Official SMU Game Score Prediction Thread

[TheColonyEagle]

Our offense is way ahead of where it was last year (considering it was at 0)

Their defense wasn't very good last year. They gave up a ton of points...

I think it's a shoot out and I think our offense keeps rolling

 

UNT -  42

SMU - 38

 

[greenminer]

How similar are our offensive/defensive schemes?

Off the top of my head, I can think of scenario where - when the teams knew each other inside-out - things just got sloppy and no fun to watch.  It's really hard for the players to make plays because the opposition can anticipate your every move.

[MGNation92]

2 minutes ago, greenminer said:

How similar are our offensive/defensive schemes?

Off the top of my head, I can think of scenario where - when the teams knew each other inside-out - things just got sloppy and no fun to watch.  It's really hard for the players to make plays because the opposition can anticipate your every move.

I know they run a similar offense(Or did with Davis as QB) as Clemson, kind of a power spread, although that may have switched with Hicks being more of a pure passer.

Defensively, they run a 4-2-5, so similar to ours, but I think they're a little more straight up with blitzes. With 4 down lineman and only 2 backers it's a bit different in how you send your pressures.

[malonish]

1-0, rouge point on a missed FG in OT

7 hours ago, Wag Tag said:

What killed us last year was the mobil QB and of course the big wide out. I don't believe they are solid at QB?

UNT 33

SMU 26

The mobile QB that had a season ending injury early?

3 hours ago, MGNation92 said:

I know they run a similar offense(Or did with Davis as QB) as Clemson, kind of a power spread, although that may have switched with Hicks being more of a pure passer.

Defensively, they run a 4-2-5, so similar to ours, but I think they're a little more straight up with blitzes. With 4 down lineman and only 2 backers it's a bit different in how you send your pressures.

4- 2.5 -4.5 where the .5 is the STAR linebacker. "Get you a man who can do both."

Gonna add that I expect this to be a dog fight and not an easy win but I have to pick with my stupid SMOO heart and go with the horsies winning.

Edited September 6, 2017 by malonish
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[KingDL1]

If we show up with anything looking like an offensive line I think we can win it.

Mean Green - 38

SMU - 28

[NT91]

smu 31

NT 17

[JRock]

Go to War. 37-33 UNT

[emmitt01]

2 hours ago, KingDL1 said:

If we show up with anything looking like an offensive line I think we can win it.

Mean Green - 38

SMU - 28

Big IF.  

Still, in a game between ISIS and SMU I'd take ISIS and the points...so I'll say: 

NORTH TEXAS- 34

smu- 27

[Green92]

Hoping not to get into a shootout with them. 

UNT 36

SMU 26

[Side Show Joe]

Our punt return needs some work. If Littrell can get that taken care of before Saturday night...

North Texas 52

SMU 24

 

[llaacy]

52-48 Mean Green. Mason Fine is about to emerge from the ashes with the burning power of ten thousand suns. I don't see our defense playing well against SMU, which is nothing other than a compliment to the talent Chad Morris is putting on the field. But I want to be proven wrong. If this team wants the W as badly as us fans do, we're gonna go and get that fat dub. 

Gonna be in section 104 with my dad yelling my ass off. 

Edited September 7, 2017 by llaacy

[Salsa_Verde]

I'm going to predict they will be looking to stop the run at all costs. So if that happens this game gives Fine the opportunity to put the team on his shoulders. 

Mean Green- 23

$MU- 20 

 

[greenminer]

5 hours ago, malonish said:

4- 2.5 -4.5 where the .5 is the STAR linebacker. "Get you a man who can do both."

I think what you're describing is the position that Urlacher made famous while at UNM under FRanchione.  His was called the "Lobo" position, but it goes by different names depending on the school's mascot/branding...

A hybrid safety/LB athlete that is big and fast enough for both.

EDIT: upon further consideration, I recommend you call your's "My Pony".  That's intimidating for you BLVD folk, right?

Edited September 7, 2017 by greenminer

[malonish]

2 hours ago, greenminer said:

EDIT: upon further consideration, I recommend you call your's "My Pony".  That's intimidating for you BLVD folk, right?

Joke's on you. It's very intimidating. Twilight Sparkle is the princess of friendship and has her own castle...

I mean... I've never heard of it...

[UNT Mean Green]

7 hours ago, llaacy said:

52-48 Mean Green. Mason Fine is about to emerge from the ashes with the burning power of ten thousand suns. I don't see our defense playing well against SMU, which is nothing other than a compliment to the talent Chad Morris is putting on the field. But I want to be proven wrong. If this team wants the W as badly as us fans do, we're gonna go and get that fat dub. 

Gonna be in section 104 with my dad yelling my ass off. 

Definitely expecting a high scoring shootout.

[NM Green]

Breakthrough win. 

Mean Green 43

smu 24

[bstnsportsfan3]

Green 34

Smut 30

UNT is 2-0 for the first time since returning to real college football

[Green Lantern]

NT - 42

SMU - 35

[UNTLifer]

8 hours ago, malonish said:

Joke's on you. It's very intimidating. Twilight Sparkle is the princess of friendship and has her own castle...

I mean... I've never heard of it...

Thank you for being a good SMU fan.  I think you may be the only one, but...

[TreeFiddy]

I have a bad feeling about our defense being able to stop the smoo offense.  I think it will come down to whether or not our offense can score.  In order to win, I expect us to have to score in the 40's.  Not sure that we are there yet.

What I want to happen:  42-38 Mean Green

What I am afraid will happen:  38-24 bad guys.

 

I just feel like the defense will need to have a great game if we want to win.  Maybe a couple of picks, or even a pick 6 will help.  smoo is pretty balanced.  

Go Mean Green!!

[Travis]

UNT by two touchdowns.

[Ryan Munthe]

31-14 UNT. Don't think this game will even be close.

[Matt from A700]

Mean Green 37
Ponies 31

Trevor Moore is the difference maker.

[akriesman]

I so badly want a win at Ford Stadium this saturday.   This game seems like a tossup for the most part..  But, SMU has 2 distinct advantages on Saturday:

1) Courtland Sutton

2) Home field advantage

I think our guys will give it everything they have and make a game of it.  But, I saw enough of Sutton last year to know he is something special.

38-27 SMU  :(

P.S.-If Wilson goes wild on saturday, this could be a nail biter at the end.

Edited September 7, 2017 by akriesman

[Mad Hatter]

Prove me wrong.

UNT 21

SMU 31