Offensive potency
Although it has been a tough schedule up to this point with Rice, going up against Western Kentucky, Army, Baylor and even North Texas, the Owls have not been able to much going on offense. Despite putting up 35 points against North Texas last week, the Owls have not put up more than 14 points in their first three contests of the season.
The offense’s run game is potent, evidenced by the 4.4 yard average the team runs on a carry. Running back Darik Dillard is listed as questionable for the game at USM, but the committee will be ready to battle against a USM defense that has allowed 3.