Game Preview: Savannah State at Bethune-Cookman

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida  -- Bethune-Cookman (5-1, 2-0 MEAC) is playing its first home game since Sept. 7. It needs to take care of business against Savannah State (1-6, 0-3) to set up its homecoming showdown next week with South Carolina State, the only other undefeated team in the conference.

3 Keys to the Game

 

1. Turnovers

Savannah State has the worst turnover margin in the nation at minus-14. Taking care of the ball and causing turnovers have been B-CU strengths the past three years. B-CU is plus-four this year but turned the ball over three times last week, including its first lost fumble of the season.

 

2. Running wild

The Tigers know the Wildcats want to run — B-CU is 17th in the nation in rushing offense (231.0 ypg) — but containing them is another matter. The Tigers rank 117th (out of 122 teams) in rushing defense (264.7 ypg).

 

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