There are a lot of reads on this topic on the net.

While Francois hasn't been great statistically, he hasn't been horrible at all times. He seems to be inaccurate on anthing beyond a short pass. Since they aren't getting the big plays, aren't establing the run on early downs they aren't moving the chains. That compoounds the line issues when they get down. Basically the same issues NIU has had for 2 1/2 games.

It will be interesting to see FSUs plan of attack. With they try to establish run? Pass short early and often in trying to use their athletes? If NIU can somehow get the lead it could be interesting. While they threw for 300 vs. Samford it took them 46 attempts. NIU will get to the QB.

NIU will have to establish something in the passing game as Samford did when they went for almost 500 on 60 attempts. Easier said than done I guess.