Tuesday, October 3, 2017

State Fair Classic: Breaking down Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling

Records: Prairie View A&M 2-2, 2-0 SWAC; Grambling 4-1, 1-0

Series history: Grambling leads 51-18-1.

Key players: Prairie View - QB Lavell McCullers, WR Markcus Hardy, SS Reggie Stubblefield; Grambling - QB Devante Kincade, WR Devante Davis, CB De'Aumante Johnson.

Who has the edge



Offense - Prairie View A&M. The Panthers are 37th in total offense (415.2). They're averaging 36 points in two conference games, and 5.2 rushing yards on the season. The team's top three rushers all average at least 5.4 yards per carry, led by Dawonya Tucker (44-240, 4 TDs) and Sta'Fon McCray (40-220, 3 TDs).

Defense - Grambling. The advantage is slight going in, but the Tigers held Prairie View to 289 yards and 14 first downs last season, and they're stout against the run again, holding opponents to 70.4 rushing yards per game. That ranks seventh in the country. They're also a little better on takeaways, with 13 on the season, including eight INTs.

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