| 16 December 2008
Wake Forest 7-5 (4-4), 3rd ACC Atlantic Division
vs
Navy 8-4, Independent
Saturday, December 20 11am ESPN
Back on September 27th, Navy beat Wake Forest 24-17. The Inaugural EagleBank Bowl will have a rematch of that game since Maryland was unable to fulfill this spot due to the fact that their players have finals this week. Wake Forest quarterback, Riley Skinner had one of his worst games of his career that day against Navy. He threw four interceptions, but the fact that the Demon Deacons could only muster 43 yards on the ground, did not help him any.
Navy on the other hand 292 yards on the ground and a healthy Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada, who ran for two touchdowns that day. Although Kaipo came back against Army, one has to think that he is still a bit banged up and might not be as effective as he was early in the season.
In my opinion, Wake Forest peaked early in the season with their win against Florida State. The ACC really didn't have any powerful offenses or strong rushing games like Navy. Riley Skinner is going to have to have a good game and take advantage of a weaker Midshipmen secondary. Last game he had 4 INTs (he only had 3 more the rest of the season) and they only lost by 7. Close game, and I am giving the edge to the Deacons.
Tale of the Tape
Wake Forest
Offense - 300 ypg, 188 ypg passing, 112 ypg rushing
Defense - 300 ypg, 184 ypg passing, 116 ypg rushing
Quality Wins versus Bowl Teams - Mississippi, Florida State, Clemson, & Vanderbilt
Navy
Offense - 361 ypg, 63 ypg passing, 298 ypg rushing
Defense - 341 ypg, 215ypg passing, 126 ypg rushing
Quality Wins versus Bowl Teams - Wake Forest, Air Force, & Northern Illinois
Prediction: Wake Forest 27 Navy 21
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