goldenflash99
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Week 1 - Kent State @ Arizona State
If you're on this board, you already know that year 2 of the Flash Fast era begins at Arizona State on Thursday, August 29, at 10 p.m. Eastern. Catch the game on the PAC12 Network.
As of today (Tuesday) we're 25 point dogs to the Sun Devils. To have a chance at an upset, the defense has to step up big and keep ASU running back Eno Benjamin in check. Benjamin is a horse who logged 300+ carries for over 1600 yards in 2018. He'll likely be a late first or early second round pick in the 2020 NFL draft.
Beyond Benjamin, there is the potential for some early season miscues with freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels under center. Daniels was one of the top-rated dual-threat quarterbacks in the class of 2019, but he is still a true freshman in his first college game.
Prediction:
Although at first glance, this is the most winnable of the three road games against major conference teams, it's a bad matchup for us. I don't believe we've improved our run defense enough to stop one of the best RBs in the nation. If we can't stop the run, the pressure comes off the inexperienced QB.
I have no doubt we'll move the ball. We have the pieces in place for an explosive offense this season. How many points that translates into versus a P5 opponent remains to be seen. We may be able to outscore opponents in conference play, but not in this game. I think the score is close at halftime, but ends up lopsided in the end.
Kent State 17
Arizona State 42
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Week 1 - Kent State @ Arizona State
