Grading the Cougs
Quarterback: B-
A neutral game for Brink – didn’t help much, didn’t hurt much.
Running back: A
Harrison continues to dazzle; rarely do running backs make so many yards look so easy.
Wide receivers: B
Harvey finds his way in the final weeks of a collegiate career.
Offensive line: B
Pass protection was iffy at times, but Yarno’s crew has been solid all season long.
Defensive line: C-
Had little effect, save for one turnover, and just didn’t pressure Carpenter enough.
Linebackers: C+
Some effective blitzing, with no effective pass coverage underneath.
Secondary: C-
The team’s primary weakness struggled again, though credit for a couple of nice red-zone plays.
Special teams: C-
Tough to knock Langley for missed FGs, but it’s easy to wonder how a kick returner gets to the 7.
Coaching: C-
Nice halftime adjustments, but few will forget the dubious decision to take tying points off the board.