Volunteers, Gators set to wage SEC war in The Swamp NCAA News
Nothing makes a Game of the Week better than an old-fashioned rivalry.
The 19th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers travel south this weekend for an important SEC matchup with their rivals and 3rd-ranked Florida Gators. Tennessee was also highlighted in Week 1's Game of the Week matchup, but suffered a letdown on the road at Cal. This week, the Volunteers are hoping to score a major upset over the defending national champions.
Tennessee squeaked out a 10-7 defensive victory over Southern Miss last week, while Florida bulldozed Troy 52-7. The Gators are huge favorites in this SEC opener for both squads --- but can they defend their home turf?
In the end, Florida looks too powerful and too talented. It will be a very even matchup, but playing in the nation's toughest stadium gives the Gators the home-field advantage.
TennesseeRatingsFlorida B+ ---Overall--- B
B+ ---Offense--- B
B+ ---Defense--- B+
#19 Tennessee stuns #3 Florida in 3OT thanks to missed FG NCAA News
The Swamp was silenced.
Florida kicker Joey Ijjas missed a field goal in the third overtime, allowing the 19th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers to steal a 41-38 upset over the 3rd-ranked Gators. Florida led 28-13 with just over 12 minutes left, but Tennessee rallied back behind the play of backup QB Jonathan Crompton to tie the game at 28. The teams traded TDs in the 1st OT and field goals in the 2nd, but Ijjas' miss didn't match Tennessee's score, giving the Volunteers the win.
The momentum shifts in this game were huge, with several distinct periods of change. In the 1st half, it was all Tennessee following Florida's opening TD. QB Erik Ainge fired a TD pass and captained two drives that ended in field goals, giving Tennessee a 13-7 halftime advantage.
In the 2nd half, it was all Florida from the start. QB Tim Tebow threw a TD pass, sophomore MLB Brandon Spikes returned a fumble 42 yards for a score and RB Kestahn Moore scored on a 1-yard TD plunge to put the Gators up 28-13.
Unfortunately for Florida, the game was far from over. Crompton entered for Ainge, who left the game with an injury early in the 2nd half. Crompton threw 2 TD passes to lead Tennessee's comeback charge, tying the game at 28 and sending it into OT.
In the 1st OT, Crompton threw his 3rd TD pass while Tebow countered with a 6-yard TD run for Florida. The 2nd OT saw both teams trade field goals, and the Volunteers got another 3-pointer to open the 3rd OT. Florida stalled on their attempt and lined up for the game-tying kick. Ijjas' pushed the kick too far right and the win belonged to the Volunteers.
Ainge threw for 241 yards and a TD before leaving, while Crompton compiled 109 yards and 3 TDs in a short amount of time. It was Tennessee's tailbacks that did the most damage, as Arian Foster had 211 total yards (83 rush) and a TD catch, while LaMarcus Coker caught the game-tying TD in the 4th and the TD catch in the 1st OT.
As for Florida, Tebow threw for 165 yards and a TD on 22-of-44 passing but was picked off once. He also added 11 yards rushing and his TD run in the 1st OT. RB Chevron Walker led all rushers with 99 yards and the game's first TD.
California QB Nate Longshore --- Out for season (broken wrist)
Connecticut RB Donald Brown --- Out 7 weeks (broken jaw)
Florida WR Andre Caldwell --- Out 2 weeks (pulled hamstring)
Houston RB Anthony Alridge --- Out for season (severe concussion)
Indiana RB Marcus Thigpen --- Out for season (severe concussion)
Kentucky QB Andre' Woodson --- Out 7 weeks (torn pectoral)
Maryland QB Chris Turner --- Out 5 weeks (broken collarbone)
Memphis WR Duke Calhoun --- Out for season (broken shoulder blade)
Oklahoma State WR Adarius Bowman --- Out for season (broken shoulder blade)
Oregon QB Dennis Dixon --- Out 2 weeks (sprained elbow)
Pittsburgh QB Bill Stull --- Out for season (torn quadricep)
Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree --- Out 3 weeks (pulled hamstring)
UNLV QB Rocky Hinds --- Out 3 weeks (sprained elbow)
UTEP SS Braxton Amy -- Out for season (broken elbow)
Washington State WR Michael Bumpus --- Out 3 weeks (mild concussion)
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kblu54 05:09 PM 10-19-2009
ACC Week 3 Results
#17 West Virginia 46, Maryland 7
#5 Virginia Tech 42, Ohio 3
#16 Florida State 31, Colorado 28 (OT)
Miami 57, FIU 3
Duke 51, Northwestern 33
Clemson 49, Furman 3
N.C. State 56, Wofford 10
Army 21, Wake Forest 16
Virginia 27, North Carolina 17
#23 Boston College 35, Georgia Tech 21
ACC Players of the Week
Offense:
Harrison Beck, QB, N.C. State
20 - 32 - 317 yds, 6 total TD
Defense:
DeJuan Tribble, CB, Boston College
7 tkls, 2 INT, 2 TD
ACC Standings (after Week 3)
Atlantic
1) #22 Boston College --- 3-0 (3-0)
2) #16 Florida State --- 3-0 (1-0)
3) Maryland --- 2-1 (0-0)
4) Clemson --- 2-1 (0-1)
5) N.C. State --- 1-2 (0-1)
6) Wake Forest --- 1-2 (0-1)
Coastal
1) Virginia --- 3-0 (2-0)
2) #4 Virginia Tech --- 3-0 (0-0)
3) Miami --- 3-0 (0-0)
4) North Carolina --- 2-1 (0-1)
5) Duke --- 2-1 (0-1)
6) Georgia Tech --- 2-1 (0-1)
Big Ten Week 3 Results
#10 Ohio State 42, Washington 3
#1 Michigan 38, Notre Dame 24
Minnesota 42, Florida Atlantic 23
Illinois 34, Syracuse 17
#6 Wisconsin 38, The Citadel 0
Pittsburgh 38, Michigan State 25
Indiana 38, Akron 24
Duke 51, Northwestern 33
Purdue 27, Central Michigan 20
#12 Penn State 53, Buffalo 10
Iowa 43, Iowa State 14
East
1) Temple --- 1-2 (1-0)
2) Miami (OH) --- 1-2 (1-0)
3) Kent State --- 3-0 (0-0)
4) Ohio --- 2-1 (0-0)
5) Bowling Green --- 0-2 (0-0)
6) Akron --- 0-3 (0-0)
7) Buffalo --- 0-3 (0-1)
West
1) Northern Illinois --- 2-1 (1-0)
2) Toledo --- 1-2 (1-0)
3) Eastern Michigan --- 1-2 (1-1)
4) Western Michigan --- 3-0 (0-0)
5) Central Michigan 1-2 (0-1)
6) Ball State --- 0-3 (0-2)
Mountain West Week 3 Results
#25 TCU 17, Air Force 10
Hawai'i 34, UNLV 31
#13 UCLA 28, Utah 7
Tulsa 30, BYU 7
#20 Boise State 62, Wyoming 7
New Mexico 45, Arizona 35
Arizona State 52, San Diego State 20
1) #24 TCU --- 2-1 (1-0)
2) Utah --- 2-1 (1-0)
3) New Mexico --- 2-1 (0-0)
4) San Diego State --- 1-1 (0-0)
5) UNLV --- 1-2 (0-0)
6) Wyoming --- 1-2 (0-0)
7) Colorado State --- 0-2 (0-0)
8) BYU --- 0-3 (0-0)
9) Air Force --- 1-2 (0-2)
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kblu54 05:34 PM 10-19-2009
Pac-10 Week 3 Results
#2 USC 31, #21 Nebraska 24
#11 California 64, Louisiana Tech 7
Stanford 31, San Jose State 18
Oregon State 42, Idaho State 3
Washington State 34, Idaho 17
#10 Ohio State 42, Washington 3
#13 UCLA 28, Utah 7
Oregon 45, Fresno State 21
New Mexico 45, Arizona 35
Arizona State 52, San Diego State 20
Pac-10 Players of the Week
Offense:
Alex Brink, QB, Washington State
27 - 42 - 401 yds, 3 TD
#14 Oklahoma 41, Utah State 7
#11 California 64, Louisiana Tech 7
Hawai'i 34, UNLV 31
Stanford 31, San Jose State 18
UTEP 56, New Mexico State 14
Washington State 34, Idaho 17
Oregon 45, Fresno State 21
#20 Boise State 62, Wyoming 7
Nevada 56, FCS Northwest 3
WAC Players of the Week
Offense:
Taylor Tharp, QB, Boise State
25 - 31 - 224 yds; 3 att., 4 total TD
#12 Penn State, top-ranked Michigan to open Big Ten play with huge matchup NCAA News
What a way to kick off the start of Big Ten conference play.
The 12th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions travel to Ann Arbor this weekend to take on the top-ranked Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten opener for both teams. This Game of the Week matchup is only one of 3 nationally-broadcasted Big Ten games this weekend.
Penn State opened the season by crushing lowly FIU in Week 1, Buffalo last week and held off Notre Dame in Week 2. The Wolverines dominated Appalachian State to open the year, followed by wins over a tough Oregon team on the road and dominated the Fighting Irish last weekend. Finally, these 3-0 teams will meet looking to make a statement to the rest of the Big Ten.
Michigan opened the year ranked #2 in the Preseason Coaches Poll but jumped past USC into the #1 spot after beating Oregon 21-16 in Week 2. The Wolverines have a talented offense, led by Heisman candidate RB Mike Hart. Hart has already rushed for 500 yards and 8 TDs in the first 3 weeks, but will face a ferocious Penn State defense. Hart should get help from a solid passing attack captained by QB Chad Henne.
Michigan's defense is tough too, but they will have to slow Penn State's balanced attack to win in the Big House. The Nittany Lions have a bunch of good tailbacks like RB Austin Scott and a senior QB in Anthony Morelli.
This game should be a close one, but Michigan is top-ranked and playing at home. I can't see them losing in the Big House.
The top-ranked Michigan Wolverines scored 21 unanswered points in a span of about 9 minutes to overcome a 10-point deficit and defeat the visiting 12th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions, 35-32. Penn State grabbed the lead early in the 2nd quarter and held it for a long period of time, but their defense fell apart in the 2nd half and couldn't contain Michigan's passing attack.
Michigan QB Chad Henne threw 2 TDs in the 1st half, but Penn State still led 17-14 at the half. Penn State QB Anthony Morelli tossed his 2nd TD of the day midway through the 2rd quarter to extend their lead to 24-14, but it was the last time they would lead.
Michigan RB Mike Hart scored on a 1-yard plunge and Henne tossed two more TDs to put Michigan up for good at 35-24. Penn State scored again with 1:35 to go and converted the ensuing 2-point conversion to cut the lead to 3, but they couldn't recover the onside kick.
Henne threw for 266 yards and 4 TDs on 20-of-37 passing and was picked off once. Hart led all rushers with 96 yards and a TD, and also added 47 yards receiving and a 4-yard TD catch. WRs Mario Manningham, Antonio Bass and TE Mike Massey each caught TDs as well.
Morelli paced the Penn State offense with 205 yards and 2 TDs on 17-of-30 passing. RB Austin Scott added 87 yards rushing and 2 TDs.
Box Score
PSU 3 : 14 : 7 : 8 - 32 MICH 7 : 7 : 7 : 14 - 35
1st Quarter
(10:57) MICH --- Manningham 1 pass from Henne (Wright kick) --- MICH 7-0
(5:44) PSU --- Kelly 33 FG --- MICH 7-3
2nd Quarter
(13:27) PSU --- D. Williams 1 pass from Morelli (Kelly kick) --- PSU 10-7
(7:35) PSU --- Scott 3 run (Kelly kick) --- PSU 17-7
(1:59) MICH --- Hart 4 pass from Henne (Wright kick) --- PSU 17-14
Alabama WR D.J. Hall --- Out 6 weeks (foot stress fracture)
Arkansas RB Felix Jones --- Out 2 weeks (pinched nerve)
Buffalo RB James Starks --- Out 6 weeks (upper arm fracture)
BYU QB Max Hall --- Out 2 weeks (strained achilles tendon)
Clemson RB James Davis --- Out 7 weeks (foot fracture)
Clemson RB C.J. Spiller --- Out for season (broken collarbone)
Iowa State WR Todd Blythe --- Out 3 weeks (sprained elbow)
Iowa State QB Bret Meyer --- Out 3 weeks (turf toe)
Miami RB Graig Cooper --- Out 10 weeks (broken tailbone)
Notre Dame SS Tom Zbikowski --- Out 5 weeks (upper arm fracture)
North Texas QB Giovanni Vizza --- Out 3 weeks (pinched nerve)
Oklahoma CB D.J. Wolfe --- Out 3 weeks (sprained elbow)
Ole Miss WR Shay Hodge --- Out 4 weeks (broken wrist)
USC RB Chauncey Washington --- Out 4 weeks (upper arm fracture)
West Virginia DT Keilen Dy*kes --- Out 10 weeks (broken collarbone)
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