Nebraska, and did it for Oregon.
Stop playing the other teams style of play. Play your game and the hell with needing to prove anything. This is one big game of chicken and IMO the one who has to adjust to play the other teams style is behind the 8 ball.
What we should’ve done was realized our WR talent gap and utilized that to the tune of 300+ passing yards. We also should’ve gone up tempo. All damn game I’m saying out loud “go pick up the pace. Go hurry up”. If taking advantage of your style means 0 yards rushing who cares. The point is to score and if you aren’t scoring then who cares about balance.