College Football - Gameday
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Gameday
Saturday, November 17
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College Football Gameday
Three important conference matchups that could all have major impacts on the BCS Bowls highlight this Saturday’s college football schedule, as No. 7 Ohio State faces No. 23 Michigan, No. 22 Kentucky takes on No. 8 Georgia and No. 18 Boston College travels to No. 15 Clemson.
Ohio State (7) at Michigan (23)
The Buckeyes had their national championships hopes dashed last week after a 28-21 upset loss to Illinois as a 15.5-point favorite. Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman had his worst game of the season at the wrong time, as he completed 12-of-23 passes for 156 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. Chris Wells was unable to pick up the slack for the errant passing game, rushing for 76 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 20 carries. The Buckeyes' defense has been the top-ranked D in the Big Ten, but couldn’t contain Illinois QB Juice Williams who had four touchdown passes.
Michigan also stumbled last week and lost to Wisconsin 37-21 as a 2.5-point favorite. At least partial blame for the Wolverines' defeat has to go to injury, as Michigan played without running back Mike Hart and only had starting QB Chad Henne for the first quarter. Hart sat out with an ankle injury that could force him to miss this week’s game, while Henne didn’t even last through the first quarter before a lingering shoulder injury sent him to the sidelines. Before departing, Henne completed 3-of-5 passes for 28 yards with an interception. Backup QB Ryan Mallett replaced Henne and went on to complete 11-of-36 passes for 245 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Without Hart the Michigan running game stalled, as Carlos Brown rushed for 38 yards on nine carries and Brandon Minor had 26 yards also on nine carries.
Last season when Ohio State and Michigan squared off the Buckeyes edged the Wolverines 42-39 as a 6.5-point favorite. In this year’s matchup the Buckeyes are a 4-point road favorite due to Michigan’s injuries.
Kentucky (22) at Georgia (8)
The Wildcats are coming off a 27-20 win over Vanderbilt as a 3.5-point favorite. Kentucky quarterback Andre Woodson was fairly quiet in the win, completing 17-of-28 passes for 222 yards with a touchdown. Running back Rafael Little rushed for 70 yards on 15 carries before leaving with a back injury. With Little out last week, Derrick Lowe took over the bulk of the rushing duties and rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. Little is expected to play this weekend after being listed as probable. The Kentucky defense surrendered 432 yards to Vanderbilt, which included a lofty 239 rushing yards.
The Bulldogs mauled Auburn 45-20 as a 2-point favorite last week to take command in the SEC East. Georgia QB Matthew Stafford completed 11-of-19 passes for 237 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Freshman running back Knowshon Moreno continued his strong play with 101 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns on 22 carries. The Georgia defense gave Auburn QB Brandon Cox fits with four interceptions.
Georgia should be out for some revenge in this game after losing to Kentucky 24-20 as a 6.5-point favorite last season. Stafford threw three interceptions for Georgia in that loss, while Woodson had a pair of touchdown passes and two picks. Georgia is a 7.5-point home favorite in Saturday’s game.
Boston College (18) at Clemson (15)
The Eagles went from bad to worse last week, as they dropped their second straight in a 42-35 loss to Maryland as a 6.5-point favorite. The loss dropped Boston College into second place in the ACC Atlantic and another loss this week would hand the division title to Clemson. Last week versus Maryland, Eagles quarterback Matt Ryan completed 33-of-56 passes for 421 yards with three touchdowns and a pair of interceptions. Running back Andre Callender was kept out of the end zone while rushing for 56 yards on 12 carries and catching eight passes for 92 yards. Ryan Purves caught 10 passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
The Tigers reeled off their fourth straight win last week after knocking off Wake Forest 44-10 as a 9.5-point favorite. Clemson quarterback Cullen Harper turned in a solid performance while completing 27-of-35 passes for 266 yards with three touchdown passes and a TD run. James Davis rushed for 67 yards on 21 carries, while C.J. Spiller rushed for 54 yards on only eight carries and returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown. Aaron Kelly led all Clemson receivers with 10 receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns.
Last season Boston College and Clemson engaged in a tight double-overtime battle that the Eagles narrowly won 34-33 as a 1-point underdog. In Saturday’s important rematch the Tigers are an 8.5-point favorite.
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NCAAF
Gameday
Saturday, November 17
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NCAAF Gameday
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College Football Gameday
Three important conference matchups that could all have major impacts on the BCS Bowls highlight this Saturday’s college football schedule, as No. 7 Ohio State faces No. 23 Michigan, No. 22 Kentucky takes on No. 8 Georgia and No. 18 Boston College travels to No. 15 Clemson.
Ohio State (7) at Michigan (23)
The Buckeyes had their national championships hopes dashed last week after a 28-21 upset loss to Illinois as a 15.5-point favorite. Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman had his worst game of the season at the wrong time, as he completed 12-of-23 passes for 156 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. Chris Wells was unable to pick up the slack for the errant passing game, rushing for 76 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 20 carries. The Buckeyes' defense has been the top-ranked D in the Big Ten, but couldn’t contain Illinois QB Juice Williams who had four touchdown passes.
Michigan also stumbled last week and lost to Wisconsin 37-21 as a 2.5-point favorite. At least partial blame for the Wolverines' defeat has to go to injury, as Michigan played without running back Mike Hart and only had starting QB Chad Henne for the first quarter. Hart sat out with an ankle injury that could force him to miss this week’s game, while Henne didn’t even last through the first quarter before a lingering shoulder injury sent him to the sidelines. Before departing, Henne completed 3-of-5 passes for 28 yards with an interception. Backup QB Ryan Mallett replaced Henne and went on to complete 11-of-36 passes for 245 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Without Hart the Michigan running game stalled, as Carlos Brown rushed for 38 yards on nine carries and Brandon Minor had 26 yards also on nine carries.
Last season when Ohio State and Michigan squared off the Buckeyes edged the Wolverines 42-39 as a 6.5-point favorite. In this year’s matchup the Buckeyes are a 4-point road favorite due to Michigan’s injuries.
Kentucky (22) at Georgia (8)
The Wildcats are coming off a 27-20 win over Vanderbilt as a 3.5-point favorite. Kentucky quarterback Andre Woodson was fairly quiet in the win, completing 17-of-28 passes for 222 yards with a touchdown. Running back Rafael Little rushed for 70 yards on 15 carries before leaving with a back injury. With Little out last week, Derrick Lowe took over the bulk of the rushing duties and rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. Little is expected to play this weekend after being listed as probable. The Kentucky defense surrendered 432 yards to Vanderbilt, which included a lofty 239 rushing yards.
The Bulldogs mauled Auburn 45-20 as a 2-point favorite last week to take command in the SEC East. Georgia QB Matthew Stafford completed 11-of-19 passes for 237 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Freshman running back Knowshon Moreno continued his strong play with 101 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns on 22 carries. The Georgia defense gave Auburn QB Brandon Cox fits with four interceptions.
Georgia should be out for some revenge in this game after losing to Kentucky 24-20 as a 6.5-point favorite last season. Stafford threw three interceptions for Georgia in that loss, while Woodson had a pair of touchdown passes and two picks. Georgia is a 7.5-point home favorite in Saturday’s game.
Boston College (18) at Clemson (15)
The Eagles went from bad to worse last week, as they dropped their second straight in a 42-35 loss to Maryland as a 6.5-point favorite. The loss dropped Boston College into second place in the ACC Atlantic and another loss this week would hand the division title to Clemson. Last week versus Maryland, Eagles quarterback Matt Ryan completed 33-of-56 passes for 421 yards with three touchdowns and a pair of interceptions. Running back Andre Callender was kept out of the end zone while rushing for 56 yards on 12 carries and catching eight passes for 92 yards. Ryan Purves caught 10 passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
The Tigers reeled off their fourth straight win last week after knocking off Wake Forest 44-10 as a 9.5-point favorite. Clemson quarterback Cullen Harper turned in a solid performance while completing 27-of-35 passes for 266 yards with three touchdown passes and a TD run. James Davis rushed for 67 yards on 21 carries, while C.J. Spiller rushed for 54 yards on only eight carries and returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown. Aaron Kelly led all Clemson receivers with 10 receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns.
Last season Boston College and Clemson engaged in a tight double-overtime battle that the Eagles narrowly won 34-33 as a 1-point underdog. In Saturday’s important rematch the Tigers are an 8.5-point favorite.
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