Boise State Broncos vs. Northern Illinois Huskies
Although there have been several sensational defense vs. offense match ups, this game will be anything but a defensive grudge match. The Broncos have an effective passing game (304.6 YPG, 19th in FBS) while the Huskies have a tenacious running game (205.1 RYPG, 29th in FBS) led by Junior running back Joel Bouagnon (1269 rushing yards and 18 TD's on the season). Although the Broncos freshman quarterback Brett Rypien may not be the flashiest passer, his strong arm (7.63 YPA) and intuitive decision making (62.6 CMP%,) make him a force to be reckoned with. While scoring shouldn't be a problem for either of these teams, it is their underrated defenses that will make the difference in this game. Even though it's more likely that this will be a possession by possession offensive duel, a timely turnover by either of these defenses could be the difference between supreme victory or humiliating defeat. When all is said and done, the Huskies formidable running game won't be able to keep up with the relentless passing threat that the Broncos bring to the table.
Broncos 43 Huskies 36
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Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Bowling Green Falcons
Admittedly, it may be difficult to discover any intrigue to this match up initially, but a closer look will reveal two prolific offenses that are dominant in their respective playing styles. Between the Falcons nearly unstoppable passing attack (376.1 YPG, 3rd in FBS) and the Eagles formidable running prowess (355.6 RYPG, 1st in FBS), this game has all the fixings for an extremely high scoring affair. Falcons senior quarterback Matt Johnson has continued to beef up his already impressive resume with over 4700 passing yards combined with a hand cannon for an arm that can accurately get the ball downfield (8.8 YPA and 43 TD's). However, the Eagles have a gifted offensive weapon of their own in junior running back Matt Breida who has been nearly flawless in his execution and vigilance. While his 16 TD's on the season would be intriguing in and of itself, it's his ability to break tackles for huge chunks of yardage that makes him a truly fantastic players. In the end, the Falcons versatility will give them the edge over the one dimensional albeit aggressive running game of the Eagles.
Eagles 48 Falcons 55
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