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Nov 27, 2023
Solid end to the season
Francis completed 23 of 37 passes for 297 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 29-27 victory versus East Carolina. He also had three rushes for 23 yards.
ANALYSIS
Francis had a nice end to his freshman season Saturday, tossing two touchdown passes and setting a season-high with 23 rushing yards on three attempts. In four games (three starts) this season, he completed 68 of his 121 pass attempts for 967 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions. Even with a crowded quarterback room, Francis may find himself as a contender for the starting job next season after a solid freshman year campaign.
Nov 20, 2023
Another solid day Saturday
Francis completed 17 of 34 passes for 251 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 35-28 defeat against North Texas. He also had five rushes for -23 yards.
ANALYSIS
Francis started his second straight game Saturday and once again put together a positive performance. While he completed just 50 percent of his passes, he threw three touchdowns and nearly led the Golden Hurricane to a win. The only downside to his outing was an interception in the fourth quarter. With any postseason hopes already gone, it would not be surprising to see the true freshman lead the offense once again in Saturday's season finale at East Carolina.
Nov 18, 2023
Taking first team reps Saturday
Francis is taking first team reps ahead of Saturday's game versus North Texas, Brent Briggeman of The Colorado Springs Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Francis looks to be in line to start Saturday as he is taking reps with the first team offense in pre-game warmups. Last week he competed 22 of 34 passes for 345 yards and a touchdown.
Nov 13, 2023
Solid in first significant action
Francis completed 22 of 34 passes for 345 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-22 defeat to Tulane. He also had six rushes for three yards.
ANALYSIS
While Braylon Braxton started Saturday's contest, Francis came in on the second drive and played most of the rest of the game. He played quite well in a tough matchup, completing nearly 65 percent of his passes for 345 yards and a touchdown and nearly leading a massive upset over No. 23 Tulane. Based on his performance he will likely jump Braxton in the depth chart and could be in line for his first career start Saturday versus North Texas if Cardell Williams (shoulder) remains out.
Nov 8, 2023
Could share snaps vs Tulane
Head coach Kevin Wilson indicated Tuesday during a press conference that Francis could split snaps with quarterback Braylon Braxton in Saturday's game against Tulane
ANALYSIS
With quarterback Cardell Williams (shoulder) doubtful for this week, Francis and Braxton could split work in the position after both players struggled during last week's game. Braxton was benched in place of Williams after one drive as he completed one of four passes for four yards, but the latter suffered an injury which allowed the freshman signal caller to take the field and close out the game as he completed six of 16 passes for 74 yards and one interception.
Nov 6, 2023
Struggles in relief
Francis completed 6 of 16 passes for 74 yards and one interception during Saturday's 33-26 overtime loss to Charlotte.
ANALYSIS
Francis saw his first collegiate action Saturday with Braylon Braxton benched and Cardell Williams (shoulder) injured. He did not play particularly well as he tried to hold onto the Golden Hurricane's early lead, completing just 37.5 percent of his passes for 74 yards and an interception. With Williams' status in question for Saturday's game, along with Braxton's position as the starter in jeopardy, it is not completely out of the question that Francis could receive his first career start Saturday at Tulane.