All Quiet in Week 12
Weekly Report Posted: May 17, 2024 18:17
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Michigan pulls away with 10-0 4th quarter for 24-14 win
The Michigan Wolverines used a slightly different formula, but the result was the same: a win over Penn State to push the team to 11-0 and set up a huge showdown in Ann Arbor next week for the Big Ten title.
Michigan alternated Nick Sheridan and Justin Feagin at QB with great success, while the team's leading receiver was the surprising Kevin Koger. The sophomore TE caught 5 passes for 93 yards, including Michigan's only passing TD.
The one constant for the Wolverines all year--their stellar defense--also played a huge role in this win. The Nittany Lions could only manage 116 yards of total offense, with 85 of those coming through the air. Although Michigan lost the turnover battle 3 to 1, they sacked PSU QB Pat Devlin twice and held the home team to a miserable 2 for 10 showing on third downs. Penn State's lone touchdown came on defense--a 40-yard interception return by CB Shelton McCullough.
Week 12 Players of the Week
Big 10 Offensive Player Of The Week
Stephen Simmons - HB , Northwestern
23 carries, 125 yards, 4 TD, 2 receptions, 12 yards in 34-22 W vs MSU
Big 10 Defensive Player Of The Week
Lee Campbell - MLB , Minnesota
9 tackles (3 TFL), 1 sack, 1 interception, 1 FF in 39-13 W vs IU
Ncaa Offensive Player Of The Week
Mitch Mustain - QB , USC
23-29, 450 yards, 6 TD, 2 carries, 14 yards in 69-14 W at Cal
Ncaa Defensive Player Of The Week
Jordan Campbell - LOLB , USC
4 tackles (2 TFL), 1 sack, 1 interception, 2 TD in 69-14 W at Cal
| Coaches Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| 1 | Ohio State Buckeyes |
| 2 | Virginia Tech Hokies |
| 3 | Oregon Ducks |
| 4 | South Carolina Gamecocks |
| 5 | Georgia Bulldogs |
| 6 | USC Trojans |
| 7 | Brigham Young Cougars |
| 8 | Kansas Jayhawks |
| 9 | Oklahoma Sooners |
| 10 | West Virginia Mountaineers |
| 11 | Alabama Crimson Tide |
| 12 | Texas Longhorns |
| 13 | Michigan Wolverines |
| 14 | Missouri Tigers |
| 15 | Oklahoma State Cowboys |
| 16 | Boise State Broncos |
| 17 | Auburn Tigers |
| 18 | Michigan State Spartans |
| 19 | California Golden Bears |
| 20 | Fresno State Bulldogs |
| 21 | Cincinnati Bearcats |
| 22 | Connecticut Huskies |
| 23 | Tennessee Volunteers |
| 24 | LSU Tigers |
| 25 | Boston College Golden Eagles |
| Media Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| 1 | Ohio State Buckeyes |
| 2 | Virginia Tech Hokies |
| 3 | Oregon Ducks |
| 4 | South Carolina Gamecocks |
| 5 | Georgia Bulldogs |
| 6 | USC Trojans |
| 7 | Brigham Young Cougars |
| 8 | Oklahoma Sooners |
| 9 | Kansas Jayhawks |
| 10 | Alabama Crimson Tide |
| 11 | Michigan Wolverines |
| 12 | West Virginia Mountaineers |
| 13 | Texas Longhorns |
| 14 | Oklahoma State Cowboys |
| 15 | Missouri Tigers |
| 16 | California Golden Bears |
| 17 | Boise State Broncos |
| 18 | Michigan State Spartans |
| 19 | Connecticut Huskies |
| 20 | Auburn Tigers |
| 21 | Cincinnati Bearcats |
| 22 | Fresno State Bulldogs |
| 23 | Boston College Golden Eagles |
| 24 | LSU Tigers |
| 25 | Tennessee Volunteers |
| BCS Poll | |
|---|---|
| RNK | Team |
| 1 | Ohio State Buckeyes |
| 2 | Virginia Tech Hokies |
| 3 | Oregon Ducks |
| 4 | South Carolina Gamecocks |
| 5 | Georgia Bulldogs |
| 6 | USC Trojans |
| 7 | Brigham Young Cougars |
| 8 | Kansas Jayhawks |
| 9 | Oklahoma Sooners |
| 10 | Alabama Crimson Tide |
| 11 | West Virginia Mountaineers |
| 12 | Michigan Wolverines |
| 13 | Texas Longhorns |
| 14 | Missouri Tigers |
| 15 | Oklahoma State Cowboys |
| 16 | Boise State Broncos |
| 17 | Auburn Tigers |
| 18 | Michigan State Spartans |
| 19 | California Golden Bears |
| 20 | Fresno State Bulldogs |
| 21 | Cincinnati Bearcats |
| 22 | Connecticut Huskies |
| 23 | Boston College Golden Eagles |
| 24 | Tennessee Volunteers |
| 25 | LSU Tigers |
| Big 10 Conference Standings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| RNK | School | Record | Conf Rec |
| 1 | Ohio State | 9-0 | 6-0 |
| 2 | Michigan | 10-0 | 6-0 |
| 3 | Michigan State | 7-2 | 4-2 |
| 4 | Penn State | 6-3 | 3-3 |
| 5 | Northwestern | 6-4 | 3-3 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 6-4 | 3-4 |
| 7 | Iowa | 5-5 | 2-4 |
| 8 | Illinois | 4-6 | 2-4 |
| 9 | Indiana | 5-4 | 2-4 |
| 10 | Purdue | 3-6 | 2-5 |
| 11 | Minnesota | 4-5 | 1-5 |