Ira Smith was every bit as impressive as Royce. Always had lockdown coverage on the posts, including a great play on BSU's last possession. Cam and Lance were just a two-headed monster. Looked a lot like Galbraith/Cobbs in 2002. Power running AND a swarming D at North Texas ? Who'd a thunk ? It's like the last 4 years never happened. Wet blankets: AK-47-at-DE was major fail, at least for Game 1. Never was a factor in the BSU backfield, and was offside twice (plus 1 facemask). It looked like BSU had gameplanned him though, since they had many rolling pockets to his side , which in effect would neutralize his speed. While Roberson did have a few important possession-type grabs, he did quit a play near the goal line. Again. Probably wouldn't have gotten it anyway, but the lack of effort did visibly frustrate Riley a bit (just as it did Gio last year). Hopefully a confidence issue doesn't develop.