On Campus 9/23
5 Games to Watch:
Hawaii vs. #25 Boise State- The Broncos have crept into the Top 25 this week, and even though Coach Dan Hawkins has moved on to bigger things at Colorado, he left the Boise State program in good hands. Senior QB Jared Zabransky (Paul how long has he been there, seriously) leads a balanced Bronco attack, and has won 20 straight WAC games at home. June Jones and Hawaii bring their high octane offense which is ranked second in the nation in passing. Hawaii has a chance to get a huge early season win. This game will get someone off to a good start in WAC conference play.
Bowling Green vs. Kent State- An early season MAC match-up between in state rivals, one of these teams will go to 2-0 in the conference and have the leg up in East Division. The Golden Flashes got their first win last week on the road in conference against Miami (OH). The Flashes want to control the clock with there backfield of Eugene Jarvis & Julian Edleman. Bowling Green is lead by their dual threat QB Anthony Turner who has almost 600 yards of total offense in 3 games. The Falcons however give up yards and points by the boat load, surrendering over 30 points a game this season.
#8 Louisville vs. Kansas State- The Cardinals are flying high with one of their highest rankings ever and the nations best offense, but going to Manhattan Kansas (the Little Apple) could be a trap. For the second season in a row Louisville QB Brian Brohm is injured and backup Hunter Cantwell takes the reigns. The K-State defense has been stout this year only allowing 10 points a game, and the defense has not given up a TD in over 8 quarters. The Wildcats have a chance to ruin the Cardinals season and since 200 they have only lost one non conference home game.
#22 Arizona State vs. #21 California- Cal has re-established themselves after a season opening pounding at the hands of Tennessee. Nate Longshore is the established QB finally and he seems more comfortable. ASU Coach Dirk Koetter has yet to win a game in the state of California in his fives years in Tempe. Before the season he made the unpopular decision to start Sophomore Rudi Carpenter. That decision has paid off as Carpenter improved to 7-1 as a starter and thrown 9 TD’s in three games. The key to the game could be All-American running back Marshawn Lynch who is averaging 7 yards a carry.
#24 Penn State vs. #1 Ohio State- This game feature two of the nations best players, OSU QB Troy Smith and PSU linebacker Paul Poluszny. Smith leads the highly potent and balanced Buckeye offensive attack. Smith has yet to throw an interception in three games and is the highest rated qB in the country. Poluszny and the Nittany Lion defense have to try and disrupt the timing of the Buckeyes offense. The x-factor is who can make the game changing play, and for that look to Ted Ginn Jr. for the Buckeyes.
4 Players to see:
Garrett Wolfe, RB Northern Illinois- Wolfe is leading the country in rushing by more than 100 yards this year. He ripped off 171 yards in the season opener against Ohio State and last week a mind numbing 263 yards averaging 11 yards a carry against Buffalo. This week Wolfe goes against the Indiana State Sycamores who have given up 300 yards on the ground the last two weeks. Wolfe has a chance to go for a record setting performance.
Derek Kinder, WR Pittsburgh- Kinder is leading the country in receiving. Two weeks ago he had one of the all time great stat lines; 3 rec. 172 yards 2 TD’s, 57.3 yards per catch. Overall he is averaging 23 yards a catch and has 4 TD’s on the season. Pittsburgh plays the 0-2 Citadel Bulldogs and Kinder should be able to have another huge day for his Panthers and get them to 3-1.
Brandon Coutu, K Georgia- Coutu is a veteran kicker who has yet to miss on anything this year. He has connected on 7 consecutive field goals, none shorter than 32 yards and he set a career long this season of 55 yards. Georgia should move the ball at will against Colorado so Coutu will have plenty of work this weekend.
Chase Daniel, QB Missouri- Daniel had the unenviable task of replacing the best QB in Missouri history, the double threat Brad Smith. Many thought that Missouri would take a step back with Daniel but he has molded this team in his image. Instead of worrying about being a double threat, Daniel has used his arm to get Missouri to a 3-0 record with a good chance to go 4-0. Daniel has completed 24 passes a game and thrown 7 TD’s against 1 INT.
Hawaii vs. #25 Boise State- The Broncos have crept into the Top 25 this week, and even though Coach Dan Hawkins has moved on to bigger things at Colorado, he left the Boise State program in good hands. Senior QB Jared Zabransky (Paul how long has he been there, seriously) leads a balanced Bronco attack, and has won 20 straight WAC games at home. June Jones and Hawaii bring their high octane offense which is ranked second in the nation in passing. Hawaii has a chance to get a huge early season win. This game will get someone off to a good start in WAC conference play.
Bowling Green vs. Kent State- An early season MAC match-up between in state rivals, one of these teams will go to 2-0 in the conference and have the leg up in East Division. The Golden Flashes got their first win last week on the road in conference against Miami (OH). The Flashes want to control the clock with there backfield of Eugene Jarvis & Julian Edleman. Bowling Green is lead by their dual threat QB Anthony Turner who has almost 600 yards of total offense in 3 games. The Falcons however give up yards and points by the boat load, surrendering over 30 points a game this season.
#8 Louisville vs. Kansas State- The Cardinals are flying high with one of their highest rankings ever and the nations best offense, but going to Manhattan Kansas (the Little Apple) could be a trap. For the second season in a row Louisville QB Brian Brohm is injured and backup Hunter Cantwell takes the reigns. The K-State defense has been stout this year only allowing 10 points a game, and the defense has not given up a TD in over 8 quarters. The Wildcats have a chance to ruin the Cardinals season and since 200 they have only lost one non conference home game.
#22 Arizona State vs. #21 California- Cal has re-established themselves after a season opening pounding at the hands of Tennessee. Nate Longshore is the established QB finally and he seems more comfortable. ASU Coach Dirk Koetter has yet to win a game in the state of California in his fives years in Tempe. Before the season he made the unpopular decision to start Sophomore Rudi Carpenter. That decision has paid off as Carpenter improved to 7-1 as a starter and thrown 9 TD’s in three games. The key to the game could be All-American running back Marshawn Lynch who is averaging 7 yards a carry.
#24 Penn State vs. #1 Ohio State- This game feature two of the nations best players, OSU QB Troy Smith and PSU linebacker Paul Poluszny. Smith leads the highly potent and balanced Buckeye offensive attack. Smith has yet to throw an interception in three games and is the highest rated qB in the country. Poluszny and the Nittany Lion defense have to try and disrupt the timing of the Buckeyes offense. The x-factor is who can make the game changing play, and for that look to Ted Ginn Jr. for the Buckeyes.
4 Players to see:
Garrett Wolfe, RB Northern Illinois- Wolfe is leading the country in rushing by more than 100 yards this year. He ripped off 171 yards in the season opener against Ohio State and last week a mind numbing 263 yards averaging 11 yards a carry against Buffalo. This week Wolfe goes against the Indiana State Sycamores who have given up 300 yards on the ground the last two weeks. Wolfe has a chance to go for a record setting performance.
Derek Kinder, WR Pittsburgh- Kinder is leading the country in receiving. Two weeks ago he had one of the all time great stat lines; 3 rec. 172 yards 2 TD’s, 57.3 yards per catch. Overall he is averaging 23 yards a catch and has 4 TD’s on the season. Pittsburgh plays the 0-2 Citadel Bulldogs and Kinder should be able to have another huge day for his Panthers and get them to 3-1.
Brandon Coutu, K Georgia- Coutu is a veteran kicker who has yet to miss on anything this year. He has connected on 7 consecutive field goals, none shorter than 32 yards and he set a career long this season of 55 yards. Georgia should move the ball at will against Colorado so Coutu will have plenty of work this weekend.
Chase Daniel, QB Missouri- Daniel had the unenviable task of replacing the best QB in Missouri history, the double threat Brad Smith. Many thought that Missouri would take a step back with Daniel but he has molded this team in his image. Instead of worrying about being a double threat, Daniel has used his arm to get Missouri to a 3-0 record with a good chance to go 4-0. Daniel has completed 24 passes a game and thrown 7 TD’s against 1 INT.
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