Call me unoriginal but let’s take a similar approach to last week’s column and take a look at what’s happened so far this college football season.
We might not have a team here at Fairfield, but there’s still plenty to be interested in around the country.
Alabama stays on top of the rankings
The Crimson Tide took their 16 game winning streak on the road to Fayetteville, Ark. this past Saturday.
Razorbacks QB Ryan Mallett gifted the tide a couple of second-half picks as ‘Bama held on 24-20.
Mallett may end up being an NFL star one day, but here’s to guessing he wants a couple of those throws back. In any event the Tide continues to roll with an impressive road win.
Boise State makes another national statement
The Broncs got another chance to play on national television Saturday night against #24 Oregon State at home.
This game featured a little back and forth between both offenses but it always seemed Boise was a step ahead.
They had an answer to every Beaver touchdown and then some. Always a fun offense to watch, their first TD came on a WR reverse pass, not something you see every week.
Apparently birds dive onto their blue turf thinking its water, too. Unfortunately we weren’t able to see any of that Saturday night.
Who said Big Ten football isn’t exciting and high scoring?
#2 Ohio State and #11 Wisconsin each hung 70 plus points on their opponents this past weekend.
Yeah, their opponents may have been Austin Peay and Eastern Michigan; it’s like beating up on your younger siblings in the back yard growing up – a guilty pleasure.
Looks like Notre Dame fans might have to be a little more patient with new head coach Brian Kelly.
The Fighting Irish didn’t look particularly interested in trying to beat Stanford on their home field.
Heisman hopeful, Andrew Luck, passed for 238 with a TD for the Cardinal. How long of a window period will the proud Notre Dame fans give Coach Kelly this year? A trip to Boston College awaits the Irish next Saturday night.
Only Denard Robinson can stop Denard Robinson.
The talismanic Michigan QB was on his way to a career day against Bowling Green before sustaining a knee injury.
Denard had 129 yards on his first five carries before twisting his knee at the end of a long run. He’s expected to play this week.
The only real upset
It came as UCLA handed #7 Texas a humbling 31-12 defeat. Life after Colt McCoy doesn’t appear to be so rosy for the Longhorns.
3 Studs: Trey Burton, RB, Florida; Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State; Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan
3 Duds: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas; Full Team, Texas; Dane Crist, QB, Notre Dame
Game of the week: #1 Alabama 24, #10 Arkansas 20.
Best three games next week: #7 Florida vs. #1 Alabama, #9 Stanford vs. #4 Oregon, #21 Texas vs. #8 Oklahoma
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