If you take a look at the following video, you'll see the difference between an FBS and FCS football team. While the FBS team has more scholarships at its disposal, it is also stronger. Not only does the team impose its will at the line of scrimmage, but also at first contact.
0:35 — TCU running back Ed Wesley runs over Texas State cornerback Will Thompson in the end zone. Wesley is only a freshman.
1:25 — TCU running back Joseph Turner lowers his shoulder and blasts Texas State defensive back Mario Wiggins, Jr. Turner did this all day against the Bobcats, as he rushed for 129 yards on 13 carries.
1:49 — Texas State's defensive line had no resistance as Turner barreled into the end zone. Five Bobcats couldn't keep Turner from pay dirt.
3:44 — Once again, Texas State's defense couldn't bring down Turner, as he shed three tackles on his way to the end zone. Travis Houston, T.P. Miller and Joshua Minde all can't keep him from scoring.
I asked Texas State defensive coordinator Fred Bleil about what it takes to counter strength on the football field. He told me, "It's nearly impossible, but you need to be sound in your fundamentals and have more guys gets to the ball at the point of attack. We're still working on that right now."
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