KEYS TO VICTORY: LOUISIANA VS JAMES MADISON

keys to victory

Lean heavily on the run & play action. With fewer passing threats, they need to make every run count and attack off play-action to keep JMU honest.
Force JMU to defend the whole field anyway: Even with fewer wideouts, mixing in motion, tight-end options, screens, and misdirection may force JMU to allocate extra help.
Protect the quarterback: No more margin for error — QB must avoid sacks, hits, and turnovers.
Capitalize on red-zone chances :When you get in, you must finish. Settling for FGs or missed opportunities will kill any chance at a victory.
Stay disciplined and limit penalties: Against a strong opponent, self-inflicted errors will hurt deeply Cajuns need to limit penalties like they did against Marshall and not have a repeated problem with penalties like at Eastern Michigan.

Load the box / dare UL to throw: Stacking the box and forcing Dwayne" Lunch" Winfield to prove he can duplicate his performance against Marshall, and make the Cajuns one dimensional by taking the run away.
Pressure the QB / disguise coverages Force Dwayne" Lunch" Winfield into tight windows, make him uncomfortable in the pocket.
Bend-but-not-break defense Let Louisiana get some yards, but prevent explosive plays and scoring.
Exploit mismatches in the secondary UL’s receiver depth is a weakness. Even with Robert Williams coming back from injury, can the receivers Louisiana has duplicate the performance they had against Marshall?
Stay efficient & avoid turnovers Don’t let UL hang around due to mistakes; JMU should maintain possession, take care of the ball, and convert third downs.