Even if neither team wants to pass, both defenses are so good against the run that they may force the offenses into a wide-open attack.

This season, Harvard and Penn's opponents are averaging under 100 yards per game rushing with only eight touchdowns on the ground against the Crimson and five against the Quakers.

Senior quarterback Brad Wilford, who was 18-of-36 passing for 175 yards and 4 interceptions against Brown, and his receivers should be able to capitalize on Penn's vulnerability against spread formations.

With senior wide receiver Terence Patterson and tight-end Chris Eitzmann leading a deep receiver corps, Harvard should be able to create match-up advantages downfield.

The Crimson need to stay away from sophomore defensive back Kunle Williams, who returned two interceptions for touchdowns against Princeton, one of them a 100-yard return, tying an NCAA record.

Although Harvard does need to look to pass against this Quaker defense, the bread and butter of the offense has been senior running back Chris Menick, who Harvard will count on for crucial yardage.

Menick, who rushed for 110 yards on 29 attempts against Brown, will look to keep the Ivy-leading Harvard rushing attack on track against Penn.

Menick has his work cut out for him since Penn is only allowing 2.7 yards per carry, far short of Menick's 5.1 yard per carry average this season.