Spartan Stadium will play host to 12th ranked Ohio State (5-1) -a 3.5-point favorite- and 20th ranked Michigan State (5-1). Since 1993 the Buckeyes are 4-1 against MSU when the Spartans are ranked.
Ohio State is 12-5 when the game is played in East Lansing and leads the series 26-12.
Javon Ringer comes into this game leading the nation with 1,112 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.
The Spartans are not shy to give the ball to Ringer as he accounts for ninety percent of their rushing yards.
Quarterback Brian Hoyer is the man responsible for getting the ball to Ringer, but when Hoyer does pass Mark Dell and B.J. Cunningham are his primary targets.
Defensively Michigan State has made 9 interceptions with five players having at least one interception. Safety Otis Wiley leads the Big Ten with 4 interceptions.
The View
Most people are focusing on the poor play of Ohio State’s offense. However, this game may be decided on the play of Ohio State’s rush defense.
In years past the Buckeyes have faced running backs with gaudy numbers and Heisman hopes that have had those numbers and dreams dashed because of Ohio State’s stifling defense.
To win this game the Buckeyes’ defense will have to add Javon Ringer to the list of highly touted running backs that have been shut down in the recent past.
Ohio State 27, Michigan State 21
Thursday, October 16, 2008
No. 11 Missouri at No. 1 Texas (Minus 7)
Texas leads the series 15-5. The last meeting was in 2005; Texas won 51-20 in Columbia.
Last week’s epic game between Oklahoma and Texas featured two high-powered offenses directed by phenomenal quarterbacks. This game should feature more of the same.
Chase Daniel’s bid for the national championship and Heisman trophy took a hit last week. However, Daniel is still ranked third in the nation in total offense and has the fifth highest pass efficiency rating. The Tigers’ offense is more than just Chase Daniel and his arm. Derrick Washington, Jeremy Maclin and Chase Coffman are a big reason Missouri’s offense is ranked third in the nation in passing, total and scoring offense.
Texas can equal Missouri’s offensive firepower with Colt McCoy, the running back duo of Chris Ogbonnaya and Cody Johnson and receivers Quan Cosby and Jordan Shipley. The Longhorns are scoring 46.8 points per game and were able to put up 45 against a very talented Oklahoma defense.
On top of the skill on offense, Texas’ defense is holding opponents to under 16 points a game. The Longhorns’ defensive line, led by Brian Orakpo, leads the Big 12 with 22 sacks.
The View
Texas’ defensive line will relentlessly put the chase on Chase Daniel and Colt McCoy and the Longhorns offense will find Missouri’s defense to be sub par to Oklahoma’s. Next week should feature undefeated Texas hosting undefeated Oklahoma State.
Texas 33, Missouri 24
Last week’s epic game between Oklahoma and Texas featured two high-powered offenses directed by phenomenal quarterbacks. This game should feature more of the same.
Chase Daniel’s bid for the national championship and Heisman trophy took a hit last week. However, Daniel is still ranked third in the nation in total offense and has the fifth highest pass efficiency rating. The Tigers’ offense is more than just Chase Daniel and his arm. Derrick Washington, Jeremy Maclin and Chase Coffman are a big reason Missouri’s offense is ranked third in the nation in passing, total and scoring offense.
Texas can equal Missouri’s offensive firepower with Colt McCoy, the running back duo of Chris Ogbonnaya and Cody Johnson and receivers Quan Cosby and Jordan Shipley. The Longhorns are scoring 46.8 points per game and were able to put up 45 against a very talented Oklahoma defense.
On top of the skill on offense, Texas’ defense is holding opponents to under 16 points a game. The Longhorns’ defensive line, led by Brian Orakpo, leads the Big 12 with 22 sacks.
The View
Texas’ defensive line will relentlessly put the chase on Chase Daniel and Colt McCoy and the Longhorns offense will find Missouri’s defense to be sub par to Oklahoma’s. Next week should feature undefeated Texas hosting undefeated Oklahoma State.
Texas 33, Missouri 24
NO. 16 KANSAS AT NO. 4 OKLAHOMA (MINUS 18)
History is on the side of Oklahoma (5-1) to shake off a Texas-sized hangover on the Jayhawks (5-1). The Sooners lead the series 66-27-6 and are 35-13-3 when the game is played in Norman. Oklahoma currently has the nation’s longest home winning streak with 20 straight wins.
Although quarterback Todd Reesling and receiver Kerry Meier are great players they won’t be able to overcome Kansas’ history against ranked teams. The Jayhawks are 25-138-2 against ranked teams and 8-65 against ranked teams on the road. Even more daunting is that Kansas is 5-46-1 against top 5 teams.
Oklahoma 36, Kansas 17
Although quarterback Todd Reesling and receiver Kerry Meier are great players they won’t be able to overcome Kansas’ history against ranked teams. The Jayhawks are 25-138-2 against ranked teams and 8-65 against ranked teams on the road. Even more daunting is that Kansas is 5-46-1 against top 5 teams.
Oklahoma 36, Kansas 17
N0. 22 VANDERBILT AT NO. 10 GEORGIA (MINUS 15)
Georgia (5-1) leads the series 48-18-2. The Bulldogs are 24-4 against Vanderbilt (5-1) in Sanford stadium, but the Commodores won 24-22 the last time they played in Athens in 2006.
This will be a week of change for Vanderbilt. Junior Mackenzi Adams is replacing starting quarterback Chris Nickson. Nickson should have seen the change coming, as the Commodores, under his command, are ranked 116th in the nation in passing offense. Vanderbilt is also ranked last in the SEC and 106th in the nation in passing efficiency.
The other change for Vandy comes in the win/loss column. Last week Mississippi State defeated the Commodores 17-14 for their first loss of the season.
Homecoming has been a welcome tradition at Georgia. The Bulldogs are 67-17-2 in Homecoming games and are 17-3 against Vanderbilt in such games. The Georgia Alumni will celebrate another Homecoming victory against Vanderbilt.
Georgia 28, Vanderbilt 17
This will be a week of change for Vanderbilt. Junior Mackenzi Adams is replacing starting quarterback Chris Nickson. Nickson should have seen the change coming, as the Commodores, under his command, are ranked 116th in the nation in passing offense. Vanderbilt is also ranked last in the SEC and 106th in the nation in passing efficiency.
The other change for Vandy comes in the win/loss column. Last week Mississippi State defeated the Commodores 17-14 for their first loss of the season.
Homecoming has been a welcome tradition at Georgia. The Bulldogs are 67-17-2 in Homecoming games and are 17-3 against Vanderbilt in such games. The Georgia Alumni will celebrate another Homecoming victory against Vanderbilt.
Georgia 28, Vanderbilt 17
Thursday, October 9, 2008
At 3:30 on ABC Purdue (2-3) will play 12th ranked Ohio State (5-1) in the Horseshoe as a 19-point underdog. Ohio State leads the series 36-12-2 and defeated Purdue 23-7 in West Lafayette last year. 1988 was the last time Purdue won in Columbus.
Purdue’s Curtis Painter has already passed for 1,225 yards this season and is 13 yards shy of becoming the fourth Big Ten quarterback to throw for over 10,000 yards in a career. However, Painter played poorly last week and was replaced by Joey Elliott in the 20-6 loss to Penn State. Will Joe Tiller have a quick hook with him this week?
Running back Kory Sheets-Purdue’s all-time leading touchdown scorer-accounts for 85 percent of the Boilermakers’ rushing yards. Receivers Desmond Tardy and Greg Orton have combined for 55 receptions 792 yards and three touchdowns.
Jim Tressel should be ecstatic about this year’s football team. Not because Beanie Wells is healthy, not because Terrelle Pryor is better than expected, but because of the punting game. A.J. Trapassso leads the Big Ten and is 11th in the nation averaging 44.9 yards a punt.
THE VIEW
Statistically Ohio State has the Big Ten’s best pass defense. If the Buckeyes can hold Purdue-the Big Ten’s best passing offense-to 155 passing yards they will send Joe Tiller and his mustache off into the sunset with his 17th straight loss to a ranked opponent.
Ohio State 24, Purdue 14
Random Notes
Ohio State
Leads the Big Ten averaging 13.13 yards a punt return.
Ranked 14th in the nation in pass defense, 155 yards a game.
Eighth in the nation in net punting (40.1)
Ranked 106th in the nation and last in the Big Ten in allowing sacks (2.67 per game).
Last in the Big Ten and 105th in the nation in passing offense.
The defense is ranked 103rd in the nation and last in the Big Ten in tackles for loss (4.5 per game), 27 total.
The defense is holding opponents to 16.2 points per game.
Ranked 18th in total defense, allowing 264.2 yards per game.
Ray Small leads the Big Ten and is 14th in the nation averaging 16.5 yards a punt return.
Purdue
Kory Sheets has scored at least one touchdown in the last eight games.
Since 1998 the only year Purdue did not lose at least two games in a row was 2003.
Curtis Painter is ahead of everyone except for Drew Brees in Purdue’s record book when it comes to passing attempts, completions, yards, offensive plays and total offense.
Ranks last in the Big Ten in rushing offense, rushing defense, pass defense, total defense and net punting.
The Boilermakers are 108th in total defense allowing opponents to gain 435.8 yards a game.
Purdue’s defense allows 196 rushing yards a game, 104th in the nation.
The defense gives up 239.8 yards through the air, 93rd in the nation.
Offensively they gain 117.2 yards a game on the ground, 97th in the nation and last in the Big Ten.
Players
Quarterback
Ohio State- Terrelle Pryor 42/65 (.646), 440 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Purdue- Curtis Painter 110/191 (.576), 1,225 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT
Rushing
Ohio State- Beanie Wells 385 yards, 7.9 ypc, 2 TD
Ohio State- Terrelle Pryor 312 yards, 5.0 ypc, 4 TD
Purdue- Kory Sheets 498 yards, 5.4 ypc, 8 TD
Receiving
Ohio State- Brian Hartline 226 yards, 13 rec., 17.4 ypr, 2 TD
Ohio State- Brian Robiskie 213 yards, 22 rec., 9.7 ypr, 4 TD
Ohio State- Ray Small 112 yards, 16 rec., 7.0 ypr, 0 TD
Purdue- Desmond Tardy 393 yards, 25 rec., 15.7 ypr, 2 TD
Purdue- Greg Orton 330 yards, 30 rec., 11.0 ypr, 1 TD
Defense
Ohio State- Marcus Freeman leads the team in sacks (3) and tackles for loss (4.5). Freeman is third on the team with 36 tackles.
Ohio State- James Laurinaitis continues to lead the Buckeyes averaging 9.5 tackles a game for a total of 57.
Purdue- Anthony Heygood is averaging 8.8 tackles per game for a total of 44 tackles.
Purdue’s Curtis Painter has already passed for 1,225 yards this season and is 13 yards shy of becoming the fourth Big Ten quarterback to throw for over 10,000 yards in a career. However, Painter played poorly last week and was replaced by Joey Elliott in the 20-6 loss to Penn State. Will Joe Tiller have a quick hook with him this week?
Running back Kory Sheets-Purdue’s all-time leading touchdown scorer-accounts for 85 percent of the Boilermakers’ rushing yards. Receivers Desmond Tardy and Greg Orton have combined for 55 receptions 792 yards and three touchdowns.
Jim Tressel should be ecstatic about this year’s football team. Not because Beanie Wells is healthy, not because Terrelle Pryor is better than expected, but because of the punting game. A.J. Trapassso leads the Big Ten and is 11th in the nation averaging 44.9 yards a punt.
THE VIEW
Statistically Ohio State has the Big Ten’s best pass defense. If the Buckeyes can hold Purdue-the Big Ten’s best passing offense-to 155 passing yards they will send Joe Tiller and his mustache off into the sunset with his 17th straight loss to a ranked opponent.
Ohio State 24, Purdue 14
Random Notes
Ohio State
Leads the Big Ten averaging 13.13 yards a punt return.
Ranked 14th in the nation in pass defense, 155 yards a game.
Eighth in the nation in net punting (40.1)
Ranked 106th in the nation and last in the Big Ten in allowing sacks (2.67 per game).
Last in the Big Ten and 105th in the nation in passing offense.
The defense is ranked 103rd in the nation and last in the Big Ten in tackles for loss (4.5 per game), 27 total.
The defense is holding opponents to 16.2 points per game.
Ranked 18th in total defense, allowing 264.2 yards per game.
Ray Small leads the Big Ten and is 14th in the nation averaging 16.5 yards a punt return.
Purdue
Kory Sheets has scored at least one touchdown in the last eight games.
Since 1998 the only year Purdue did not lose at least two games in a row was 2003.
Curtis Painter is ahead of everyone except for Drew Brees in Purdue’s record book when it comes to passing attempts, completions, yards, offensive plays and total offense.
Ranks last in the Big Ten in rushing offense, rushing defense, pass defense, total defense and net punting.
The Boilermakers are 108th in total defense allowing opponents to gain 435.8 yards a game.
Purdue’s defense allows 196 rushing yards a game, 104th in the nation.
The defense gives up 239.8 yards through the air, 93rd in the nation.
Offensively they gain 117.2 yards a game on the ground, 97th in the nation and last in the Big Ten.
Players
Quarterback
Ohio State- Terrelle Pryor 42/65 (.646), 440 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Purdue- Curtis Painter 110/191 (.576), 1,225 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT
Rushing
Ohio State- Beanie Wells 385 yards, 7.9 ypc, 2 TD
Ohio State- Terrelle Pryor 312 yards, 5.0 ypc, 4 TD
Purdue- Kory Sheets 498 yards, 5.4 ypc, 8 TD
Receiving
Ohio State- Brian Hartline 226 yards, 13 rec., 17.4 ypr, 2 TD
Ohio State- Brian Robiskie 213 yards, 22 rec., 9.7 ypr, 4 TD
Ohio State- Ray Small 112 yards, 16 rec., 7.0 ypr, 0 TD
Purdue- Desmond Tardy 393 yards, 25 rec., 15.7 ypr, 2 TD
Purdue- Greg Orton 330 yards, 30 rec., 11.0 ypr, 1 TD
Defense
Ohio State- Marcus Freeman leads the team in sacks (3) and tackles for loss (4.5). Freeman is third on the team with 36 tackles.
Ohio State- James Laurinaitis continues to lead the Buckeyes averaging 9.5 tackles a game for a total of 57.
Purdue- Anthony Heygood is averaging 8.8 tackles per game for a total of 44 tackles.
No. 5 Texas at No. 1 Oklahoma (Minus 7)
Texas leads the series 57-40-5. Oklahoma won 28-21 last season.
The Red River Rivalry has everything you’re looking for in a big-time college football game. Both teams have offenses that average over 47 points a game and hard-hitting defenses that allow less than 14 points a game. The field will be littered with future All-Americans and NFL players.
Oklahoma is the top-ranked team in the nation for good reason. The stellar and accurate quarterback Sam Bradford leads the offense. Bradford has four weapons in receivers are Manuel Johnson and Juaquin Inglesias and running backs DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown. To go along with Oklahoma’s potent offense is a defense that keeps opposing offenses to under 98 rushing yards and collects 3.4 sacks a game.
The passing and running of Colt McCoy-103/130 passes for 1,280 yards and 16 touchdowns-along with the bull rush from Longhorns’ defensive linemen Brian Orakpo, Sergio Kindle and Aaron Lewis will carry Texas and Mack Brown to a rare victory over Oklahoma.
Texas 33, Oklahoma 30
Random Notes
Texas
The defense leads the Big 12 in rushing defense (51.8 ypg) and is ranked 3rd nationally.
Holding opponents to 11.4 ppg the defense leads the Big 12 and is ranked 4th nationally.
Texas scores 47.2 ppg and is ranked 6th in the nation in scoring offense. Amazingly they are only the 5th best scoring offense in the Big 12.
The Longhorns rack up 471.8 yards of total offense, 12th in the nation.
Texas averages 7.6 tackles for loss a game and have 38 TFL on the season.
Quan Cosby is fourth in the Big 12 averaging 6.4 catches a game.
Oklahoma
Leads the nation in pass efficiency defense.
The defense is third in the nation and leads the Big 12 with 43 tackles for loss (8.6).
The Sooners are third in the nation and just behind Texas in the Big 12 with 17 sacks (3.4).
Oklahoma’s offense is ranked fourth in the country scoring 49.6 points a game. That’s good for third in the Big 12.
The defense holds opponents to 13.8 ppg, second in the Big 12 and 15th in the nation.
Oklahoma leads the Big 12 holding teams to 256.2 total yards of offense.
The Sooners’ offense is ranked fourth in the nation in passing and scoring offense. They are fifth in total offense.
Players
Quarterback
Texas- Colt McCoy 103/130 (.792), 1,280 yards, 16 TD, 3 INT
Oklahoma- Sam Bradford 106/146 (.727), 1,665 yards, 18 TD, 3 INT
Rushing
Texas- Colt McCoy 317 yards, 7.0 ypc, 4 TD
Texas- Cody Johnson 193 yards, 3.9 ypc, 6 TD
Oklahoma- DeMarco Murray 431 yards, 5.1 ypc, 5 TD
Oklahoma- Chris Brown 313 yards, 4.7 ypc, 6 TD
Receiving
Texas- Quan Cosby 416 yards, 32 rec., 13.0 ypr, 3 TD
Texas- Jordan Shipley 368 yards, 24 rec., 15.3 ypr, 7 TD
Oklahoma- Manuel Johnson 468 yards, 26 rec., 18.0 ypr, 5 TD
Oklahoma- Juaquin Inglesias 401 yards, 23 rec., 17.4 ypr, 5 TD
Defense
Texas- Brian Orakpo leads the team in sacks (5.5) and tackles for loss (7).
Oklahoma- Travis Lewis leads the team in sacks 3.5 and tackles 41.
Oklahoma- Ryan Reynolds has 5 tackles for loss and 41 tackles.
The Red River Rivalry has everything you’re looking for in a big-time college football game. Both teams have offenses that average over 47 points a game and hard-hitting defenses that allow less than 14 points a game. The field will be littered with future All-Americans and NFL players.
Oklahoma is the top-ranked team in the nation for good reason. The stellar and accurate quarterback Sam Bradford leads the offense. Bradford has four weapons in receivers are Manuel Johnson and Juaquin Inglesias and running backs DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown. To go along with Oklahoma’s potent offense is a defense that keeps opposing offenses to under 98 rushing yards and collects 3.4 sacks a game.
The passing and running of Colt McCoy-103/130 passes for 1,280 yards and 16 touchdowns-along with the bull rush from Longhorns’ defensive linemen Brian Orakpo, Sergio Kindle and Aaron Lewis will carry Texas and Mack Brown to a rare victory over Oklahoma.
Texas 33, Oklahoma 30
Random Notes
Texas
The defense leads the Big 12 in rushing defense (51.8 ypg) and is ranked 3rd nationally.
Holding opponents to 11.4 ppg the defense leads the Big 12 and is ranked 4th nationally.
Texas scores 47.2 ppg and is ranked 6th in the nation in scoring offense. Amazingly they are only the 5th best scoring offense in the Big 12.
The Longhorns rack up 471.8 yards of total offense, 12th in the nation.
Texas averages 7.6 tackles for loss a game and have 38 TFL on the season.
Quan Cosby is fourth in the Big 12 averaging 6.4 catches a game.
Oklahoma
Leads the nation in pass efficiency defense.
The defense is third in the nation and leads the Big 12 with 43 tackles for loss (8.6).
The Sooners are third in the nation and just behind Texas in the Big 12 with 17 sacks (3.4).
Oklahoma’s offense is ranked fourth in the country scoring 49.6 points a game. That’s good for third in the Big 12.
The defense holds opponents to 13.8 ppg, second in the Big 12 and 15th in the nation.
Oklahoma leads the Big 12 holding teams to 256.2 total yards of offense.
The Sooners’ offense is ranked fourth in the nation in passing and scoring offense. They are fifth in total offense.
Players
Quarterback
Texas- Colt McCoy 103/130 (.792), 1,280 yards, 16 TD, 3 INT
Oklahoma- Sam Bradford 106/146 (.727), 1,665 yards, 18 TD, 3 INT
Rushing
Texas- Colt McCoy 317 yards, 7.0 ypc, 4 TD
Texas- Cody Johnson 193 yards, 3.9 ypc, 6 TD
Oklahoma- DeMarco Murray 431 yards, 5.1 ypc, 5 TD
Oklahoma- Chris Brown 313 yards, 4.7 ypc, 6 TD
Receiving
Texas- Quan Cosby 416 yards, 32 rec., 13.0 ypr, 3 TD
Texas- Jordan Shipley 368 yards, 24 rec., 15.3 ypr, 7 TD
Oklahoma- Manuel Johnson 468 yards, 26 rec., 18.0 ypr, 5 TD
Oklahoma- Juaquin Inglesias 401 yards, 23 rec., 17.4 ypr, 5 TD
Defense
Texas- Brian Orakpo leads the team in sacks (5.5) and tackles for loss (7).
Oklahoma- Travis Lewis leads the team in sacks 3.5 and tackles 41.
Oklahoma- Ryan Reynolds has 5 tackles for loss and 41 tackles.
No. 4 LSU at No. 11 Florida (Minus 5.5)
This will be the 55th meeting between LSU and Florida. LSU won last season 28-24, but Florida leads the series 28-23-3.
This game not only features two of the best programs in the country, but also two of the best special team players. You may not want to take an early restroom break when either team lines up to punt. LSU’s speedy Trindon Holliday is second in the nation in punt returns. He is averaging over 25 yards a return. Florida has a game breaker in the shifty Brandon James. He is ranked 7th in the nation in punt returns and 11th in kickoff returns.
LSU’s defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois said that the Tigers are “…going to try our best to take him [Tebow] out of the game.” With defenses on the field that are primed and ready to knockout opposing offensive players a punt or kickoff return could be the game changer. We’ll have to wait and see if Tim Tebow finishes the game, either way Brandon James should return Florida back to a victory against LSU.
Florida 17, LSU 13
Random Notes
LSU
Leads the SEC in total offense.
Second in the SEC in rushing offense averaging 206.5 yards per game.
Second in the SEC in punt returns and seventh nationally (20 yards per return).
The defense is ranked eighth in the nation against the run, holding opponents to 69 rushing yards per game.
Florida
Leads the SEC scoring 36 points per game.
The defense is second in the SEC averaging 2.6 sacks per game.
Players
Quarterback
LSU- Jarrett Lee 45/77 (.584), 643 yards, 6 TD, 3 INT
LSU- Andrew Hatch (.514), 218 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Florida- Tim Tebow 79/128 (.617), 1,025 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
LSU- Charles Scott 535 yards, 7.5 ypc, 6 TD
LSU- Andrew Hatch 101 yards, 15.3 ypc, 1 TD
Florida- Chris Rainey 220 yards, 7.1 ypc, 2 TD
Florida- Jeffrey Demps 178 yards, 13.7 ypc, 3 TD
Receiving
LSU- Brandon LaFell 348 yards, 22 rec., 15.8 ypr, 3 TD
LSU- Demetrius Byrd 153 yards, 10 rec., 15.3 ypr, 3 TD
Florida- Percy Harvin 284 yards, 19 rec., 14.9 ypr, 3 TD
Florida- Louis Murphy 257 yards, 17 rec., 15.1 ypr, 2 TD
This game not only features two of the best programs in the country, but also two of the best special team players. You may not want to take an early restroom break when either team lines up to punt. LSU’s speedy Trindon Holliday is second in the nation in punt returns. He is averaging over 25 yards a return. Florida has a game breaker in the shifty Brandon James. He is ranked 7th in the nation in punt returns and 11th in kickoff returns.
LSU’s defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois said that the Tigers are “…going to try our best to take him [Tebow] out of the game.” With defenses on the field that are primed and ready to knockout opposing offensive players a punt or kickoff return could be the game changer. We’ll have to wait and see if Tim Tebow finishes the game, either way Brandon James should return Florida back to a victory against LSU.
Florida 17, LSU 13
Random Notes
LSU
Leads the SEC in total offense.
Second in the SEC in rushing offense averaging 206.5 yards per game.
Second in the SEC in punt returns and seventh nationally (20 yards per return).
The defense is ranked eighth in the nation against the run, holding opponents to 69 rushing yards per game.
Florida
Leads the SEC scoring 36 points per game.
The defense is second in the SEC averaging 2.6 sacks per game.
Players
Quarterback
LSU- Jarrett Lee 45/77 (.584), 643 yards, 6 TD, 3 INT
LSU- Andrew Hatch (.514), 218 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Florida- Tim Tebow 79/128 (.617), 1,025 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
LSU- Charles Scott 535 yards, 7.5 ypc, 6 TD
LSU- Andrew Hatch 101 yards, 15.3 ypc, 1 TD
Florida- Chris Rainey 220 yards, 7.1 ypc, 2 TD
Florida- Jeffrey Demps 178 yards, 13.7 ypc, 3 TD
Receiving
LSU- Brandon LaFell 348 yards, 22 rec., 15.8 ypr, 3 TD
LSU- Demetrius Byrd 153 yards, 10 rec., 15.3 ypr, 3 TD
Florida- Percy Harvin 284 yards, 19 rec., 14.9 ypr, 3 TD
Florida- Louis Murphy 257 yards, 17 rec., 15.1 ypr, 2 TD
Tennessee at No. 10 Georgia (Minus 12.5)
Tennessee leads the series 20-15-2 and the Volunteers have won the last two contests by a combined score of 86-47. An 18-13 victory in 2002 was the last time Georgia defeated Tennessee in Athens.
Storm clouds are forming over the Rocky Tops. In the past Phil Fulmer has been able to side-step talks of his firing/resigning by winning big games. He says he’s not worried about his job, but after getting smoked by Florida for a second time in as many years and squeaking out a four-point victory against Northern Illinois Fulmer is switching quarterbacks this week.
He is replacing Jonathan Crompton with Nick Stephens. A move that isn’t surprising considering the fact that the Vols rank 98th in passing offense, 106th in scoring offense and 109th in passing efficiency. With a loss to Georgia the next change at Tennessee might be the hiring of a new head coach.
Georgia 35, Tennessee 18
Players
Quarterback
Tennessee- Nick Stephens (.579), 198 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Tennessee- Jonathan Crompton 64/123 (.520), 658 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
Georgia- Matthew Stafford 86/144 (.597), 1,193 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Tennessee- Arian Foster 338 yards, 5.2 ypc, 0 TD
Tennessee- Montario Hardesty 164 yards, 4.0 ypc, 4 TD
Georgia- Knowshon Moreno 489 yards, 6.3 ypc, 10 TD
Georgia- Caleb King 175 yards, 5.3 ypc, 1 TD
Receiving
Tennessee- Lucas Taylor 199 yards, 15 rec., 13.3 ypr, 0 TD
Tennessee- Gerald Jones 183 yards, 15 rec., 12.2 ypr, 2 TD
Georgia- A.J. Green 388 yards, 22 rec., 17.6 ypr, 3 TD
Georgia- Mohamed Massaquoi 228 yards, 18 rec., 12.7 ypr, 2 TD
Storm clouds are forming over the Rocky Tops. In the past Phil Fulmer has been able to side-step talks of his firing/resigning by winning big games. He says he’s not worried about his job, but after getting smoked by Florida for a second time in as many years and squeaking out a four-point victory against Northern Illinois Fulmer is switching quarterbacks this week.
He is replacing Jonathan Crompton with Nick Stephens. A move that isn’t surprising considering the fact that the Vols rank 98th in passing offense, 106th in scoring offense and 109th in passing efficiency. With a loss to Georgia the next change at Tennessee might be the hiring of a new head coach.
Georgia 35, Tennessee 18
Players
Quarterback
Tennessee- Nick Stephens (.579), 198 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Tennessee- Jonathan Crompton 64/123 (.520), 658 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
Georgia- Matthew Stafford 86/144 (.597), 1,193 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Tennessee- Arian Foster 338 yards, 5.2 ypc, 0 TD
Tennessee- Montario Hardesty 164 yards, 4.0 ypc, 4 TD
Georgia- Knowshon Moreno 489 yards, 6.3 ypc, 10 TD
Georgia- Caleb King 175 yards, 5.3 ypc, 1 TD
Receiving
Tennessee- Lucas Taylor 199 yards, 15 rec., 13.3 ypr, 0 TD
Tennessee- Gerald Jones 183 yards, 15 rec., 12.2 ypr, 2 TD
Georgia- A.J. Green 388 yards, 22 rec., 17.6 ypr, 3 TD
Georgia- Mohamed Massaquoi 228 yards, 18 rec., 12.7 ypr, 2 TD
Saturday, October 4, 2008
No. 14 Ohio State (4-1) will play against 18th ranked Wisconsin (3-1) as a 2-point favorite in Madison. 2003 was the last time the Buckeyes played at Camp Randall Stadium and they lost 17-10. Ohio State leads the series 50-17-5, but Tressel is only 2-3 against the Badgers.
Wisconsin doesn’t hide the fact it is a run oriented team. The Badgers average 218.5 yards rushing a game. Starting running back P.J. Hill has already amassed 449 rushing yards and four touchdowns in four games. To put that in perspective, Ohio State’s Dan Herron and Beanie Wells have combined for 457 yards and five touchdowns.
When Hill needs a spell Wisconsin calls upon John Clay. Clay averages 6.6 yards per carry and has rushed for four touchdowns.
Wisconsin’s offensive line has not only produced large holes for Hill and Clay, but has also kept quarterback Allan Evridge well protected. The O-line has only allowed four sacks this season.
Ohio State’s offensive line hasn’t been as solid in pass protection. The Buckeyes are ranked 103rd in the nation and are allowing a league worst 2.4 sacks per game. Fortunately for Ohio State those numbers may improve, Wisconsin’s defense has only recorded five sacks in four games.
THE VIEW
This season Terrelle Pryor has thrown for 296 yards and has rushed for 292 yards. Pryor and the Buckeyes’ offense may need to gain that many yards in this game to take care of the Badgers. Ohio State’s new backfield won’t give Wisconsin’s fans much reason to be jumping around at the end of the game.
Ohio State 24, Wisconsin 20
Random Notes
Ohio State
Ohio State is 5-4-1 against Wisconsin in the last ten games.
Leads the Big Ten in pass (156.6) and total (251.8) defense.
Ray Small is tenth in the nation and leads the Big Ten in punt return average (18.88).
James Laurinaitis is third in the Big Ten averaging 9.4 tackles a game.
Ryan Pretorius is tied for second in the Big Ten averaging 1.8 FGs a game.
A.J. Trapasso is second in the Big Ten and 14th nationally averaging 44.19 yards a punt.
Ryan Pretorius is tied for second in the Big Ten averaging 1.8 FG a game.
Buckeyes average 4.6 TFL which ranks them last in the Big Ten and 100th nationally.
Passing offense is ranked 103rd in the nation and tenth in the Big Ten (152.8).
Kickoff returns continue to be poor, 108th in the nation and averaging 17.45 a return.
The offense is gaining 339.4 yards a game, tenth in the Big Ten and 83rd in the nation.
Wisconsin
Gains 218.5 rushing yards per game, 15th in the nation.
Place kicker Philip Welch leads the Big Ten and is tied for second in the nation averaging 2.00 FG a game.
Players
Quarterback
Ohio State- Terrelle Pryor (.630), 296 yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 interception
Wis- Allan Evridge 56/97 (.577), 752 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
Rushing
Ohio State- Terrelle Pryor 292 yards, 6.2 ypc, 3 TD
Ohio State- Daniel Herron 262 yards, 4.4 ypc, 1 TD
Ohio State- Beanie Wells 195 yards, 5.0 ypc, 4 TD
Wis- P.J. Hill 449 yards, 4.9 ypc, 4 TD
Wis- John Clay 191 yards, 6.6 ypc, 4 TD
Wide Receiver
Ohio State- Brian Robiskie 203 yards, 20 rec., 10.2 ypr, 4 TD
Ohio State- Brian Hartline 169 yards, 10 rec., 16.9 ypr, 2 TD
Ohio State- Ray Small 92 yards, 14 rec., 6.6 ypr, 0 TD
Wis- Garrett Graham 154 yards, 11 rec., 14.0 ypr, 3 TD
Wis- David Gilreath 139 yards, 11 rec., 12.6 ypr, 1 TD
Defense
Ohio State- James Laurinaitis has quietly amassed 47 tackles.
Wis- Jaevey McFadden has 36 tackles in four games.
Team Stats
Ohio State
Rushing- 186.6
Passing- 152.8
Total- 339.4
PF- 26.8
PA- 16
Wisconsin
Rushing- 218.5
Passing- 195
Total- 413.5
PF- 36.3
PA- 17.5
Wisconsin doesn’t hide the fact it is a run oriented team. The Badgers average 218.5 yards rushing a game. Starting running back P.J. Hill has already amassed 449 rushing yards and four touchdowns in four games. To put that in perspective, Ohio State’s Dan Herron and Beanie Wells have combined for 457 yards and five touchdowns.
When Hill needs a spell Wisconsin calls upon John Clay. Clay averages 6.6 yards per carry and has rushed for four touchdowns.
Wisconsin’s offensive line has not only produced large holes for Hill and Clay, but has also kept quarterback Allan Evridge well protected. The O-line has only allowed four sacks this season.
Ohio State’s offensive line hasn’t been as solid in pass protection. The Buckeyes are ranked 103rd in the nation and are allowing a league worst 2.4 sacks per game. Fortunately for Ohio State those numbers may improve, Wisconsin’s defense has only recorded five sacks in four games.
THE VIEW
This season Terrelle Pryor has thrown for 296 yards and has rushed for 292 yards. Pryor and the Buckeyes’ offense may need to gain that many yards in this game to take care of the Badgers. Ohio State’s new backfield won’t give Wisconsin’s fans much reason to be jumping around at the end of the game.
Ohio State 24, Wisconsin 20
Random Notes
Ohio State
Ohio State is 5-4-1 against Wisconsin in the last ten games.
Leads the Big Ten in pass (156.6) and total (251.8) defense.
Ray Small is tenth in the nation and leads the Big Ten in punt return average (18.88).
James Laurinaitis is third in the Big Ten averaging 9.4 tackles a game.
Ryan Pretorius is tied for second in the Big Ten averaging 1.8 FGs a game.
A.J. Trapasso is second in the Big Ten and 14th nationally averaging 44.19 yards a punt.
Ryan Pretorius is tied for second in the Big Ten averaging 1.8 FG a game.
Buckeyes average 4.6 TFL which ranks them last in the Big Ten and 100th nationally.
Passing offense is ranked 103rd in the nation and tenth in the Big Ten (152.8).
Kickoff returns continue to be poor, 108th in the nation and averaging 17.45 a return.
The offense is gaining 339.4 yards a game, tenth in the Big Ten and 83rd in the nation.
Wisconsin
Gains 218.5 rushing yards per game, 15th in the nation.
Place kicker Philip Welch leads the Big Ten and is tied for second in the nation averaging 2.00 FG a game.
Players
Quarterback
Ohio State- Terrelle Pryor (.630), 296 yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 interception
Wis- Allan Evridge 56/97 (.577), 752 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
Rushing
Ohio State- Terrelle Pryor 292 yards, 6.2 ypc, 3 TD
Ohio State- Daniel Herron 262 yards, 4.4 ypc, 1 TD
Ohio State- Beanie Wells 195 yards, 5.0 ypc, 4 TD
Wis- P.J. Hill 449 yards, 4.9 ypc, 4 TD
Wis- John Clay 191 yards, 6.6 ypc, 4 TD
Wide Receiver
Ohio State- Brian Robiskie 203 yards, 20 rec., 10.2 ypr, 4 TD
Ohio State- Brian Hartline 169 yards, 10 rec., 16.9 ypr, 2 TD
Ohio State- Ray Small 92 yards, 14 rec., 6.6 ypr, 0 TD
Wis- Garrett Graham 154 yards, 11 rec., 14.0 ypr, 3 TD
Wis- David Gilreath 139 yards, 11 rec., 12.6 ypr, 1 TD
Defense
Ohio State- James Laurinaitis has quietly amassed 47 tackles.
Wis- Jaevey McFadden has 36 tackles in four games.
Team Stats
Ohio State
Rushing- 186.6
Passing- 152.8
Total- 339.4
PF- 26.8
PA- 16
Wisconsin
Rushing- 218.5
Passing- 195
Total- 413.5
PF- 36.3
PA- 17.5
No. 13 Auburn at No. 19 Vanderbilt (Plus 4.5)
Last season Auburn defeated Vanderbilt 35-7 to take a 20-19-1 lead in the series. However, the series isn’t as close as the series record may indicate. That’s because Auburn (4-1) has won 13 straight games against Vanderbilt (4-0). The average score in those thirteen games was 36-12. 1955 was the last time Vanderbilt defeated Auburn.
For Vanderbilt to end this streak they will need to rely on key plays on special teams and defense. Special teams punt return man D.J. Moore leads the nation averaging 29 yards per return. The Commodores have been getting key plays; that’s why they lead the nation with a plus-nine turnover margin.
Auburn’s offense hasn’t looked stellar under the direction of quarterback Chris Todd. Todd has thrown more interceptions (4) than touchdowns (3). However, Todd and receivers Robert Dunn and Rodgeriqus Smith should find the passing skies to be friendly against Vanderbilt’s 93rd ranked pass defense.
Auburn 24, Vanderbilt 13
Random Notes
Auburn
Second in the SEC in tackles for loss (7.4 per game).
Defense allows 10.6 points a game fifth best in the nation and second in the SEC.
Passing offense is 97th in the nation (173.2).
Scoring offense is 97 in the nation (19.8).
Total offense is 90th in the nation (329.4).
Negative three turnover margin in tied for 93rd in the nation.
99th in kickoff return average (18.3)
Clinton Durst averages an SEC second best 43.68 yards per punt.
Vanderbilt
Leads the SEC in sacks with 2.75 per game.
Leads the SEC and nation in turnover margin at plus 9.
Third in the nation and best in the SEC averaging 22.5 yards a punt return.
Passing offense is last in the SEC and 116th in the nation (80.75)
Last and 112th in the nation in total offense (282.75).
Pass defense allows 240.0 yards per game, 93rd in the nation and last in the SEC.
Players
Quarterback
Auburn- Chris Todd 75/130 (.577), 815 yards, 3 TD, 4 INT
Vandy- Chris Nickson 30/52 (.577), 292 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT
Rushing
Auburn- Ben Tate 393 yards, 4.6 ypc, 2 TD
Auburn- Brad Lester 174 yards, 4.1 ypc, 1 TD
Vandy- Jared Hawkins 314 yards, 4.7 ypc, 3 TD
Vandy- Chris Nickson 270 yards, 4.8 ypc, 5 TD
Wide Receiver
Auburn- Robert Dunn 172 yards, 15 rec., 11.5 ypr, 2 TD
Auburn- Rodgeriqus Smith 166 yards, 15 rec., 11.1 ypr, 0 TD
Vandy- Sean Walker 105 yards, 9 rec., 11.7 ypr, 1 Td
Vandy- Branden Barden 64 yards, 4 rec., 16.0 ypr, 1 TD
Vandy- Jamie Graham 40 yards, 6 rec., 6.7 ypr, 0 TD
Defense
Auburn- Antonio Coleman leads the SEC in with four sacks. He is second in the league with seven tackles for loss.
Auburn- Sen’Derrick Marks leads the SEC with eight tackles for loss. He is third on the team with two sacks.
Vandy- Patrick Benoist leads the team (second in the SEC to Florida’s Brandon Spikes) averaging 9.25 tackles per game (37).
Team Stats
Auburn
Rushing- 156.2
Passing- 173.2
Total- 329.4
PF- 19.8
PA- 10.6
Vandy
Rushing- 202
Passing- 80.8
Total- 282.8
PF- 29.8
PA- 17
For Vanderbilt to end this streak they will need to rely on key plays on special teams and defense. Special teams punt return man D.J. Moore leads the nation averaging 29 yards per return. The Commodores have been getting key plays; that’s why they lead the nation with a plus-nine turnover margin.
Auburn’s offense hasn’t looked stellar under the direction of quarterback Chris Todd. Todd has thrown more interceptions (4) than touchdowns (3). However, Todd and receivers Robert Dunn and Rodgeriqus Smith should find the passing skies to be friendly against Vanderbilt’s 93rd ranked pass defense.
Auburn 24, Vanderbilt 13
Random Notes
Auburn
Second in the SEC in tackles for loss (7.4 per game).
Defense allows 10.6 points a game fifth best in the nation and second in the SEC.
Passing offense is 97th in the nation (173.2).
Scoring offense is 97 in the nation (19.8).
Total offense is 90th in the nation (329.4).
Negative three turnover margin in tied for 93rd in the nation.
99th in kickoff return average (18.3)
Clinton Durst averages an SEC second best 43.68 yards per punt.
Vanderbilt
Leads the SEC in sacks with 2.75 per game.
Leads the SEC and nation in turnover margin at plus 9.
Third in the nation and best in the SEC averaging 22.5 yards a punt return.
Passing offense is last in the SEC and 116th in the nation (80.75)
Last and 112th in the nation in total offense (282.75).
Pass defense allows 240.0 yards per game, 93rd in the nation and last in the SEC.
Players
Quarterback
Auburn- Chris Todd 75/130 (.577), 815 yards, 3 TD, 4 INT
Vandy- Chris Nickson 30/52 (.577), 292 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT
Rushing
Auburn- Ben Tate 393 yards, 4.6 ypc, 2 TD
Auburn- Brad Lester 174 yards, 4.1 ypc, 1 TD
Vandy- Jared Hawkins 314 yards, 4.7 ypc, 3 TD
Vandy- Chris Nickson 270 yards, 4.8 ypc, 5 TD
Wide Receiver
Auburn- Robert Dunn 172 yards, 15 rec., 11.5 ypr, 2 TD
Auburn- Rodgeriqus Smith 166 yards, 15 rec., 11.1 ypr, 0 TD
Vandy- Sean Walker 105 yards, 9 rec., 11.7 ypr, 1 Td
Vandy- Branden Barden 64 yards, 4 rec., 16.0 ypr, 1 TD
Vandy- Jamie Graham 40 yards, 6 rec., 6.7 ypr, 0 TD
Defense
Auburn- Antonio Coleman leads the SEC in with four sacks. He is second in the league with seven tackles for loss.
Auburn- Sen’Derrick Marks leads the SEC with eight tackles for loss. He is third on the team with two sacks.
Vandy- Patrick Benoist leads the team (second in the SEC to Florida’s Brandon Spikes) averaging 9.25 tackles per game (37).
Team Stats
Auburn
Rushing- 156.2
Passing- 173.2
Total- 329.4
PF- 19.8
PA- 10.6
Vandy
Rushing- 202
Passing- 80.8
Total- 282.8
PF- 29.8
PA- 17
No. 23 Oregon at No. 9 USC (Minus 16.5)
A warning to Pete Carroll and the rest of the Trojans, don’t look past Oregon. Although USC leads the series 36-16-2, Carroll is only 3-2 against the Ducks. Oregon (4-1) defeated USC (2-1) 24-17 last season in Eugene.
Oregon State’s short passing game and short running back, Jacquizz Rodgers, gave USC fits last Thursday. This week Oregon’s offense is going to feature two talented running backs in LeGarrette Blount and Jeremiah Johnson. Blount has already rushed for 481 yards and eight touchdowns this season. Johnson is right behind Blount having rushed for 440 yards and six touchdowns. Unfortunately for Johnson and Blount USC’s defense is going to make those stats go up in smoke.
If Southern Cal gets an early lead this game could get ugly.
USC 52, Oregon 21
Random Notes
Oregon
Oregon leads the PAC-10 in rushing offense (308.6 ypg), scoring offense (47.4 ppg), total offense (531.6 ypg), kickoff returns (26.56), sacks (3.2 a game/16 total) and tackle for loss (8.4 a game/42 total).
Oregon is second in the PAC-10 in punt returns (15.76), sacks allowed (.8 per game/4 total) and rushing defense (100.2).
USC
Leads the PAC-10 only allowing 93 yards rushing a game.
Opponents only score 12.33 points per game, best in the PAC-10.
Offensive line has only allowed 2 sacks for the season, best in the PAC-10.
USC is ranked 22nd in scoring offense (36 ppg), 13th in sacks allowed (2), and 10th in passing efficiency (163.14).
The Trojans are ranked 22nd in pass efficiency defense (103.31), 21st in sacks (2.67 per game), 19th in rushing defense (93 yards per game), 14th in tackles for loss (8 per game), 10th in pass defense (153 ypg), tenth in total defense (246 ypg) and eighth in scoring defense (12 ppg).
Players
Quarterback
Oregon- Jeremiah Masoli (.583), 381 yards, 4 TD, 0 INT
USC- Mark Sanchez 61/92 (.663), 737 yards, 10 TD, 3 INT
Rushing
Oregon- LeGarrette Blount 481 yards, 7.3 ypc, 8 TD
Oregon- Jeremiah Johnson 440 yards, 6.8 ypc, 6 TD
USC- Joe McKnight 175 yards, 7.0 ypc, 0 TD
USC- C.J. Gable 110 yards, 6.9ypc, 1 TD
Wide Receiver
Oregon- Jaison Williams 288 yards, 20 rec., 14.4 ypr, 3 TD
Oregon- Terrence Scott 271 yards, 18 rec., 15.1 ypr, 2 TD
Oregon- Ed Dickson 266 yards 20 rec., 13.3 ypr, 2 TD
USC- Damian Williams 234 yards, 16 rec., 14.6 ypr, 3 TD
USC- Patrick Turner 149 yards, 10 rec., 14.9 ypr, 2 TD
Defense
Oregon- Will Tukuafu leads the PAC-10 in tackles for loss (9.5).
Oregon- Nick Reed is tied with Tukuafu for the PAC-10 lead in sacks (5) and is second to him in tackles for loss (8.5).
USC- Linebacker Clay Matthews leads the team with two sacks.
USC- Kevin Ellison leads the team with 21 tackles.
Team Stats
Oregon
Rushing- 308.6
Passing- 223
Total- 531.6
PF- 47.4
PA- 22.2
USC
Rushing- 152.7
Passing- 253.7
Total- 406.3
PF- 36.8
PA- 12.3
Oregon State’s short passing game and short running back, Jacquizz Rodgers, gave USC fits last Thursday. This week Oregon’s offense is going to feature two talented running backs in LeGarrette Blount and Jeremiah Johnson. Blount has already rushed for 481 yards and eight touchdowns this season. Johnson is right behind Blount having rushed for 440 yards and six touchdowns. Unfortunately for Johnson and Blount USC’s defense is going to make those stats go up in smoke.
If Southern Cal gets an early lead this game could get ugly.
USC 52, Oregon 21
Random Notes
Oregon
Oregon leads the PAC-10 in rushing offense (308.6 ypg), scoring offense (47.4 ppg), total offense (531.6 ypg), kickoff returns (26.56), sacks (3.2 a game/16 total) and tackle for loss (8.4 a game/42 total).
Oregon is second in the PAC-10 in punt returns (15.76), sacks allowed (.8 per game/4 total) and rushing defense (100.2).
USC
Leads the PAC-10 only allowing 93 yards rushing a game.
Opponents only score 12.33 points per game, best in the PAC-10.
Offensive line has only allowed 2 sacks for the season, best in the PAC-10.
USC is ranked 22nd in scoring offense (36 ppg), 13th in sacks allowed (2), and 10th in passing efficiency (163.14).
The Trojans are ranked 22nd in pass efficiency defense (103.31), 21st in sacks (2.67 per game), 19th in rushing defense (93 yards per game), 14th in tackles for loss (8 per game), 10th in pass defense (153 ypg), tenth in total defense (246 ypg) and eighth in scoring defense (12 ppg).
Players
Quarterback
Oregon- Jeremiah Masoli (.583), 381 yards, 4 TD, 0 INT
USC- Mark Sanchez 61/92 (.663), 737 yards, 10 TD, 3 INT
Rushing
Oregon- LeGarrette Blount 481 yards, 7.3 ypc, 8 TD
Oregon- Jeremiah Johnson 440 yards, 6.8 ypc, 6 TD
USC- Joe McKnight 175 yards, 7.0 ypc, 0 TD
USC- C.J. Gable 110 yards, 6.9ypc, 1 TD
Wide Receiver
Oregon- Jaison Williams 288 yards, 20 rec., 14.4 ypr, 3 TD
Oregon- Terrence Scott 271 yards, 18 rec., 15.1 ypr, 2 TD
Oregon- Ed Dickson 266 yards 20 rec., 13.3 ypr, 2 TD
USC- Damian Williams 234 yards, 16 rec., 14.6 ypr, 3 TD
USC- Patrick Turner 149 yards, 10 rec., 14.9 ypr, 2 TD
Defense
Oregon- Will Tukuafu leads the PAC-10 in tackles for loss (9.5).
Oregon- Nick Reed is tied with Tukuafu for the PAC-10 lead in sacks (5) and is second to him in tackles for loss (8.5).
USC- Linebacker Clay Matthews leads the team with two sacks.
USC- Kevin Ellison leads the team with 21 tackles.
Team Stats
Oregon
Rushing- 308.6
Passing- 223
Total- 531.6
PF- 47.4
PA- 22.2
USC
Rushing- 152.7
Passing- 253.7
Total- 406.3
PF- 36.8
PA- 12.3
No. 4 Missouri at Nebraska (Plus 10.5)
Nebraska leads the series 63-35-3. The home team has won the past six games in this series. Missouri won 41-6 last season in Columbia. Nebraska has won 15 straight at home against Missouri.1978 was the last time Missouri defeated Nebraska in Lincoln.
Missouri comes into this game as a team of seconds. The Tigers are second in the nation in passing offense, scoring offense and total offense. The Tigers’ defense is ranked second in the nation averaging nine tackles for loss a game. After playing against Nebraska’s 96th ranked pass defense Missouri may find itself another step closer to finishing the season ranked at least second.
Missouri 37, Nebraska 24
Random Notes
Missouri
Leads the Big 12 and is second in the nation in scoring offense (53.75 ppg).
Leads the Big 12 and is second in the nation in total offense (595.5 ypg).
Second in the nation in passing offense (404.25).
Second in the nation in tackles for loss (9 TFL a game/36 total)
Defense only allows 99 yards rushing a game.
Nebraska
116th out of 119 schools in net punting (27.5).
Offense averages 37.5 points per game.
Defense has recorded 11 sacks this season.
Players
Quarterback
Neb- Joe Ganz 67/104 (.644), 997 yards, 7 TD, 4 INT
Mizz- Chase Daniel 101/133 (.759), 12 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Neb- Marlon Lucky 186 yards, 4.4 ypc, 4 TD
Neb- Roy Helu 164 yards, 6.1 ypc, 2 TD
Mizz- Derrick Washington 361 yards, 6.8 ypc, 8 TD
Mizz- Jimmy Jackson 129 yards, 6.5 ypc, 1 TD
Receiving
Neb- Nate Swift 259 yards, 15 rec., 17.3 ypr, 2 TD
Neb- Todd Peterson 187 yards, 15 rec., 12.5 ypr, 1 TD
Mizz- Jeremy Maclin- 391 yards, 26 rec., 15.0 ypr, 4 TD
Mizz- Chase Coffman 379 yards, 28 rec., 13.5 ypr, 3 TD
Defense
Neb- Cody Glenn leads the team with 35 tackles.
Mizz- Sean Weatherspoon is tied for the Big 12 lead averaging 12 tackles a game. Weatherspoon also has eight tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.
Mizz- Stryker Sulak leads the team with 3 sacks and is second on the team with 5.5 tackles for loss.
Team Stats
Nebraska
Rushing- 155.5
Passing- 265.5
Total- 421
PF- 37.5
PA- 19.5
Missouri
Rushing- 191.3
Passing- 404.3
Total- 595.6
PF- 53.8
PA- 20.8
Missouri comes into this game as a team of seconds. The Tigers are second in the nation in passing offense, scoring offense and total offense. The Tigers’ defense is ranked second in the nation averaging nine tackles for loss a game. After playing against Nebraska’s 96th ranked pass defense Missouri may find itself another step closer to finishing the season ranked at least second.
Missouri 37, Nebraska 24
Random Notes
Missouri
Leads the Big 12 and is second in the nation in scoring offense (53.75 ppg).
Leads the Big 12 and is second in the nation in total offense (595.5 ypg).
Second in the nation in passing offense (404.25).
Second in the nation in tackles for loss (9 TFL a game/36 total)
Defense only allows 99 yards rushing a game.
Nebraska
116th out of 119 schools in net punting (27.5).
Offense averages 37.5 points per game.
Defense has recorded 11 sacks this season.
Players
Quarterback
Neb- Joe Ganz 67/104 (.644), 997 yards, 7 TD, 4 INT
Mizz- Chase Daniel 101/133 (.759), 12 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Neb- Marlon Lucky 186 yards, 4.4 ypc, 4 TD
Neb- Roy Helu 164 yards, 6.1 ypc, 2 TD
Mizz- Derrick Washington 361 yards, 6.8 ypc, 8 TD
Mizz- Jimmy Jackson 129 yards, 6.5 ypc, 1 TD
Receiving
Neb- Nate Swift 259 yards, 15 rec., 17.3 ypr, 2 TD
Neb- Todd Peterson 187 yards, 15 rec., 12.5 ypr, 1 TD
Mizz- Jeremy Maclin- 391 yards, 26 rec., 15.0 ypr, 4 TD
Mizz- Chase Coffman 379 yards, 28 rec., 13.5 ypr, 3 TD
Defense
Neb- Cody Glenn leads the team with 35 tackles.
Mizz- Sean Weatherspoon is tied for the Big 12 lead averaging 12 tackles a game. Weatherspoon also has eight tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.
Mizz- Stryker Sulak leads the team with 3 sacks and is second on the team with 5.5 tackles for loss.
Team Stats
Nebraska
Rushing- 155.5
Passing- 265.5
Total- 421
PF- 37.5
PA- 19.5
Missouri
Rushing- 191.3
Passing- 404.3
Total- 595.6
PF- 53.8
PA- 20.8
No. 5 Texas at Colorado (Plus 14)
Texas leads the series 9-7 and Mack Brown in 5-1 against Colorado. 2005 was the last time Texas (4-0) and Colorado (3-1) played. Texas won the regular season game 42-17 and the Big Twelve Championship Game 70-3. 1940 was the first time they played. The 2001 Big Twelve Championship was the last time Colorado defeated Texas (39-37). 1996 was the last time Colorado defeated Texas in Boulder.
Texas’ Colt McCoy is having a stellar season. The junior quarterback has completed 80/100 passes for 1,018 yards, 14 TD and 1 INT. On top of that McCoy leads the Longhorns with 278 yards rushing 4 TD and averages 8.2 yards per carry. Colorado’s defense should be a good litmus test as to how good McCoy is. The Buffaloes defense is ranked second in the Big 12 by holding opposing offenses to 163 passing yards a game.
Quarterback Cody Hawkins, son of head coach Dan Hawkins, and freshman running back Rodney Stewart lead Colorado’s offense. Stewart, a Columbus native, has been an exciting player to watch as he splits time with Darrell Scott in the backfield. All three players may find the experience against Texas’ defense to be daunting. The Longhorns are holding opponent to 52.5 rushing yards a game and are averaging a nation’s best four sacks a game.
Texas 42, Colorado 27
Random Notes
Texas
Defense is second in the nation and leads the Big 12 by holding opponents to 52.5 rushing yards per game.
Leads the Big 12 by holding teams to 10.75 points per game.
Defense is ranked 100th against the pass allowing 250.75 yards per game.
Tied for first in the nation and leads the Big 12 averaging 4 sacks a game.
Offense has averaged 482 total yards and 49.5 points per game.
Colorado
Second in the Big 12 in pass defense holding opposing offenses to 163 passing yards.
Offense is ranked next to last in the Big 12 in total and scoring offense.
Players
Quarterback
Tex- Colt McCoy 80/100 (.800), 1,018 yards, 14 TD, 1 INT
Col- Cody Hawkins 87/136 (.640), 808 yards, 9 TD, 4 INT
Players
Rushing
Tex- Colt McCoy 278 yards, 8.2 ypc, 4 TD
Tex- Cody Johnson 166 yards, 4.3 ypc, 4 TD
Col- Rodney Stewart 349 yards, 5.6 ypc, 0 TD
Col- Darrell Scott 148 yards, 3.8 ypc, 1 TD
Receiving
Tex- Quan Cosby 345 yards, 23 rec., 15.0 ypr, 3 TD
Tex- Jordan Shipley 321 yards, 20 rec., 16.1 ypr, 6 TD
Col- Josh Smith 204 yards, 17 rec., 12.0 ypr, 3 TD
Col- Scotty McKnight 178 yards, 16 rec., 11.1 ypr, 1 TD
Defense
Tex- Brian Orakpo leads the Big 12 and is second in the nation averaging 1.38 sacks per game (5.5). Orkapo also leads the team with 7 tackles for loss.
Col- Brad Jones leads the Buffaloes with two sacks and four tackles for loss.
Team Stats
Texas
Rushing- 205.3
Passing- 276.8
Total- 482.1
PF- 49.5
PA- 10.8
Colorado
Rushing- 138.5
Passing- 202
Total- 340.5
PF- 26.8
PA- 23.5
Texas’ Colt McCoy is having a stellar season. The junior quarterback has completed 80/100 passes for 1,018 yards, 14 TD and 1 INT. On top of that McCoy leads the Longhorns with 278 yards rushing 4 TD and averages 8.2 yards per carry. Colorado’s defense should be a good litmus test as to how good McCoy is. The Buffaloes defense is ranked second in the Big 12 by holding opposing offenses to 163 passing yards a game.
Quarterback Cody Hawkins, son of head coach Dan Hawkins, and freshman running back Rodney Stewart lead Colorado’s offense. Stewart, a Columbus native, has been an exciting player to watch as he splits time with Darrell Scott in the backfield. All three players may find the experience against Texas’ defense to be daunting. The Longhorns are holding opponent to 52.5 rushing yards a game and are averaging a nation’s best four sacks a game.
Texas 42, Colorado 27
Random Notes
Texas
Defense is second in the nation and leads the Big 12 by holding opponents to 52.5 rushing yards per game.
Leads the Big 12 by holding teams to 10.75 points per game.
Defense is ranked 100th against the pass allowing 250.75 yards per game.
Tied for first in the nation and leads the Big 12 averaging 4 sacks a game.
Offense has averaged 482 total yards and 49.5 points per game.
Colorado
Second in the Big 12 in pass defense holding opposing offenses to 163 passing yards.
Offense is ranked next to last in the Big 12 in total and scoring offense.
Players
Quarterback
Tex- Colt McCoy 80/100 (.800), 1,018 yards, 14 TD, 1 INT
Col- Cody Hawkins 87/136 (.640), 808 yards, 9 TD, 4 INT
Players
Rushing
Tex- Colt McCoy 278 yards, 8.2 ypc, 4 TD
Tex- Cody Johnson 166 yards, 4.3 ypc, 4 TD
Col- Rodney Stewart 349 yards, 5.6 ypc, 0 TD
Col- Darrell Scott 148 yards, 3.8 ypc, 1 TD
Receiving
Tex- Quan Cosby 345 yards, 23 rec., 15.0 ypr, 3 TD
Tex- Jordan Shipley 321 yards, 20 rec., 16.1 ypr, 6 TD
Col- Josh Smith 204 yards, 17 rec., 12.0 ypr, 3 TD
Col- Scotty McKnight 178 yards, 16 rec., 11.1 ypr, 1 TD
Defense
Tex- Brian Orakpo leads the Big 12 and is second in the nation averaging 1.38 sacks per game (5.5). Orkapo also leads the team with 7 tackles for loss.
Col- Brad Jones leads the Buffaloes with two sacks and four tackles for loss.
Team Stats
Texas
Rushing- 205.3
Passing- 276.8
Total- 482.1
PF- 49.5
PA- 10.8
Colorado
Rushing- 138.5
Passing- 202
Total- 340.5
PF- 26.8
PA- 23.5
Florida State at Miami (Minus 2.5)
This will be the 53rd meeting between Miami (2-2) and Florida State (3-1). Miami won 37-29 last season and leads the series 28-25. Miami won the first contest
Not many points should be scored in this match up. Although the Seminoles are averaging an ACC best 39 points per game the bulk of those points were racked up against Western Carolina and Chattanooga. Miami’s defense, led by Glenn Cook, will fare better than Western Carolina and Chattanooga.
Miami’s Quarterbacks Robert Marve and Jacory Harris and running back Graig Cooper are talented, but the Hurricanes are ranked 98th in passing offense and 99th in total offense. Not a good sign when they will be facing Florida State’s defense that is second in the nation averaging 9 tackles for loss per game, 8th in the nation in rush defense and leads the ACC with 13 sacks.
Miami 13, Florida State 12
Random Notes
Florida State
Leads the ACC in total and scoring offense (39.25 ppg).
The defense leads the ACC in sacks with 13.
The defense is second in the nation with 9 tackles for loss per game for a total of 36.
Leads the ACC and is third in the nation in total defense (223.5).
Ranked 8th in the nation in rushing defense holding teams to 67.25 rushing yards a game.
Ranked 104th in the nation with a negative four turnover margin.
Miami
Leads the ACC and is ranked 7th in the nation in rushing defense (65 yards per game).
Ranked 21st in total defense.
Offense is ranked 98th in passing and 99th in total offense.
The special teams rank 18th in punt returns averaging 18.83 yards per return.
Players
Quarterback
FSU- Christian Ponder 40/79 (.506), 547 yards, 6 TD, 4 INT
FSU- D’Vontrey Richardson (.526), 240 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Miami- Robert Marve 44/67 (.657), 416 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT
Miami- Jacory Harris (.605), 266 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Running Back
FSU- Antone Smith 302 yards, 5.7 ypc, 5 TD
FSU- Jermaine Thomas 162 yards, 6.0 ypc, 2 TD
Miami- Graig Cooper 291 yards, 5.4 ypc, 3 TD
Miami- Derron Thomas 97 yards, 4.4 ypc, 1 TD
Players
Receiving
FSU- Greg Carr 173 yards, 12 rec., 14.4 ypr, 1 TD
FSU- Bert Reed 129 yards, 7 rec., 18.4 ypr, 2 TD
FSU- Taiwan Easterling 116 yards, 10 rec., 11.6 ypr, 0 TD
Miami- Kayne Farquharson 140 yards, 11 rec., 12.7 ypr, 2 TD
Miami- Thearon Collier 113 yards, 9 rec., 12.6 ypr, 1 TD
Defense
FSU- Everette Brown is tied for first in the ACC in tackles for loss (6.5) and is tied for second in sacks (4).
FSU- Jamie Robinson is the only Seminole with an interception in the first four games.
Miami- Glenn Cook leads the Hurricanes with 25 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss.
Team Stats
Florida State
Rushing- 212
Passing- 201.3
Total- 413.3
PF- 39.3
PA- 10
Miami
Rushing- 144.8
Passing- 171
Total- 315.8
PF- 30
PA- 21
Not many points should be scored in this match up. Although the Seminoles are averaging an ACC best 39 points per game the bulk of those points were racked up against Western Carolina and Chattanooga. Miami’s defense, led by Glenn Cook, will fare better than Western Carolina and Chattanooga.
Miami’s Quarterbacks Robert Marve and Jacory Harris and running back Graig Cooper are talented, but the Hurricanes are ranked 98th in passing offense and 99th in total offense. Not a good sign when they will be facing Florida State’s defense that is second in the nation averaging 9 tackles for loss per game, 8th in the nation in rush defense and leads the ACC with 13 sacks.
Miami 13, Florida State 12
Random Notes
Florida State
Leads the ACC in total and scoring offense (39.25 ppg).
The defense leads the ACC in sacks with 13.
The defense is second in the nation with 9 tackles for loss per game for a total of 36.
Leads the ACC and is third in the nation in total defense (223.5).
Ranked 8th in the nation in rushing defense holding teams to 67.25 rushing yards a game.
Ranked 104th in the nation with a negative four turnover margin.
Miami
Leads the ACC and is ranked 7th in the nation in rushing defense (65 yards per game).
Ranked 21st in total defense.
Offense is ranked 98th in passing and 99th in total offense.
The special teams rank 18th in punt returns averaging 18.83 yards per return.
Players
Quarterback
FSU- Christian Ponder 40/79 (.506), 547 yards, 6 TD, 4 INT
FSU- D’Vontrey Richardson (.526), 240 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Miami- Robert Marve 44/67 (.657), 416 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT
Miami- Jacory Harris (.605), 266 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Running Back
FSU- Antone Smith 302 yards, 5.7 ypc, 5 TD
FSU- Jermaine Thomas 162 yards, 6.0 ypc, 2 TD
Miami- Graig Cooper 291 yards, 5.4 ypc, 3 TD
Miami- Derron Thomas 97 yards, 4.4 ypc, 1 TD
Players
Receiving
FSU- Greg Carr 173 yards, 12 rec., 14.4 ypr, 1 TD
FSU- Bert Reed 129 yards, 7 rec., 18.4 ypr, 2 TD
FSU- Taiwan Easterling 116 yards, 10 rec., 11.6 ypr, 0 TD
Miami- Kayne Farquharson 140 yards, 11 rec., 12.7 ypr, 2 TD
Miami- Thearon Collier 113 yards, 9 rec., 12.6 ypr, 1 TD
Defense
FSU- Everette Brown is tied for first in the ACC in tackles for loss (6.5) and is tied for second in sacks (4).
FSU- Jamie Robinson is the only Seminole with an interception in the first four games.
Miami- Glenn Cook leads the Hurricanes with 25 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss.
Team Stats
Florida State
Rushing- 212
Passing- 201.3
Total- 413.3
PF- 39.3
PA- 10
Miami
Rushing- 144.8
Passing- 171
Total- 315.8
PF- 30
PA- 21
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