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Louisville vs Purdue: 3 bold predictions for Cardinals vs. Boilermakers

By Jerran Anderson

LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 24: Reggie Bonnafon #7 of the Louisville Cardinals runs with the ball against the Boston College Eagles at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on October 24, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 24: Reggie Bonnafon #7 of the Louisville Cardinals runs with the ball against the Boston College Eagles at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on October 24, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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3. Reggie Bonnafon rushes for 100 yards and has 100 receiving yards

The Purdue Boilermakers will have a big challenge on their hands when they face the Louisville Cardinals. Reggie Bonnafon will be a player to watch as I predict he’ll have at least 100 receiving and 100 rushing yards in this game.

Multi-purpose is a word that takes on new meaning when discussing Bonnafon. He’s gone from quarterback, to wide receiver to running back over the past few seasons and still managed to remain productive.

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Bonnafon had 13 receptions for 159 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. It’s not a bad statline considering how much Lamar Jackson did for the offense. This season, the Cardinals looking to go the more traditional route and thats where Bonnafon comes in.

He brings a wealth of experience in the running and passing game and is a good safety valve for Jackson to have if he finds himself in trouble.

Bonnafon should leave this game as a dynamic playmaker before its all over. Next to Jackson, he’s not a bad option to have. He took on reps at running back this past spring when Jeremy Smith went down with injury. He’s a team-first guy which is good for the Cardinals.

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