FSU football: 3 reasons FSU defense could find its footing against Memphis

More 4-2-5

FSU has faced two offenses that want to pound the ball with the running game, which means we've seen FSU use more of a 4-3 scheme. Adam Fuller's base is a 4-2-5, which means there's one less linebacker and an extra defensive back. The linebacker position has been abysmal for the Noles, so only having two in the field at once should help clear up some mistakes they've been making. We'll see more 4-2-5 because Memphis leans towards putting the ball in the air 53 percent of the time, compared to the first two teams running it more.

We'll talk more about this later, but Memphis doesn't look to have a great rushing attack, and they lost their starting running back. They averaged only 2.27 yards per rush against North Alabama but had a better showing against Troy last week(7.28 ypc). Their rushing success rate is 45.3 percent (Tied No. 45 nationally). I don't think they'll be able to just line it up and run it down FSU's throat without much of a QB running threat. He can run, but making sure FSU keeps Memphis at third and 7+ will be key.