The good news in the second half, besides the 35-16 win, is that the offense did NOT struggle. Whether this refects improvement by the offensive unit or a case of BU giving up the fight remains to be seen.
Barkett and Walker both scored, making it five different players to score five TD’s. The ground game was effectively established for the first time this season, and that will surely be needed against Colgate next Saturday.
In the fourth quarter, the O did a good job of eating up the clock by running the ball on nearly every play, keeping the ball in bounds, and even successfully going for it on fourth down.
As Rich has noted, the penalties remain a concern, especially the three unsportsmanlike conduct calls, which were completely unnecessary. JJH