Statistically we definitely have a distinct edge; this game should never be in doubt. Cole is gaining confidence and healing so our offense should continue to improve this week. D is playing lights out and seems to be having a ball doing it. Here are the stats (+/- denotes CU movement from previous week):
Total O – CU 45 (-7) SYR 70 Passing O – CU 22 (-3) SYR 86 Rushing O – CU 94 (-2) SYR 44 3rd down Conversions – CU 40 (+9) SYR 82
Total D - CU 5 (+1) SYR 43 Passing yds allowed - CU 14 (+3) SYR 62 Rushing D - CU 14 (-3) SYR 9 Team Sacks - CU 4 (26 Total) SYR 26 (20 Total) Team Tackles for Loss – CU 2 SYR 30 Turnover margin - CU +4 SYR +5
D needs to continue to play at the level that they have been playing; eliminate the big play and create chaos and we may get another shut-out. O needs to keep improving, become more efficient, and at least move the ball past the 40’s into field goal range.