This game will be a test for Marshall Co. I think since week one up to now Marshall's offense has been optimized. Meaning that Jake Morris has plenty of talent to spread the ball. With David Tadajewski and hopefully Broderick Tears coming back next week, Morris can spread the ball between Tadajewski, Tears, Peterson, and Braden if they rotate him at WR/RB like they did last night, also, their sophomore tightend has some hands as well. Tucker is a solid back, he can run the rock along with Braden. Man that receiving core is something serious.
Defense wise, it may be the biggest challenge with some holes in their secondary and their linebackers. The secondary has to be more active in perusing the run before the backs get to the defensive backfield and corners need to really play tighter coverage and not give such big cushions or DL will drive down the field on short passes alone. This way we can have more breakups and less tackles after catches. (or hit receivers high instead of low to increase chances to drop balls).
I hope that it doesn't turn into a who can out score who match; I'm really praying on Marshall to shell out the best defense that they ever had to in their lives. Sorry for the criticism but I really want Marshall as the victor and I am very happy with the coaches. Like my coach always said though, there is no limit for improvement. Lipscomb is the truth because their schedule was way harder! thats why Marshall needs to play harder than life.
As far as Marshall being overrated, come'on! look at the stats.
Passing: http://tinyurl.com/5jxemp
Receiving: http://tinyurl.com/586xdl
Rushing: http://tinyurl.com/5km52v
Defense: http://tinyurl.com/5mmg4g
Kicking: http://tinyurl.com/6czfld