First, I agree with a lot of what you’re saying, it’s a solid post.
However, Reilly is known for throwing deep, thus the game plan would be designed that way. The OC will call more deep plays because that’s what his QB prefers. There no point in suggesting otherwise, it’s what Reilly led offences have always done.
I would say both secondaries had coverage busts, with the Bombers giving up several explosion plays.
You mentioned the running game - I think that was the difference - 150 yards compared to almost zero.