Key Matchup: SMU MLB Chase Kennemer vs. UAB QB Joe WebbBlazer junior QB Joe Webb was named C-USA offensive player of the week after his 194 rush yards and two rushing TD performance against Rice. He also added 221 yards in the air and another two passing TDs. The Mustangs will look to limit the damage the dual threat QB can cause by trying to pressure and contain him behind the line of scrimmage.

This will fall on the shoulders of MLB Chase Kennemer among others. The senior linebacker was SMU’s leading tackler against SFA and will look to continue putting up solid numbers against the Blazer’s scrambling QB.

AdvantageWhen the Mustangs run: Junior RB Shawnbrey McNeal torched SFA with 158 yards and will attack an average Blazer defense.

When the Mustangs pass: Sophomore QB Bo Levi Mitchell will get into a groove after a poor start against SFA.

When the Blazers run: Scrambling Blazers QB Joe Webb will be to much to handle for the Mustang front eight.

When the Blazers pass: With five picks against SFA, the Mustang secondary will be no pushover for the Blazer air attack

Special teams: Speedy WR Emmanuel Sanders has the ability to turn any punt into a momentum shifting play.

Coaching: June Cometh.

The Mustangs will win if…Sophomore QB Bo Levi Mitchell improves his accuracy and the WRs can hang on to the ball, UAB will have their hands full with both the Mustang ground and air attack.

McNeal must have a strong game to prevent the Blazer defense from focusing solely on the passing game.

The Mustang front eight will have to keep scrambling Blazer QB Joe Webb in check.

The Blazers will win if…The Mustangs cannot contain Blazer QB Joe Webb, allowing him to have his way on the ground and air.

The UAB front eight can pressure Mustang QB Bo Levi Mitchell, forcing him into bad decisions and turnovers.

The Blazers can limit McNeal on the ground, and focus on slowing down the Mustang air attack.