Brian Kelly has talked often about the importance of balancing the run game with the passing attack. And as we’ve seen this season when the offense is at its most efficient, it’s usually a lethal combination of big plays on the ground leading to vertical shots down field.
Saturday was the perfect example of that. DeShone Kizer was able to find Will Fuller twice for 40+ yard touchdown passes—and had a chance for more, with Kizer and Fuller nearly connecting twice more. And while we’ve quoted Kelly ad nauseam on the subject, sometimes hearing from the opposition adds clarity to a point of emphasis.