College Football Gameday Thread
by Drew Kerr on Sep 4, 2010 8:47 AM PDT
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PrintThe purpose of these college football threads and articles are to help those who don't know a ton about the sport to stay informed throughout the year up until draft time. There are several people on this site, and others from other SBNation sites, that love to talk about college football. If you consider youself not interested, or not understanding why it's being discussed on a Niners related website then there are plenty of other great articles and fanposts on the site to focus on relative to the 49ers.
There has already been some really intriguing games and matchups. College Football kicked off this past Thursday and will continue on in to Monday. So there is still plenty of action left this week with a majority of it happening this morning and continuing on in to the evening.
I am going to start the body of the article with a few important recaps and then get in to the rest of the remaining schedule discussing a few of the more important matchups.
If you didn't get a chance to see it, here is the College Football Top 25 Preview Article I posted on Wednesday before things hit full-swing. Feel free to post comments about what games mean the most to you and of course just general comments about any game that is on throughout the course of the day.
Hit the continue button below to get the rest...
Recapping Thursday and Friday's games:
The most interesting game from Thursday was probably the upset of the #15 Ranked Pittsburgh Panthers by the hands of the Utah Utes 24-27. Dion Lewis was held in check to a career low 75 yards and the rest of the team struggled behind the rookie leadership of Tony Sunseri. The good news for the Panthers is that it can only go up from there.
All of the higher ranked teams dominated as they were supposed to but one other game that seemed at times like it was going to materialize in to a very good one was the USC at Hawaii Game. Greg Salas played like one of the top receivers in the Nation but the rest of the Warriors just fully couldn't string it together enough to keep up with the offensive fire-power of Matt Barkley, Ronald Johnson and the rest of the Trojans. None the less, it was a decent game to watch up until mid-way through the 4th Quarter. The Trojans defense will need to tighten up dramatically once they start playing some of the top-tier teams this year.
Here are the scores:
| Thursday, September 2 | |||||
| RESULT | GAMELINKS | ||||
| Wake Forest 53, Presbyterian 13 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Ball State 27, Southeast Missouri State 10 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Buffalo 31, Rhode Island 0 | Box Score | ||||
| Central Michigan 33, Hampton 0 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Kent State 41, Murray State 10 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| No. 2 Ohio State 45, Marshall 7 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| No. 13 Miami (FL) 45, Florida A&M 0 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Indiana 51, Towson 17 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Rutgers 31, Norfolk State 0 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Minnesota 24, Middle Tennessee 17 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| South Carolina 41, Southern Miss 13 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Florida Atlantic 32, UAB 31 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Iowa State 27, Northern Illinois 10 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Tulane 27, Southeastern Louisiana 21 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Utah 27, No. 15 Pittsburgh 24 (OT) | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Idaho 45, North Dakota 0 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Nevada 49, Eastern Washington 24 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| No. 14 USC 49, Hawaii 36 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
| Friday, September 3 | |||||
| RESULT | GAMELINKS | ||||
| Temple 31, Villanova 24 | Box Score | ||||
| Arizona 41, Toledo 2 | Box Score | Recap | ||||
Previewing the rest of the weekend:
There aren't a bunch of great matchups today but the most notable and significant will more than likely be the matchup of #21 LSU vs. #18 North Carolina. The Tarheels will be without thirteen players and will have their work cut out against an always solid LSU Tiger Team. Aside from that, #6 Ranked TCU will be tested tonight going up against the #24 Ranked Oregon State Beavers led by Jacquizz Rodgers and company. Since there is no Monday Night Football this week, the first week of college football wraps up with quite possibly the game of the week. This is the highest that The Boise State Broncos have ever been ranked at #3. They will have their work cut out against a very stong and potentially dangerous #10 Ranked Virginia Tech Hoakies. Both teams have some phenomenal talent and it will be very interesting to say the least. The game should have plenty of fireworks and excitement and is a very good replacement for the lack of a MNF Game this week.
Here are the remaining games:
| Sunday, September 5 | |||||
| TIME (ET) | MATCHUP | TV | PPV | MOBILE | TICKETS |
| 2:00 PM ET | Tulsa at East Carolina |   |
Tickets | ||
| 3:30 PM ET | Southern Methodist at Texas Tech |  |
ESPN Mobile TV | Tickets | |
| Monday, September 6 | |||||
| TIME (ET) | MATCHUP | TV | PPV | MOBILE | TICKETS |
| 4:00 PM ET | Navy vs. Maryland* | |
ESPN Mobile TV | Tickets | |
| 8:00 PM ET | No. 3 Boise State vs. No. 10 Virginia Tech* | |
ESPN Mobile TV | Tickets | |
Enjoy the games!!
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Looks like I don’t need Yahoo! Sports anymore for my college gameday scores, I love the set up you have here.
Also, just wanted to say Spartie On Michigan State and Raid the Big 12 Texas Tech. I’m feeling an 8-4 season out of both teams, and another rematch in a Bowl Game. I’d be Ok if the Spartans took the rematch, but I bleed Red, so it’s hard not to root for the Red Raiders. It will be interesting to see the team play some defense this season with Mike “Wood Shed” Leach out of the picture.
And high flying offense of Tommy Tuberville?
Oh Yeah, give some more vanilla please…
As far as coach Singletary and the 49ers – Singletary, that dude is legit. He’s legit on all levels. He’s doing what he feels is right.
---Former 49er running back Glen Coffee
I won’t knock his vanilla offense until game 4 or 5 of the season. Let’s face it though, any offense compared to Mike Leach’s is going to look vanilla.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 4, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Where is ''tuberville''at again i was a fan of his at ''Auburn''n he got done wrong.
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 4, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Tuberville brings the Tube Offense to Texas Tech.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 4, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
CBS you got Tennis on their the ''sec''channel i know they have a official sec channel
but tennis are you serious?
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 4, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Not just tennis, US Open tennis. * * Loud Fart Noises!!! * *
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 4, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the Spartans will have a decent year...potentially making the top 25.
They seem to be having a bit of trouble with W. Michigan this morning though. I’m sure they’ll win though.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
I hope they can crack the top 25, but it will be hard to do in the Big 10 (not that it isn’t difficult in other conferences). The Spartans always seem to have a handful of letdown games during the season. I hope you’re right though.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 4, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
Wisconsin and Ohio State are the only real power houses in the Big 10. Penn St. and MInnesota should be decent also. But Mich St. has a shot.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Minnesota
was nearly upset by Middle Tennessee State
1. Pat Devlin QB 2. Jack Crawford DE/OLB 3. Kendric Burney CB 4. DeAndre Brown WR 4. K.J Wright OLB 5. John Estes C 6. Brandon Saine RB 6. Chris Hairston OT 7. Demarlo Belcher WR 7. Julian Posey CB
They won by a full TD... upset?
Anyway…. it’s the first week. A lot of the teams aren’t playing at their peaks.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Well, the Spartans bounced back from an relatively ugly first quarter. I’m looking forward to UConn upsetting the Boys in Maize and Blue. I then look forward to listening to the Rich Rodriguez head hunt begin on Detroit Sports Radio (although it’s been going on for at least a year already).
In all honesty, I think the Wolverines can beat the Huskies, but I’m pulling hard for the Huskies. Down with Rich Rod! You don’t bring a 3-3-5 Defense to the Big Ten! Spartie On!!!
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 4, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Theres home-boy ''Big Mack'' hook em comes on after florida pounds this team
into the ground then everyone will get a chance 2 watch the next ‘’College Champion’’don’t matter who we play this year i QB want get hurt walking out ofthe ‘’locker room’’
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 4, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Vitamin C
College Football loving the nutrients it provides.
Okay! Enough small talk let's get this division!
You know what i '' Hate''about opening weekend is these coaches all play ''cup-cake''teams
you may find 1 or 2 good match ups n those games all come on later in the day thats why im pulling 4 upsets starting with ’florida’’
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 4, 2010 9:54 AM PDT reply actions
GO BEARS!!!!!!
For California, for California,
The hills send back the cry, we're out to do or die...
by WeHaveCrabsAndVD on Sep 4, 2010 10:11 AM PDT reply actions
It's all about the Sooners this year
National Championship here we come!
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Its all about them '' Hook em Horns''
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 4, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Burnt Orange is gonna be burnt in the Red River Rival Game this year... bring it!!
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Great Stuff -USC my Team
l have no idea about college football,except from the dvd of RUDY!! Routing for USC,since they are from California.But l know NOTRE DAME have a kind of awe about them,& ALABAMA (Saw them on a fortune/forbes magazine issue) some years ago!!!l also know Michigan SPARTANS have an awe about them too,back in the day!!!
Keep up the good work Drew K.There’s a lot l can learn from this.
JoePa starts a Freshman QB???
1. Pat Devlin QB 2. Jack Crawford DE/OLB 3. Kendric Burney CB 4. DeAndre Brown WR 4. K.J Wright OLB 5. John Estes C 6. Brandon Saine RB 6. Chris Hairston OT 7. Damarlo Belcher WR 7. Julian Posey CB
According to ESPN
1st true freshman to start the season EVER in Big-Ten history
It’s going to be an interesting game against Bama next week.
1. Pat Devlin QB 2. Jack Crawford DE/OLB 3. Kendric Burney CB 4. DeAndre Brown WR 4. K.J Wright OLB 5. John Estes C 6. Brandon Saine RB 6. Chris Hairston OT 7. Demarlo Belcher WR 7. Julian Posey CB
Tide should roll right over them
Ingram will most likely be back in to the fold. It will be hard to contain both Ingram and Jones. Saban will prob come after the freshman pretty hard.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
BUT....
I am hoping for the upset. Maybe Royste can get it going on the ground and control the tempo
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Florida beating up on Miami (OH)
talent level for Miami just isn’t there. Think I’ll be switching to something else at the half.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Ricky Stanzi is flimsy and clumsy
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Florida has 39 total yards on offense
And it’s in the 3rd quarter with Florida leading!
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Was expecting more from Brantley
He’ll settle down and get better as the year goes by. Mike Pouncey is playing extremely crappy at the center position and the rest of the line is following suit
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
What is wrong with the D?
They put up 7 of the 21 that are on the board right now (almost 14 on Black’s INT return)… the secondary is good. Marsh a good player on the D-line… the linebackers are so-so but Jelani Jenkins and Brandon Harris have good potential to be above average players
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
There's another defensive TD...
Having a hard time agreeing with you there
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Comprehension fail?
I said their defense is top-notch, as in it’s great.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
No I understood....
I think they are, will be…all that.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
The reason it will take a couple games is bc they were all playing behind like 8 guys that went pro from last year
But it doesn’t mean they wont be “top-notch”
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
You have no idea what I said, do you?
I said that the Florida defense was top-notch.
You said—i can’t agree with you there. Their great. they just scored another TD.
I came back and said “I said their defense is great”
you come back with another comment trying to convince me that they’re great.
I agree! I. Didn’t. Say. They. Weren’t. Great. Their Defense is what’s kept them in this game, because the offense sure isn’t doing it.
Good grief.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
didn’t get much sleep last night
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Isn't that standard for you?
I always thought you and Ninjames were the insomniacs of Niners Nation
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
I'm going to try and get a post together sometime next week
James emailed me on that already…so we’ll take a look mid-week or somewhere around then. But just off the top of my head here’s a top 3
1. Kai Forbath – UCLA
2. Devin Barclay – Ohio State
3. Matt Bosher – Miami
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Not unless your name is Al Davis
No kicker is worth a 1st IMO. There are only 32 NFL teams and over 1000 College teams that all have kickers. If our scouts are any good, they can find a kciker for zero draft picks. Look for good undrafted guys is the way to go. Out of all of them though… maybe a 4th or 5th on Forbath.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
I just think there are sooooo many and
don’t feel it’s necessary. There are a lot of awesome kickers who have gone undrafted. Andrus could amount to something if they keep him around on the PS
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Yup
No need to draft a kicker when you can sign a guy off the street.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
No its not
but definitely not anything higher. Unless the guy can hit from 70 yards 9/10…then not worth muc higher. Like I said….there are SO many, and not enough teams to give them jobs.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
I know you guys are talking about kickers, but spending a draft pick on a punter can sometimes work out too. In fact, the best draft pick of the 49ers in the past decade was Andy Lee in round 6! (Ok, Patrick Willis at 11 overall may have been better, or Taylor Mays in round 2 could prove to be better, but you guys get the point)
You want to talk about franchise players coming out of round 6, look no further than Andy [site decorum] Lee.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 4, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: Heh
http://www.sbnation.com/2010/9/4/1669628/matt-leinart-released-cardinals-max-hall-derek-anderson
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
NFL Announcers:Brett Favre::NCAA Announcers:Tim Tebow
OKAY, HE’S GONE. TALK ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE PLEASE.
Pam liked my old sig better.
Florida's Oline is getting worked
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Stanford Cardinal all the way, baby!
All I have to say is I’m psyched for Stanford football. \m/
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Nice! Brantley converts a 4th down
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Go Rice!
As far as coach Singletary and the 49ers – Singletary, that dude is legit. He’s legit on all levels. He’s doing what he feels is right.
---Former 49er running back Glen Coffee
Go McGuffie
The Youtube sensation turned Wolverine, turned Owl.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 4, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
The TCU vs OSU game is pretty good
As far as coach Singletary and the 49ers – Singletary, that dude is legit. He’s legit on all levels. He’s doing what he feels is right.
---Former 49er running back Glen Coffee
OPEN QUESTION:
does anyone know if Patrick Peterson (LSU CB) is likely to return kicks in the NFL, or would they not let him to avoid injury?
i can’t imagine a team would feel comfortable with their best CB out there returning kicks, but the dude has talent. he had 244 return yards with a TD today, and that was just in the first half.
When life gives you fruit, add a bunch of sugar to it.
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