[bucslover68]

I’ll take Central in this one. Seen Belfry once in person and twice on film and they have a very suspect defense. Watching Central it appears they need to flip the game plan of past Belfry/Central matchups. Central always relied on the big play, quick score or TD from their defense to demoralize the Pirates. This year they need to play a little Belfry ball. Pound it up the middle, run the clock and put together long time consuming drives that result in points. Central’s D is the best they’ve had in many years and they don’t give up the big play. They have the speed to control any long scores from Belfry. Frustrate Belfry with long drives and make their offense work for every score and Belfry will fold due to lack of execution or turnover.

Central 34
Belfry 21

I agree to the point that if Central can control the clock it favors them a lot but that is easier said than done. Belfry can still score 35 in a 3-4 yard per rush type of game. They did it in the game against Midland. If Belfry puts two halves together they win by 2 TDs IMO. If they do not then it's a nail biter and Central has a history of making clutch plays. IMO, Central is gonna have to score. Against all opponenst, not just the cupcakes, Belfry's lowest point total is 34.