Week 2 Predition

Alright, it's week 2 and we're taking on the Eastern Michigan Eagles.  Let's face it folks, this will most likely be a blowout.  However, if you're expecting some kind of 60+ point offensive spectacular, you need to hold your proverbial horses.  Instead, allow me to break it down for you:

The Good
In their comparatively short time playing college football, Eastern Michigan has pretty much been a laughing stock, even by MAC standards.  Don't expect this year to be any different.  The good news is, we're going to win this game, the starters will get a chance to rest a little bit in the second half, and we'll get to see what the 2, and maybe even 3, deep looks like.  With the reduced scholarships, resting our starters and giving the second string valuable in-game reps is priceless.

The Bad
It's a noon kickoff, which means don't expect the student section to be full until halftime... if ever.  Similarly, don't expect the still sleepy alumni to be very loud, but that's to be expected.  Hackenberg will NOT play this entire game!  Sorry folks, but O'Brien isn't that stupid.  He won't risk getting Hack injured and he knows that if he wants to keep Ferguson around as the backup, he'll need to give him plenty of quality reps.

The Story
All of the stars on this team (Hackenberg, Robinson, Zwinak, Carson, Amos, etc) will see ample bench time, so don't expect monster stats.  I do, however, expect to see 2 TDs courtesy of the Hack-Rob connection (trademark!).  Zwinak will get at least 1 TD, and if the offensive line can improve its play from week 1, he could make it a double.  Other potential TD candidates include Belton, Lewis, or any of the TEs because it's really a crap shoot.  Let's face it, this offense is loaded with talent and it's pretty nice when your only real problem is figuring out how to distribute the touches to this many weapons.  Whenever the second team hits the field, production will drop off dramatically, but it will be interesting to see how Ferguson does with more than one series.

The Prediction
Hackenberg 300+ yds, Robinson/Zwinak/Belton 100+ yds each, and Trevor Williams gets another interception.

PSU 38, EMU 13