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We are listed as 21 point favorites against the undefeated Fresno State squad. Not a whole lot of respect ...
They have some serious playmakers, just not at QB and HB in terms of ratings. But there is a 3 WR set that looks solid - SO Floyd Summerall (#19 in nation out of HS), SO Travis Nomellini, and SO Kirk Kilmer. Summerall has 2,148 yards and 14 TDs already in his career.
Their left tackle, Dameyune James, is a beast. Four year starter, 29 key run blocks and 25 pancakes this year with 0 sacks allowed. He is a 1st Team All-American and is widely considered the best in the game.
On defense, the line has very little resemblence to the USC group we just played. But they do have a 2nd Team All-American in SO CB Lawrence James (great class for them two years ago). In two seasons he has 11 interceptions, 8 forced fumbles, 4 recoveries, and 25 passes defended.
The key matchup is Nicolas Morris against their #5 run defense. We think we can and should win this game if we keep their wide receivers in check.
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