Official SMU-Navy Prediction Thread

[Bergermeister]

navy 21
smu 18

18? FG, 2tds and 1 2pt conversion?

I think he means Navy gets 7 field goals and we get 2 touchdowns and 3 2-point conversions.

As for me:
SMU 31
USNA 20

[Harry0569]

SMU (4-2) at Navy (3-2) Oct. 16, 3:30 ET

Here’s The Deal … The goal will be the same for SMU and Navy this weekend in Annapolis. The method for getting there couldn’t be more different. The Mustangs rely on June Jones’ pass-happy, run-and-shoot offense, filling the air with passes. At 4-2 and unbeaten in Conference USA play, they’re off to their best start since 1986, but have lost 19 straight non-conference games outside of Dallas. The Midshipmen, on the other hand, are rooted in a triple-option attack that rarely employs the passing game. While Navy has struggled in the early going and is in danger of losing its grip on the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, it’s also coming off its best win of the year, rallying in the final minute to defeat Wake Forest in Winston-Salem.
Why SMU Might Win: The Mustangs are finding new ways to win, the sign of a maturing program. While the offense is typically the calling card, the defense held Tulsa to just 18 points in last week’s win and the special teams has been pulling its weight. The offense will once again take center stage this weekend, riding the arm of Kyle Padron and the tough running of Zach Line. Padron has already thrown 16 touchdown passes, spreading the ball around to a talented corps of receivers, and Line has helped give the attack balance.
Why Navy Might Win: SMU prefers an attacking style of defense, getting after the ball with linebackers Ja’Gared Davis, Pete Fleps, and Taylor Reed. Against the Mids, if you’re not disciplined in your approach, they’ll bowl you over. Navy is No. 10 nationally running the ball, employing the quickness of QB Rick Dobbs and the power of FB Vince Murray and Alexander Teich. Dobbs has also been making better use of his arm this year, throwing for 573 yards, which ought to keep that Mustang defense on its toes and less likely to crowd the box.
What To Watch Out For: Navy is No. 3 nationally in pass defense, but what exactly does that mean? The Midshipmen haven’t faced a top-flight passing game all season, which is about to change. SMU is poised to test them on short routes and deep patterns, with a combination of Aldrick Robinson, Darius Johnson, and Cole Beasley. The Navy defensive backs could be in for a rude awakening unless DE Jabaree Tuani and LB Aaron McCauley are able to apply consistent pressure on Padron.
What Will Happen: In order to defeat Navy, SMU will have to adjust to different weather and a much slower style of play. It’s not as easy as it sounds. The Midshipmen, back home for the first time in more than a month, will control the tempo of the game, wearing down the Mustang defense on the ground and getting another late, game-winning touchdown out of Dobbs.
CFN Prediction: Navy 24 … SMU 21 … Line: Navy -1
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[PonySnob]

SMU 34
Navy 21

[ahhall22]

Stangs 24
Mids 13

[Harry0569]

Stangs 24
Mids 13

For those of you who predicted SMU to lose; I say grow some balls and support your team. I am sick of you girls whining about how SMU doesn't have depth or they can't stop the option. MAN UP! or SHUT UP!

How does picking against your team not manning up? People are predicting based on what they believe the outcome will be, and are merely identifying areas in which we are weak.

Not being an overwhelming homer doesn't make you a whiner..

[Bergermeister]

Not being an overwhelming homer doesn't make you a whiner..

Yes, it does.

[StallionsModelT]

SMU 31
Navy 21

[ALEX LIFESON]

SMU will recieve the opening kick. PONY UP!