I don’t think we’ll ever be a mashing ground attack, this season. But…

Posted on September 20, 2026 at 02:06:33 PM by Craig

With a QB who can put in games like yesterday, is a threat as a runner that the D must account for, and good WR and RB talent, it seems like we should be able to be a pretty successful offense, if we reduce self-injuries and the coaches get on board with using the pass to open up the run (like in the 3rd Q yesterday).

In a year, more fully transitioned to Harding’s gap-blocking schemes, we could be more of a mashing ground attack. But then, we’ll also be in the third year of Bryce. In short, the offense should be beastly in ‘27, and it’s not, it’s probably time to move on from Beck.

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I don’t think we’ll ever be a mashing ground attack, this season. But… - By Craig September 20, 2026 at 02:06:33 PM
- (meant to reply below—i think we will be by the end of the year) yeah i think by year end we will be a top 25 offense w the arrow going up. and in 27 - By DetUMICH September 20, 2026 at 03:19:14 PM
- I think we will be. Hiter had his 3 best runs so far yesterday. Marshall has always been better in 2nd half of season, and I assume OLine will improve overtime. But I agree, 27 year looks like it shoudl be on another level.* - By chiwalker September 20, 2026 at 02:09:37 PM
- Harding and Beck are different animals imo.... - By Rich September 20, 2026 at 02:09:06 PM
  - I don’t think you want a third OC for Bryce in 3 years* - By y2wolv September 20, 2026 at 02:20:38 PM
    - Other QBs get better with a change right away. Depends on how good the OC is and how bad Beck is. We also don't want to waste Bryce* - By Rich September 20, 2026 at 02:34:38 PM

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I don’t think we’ll ever be a mashing ground attack, this season. But…