Greg Ward
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Tough matchup with Aztecs
Ward will play against San Diego State in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 17.
ANALYSIS
With two obviously competent defenses involved and a 54.5-point over/under, this game projects as a tough one for both offenses. Ward generally offers a high floor due to his rare running ability, however, and the Aztecs defense had given up a lot of big plays through the air in its last four games, surrendering 12 passing touchdowns in that span. The main danger of the Aztecs defense is its ability to create turnovers after intercepting 22 passes in 13 games this year. With 31 touchdowns in 11 games this year, Ward generally looks like a good bet to score at least twice, even if the yardage is scarce.
With two obviously competent defenses involved and a 54.5-point over/under, this game projects as a tough one for both offenses. Ward generally offers a high floor due to his rare running ability, however, and the Aztecs defense had given up a lot of big plays through the air in its last four games, surrendering 12 passing touchdowns in that span. The main danger of the Aztecs defense is its ability to create turnovers after intercepting 22 passes in 13 games this year. With 31 touchdowns in 11 games this year, Ward generally looks like a good bet to score at least twice, even if the yardage is scarce.
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Ward was spectacular in 2015, as the former wideout improbably turned himself into the best player on a Houston squad with surprise national championship ambitions. With coach Tom Herman arriving in Houston after previously coordinating the Ohio State offense, Ward was turned into Houston's version of Barrett, throwing for 2,827 yards and 17 touchdowns while running for 1,114 yards (5.7 YPC) and 21 touchdowns. Ward's lack of size (5-11, 185) makes him an injury risk, but if he stays healthy he should be in on the Heisman conversation.
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Says he'll play through shoulder issue
Ward (shoulder) said he will play against Louisville on Thursday, Houston Chronicle writer Joseph Duarte reports.
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Re-enters game Saturday
Ward (upper body) has re-entered Saturday's game against Tulane, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Exits with possible shoulder injury
Ward (undisclosed) is on the sidelines for Houston's first possession of the second half in Saturday's game against Tulane, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Narrowly averts disaster
Ward completed 26-of-37 passes for 240 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions against UCF on Saturday, adding 15 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries.
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Completes 26 passes against Tulsa
Ward completed 26 of the 34 passes he attempted in Saturday's game against Temple, throwing for 254 yards and an interception while adding 142 yards on the ground.
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