In the replays I've seen RB 41 has been the dude for Ripley and he did not play in this game. Ripley threw it around a lot more than usual. Being without their top rusher may have actually worked in their favor in this game. I've also been told Ripley is very young, as in they have a bunch of freshmen starting.
This game is on Facebook. If you're a Tiger fan, it's worth watching. Covington's DBs certainly weren't expecting the pass and nobody has challenged the Charger offense like that since probably Milan last year.