Arkansas State runs past Southern Miss 44-28

The Red Wolves are coming off of a week one victory over UCA and now move forward to Tulsa. I found some film on their game against Northwestern State and will share some of my thoughts on what I see in the film.

First, you can run against this team. Northwestern State had success and explosive plays in the running game against Tulsa. Arkansas State is going to have a better offensive line and better running attack, so this could prove beneficial to the Red Wolves.

Northwestern State was also able to have success in the passing game. With the receivers the Red Wolves have this could be a good sign for them offensively this week.

Tulsa likes to throw the deep ball. They have some long, athletic receivers that can go up and get it, and they will utilize them. The Arkansas State secondary is going to be tested this weekend against Tulsa.

They also like to go to the air in the red zone. The got good protection against Northwestern State which gave their QB the time to find open guys in the end zone. They went to their tight end, Connor Vaughan, multiple times in the red zone.

Special teams breakdowns. Northwestern State blocked a field goal then scooped and scored with it. This could prove beneficial to the Red Wolves. Takeaway's and scores on both defense and special teams are something this Arkansas State team needs to make happen.

Tulsa did return a punt and a kickoff for a touchdown. They have some speed in the return game, and Arkansas State is going to have to be ready.

I'm not real sure why they would show this against an FCS level team, but they showed some trick plays to include a reverse from the RB to a WR for a touchdown. Arkansas State will have to be prepared for plays like that.

Their QB will pull the ball and keep it. He had a nice touchdown run around the right side.

Arkansas State is currently a 7.5 point favorite on BetSaracen. If they can have success in the running game and passing game like Northwestern State did I can certainly see a win for the Red Wolves.

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