Ohio State leads the series 40-7 and is 20-3 at home against the Gophers. The last time Ohio State (3-1) lost to Minnesota (4-0) in Columbus was the 17-29 shocker in the year 2000.
Terrelle Pryor is the toast of the town, but Minnesota’s Adam Weber might be the quarterback everyone is 36talking about after the game. The sophomore has thrown for 967 yards and seven touchdowns this season. Weber has a talented receiver in Eric Decker. Last season Decker caught 67 passes, a Minnesota record. This season he leads the Big Ten in receiving yards (454) and receptions (32).
Many people believe the malaise Ohio State is suffering is because of the offense. However, the defense is not performing to the standard of past Ohio State teams. The defensive unit appears to react to the action instead of dictating the action. This supported by the fact that the Buckeyes are ranked 99th in the country in tackles for loss. If Ohio State can’t get to Weber and running back DeLeon Eskridge behind the line of scrimmage, Minnesota will be able to rack up the yards and points.
THE VIEW
Jim Morrison used to sing, “Come on baby, light my fire.” Today Ohio State fans are singing, “Come on baby, Terrelle Pryor.” This is Ohio State’s 119th season and the Buckeyes are 119-10-4 at home in September. With Beanie and Pryor playing you can make that 120-10-4.
Ohio State 31, Minnesota 17
Random Notes
Ohio State
Leads the Big Ten and is ranked tenth nationally in pass defense (149 yards a game).
The offense is ranked 104th in the nation and last in the Big Ten in passing.
The offense is ranked next to last in the Big Ten in total offense.
The offensive line has allowed ten sacks in four games, 101st in the nation and last in the Big Ten.
Ranks 112th in the nation and last in the Big Ten in kickoff returns, 16.63 yards a return
Minnesota
Leads the Big Ten in turnover margin, plus 11.
Averages 36.25 points a game.
Pass defense is ranked last in the Big Ten and 94th nationally.
Players
Quarterback
Ohio State- Terrelle Pryor 30/45 (.636), 226 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception/195 rushing yards, 5.0 ypc, 1 TD
Minn- Adam Weber 79/110 (.718), 967 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
Running Back
Ohio State- Daniel Herron 212 yards, 4.4 ypc, 1 TD
Minn- DeLeon Eskridge 204 yards, 4.3 ypc, 5 TD
Minn- Duane Bennett 140 yards, 4.4 ypc, 2 TD
Wide Receiver
Ohio State- Brian Robiskie 113 yards, 12 rec., 9.4 ypr, 2 TD
Ohio State- Brian Hartline 147 yards, 9 rec., 16.3 ypr, 2 TD
Minn- Eric Decker 454 yards, 32 rec., 14.2 ypr, 4 TD
Defense
Ohio State- Thaddeus Gibson 2 sacks
Minn- Tramaine Brock 28 tackles
Minn- Willie VanDeSteeg 6 TFL, 1.5 sacks
Team Stats
Ohio State
Rushing- 163.5
Passing- 157.3
Total- 320.8
PF- 25
PA- 14.8
Minnesota
Rushing- 162
Passing- 241.8
Total- 403.8
PF- 36.3
PA- 17.5
Thursday, September 25, 2008
No. 8 Alabama at No. 3 Georgia (minus 7)
NO. 8 ALABAMA AT NO. 3 GEORGIA (MINUS 6.5)
This will be the sixth meeting for Georgia and Alabama with both teams being nationally ranked. Georgia has never lost when both teams are ranked. Alabama leads the series 35-25-4.
Both teams feature stout defenses. Alabama’s defense is holding opponents to 55 rushing yards and fewer than ten points per game. The most points the Crimson Tide has allowed this season are the 14 points Arkansas scored last week.
Georgia’s defense is equally impressive. With the help of linebacker Rennie Curran-three sacks, 29 tackles and five tackles for loss-the Bulldogs keep the opposition to less than 46 yards rushing and below 14 points a game.
Georgia has two playmakers in freshman receiver A.J. Green and running back Knowshon Moreno. Last week Green had eight catches for 159 yards and a touchdown. Moreno rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns against Arizona State.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford, running back Knowshon Moreno and freshman receiver A.J. Green lead Georgia’s offense. Last week Green had eight catches for 159 yards and a touchdown. Moreno rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns against Arizona State.
I liked Nick Saban and Alabama’s chances at pulling off the upset until Georgia announced that they are going to wear black jerseys. The Bulldogs are undefeated the two previous times they donned the black uniforms.
Georgia 20, Alabama 14
Random Notes
Alabama
Leads the SEC in rushing offense and is 14th nationally.
Ranks 8th in rushing and scoring defense.
Passing offense is 105th in the nation.
Georgia
Leads the SEC in total offense gaining 450 yards per game.
Leads the SEC and ranked third in rushing defense.
Pass defense is ranked 85th in the nation.
A.J. Green is second in the SEC in receiving yards per game (75).
Knowshon Moreno leads the SEC in scoring and is third nationally with 9 touchdowns.
Players
Quarterback
Alabama- John Parker Wilson 56/94 (.596), 542 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
Georgia- Matthew Stafford 62/102 (.608), 919 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT
Running Back
Alabama- Glen Coffee 404 yards, 8.6 ypc, 2 TD
Alabama- Mark Ingram 263 yards, 6.1 ypc, 4 TD
Georgia- Knowshon Moreno 455 yards, 6.6 ypc, 9 TD
Georgia- Caleb King 170 yards, 5.3 ypc, 1 TD
Wide Receiver
Alabama- Julio Jones 132 yards, 11 rec., 12.0 ypr, 3 TD
Alabama- Nick Walker 102 yards, 12 rec., 8.5 ypr, 2 TD
Georgia- A.J. Green 300 yards, 16 rec., 18.8 ypr, 2 Td
Georgia- Mohamed Massaquoi 195 yards, 14 rec., 13.9 ypr, 2 TD
Defense
Alabama- Rolando McClain leads the team with 29 tackles
Georgia- Rennie Curran leads the team with 3 sacks, 29 tackles and 5 tackles for loss.
Team Stats
Alabama
Rushing- 236.8
Passing- 150.8
Total- 387.6
PF- 36
PA- 9.3
Georgia
Rushing- 189.3
Passing- 260.8
Total- 450.1
PF- 35.5
PA- 13.8
This will be the sixth meeting for Georgia and Alabama with both teams being nationally ranked. Georgia has never lost when both teams are ranked. Alabama leads the series 35-25-4.
Both teams feature stout defenses. Alabama’s defense is holding opponents to 55 rushing yards and fewer than ten points per game. The most points the Crimson Tide has allowed this season are the 14 points Arkansas scored last week.
Georgia’s defense is equally impressive. With the help of linebacker Rennie Curran-three sacks, 29 tackles and five tackles for loss-the Bulldogs keep the opposition to less than 46 yards rushing and below 14 points a game.
Georgia has two playmakers in freshman receiver A.J. Green and running back Knowshon Moreno. Last week Green had eight catches for 159 yards and a touchdown. Moreno rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns against Arizona State.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford, running back Knowshon Moreno and freshman receiver A.J. Green lead Georgia’s offense. Last week Green had eight catches for 159 yards and a touchdown. Moreno rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns against Arizona State.
I liked Nick Saban and Alabama’s chances at pulling off the upset until Georgia announced that they are going to wear black jerseys. The Bulldogs are undefeated the two previous times they donned the black uniforms.
Georgia 20, Alabama 14
Random Notes
Alabama
Leads the SEC in rushing offense and is 14th nationally.
Ranks 8th in rushing and scoring defense.
Passing offense is 105th in the nation.
Georgia
Leads the SEC in total offense gaining 450 yards per game.
Leads the SEC and ranked third in rushing defense.
Pass defense is ranked 85th in the nation.
A.J. Green is second in the SEC in receiving yards per game (75).
Knowshon Moreno leads the SEC in scoring and is third nationally with 9 touchdowns.
Players
Quarterback
Alabama- John Parker Wilson 56/94 (.596), 542 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
Georgia- Matthew Stafford 62/102 (.608), 919 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT
Running Back
Alabama- Glen Coffee 404 yards, 8.6 ypc, 2 TD
Alabama- Mark Ingram 263 yards, 6.1 ypc, 4 TD
Georgia- Knowshon Moreno 455 yards, 6.6 ypc, 9 TD
Georgia- Caleb King 170 yards, 5.3 ypc, 1 TD
Wide Receiver
Alabama- Julio Jones 132 yards, 11 rec., 12.0 ypr, 3 TD
Alabama- Nick Walker 102 yards, 12 rec., 8.5 ypr, 2 TD
Georgia- A.J. Green 300 yards, 16 rec., 18.8 ypr, 2 Td
Georgia- Mohamed Massaquoi 195 yards, 14 rec., 13.9 ypr, 2 TD
Defense
Alabama- Rolando McClain leads the team with 29 tackles
Georgia- Rennie Curran leads the team with 3 sacks, 29 tackles and 5 tackles for loss.
Team Stats
Alabama
Rushing- 236.8
Passing- 150.8
Total- 387.6
PF- 36
PA- 9.3
Georgia
Rushing- 189.3
Passing- 260.8
Total- 450.1
PF- 35.5
PA- 13.8
NO. 22 Illinois at No. 12 Penn State (minus 15)
Penn State (4-0) leads the series 12-3 and has not lost in five home games against Illinois. Joe Paterno has a 10-2 record against Illinois (4-0). The Illini won 27-20 last year.
Although Juice Williams and Illinois’ offense is ranked second in the Big Ten in total offense (469 yards) and scoring defense (36.33), Penn State’s defense is going to pose a stiff challenge.
Navorro Bowman and Aaron Maybin will be looking to put the squeeze on Juice. Last week, Bowman made 11 tackles, five tackles for loss, three sacks, an interception and forced a fumble in a 45-3 victory over Temple; he was named last week’s Big Ten Defensive Player. Maybin leads the Big Ten with six sacks.
With a victory Paterno will stay at least one game ahead of Bobby Bowden in the victory column.
Penn State 38, Illinois 21
Random Notes
Illinois
Illinois is second in the Big Ten in total (468.7) scoring (36.3) offense.
The defense is second in the Big Ten in tackles for loss (8.67).
Ranks last in the Big Ten in scoring defense by allowing opponents to score 30 points per game.
Penn State
Leads the Big Ten in rushing (273), passing (265.5), scoring (52.75) and total (538.5) offense.
The defense leads the Big Ten in rushing defense (52.25).
The defense is ranked next to in the Big Ten in tackles for loss.
Players
Quarterback
Illinois- Juice Williams 55/92 (.598), 722 yards, 7 TD, 5 INT
Penn State- Daryll Clark 48/78 (.615), 720 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Illinois- Daniel Dufrene 300 yards, 6.7 ypc, 0 TD
Illinois- Juice Williams 219 yards, 4.8 ypc, 2 TD
Penn State- Evan Royster 379 yards, 8.1 ypc, 7 TD
Penn State- Stephfon Green 292 yards, 7.3 ypc, 4 TD
Wide Receiver
Illinois- Will Judson 186 yards, 7 rec., 26.6 ypr, 2 TD
Illinois- Arrelious Benn 150 yards, 15 rec., 10 ypr, 0 TD, 2 rushing TD
Illinois- Chis Ducalt 3 TD
Penn State- Jordan Norwood 318 yards, 18 rec., 17.7 ypr, 4 TD
Penn State- Deon Butler 229 yards, 14 rec., 16.4 ypr, 2 TD
Defense
Illinois- Brit Miller leads the Big Ten averaging 12 tackles and two tackles for loss per game.
Illinois- Martez Wilson has two sacks and is second on the team in tackles and tackles for loss.
Penn State- Aaron Maybin leads the Big Ten and is ranked third in the nation with six sacks. Leads the team with seven tackles for loss
Penn State- Navorro Bowman leads the team with 35 tackles and is second to Maybin in sacks and tackles for loss.
Team Stats
Illinois
Rushing- 224.7
Passing- 244
Total- 468.7
PF- 36.3
PA- 30
Penn State
Rushing- 273
Passing- 265.5
Total- 538.5
PF- 52.8
PA- 10
Although Juice Williams and Illinois’ offense is ranked second in the Big Ten in total offense (469 yards) and scoring defense (36.33), Penn State’s defense is going to pose a stiff challenge.
Navorro Bowman and Aaron Maybin will be looking to put the squeeze on Juice. Last week, Bowman made 11 tackles, five tackles for loss, three sacks, an interception and forced a fumble in a 45-3 victory over Temple; he was named last week’s Big Ten Defensive Player. Maybin leads the Big Ten with six sacks.
With a victory Paterno will stay at least one game ahead of Bobby Bowden in the victory column.
Penn State 38, Illinois 21
Random Notes
Illinois
Illinois is second in the Big Ten in total (468.7) scoring (36.3) offense.
The defense is second in the Big Ten in tackles for loss (8.67).
Ranks last in the Big Ten in scoring defense by allowing opponents to score 30 points per game.
Penn State
Leads the Big Ten in rushing (273), passing (265.5), scoring (52.75) and total (538.5) offense.
The defense leads the Big Ten in rushing defense (52.25).
The defense is ranked next to in the Big Ten in tackles for loss.
Players
Quarterback
Illinois- Juice Williams 55/92 (.598), 722 yards, 7 TD, 5 INT
Penn State- Daryll Clark 48/78 (.615), 720 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Illinois- Daniel Dufrene 300 yards, 6.7 ypc, 0 TD
Illinois- Juice Williams 219 yards, 4.8 ypc, 2 TD
Penn State- Evan Royster 379 yards, 8.1 ypc, 7 TD
Penn State- Stephfon Green 292 yards, 7.3 ypc, 4 TD
Wide Receiver
Illinois- Will Judson 186 yards, 7 rec., 26.6 ypr, 2 TD
Illinois- Arrelious Benn 150 yards, 15 rec., 10 ypr, 0 TD, 2 rushing TD
Illinois- Chis Ducalt 3 TD
Penn State- Jordan Norwood 318 yards, 18 rec., 17.7 ypr, 4 TD
Penn State- Deon Butler 229 yards, 14 rec., 16.4 ypr, 2 TD
Defense
Illinois- Brit Miller leads the Big Ten averaging 12 tackles and two tackles for loss per game.
Illinois- Martez Wilson has two sacks and is second on the team in tackles and tackles for loss.
Penn State- Aaron Maybin leads the Big Ten and is ranked third in the nation with six sacks. Leads the team with seven tackles for loss
Penn State- Navorro Bowman leads the team with 35 tackles and is second to Maybin in sacks and tackles for loss.
Team Stats
Illinois
Rushing- 224.7
Passing- 244
Total- 468.7
PF- 36.3
PA- 30
Penn State
Rushing- 273
Passing- 265.5
Total- 538.5
PF- 52.8
PA- 10
Purdue at Notre Dame (plus 2.5)
This will be the 80th meeting between Notre Dame (2-1) and Purdue (2-1). The schools have played each other every season since 1946 and Notre Dame leads the series 51-26-2. Purdue won last year 33-19 in West Lafayette.
If Kory Sheets rushes for a touchdown, he will tie Mike Alstott with 39 career-rushing touchdowns at Purdue. Sheets has rushed for two touchdowns in every game this season for a total of five straight games going back to last season.
This will be Joe Tiller’s final game against Notre Dame as Purdue’s head coach. He defeated Notre Dame the first game he faced them in 1997. Tiller will finish 6-6 against the Irish by defeating them one final time.
Purdue 23, Notre Dame 18
Players
Quarterback
Purdue- Curtis Painter 68/114 (.596), 754 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
Notre Dame- Jimmy Clausen 55/96 (.573), 626 yards, 6 TD, 6 INT
Running Back
Purdue- Kory Sheets 352 yards, 5.7 ypc, 6 TD
Notre Dame- Robert Hughes 142 yards, 3.5 ypc, 2 TD
Notre Dame- Armando Allen 71 yards, 3.0 ypc, 0 TD
Receiving
Purdue- TE Greg Orton 197 yards, 16 rec., 12.3 ypr, 1 TD
Purdue- Desmond Tardy 191 yards, 13 rec., 14.7 ypr, 1 TD
Purdue- Keith Smith 158 yards, 15 rec., 10.5 ypr, 1 TD
Notre Dame- Golden Tate 303 yards, 15 rec., 20.2 ypr, 2 TD
Notre Dame- Michael Floyd 118 yards, 10 rec., 11.8 ypr, 2 TD
Team Stats
Purdue
Rushing- 133.3
Passing- 251.3
Total- 384.6
PF- 33.3
PA- 22.3
Notre Dame
Rushing- 78
Passing- 208.7
Total- 286.7
PF- 21
PA- 17.7
If Kory Sheets rushes for a touchdown, he will tie Mike Alstott with 39 career-rushing touchdowns at Purdue. Sheets has rushed for two touchdowns in every game this season for a total of five straight games going back to last season.
This will be Joe Tiller’s final game against Notre Dame as Purdue’s head coach. He defeated Notre Dame the first game he faced them in 1997. Tiller will finish 6-6 against the Irish by defeating them one final time.
Purdue 23, Notre Dame 18
Players
Quarterback
Purdue- Curtis Painter 68/114 (.596), 754 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
Notre Dame- Jimmy Clausen 55/96 (.573), 626 yards, 6 TD, 6 INT
Running Back
Purdue- Kory Sheets 352 yards, 5.7 ypc, 6 TD
Notre Dame- Robert Hughes 142 yards, 3.5 ypc, 2 TD
Notre Dame- Armando Allen 71 yards, 3.0 ypc, 0 TD
Receiving
Purdue- TE Greg Orton 197 yards, 16 rec., 12.3 ypr, 1 TD
Purdue- Desmond Tardy 191 yards, 13 rec., 14.7 ypr, 1 TD
Purdue- Keith Smith 158 yards, 15 rec., 10.5 ypr, 1 TD
Notre Dame- Golden Tate 303 yards, 15 rec., 20.2 ypr, 2 TD
Notre Dame- Michael Floyd 118 yards, 10 rec., 11.8 ypr, 2 TD
Team Stats
Purdue
Rushing- 133.3
Passing- 251.3
Total- 384.6
PF- 33.3
PA- 22.3
Notre Dame
Rushing- 78
Passing- 208.7
Total- 286.7
PF- 21
PA- 17.7
Thursday, September 11, 2008
No. 5 Ohio State at No. 1 USC (minus 10.5)
USC leads the series 11-9-1 and is 7-6-1 against the Buckeyes in the regular season. 1946 was the last time Ohio State defeated the Trojans in Los Angeles. 2001 was the last time Southern Cal lost a regular season non-conference home game; Kansas State defeated the Trojans 10-6.
For all of attention Beanie Wells and his foot have been garnering, USC has a couple of guys deserving of some ink as well. C.J. Gable and Joe McKnight lead a talented group of running backs that Pete Carroll will rotate against Ohio State’s 17th ranked rush defense.
The View
Many people feel that this year’s judgment day has arrived for the Ohio State football team and its fans. Many across the country are looking forward to another opportunity to revel in the glow of another Ohio State loss on national television.
Ohio State fans take heart, if the Buckeyes lose you won’t have to wait until the championship game to have your title hopes dashed. Then again, those hopes may still be alive.
Ohio State 27, USC 20
Random Notes
Ohio State is 2-4-1 when playing at USC in the regular season and has been outscored 117-85.
USC has a five game winning streak against Ohio State.
The 1974 Rose Bowl is the last time Ohio State defeated USC.
10-5-1946 is the last time Ohio State defeated USC in the regular season (21-0).
Southern Cal’s Mark Sanchez threw for more yards (338) and touchdowns (3) against Virginia than what Ohio State’s Todd Boeckman threw against Youngstown State and Ohio combined.
Players
Quarterback
O-State- Todd Boeckman 30/45 (.667) 297 yards, 2 touchdowns
USC- Mark Sanchez 26/35 (.743) 338 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Running Back
O-State- Beanie Wells 111 yards, 8.5 ypc, 1 TD
O-State- Maurice Wells
USC- C.J. Gable 73 yards, 8.1 ypc, 1 TD
USC- Joe McKnight 60 yards, 10.0 ypc
Wide Receiver
O-State- Brian Robiskie 49 yards, 6 rec., 8.2 ypr, 1 TD
O-State- Ray Small 62 yards, 8 rec., 7.8 ypr,
USC- Damian Williams 91 yards, 7 rec.
USC- Ronald Johnson 78 yards, 3 rec., 1 TD
USC- Vidal Hazelton 33 yards, 5 rec.
Defense
O-State- James Laurinaitis 14 tackle, 1 INT
USC- Clay Matthews 7 tackles, 1 sack
Team
Ohio State
Rushing- 206.5
Passing- 177
Total- 383.5
PF- 34.5
PA- 7
USC
Rushing- 218
Passing- 340
Total- 558
PF- 52
PA- 7
For all of attention Beanie Wells and his foot have been garnering, USC has a couple of guys deserving of some ink as well. C.J. Gable and Joe McKnight lead a talented group of running backs that Pete Carroll will rotate against Ohio State’s 17th ranked rush defense.
The View
Many people feel that this year’s judgment day has arrived for the Ohio State football team and its fans. Many across the country are looking forward to another opportunity to revel in the glow of another Ohio State loss on national television.
Ohio State fans take heart, if the Buckeyes lose you won’t have to wait until the championship game to have your title hopes dashed. Then again, those hopes may still be alive.
Ohio State 27, USC 20
Random Notes
Ohio State is 2-4-1 when playing at USC in the regular season and has been outscored 117-85.
USC has a five game winning streak against Ohio State.
The 1974 Rose Bowl is the last time Ohio State defeated USC.
10-5-1946 is the last time Ohio State defeated USC in the regular season (21-0).
Southern Cal’s Mark Sanchez threw for more yards (338) and touchdowns (3) against Virginia than what Ohio State’s Todd Boeckman threw against Youngstown State and Ohio combined.
Players
Quarterback
O-State- Todd Boeckman 30/45 (.667) 297 yards, 2 touchdowns
USC- Mark Sanchez 26/35 (.743) 338 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Running Back
O-State- Beanie Wells 111 yards, 8.5 ypc, 1 TD
O-State- Maurice Wells
USC- C.J. Gable 73 yards, 8.1 ypc, 1 TD
USC- Joe McKnight 60 yards, 10.0 ypc
Wide Receiver
O-State- Brian Robiskie 49 yards, 6 rec., 8.2 ypr, 1 TD
O-State- Ray Small 62 yards, 8 rec., 7.8 ypr,
USC- Damian Williams 91 yards, 7 rec.
USC- Ronald Johnson 78 yards, 3 rec., 1 TD
USC- Vidal Hazelton 33 yards, 5 rec.
Defense
O-State- James Laurinaitis 14 tackle, 1 INT
USC- Clay Matthews 7 tackles, 1 sack
Team
Ohio State
Rushing- 206.5
Passing- 177
Total- 383.5
PF- 34.5
PA- 7
USC
Rushing- 218
Passing- 340
Total- 558
PF- 52
PA- 7
No. 10 Wisconsin at No. 21 Fresno State (plus 1.5)
The series is tied 1-1. The away team is undefeated. In 2001 Fresno State won 23-19 in Madison. The following year Wisconsin won 23-21 in Fresno.
Fresno State’s coach Pat Hill had to be pleased with the play of quarterback Tom Brandstater, running back Ryan Mathews (163 yards) and wide receiver Seyi Ajirotutu (3 receptions, 116 yards) against Rutgers two weeks ago. Brandstater, Mathews and Ajirotutu will need strong games this week because the Bulldogs defense should face a tough challenge from Wisconsin’s offense.
To the delight of first year starting quarterback Allen Evridge, Wisconsin’s P.J. Hill (267 yards, four touchdowns) has shouldered much of the Badgers offense. If Hill and John Clay can find lanes to run the ball Wisconsin can win what might turn into Saturday night’s most exciting game.
Wisconsin 23, Fresno State 20
Players
Quarterback
Fresno State- Tom Brandstater 11/24 (.458) 216 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
Wisconsin- Allan Evridge 24/36 (.667) 383 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Running Back
Fresno State- Ryan Mathews 163 yards, 6.3 ypc, 3 TD
Wisconsin- P.J. Hill 267 yards, 6.1 ypc, 4 TD
Wisconsin- John Clay 125 yards, 5.4 ypc, 3 TD
Wide Receiver
Fresno State- Seyi Ajirotutu 116 yards, 3 rec., 38.7
Wisconsin- Lance Kendricks 102 yards, 4 rec., 25.5 ypc
Wisconsin- Garrett Graham 96 yards, 6 rec., 16.0 ypc
Defense
Wisconsin- Jaevery McFadden 20 tackles
Fresno State- Kyle Knox 7 tackles, 1 sack, 2.5 tackles for loss
Team
Fresno State
Rushing- 206
Passing- 216
Total- 422
PF- 24
PA- 7
Wisconsin
Rushing- 281
Passing- 202
Total- 483
PF- 44.5
Fresno State’s coach Pat Hill had to be pleased with the play of quarterback Tom Brandstater, running back Ryan Mathews (163 yards) and wide receiver Seyi Ajirotutu (3 receptions, 116 yards) against Rutgers two weeks ago. Brandstater, Mathews and Ajirotutu will need strong games this week because the Bulldogs defense should face a tough challenge from Wisconsin’s offense.
To the delight of first year starting quarterback Allen Evridge, Wisconsin’s P.J. Hill (267 yards, four touchdowns) has shouldered much of the Badgers offense. If Hill and John Clay can find lanes to run the ball Wisconsin can win what might turn into Saturday night’s most exciting game.
Wisconsin 23, Fresno State 20
Players
Quarterback
Fresno State- Tom Brandstater 11/24 (.458) 216 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
Wisconsin- Allan Evridge 24/36 (.667) 383 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Running Back
Fresno State- Ryan Mathews 163 yards, 6.3 ypc, 3 TD
Wisconsin- P.J. Hill 267 yards, 6.1 ypc, 4 TD
Wisconsin- John Clay 125 yards, 5.4 ypc, 3 TD
Wide Receiver
Fresno State- Seyi Ajirotutu 116 yards, 3 rec., 38.7
Wisconsin- Lance Kendricks 102 yards, 4 rec., 25.5 ypc
Wisconsin- Garrett Graham 96 yards, 6 rec., 16.0 ypc
Defense
Wisconsin- Jaevery McFadden 20 tackles
Fresno State- Kyle Knox 7 tackles, 1 sack, 2.5 tackles for loss
Team
Fresno State
Rushing- 206
Passing- 216
Total- 422
PF- 24
PA- 7
Wisconsin
Rushing- 281
Passing- 202
Total- 483
PF- 44.5
No. 2 Georgia at South Carolina (plus 7)
Georgia leads the series 44-14-2. Steve Spurrier is 12-3 against Georgia during his coaching career, but is 1-2 as South Carolina’s head coach.
After two games Georgia’s Knowshon Moreno has amassed 227 yards and six touchdowns. Even more impressive is that he is gaining 8.7 yards per carry. Moreno could jump to the forefront of the Heisman race with a strong showing against the Gamecocks. South Carolina has never defeated a team ranked first or second in the nation. That streak should continue.
Georgia 20, South Carolina 14
Players
Quarterback
Georgia- Matthew Stafford 31/49 (.633) 488 yards, 4 TD
South Carolina- Chris Smelley (.636) 28/44 325 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
South Carolina- Tommy Beecher (.545) 106 yards, 0 TD, 4 INT
Running Back
Georgia- Knowshon Moreno 127 yards, 8.7 ypc, 6 TD
Gerogia- Caleb King 123 yards, 6.5 ypc, 1 TD
South Carolina- Mike Davis 181 yards, 5.7 1 TD
Wide Receiver
Georgia- Mohamed Massaquoi 134 yards, 8 rec., 16.8 ypc, 2 TD
Georgia- Michael Moore 112 yards, 7 rec., 16.0 ypc
South Carolina- Jared Cook 130 yards, 10 rec., 13.0 ypc, 1 TD
South Carolina- Moe Brown 74 yards, 5 rec., 14.8 ypc
Defense
Georgia- Rennie Curran 14 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
South Carolina- Emmanuel Cook 18 tackles
Team
Georgia
Rushing- 237.5
Passing- 306
Total- 543.5
PF- 50.5
PA- 19
South Carolina
Rushing- 131.5
Passing- 215.5
Total- 347
PF- 25.5
PA- 12
After two games Georgia’s Knowshon Moreno has amassed 227 yards and six touchdowns. Even more impressive is that he is gaining 8.7 yards per carry. Moreno could jump to the forefront of the Heisman race with a strong showing against the Gamecocks. South Carolina has never defeated a team ranked first or second in the nation. That streak should continue.
Georgia 20, South Carolina 14
Players
Quarterback
Georgia- Matthew Stafford 31/49 (.633) 488 yards, 4 TD
South Carolina- Chris Smelley (.636) 28/44 325 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
South Carolina- Tommy Beecher (.545) 106 yards, 0 TD, 4 INT
Running Back
Georgia- Knowshon Moreno 127 yards, 8.7 ypc, 6 TD
Gerogia- Caleb King 123 yards, 6.5 ypc, 1 TD
South Carolina- Mike Davis 181 yards, 5.7 1 TD
Wide Receiver
Georgia- Mohamed Massaquoi 134 yards, 8 rec., 16.8 ypc, 2 TD
Georgia- Michael Moore 112 yards, 7 rec., 16.0 ypc
South Carolina- Jared Cook 130 yards, 10 rec., 13.0 ypc, 1 TD
South Carolina- Moe Brown 74 yards, 5 rec., 14.8 ypc
Defense
Georgia- Rennie Curran 14 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
South Carolina- Emmanuel Cook 18 tackles
Team
Georgia
Rushing- 237.5
Passing- 306
Total- 543.5
PF- 50.5
PA- 19
South Carolina
Rushing- 131.5
Passing- 215.5
Total- 347
PF- 25.5
PA- 12
No. 3 Oklahoma at Washington (plus 20)
Oklahoma tied this series 1-1 after defeating Washington 37-20 in 2006.
Oklahoma (2-0) is ranked in the top 15 in most offensive and defensive statistical categories. Sam Bradford’s arm and the legs of DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown have contributed to the Sooners scoring 109 points in two games.
Washington (0-2) lost a heartbreaker last week. When Washington’s fans take a look at the Huskies’ offensive and defensive rankings they might suffer a heart attack. Washington is ranked 97th in total offense and 112th in total defense. If Washington’s quarterback, Jake Locker, isn’t deflated by last week’s outcome he could keep this game close.
Oklahoma 38, Washington 20
Players
Quarterback
Oklahoma- Sam Bradford 46/60 (.767) 578 yards, 7 TD
Washington- Jake Locker 29/60 (.483) 307 yards, 1 TD / 119 rushing yards, 3.5 ypc, 2 TD
Running Back
Oklahoma- DeMarco Murray 212 yards, 7.1 ypc, 3 TD
Oklahoma- Chris Brown 134 yards, 4.6 ypc, 4 TD
Washington- Chris Polk 33 yards, 1.7 ypc
Wide Receiver
Oklahoma- Manuel Johnson 144 yards, 14 rec., 1 TD
Oklahoma- Juaquin Iglesias 140 yards,
Oklahoma- Ryan Broyles 141 yards, 20.1, 7 rec., 1 TD
Tight End
Oklahoma- Jermaine Gresham 119 yards, 11.9 ypc, 10 rec., 2 TD
Washington- D’Andre Goodwin 150 yards, 13 rec., 11.5 ypc
Washington- Jermaine Kearse 71 yards, 4 rec., 17.8 ypc, 1 TD
Defense
Oklahoma- Austin English 2.5 sacks, 4 tackles for loss
Washington- Mason Foster 19 tackles
Nate Williams 18 tackles
Team
Washington
Rushing- 114
Passing- 175.5
Total- 289.5
PF- 18.5
PA- 36
Oklahoma
Rushing- 189.5
Passing- 350
Total- 539.5
PF- 54.5
Oklahoma (2-0) is ranked in the top 15 in most offensive and defensive statistical categories. Sam Bradford’s arm and the legs of DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown have contributed to the Sooners scoring 109 points in two games.
Washington (0-2) lost a heartbreaker last week. When Washington’s fans take a look at the Huskies’ offensive and defensive rankings they might suffer a heart attack. Washington is ranked 97th in total offense and 112th in total defense. If Washington’s quarterback, Jake Locker, isn’t deflated by last week’s outcome he could keep this game close.
Oklahoma 38, Washington 20
Players
Quarterback
Oklahoma- Sam Bradford 46/60 (.767) 578 yards, 7 TD
Washington- Jake Locker 29/60 (.483) 307 yards, 1 TD / 119 rushing yards, 3.5 ypc, 2 TD
Running Back
Oklahoma- DeMarco Murray 212 yards, 7.1 ypc, 3 TD
Oklahoma- Chris Brown 134 yards, 4.6 ypc, 4 TD
Washington- Chris Polk 33 yards, 1.7 ypc
Wide Receiver
Oklahoma- Manuel Johnson 144 yards, 14 rec., 1 TD
Oklahoma- Juaquin Iglesias 140 yards,
Oklahoma- Ryan Broyles 141 yards, 20.1, 7 rec., 1 TD
Tight End
Oklahoma- Jermaine Gresham 119 yards, 11.9 ypc, 10 rec., 2 TD
Washington- D’Andre Goodwin 150 yards, 13 rec., 11.5 ypc
Washington- Jermaine Kearse 71 yards, 4 rec., 17.8 ypc, 1 TD
Defense
Oklahoma- Austin English 2.5 sacks, 4 tackles for loss
Washington- Mason Foster 19 tackles
Nate Williams 18 tackles
Team
Washington
Rushing- 114
Passing- 175.5
Total- 289.5
PF- 18.5
PA- 36
Oklahoma
Rushing- 189.5
Passing- 350
Total- 539.5
PF- 54.5
Michigan at Notre Dame (minus 1)
1887 was the first time these teams played. Michigan leads the series 20-14-1 and is 8-7-1 in South Bend.
This game will be a glimpse into the future of both programs. Michigan (1-1) will showcase running back Sam McGuffie and linebacker Obi Eleh. Notre Dame fans will hang their hats on bruising running back Robert Hughes and wide receiver Golden Tate. Notre Dame (1-1) may finish the season with a decent record, but Michigan will give the Irish their first of at least three losses.
Michigan 27, Notre Dame 17
Players
Quarterback
Michigan- Nick Sheridan 15/24 (.625) 138 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Michigan- Steven Threet (.438) 132 yards, 1 TD
Notre Dame- Jimmy Clausen 21/34 237 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Running Back
Michigan- Sam McGuffie 82 yards, 3.3 ypc, 1 TD
Michigan- Michael Shaw 46 yards, 11.5 ypc
Notre Dame- Armando Allen 59 yards, 3.5 ypc
Notre Dame- Robert Hughes 54 yards, 3.4 ypc
Wide Receiver
Michigan- Martavious Odoms 64 yards, 8 rec, 8.0 ypc
Michigan- Greg Mathews 54 yards, 3 rec., 18.0 ypc
Notre Dame- Golden Tate 93 yards, 6 rec., 15.5 ypc 1 TD
Notre Dame- David Grimes 35 yards, 5 rec., 7.0 1 TD
Defense
Michigan- Obi Ezeh 20 tackles
Team
Michigan
Rushing- 107
Passing- 135
Total- 242
PF- 19.5
PA- 15.5
Notre Dame
Rushing- 105
Passing- 237
Total- 342
PF- 21
PA- 13
This game will be a glimpse into the future of both programs. Michigan (1-1) will showcase running back Sam McGuffie and linebacker Obi Eleh. Notre Dame fans will hang their hats on bruising running back Robert Hughes and wide receiver Golden Tate. Notre Dame (1-1) may finish the season with a decent record, but Michigan will give the Irish their first of at least three losses.
Michigan 27, Notre Dame 17
Players
Quarterback
Michigan- Nick Sheridan 15/24 (.625) 138 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Michigan- Steven Threet (.438) 132 yards, 1 TD
Notre Dame- Jimmy Clausen 21/34 237 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Running Back
Michigan- Sam McGuffie 82 yards, 3.3 ypc, 1 TD
Michigan- Michael Shaw 46 yards, 11.5 ypc
Notre Dame- Armando Allen 59 yards, 3.5 ypc
Notre Dame- Robert Hughes 54 yards, 3.4 ypc
Wide Receiver
Michigan- Martavious Odoms 64 yards, 8 rec, 8.0 ypc
Michigan- Greg Mathews 54 yards, 3 rec., 18.0 ypc
Notre Dame- Golden Tate 93 yards, 6 rec., 15.5 ypc 1 TD
Notre Dame- David Grimes 35 yards, 5 rec., 7.0 1 TD
Defense
Michigan- Obi Ezeh 20 tackles
Team
Michigan
Rushing- 107
Passing- 135
Total- 242
PF- 19.5
PA- 15.5
Notre Dame
Rushing- 105
Passing- 237
Total- 342
PF- 21
PA- 13
No. 16 Oregon at Purdue (plus 8)
This will be the first meeting between Oregon (2-0) and Purdue (1-0).
What significance does Jack Mollenkopf have to this game? Joe Tiller is currently tied with Mollenkopf with 84 victories as Purdue’s head coach. A win on Saturday will put Tiller alone at the top.
September 13th has been a good day for Joe Tiller. On September 13, 1997 Tiller defeated Notre Dame for his first career victory as Purdue’s head coach. With a win on this September 13th Tiller will have earned his 85th victory as head coach at Purdue surpassing Jack Mollenkopf for the most victories at Purdue.
Purdue 38, Oregon 33
Players
Quarterback
Oregon- Justin Roper 20/29 (.690) 287 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Oregon- Jeremiah Masoli (.571) 193 yards, 2 TD
Purdue- Curtis Painter 15/28 (.536) 286 yards, 2 TD
Running Back
Oregon- Jeremiah Johnson 161 yards, 10.1 ypc, 2 TD
Oregon- LeGarrette Blount 153 yards, 7.0 ypc 2 TD
Purdue- Kory Sheets 81 yards, 5.1 ypc, 2 TD
Wide Receiver
Oregon- Terence Scott 161 yards, 10 rec., 16.1 ypc, 2 TD
Oregon- Jeffrey Maehl 121 yards, 9 rec., 13.4 ypc, 1 TD
Purdue- Desmond Tardy 112 yards, 3 rec., 37.3 ypc
Purdue- Greg Orton 89 yards, 4 rec., 22.3, 1 TD
Defense
Oregon- Spencer Paysinger 19 tackles, 1 sack, 2.5 tackles for loss
Oregon- T.J. Ward 14 tackles, 1 sack
Purdue- Frank Duong 16 tackles
Team
Oregon
Rushing- 332
Passing- 260
Total- 592
PF- 55
PA- 17
Purdue
Rushing- 116
Passing- 286
Total- 402
PF- 42
PA- 10
What significance does Jack Mollenkopf have to this game? Joe Tiller is currently tied with Mollenkopf with 84 victories as Purdue’s head coach. A win on Saturday will put Tiller alone at the top.
September 13th has been a good day for Joe Tiller. On September 13, 1997 Tiller defeated Notre Dame for his first career victory as Purdue’s head coach. With a win on this September 13th Tiller will have earned his 85th victory as head coach at Purdue surpassing Jack Mollenkopf for the most victories at Purdue.
Purdue 38, Oregon 33
Players
Quarterback
Oregon- Justin Roper 20/29 (.690) 287 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Oregon- Jeremiah Masoli (.571) 193 yards, 2 TD
Purdue- Curtis Painter 15/28 (.536) 286 yards, 2 TD
Running Back
Oregon- Jeremiah Johnson 161 yards, 10.1 ypc, 2 TD
Oregon- LeGarrette Blount 153 yards, 7.0 ypc 2 TD
Purdue- Kory Sheets 81 yards, 5.1 ypc, 2 TD
Wide Receiver
Oregon- Terence Scott 161 yards, 10 rec., 16.1 ypc, 2 TD
Oregon- Jeffrey Maehl 121 yards, 9 rec., 13.4 ypc, 1 TD
Purdue- Desmond Tardy 112 yards, 3 rec., 37.3 ypc
Purdue- Greg Orton 89 yards, 4 rec., 22.3, 1 TD
Defense
Oregon- Spencer Paysinger 19 tackles, 1 sack, 2.5 tackles for loss
Oregon- T.J. Ward 14 tackles, 1 sack
Purdue- Frank Duong 16 tackles
Team
Oregon
Rushing- 332
Passing- 260
Total- 592
PF- 55
PA- 17
Purdue
Rushing- 116
Passing- 286
Total- 402
PF- 42
PA- 10
UCLA at No. 18 BYU (minus 8.5)
BYU’s last defeat was to UCLA 27-17 last season. UCLA leads the series 7-2.
This game features some talented players, but the names of the heads coaches steal the show. UCLA’s Rick Neuheisel and BYU’s Bronco Mendenhall have some of the better names in football. Neuheisel is just fun to say and what other profession could Bronco Mendenhall have with his name? Could he have been an accountant? I don’t think so. Bronco bucks Rick.
BYU 28, UCLA 24
Players
Quarterback
BYU- Max Hall 64/82 (.780) 824 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
UCLA- Kevin Craft 25/43 (.581) 259 yards, 1 TD, 4 INT
Running Back
BYU- Harvey Unga 200 yards, 4.9 ypc, 2 TD
UCLA- Raymond Carter 14 yards, 0.9 ypc, 1 TD
UCLA- Kahlil Bell 11 yards, 2.2 ypc
Wide Receiver
BYU- Dennis Pitta 361 yards, 21 rec., 17.2 ypc, 1 TD
BYU- Austin Collie 154 yards, 12 rec., 12.8 ypc 1 TD
UCLA- Ryan Moya 65 yards, 7 rec., 9.3 ypc, 1 TD
UCLA- Taylor Embree 53 yards, 4 rec., 13.3 ypc
UCLA- Terrence Austin 37 yards, 5 rec., 7.4 ypc
Team
BYU
Rushing- 107
Passing- 412
Total- 519
PF- 34.5
PA- 22
UCLA
Rushing- 29
Passing- 259
Total- 288
PF- 27
PA- 24
This game features some talented players, but the names of the heads coaches steal the show. UCLA’s Rick Neuheisel and BYU’s Bronco Mendenhall have some of the better names in football. Neuheisel is just fun to say and what other profession could Bronco Mendenhall have with his name? Could he have been an accountant? I don’t think so. Bronco bucks Rick.
BYU 28, UCLA 24
Players
Quarterback
BYU- Max Hall 64/82 (.780) 824 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
UCLA- Kevin Craft 25/43 (.581) 259 yards, 1 TD, 4 INT
Running Back
BYU- Harvey Unga 200 yards, 4.9 ypc, 2 TD
UCLA- Raymond Carter 14 yards, 0.9 ypc, 1 TD
UCLA- Kahlil Bell 11 yards, 2.2 ypc
Wide Receiver
BYU- Dennis Pitta 361 yards, 21 rec., 17.2 ypc, 1 TD
BYU- Austin Collie 154 yards, 12 rec., 12.8 ypc 1 TD
UCLA- Ryan Moya 65 yards, 7 rec., 9.3 ypc, 1 TD
UCLA- Taylor Embree 53 yards, 4 rec., 13.3 ypc
UCLA- Terrence Austin 37 yards, 5 rec., 7.4 ypc
Team
BYU
Rushing- 107
Passing- 412
Total- 519
PF- 34.5
PA- 22
UCLA
Rushing- 29
Passing- 259
Total- 288
PF- 27
PA- 24
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Ohio State is a 34-point favorite for Saturday’s noon kickoff against Ohio in Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes are 5-0 against Ohio and have outscored the Bobcats 135-16.
Ohio’s quarterback, Theo Scott, completed 26 passes for 224 yards in last week’s 21-20 loss to Wyoming. Surprisingly, OU receiver Taylor Price currently leads the FBS with 14 receptions. The Bobcats also have a dangerous player in Donte Harden. Harden is ranked second in the nation averaging 56 yards per kickoff return. The running game is an area in which Ohio needs to improve. The Bobcats only gained 39 rushing yards against Wyoming.
The Buckeyes’ defense held Youngstown State to an impressive negative eleven yards rushing. Only Oklahoma’s defense has allowed fewer total yards than the 74 YSU gained against Ohio State. The duo of Brandon Saine and Daniel “Boom” Herron has improved Ohio State’s kick return game to 16th in the nation. That is much better than last season’s ranking of 117.
The View
It should be a tough task for the Bobcats to move the ball on the ground against Ohio State. If Ohio attempts 35 passes in this game, Mr. Scott might have a section of the turf permanently implanted in his backside. With or without Beanie, Ohio State’s defense will overwhelm the Bobcats. You can’t spell Ohio without the 0.
Ohio State 45, Ohio 0
Random Notes
Ryan Pretorius is tied for the national lead with four made field goals.
The Bobcats’ defense did not record a sack and only had two tackles for loss. Ohio held Wyoming to 111 yards passing, but let the Cowboys rush for 160 yards.
Sophomore linebacker Noah Keller made 15 tackles last week.
Senior linebacker Chris Hall had nine tackles.
Players
Quarterback
OU Theo Scott 26/35, 224 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
OU Boo Jackson 3/4, 24 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
O-State Todd Boeckman 14/19 187 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT
O-State Terrelle Pryor .667, 35 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 52 RUYD, 1 RTD
Rushing
OU Chris Garrett- 30 yards, 2.5 ypc, 0 TD (Was a wide receiver last year.)
OU Vince Davidson 6 yards, 3.0 ypc, 0 TD
O-State Beanie Wells 111 yards, 8.5 ypc, 1 TD
O-State Brandon Saine 20 yards, 4.0 ypc, 0 TD
O-State Daniel Herron 17 yards, 3.4 ypc, 0 TD
Receiving
OU Taylor Price- 14 rec., 139 yards, 9.9 ypc, 0 TD
Led the team in yards receiving (464) and touchdowns (4).
OU LaVon Brazill 5 rec., 48 yards 9.6 ypc, 0 TD
OU Robert Mercer- 6’5”
O-State Brian Robiskie 3 rec., 41 yards, 1 TD
O-State Brian Hartline 2 rec., 59 yards, 0 TD
O-State DeVier Posey 4 rec., 47 yards, 1 TD
Team
OU Rushing- 39
OU Passing- 248
OU Total- 287
O-State Rushing- 251
O-State Passing- 244
O-State Total- 495
Ohio’s quarterback, Theo Scott, completed 26 passes for 224 yards in last week’s 21-20 loss to Wyoming. Surprisingly, OU receiver Taylor Price currently leads the FBS with 14 receptions. The Bobcats also have a dangerous player in Donte Harden. Harden is ranked second in the nation averaging 56 yards per kickoff return. The running game is an area in which Ohio needs to improve. The Bobcats only gained 39 rushing yards against Wyoming.
The Buckeyes’ defense held Youngstown State to an impressive negative eleven yards rushing. Only Oklahoma’s defense has allowed fewer total yards than the 74 YSU gained against Ohio State. The duo of Brandon Saine and Daniel “Boom” Herron has improved Ohio State’s kick return game to 16th in the nation. That is much better than last season’s ranking of 117.
The View
It should be a tough task for the Bobcats to move the ball on the ground against Ohio State. If Ohio attempts 35 passes in this game, Mr. Scott might have a section of the turf permanently implanted in his backside. With or without Beanie, Ohio State’s defense will overwhelm the Bobcats. You can’t spell Ohio without the 0.
Ohio State 45, Ohio 0
Random Notes
Ryan Pretorius is tied for the national lead with four made field goals.
The Bobcats’ defense did not record a sack and only had two tackles for loss. Ohio held Wyoming to 111 yards passing, but let the Cowboys rush for 160 yards.
Sophomore linebacker Noah Keller made 15 tackles last week.
Senior linebacker Chris Hall had nine tackles.
Players
Quarterback
OU Theo Scott 26/35, 224 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
OU Boo Jackson 3/4, 24 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
O-State Todd Boeckman 14/19 187 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT
O-State Terrelle Pryor .667, 35 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 52 RUYD, 1 RTD
Rushing
OU Chris Garrett- 30 yards, 2.5 ypc, 0 TD (Was a wide receiver last year.)
OU Vince Davidson 6 yards, 3.0 ypc, 0 TD
O-State Beanie Wells 111 yards, 8.5 ypc, 1 TD
O-State Brandon Saine 20 yards, 4.0 ypc, 0 TD
O-State Daniel Herron 17 yards, 3.4 ypc, 0 TD
Receiving
OU Taylor Price- 14 rec., 139 yards, 9.9 ypc, 0 TD
Led the team in yards receiving (464) and touchdowns (4).
OU LaVon Brazill 5 rec., 48 yards 9.6 ypc, 0 TD
OU Robert Mercer- 6’5”
O-State Brian Robiskie 3 rec., 41 yards, 1 TD
O-State Brian Hartline 2 rec., 59 yards, 0 TD
O-State DeVier Posey 4 rec., 47 yards, 1 TD
Team
OU Rushing- 39
OU Passing- 248
OU Total- 287
O-State Rushing- 251
O-State Passing- 244
O-State Total- 495
Oregon State at No. 19 Penn State (minus 15.5)
This will be the first time Oregon State (0-1) and Penn State (1-0) have played one another on the football field.
This game will feature two offenses that move the ball by opposite means. Look for Oregon State to allow quarterback Lyle Moevao to attempt over forty passes. Last week Moevao completed 34 of 54 passes for 404 yards in the 28-36 loss to Stanford. Senior wide receivers Shane Morales and Sammie Stroughter combined for 26 of the 34 completions and 306 of the 404 yards.
On the other sideline Penn State should hitch its offense on the backs of Evan Royster, Stephon Green and Brent Carter. Although quarterback Daryll Clark was sharp against Coastal Carolina, Paterno and company would be more than happy if the Nittany Lions can duplicate last week’s 334 rushing yards.
Penn State 38, Oregon State 24
Random Notes
Penn State is ranked in the top ten in the following offensive categories: sacks allowed, rushing, scoring, and total offense.
Defensive end Aaron Maybin accounted for two of Penn State’s four sacks.
Oregon State has the nation’s fifth ranked passing offense (404 yards) and 16th ranked defense against the pass.
Sophomore wide receiver James Rodgers is ranked fourth in the nation with 247 all-purpose yards.
Players
Quarterback
OSU Lyle Moevao 34/54, 404 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
PSU Daryll Clark 11/14, 146 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
OSU Jacquizz Rodgers 54 yards, 3.9, 0 TD
PSU Stephfon Green 89 yards, 8.9, 2 TD
PSU Brent Carter 67 yards, 7.4, 0 TD
Receiving
OSU Sammie Stroughter 12 rec., 157 yards, 13.1, 2 TD
OSU Shane Morales 13 rec., 151, 11.6, 1 TD
PSU Jordan Norwood 4 rec., 74 yards, 1 TD
PSU Derrick Williams 2 rec., 45 yards, 0 TD
Team
OSU Rushing- 86
OSU Passing- 404
OSU Total- 490
PSU Rushing- 334
PSU Passing- 260
PSU Total- 594
This game will feature two offenses that move the ball by opposite means. Look for Oregon State to allow quarterback Lyle Moevao to attempt over forty passes. Last week Moevao completed 34 of 54 passes for 404 yards in the 28-36 loss to Stanford. Senior wide receivers Shane Morales and Sammie Stroughter combined for 26 of the 34 completions and 306 of the 404 yards.
On the other sideline Penn State should hitch its offense on the backs of Evan Royster, Stephon Green and Brent Carter. Although quarterback Daryll Clark was sharp against Coastal Carolina, Paterno and company would be more than happy if the Nittany Lions can duplicate last week’s 334 rushing yards.
Penn State 38, Oregon State 24
Random Notes
Penn State is ranked in the top ten in the following offensive categories: sacks allowed, rushing, scoring, and total offense.
Defensive end Aaron Maybin accounted for two of Penn State’s four sacks.
Oregon State has the nation’s fifth ranked passing offense (404 yards) and 16th ranked defense against the pass.
Sophomore wide receiver James Rodgers is ranked fourth in the nation with 247 all-purpose yards.
Players
Quarterback
OSU Lyle Moevao 34/54, 404 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
PSU Daryll Clark 11/14, 146 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
OSU Jacquizz Rodgers 54 yards, 3.9, 0 TD
PSU Stephfon Green 89 yards, 8.9, 2 TD
PSU Brent Carter 67 yards, 7.4, 0 TD
Receiving
OSU Sammie Stroughter 12 rec., 157 yards, 13.1, 2 TD
OSU Shane Morales 13 rec., 151, 11.6, 1 TD
PSU Jordan Norwood 4 rec., 74 yards, 1 TD
PSU Derrick Williams 2 rec., 45 yards, 0 TD
Team
OSU Rushing- 86
OSU Passing- 404
OSU Total- 490
PSU Rushing- 334
PSU Passing- 260
PSU Total- 594
Miami at No. 5 Florida (minus 22)
Saturday’s game will be the 54th meeting between Miami (1-0) and Florida (1-0). Miami has won six-straight games against Florida and leads the series 28-25.
Even if Percy Harvin and Brandon Spikes don’t play in this game the Gators will still have plenty of talent to dispatch of the Hurricanes. With Tim Tebow, Chris Rainey, Kestahn Moore and Emmanuel Moody in the backfield Florida should defeat Miami in Gainesville for the first time since 1983.
Florida 30, Miami 13
Random Notes
This will be the third time Florida has played Miami on the date September 6. Miami won the previous two games played on Sept. 6 in 1986 and 2003.
Players
Quarterback
UM Robert Marve
UM Jacory Harris 16/26, 190 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
FLA Tim Tebow 9/14, 137 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Rushing
UM Javarris James 73 yards, 6.1, 1 TD (582 yards)
UM Shawnbrey McNeal 45 yards, 9.0, 1 TD
UM Graig Cooper 682 yards
FLA Percy Harvin DNP
FLA Chris Rainey 58 yards, 9.7, 1 TD
FLA Kestahn Moore
FLA Emmanuel Moody
Receiving
UM Sam Shields
FLA Louis Murphy 2 rec., 51 yards, 1 TD (548 yards, 5 TD)
FLA Percy Harvin DNP
Team
UM Rushing- 224
UM Passing- 192
UM Total- 416
FLA Rushing- 255
FLA Passing- 151
FLA Total- 406
Even if Percy Harvin and Brandon Spikes don’t play in this game the Gators will still have plenty of talent to dispatch of the Hurricanes. With Tim Tebow, Chris Rainey, Kestahn Moore and Emmanuel Moody in the backfield Florida should defeat Miami in Gainesville for the first time since 1983.
Florida 30, Miami 13
Random Notes
This will be the third time Florida has played Miami on the date September 6. Miami won the previous two games played on Sept. 6 in 1986 and 2003.
Players
Quarterback
UM Robert Marve
UM Jacory Harris 16/26, 190 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
FLA Tim Tebow 9/14, 137 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Rushing
UM Javarris James 73 yards, 6.1, 1 TD (582 yards)
UM Shawnbrey McNeal 45 yards, 9.0, 1 TD
UM Graig Cooper 682 yards
FLA Percy Harvin DNP
FLA Chris Rainey 58 yards, 9.7, 1 TD
FLA Kestahn Moore
FLA Emmanuel Moody
Receiving
UM Sam Shields
FLA Louis Murphy 2 rec., 51 yards, 1 TD (548 yards, 5 TD)
FLA Percy Harvin DNP
Team
UM Rushing- 224
UM Passing- 192
UM Total- 416
FLA Rushing- 255
FLA Passing- 151
FLA Total- 406
No. 8 West Virginia at East Carolina (plus 7.5)
East Carolina (1-0) lost to West Virginia 48-7 last year. The Mountaineers (1-0) have won seven-straight in the series and hold a 17-2 advantage.
East Carolina’s defense was able to hold Virginia Tech to 243 total yards of offense last week. ECU quarterback Patrick Pinkney completed 19 of 23 passes for 211 yards in large part because his offensive line kept the Hokies from sacking him.
It is unlikely that East Carolina will be able to keep West Virginia’s offense under 243 yards. Last week the Mountaineers’ multi-talented quarterback, Patrick White, gained 271 total yards. West Virginia’s defense has already recorded six sacks and will have Pinkney in its sights.
Lightning doesn’t strike twice for East Carolina.
West Virginia 33, East Carolina 24
Players
Quarterback
WVU Pat White 25/33 208 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT, 63 RUYD, 7.0, 0 TD
ECU Patrick Pinkney 19/23 211 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Rushing
WVU Noel Devine 47 yards, 5.2, 0 TD/6 rec., 37 yards, 6.2, 0 TD
ECU Brandon Simmons 54 yards, 3.2, 0 TD
ECU Jonathan Williams 48 yards, 4.8, 1 TD
Receiving
WVU Alric Arnett 4 rec., 70 yards, 17.5, 2 TD
WVU Jock Sanders 8 rec., 62 yards, 7.8, 2 TD
ECU Dwayne Harris 4 rec., 68 yards, 17.0, 0 TD
ECU Davon Drew 5 rec., 65 yards, 13.0, 0 TD
Team
WVU Rushing- 149
WVU Passing- 205
WVU Total- 354
ECU Rushing- 158
ECU Passing- 211
ECU Total- 369
East Carolina’s defense was able to hold Virginia Tech to 243 total yards of offense last week. ECU quarterback Patrick Pinkney completed 19 of 23 passes for 211 yards in large part because his offensive line kept the Hokies from sacking him.
It is unlikely that East Carolina will be able to keep West Virginia’s offense under 243 yards. Last week the Mountaineers’ multi-talented quarterback, Patrick White, gained 271 total yards. West Virginia’s defense has already recorded six sacks and will have Pinkney in its sights.
Lightning doesn’t strike twice for East Carolina.
West Virginia 33, East Carolina 24
Players
Quarterback
WVU Pat White 25/33 208 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT, 63 RUYD, 7.0, 0 TD
ECU Patrick Pinkney 19/23 211 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Rushing
WVU Noel Devine 47 yards, 5.2, 0 TD/6 rec., 37 yards, 6.2, 0 TD
ECU Brandon Simmons 54 yards, 3.2, 0 TD
ECU Jonathan Williams 48 yards, 4.8, 1 TD
Receiving
WVU Alric Arnett 4 rec., 70 yards, 17.5, 2 TD
WVU Jock Sanders 8 rec., 62 yards, 7.8, 2 TD
ECU Dwayne Harris 4 rec., 68 yards, 17.0, 0 TD
ECU Davon Drew 5 rec., 65 yards, 13.0, 0 TD
Team
WVU Rushing- 149
WVU Passing- 205
WVU Total- 354
ECU Rushing- 158
ECU Passing- 211
ECU Total- 369
Minnesota at Bowling Green (minus 6)
This game will mark the third time Minnesota (1-0) and Bowling Green (1-0) have played each other. Last season Bowling Green won 32-31 to tie the series 1-1.
Bowling Green took advantage of a plus-three turnover margin (third nationally) to defeat Pittsburgh last week. The Falcon’s defense was led by safety Jahmal Brown’s 14 tackles and corner back Antonio Smith’s 12 tackles. Both Brown and Smith should see extensive action again this week as they face Adam Weber and Minnesota’s pass happy offense.
Minnesota broke a ten-game losing streak last week, but will start a new losing streak this week.
Bowling Green 27, Minnesota 20
Random Notes
Minnesota’s defense had eight tackles for loss last week against Northern Illinois. Barrett Moen had 1.5 sacks. Offense threw for 298 yards.
Bowling Green is ranked third nationally with a plus-three turnover margin. The Falcons recorded four sacks in the 27-17 victory against Pittsburgh.
Players
Quarterback
BG Tyler Heehan 24/40 163 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
UM Adam Weber 24/37 298 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT
Rushing
BG Chris Bullock 44 yards, 6.3, 0 TD
UM Duane Bennett 92 yards, 5.1 2 TD
UM Adam Weber 30 yards, 0 TD
Receiving
BG Chris Bullock 7 rec., 49 yards, 0 TD
BG Corey Partridge 3 rec., 34 yards, 0 TD
BG Jimmy Scheidler 2 TD
UM Eric Decker 89 yards, 8.9, 1 TD
UM Jack Simmons 77 yards, 25.7, 1 TD
Team
BG Rushing- 64
BG Passing- 190
BG Total- 254
UM Rushing- 127
UM Passing- 298
UM Total- 425
Bowling Green took advantage of a plus-three turnover margin (third nationally) to defeat Pittsburgh last week. The Falcon’s defense was led by safety Jahmal Brown’s 14 tackles and corner back Antonio Smith’s 12 tackles. Both Brown and Smith should see extensive action again this week as they face Adam Weber and Minnesota’s pass happy offense.
Minnesota broke a ten-game losing streak last week, but will start a new losing streak this week.
Bowling Green 27, Minnesota 20
Random Notes
Minnesota’s defense had eight tackles for loss last week against Northern Illinois. Barrett Moen had 1.5 sacks. Offense threw for 298 yards.
Bowling Green is ranked third nationally with a plus-three turnover margin. The Falcons recorded four sacks in the 27-17 victory against Pittsburgh.
Players
Quarterback
BG Tyler Heehan 24/40 163 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
UM Adam Weber 24/37 298 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT
Rushing
BG Chris Bullock 44 yards, 6.3, 0 TD
UM Duane Bennett 92 yards, 5.1 2 TD
UM Adam Weber 30 yards, 0 TD
Receiving
BG Chris Bullock 7 rec., 49 yards, 0 TD
BG Corey Partridge 3 rec., 34 yards, 0 TD
BG Jimmy Scheidler 2 TD
UM Eric Decker 89 yards, 8.9, 1 TD
UM Jack Simmons 77 yards, 25.7, 1 TD
Team
BG Rushing- 64
BG Passing- 190
BG Total- 254
UM Rushing- 127
UM Passing- 298
UM Total- 425
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