Albeit a small sample size, the Wildcats rank eighth nationally with a mark of 303.5 rushing yards per game and 7.2 yards per carry. This has been the kryptonite for the Green Wave through two games, ranking 131st in FBS with 216 rushing ypg allowed.

LSU allows only 18.5 rushing yards per game and has 10 sacks through its 2-0 start. Ole Miss hasn’t fared as well, ranking 79th in defensive success rate against the run. This doesn’t bode well against an LSU rushing attack that posted 309 yards on the ground against a talented Clemson defense.

Virginia Tech was held to only 2.1 yards per carry on 42 attempts against Old Dominion; if the Hokies can’t get the run game going, they’ll be forced to win on third down. That’s a tall task against this Maryland defense, which allows only 26.9% third-down conversions.

SJSU's key will be pressuring QB Jayden Mandal, which gave him fits against the Trojans. Spartans' new DC, Bojay Filimoeatu, likes to deploy a mixed front, bringing pressure from a variety of looks. If the defense can make even one or two key stops, the offense has proven it can move the ball through the air to keep up offensively.