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RAM'S TEAM REPORT


BIG DECISION!!

Coach Kellen Moore has a big decision to make going into the Big 12 Title game as former starting QB Anthony Clayton returns from a Week 4 leg injury that caused him to miss the past 10 weeks.

Before his injury, the junior QB had passed for 1094 yds with 14 TD and 7 INT in the Ram's first 3 games, coming off a previous season of where he combined for almost 3800 yds (passing/rushing) with 36 TD's.

However in his absence FR Jakari Magnum has passed for almost 3400 yds with 25 TD's to go with 18 INT..

Now the question is does Moore go back to his original starter or has the freshman earned the right to finish the season as the starter and try and guide the school to their first ever Big 12 title.

VOTERS TAKE NOTICE OF RAM'S ON THE FIELD SUCCESS!!

Last season JR WR Brandon Baker made school history as he was voted as the Bilentikoff winner, the award for the best WR in the nation, as he posted 115 rec for 1683 yds and 16 TD's. This year going into Championship week, the Senior has 106 rec for 1716 yds and 13 TD's. With 2 games to play it's very likely he will surpass 2000 yds on the season and leave CSU with every school receiving record, and as a repeat winner of the national award.

Joining Baker as a National Award winner is several members of this year's Defense, a unit that doesn't get much praise in the teams writeups but has been a huge reason for their success this season.

3 players finished in the Top-4 vote in the running for the Bednarik including JR CB Drew Callahan who currently leads the vote over teammate JR OLB Jeremy Lawrence.

Callahan also is currently leading the way for the Thorpe award posting a nation high 7 INT's to go with 33 tackles, 4 TFL, 15 ATK, 2 sacks and 1 FF.

Well Lawrence is #2 in the Bednarik, he is #1 in the voting as the nation's "Best LB". The Junior has recorded 62 Tackles, 11 TFL, 19 ATK, 3 sacks and 3 FF, including 1 returned for a TD.

Callahan and Lawrence are not the only studs on the Defense though.

SR DE Thomas Fletcher is leading the vote for both the Lombardi and the Nagurski, posting 39 Tackles, 17 TFL, 19 ATK, 10 sacks and a FF.

(J. Lawrence is #2 in the Nagurski)

Teammate SR DT Matt Brown is currently 5th in the voting posting 39 Tackles, 14 TFL, 9 ATK, 7 sacks and a FF.



Last season SR CB Matt Lyles was named the nation's "Best Returnman" after returning 50 kicks for 1339 yds (26.8 Avg) and 1 TD. This season he is currently #2 in the voting with 47 returns for 1222 yds (26.0) but he has yet to take one to the house.

CLOSING IN ON 1000!!

SR RB Cameron DeAngelis needs 30 more yds to surpass 1000 yds for the 2nd straight season. Last year in his first action as the fulltime starter, DeAngelis rushed 236 times for 1181 yds and 13 TD's.

This season he 231 times for 970 yds and 16 TD's, including a game in which he scored a school record 5 TD's.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Deuce2223

BIG DECISION!! Coach Kellen Moore has a big decision to make going into the Big 12 Title game as former starting QB Anthony Clayton returns from a Week 4 leg injury that caused him to miss the past 10 weeks. Before his injury, the junior QB had passed for 1094 yds with 14 TD and 7 INT in the Ram's first 3 games, coming off a previous season of where he combined for almost 3800 yds (passing/rushing) with 36 TD's. However in his absence FR Jakari Magnum has passed for almost 3400 yds with 25 TD's to go with 18 INT.. Now the question is does Moore go back to his original starter or has the freshman earned the right to finish the season as the starter and try and guide the school to their first ever Big 12 title.

Gotta go back to Clayton. Markum will get his chance down the road.

[Deuce2223]

RAMS CROWNED BIG 12 CHAMPS!!!

In just his just his 2nd year at the helm, Coach Kellen Moore has guided the Ram's to one of the biggest win's in school history, as CSU battles the Nebraska Huskers late in the 4th Quarter before taking the lead.

Nebraska won the toss and elected to kick. The question everyone was asking was answered as JR QB A. Clayton led the offense out onto the field for the 1st series.

Clayton looked great despite not having played for 10 weeks, A.C. led the Ram's down the field completing 4/5 passes including a 24 yd TD strike to FR WR W. Matthews to put the Ram's up (7-0).

The Cornhuskers answered back though putting 3 points on the scoreboard on a 31 yd FG with less then a minute to play in the opening quarter, and then after a Clayton INT, it was M. Gordon completing a 14 yd TD strike to D. Fry to make it (10-7) as we head into the 2nd Quarter.

Clayton would rebound from his mistake guiding the Rams to the endzone yet again this time hitting SR B. Baker on a 11 yd score (14-10), but the Cornhuskers answered scoring on a 2 yd run to cap their 14 play series as R. Riley dives in (17-14) with 4 mins to play in the half.

Clayton however looked great completing 4/4 passes well also picking up a huge 1st down with a 13 yd run to set a 1st and goal, with less than 2 minutes to play. After a sack and a loss of 5 yds, it was 2nd and goal from the 15, but Clayton takes the snap rolls right and fires to B. Baker for his 2nd TD of the day to make it (21-17) with 1:28 to play.

A huge kickoff return by Nebraska put them in great field position and a chance to put points on the board but the Ram's D comes up big forcing a quick 4th down decision with 32 seconds to play. Nebraska decides to settle for the 45 yd FG to make it (21-20).

Despite having less then 20 seconds to play in the half, Kellen Moore gives Clayton the go ahead to try and make something happen after a 37 yd return by M. Lyles. The play however backfired as Clayton throws his 2nd INT of the day setting up yet another Nebraska FG as time expires, giving the Cornhuskers the (23-21) lead.

Nebraska would open up the 2nd half with their 4th FG of the day as G. Martin nails a 19 yd kick, extending their lead to (26-21). As CSU took the field for the first time in the 2nd half, there was a different # under center as FR J. Magnum takes the field. Magnum's entrance into the game however is short lived as the Freshman throws a INT on his 2nd pass attempt of the game ( the Ram's 3rd INT of the game) leading to yet another Cornhusker score. This time it was M. Gordon finding RB R. Riley on a 9 yd screen to give Nebraska the (33-21) lead with 3:13 to play in the 3rd.

Magnum however would redeem himself connecting with B. Davis on a 17 yd TD strike to make it a 1 score game (33-28) was we head into the 4th.

The Ram's D showed that the Cornhuskers secondary wasn't the only unit making big plays though, as K. Raymond picks off M. Gordon to on the first series of the quarter to set up a Magnum to Baker 5 yd score to give CSU the lead. The Rams would go for the 2pt conversion but fail making it (34-33). Then after another Gordon INT (J. Lawrence), Magnum goes for the homerun hitting B. Baker on a 33 yd bomb to make it (41-33) with 7:39 to play.

The TD catch was Baker's 4th of the day as he breaks the only school record he didn't have solo (shared a 3 TD day) and it also expands on TD total for the season (17) another school record. the reception was his 15th of the day and 126th of the season (expanding on another school record). The 33 yds gave him 221 for the day and 1930 for the season another expansion of his previous school record, leaving him 70 yds shy of 2000.

Nebraska however wasn't ready to give up and with 6:03 to play it was Gordon finding D. Fry on a 9 yd scoring strike and after the 2pt conversion attempt failed it was (41-39).

Leading by just 2, Coach Moore knew his team needed to put points on the board in order to seal the win and it looked they were going to do just that as Magnum leads a 10 play drive down the the 5 yd line to set up a 1st and goal. However after back to back runs that left them 3rd and 5, Magnum drops back and fires in the direction of C. Wright who was trying run a slant on the inside. However S. Carter read the pass perfectly and picked off the pass, taking it 95 yds to the house for the "Pick 6" score to put Nebraska up (46-41) with less then 2 minutes to play.

With both QB's having tossed 3 TD and 2 INT on the day, many wondered including K. Moore on which QB should be out there to lead the final drive. In the end it was FR J. Magnum coming back out.

Magnum put the "Pick 6" behind him though and focused on what he needed to do, as the Freshman completed 6/7 pass's to set up yet another 1st and goal opportunity. This time though instead of having to go to the air, it was C. DeAngelis taking the snap out of the Wildcat as he dives in from 2 yds out. Leading (47-46), Coach Moore inserted A. Clayton for a 2pt attempt, and Clayton delivered keeping the ball and scrambling in for the score to make it a 3 point game with 9 seconds to play.

FINAL SCORE CSU-49 NEBRASKA-46

KEY PLAYERS
QB J. Magnum-16/22 249 yds 3 TD 2 INT
QB A. Clayton-12/18 184 yds 3 TD 2 INT, 1 2pt rush

RB C. DeAngelis-22 carries 92 yds 1 TD

WR B. Baker-15 rec 221 yds 4 TD
TE T. Martin-5 rec 99 yds
WR B. Davis-1 rec 17 yds 1 TD
WR W. Matthews-1 rec 24 yd 1 TD

0-Line gave up 9 sacks

J. Lawrence-8 Tackles (All solo) 1 INT
K. Raymond-1 INT

Coach Moore after the game

Quote:

"I am super proud of these guy's we battle from start to finish and never gave up. Baker and DeAngelis were huge for us today and I felt like playing both Clayton and Magnum was the right call, A.C. doesn't deserve to lose his spot because of a injury but at the same time Jakari is having a career year and if it wasn't for his play we wouldn't had even been able to play in this game. At this point the plan will be to do the same and give them both a chance to make plays for us in the bowl game"

WITH THE WIN, COLORADO STATE IS NOW (12-1) AND SITS #8 IN THE FINAL BCS POLL OF THE YEAR.

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CLEMSON STAYS PERFECT AND #1!!

The Clemson Tigers took care of business in the SEC Championship defeating Florida State (49-10) securing their spot as the #1 team in the nation at a perfect 13-0 and a spot in the BCS Championship game.

STANFORD DEFEATS UCLA FOR PAC-12 TITLE AND JUMPS TO #2

The Stanford Cardinals held off a 4th Quarter comeback by the UCLA Bruins to win the Pac-12 title game (35-28). With the win over the previously ranked #3 Bruins, the Cardinals have jumped up to #2 in the nation and will meet Clemson in the title game. With the loss UCLA drops to #5 and will wait to see where the selection committee chooses for them to play.

AUBURN UPSETS #2 LSU TO WIN SUNBELT TITLE!

The Auburn Tigers had little chance moving up 5 spots to #2 to play for a National Title but after their (42-17) blowout win over former SEC and now SunBelt Rival LSU, they at least have the satisfaction of knowing LSU isn't going to play for the title either.

With the win Auburn jumps to #4, well LSU falls to #6. With the win Auburn has secured the automatic bid to the Sugar Bowl, well LSU will await the BCS committees decision on whether or not they want a rematch game vs these 2 teams or if they will send #5 UCLA to the Sugar and LSU to the Rose to face #7 Boise State.

BOISE STATE WIN'S MOUNTAIN WEST AND ROSE BOWL BID

For the 2nd straight year Boise State is headed to the Rose Bowl, after defeating Oregon (38-28) in the MWC Championship. BSU (12-1) will either face UCLA or LSU for the chance at repeating as Rose Bowl Champs.

TEXAS IS HEADED TO FIESTA BOWL!!

The #8 Texas Longhorns are headed to Arizona to face off against #6 Colorado State in the Fiesta Bowl after defeating Baylor (41-21) in the American Conference Championship.

As you might remember, the CSU and Texas squared off against each other 2 years ago in a non-conference game in which A. Clayton guided the Rams to the upset victory over the ranked Longhorns

GOPHERS TAKE DOWN BUCKEYES IN BIG 10 TITLE GAME!!

Minnesota got revenge on OSU after their (28-27) loss earlier in the season by defeating the Buckeyes (38-29) to win the title and earn a spot in the Orange Bowl. As per the new ruling by the BCS, the Gophers will face off against the winner of the CUSA Championship after the ACC has produced lack last opponents the last 3 years.

OTHER CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK SCORES

Ole Miss defeated Temple (31-24) to win the CUSA Title.
W. Michigan defeated UConn (35-14) to win the MAC Title
UNC defeated W. Virginia (31-24 in OT) to win the ACC Title

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BOWL MATCHUPS ANNOUNCED

New Mexico Bowl- (6-6) Louisiana vs (6-6) N. Illinois
Famous Idaho Bowl- (6-6) Tulsa vs (8-4) Toledo
Pointsettia Bowl-(8-5) Oregon vs (6-6) Miami OH
Beef O'Brady's Bowl- (6-6) Houston vs (6-6) Miss State
New Orleans Bowl-(10-2) Alabama vs (6-6) Middle Tenn State
Maaco Las Vegas Bowl (10-2) Washington vs (7-5) Buffalo
Hawaii Bowl (8-4) Tennessee vs (6-6) Nevada
Little Caesars Bowl (8-5) UConn vs (7-5) Rutgers
Holiday Bowl- (7-5) Oklahoma vs (6-6) San Jose State
Military Bowl- (8-4) Cincinnati vs (6-6) Central Michigan
Belk Bowl- (10-2) Texas A&M vs (9-3) Wake Forest
Russell Athletic Bowl- (10-3) Baylor vs (7-5) NC State
Meineke Car Care Bowl- (6-6) Michigan vs (7-5) Iowa
Armed Forces Bowl- (10-3) Temple vs (6-6) Utah State
Fight Hunger Bowl- (6-6) Old Dominion vs (7-5) Louisiana Tech
Alamo Bowl- (9-3) Arizona vs (8-5) Nebraska
Buffalo Wild Wings- (8-4) Kansas State vs (8-4) Wisconsin
Music City Bowl- (6-6) USF vs (8-4) Duke
Sun Bowl- (9-4) West Virginia vs (7-5) New Mexico
Liberty Bowl (10-2) Army vs (6-6) Miami FL
Chick-Fil-A Bowl (8-5) North Carolina vs (6-6) Georgia Tech
Gator Bowl- (9-3) Illinios vs 7-5) Georgia
Heart of Dallas Bowl- (6-6) Notre Dame vs (5-7) Oklahoma State
Outback Bowl- (10-3) Florida State vs (10-2) Pitt
Capital One Bowl- (11-2) Ohio State vs (8-4) South Carolina
Cotton Bowl- (8-4) Air Force vs (7-5) Florida
Go Daddy.Com Bowl- (9-3) Arkansas vs (9-4) Western Michigan
BBVA Compass Bowl- (6-6) TCU vs (6-6) Akron

Rose Bowl-(12-1) Boise State vs (12-1) LSU

Sugar Bowl- (12-1) Auburn vs (12-1) UCLA

Orange Bowl (12-1) Minnesota vs (8-4) Ole Miss

Fiesta Bowl (12-1) Colorado State vs (12-1) Texas

BCS Championship Game (13-0) Clemson vs (13-0) Stanford

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RAMS/LONGHORNS BATTLE FOR FIESTA BOWL TITLE!!

With the return of JR QB A. Clayton the discussion over who should be the starting QB has been quite the debate in Fort Collins and around the nation, and after last week's win over Nebraska in the Big 12 title game, the answer still is unknown.

Clayton made the start and played the 1st half, well Freshman Jakari Magnum started the 2nd half and finished the game. Magnum ended with the higher QB rating, more passing yards and a higher completion % despite both QB's throwing 2 INT's.

However as the captains walked back from mid field after the coin toss it was JR QB A. Clayton warming up on the sidelines that would get the nod from K-Moore, the start was his.

Texas won the choice to kick giving the Rams the ball first, but Clayton like his first start back in the Championship game was rusty from a 10 week layoff and would throw a INT to set up a Longhorn score. Then after failing to convert the 1st down, the Ram's were forced to punt and Texas pounced making quick work of the defense as Texas takes a (14-0) lead into the 2nd Quarter.

Clayton again struggled in his 3rd series ending it yet another INT which was converted into a 42 yd FG to make it (17-0) with 6 minutes to play in the half. But after a nice 22 yd gain by DeAngelis, the play action pass worked to perfection as Clayton hits Baker on a 45 yd bomb to put the Ram's on the board (17-7). With some "MO" going their way, the Ram's D steps up picking off Texas QB Q. Thomas to set up another CSU score as C. DeAngelis rumbles in from 9 yds out to make it (17-14) with 4 minutes to play.

After a 20 yd gain, Texas's offense goes 3 and out and is forced to punt with with 2:44 to play in the half, and Colorado State jumps on the opportunity as Cameron DeAngelis breaks a huge run to set up another Clayton TD as CSU takes the (21-17) lead into the half.

Texas opens the 2nd half with a score to retake the lead (24-21), but Clayton was filling it now as he goes 7/7 including a 6 yd strike to TE A. Francis to make it (28-24). Then after another forced Punt, Clayton adds another score hitting D. Flanagan on a 23 yd strike to make it (35-24) as we head to the final quarter of play.

Down by 2 scores things didn't look good for Texas with about 6 minutes to play as starting QB Q. Thomas leaves with a injury, but backup M. Bryant delivers throwing a 19 yd TD strike to D. Washington to make it (35-31). After a failed onside kick attempt, it was Jakari Magnum guiding the Ram's onto the field. The Freshman would complete 4/6 for 58 yds to set up a 4th and 1 opportunity inside the 10. Most coaches in the nation would take the field goal and make it a 7 point game, but K-Moore isn't most coaches as he calls in the play. FB J. Carpenter takes the handoff and barrels forward through the line picking up the 1st down, but before going down, Carpenter is hit and fumbles the ball, as Texas takes over off the turnover.

Texas wastes little time in putting the ball into the endzone as Thomas re enters the game to guide the 4 play scoring drive, including a 42 yd run by Thomas as Texas takes the lead. Up 37-35, Texas attempts to go for 2pt but fails to convert leaving it a 2 point game with less then 2 minutes on the clock.

A Field goal wins the game, but SR RB Cameron DeAngelis has a different idea as he takes the handoff breaks 3 tackles and is gone for a 72 yd score to put CSU back on top (41-37), with a 4 point lead, K-Moore also has CSU go for 2pt and again DeAngelis delivers taking the direct snap out of the Wildcat in for the score to make it (43-37) with 1:12 to play.

Texas would have 1 more chance but after a complete pass to move the ball to the 50, Thomas would look to do it again, but this time D. Callahan was ready as he picks off the pass to secure the win. After burning their final timeout, Texas was left with nothing to do but watch CSU down the ball and run out the clock to take home the coveted Fiesta Bowl Title.

FINAL SCORE CSU-43 TEXAS-37

KEY STATS
QB A. Clayton-19/25 284 yds 3 TD 2 INT
QB J. Magnum-4/6 58 yds

RB C. DeAngelis-26 carries 140 yds 2 TD

WR B. Baker-7 rec 76 yds 1 TD
WR W. Matthews-4 rec 113 yds
WR C. Wright-4 rec 54 yds
WR D. Flanagan-3 rec 28 yds 1 TD
TE T. Martin-3 rec 51 yds

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CLEMSON IS YOUR NATIONAL CHAMPS!!

The Clemson Tigers vs Stanford Cardinals N.C. matchup will be one talked about for years to come. Trailing (26-14) going into the 4th, Stanford scores to 2 TD's to take the (27-26) lead with less then 2 minutes to play, but Clemson never gives up and with 20 seconds on the clock J. Dickerson nails a 21 yd FG to give the Tigers the lead and the eventual victory. (29-26)

BOISE STATE REPEATS AS ROSE BOWL CHAMPS!!

With a (42-28) win over LSU, the Boise State Broncos have repeated as Rose Bowl champs since K-Moore left his O.C. position to take over as CSU.

For the 2nd straight year Boise State's QB has also won the Heisman as SR QB Bobby Parham takes home the award. A 1 year starter, Parham made the most of it passing for 3929 yds with 39 TD's and 0 (yes zero) INT's. Parham was also one of the nations best dual threat QB's as he finished with 799 yds and 11 scores on the ground as well.

Besides winning the Heisman, Parham was also named the Maxwell, Walter Camp and Davey O'Brien award winner as well.

OLE MISS SHOCKS THE GOPHERS IN ORANGE BOWL!!

Minnesota entered the game with only 1-1 point loss on the season, well the Rebels came in with 5 L's to their resume, but a 4th Quarter comeback gives Ole Miss the (38-31) win..

AUBURN BEATS UCLA IN SUGAR BOWL IN OT!!

The Auburn Tigers kept the BCS Bowl excitement alive as they defeat the Bruins (34-31) in Overtime, as all 4 major games pus the Championship are decided by 1 TD or less.

THE REST OF THE GAMES

New Mexico Bowl- (6-6) Louisiana vs (6-6) N. Illinois (27-14)
Famous Idaho Bowl- (6-6) Tulsa vs (8-4) Toledo (23-10)
Pointsettia Bowl-(8-5) Oregon vs (6-6) Miami OH (41-13)
Beef O'Brady's Bowl- (6-6) Houston vs (6-6) Miss State (23-21)
New Orleans Bowl-(10-2) Alabama vs (6-6) Middle Tenn State (28-24)
Maaco Las Vegas Bowl (10-2) Washington vs (7-5) Buffalo (52-10)
Hawaii Bowl (8-4) Tennessee vs (6-6) Nevada (34-14)
Little Caesars Bowl (8-5) UConn vs (7-5) Rutgers (23-21)
Holiday Bowl- (7-5) Oklahoma vs (6-6) San Jose State (41-16)
Military Bowl- (8-4) Cincinnati vs (6-6) Central Michigan (41-10)
Belk Bowl- (10-2) Texas A&M vs (9-3) Wake Forest (49-6)
Russell Athletic Bowl- (10-3) Baylor vs (7-5) NC State (45-24)
Independence Bowl- (7-5) Virginia Tech vs (6-6) Colorado (26-21)
Meineke Car Care Bowl- (6-6) Michigan vs (7-5) Iowa (28-21)
Armed Forces Bowl- (10-3) Temple vs (6-6) Utah State (33-14)
Fight Hunger Bowl- (6-6) Old Dominion vs (7-5) Louisiana Tech (49-42)
Alamo Bowl- (9-3) Arizona vs (8-5) Nebraska (42-35)
Buffalo Wild Wings- (8-4) Kansas State vs (8-4) Wisconsin (41-23)
Music City Bowl- (6-6) USF vs (8-4) Duke (35-19)
Sun Bowl- (9-4) West Virginia vs (7-5) New Mexico (32-28)
Liberty Bowl (10-2) Army vs (6-6) Miami FL (31-14)
Chick-Fil-A Bowl (8-5) North Carolina vs (6-6) Georgia Tech (31-24)
Gator Bowl- (9-3) Illinois vs 7-5) Georgia (39-34)
Heart of Dallas Bowl- (6-6) Notre Dame vs (5-7) Oklahoma State (17-14)
Outback Bowl- (10-3) Florida State vs (10-2) Pitt (28-12)
Capital One Bowl- (11-2) Ohio State vs (8-4) South Carolina
Cotton Bowl- (8-4) Air Force vs (7-5) Florida (43-29)
Go Daddy.Com Bowl- (9-3) Arkansas vs (9-4) Western Michigan (34-3)
BBVA Compass Bowl- (6-6) TCU vs (6-6) Akron (31-10)

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IS KELLEN MOORE LEAVING COLORADO STATE!!

Rumors are several top teams in the nation have targeted CSU Head Coach Kellen Moore as their top choice to turn around their struggling programs.

Since retiring from the NFL, Moore has been just as successful in his coaching career as his college playing career.

As the Offensive Coordinator Moore over saw the #1 passing attack in the nation and a Top-5 scoring attack that saw Boise win 4 straight Mountain West Titles, a Sugar Bowl victory and a Rose Bowl win before leaving for CSU.

Taking over a team that went 2-10 the previous year, Moore's high scoring vertical passing game found instant success as the Rams went 10-3 in Year 1 winning the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl as Moore's Offensive attack continue to be the #1 in the nation, and now coming off a (13-1) season and win over Texas in the Fiesta Bowl, his name is on top of every school's wish list.

Here is a list of the schools making him offers. Some are former powerhouse programs looking to return to their glory days well others are programs hoping lighting does strike twice in a bottle, with visions of Moore turning their programs into something.

The Florida Gators havn't seen much success since Urban Meyer left town for Ohio State. Jim McElwain like Moore turned around the Colorado State program, and did find some success in "The Swamp" when he first arrived, but a 5-7 finish 2 years ago followed by a 7-6 finish this past season including a embarrassing loss to Air Force in the Cotton Bowl puts McElwain on the hotseat and Moore has become the their #1 target.

USC like Florida is use to playing for National title but after winning the Pac-12 title 3 years ago well going 12-2, Coach Clayton Helton is just 10-14 his past 2 seasons (5-7 each). Watching UCLA and Stanford playing for National Titles and in BCS Bowl games doesn't help their ego much either.

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Like USC, Arizona State and Cal are tired of finishing middle of the pack or even worse bottom of the Pac-12.

For ASU, Todd Graham went 10-4 5 years ago and actually played in a Pac-12 title game. after getting a 7 year extension, he guided the Sun Devils to a (11-3) record including a win in the Alamo Bowl. He followed it up with a 9-5 season including a bowl loss, but has since gone (5-7) and a dismal (3-9) the past 2 years.

For Cal, Mark Hudspeth has had roller coaster success. Hired after the Bears went just 1-11, Hudspeth guided Cal to a 6-6 finish, but then the next year Cal went 8-5 including a win in the Sun Bowl. He then followed it up with a 3-9 season, then a 7-6 season and another Sun Bowl win. But now after a 4-8 finish, Bear fans and alumni are wanting something more..

For 14 years Mark Dantonio has guided the Spartans, including 7 straight winning seasons and bowl victories, but after a 4-8 finish this season, he has decided it's time to hang up his whistle. Despite their success, DaAntonio is just 25-42 against Top-25 opponents in his career and 32-24 against rivals, and MSU hasn't won a Big Ten title since 2010.

The Tigers have seen first hand what K. Moore is made of and what he brings to the field. With back to back 4-8 seasons, the Tigers are ready to move on from Barry Odom and hoping Moore is willing to stay in the Big 12 but jump ship for more money..