Dated assessment · separate from preseason Capital Rank
Concern
Tennessee at Georgia Tech: run execution and protection →Colorado at Northwestern: can cohesion survive a different offense? →
The expected running-game advantage did not appear; the offense scored no touchdown.
Evidence, uncertainty and next test
Georgia Tech produced 51 rushing yards and no offensive touchdown. Its 13 points were two field goals and a kickoff-return touchdown with the extra point. Colorado allowed 288 yards; its own offense gained 290. The return score must not be credited to Tech’s offensive execution.
Counterevidence
Mendoza’s passing and the late scoring chance prevent a blanket failure verdict.
Next useful test
Compare defensive assignments and rushing disruption in Colorado’s next game; inspect Tech against Tennessee on September 12, separating run design, blocking and penalties.
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