NCAA Football Simulation Dynasty: 2007 and Beyond

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Boise, Hawai'i to duke it out for WAC supremacy
WAC News

It literally will be a two-horse race in the WAC this season, as Boise State and Hawai'i will battle each other all the way to the finish. It will definately be an exciting finish, as both programs will close out their conference schedules against each other, which will determine the conference champion.

The Broncos are the favorites, coming in as the defending champs and off a perfect 13-0 season, including one of the greatest bowl game upsets ever. Boise State used several trick plays down the stretch to upset Oklahoma 43-42 in overtime of the Fiesta Bowl.

Hawai'i will put up a major fight though, hoping to knock Boise State off and win the WAC title. The Warriors are paced by their all-out pass attack, which will have a bunch of weapons.

Let's take a look at the 2007-08 WAC teams, in order of predicted finish.

1) Boise State Broncos (#23)

Last Season Record: 13-0 (8-0) *WAC Champions*
Postseason Result: Won 43-42 (OT) over Oklahoma in Fiesta Bowl

Impact Players
RB Ian Johnson [JR]
FS Marty Tadman [SR]
CB Orlando Scandrick [JR]

Offense (B)
Boise State has an offense built to run the ball, which is odd for a WAC member. Johnson is a bruising tailback and will have plenty of holes made from a dominating and experienced (3 seniors, 2 juniors) offensive line. The Broncos look weak in the passing game though, as senior QB Taylor Tharp has a very young and average receiving group at his disposal.

Defense (B-)
The secondary looks great. The front seven? Not so much. The Broncos will need to get a serious pass rush in this pass-happy conference, but I'm not sure if they can do it with this group. The secondary seems ready to take on all challengers, which provides hope.

Special Teams (B-)
Two average freshman are slotted for the kicking duties.

Overall (B-)
Boise State has a good squad, but can they really hold off the upstart Warriors? It will be an interesting road to a repeat.

2) Hawai'i Warriors (#26)

Last Season Record: 11-3 (7-1)
Postseason Result: Won 41-24 over Arizona State in Hawai'i Bowl

Impact Players
QB Colt Brennan [SR]
WR Davone Bess [JR]
OLB Adam Leonard [JR]

Offense (B+)
Look out folks. Record-setting QB Brennan is looking to light up opposing defenses for tons of passing TDs this season. Brennan has plenty of weapons to utilize like WRs Bess, senior Jason Rivers and junior Ryan Grice-Mullens, and an excellent o-line to set up behind. Adding to this already explosive passing offense is true freshman RB Kealoha Pilares, who will be an underrated asset.

Defense (B-)
If you wanted to call any WAC defense great, this is the one you would refer to. The Warriors are very balanced and experienced on defense, with only 1 starter younger than a junior. The front seven looks solid and the secondary has the right stuff.

Special Teams (B)
Two juniors will kick... but will they even need them? Hawai'i will rack up TDs by the truckloads.

Overall (B)
If Boise State wasn't the defending champs, Hawai'i would be the clear favorites. They open the season just outside the Top 25, but they will change that quickly.

3) Nevada Wolfpack (#74)

Last Season Record: 8-5 (5-3)
Postseason Result: Lost 21-20 to Miami in MPC Computers Bowl

Impact Players
OLB Ezra Butler [SR]
WR Marko Mitchell [JR]
DT Matt Hines [SR]

Offense (C)
A changing of the guard is happening at Nevada, where they will probably look to run more often with redshirt freshman dual-threat QB Colin Kaepernick running the show. Kaepernick gives Nevada a much-needed offensive threat, as they seem to be lacking a bunch. Mitchell and junior WR Mike McCoy look good, as does junior RB Luke Lippincott, but the o-line is a concern.

Defense (C)
Nevada seems to have one decent starter at each position, which creates a good balance. The worrisome part is that they don't have any stars and seem to be very average as a group. They might struggle in this high-flying conference... but just a little.

Special Teams (B)
There is nothing "special" about this group.

Overall (C)
Nevada has a very average squad overall. Not enough to contend, but enough to finish over .500.

4) San Jose State Spartans (#80)

Last Season Record: 9-4 (5-3)
Postseason Result: Won 20-12 over New Mexico in New Mexico Bowl

Impact Players
OLB Matt Castelo [SR]
RB Yonus Davis [SR]
Qb Adam Tafralis [SR]

Offense (C)
Tafralis and Davis give the Spartans a great backfield tandem, but the rest of the offense is downright awful. The offensive line could hinder their chances severly.

Defense (C+)
You can usually cover up a poor offense with a solid defense, and San Jose State makes a respectable effort at that. Most of the front seven looks solid (minus MLB) and their cornerbacks are good. Senior CB Dwight Lowery is arguably the best defensive player in the conference, but he will need this deep safeties to really improve.

Special Teams (B)
Senior punter Waylon Prather (6'3, 220 lbs.) is built like a linebacker.

Overall (C)
Their offense will keep them down too much to overcome. Their defense might push them to at least 6 wins though.

5) Fresno State Bulldogs (#84)

Last Season Record: 4-8 (4-4)
Postseason Result: DNQ

Impact Players
DE Tyler Clutts [SR]
DE Jason Roberts [JR]
QB Tom Brandstater [JR]

Offense (C+)
Fresno State has a solid QB (Brandstater), some young playmakers (sophomore RB Lonyae Miller) and a decent o-line (4 juniors, 1 senior). Where they go this season will really depend on their offensive production. They should be able to beat a bunch of conference squads and go easily finish 3rd.

Defense (C+)
Solid and experienced front seven. A semi-young secondary. The key for them is the leadership of senior CB Damon Jenkins, who must keep his sophomore d-back teammates focused against their pass-happy rivals.

Special Teams (A-)
The best unit in the conference, featuring Preseason all-conference senior kicker Clint Stitser.

Overall (B-)
Possibly the only other serious challenger for the WAC crown. They won't win it, but they'll surprise a few.

6) New Mexico State Aggies (#100)

Last Season Record: 4-8 (2-6)
Postseason Result: DNQ

Impact Players
QB Chase Holbrook [JR]
FS Cole Marton [SR]
RB Justin Buries [SR]

Offense (B-)
One of the top units in the conferences, thanks to their all-out passing attack. Holbrook is 2nd only to Hawai'i's Brennan in the WAC, and he also has receiver weapons like junior WR Chris Williams to deploy. Buries is a solid runner but will be more important catching passes out of the backfield.

Defense (C-)
Their offense will score a ton but the defense will allow opponents to do the same. Marton really is the only bright spot on this subpar unit.

Special Teams (B-)
A senior and a freshman on the roster, but neither of them are any good.

Overall (C)
The Aggies are destined for shootouts --- most of them they won't win.

7) Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (#112)

Last Season Record: 3-10 (1-7)
Postseason Result: DNQ

Impact Players
MLB Brannon Jackson [SR]
WR Josh Wheeler [JR]
QB Zac Champion [SR]

Offense (C)
Champion will try to have the Bulldogs live up to his name, but he won't be able to do well behind a concerning o-line. Wheeler leads a decent group of receivers, but they have no run game.

Defense (C)
The Bulldogs actually have a few defenders on the Preseason all-conference team, but that's the only positives. Jackson will need to duplicate himself quickly for Louisiana Tech to be even close to a solid defense.

Special Teams (B-)
Really? Your senior kicker is that bad?

Overall (C-)
The Bulldogs have a lot of weak spots. How many wins did they get last year, 3? Yeah that seems about right.

8) Utah State Aggies (#114)

Last Season Record: 1-11 (1-7)
Postseason Result: DNQ

Impact Players
WR Kevin Robinson [SR]
QB Leon Jackson III [SR]
MLB Jake Hutton [JR]

Offense (C)
Jackson is a fast dual-threat QB and Robinson has a lot of talent. Unfortunately, this Aggie offense doesn't have anything else.

Defense (C)
The front seven is bad, and the secondary is worse. The good news is they only have 3 senior starters, so next year could be better.

Special Teams (B)
Below average sophomores.

Overall (C-)
Utah State is definately better than 1 win. They are good enough for 2.

9) Idaho Vandals (#116)

Last Season Record: 4-8 (3-5)
Postseason Result: DNQ

Impact Players
OLB David Vobora [SR]
RB Brian Flowers [SR]
CB Stanley Franks [SR]

Offense (C)
Flowers better plan on making all the plays, because it appears he's the only one capable of making any. One young player to watch is OG Mike Iupati.

Defense (C-)
A pretty senior-laden defense, but beyond that is rough. Vobora and Franks are pretty good though.

Special Teams (C)
Probably the worst combined unit in the conference.

Overall (D+)
Most teams just have that championship "look". Idaho's look doesn't look anything like that.

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Week 1 --- Top 25 Schedule
(Note: Gold = Game of the Week, Bold = National Broadcast)
(Note: All times EST)

Weber State @ #23 Boise State, Thurs. 6:30 pm
#3 LSU @ Mississippi State, Thurs. 7:30 pm (ESPN)
Buffalo @ #20 Rutgers, Thurs. 7:30 pm
Murray State @ #11 Louisville, Thurs. 7:30 pm
ECU @ #9 Virginia Tech, Sat. 12:30 pm
Western Michigan @ #6 West Virginia, Sat. 12:30 pm
#8 Oklahoma @ North Texas, Sat. 12:30 pm
Appalachian State @ #2 Michigan, Sat. 12:30 pm
Youngstown State @ #12 Ohio State, Sat. 12:30 pm
Oklahoma State @ #18 Georgia, Sat. 12:30 pm (CBS)
Nevada @ #14 Nebraska, Sat. 12:30 pm
Wake Forest @ #25 Boston College, Sat. 12:30 pm (ESPN)
Kansas State @ #13 Auburn, Sat. 12:30 pm (ESPN2)
Troy @ #10 Arkansas, Sat. 12:30 pm
FIU @ #17 Penn State, Sat. 3:00 pm
Arkansas State @ #5 Texas, Sat. 3:30 pm
#19 UCLA @ Stanford, Sat. 3:30 pm
Washington State @ #7 Wisconsin, Sat. 3:30 pm (ESPN)
Western Kentucky @ #4 Florida, Sat. 6:00 pm
Baylor @ #22 TCU, Sat. 6:00 pm
#15 Tennessee @ #16 California, Sat. 6:00 pm (ABC)
Idaho @ #1 USC, Sat. 6:30 pm
Montana State @ #24 Texas A&M, Sat. 7:00 pm
#21 Florida State @ Clemson, Sun. 8:00 pm (ESPN)

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Tennesse, Cal open year with SEC/Pac-10 ranked showdown
NCAA News

The SEC and Pac-10 are two of the best conferences in the nation coming into this season, and each conference will be represented well by a ranked squad in a highly-anticipated season-opening matchup. Sixteenth-ranked California will welcome #15 Tennessee to Berkeley for some early-season bragging rights.

Winning this game will be a great jump start for either squad and could be a precursor to the season ahead. The teams are evenly matched, but the key to the game will be the Volunteers' ability to stop or slow down this high-powered Cal attack.

The Golden Bears have a bunch of playmakers on offense, like the ever-dangerous WR DeSean Jackson and a bruising tailback in RB Justin Forsett. All of this is of course led by junior QB Nate Longshore, who kicks everything into motion.

Tennessee will need to limit the Bears with their excellent defense for them to score a tough road victory. In the end though, I can see Cal's offense just thriving in front of their home crowd.

Tennessee Ratings California
B+ ---Overall--- A-
B+ ---Offense--- A
B+ ---Defense--- B-

Prediction: #16 California 38, #15 Tennessee 28

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#16 Cal holds off rallying #15 Tennessee
NCAA News

The 16th-ranked California Golden Bears built up an early 28-7 lead, but still had to rally late in the 4th quarter to score a 45-38 upset over #15 Tennessee in a tough SEC/Pac-10 battle.

California jumped out to a 21-0 lead right away and led 28-7 early in the 2nd quarter, but Tennessee would not go away quietly. The Volunteers cut into the lead and only trailed 28-21 at the half.

In the 2nd half, Tennessee continued to work the suddenly-spooked California defense. With 12:25 to go in the 4th quarter, the Volunteers took their 1st lead of the day on RB LaMarcus Coker's 2nd TD run at 35-31.

It was then California's turn to rally, as they got two TD passes from junior QB Nate Longshore with under 7 minutes left to boost Cal ahead for good at 45-35. Tennessee kicked a late field goal with only 31 seconds left to account for the final score.

Longshore had an excellent day for the Cal offense, which racked up 412 yards. The junior QB threw for 267 yards and accounted for 5 TDs, four through the air. RB Justin Forsett caught 2 TDs, and WR Lavelle Hawkins' 27-yard TD catch in the 4th quarter put Cal up 38-35. Junior WR DeSean Jackson was shut down until the final frame, turning his only catch of the day into an 11-yard TD. Freshman RB Jahvid Best led all rushers with 123 yards.

Tennessee out up quite a comeback and outgained Cal with 442 yards, but their defense fell apart at the worst time. It was the Volunteer rushing attack that did the most damage, with Coker and RB Arian Foster each scoring 2 TDs on the ground. Senior QB Erik Ainge threw for 191 yards and a TD before leaving the game due to a minor injury, but backup sophomore Jonathan Crompton filled in nicely. Crompton completed 12-of-16 passes for 101 yards. Junior WR Lucas Taylor led all receivers with 134 yards and scored on an 83-yard bomb.

Box Score

TENN 7 : 14 : 7 : 10 - 38
CAL 21 : 7 : 3 : 14 - 45

1st Quarter
(12:25) CAL --- Forsett 6 pass from Longshore (Schneider kick) --- CAL 7-0
(9:46) CAL --- Montgomery 1 run (Schneider kick) --- CAL 14-0
(4:03) CAL --- Longshore 3 run (Schneider kick) --- CAL 21-0
(2:47) TENN --- Foster 77 run (Lincoln kick) --- CAL 21-7

2nd Quarter
(14:05) CAL --- Forsett 19 pass from Longshore (Schneider kick) --- CAL 28-7
(4:25) TENN --- Taylor 83 pass from Ainge (Lincoln kick) --- CAL 28-14
(1:47) TENN --- Foster 1 run (Lincoln kick) --- CAL 28-21

3rd Quarter
(9:16) CAL --- Schneider 28 FG --- CAL 31-21
(4:16) TENN --- Coker 1 run (Lincoln kick) --- CAL 31-28

4th Quarter
(12:25) TENN --- Coker 7 run (Lincoln kick) --- TENN 35-31
(6:55) CAL --- Hawkins 27 pass from Longshore (Schneider kick) --- CAL 38-35
(4:12) CAL --- Jackson 11 pass from Longshore (Schneider kick) --- CAL 45-35
(0:31) TENN --- Lincoln 18 FG --- CAL 45-38

Team Stats

1st Downs:
TENN --- 16 ... CAL --- 20
Total Offense:
TENN --- 442 ... CAL --- 412
Rushes-Yards:
TENN --- 26-150 ... CAL --- 25-145
Passing (C-A-I):
TENN --- 23-38-1 ... CAL --- 24-40-0
Passing Yards:
TENN --- 292 ... CAL --- 267
Times Sacked:
TENN --- 3 ... CAL --- 3
3rd Down Conversions:
TENN --- 6-12 ... CAL --- 6-12
Turnovers:
TENN --- 3 ... CAL --- 1
Penalties-Yards:
TENN --- 5-31 ... CAL --- 8-50
Time of Possession:
TENN --- 28:50 ... CAL --- 31:10

Individual Stats

TENNESSEE

Erik Ainge, QB --- 11 - 22 - 191 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Jonathan Crompton, QB --- 12 - 16 - 101 yds

LaMarcus Coker, RB --- 15 att. - 83 yds, 2 TD; 3 rec. - 31 yds
Arian Foster, RB --- 6 att. - 76 yds, 2 TD

Lucas Taylor, WR --- 6 rec. - 134 yds, TD
Josh Briscoe, WR --- 6 rec. - 52 yds

Rico McCoy, OLB --- 10 tkls (2 TFL), 1 sack, FF
J.T. Mapu, DT --- 6 tkls (2 TFL), 1 sack
Xavier Mitchell, DE --- 3 tkls (2 TFL), 1 sack

CALIFORNIA

Nate Longshore, QB --- 24 - 40 - 267 yds, 4 TD; 5 att. - 4 yds, TD

Jahvid Best, RB --- 16 att. - 123 yds
James Montgomery, RB --- 2 att. - 8 yds, TD

Lavelle Hawkins, WR --- 8 rec. - 67 yds, TD
Robert Jordan, WR --- 7 rec. - 105 yds
Justin Forsett, RB --- 4 rec. - 41 yds, 2 TD
DeSean Jackson, WR --- 1 rec. - 11 yds, TD

Worrell Williams, OLB --- 11 tkls (4 TFL), 1 sack, FF
Justin Moye, OLB --- 9 tkls (4 TFL), 1 sack, FF
Syd'Quan Thompson, CB --- 7 tkls, INT

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Top 25 Week 1 Results
(Note: Bold = Upset, Gold = Game of the Week)

#1 USC 56, Idaho 7
#2 Michigan 48, Appalachian State 7
#3 LSU 24, Mississippi State 17
#4 Florida 58, Western Kentucky 0
#5 Texas 44, Arkansas State 20
Western Michigan 30, #6 West Virginia 27 (2OT)
#7 Wisconsin 31, Washington State 21
#8 Oklahoma 47, North Texas 10
#9 Virginia Tech 31, ECU 14
#10 Arkansas 24, Troy 17
#11 Louisville 66, Murray State 7
#12 Ohio State 52, Youngstown State 0
#13 Auburn 28, Kansas State 21
#14 Nebraska 42, Nevada 13
#16 California 45, #15 Tennessee 38
#17 Penn State 41, FIU 14
Oklahoma State 51, #18 Georgia 17
#19 UCLA 21, Stanford 7
#20 Rutgers 56, Buffalo 0
#21 Florida State 31, Clemson 17
#22 TCU 52, Baylor 6
#23 Boise State 42, Weber State 0
#24 Texas A&M 56, Montana State 7
#25 Boston College 31, Wake Forest 7

New Top 25 Coaches Poll
(Note: Previous Rank in (), 1st place votes in [])

1 (1) USC [39] --- 1-0
2 (2) Michigan [21] --- 1-0
3 (3) LSU [1] --- 1-0
4 (4) Florida --- 1-0
5 (5) Texas --- 1-0
6 (7) Wisconsin --- 1-0
7 (8) Oklahoma --- 1-0
8 (9) Virginia Tech --- 1-0
9 (10) Arkansas --- 1-0
10 (11) Louisville --- 1-0
11 (12) Ohio State --- 1-0
12 (13) Auburn --- 1-0
13 (14) Nebraska --- 1-0
14 (16) California --- 1-0
15 (17) Penn State --- 1-0
16 (19) UCLA --- 1-0
17 (20) Rutgers --- 1-0
18 (21) Florida State --- 1-0
19 (6) West Virginia --- 0-1
20 (15) Tennessee --- 0-1
21 (22) TCU --- 1-0
22 (23) Boise State --- 1-0
23 (24) Texas A&M --- 1-0
24 (25) Boston College --- 1-0
25 (NR) Oklahoma State --- 1-0

Also Receiving Votes: Georgia Tech, Hawai'i, Georgia, USF, Miami, South Carolina, Alabama

Dropped Out: #18 Georgia

Heisman Watch

1) Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas >>>
Season Stats: 4 att. - 29 yds

2) John David Booty, QB, USC >>>
Season Stats: 27 - 33 - 416 yds, 7 TDs

3) Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville >>>
Season Stats: 17 - 25 - 180 yds, 4 TDs

4) Colt Brennan, QB, Hawai'i >>>
Season Stats: DNP (bye last week)

5) Mike Hart, RB, Michigan ^^^
Season Stats: 16 att. - 134 yds, 4 TDs

National Players of the Week

Offense:
John David Booty, QB, USC
27 - 33 - 416 yards, 7 TDs; 2 att. - 12 yds

Defense:
Trimane Goddard, SS, North Carolina
3 tkls, 2 INT, TD

Notable Injuries

Arizona State MLB Robert James --- Out 3 weeks (high ankle sprain)
Bowling Green OC Kory Lichtensteiger --- Out 6 weeks (broken ribs)
BYU WR Matt Allen --- Out for season (severe concussion)
Clemson OT Barry Richardson --- Out 3 weeks (broken ribs)
Clemson RB C.J. Spiller --- Out 2 weeks (hip pointer)
Florida State OT Shannon Boatman --- Out 3 weeks (strained knee)
Florida State QB Drew Weatherford --- Out 3 weeks (hip pointer)
Illinois OLB J Leman --- Out 3 weeks (bruised shoulder)
Kent State CB Jack Williams --- Out 3 weeks (MCL sprain)
Miami QB Kyle Wright --- Out 4 weeks (broken ribs)
Troy CB Leodis McKelvin --- Out 5 weeks (torn hamstring)
USC OT Sam Baker --- Out 4 weeks (strained back)

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ACC Week 1 Results

#9 Virginia Tech 31, ECU 14
Georgia Tech 31, Notre Dame 14
#21 Florida State 31, Clemson 17
Miami 41, Marshall 10
Duke 27, Connecticut 25
#25 Boston College 31, Wake Forest 7
North Carolina 34, James Madison 13
UCF 35, N.C. State 10
Virginia 31, Wyoming 24
Maryland 73, Villanova 0

ACC Players of the Week

Offense:
Jameel Sewell, QB, Virginia
18 - 27 - 287 yds, 3 TD; 5 att. - 19 yds

Defense:
Trimane Goddard, SS, North Carolina
3 tkls, 2 INT, TD

Big Ten Week 1 Results

#2 Michigan 48, Appalachian State 7
#12 Ohio State 52, Youngstown State 0
Illinois 30, Missouri 0
Northwestern 45, Northeastern 7
Indiana 35, Indiana State 0
Michigan State 49, UAB 16
Minnesota 20, Bowling Green 14
Iowa 35, Northern Illinois 14
#17 Penn State 41, FIU 14
#7 Wisconsin 31, Washington State 21
Purdue 35, Toledo 20

Big Ten Players of the Week

Offense:
Brian Hoyer, QB, Michigan State
19 - 29 - 220 yds; 5 att. - 15 yds, 6 total TD

Defense:
Antonio Steele, OLB, Illinois
4 tkls, INT, TD

Big 12 Week 1 Results

#8 Oklahoma 47, North Texas 10
#5 Texas 44, Arkansas State 20
Kent State 24, Iowa State 14
Illinois 30, Missouri 0
Oklahoma State 51, #18 Georgia 17
#14 Nebraska 42, Nevada 13
#13 Auburn 28, Kansas State 21
Central Michigan 27, Kansas 17
Texas Tech 42, SMU 21
#22 TCU 52, Baylor 6
#24 Texas A&M 56, Montana State 7
Colorado 38, Colorado State 31 (2OT)

Big 12 Players of the Week

Offense:
Sam Keller, QB, Nebraska
21 - 32 - 348 yds, 6 TD

Defense:
Chris Harrington, DE, Texas A&M
8 tkls (7 TFL), 3 sacks, FR

Big East Week 1 Results

Western Michigan 30, #6 West Virginia 27 (2OT)
Cincinnati 55, SE Missouri State 7
#20 Rutgers 56, Buffalo 0
#11 Louisville 66, Murray State 7
Syracuse 59, Washington 35
Pittsburgh 23, Eastern Michigan 7
USF 19, Elon 0
Duke 27, Connecticut 25

Big East Players of the Week

Offense:
Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati
17 - 31 - 475 yds, 5 TD

Defense:
Courtney Greene, FS, Rutgers
3 tkls, INT, TD

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Conference USA Week 1 Results

#9 Virginia Tech 31, ECU 14
Tulsa 45, UL-Monroe 13
Southern Miss 49, Tennessee-Martin 6
Rice 24, Nicholls State 10
Miami 41, Marshall 10
Michigan State 49, UAB 16
Ole Miss 31, Memphis 24
UCF 35, N.C. State 10
Texas Tech 42, SMU 21
Oregon 45, Houston 14
UTEP 34, New Mexico 17

Conference USA Players of the Week

Offense:
Jeremy Young, QB, Southern Miss
12 - 17 - 186 yds; 13 att. - 106 yds, 3 total TD

Defense:
Abiel Macias, OLB, UTEP
3 tkls, TD

Independents Week 1 Results

Georgia Tech 31, Notre Dame 14
Navy 31, Temple 29
Army 40, Akron 24

Independents Players of the Week

Offense:
Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada, QB, Navy
14 - 20 - 198 yds; 29 att. - 186 yds, 3 total TD

Defense:
Brandon White, CB, Army
3 tkls, INT, TD

MAC Week 1 Results

Western Michigan 30, #6 West Virginia 27 (2OT)
#20 Rutgers 56, Buffalo 0
Kent State 24, Iowa State 14
Miami (OH) 34, Ball State 29
Navy 31, Temple 29
Pittsburgh 23, Eastern Michigan 7
Army 40, Akron 24
Minnesota 20, Bowling Green 14
Iowa 35, Northern Illinois 14
Ohio 63, FCS East 7
Central Michigan 27, Kansas 17
Purdue 35, Toledo 20

MAC Players of the Week

Offense:
Brandon Murphy, RB, Miami (OH)
14 att. - 208 yds, 3 TD

Defense:
Caleb Bostic, OLB, Miami (OH)
10 tkls (4 TFL), 2 sacks, INT

Mountain West Week 1 Results

Utah 35, Oregon State 17
UNLV 41, Utah State 7
UTEP 34, New Mexico 17
Air Force 45, South Carolina State 7
Virginia 31, Wyoming 24
Arizona 30, BYU 27 (OT)
#22 TCU 52, Baylor 6
Colorado 38, Colorado State 31 (2OT)

Mountain West Players of the Week

Offense:
Rocky Hinds, QB, UNLV
14 - 25 - 250 yds; 10 att. - 66 yds, 4 total TD

Defense:
Brain Bonner, SS, TCU
1 tkl, INT, TD

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Pac-10 Week 1 Results

#1 USC 56, Idaho 7
Utah 35, Oregon State 17
Syracuse 59, Washington 35
#19 UCLA 21, Stanford 7
#7 Wisconsin 31, Washington State 21
Arizona 30, BYU 27 (OT)
Oregon 45, Houston 14
#16 California 45, #15 Tennessee 38
Arizona State 40, San Jose State 14

Pac-10 Players of the Week

Offense:
John David Booty, QB, USC
27 - 33 - 416 yds, 7 TD; 2 att. - 12 yds

Defense:
Bruce Davis, OLB, UCLA
3 tkls (1 TFL), INT, TD

SEC Week 1 Results

#3 LSU 24, Mississippi State 17
#4 Florida 58, Western Kentucky 0
Alabama 52, Western Carolina 7
Kentucky 59, Portland State 0
Vanderbilt 38, Richmond 21
Oklahoma State 51, #18 Georgia 17
South Carolina 48, UL-Lafayette 10
Ole Miss 31, Memphis 24
#13 Auburn 28, Kansas State 21
#10 Arkansas 24, Troy 17
#16 California 45, #15 Tennessee 38

SEC Players of the Week

Offense:
Cassen Jackson-Garrison, RB, Vanderbilt
24 att. - 233 yds, 3 TD; 2 rec. - 56 yds

Defense:
Tray Blackmon, OLB, Auburn
9 tkls (2 TFL), 1 sack, 2 INT

Sun Belt Week 1 Results

#8 Oklahoma 47, North Texas 10
#5 Texas 44, Arkansas State 20
Tulsa 45, UL-Monroe 13
Middle Tennessee State 35, Florida Atlantic 17
South Carolina 48, UL-Lafayette 10
#10 Arkansas 24, Troy 17
#17 Penn State 41, FIU 14

Sun Belt Players of the Week

Offense:
Joe Craddock, QB, Middle Tennessee State
16 - 26 - 269 yds; 5 att., 4 total TD

Defense:
Cergile Sincere, OLB, Florida Atlantic
4 tkls, INT, TD

WAC Week 1 Results

#23 Boise State 42, Weber State 0
New Mexico State 48, Southeastern 9
UNLV 41, Utah State 7
#14 Nebraska 42, Nevada 13
Louisiana Tech 58, FCS Midwest 0
Arizona State 40, San Jose State 14
Fresno State 31, Sacramento State 3

WAC Players of the Week

Offense:
Chase Holbrook, QB, New Mexico State
29 - 42 - 432 yds, 4 TD

Defense:
Quaadir Brown, OLB, Fresno State
6 tkls (4 TFL), 2 sacks, INT