Down 13, 7.5 minutes to go, 4th and 1 on own 30 yard line. Defense has given up almost 700 yards already. The only rationale I can see for punting in that situation is the coaches trying to preserve a final losing score that looks more respectable. In other words, a punt there signals to your own team that you've given up on trying to win and have moved into "let's get out of here" mode.
Oh, and not a single onside kick attempt, even though the D was getting pwned.
Oh, and not a single onside kick attempt, even though the D was getting pwned.
