Here is what I’m NOT worried about as we host the Redbirds at high noon:
1. Our play-calling. Between a first career start for the quarterback, not having #84 and #1 split wide, and not having #30 behind you (which you know they’ve developed chemistry over the years), it is understandable that things wouldn’t click quite as well as desired. The offense did what was expected of them: mostly stayed in front of the sticks, got some points, and took care of the football. If you feel good about your defense, and are facing a lesser-on-paper opponent, that’s all you need.