The offense gets a rest. Another special team highlight Saturday included wide receiver Demetrius Allen's kickoff returns. That's real good. Place kicker Rafael Garcia finally got on track against the Wolfpack. After just three of six field goal attempts during the Cavs' first two games, Garcia connected on all three attempts Saturday.
Field goals make a difference.
They add up. All special teams play created the chance for the Cavaliers to win the game with a 70-yard drive in a little more than a minute. Quarterback Mike Groh's series of short passes to receiver Patrick Jeffers spurred that final drive. On the offensive side of the ball, the running game once again led the charge. Running back Tiki Barber gained 130 yards, with running back Kevin Brooks tallying 80 yards.