4-Down Friday

4-down Friday is back. Here is a look at four things to keep an eye on in Yale’s season opener at Colgate on Saturday.

QB mystery: Who will be under center for the Bulldogs? It seems to have come down to Sr. Henry Furman and So. Clemson-transfer Morgan Roberts. Furman did a solid job shifting to QB from WR late last season and looked good in camp. Roberts has looked strong as well. He has exceptional speed and experience playing at a big-time program.

Growing pains: The main concern for the Bulldogs lies within its defense. They are very young (five freshmen on the two-deep) and inexperienced. They will face quite a challenge to open the year against Colgate’s talented offense.

Welcome back: WRs Deon Randall and Chris Smith both return after missing last season. They should make an immediate impact and bolster a passing game that struggled last season.

Dual threat: Colgate QB Gavin McCarney missed last week because of injury. As of Friday, Coaach Biddle says he has a "good shot to play." He’s of the top QBs in the FCS and torched the Bulldogs for six TDs (four rushing, two throwing) in a 47-24 win last season. If he’s unable, look for Dylan Finelli to be under center. He rushed for 74 yards and threw for 46 yards in a 53-23 loss to No. 9 New Hampshire last week.