What a fun game to watch...1,358 combined offensive yards, 93 points, big play after big play. In a game that resembled the WAC of old, Houston scored the game winning touchdown with less than one 30 seconds on the clock to win the game 50-43.
Martevious Young continues to be impressive at the quarterback position. This was by far his best game of the year with 334 yards passing, 26 yards receiving, 70 yards rushing, three touchdown passes and another rushing. If he keeps this up, the quarterback race next year will be very interesting.
Props also go out to Gerald Baptiste for pulling down eight passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns.
Even with the offense running at full steam, defense and special teams play are frustrating coaches, players and fans alike. The defense did not appear to make any adjustments throughout the game. Aside from two turnovers, Case Keenum and the Houston Cougars pretty much were able to whatever they wanted to do Saturday afternoon. 750 yards...really?
Two more blocked extra points and a missed goal continued the kicking game mistakes the Golden Eagles have had all season. Justin Estes had his first extra point blocked and was replaced by Daniel Hrapmann who went on to miss another extra point and a field goal attempt. The the field goal unit should be scrapped and rebuilt.
From an injury standpoint, the Golden Eagles came out relatively good. The only injury that may have a long term effect is Anthony Gray (possible broken ribs). The defensive line will have a hard time replacing BAG if he is held out of games.
Southern Miss has a much needed bye week to get healthy and to fine tune all three phases of the game. The Golden Eagles return to action on Saturday, November 14 at Marshall.
