[gorillapittpray]

ESPN COLLEGE FOOTBALL LIVE
Monday Sept 21st, 2015

ROLLIN' UP THE CHARTS
BACK TO THE BASICS FOR BAMA:

• For some schools 8-5 is a great year, it guarantees a bowl game a winning season. But in Tide country its a failed season. Sure it was a tough year, but we finished strong and that has helped our early success this season." Coach Nick Saban stated. After a 3-0 start the Tide are ranked #8 in the country and seem to ready for their next three weeks when they face the Gators and Ole Miss, both undefeated as well. A 31-13 win at Boise Started the season and Last week's 10 point win over Georgia was a thing of beauty as the tide got back to the basics.

AROUND THE NCAA:

• SEC, most competitive conference?
• OU looks to rebound at #4 TCU this week
• Arkansas knows game with Bama could go a long way
• Upbeat Gators dont want to over look 2-0 Central Michigan
• Rivalry revisited as #18 Michigan host #21 Notre Dame
• Badger Backs: Howard and Garrett provide a 1-2 punch for #2 Wisconsin

AP Top 25
RK	TEAM	RECORD	PTS
1	Texas (34)	3-0	1471
2	Wisconson (21)	4-0	1422
3	Oregon (4)	3-0	1413
4	TCU (1)	2-0	1280
5	Auburn	2-1	1209
6	Utah	3-0	1205
7	Cal	3-1	1177
8	Alabama	3-0	991
9	Georgia Tech	4-0	985
10	Florida	3-0	950
11	USC	2-0	883
12	Georgia	2-1	820
13	LSU	2-1	744
14	Nebraska	3-0	734
15	Ole Miss	3-0	659
16	Oklahoma	2-1	585
17	UAB	4-0	466
18	Michigan	2-0	434
19	Air Force	2-0	417
20	Iowa	2-1	338
21	Notre Dame	3-1	298
22	Michigan State	2-1	280
23	Bowling Green	2-0	239
24	Miami	2-1	179
25	Stanford	2-1	112

• Dropped from rankings: Purdue 23, Fresno State 25

• Others receiving votes: Ohio State, Purdue, Fresno State, Navy, Illinois, Boston College

RECRUITING:
TOP 10 RECRUITS:

Player	Grade	Pos	School
1. Calvin Hendrix	*****	HB	TOP 3
2. Josh Fletcher	*****	HB	TOP 3
3. Adam Hickman	*****	ATH	TOP 5
4. Chuck Fenton	*****	WR	TOP 3
5. Ryan Prince	*****	WR	TOP 3
6. Alex Petty	*****	ATH	TOP 8
7. Bryan Ashley	*****	WR	TOP 3
8. Michael Battle	*****	WR	TOP 3
9. Jimmy Johnson	*****	WR	TOP 5
10. Shane Allen	*****	WR	TOP 5

HEADLINES:

• #2 Middle Backer says Auburn and LSU a big influence
• Texas Tackle Sean Horton down to three
• Tennesse Corner up to 13 offers, including UAB, Bama, Oregon
• #3 DT unveils top 3, Auburn, LSU, Wisconsin
• Pedro Jude #4 DT likes Sooners despite loss last week
• WR Michael Yancy looking to stay at home
• Ohio Defensive End moved Boise into top 3
• Brandon Miles feeling GT, could be second commit from Carolina

TOP GAMES FOR WEEK 5

#8 Alabama (3-0, 1-0) at Arkansas (2-1, 1-0)

• Alabama has been stout defensively this season with #6 total defense, They face a very good passing attack from Arkansas. This matchup will see if speed can beat brute force.

#16 Oklahoma (2-1) at #4 TCU (2-0)

• Big 12 play starts today for these two teams. Oklahoma's terrible loss to UConn last week have some thinking the season may be over. TCU comes in scoring 45 points per game, Not good for a Sooner defense ranked 101st

GAME OF THE WEEK:
#21 Michigan (3-1) at #18 Notre Dame (2-0)

• Both of these teams can run the football but the key will be quarterback play. Michigan's Andy Mann in two games has thrown 6 touchdowns and only 1 interception, he will be key as most expect Notre Dame to pack the box to stop All Big Ten preseason selection Quinton Washington avg over 6-yards per carry. Michigan's secondary will need another great day. Last week they picked off four passes, this week they face a good Irish receiving core led by Corey Golden and Jamal Shaw both avg over 15 yards per catch. OLB Shannon Burns 5.5 sacks will be something Michigan should be aware of as well.