[MSU Eagle]

Russell's defense very much impressed me last night. They were able to put several guys in the box to stop the run, and at the same time their secondary was still able to have great coverage and force some bad passes. But it seemed like they just got worn out in the fourth quarter, and that led to a long Boyle scoring drive late.

Unfortunately for them, Boyle's D was even more impressive. They bent but didn't break all night. If not for an interception in BC territory (a very good play by the DB), Russell would have been shut out. I mean holding Britt to 68 rush yards all game is outstanding. He just never could quite get around the edge, and found almost no holes up the middle.

Boyle's offense will have to be better next week, but if their defense plays like that they will be in position to win no matter what.

Great game by both teams