Week 9 Top Stories
1. Michigan State triumphs over #9 Stanford
2. In the top 25, Ohio State walks away with a victory over Miami
3. Oregon defeats #8 USC 48-47
4. Scarlet Knights remain unbeaten as they knock off Maryland
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 9 Champions Division Results
PSU 49 - CLEM 40 | GT 28 - LSU 14 | MSU 35 - STAN 28
ORE 48 - USC 47 | ND 38 - MIZOU 10 | ALA 37 - TENN 17
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 10 Champions Division Schedule
#6 Georgia Tech (6-2, 3-2) at #1 USF (7-0, 5-0)
#10 Notre Dame (5-2, 2-2) at Florida (5-4, 4-3)
Tennessee (2-6, 2-5) at Clemson (1-6, 0-5)
#15 USC (4-3, 3-3) at #7 Ole Miss (5-2, 5-1)
#19 Oregon (4-3, 3-2) at #14 Stanford (5-3, 3-3)
#8 Alabama (5-2, 5-2) at LSU (2-6, 0-6)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 10 Notable Games
#9 Michigan State (5-2, 3-2) at #16 Michigan (7-1, 6-0)
#4 Purdue (6-1, 3-1) at #18 Oklahoma (6-2, 5-1)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four seeds from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs
- Champions Division Championship competed at the end of the regular season to determine the top two seeds
- The fifth seed in the CFP will be awarded to the Contenders Division Champion
- Remaining three seeds of the CFP will be selected based on committee rankings and can contain non ANAC members
- 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th seed of Champions Division are relegated to the Contenders Division
- 11th seed of the Champions Division vs. 5th seed of the Contenders Division play in a play-in game following the regular season
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Leaders East
1. USF, 7-0, 5-0
2. Penn State, 7-1, 6-1
3. Alabama, 5-2, 5-2
4. Georgia Tech, 6-2, 3-2 West
1. Ole Miss, 5-2, 5-1
2. Michigan State, 5-2, 3-2
3. Oregon, 4-3, 3-2
4. Stanford, 5-3, 3-3
5. Notre Dame, 5-2, 2-2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Relegation Zone
11. USC, 4-3, 3-3
12. Tennessee, 2-6, 2-5
13. Texas, 3-5, 1-4
14. Missouri, 3-5, 1-5
15. LSU, 2-6, 0-6
16. Clemson, 1-6, 0-5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. Michigan, 7-1, 6-0
2. Oklahoma, 6-2, 5-1
3. Miami, 5-3, 4-1
4. Purdue, 6-1, 3-1
5. Kansas State, 5-2, 3-1
6. Minnesota, 4-3, 3-1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- College Football Playoff Rankings
1. USF, 7-0 (automatic bid slot)
2. Penn State, 7-1 (automatic bid slot)
3. Ole Miss, 5-2 (automatic bid slot)
4. Alabama, 5-2 (automatic bid slot)
5. Contenders Division Champion (currently projected: Michigan vs. Oklahoma) (automatic bid slot)
6. Washington, 8-0
7. Rutgers, 7-0
8. Georgia Tech, 6-2
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9. Michigan State, 5-2
10. Notre Dame, 5-2
11. South Alabama, 6-2
12. Utah, 7-1
13. Stanford, 5-3
14. Miami University, 7-1
15. Miami, 5-3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Players of the Week
QB Marcus Murphy (Florida State): 21 of 28, 241 yards, 26 carries, 140 yards, 6 total touchdowns
CB Bryan Griffin (Florida International): 9 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, forced fumble, 2 interceptions
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QB Bryan Myers (Penn State): 21 of 36, 391 yards, 7 touchdowns, 15 carries, 95 yards
DE Daniel Love (Notre Dame): 8 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#1 Patrick Sullivan [HB #1]: 5'9", 200lbs | Pensacola, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Oregon
#3 Melvin Ingram [QB #1]: 6'3", 211lbs | Arlington Heights, IL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#5 Alan Pitts [ATH #1]: 6'2", 225lbs | Madison, NJ | 5-star | Rutgers University
#9 Charles Henry [WR #3]: 6'0", 192lbs | North Hickory, NC [IMG] | 5-star | University of Southern California
#10 Brady Mixon [ATH #2]: 5'11", 101lbs | Bradford, PA | 5-star | University of Alabama
#11 William Powell [ATH #3]: 6'3", 192lbs | Ennis, TX | 5-star | University of Alabama
#15 Marcel Carrington [WR #6]: 6'4", 205lbs | Gardere, LA | 5-star | University of Oregon
#17 A.J. Brewer [WR #7]: 6'0", 179lbs | Wadsworth, OH | 5-star | Ohio State University
#19 Josh Henley [ATH #5]: 5'11", 191lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#24 Jeremiah Daugherty [DE #2]: 6'1", 250lbs | Monroe, LA | 5-star | Naval Academy
#25 Carlos Sutton [DT #1]: 6'3", 269lbs | Washington D.C. | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#26 Ryan Edwards [HB #3]: 6'2", 184lbs | Aurora, OH | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#30 Kellen Wright [HB #4]: 5'8", 190lbs | Tampa, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of South Florida
#31 Glenn Thurman [ATH #7]: 6'2", 203lbs | Rochester, MN | 5-star | University of Oregon
#34 Matt Christensen [ATH #9]: 6'1", 181lbs | Merced, CA | 5-star | University of California - Los Angeles
#36 Josh Jacobs [DE #3]: 6'6", 256lbs | Lancaster, TX | 5-star | University of Southern California
#38 Josh Page [ATH #10]: 6'0" 199lbs | Poquoson, VA | 5-star | Naval Academy
#40 Shaun Bullock [ATH #12]: 6'2", 306lbs | Huntington Beach, CA | 5-star | University of Texas
#44 Leon Glover [CB #3]: 5'10", 169lbs | Flower Mound, TX | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#1 Patrick Sullivan [HB #1]: 5'9", 200lbs | Pensacola, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Oregon
#19 Josh Henley [ATH #5]: 5'11", 191lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#30 Kellen Wright [HB #4]: 5'8", 190lbs | Tampa, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of South Florida
#55 Ramon Hall [DE #5]: 6'2", 246lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#84 E.J. Young [OLB #3]: 6'5", 242lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#85 Brent Lawrence [DT #5]: 6'3", 275lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#143 Jesse McCoy [TE #7]: 6'6", 246lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#147 Jeremy Gould [OLB #7]: 6'0", 180lbs | Belle Glade, FL | 4-star | University of Colorado
#169 Edwin Dixon [S #6]: 6'2", 192lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#170 Brooks Coe [WR #31]: 6'4", 195lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#172 Buck Gonzales [HB #25]: 6'0", 207lbs | Bellair, FL | 4-star | University of Minnesota
#175 C.J. Graham [S #7]: 6'3", 182lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#176 Phillip Johnson [ATH #34]: 6'2", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Central Florida
#209 Steve Bailey [G #8]: 6'5", 311lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#221 Marcus Stephens [OLB #13]: 6'1", 211lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Michigan State University
#271 Brad Pittman [ATH #41]: 6'1", 226lbs | Bartow, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech
#285 Ryan Fernandez [G #14]: 6'1", 312lbs | Coconut Creek, FL | Florida Atlantic University
Week 10 Preview: vs. #6 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Season Record: 6-2, 3-2 Champions Division
Head Coach: Bryan Cook (128-42 at Georgia Tech, 26th year)
Offensive Coordinator: Steed Lobotzke (Triple Option)
Defensive Coordinator: Geoff Collins (4-3 D)
Team Leaders
Passing: Adam Hall (736 yards, 8 TD, 4 INT, 120.7 rating)
Rushing: Nick Bergstrand (1245 yards, 6.7 ypc, 12 TD)
Receiving: Greg Hall (23 receptions, 338 yards, 3 TD)
Defense: Grant McDuffie (40 tackles, 11 TFL, 3 sacks)
Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 24th
Total Offense: 22nd
Rushing Offense: 1st
Passing Offense: 125th
Total Defense: 2nd
Rushing Defense: 33rd
Passing Defense: 1st
Turnover Differential: 83rd
Team Schedule
vs. FIU: W 45-10
at Florida: L 31-30
vs. #14 Stanford: W 34-28
vs. Hawaii: W 45-0
vs. Arizona State: W 42-37
at #19 Oregon: W 31-13
vs. #5 Penn State: L 30-24 OT
at LSU: W 28-14
Georgia Tech falls short of victory against Bulls despite losing starting quarterback
USF head coach Malcolm Francois Sr. openly said before the game that he wasn't sure if the Bulls were worth of the top ranking in the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings. Even after Saturday's win over Georgia Tech, his tune hasn't changed.
"I don't know if we're a good football team," said Francois Sr after the game, "But we're a [expletive] tough one and that's worth just as much on most days."
The Bulls were able to grind out a 45-42 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday to remain atop the Champions Division despite a four touchdown performance from backup quarterback Jamar Jenkins.
Jenkins replaced the injured Adam Hall in the second quarter and threw a touchdown pass on his first drive. On his second drive to open the second half, the redshirt sophomore out of Vero Beach, Florida rushed for a touchdown in his first extended action of his career to retake the seven point lead.
Both teams swapped long touchdowns in the third quarter with Colby Lewis getting behind the defense only for Jarod Green to do the same less than a minute later to make it a tie game.
They exchanged touchdowns once more in the fourth quarter with Lewis catching a 35-yarder this time from Jenkins while it was D.J. Manning who slipped behind the defense for the 23-yard score for Jared Chavis' fourth touchdown of the night.
USF's defense then chose the perfect time to force their first punt of the night, giving USF offense the ball back with a little over four minutes left and they never got off the field, eating down the rest of the clock with some key first downs to set up Mike Pleasant's game winning field goal as the Yellow Jackets opted not to use any of their timeouts.
With the win, USF moves closer to clinching a spot in the College Football Playoffs with a top four finish in the Champions Division.
---------------------------------------------------------------- Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[GT] A. Hall, 56 Yd run (6:04)
[USF] M. Bennett, 5 Yd pass from J. Chavis (3:59)
[USF] W. Sapp, 1 Yd run (3:16)
Quarter 2
[GT] N. Bergstrand, 14 Yd run (5:34)
[GT] P. Lacey, 6 Yd pass from J. Jenkins (1:37)
[USF] J. Chavis, 4 Yd run (0:18)
Quarter 3
[GT] J. Jenkins, 12 Yd run (6:26)
[USF] J. Millines, 9 Yd pass from J. Chavis (4:05)
[GT] C. Lewis, 30 Yd pass from J. Jenkins (1:30)
[USF] J. Green, 44 Yd pass from J. Chavis (0:28)
Quarter 4
[GT] C. Lewis, 35 Yd pass from J. Jenkins (7:24)
[USF] D. Manning, 23 Yd pass from J. Chavis (5:55)
[USF] M. Pleasant, 19 Yd FG (0:01)
---------------------------------------------------------------- #1 South Florida Bulls
QB Jared Chavis: 31 of 40, 411 yards, 4 touchdowns, interception, 6 carries, 58 yards, touchdown
HB William Sapp: 10 carries, 54 yards
HB Eric Valentine: 7 carries, 24 yards
WR Jarod Green: 11 receptions, 148 yards, touchdown
WR Maurice Bennett: 8 receptions, 73 yards, touchdown
WR D.J. Manning: 4 receptions, 78 yards, touchdown
WR Alston Marks: 4 receptions, 66 yards
LB Brian Robinson: 12 tackles, tackle for loss
LB Corey Caldwell: 4 tackles, tackle for loss, sack
DE Jordan Odom: 2 tackles, tackle for loss, sack
DE David Richardson: 1 tackle, tackle for loss, sack
Bulls look to reload secondary with addition of another corner in Anthony Gunn
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider
After signing four defensive backs last cycle, all of which have played significant roles as true freshman this season, the Bulls added their second corner of the class in Georgia's Anthony Gunn, the sixteenth ranked corner in this cycle.
It's USF second commit from the Peach State which has been very fruitful to the Bulls over the years from the likes of Grant Oliver, Zach White, Dan Johnson, Franklin Sapp and Jason Garcia.
Despite being ranked as a three-star, internally the Bulls view Gunn as a potential starter down the line in the same fashion as four-star cornerback Travis Jones with some added versatility to potentially play safety with his length and physicality.
The Bulls also added another specialist in punter Gerald Wallace, the sixth ranked punter in his class who is teammates with USF commit Brooks Coe. Wallace took an official visit to USF last week and from his social media postings, it appeared that the Smith brothers -- Brian Jr, Brandon and Marcellus -- were also on campus for the second time in less than six weeks. All three figure to be top recruits in the 2040 cycle and are the triplet sons of former USF offensive lineman Brian Smith.
USF beat out Clemson for both Wallace and Gunn who they face this week.
2039 USF Recruiting Class
HB Kellen Wright [HB #4]: 5'8", 190lbs | Tampa, FL [IMG] | 5-star | 4.32 40-yd dash, 270 Bench Press Max, 325 Squat Max
DE Ramon Hall [DE #5]: 6'2", 246lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press Max, 605 Squat Max
OLB E.J. Young [OLB #3]: 6'5", 242lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Pres Max, 580 Squat Max
DT Brent Lawrence [DT #5]: 6'3", 275lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 5.08 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max
ILB Joel Espinosa [ILB #4]: 5'9", 228lbs | Manchester, IA [IMG] | 4-star | 4.58 40-yd dash, 420 Bench Press Max, 580 Squat Max
G Ray Anderson [G #5]: 6'3", 266lbs | Scottdale, GA | 4-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 470 Bench Press Max, 585 Squat Max
WR Brooks Coe [WR #31]: 6'4", 195lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 245 Bench Press Max, 225 Squat Max
G Steve Bailey [G #8]: 6'5", 311lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.72 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press Max, 595 Squat Max
CB Travis Jones [CB #10]: 5'11", 167lbs | Marion, SC | 4-star | 4.54 40-yd dash, 340 Bench Press Max, 270 Squat Max
CB Anthony Gunn [CB #16]: 6'1", 182lbs | Atlanta, GA | 3-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 215 Bench Press Max, 270 Squat Max
DE Kareem Cunningham [DE #69]: 6'6", 266lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 375 Bench Press Max, 560 Squat Max
OLB Erik Wheeler [OLB #66]: 6'2", 211lbs | La Porte, TX | 3-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 370 Bench Press Max, 580 Squat Max
K Chris Sanders [K #7]: 5'10", 180lbs | Pompano Beach, FL | 3-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press Max, 280 Squat Max
P Gerald Wallace [P #6]: 6'2", 199lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 3-star | 4.82 40-yd dash, 225 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat Max
2039 USF Recruiting Board
TE Jermaine Johnson [TE #5]: 6'4", 254lbs | Sans Souci, SC [IMG] | 4-star | USF, Florida, Tennessee, Navy
TE Jeff Rutledge [TE #10]: 6'5", 254lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Miami, USF
T Garrett McTaggart [T #2]: 6'4", 309lbs | San Antonio, TX | 4-star | USF, Ole Miss
G Joe Weisbecker [G #4]: 6'2", 280lbs | Rosedale, MD | 4-star | Ole Miss, USF, Rutgers, Georgia Tech
ILB Talanoa Langi [ILB #16]: 6'1", 238lbs | Nanakuli, HI [IMG] | 3-star | USF, Colorado
Week 10 Top Stories
1. BYU upends Washington, knocking them off the chart of the unbeaten
2. USF remains unbeaten with a 45-42 win vs. Georgia Tech
3. Trojans win their conference game 38-35 against Ole Miss
4. Purdue notches a win against Oklahoma thanks to Petty
5. Michigan downs rival Michigan State 42-35 with the help of Paul
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 10 Champions Division Results
USC 38 - MISS 35 | ORE 48 - STAN 45 OT | ALA 38 - LSU 24
USF 45 - GT 42 | ND 56 - UF 32 | TENN 42 - CLEM 32
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 11 Champions Division Schedule
Clemson (1-7, 0-6) at #1 USF (8-0, 6-0)
#11 Georgia Tech (6-3, 3-3) at Tennessee (3-6, 3-5)
Missouri (3-5, 1-5) at #4 Penn State (7-1, 6-1)
#6 Notre Dame (6-2, 3-2) at Texas (3-5, 1-4)
#14 Oregon (5-3, 4-2) at #16 Michigan State (5-3, 3-2)
#22 Stanford (5-3, 3-4) at #8 USC (5-3, 4-3)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 11 Notable Games
Mississippi State (6-3, 6-3) at #13 Ole Miss (5-3, 5-2)
#15 Miami (5-3, 4-1) at #10 Michigan (8-1, 6-0)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four seeds from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs
- Champions Division Championship competed at the end of the regular season to determine the top two seeds
- The fifth seed in the CFP will be awarded to the Contenders Division Champion
- Remaining three seeds of the CFP will be selected based on committee rankings and can contain non ANAC members
- 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th seed of Champions Division are relegated to the Contenders Division
- 11th seed of the Champions Division vs. 5th seed of the Contenders Division play in a play-in game following the regular season
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Leaders East
1. USF, 8-0, 6-0
2. Penn State, 7-1, 6-1
3. Alabama, 6-2, 6-2 West
1. Ole Miss, 5-3, 5-2
2. Oregon, 5-3, 4-2
3. Notre Dame, 6-2, 3-2
4. Michigan State, 5-3, 3-2
5. USC, 5-3, 3-2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Relegation Zone
11. Stanford, 5-3, 4-3
12. Tennessee, 3-6, 3-5
13. Texas, 3-5, 1-4
14. Missouri, 3-5
15. LSU, 2-7, 0-7
16. Clemson, 1-7, 0-6
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. Michigan, 8-1, 6-0
2. Miami, 5-3, 4-1
3. Purdue, 7-1, 4-1
4. Kansas State, 6-2, 4-1
5. Oklahoma, 6-3, 5-2
6. Ohio State, 4-4, 3-2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- College Football Playoff Rankings
1. USF, 8-0 (automatic bid slot)
2. Penn State, 7-1 (automatic bid slot)
3. Alabama, 6-2 (automatic bid slot)
4. Ole Miss, 5-3 (automatic bid slot)
5. Contenders Division Champion (currently projected: Michigan vs. Purdue) (automatic bid slot)
6. Rutgers, 8-0
7. Notre Dame, 6-2
8. USC, 5-3
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9. South Alabama, 7-2
10. Miami University, 8-1
11. Georgia Tech, 6-3
12. Washington, 8-1
13. Miami, 5-3
14. Michigan State, 5-3
15. Oregon, 5-3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Players of the Week
QB Steven Morris (Notre Dame): 23 of 30, 328 yards, 25 carries, 132 yards, 8 total touchdowns
LB Travis Harris (Miami University): 11 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack, 2 interceptions
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QB Steven Morris (Notre Dame): 23 of 30, 328 yards, 25 carries, 132 yards, 8 total touchdowns
LB Solomon White (Clemson): 8 tackles, 2 forced fumble, fumble recovery
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#1 Patrick Sullivan [HB #1]: 5'9", 200lbs | Pensacola, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Oregon
#3 Melvin Ingram [QB #1]: 6'3", 211lbs | Arlington Heights, IL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#5 Alan Pitts [ATH #1]: 6'2", 225lbs | Madison, NJ | 5-star | Rutgers University
#9 Charles Henry [WR #3]: 6'0", 192lbs | North Hickory, NC [IMG] | 5-star | University of Southern California
#10 Brady Mixon [ATH #2]: 5'11", 101lbs | Bradford, PA | 5-star | University of Alabama
#11 William Powell [ATH #3]: 6'3", 192lbs | Ennis, TX | 5-star | University of Alabama
#15 Marcel Carrington [WR #6]: 6'4", 205lbs | Gardere, LA | 5-star | University of Oregon
#17 A.J. Brewer [WR #7]: 6'0", 179lbs | Wadsworth, OH | 5-star | Ohio State University
#19 Josh Henley [ATH #5]: 5'11", 191lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#24 Jeremiah Daugherty [DE #2]: 6'1", 250lbs | Monroe, LA | 5-star | Naval Academy
#25 Carlos Sutton [DT #1]: 6'3", 269lbs | Washington D.C. | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#26 Ryan Edwards [HB #3]: 6'2", 184lbs | Aurora, OH | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#30 Kellen Wright [HB #4]: 5'8", 190lbs | Tampa, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of South Florida
#31 Glenn Thurman [ATH #7]: 6'2", 203lbs | Rochester, MN | 5-star | University of Oregon
#34 Matt Christensen [ATH #9]: 6'1", 181lbs | Merced, CA | 5-star | University of California - Los Angeles
#36 Josh Jacobs [DE #3]: 6'6", 256lbs | Lancaster, TX | 5-star | University of Southern California
#38 Josh Page [ATH #10]: 6'0" 199lbs | Poquoson, VA | 5-star | Naval Academy
#40 Shaun Bullock [ATH #12]: 6'2", 306lbs | Huntington Beach, CA | 5-star | University of Texas
#44 Leon Glover [CB #3]: 5'10", 169lbs | Flower Mound, TX | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#1 Patrick Sullivan [HB #1]: 5'9", 200lbs | Pensacola, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Oregon
#19 Josh Henley [ATH #5]: 5'11", 191lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#30 Kellen Wright [HB #4]: 5'8", 190lbs | Tampa, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of South Florida
#55 Ramon Hall [DE #5]: 6'2", 246lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#84 E.J. Young [OLB #3]: 6'5", 242lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#85 Brent Lawrence [DT #5]: 6'3", 275lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#123 Nick Baldwin [S #5]: 5'9", 175lbs | Lake Wales, FL | 4-star | University of Louisiana
#143 Jesse McCoy [TE #7]: 6'6", 246lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#145 Dennis Anderson [HB #21]: 6'2", 185lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Alabama
#147 Jeremy Gould [OLB #7]: 6'0", 180lbs | Belle Glade, FL | 4-star | University of Colorado
#169 Edwin Dixon [S #6]: 6'2", 192lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#170 Brooks Coe [WR #31]: 6'4", 195lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#172 Buck Gonzales [HB #25]: 6'0", 207lbs | Bellair, FL | 4-star | University of Minnesota
#175 C.J. Graham [S #7]: 6'3", 182lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#176 Phillip Johnson [ATH #34]: 6'2", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Central Florida
#178 William Green [HB #27]: 5'11", 211lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of Georgia
#209 Steve Bailey [G #8]: 6'5", 311lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#221 Marcus Stephens [OLB #13]: 6'1", 211lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Michigan State University
#226 D.J. Campbell [OLB #15]: 6'5", 236lbs | Leesburg, FL | 4-star | University of Wisconsin
#271 Brad Pittman [ATH #41]: 6'1", 226lbs | Bartow, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech
#285 Ryan Fernandez [G #14]: 6'1", 312lbs | Coconut Creek, FL | Florida Atlantic University
Week 11 Preview: vs. Clemson Tigers
Record: 1-7, 0-6 Champions Division
Head Coach: Zach Newberry (16-20, 3rd year)
Offensive Coordinator: Adam Gilbert (Pro)
Defensive Coordinator: Slade Jenkins (3-4 D)
Team Leaders
Passing: Chris Boyd (1833 yards, 16 TD, 10 INT, 136.9 rating)
Rushing: Chris Boyd (697 yards, 4.4 ypc, 6 TD)
Receiving: Dan Riley (33 receptions, 496 yards, 6 TD)
Defense: Jon McKinney (42 tackles, 7 TFL, 3.0 sack)
Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 50th
Total Offense: 59th
Rushing Offense: 81st
Passing Offense: 37th
Total Defense: 126th
Rushing Defense: 104th
Passing Defense: 124th
Turnover Differential: 116th
Team Schedule
vs. #13 Ole Miss: L 31-21
at Texas: L 38-6
vs. Furman: W 42-28
at North Carolina State: L 37-31
at #5 Alabama: L 56-49
at Florida: L 45-28
vs. #4 Penn State: L 49-40
vs. Tennessee: L 42-32
USF keeps on rolling through their schedule after early hiccup against Clemson
The University of South Florida's high scoring offense was completely grounded in the first half as Clemson jumped out to an early 7-0 lead thanks to two turnovers, including one in the red zone, and a missed field goal from the Bulls.
With halftime to get things back under control, Jared Chavis would throw two deep touchdown passes to Maurice Bennett in the second half to turn it all around in the 35-10 victory over Clemson on Saturday to remain undefeated.
Bennett caught five passes for 160 yards while Jared Green led the team with eleven receptions for 123 yards. It was Green's second consecutive game with eleven receptions to bring his total up to 52 on the year, eclipsing his previous career high.
It was a day of missed opportunities for the Tigers who will almost surely be relegated next season into the Contenders Division with just one win on the season. Their defense played way above their average in the first half but Clemson punted the ball six times and threw a second half interception in the red zone that they never recovered from.
---------------------------------------------------------------- Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
[CLEM] M. Forte, 1 Yd run (1:52)
Quarter 3
[USF] M. Bennett, 35 Yd pass from J. Chavis (5:16)
[CLEM] A. Cockrill, 43 Yd FG (1:59)
[USF] E. Valentine, 1 Yd run (0:16)
Quarter 4
[USF] M. Bennett, 80 Yd pass from J. Chavis (6:43)
[USF] J. Moses, 5 Yd pass from J. Chavis (3:58)
[USF] W. Sapp, 4 Yd run (0:30)
---------------------------------------------------------------- #1 South Florida Bulls
QB Jared Chavis: 27 of 35, 383 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, sacked 3 times, 7 carries, 35 yards
HB William Sapp: 15 carries, 86 yards, touchdown
WR Jarod Green: 11 receptions, 123 yards
WR Maurice Bennett: 5 receptions, 160 yards, 2 touchdowns
TE Antoine Frank: 3 receptions, 50 yards
CB K.J. Waters: 8 tackles
LB Corey Caldwell: 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
DT Michael Williams: 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
CB Bryan Carter: 3 tackles, interception
Clemson Tigers
QB Chris Boyd: 16 of 24, 193 yards, interception, sacked 3 times, 10 carries, 33 yards, fumble (recovered)
HB Mike Forte: 23 carries, 150 yards, touchdown
WR Paul Gunn: 6 receptions, 42 yards
TE Thomas Frazier: 4 receptions, 62 yards
WR Datrone French: 4 receptions, 37 yards
WR Dan Riley: 1 reception, 42 yards
CB Charlie Carpenter: 7 tackles, tackle for loss
S Logan Walden: 6 tackles, interception
S Daniel Fuller: 3 tackles, interception
Week 11 Top Stories
1. Morris is disgusted with Notre Dame's performance against unranked Texas
2. Spartans take care of SEC opponent Oregon 55-52
3. The Jaguars are devastated after a 41-13 loss to UL Lafayette
4. Ohio State drops Pittsburgh to enter promotional zone
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 11 Champions Division Results
USF 35 - CLEM 10 | TENN 36 - GT 34 OT | PSU 41 - MIZZOU 23
TEX 44 - ND 41 OT | MSU 55 - ORE 52 OT | USC 35 - STAN 7
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 12 Champions Division Schedule
#1 USF (9-0, 7-0) at Missouri (3-6, 1-6)
#13 Notre Dame (6-3, 3-3) at #11 Michigan State (6-3, 4-2)
LSU (3-7, 0-7) at #10 Ole Miss (6-3, 5-2)
Florida (5-5, 4-4) at Stanford (5-5, 3-5)
Clemson (1-8, 0-7) at Georgia Tech (6-4, 3-4)
#22 Oregon (5-4, 4-3) at Texas (4-5, 2-4)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 12 Notable Games
#19 Virginia (8-2, 7-2) at Florida Atlantic (7-2, 6-1)
Mississippi State (6-4, 6-3) at #5 Alabama (7-2, 6-2)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four seeds from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs
- Champions Division Championship competed at the end of the regular season to determine the top two seeds
- The fifth seed in the CFP will be awarded to the Contenders Division Champion
- Remaining three seeds of the CFP will be selected based on committee rankings and can contain non ANAC members
- 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th seed of Champions Division are relegated to the Contenders Division
- 11th seed of the Champions Division vs. 5th seed of the Contenders Division play in a play-in game following the regular season
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Leaders East
1. USF, 9-0, 7-0
2. Penn State, 8-1, 7-1 West
1. Ole Miss, 6-3, 5-2
2. Michigan State, 6-3, 4-2
3. USC, 6-3, 5-3
4. Oregon, 5-4, 4-3
5. Notre Dame, 6-3, 3-3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Relegation Zone
11. Georgia Tech, 6-3, 3-4
12. Stanford, 5-5, 3-5
13. Texas, 4-5, 2-4
14. Missouri, 3-6, 1-6
15. LSU, 3-7, 0-7
16. Clemson, 1-8, 0-7
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. Michigan, 9-1, 7-0
2. Purdue, 8-1, 5-1
3. Kansas State, 7-2, 5-1
4. Oklahoma, 6-3, 5-2
5. Ohio State, 5-4, 4-2
6. Minnesota, 5-4, 4-2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- College Football Playoff Rankings
1. USF, 9-0 (automatic bid slot)
2. Penn State, 8-1 (automatic bid slot)
3. Alabama, 7-2 (automatic bid slot)
4. Ole Miss, 6-3 (automatic bid slot)
5. Contenders Division Champion [currently projected: Michigan vs. Purdue] (automatic bid slot)
6. Rutgers, 9-0
7. USC, 6-3
8. Miami University, 9-1
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9. Washington, 8-1
10. Michigan State, 6-3
11. Notre Dame, 6-3
12. Utah, 7-2
13. Kansas State, 7-2
14. Oregon State
15. Oklahoma, 6-3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Players of the Week
QB Drew Holland (Ohio State): 8 of 11, 67 yards, 34 carries, 172 yards, 5 total touchdowns
CB Brian Richard (UNLV): 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, interception
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QB Will Williams (Michigan State): 25 of 38, 340 yards, 17 carries, 95 yards, 5 total touchdowns
DE Marcus Lowery (Texas): 7 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#1 Patrick Sullivan [HB #1]: 5'9", 200lbs | Pensacola, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Oregon
#3 Melvin Ingram [QB #1]: 6'3", 211lbs | Arlington Heights, IL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#5 Alan Pitts [ATH #1]: 6'2", 225lbs | Madison, NJ | 5-star | Rutgers University
#8 Bill Johnson [HB #2]: 5'9", 168lbs | Siler City, NC | 5-star | University of Southern California
#9 Charles Henry [WR #3]: 6'0", 192lbs | North Hickory, NC [IMG] | 5-star | University of Southern California
#10 Brady Mixon [ATH #2]: 5'11", 101lbs | Bradford, PA | 5-star | University of Alabama
#11 William Powell [ATH #3]: 6'3", 192lbs | Ennis, TX | 5-star | University of Alabama
#13 Jeff Frazier [WR #4]: 5'11", 183lbs | Oakwood, OH | 5-star | Purdue University
#15 Marcel Carrington [WR #6]: 6'4", 205lbs | Gardere, LA | 5-star | University of Oregon
#17 A.J. Brewer [WR #7]: 6'0", 179lbs | Wadsworth, OH | 5-star | Ohio State University
#19 Josh Henley [ATH #5]: 5'11", 191lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#24 Jeremiah Daugherty [DE #2]: 6'1", 250lbs | Monroe, LA | 5-star | Naval Academy
#25 Carlos Sutton [DT #1]: 6'3", 269lbs | Washington D.C. | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#26 Ryan Edwards [HB #3]: 6'2", 184lbs | Aurora, OH | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#30 Kellen Wright [HB #4]: 5'8", 190lbs | Tampa, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of South Florida
#31 Glenn Thurman [ATH #7]: 6'2", 203lbs | Rochester, MN | 5-star | University of Oregon
#32 Chris Martin [ILB #2]: 6'2", 229lbs | Mission Viejo, CA | 5-star | University of Southern California
#34 Matt Christensen [ATH #9]: 6'1", 181lbs | Merced, CA | 5-star | University of California - Los Angeles
#36 Josh Jacobs [DE #3]: 6'6", 256lbs | Lancaster, TX | 5-star | University of Southern California
#38 Josh Page [ATH #10]: 6'0" 199lbs | Poquoson, VA | 5-star | Naval Academy
#40 Shaun Bullock [ATH #12]: 6'2", 306lbs | Huntington Beach, CA | 5-star | University of Texas
#43 Tim Williams [HB #5]: 5'10", 196lbs | Gilroy, CA | 5-star | University of Southern California
#44 Leon Glover [CB #3]: 5'10", 169lbs | Flower Mound, TX | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#1 Patrick Sullivan [HB #1]: 5'9", 200lbs | Pensacola, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Oregon
#19 Josh Henley [ATH #5]: 5'11", 191lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#30 Kellen Wright [HB #4]: 5'8", 190lbs | Tampa, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of South Florida
#55 Ramon Hall [DE #5]: 6'2", 246lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#84 E.J. Young [OLB #3]: 6'5", 242lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#85 Brent Lawrence [DT #5]: 6'3", 275lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#123 Nick Baldwin [S #5]: 5'9", 175lbs | Lake Wales, FL | 4-star | University of Louisiana
#143 Jesse McCoy [TE #7]: 6'6", 246lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#145 Dennis Anderson [HB #21]: 6'2", 185lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Alabama
#147 Jeremy Gould [OLB #7]: 6'0", 180lbs | Belle Glade, FL | 4-star | University of Colorado
#169 Edwin Dixon [S #6]: 6'2", 192lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#170 Brooks Coe [WR #31]: 6'4", 195lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#172 Buck Gonzales [HB #25]: 6'0", 207lbs | Bellair, FL | 4-star | University of Minnesota
#175 C.J. Graham [S #7]: 6'3", 182lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#176 Phillip Johnson [ATH #34]: 6'2", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Central Florida
#178 William Green [HB #27]: 5'11", 211lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of Georgia
#209 Steve Bailey [G #8]: 6'5", 311lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#221 Marcus Stephens [OLB #13]: 6'1", 211lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Michigan State University
#226 D.J. Campbell [OLB #15]: 6'5", 236lbs | Leesburg, FL | 4-star | University of Wisconsin
#271 Brad Pittman [ATH #41]: 6'1", 226lbs | Bartow, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech
#285 Ryan Fernandez [G #14]: 6'1", 312lbs | Coconut Creek, FL | Florida Atlantic University
