Jord, Other than Marshall having the far superior defense, what do you like about them? Asking because I'm leaning the other way with Buffalo as Marshall's offense has been atrocious recently and just not sure they can score enough to keep it competitive. Just wondering if you had any insight. Like your other picks
In short, both teams stink. Buffalo looked like superheroes against one of the worst schedules in the country. they beefed up stats vs Akron, BG, and Kent... 3 of the worst defenses in football. They just lost their undefeated season and conference championship, and I'm thinking they come out defeated and flat. I think there is also risk of some opt-outs - maybe even Patterson.
Marshall stinks too, and somehow their offense just completely disappeared. This is a well-coached team that is historically done will in bowls. I think they will open up and score enough to win while limiting Buffalo's limited offense. the total of 54 kind of tells me they won't need an offensive explosion that aren't capable of. And, like against Ball St when it mattered, I think Buffalo will stall a lot.
5 was a great number - I'm thinking with opt-outs it could get down below 3. We shall see.
Oh, and Buffalo is the most popular play of bowl season
Not a monster play, but one that feel gross, but I feel good about.
