Intensity Needed By Defense For Four Quarters

* F-o-c-u-s. The team needs to keep their eye on the goal despite the suspensions.

* Noles need to keep the home crowd in the game.

* The Nole offensive line will have to do a good job of run blocking as well as pass protection against a good BC front four.

* Keep penalties and mistakes to a minimum. Am I wasting my time regarding penalties?

* Run baby run. With the loss of some key receivers, the running game may be even more important. Noles need to establish the run and take pressure off receivers and Ponder.

* Noles need to create opportunities by getting some turnovers.

* Ponder has to make proper reads and manage the game efficiently.

* Defense needs to show intensity for four quarters.

* In light of the suspensions, one of the Nole receivers needs to step up and be a playmaker.

* Special teams needs to keep improving and avoid mistakes.