A_Slab_of_Bacon
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You may have read this already. 2019 Gopher season overview including GSU.
https://www.thedailygopher.com/2019...-football-breaking-down-gophers-2019-schedule
Part of GSU preview -
"The bad news: Yes, the Gopher defense fared well against the Georgia Tech triple-option offense in the Quick Lane Bowl, but it is important to remember that the Eagles run a different version of the option offense. Georgia Southern head coach Chad Lunsford and offensive coordinator Bob DeBesse have put their own unique stamp on the traditional under center option offense, frequently operating out of shotgun and pistol formations. It’s tough to argue with the results, as the Eagles were a Top 10 rushing offense last season, averaging 266.2 yards per game."
I will say that 266 rushing yards per game is very low for a GSU team.
Maybe I'm missing the strategy thing here but is operating out of the shotgun or other formation really that big a twist on the triple option?