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Armed Forces Bowl 2020: 3 players to watch in Southern Miss vs. Tulane

By Michael Hanich

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: Justin McMillan #12 of the Tulane Green Wave runs the ball against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: Justin McMillan #12 of the Tulane Green Wave runs the ball against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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BOCA RATON, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 30: Jack Abraham #15 of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in action against the Florida Atlantic Owls in the second half at FAU Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 30: Jack Abraham #15 of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in action against the Florida Atlantic Owls in the second half at FAU Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Southern Miss quarterback Jack Abraham

Offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner and the Golden Eagles’ offense have been heavily reliant on the dual-threat capabilities of Jack Abraham. What makes him different from Justin McMillan is their RPO playing ability. McMillan is faster and more elusive while Abraham is assertive in his hard-pressed running and throws the ball with more power.

Abraham has thrown for 3,329 yards, 18 touchdowns and 15 interceptions on 258 completions (out of 382 attempts). He has a higher quarterback rating than McMillan (148.4-to-129.5), despite throwing more interceptions.

The Golden Eagles’ offense ranks 74th in points per game (27.8) and 23rd in passing yards per game (288.6). Their devotion to throwing the ball doesn’t make a predictable and easy offense to stop. The Golden Eagles have three dynamic star wide receivers in Quez Watkins, Tim Jones, and Jaylond Adams. Abraham doesn’t have a preference for which receiver to make plays with. He is efficient in reading opposing defenses and their coverage schemes.

He will need to be patient on allowing the receivers to run their routes so he can avoid costly turnovers. The Green Wave defense ranks 47th in the pass defense (214 passing yards allowed per game). Abrahams is efficient when running the ball in RPO schemes as he has accounted for five touchdowns on the ground. He can make the Green Wave defense pay by getting the first down with his legs.

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