On a cool, wet day here in Winston-Salem, the Demon Deacons host the Navy Midshipmen. This may prove to an interesting game in terms of playing styles. Navy is still pushing the rush dominated option offence while Wake Forest is now a true balanced team. Last year, Navy gave the Deacons some trouble early on until Aaron Curry knocked the Navy quarterback out of the game. It was a high scoring game and it appears to be more of the same again this year.

Wake’s defence is built around the concept of being fast and flexible to take on a variety of offence styles. The option offence is a peculiar one and relatively rare as it is a grinding non-flashy type of offence that does not really put a thrill in the fans. Bu since the Navy does not seek to impress Alumni and television viewers, they are no pressure to implement a west coast or spread type of offence that provides endless highlights for the sports shows.

One thing Wake Forest really needs to do is find their offensive groove again. Florida State’s defense last week proved to be resilient in keeping Wake Forest out of the end zone and Sam Swank did not help himself by missing a few field goal tries. More than anything, the rushing game has to be re-established to provide more options for Riley Skinner on the play calling but the real problem is an offensive line that needs more experience and getting the lanes open for the rushers.

Game Time: 3:45 pm
Television: ESPNU