On the ground, sophomore Bill Stocker has gained 298 yards in three games and has scored two touchdowns.
In total, Lafayette presents a balanced attack on offense. In its two wins against Towson and Princeton, it has gained over 100 yards on the ground and thrown for 188 and 321 yards, respectively.
But in a 45-28 loss to Penn last week, Lafayette could manage only 81 yards rushing and 117 through the air.
"They're a team very much like us, very young," Murphy said. "They have had flashes of brilliance, like the win over Princeton, but they've also been inconsistent. They have made a lot of mistakes."
The Crimson defense played well against Holy Cross but allowed over 500 yards of offense and 37 points to a good Brown team.
The defense has yet to show, however, that it is capable of shutting down an opposing offense.
With Harvard having to replace nine defensive starters from last year, it is not surprising that the defense has given up points.
Against Brown, the defense tackled in the open field very well, something that it will have to replicate against Lafayette.
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