This game has "shoot-out" written all over it.!/
Inc, I'm not on this game either way....but can you explain why you think it's going to be a shootout? I can see UT putting up some points, but they have a solid D, especially the D-line. Even if UT hits the high 40's you'd need 20 or more from BG.
Bowling Green returns 10 starters on offense this season. They averaged 30 ppg a game last season and they run a hurry-up offense. 7 of their 12 games last season finished with a final score of 65 or more points. The defense gave up over 50 points three times and an average of 494 yards a game. They only return 4 starters on defense this season as senior Bryan Thomas got suspended for the season. They also and have a new DC and it will take time for this defense to improve. Opening up against a team like Tennessee that has an elusive QB in Josh Dobbs does them no favors. Their linebacking and secondary core appears to be weak and it will take time for the new DC to improve this defense.
The Tennessee Vols ended last season by putting up 45 points against Iowa in the bowl game. They have momentum in this game and have a much more experienced offensive line and also have one of the best RB combos in the SEC with Hurd and Kamura.
I think we see Tennessee hang 45+ points in this one. Bowling Green has an offense that will score and if they are behind, they are going to be playing even faster trying to catch up. If the Vols happen to get up by 3 or more touchdowns, the defense might look to take a break as they have a revenge game vs. Oklahoma on deck. We should see a final score that hits at least 70 points in this one.
Look for a final score in the 49-28 range.
Take this game OVER the TOTAL!
