The Mean Green's air raid attack has been one of the most potent in the nation, testing a Roadrunners unit that has been susceptible to big plays.
Through every hit
back in the mix for bowl eligibility, sitting 4-5 entering a matchup with North Texas at 7 p.m. Friday in the Alamodome. Traylor understands those outside the program can still find room for doubt, as a Roadrunners defense that has struggled at times prepares to face one of the fastest and most potent offenses in college football. “Well, they’re one of the best teams in the country at throwing it, and we’re one of the worst teams in the country defending it,” Traylor said.
shut down three fourth-and-1 scenarios as well as a fourth-and-5. North Texas is not likely to shy away from those moments, either, entering the week second in the FBS with 32 fourth-down conversion attempts this season. The Roadrunners have ranked in the top 20 by limiting opponents to a 37.5% success rate. “I tell people on the sideline, if it’s fourth down, we’re taking it as disrespect,” French said. “We want the opposing team to kick the ball on fourth down.
ranks fourth in the FBS in rushing defense at 88.6 yards per game allowed, the team also ranks fourth from the bottom in passing defense, giving up an average of 292.6 yards. North Texas has sliced through opponents with 13 scoring drives spanning less than a minute, including six that lasted just one play. The Mean Green are the only team to hit six plays of 70 or more yards this season, while the Roadrunners rank in the bottom five nationally for explosive passing plays allowed.
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