Miami vs. Southern Miss: Key Matchups to Watch in Week 2

The Miami Hurricanes and Southern Mississippi left to contrasting starts to start their particular seasons. UM controlled Bethune-Cookman while the Golden Eagles lost a quadruple-overtime heartbreaker to Liberty. Southern Miss, led by running back Frank Gore Jr., includes an innovative offense that differs from any other Miami will most likely face this season. The Golden Eagles likewise provide a relentless pass-rush that makes sure to evaluate the Hurricanes’ offending line. Here are 4 matches to look out for this Saturday. Tyrique Stevenson vs. Jason BrownleeWhile Southern Miss has a doubtful passing attack, its leading wideout, Jason Brownlee, need to not be ignored. The senior receiver captured one pass for 35 backyards in the Golden Eagles’ season opener, utilizing his 6-foot-3 frame to take down an objected to catch over numerous Liberty protectors. Brownlee was Southern Miss’ prominent pass-catcher in 2021, getting 46 passes for 643 lawns and 8 goals. Stevenson, who primarily safeguarded Bethune-Cookman’s leading receiver last season, will likely be the protector charged with comparing versus Brownlee. Miami’s offending line vs. Southern Miss’ pass rushThe Hurricanes’ offending line did a wonderful task securing its quarterbacks in Week 1, enabling one rush and no sacks to the Wildcats. Today, the system will experience a more difficult challenger, as the Golden Eagles stand out at hurrying the passer, with linebackers such as Santrell Latham, Averie Habas and Josh Carr Jr. leading the charge. According to Miami offending lineman Jalen Rivers, the Hurricanes have actually been getting ready for this aggressive play design from Southern Miss. “They’re gon na blitz a lot, so we got ta have the ability to select those up,” Rivers informed press reporters on Wednesday. “We got ta have the ability to be disciplined and ensure we interact too since without interaction we will most likely eliminate our running backs and our quarterback … I seem like that’s the greatest thing entering into this video game.” Miami’s defense vs. Southern Miss’ “Super Back” OffenseFor a 2nd half and 4 overtimes last weekend, the Golden Eagles ran a wildcat offense that has actually been created as the “Super Back” system. Gore, in addition to other running backs in relief of him, took direct snaps and either ran the ball or passed the ball as Southern Miss had the ability to discover an offending rhythm with beginning quarterback Ty Keyes knocked out of the video game. Even with Keyes going back to the lineup, these innovative wildcat plans, which are frequently matched with a spread-style development, will be utilized for the rest of the season, according to Southern Miss head coach Will Hall. “You need to anticipate it some throughout the remainder of the year,” Hall stated to Hattiesburg American on Tuesday. “It’s simply who we are with young quarterbacks, establishing them. [It] takes some pressure off them and provides other groups something to get ready for.” Miami’s outdoors receivers vs. Southern Miss’ protective backs Fitting the mold of an aggressive defense, the Golden Eagles play a great deal of male protection, with their outdoors cornerbacks frequently in press protection. Miami’s pass receivers, who dealt with criticism throughout fall camp prior to enhancing towards completion of it, will need to produce sufficient separation versus their challenger’s pesky defensive backs. This position group is led by elders Natrone Brooks and Eric Scott Jr. AllHurricanes.com is your house for all things Miami Hurricanes football, recruiting, basketball and other sports, all the time. Follow along on social networks at @AllHurricanes on Twitter and All Hurricanes on Facebook for day-and-night news and analysis.
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