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Pac-12 Notes
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October 8th
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Washington State enters Top Ten in both polls
Washington State defeated Oregon on the road, 33-10, earning its first top ten ranking of the season. Washington moved up a spot, taking position No. 5, while USC also moved up a spot, to No. 13.
The fourth Pac-12 school in the AP poll this week is Stanford, which defeated Utah, 23-20, and replaced the Utes in the poll, entering at No. 23.
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The Associated Press poll:
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Others Receiving Votes: Georgia Tech (3-1) 39; West Virginia (3-2) 26; Louisville (4-2) 25; Utah (4-1) 17; Florida (3-2) 9; LSU (4-2) 9; Kentucky (5-1) 6; Iowa State (3-2) 5; Texas A&M (4-2) 4; Memphis (4-1) 2
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The USA Today Coaches poll:
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Others Receiving Votes: Louisville (4-2) 85; Georgia Tech (3-1) 47; Kentucky (5-1) 41; West Virginia (3-2) 29; Texas Tech (4-1) 29; Florida (3-2) 23; Texas A&M (4-2) 14; Troy (4-1) 10; LSU (4-2) 9; Memphis (4-1) 9; Virginia (4-1) 5; Wake Forest (4-2) 5; Iowa State (3-2) 4; Iowa (4-2) 3; South Carolina (4-2) 3; Mississippi State (3-2) 3; Texas (3-2) 2; Colorado State (4-2) 2
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Oregon State’s biggest issue: Quarterback
From the Oregonian … Oregon State stunk on Saturday. It played dumb. Special teams was a tangled mess. And OSU was as imaginative as a glass of water on offense.
All true.
And all of them sins.
But none of those was the Beavers’ biggest one. Because college football is a quarterback-driven game and Oregon State made the trip without a competent one. The resulting 38-10 loss to USC will be explained in a variety of ways, all of them sad, aggravating and frustrating. But without a competent signal-caller I don’t know how anyone expects OSU (1-5) to win a game. Even against a Trojans team that looked ripe for an upset.
What I’m saying is, Jake Luton, please get well.
Also, Gary Andersen, drop what you’re doing and find the next quarterback.
… Continue reading story here …
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October 7th
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USC takes out CU’s next opponent, Oregon State, 38-10
… Related … “Oregon State Beavers squander chances, fall to Sam Darnold and USC” … from the Oregonian
From ESPN … Cornerback Iman Marshall and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu were two of the last Southern California players to reach the locker room after helping push the hydration cart back into the locker room, an apt conclusion to a perfectly workmanlike win.
Sam Darnold threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns, Ronald Jones II ran for a score and the No. 14 Trojans beat Oregon State 38-10 on Saturday.
“We beat them handily, but not like we wanted to,” USC safety Chris Hawkins said. “The score says we played well, the stats say we played well. We can get a lot better. I’m not satisfied, but I think it was a good win for us.”
USC (5-1, 3-1 Pac-12) bounced back from last week’s 30-27 loss at No. 11 Washington State, but its performance remained enigmatic. The offense had 512 yards, but Darnold turned the ball over twice. The defense held the Beavers scoreless in three sudden-change opportunities, but still had the occasional lapse in concentration. Freshman walk-on Chase McGrath made his eighth straight field goal this season, but Ajene Harris muffed a punt.
… Continue reading story here …
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No. 11 Washington State remains undefeated with 33-10 win over Oregon
… Related … ” ‘We’ve just got to play better’: Undermanned Oregon Ducks falter against Washington State, 33-10” … from the Oregonian
From ESPN … Luke Falk threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns and No. 11 Washington State held Oregon scoreless after the first quarter for a 33-10 victory Saturday night.
The Cougars (6-0, 3-0 Pac-12) were on their first trip after quirky scheduling gave them their first five games at home. The team is off to its best start since winning seven to start the 2001 season.
Erik Powell contributed to the victory with field goals from 25, 52, 47 and 29 yards.
True freshman Braxton Burmeister made his first college start and threw for 145 yards and a touchdown for Oregon (4-2, 1-2). He also threw two interceptions.
Justin Herbert started at quarterback for the Ducks to start the season, but he broke his collarbone in Oregon’s 45-24 victory over California last weekend.
Running back Royce Freeman, who also left the game against Cal because of injury, started against the Cougars and ran 16 yards on his first carry. He finished with 62 yards rushing.
… Continue reading story here …
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Pac-12 Notes
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October 8th
… Foe Pause …
Washington State enters Top Ten in both polls
Washington State defeated Oregon on the road, 33-10, earning its first top ten ranking of the season. Washington moved up a spot, taking position No. 5, while USC also moved up a spot, to No. 13.
The fourth Pac-12 school in the AP poll this week is Stanford, which defeated Utah, 23-20, and replaced the Utes in the poll, entering at No. 23.
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The Associated Press poll:
1. Alabama |
2. Clemson |
3. Penn State |
4. Georgia |
5. Washington … +1 |
6. TCU |
7. Wisconsin |
8. Washington State … +3 |
9. Ohio State |
10. Auburn |
11. Miami (Fla.) |
12. Oklahoma |
13. Southern California … +1 |
14. Oklahoma State |
15. Virginia Tech |
16. Notre Dame |
17. Michigan |
18. South Florida |
19. San Diego State |
20. NC State |
21. Michigan State |
22. UCF |
23. Stanford … +7 |
24. Texas Tech |
25. Navy |
Others Receiving Votes: Georgia Tech (3-1) 39; West Virginia (3-2) 26; Louisville (4-2) 25; Utah (4-1) 17; Florida (3-2) 9; LSU (4-2) 9; Kentucky (5-1) 6; Iowa State (3-2) 5; Texas A&M (4-2) 4; Memphis (4-1) 2
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The USA Today Coaches poll:
1. Alabama |
2. Clemson |
3. Penn State |
4. Washington … +1 |
5. Georgia |
6. Wisconsin |
7. TCU |
8. Ohio State |
9. Washington State … +2 |
10. Miami (Fla.) |
11. Auburn |
12. Oklahoma |
13. Southern California … +2 |
14. Oklahoma State |
15. South Florida |
16. Michigan |
17. Virginia Tech |
18. San Diego State |
19. Notre Dame |
20. NC State |
21. UCF |
22. Michigan State |
23. Utah … -5 |
24. Navy |
25. Stanford … +6 |
Others Receiving Votes: Louisville (4-2) 85; Georgia Tech (3-1) 47; Kentucky (5-1) 41; West Virginia (3-2) 29; Texas Tech (4-1) 29; Florida (3-2) 23; Texas A&M (4-2) 14; Troy (4-1) 10; LSU (4-2) 9; Memphis (4-1) 9; Virginia (4-1) 5; Wake Forest (4-2) 5; Iowa State (3-2) 4; Iowa (4-2) 3; South Carolina (4-2) 3; Mississippi State (3-2) 3; Texas (3-2) 2; Colorado State (4-2) 2
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Oregon State’s biggest issue: Quarterback
From the Oregonian … Oregon State stunk on Saturday. It played dumb. Special teams was a tangled mess. And OSU was as imaginative as a glass of water on offense.
All true.
And all of them sins.
But none of those was the Beavers’ biggest one. Because college football is a quarterback-driven game and Oregon State made the trip without a competent one. The resulting 38-10 loss to USC will be explained in a variety of ways, all of them sad, aggravating and frustrating. But without a competent signal-caller I don’t know how anyone expects OSU (1-5) to win a game. Even against a Trojans team that looked ripe for an upset.
What I’m saying is, Jake Luton, please get well.
Also, Gary Andersen, drop what you’re doing and find the next quarterback.
… Continue reading story here …
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October 7th
… Foe Pause …
USC takes out CU’s next opponent, Oregon State, 38-10
… Related … “Oregon State Beavers squander chances, fall to Sam Darnold and USC” … from the Oregonian
From ESPN … Cornerback Iman Marshall and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu were two of the last Southern California players to reach the locker room after helping push the hydration cart back into the locker room, an apt conclusion to a perfectly workmanlike win.
Sam Darnold threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns, Ronald Jones II ran for a score and the No. 14 Trojans beat Oregon State 38-10 on Saturday.
“We beat them handily, but not like we wanted to,” USC safety Chris Hawkins said. “The score says we played well, the stats say we played well. We can get a lot better. I’m not satisfied, but I think it was a good win for us.”
USC (5-1, 3-1 Pac-12) bounced back from last week’s 30-27 loss at No. 11 Washington State, but its performance remained enigmatic. The offense had 512 yards, but Darnold turned the ball over twice. The defense held the Beavers scoreless in three sudden-change opportunities, but still had the occasional lapse in concentration. Freshman walk-on Chase McGrath made his eighth straight field goal this season, but Ajene Harris muffed a punt.
… Continue reading story here …
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No. 11 Washington State remains undefeated with 33-10 win over Oregon
… Related … ” ‘We’ve just got to play better’: Undermanned Oregon Ducks falter against Washington State, 33-10” … from the Oregonian
From ESPN … Luke Falk threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns and No. 11 Washington State held Oregon scoreless after the first quarter for a 33-10 victory Saturday night.
The Cougars (6-0, 3-0 Pac-12) were on their first trip after quirky scheduling gave them their first five games at home. The team is off to its best start since winning seven to start the 2001 season.
Erik Powell contributed to the victory with field goals from 25, 52, 47 and 29 yards.
True freshman Braxton Burmeister made his first college start and threw for 145 yards and a touchdown for Oregon (4-2, 1-2). He also threw two interceptions.
Justin Herbert started at quarterback for the Ducks to start the season, but he broke his collarbone in Oregon’s 45-24 victory over California last weekend.
Running back Royce Freeman, who also left the game against Cal because of injury, started against the Cougars and ran 16 yards on his first carry. He finished with 62 yards rushing.
… Continue reading story here …
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