Official College Football Week 13 Thread

cartman · 11-18-2013, 01:53 PM

Three weeks left to go in the regular season. Here are the match ups between Top 25 teams this weekend:

Baylor at Oklahoma State
Missouri at Mississippi
Texas A&M at LSU
Arizona State at UCLA
Wisconsin at Minnesota

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-18-2013, 02:59 PM

Huge game for Mizzou. If they can survive Old Miss, they'll be playing for a trip to the SEC Championship next week at home in the season finale.

Edit: Forgot to note that James Franklin is listed as the starting QB on the depth charts released today.

MacroGuru · 11-18-2013, 04:47 PM

Ugh, don't know where to post this one...it's not happy news. I know Utah is our rival, but their QB Travis Wilson has been a great kid and a solid QB for them, this news is not good.

Utah football: Wilson out for the season | Deseret News

The rumors are firing on things from an aneurism to tumor...prayers for Travis.

Utah Head Coach Kyle Whittingham has been quoted as saying if Travis was to take a head shot, it would means very bad things for him..

MacroGuru · 11-18-2013, 04:48 PM

DOLA

But to make things fun..BYU @ ND this weekend!

dawgfan · 11-18-2013, 05:33 PM

Man, Utah is just snake-bit when it comes to QB's lately.

tarcone · 11-18-2013, 06:12 PM

Iowa-Michigan. We usually handle Michigan pretty well at home. But who knows what will happen. These are 2 programs struggling. Michigan cant find an identity. But if their QB can run, Iowa is toast. Iowa needs to control the ball and the clock.
A win here moves us closer a better bowl game then the Gator.

Matthean · 11-18-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

Iowa-Michigan. We usually handle Michigan pretty well at home. But who knows what will happen. These are 2 programs struggling. Michigan cant find an identity. But if their QB can run, Iowa is toast. Iowa needs to control the ball and the clock.
A win here moves us closer a better bowl game then the Gator.

Gardner hasn't as of late. If the NW game is any clue, Michigan might be putting a more conventional running game together. Still, Gardner is more of an athlete than he is a QB.

MacroGuru · 11-19-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

Man, Utah is just snake-bit when it comes to QB's lately.

Yeah they have...update on the condition

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/utes/57...-utes.html.csp

It's a prior injury to an intracranial artery, It's not necessarily career threatening, but will be re-evaluated in three months.

If the kid is smart, he hangs it up.

Kodos · 11-19-2013, 10:58 AM

We are doomed.

Butter · 11-21-2013, 10:30 AM

So... any chance Jameis wins the Heisman with current allegations swirling? Seems like this isn't going to get cleared up real soon.

Logan · 11-21-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

So... any chance Jameis wins the Heisman with current allegations swirling? Seems like this isn't going to get cleared up real soon.

Strongly doubt it, barring a quick resolution as you say.

General Mike · 11-21-2013, 01:39 PM

I have no desire to watch tonight's game, but I will. Masochism at it's finest.

Logan · 11-21-2013, 02:23 PM

A buddy of mine asked if it was bad enough where I wouldn't torture myself by watching the game tonight and would want to go to a concert...his uncle manages a bunch of bands, so these usually turn into decent nights.

I'm seeking the torture.

General Mike · 11-21-2013, 07:50 PM

already ugly.

mauchow · 11-21-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

already ugly.

Well, I was hopeful that Rutgers would help out Wisconsin for about 7 minutes

Perhaps you pull off an Arkansas comeback.

Logan · 11-21-2013, 07:58 PM

Leave the entire team in Florida.

Logan · 11-21-2013, 07:59 PM

I hope ESPN has a lot more of these random puff pieces to talk about tonight.

General Mike · 11-21-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mauchow

Well, I was hopeful that Rutgers would help out Wisconsin for about 7 minutes

Perhaps you pull off an Arkansas comeback.

Not sure how Rutgers beating UCF would help Wisconsin, but ok.

I can't watch anymore, but I can't stop watching this trainwreck.

mauchow · 11-21-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

Not sure how Rutgers beating UCF would help Wisconsin, but ok.

I can't watch anymore, but I can't stop watching this trainwreck.

Wisconsin needs to get into top 14 for a possible BCS bid.. UCF is ahead of them in all CPU polls, I believe. A loss helps get one step closer.

General Mike · 11-21-2013, 08:55 PM

ah, that makes sense.

General Mike · 11-21-2013, 08:55 PM

heh, punt block td.

mauchow · 11-21-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

ah, that makes sense.

But a Badger win this weekend likely will give them the bump they need to jump them in most CPU polls anyway... and stay ahead as UCF has no games left against teams that are above .500.

Matthean · 11-21-2013, 09:25 PM

Realistically Wisconsin needs to win and move up 4 spots so they only need two spots from their final game.

mauchow · 11-21-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

Realistically Wisconsin needs to win and move up 4 spots so they only need two spots from their final game.

-MSU losing to Northwestern or Minnesota or OSU in B1G CG is required for WI to get a BCS bid.. or tOSU losing twice I guess.....
-One of UCLA/ASU will fall below
-WI will jump UCF in CPU, thus BCS poll
-A&M/LSU play
-A&M/Mizzou play
-Mizzou plays Ole Miss/SEC CG
-NIU/Fresno play tough games in their respective CCG's
-Ok St/Baylor
-South Carolina/Clemson

There are a lot of games that are guaranteed to help the Badgers in some shape or form.. so there isn't too much of a concern of getting to Top 14, for me anyway. And there is usually that huge upset that shocks everyone. What will that be?

miked · 11-21-2013, 10:18 PM

How many more decommits and embarrassments before we make a change in staff. Gary Nova is 10-31 with a pick and he's still in??

Izulde · 11-21-2013, 10:32 PM

UNLV up 20-0 at Air Force end of 1st quarter. Come on guys! Let's get bowl-eligible!

General Mike · 11-21-2013, 10:47 PM

who's got the razor blades?

MrBug708 · 11-21-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mauchow

-MSU losing to Northwestern or Minnesota or OSU in B1G CG is required for WI to get a BCS bid.. or tOSU losing twice I guess.....
-One of UCLA/ASU will fall below
-WI will jump UCF in CPU, thus BCS poll
-A&M/LSU play
-A&M/Mizzou play
-Mizzou plays Ole Miss/SEC CG
-NIU/Fresno play tough games in their respective CCG's
-Ok St/Baylor
-South Carolina/Clemson

There are a lot of games that are guaranteed to help the Badgers in some shape or form.. so there isn't too much of a concern of getting to Top 14, for me anyway. And there is usually that huge upset that shocks everyone. What will that be?

What if Wisconsin is that huge upset?

Izulde · 11-22-2013, 01:04 AM

For the first time in 13 years, UNLV football is bowl-eligible!!! 41-21 final on the road over Air Force, but we frankly almost blew it. Lot of way, way too conservative play-calling in the fourth quarter gave the Falcons numerous chances back in, but luckily our defense held up.

Of course, my gut tells me we need to win our last game to fully lock up the invite.

MrBug708 · 11-22-2013, 02:15 AM

Found the right coach finally?

BishopMVP · 11-22-2013, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Found the right coach finally?

Thomkal · 11-22-2013, 08:06 AM

Congrats to UNLV!

General Mike · 11-22-2013, 03:47 PM

Rutgers: You can't make this shit up

mckerney · 11-22-2013, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomkal

Congrats to UNLV!

tarcone · 11-22-2013, 07:13 PM

Temps in Iowa City for the game tomorrow: Below 20 temp with 20-30 MPH winds and 35 MPH gusts. Im glad Im sitting in my living room watching that one.

mauchow · 11-22-2013, 09:02 PM

I will be enjoing TCF Bank as the Badgers Carry the axe around stadium around 5:45 tomorrow

Tailgating in temps in the teens. Boom. Pumped up.

tarcone · 11-23-2013, 12:46 PM

7-7 at the end of the 1st quarter. Iowa threw a pick 6. And has been driving the ball. It is a decent game to watch.

hoopsguy · 11-23-2013, 01:03 PM

The Purdue/Illini suckfest is underway, and tied 14-14 early 2nd quarter. I'm not quite sure what I'm rooting for in this one, given state of Illinois football. I really don't know what fastest road to recovery is, but my sense is that whatever that road is Tim Beckman is probably not part of it.

BYU 14 · 11-23-2013, 01:53 PM

Is there even 5000 fans at the Miami / Virginia game today? I thought I had tuned into a late season Marlins game for a minute.

mckerney · 11-23-2013, 02:28 PM

Still amazed by turnaround of Northwestern to go from #16 in the country and nearly beating Ohio State to needing to beat Illinois next week to avoid going winless in Big Ten play.

tarcone · 11-23-2013, 02:56 PM

Iowas defense is dominating Michigan. We have out yarded UM 347 to 119. Yet its 21-21 due to a -4 turnover margin.
10 minutes left in the game. Iowa has momentum.

cartman · 11-23-2013, 02:58 PM

Wake Forest has a chance to tie Duke. Would never have thought these two teams would play a meaningful November football game.

cartman · 11-23-2013, 03:01 PM

That INT should get Duke to the ACC title game.

If they can beat North Carolina and get to 10 wins, Cutcliffe has a pretty good case for winning a coach of the year award.

tarcone · 11-23-2013, 03:18 PM

YES! Iowa gets a come from behind win over Michigan on Senior day. Defense was outstanding. Just dominating. Gave up about 129 total yards.
Looks like the Gator Bowl will be calling.

cartman · 11-23-2013, 03:21 PM

Wow, North Carolina over Old Dominion 80-20. Yes, I posted this in the correct college sports thread.
Still 8 minutes to go, but evidently they are not stopping the clock, and the Tar Heels are taking a knee every down.

tarcone · 11-23-2013, 03:25 PM

I would like to note that Iowa's 4 losses came to teams that have a combined record of 39-3.
This win makes me very happy.

britrock88 · 11-23-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Wow, North Carolina over Old Dominion 80-20. Yes, I posted this in the correct college sports thread.
Still 8 minutes to go, but evidently they are not stopping the clock, and the Tar Heels are taking a knee every down.

Interesting way to go about the end of a blowout. Fedora appeared to go all out for 3 quarters. Then he and the ODU coach agreed to a 10-minute fourth quarter, and they're doing what you mentioned. ...Hard to know when and how to call of the dogs, exactly, and I guess this is an alright way of going about it. *shurg*

Lathum · 11-23-2013, 03:54 PM

Going to be a long day for Indiana.

Easy Mac · 11-23-2013, 04:01 PM

Furman wins the southern conference if Samford doesnt lose to Elon right now, but Samford isn't playing along.

cartman · 11-23-2013, 04:23 PM

Wow, Arizona over Oregon 21-3 early in the 2nd quarter.

11-18-2013, 02:59 PM	#2
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Huge game for Mizzou. If they can survive Old Miss, they'll be playing for a trip to the SEC Championship next week at home in the season finale. Edit: Forgot to note that James Franklin is listed as the starting QB on the depth charts released today. Last edited by Mizzou B-ball fan : 11-18-2013 at 03:01 PM.

11-18-2013, 04:47 PM	#3
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Ugh, don't know where to post this one...it's not happy news. I know Utah is our rival, but their QB Travis Wilson has been a great kid and a solid QB for them, this news is not good. Utah football: Wilson out for the season \| Deseret News The rumors are firing on things from an aneurism to tumor...prayers for Travis. Utah Head Coach Kyle Whittingham has been quoted as saying if Travis was to take a head shot, it would means very bad things for him.. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

11-18-2013, 04:48 PM	#4
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	DOLA But to make things fun..BYU @ ND this weekend! __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

11-18-2013, 06:12 PM	#6
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Iowa-Michigan. We usually handle Michigan pretty well at home. But who knows what will happen. These are 2 programs struggling. Michigan cant find an identity. But if their QB can run, Iowa is toast. Iowa needs to control the ball and the clock. A win here moves us closer a better bowl game then the Gator. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

11-19-2013, 10:58 AM	#9
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	We are doomed. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

11-18-2013, 05:33 PM	#5
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	Man, Utah is just snake-bit when it comes to QB's lately.

11-21-2013, 10:30 AM	#10
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	So... any chance Jameis wins the Heisman with current allegations swirling? Seems like this isn't going to get cleared up real soon. __________________ My listening habits

11-21-2013, 01:39 PM	#12
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	I have no desire to watch tonight's game, but I will. Masochism at it's finest. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

11-21-2013, 02:23 PM	#13
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	A buddy of mine asked if it was bad enough where I wouldn't torture myself by watching the game tonight and would want to go to a concert...his uncle manages a bunch of bands, so these usually turn into decent nights. I'm seeking the torture.

11-21-2013, 07:50 PM	#14
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	already ugly.

11-21-2013, 07:58 PM	#16
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Leave the entire team in Florida.

11-21-2013, 07:59 PM	#17
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I hope ESPN has a lot more of these random puff pieces to talk about tonight.

11-21-2013, 08:55 PM	#20
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	ah, that makes sense.

11-21-2013, 09:25 PM	#23
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Realistically Wisconsin needs to win and move up 4 spots so they only need two spots from their final game. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

11-21-2013, 10:18 PM	#25
miked College Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Dirty	How many more decommits and embarrassments before we make a change in staff. Gary Nova is 10-31 with a pick and he's still in?? __________________ Commish of the United Baseball League (OOTP 6.5)

11-21-2013, 10:32 PM	#26
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	UNLV up 20-0 at Air Force end of 1st quarter. Come on guys! Let's get bowl-eligible! __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

11-21-2013, 10:47 PM	#27
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	who's got the razor blades?

11-22-2013, 01:04 AM	#29
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	For the first time in 13 years, UNLV football is bowl-eligible!!! 41-21 final on the road over Air Force, but we frankly almost blew it. Lot of way, way too conservative play-calling in the fourth quarter gave the Falcons numerous chances back in, but luckily our defense held up. Of course, my gut tells me we need to win our last game to fully lock up the invite. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

11-22-2013, 02:15 AM	#30
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Found the right coach finally?

11-22-2013, 08:06 AM	#32
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Congrats to UNLV!

11-22-2013, 03:47 PM	#33
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Rutgers: You can't make this shit up __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

11-22-2013, 07:13 PM	#35
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Temps in Iowa City for the game tomorrow: Below 20 temp with 20-30 MPH winds and 35 MPH gusts. Im glad Im sitting in my living room watching that one. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

11-22-2013, 09:02 PM	#36
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	I will be enjoing TCF Bank as the Badgers Carry the axe around stadium around 5:45 tomorrow Tailgating in temps in the teens. Boom. Pumped up. Last edited by mauchow : 11-22-2013 at 09:04 PM.

11-23-2013, 12:46 PM	#37
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	7-7 at the end of the 1st quarter. Iowa threw a pick 6. And has been driving the ball. It is a decent game to watch. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

11-23-2013, 01:03 PM	#38
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	The Purdue/Illini suckfest is underway, and tied 14-14 early 2nd quarter. I'm not quite sure what I'm rooting for in this one, given state of Illinois football. I really don't know what fastest road to recovery is, but my sense is that whatever that road is Tim Beckman is probably not part of it.

11-23-2013, 01:53 PM	#39
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Is there even 5000 fans at the Miami / Virginia game today? I thought I had tuned into a late season Marlins game for a minute.

11-23-2013, 02:28 PM	#40
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Still amazed by turnaround of Northwestern to go from #16 in the country and nearly beating Ohio State to needing to beat Illinois next week to avoid going winless in Big Ten play.

11-23-2013, 02:56 PM	#41
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Iowas defense is dominating Michigan. We have out yarded UM 347 to 119. Yet its 21-21 due to a -4 turnover margin. 10 minutes left in the game. Iowa has momentum. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

11-23-2013, 02:58 PM	#42
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Wake Forest has a chance to tie Duke. Would never have thought these two teams would play a meaningful November football game. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

11-23-2013, 03:01 PM	#43
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	That INT should get Duke to the ACC title game. If they can beat North Carolina and get to 10 wins, Cutcliffe has a pretty good case for winning a coach of the year award. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 11-23-2013 at 03:08 PM.

11-23-2013, 03:18 PM	#44
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	YES! Iowa gets a come from behind win over Michigan on Senior day. Defense was outstanding. Just dominating. Gave up about 129 total yards. Looks like the Gator Bowl will be calling. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

11-23-2013, 03:21 PM	#45
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Wow, North Carolina over Old Dominion 80-20. Yes, I posted this in the correct college sports thread. Still 8 minutes to go, but evidently they are not stopping the clock, and the Tar Heels are taking a knee every down. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 11-23-2013 at 03:22 PM.

11-23-2013, 03:25 PM	#46
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I would like to note that Iowa's 4 losses came to teams that have a combined record of 39-3. This win makes me very happy. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

11-23-2013, 03:54 PM	#48
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Going to be a long day for Indiana.

11-23-2013, 04:01 PM	#49
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Furman wins the southern conference if Samford doesnt lose to Elon right now, but Samford isn't playing along.