Position-by-position matchups
Posted: September 22, 2012 at 4:06 a.m.
Arkansas’ pass protection vs. Rutgers’ rush Tyler Wilson’s value to the Razorbacks has been established the past two weeks, so keeping him upright is imperative against Rutgers’ exotic blitz packages with linebacker Jamal Merrell (37, above). While the Scarlet Knights hope to confuse blocking schemes and use veteran defensive backs in man coverage, Arkansas must anticipate and communicate where pressure is coming from and get the ball out.
OFFENSE Quarterback Gary Nova’s numbers (49 of 89 passing for 565 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions) don’t stand out, but the 6-2 sophomore has been a solid game manager for Rutgers. Nova is averaging 188.3 passing yards per game and completing 55.1 percent of his passes, and his 118.72 efficiency rating is No. 88 nationally.
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