Nevertheless, the Crimson hope the line can physically dominate the Red Raiders.

"One advantage that our offensive line has over their defensive line is that enjoy a size advantage over them," said senior tailback Chris Menick, who is averaging 5.1 yards per carry and almost 100 yards per game.

Clearly, the Crimson have a task set before them on the ground, but it may enjoy a passing advantage. The Red Raiders have allowed almost 220 yards per game through the air.

Wilford will especially look towards captain tight end Chris Eitzmann, who has been averaging 20 yards per reception. With the Red Raiders defense as run-oriented as it is, Eitzmann may be able to match-up one-on-one with slower linebackers and strong safeties and get open downfield.

"We will try to balance our offense against Colgate so that their defense can't focus on just one aspect of our attack," Murphy said.

On offense, the Crimson will probably try to establish a running game early and often against the tough Red Raider run defense.

If that doesn't work, and the ground game is stymied, look for Harvard to run pass plays with maximum blocking protection for Wilford to account for the pass rush of the experienced and talented Colgate defensive line.

Unfortunately, this blocking scheme wouldn't allow the Harvard running backs to be involved as receivers--a role which brought considerable success against Holy Cross.