CFB week 5
September 22, 2008
Weekly Report Posted: September 02, 2008 01:36
#19 Illinois @ #9 Penn State.
Can the Ilini knock off the Lions in Happy Valley?
SMU plays Tulane in the dome this week.
Heisman Watch:
Tim Tebow UF
Chase Daniel Mizzou
Aaron Kelly Clemson
Matthew Stafford UGA
Todd Reesing KU
SMU wins conference game against Tulane 14-7
SMU just got done winning their 4th consective winning game in a row a few minutes ago. Lets get the story from Bob Smith.
SMU's MLB Ryan Moczygemba said he would allow no more than 300 yards from Tulane, and he pulled through, but it was closer than SMU fans would've liked.
In the first quarter, after an uncharacteristic interception threw by Zach Rhodes, Tulane would strike first by way of a short pass to A. Anderson that turned into a 47 yard TD after he broke tackle after tackle from SMU defenders. SMU would not be outdone though, scoring a TD of their own by a beatiful pick 6 from CB Rock Dennis taken 35 yards to the house, leaving the score tied 7-7
SMU started out the 2nd quarter poorly by way of another Rhodes interception. Tulane's drives stalled this quarter and only SMU was allowed to score a TD because of a nice swing out pass to Aldrick Robinson who turned the corner and dove into the endzone, leaving the score at the half 14-7, where it would remain for the rest of the game.
The third quarter showed another Tulane drive stalling and SMU looked to capitalize. They were driving nicely down the field when on the Tulane 6 yard line a fumble by way of a botched reverse gave the ball back to Tulane. The score remained 14-7
Going into the fourth, Tulane knew they had one shot to win this game. After another Rhodes interception, Tulane looked to capitalize, driving all the way to SMU's 7 yard line. With their backs against the wall SMU's defense stepped up and made a goal line stand against the imposing Green Wave, giving their team the win and making them 1-1 in conference play.
SMU will play another conference game next week against the UCF Knights
Week 5 Players of the Week
Coaches Poll | |
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RNK | Team |
1 | Georgia Bulldogs |
2 | USC Trojans |
3 | Florida Gators |
4 | Oklahoma Sooners |
5 | LSU Tigers |
6 | Missouri Tigers |
7 | Clemson Tigers |
8 | Ohio State Buckeyes |
9 | Penn State Nittany Lions |
10 | Kansas Jayhawks |
11 | Virginia Tech Hokies |
12 | Wisconsin Badgers |
13 | Brigham Young Cougars |
14 | Arizona State Sun Devils |
15 | Texas Longhorns |
16 | Oregon Ducks |
17 | Fresno State Bulldogs |
18 | Tennessee Volunteers |
19 | Illinois Fighting Illini |
20 | South Carolina Gamecocks |
21 | Colorado Buffaloes |
22 | Cincinnati Bearcats |
23 | Arkansas Razorbacks |
24 | West Virginia Mountaineers |
25 | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
Media Poll | |
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RNK | Team |
1 | USC Trojans |
2 | Georgia Bulldogs |
3 | Oklahoma Sooners |
4 | Florida Gators |
5 | Missouri Tigers |
6 | LSU Tigers |
7 | Ohio State Buckeyes |
8 | Penn State Nittany Lions |
9 | Clemson Tigers |
10 | Kansas Jayhawks |
11 | Virginia Tech Hokies |
12 | Brigham Young Cougars |
13 | Wisconsin Badgers |
14 | Arizona State Sun Devils |
15 | Texas Longhorns |
16 | Fresno State Bulldogs |
17 | Oregon Ducks |
18 | Tennessee Volunteers |
19 | Arkansas Razorbacks |
20 | Illinois Fighting Illini |
21 | South Carolina Gamecocks |
22 | Cincinnati Bearcats |
23 | Colorado Buffaloes |
24 | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
25 | Central Florida Golden Knights |
BCS Poll | |
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RNK | Team |
No BCS Poll has been set. |
C-USA Conference Standings | |||
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RNK | School | Record | Conf Rec |
1 |