The 1-3 Seawolves have had some bad luck this season losing by a TD to Bryant in game one, just losing to David Corley's UConn by a FG, and by ten to North Dakota. SBU was only down 3-6 in the 3Q when N. Dakota returned an INT 92 yards for a touchdown. SBU was statistically the better team in most categories with the exception of turnovers and they allowed seven sacks.

SBU is ranked 4th in the FCS is passing yards allowed (113.4 ypg).

A few things stood out to me:
1) SBU commits a lot of penalties; 37 so far good for 86 yards a game. We're #4 in the FCS in penalties per game (3.25).
2) They've converted a mere 19% of their 3rd down attempts but have only allowed their opponents to convert 22% (#4 in the FCS).
3) They've been outscored 0-24 in the 3Q.

The Seawolves run D seems to be very good only allowing 2.2 yards per rush. Of note, they are ranked 7th in red zone defense and #6 in scoring defense.

Their #1 RB (Bedell) is averaging just under 100 yards per game albeit against mostly lesser opponents. Our front seven better look like the 2nd half against Lafayette if we hope to contain him.

Their DB/Rover (Ricard) is a tackling machine and has already posted five sacks.

I predict John Carpenter will be our game MVP as points are going to come at a premium. Play smart Tribe football, continue to minimize turnovers (we're ranked #10 in TO margin) and penalties and I think we'll be okay. It is hugely important that we go into our BYE week 4-1 as we prepare for UNH.

BTW, we're tied for #1 in blocking FGs.