Strength in Unity.

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Week 12 Top Stories
1. BYU moves a step closer to the CFP with win over Kansas State.
2. The Ducks defense lets them down in loss to Purdue.
3. Notre Dame keeps it close but loses 31-24 to Michigan.
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Week 12 Champions Division Results
MIA 30 - USF 14 | PUR 42 - ORE 40 | OU 42 - TEX 24
PSU 35 - MSU 28 | MICH 31 - ND 24
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Week 13 Champions Division Schedule
#25 USF (6-4, 4-4) at #21 Michigan State (6-4, 3-4)
#15 Miami (6-4, 5-2) at #4 Alabama (9-2, 6-2)
Oregon (4-6, 2-6) at Texas (6-4, 4-3)
#3 Purdue (9-1, 6-1) at Notre Dame (3-8, 1-7)
Ole Miss (3-7, 2-6) at #8 Penn State (7-3, 5-2)
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Week 13 Notable Games
#16 Missouri (7-3, 5-3) at Ohio State (5-5, 5-3)
Pittsburgh (7-3, 5-2) at #7 Virginia Tech (9-1, 7-1)
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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
- 12th seed of the Champions Division vs. 5th seed of the Contenders Division play in a play-in game following the regular season
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Champions Division Leaders
East
1. Alabama, 9-2, 6-2 (clinches East with win vs. Miami)
2. Penn State, 7-3, 5-2
3. Miami, 6-4, 5-2
West
1. Purdue, 9-1, 6-1
2. Stanford, 8-2, 7-2
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Champions Division Relegation Zone
11. Michigan, 4-6, 4-5
12. Michigan State, 6-4, 3-4
13. Oregon, 4-6, 2-6
14. Oklahoma, 4-6, 2-6
15. Ole Miss, 3-7, 2-6
16. Notre Dame, 3-8, 1-7
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Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. LSU, 8-3, 7-1
2. BYU, 9-1, 6-1
3. Florida State, 8-3, 6-2
4. Kansas State, 8-2, 5-2
5. Arkansas, 7-4, 5-3
6. Missouri, 7-3, 5-3
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College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Purdue, 9-1 (automatic bid slot)
2. Stanford, 8-2 (automatic bid slot)
3. Alabama, 9-2 (automatic bid slot)
4. Penn State, 7-3 (automatic bid slot)
5. Contenders Division Champion (currently projected: LSU vs. BYU) (automatic bid slot)
6. Rutgers, 10-0
7. BYU, 9-1
8. Florida State, 8-3
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9. Utah, 9-1
10. Virginia Tech, 9-1
11. Stanford, 8-2
12. San Diego State, 9-1
13. Kansas State, 8-2
14. Northern Illinois, 8-2
15. Kent State, 7-3
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Players of the Week
QB Scott Williams (UAB): 24 of 39, 269 yards, 12 carries, 138 yards, 7 total touchdowns
S Leonard Patton (Tennessee): 4 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, interception
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QB Shaun Kramer (USC): 26 of 39, 315 yards, 23 carries, 109 yards, 4 total touchdowns
S Leonard Patton (Tennessee): 4 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, interception
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Heisman Watch
QB Corey Thompson (Alabama): 205 of 298, 3390 yards, 36 touchdowns, 3 interceptions
QB Marcus Murphy (Florida State): 145 of 215, 2554 yards, 30 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 124 carries, 513 yards, 6 touchdowns
QB Ray Gray (Kansas State): 130 of 210, 1618 yards, 21 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 165 carries, 868 yards, 14 touchdowns
QB Alan Pitts (Rutgers): 165 of 306, 2459 yards, 17 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 153 carries, 766 yards, 11 touchdowns
QB Mike Harrell (Virginia Tech): 124 of 192, 1800 yards, 24 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 192 carries, 943 yards, 11 touchdowns
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#3 Brandon Taylor [ATH #2]: 5'10", 224lbs | Lexington, NE | 5-star | University of Texas
#4 Andrew Jones [ATH #3]: 6'2", 201lbs | Torrance, CA | 5-star | Stanford University
#6 Damion Webster [WR #1]: 6'4", 182lbs | Grove, OK | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#7 Dominique Shelton [HB #2]: 6'0", 196lbs | South Sumter, SC | 5-star | University of South Florida
#8 Dallas Hagen [ATH #4]: 6'5", 257lbs | Madison, NJ | 5-star | Virginia Tech University
#9 Drew Reid [HB #3]: 6'1", 211lbs | Griffith, IN [IMG] | 5-star | University of Michigan
#10 Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#11 Scott Allen [ATH #5]: 6'1", 204lbs | Deltona, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#14 Matt Ross [ATH #7]: 6'0", 225lbs | Kerrville, TX | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#15 Russ Jefferson [WR #3]: 5'10", 185lbs | Eden, NC | 5-star | University of Tennessee
#16 Alex Hughes [ATH #8]: 6'7", 246lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#17 Brent Gooden [WR #4]: 6'3", 203lbs | Riverview, MI | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#22 Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#25 Nick Palmer [ATH #13]: 5'11", 172lbs | Altamonte Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#27 Robert Stover [ATH #14]: 6'4", 213lbs | Atmore, AL | 5-star | University of Nebraska
#28 A.J. Jones [TE #2]: 6'3", 230lbs | Laredo, TX | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#30 Mike Rouse [G #1]: 6'1", 294lbs | Highland Springs, VA [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#31 Chase Stevenson [ATH #16]: 6'1", 196lbs | Darien, IL | 5-star | Iowa State University
#33 Rich Joseph [G #2]: 6'3", 294lbs | Aberdeen, MS [IMG] | 5-star | Georgia Tech University
#34 Jake Thompson [ATH #17]: 6'1", 275lbs | Kettering, OH | 5-star | University of South Florida
#35 Robbie McClain [ATH #18]: 5'11", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#36 Troy Kent [HB #5]: 5'11", 200lbs | Jacksonville, TX | 5-star | University of Louisville
#37 Chris Franklin [S #1]: 6'1", 203lbs | Lamar, CO | 5-star | Air Force Academy
#38 Kyle Jones [C #1]: 6'1", 284lbs | Raleigh, NC | 5-star | University of South Florida
#39 Kyle Moore [ATH #19]: 6'1", 174lbs | Washington D.C. | 5-star | Rutgers University
#40 Adam Whaley [WR #8]: 6'0", 173lbs | Casa de Oro, CA | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#41 Mario Hawkins [S #1]: 6'2", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Florida State University
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Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#10 Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#11 Scott Allen [ATH #5]: 6'1", 204lbs | Deltona, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#16 Alex Hughes [ATH #8]: 6'7", 246lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#22 Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#25 Nick Palmer [ATH #13]: 5'11", 172lbs | Altamonte Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#35 Robbie McClain [ATH #18]: 5'11", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#41 Mario Hawkins [S #1]: 6'2", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Florida State University
#49 Marcellus Smith [DE #2]: 6'6", 239lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#65 Ronnie Robbins [ATH #25]: 6'0", 207lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Ole Miss
#69 Tucker Parker [DE #4]: 6'1", 218lbs | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#84 Kory Bryant [DT #4]: 5'11", 270lbs | Orlando, FL [IMG] | 4-star | University of Alabama
#142 Jeff Brooks [ATH #36]: 6'3", 216lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#186 Mike Massey [WR #25]: 6'3", 211lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#189 Scott Neal [HB #18]: 6'0", 193lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#202 Akeem Smith [CB #5]: 5'9", 183lbs | Tallahassee, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#204 Allen Daniel [ATH #45]: 6'2", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#219 Titus Harris [T #7]: 6'4", 302lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Kansas State University
#232 Jonathan Clark [OLB #8]: 6'1", 236lbs | Bellair, FL | 4-star | Rutgers University
#236 Cedric Grant [G #13]: 6'4", 303lbs | Gladeview, FL | 4-star | University of Louisville
#251 Jake Haynes [CB #10]: 5'11", 168lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Clemson University
#253 Willie Houston [HB #26]: 5'10", 216lbs | Palmetto Estates, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech University
#267 Richard Smith [OLB #13]: 6'6", 235lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#272 Jon Hunter [ATH #49]: 6'3", 247lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech University
#282 Sam Fenner [C #6]: 6'4", 275lbs | Boca Del Mar, FL | 4-star | Florida Atlantic University

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Five-star running back Dominique Shelton provides some good news to USF fans with surprise commitment
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

Former Missouri commit and five-star running back Dominique Shelton has committed to the University of South Florida overs offers from Georgia Tech, Georgia, Oklahoma, Ohio State and others.

It was ultimately Georgia Tech and the Bulls in the end with Shelton who took an official visit to USF this past weekend to watch them lose to the Miami Hurricanes. Shelton said he still enjoyed his time there and after getting back to South Carolina on Sunday night, he called the Bulls coaching staff to pull the trigger.

"It was the right decision and the right time," Shelton told 247 Sports on Monday during his announcement, "I've built a really good relationship with [USF RB coach Richard Miller] and that whole coaching staff."

Shelton says USF head coach Malcolm Francois Sr. wasn't heavily involved his day-to-day recruitment prior to the official visit but that former Missouri head coach Brandon Pierre had spoken highly of Francois Sr. When Missouri fired Pierre, Shelton promptly decommitted from the Tigers but remained in contact with Pierre, who got hired at Tulsa. When Shelton expressed to Pierre he wanted to play 'big time football', Pierre put him in contact with Francois Sr.

"He just feels like that cool uncle that also gives you game and gives you discipline and structure and all of that," Shelton said of his interactions with Francois Sr. on his official visit, "I'm thinking everything's going to be cancelled [after the loss] but Sunday morning, we met up, had breakfast with his family, took us out on his boat and just showed us a good time. He's a real, genuine person and I can't wait to play with him."

A stud in his own right, Shelton's commitment is especially important considering that fellow five-star running back Jacob Wheeler, who was at the game, tweeted the laughing emoji at halftime as USF's offense was being shutout. Wheeler is the higher ranked of the two but Shelton is no slouch. He hasn't faced the top competition that Wheeler has but at six-foot, 196 pounds with verified sub 4.5 in the forty, Shelton is a formidable athlete with a good feel for the game.

He doesn't wow you in any category but he's a good, solid running back akin to former five-star running back Eric Valentine. The Bulls would love to pair him with the more explosive Wheeler, giving them an elite pairing in the backfield for years to come.

2040 USF Recruiting Class
HB Dominique Shelton [HB #2]: 6'0", 196lbs | South Sumter, SC | 5-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 335 Bench Press Max, 345 Squat Max
WR Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | 4.56 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat
IOL Jake Thompson [ATH #17]: 6'1", 275lbs | Kettering, OH | 5-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 620 Squat Max
C Kyle Jones [C #1]: 6'1", 284lbs | Raleigh, NC | 5-star | 5.04 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
DE/TE Marcellus Smith [DE #2]: 6'6", 239lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press Max, 475 Squat Max
QB Mark Cunningham [QB #1]: 6'3", 211lbs | Augusta, GA | 4-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
CB Charlie Robinson [CB #1]: 6'4", 176lbs | Barberton, OH | 4-star | 4.40 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
TE Taylor Smith [TE #8]: 6'3", 253lbs | Barnwell, SC [IMG] | 4-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 325 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat Max
CB Akeem Smith [CB #5]: 5'9", 183lbs | Tallahassee, FL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
OLB Richard Smith [OLB #13]: 6'6", 235lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.54 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max
OLB James Scott [OLB #27]: 6'1", 208lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
QB Brandon Riley [QB #76]: 5'11", 185lbs | Pinewood, FL (juco) | 3-star | 4.80 40-yd dash, 280 Bench Press Max, 300 Squat Max

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WR Carl Graham [ATH #1]: 6'3", 233lbs | Clifton, AZ | 5-star | USF, UNLV,
HB Jacob Wheeler [HB #1]: 5'10", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | Miami, Georgia, USF
DT Nick Brown [DT #3]: 6'7", 283lbs | Groves, TX | 4-star | USC, USF
DT Brandon Smith [DT #21]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 3-star | Miami, USF, UCF
OLB Joey Franklin [OLB #29]: 6'4", 229lbs | Manning, SC | 3-star | USF, Wake Forest
DT Derek Simpson [DT #79]: 6'2", 286lbs | San Clemente, CA | 3-star | USF, UNLV
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T Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 345lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | Committed to Southern Miss
S Mario Hawkins [S #1]: 6'2", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Committed to Florida State
QB James White [QB #5]: 6'6", 218lbs | Bonita Spring, FL | 4-star | Texas State
G Kellen Banks [G #25]: 6'1", 298lbs | Gainesville, FL | 3-star | Committed to Air Force

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Week 13 Preview: at #21 Michigan State Spartans
Record: 6-4, 3-4 Champions Division
Head Coach: Josh Heupel (210-78 at Michigan State, 22nd year, 220-82)
Offensive Coordinator: Mark Smith (Spread)
Defensive Coordinator: Matt House (3-4)

Team Leaders
Passing: Will Williams (1515 yards, 14 TD, 5 INT, 188.3 rating -- missed four games)
Rushing: Deonne White (425 yards, 5.3 ypc, 4 TD)
Receiving: Joseph Woods (49 receptions, 791 yards, 10 TD)
Defense: Charles Russell (43 tackles, 15 TFL, 4.5 sacks)

Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 31st
Total Offense: 17th
Rushing Offense: 59th
Passing Offense: 15th
Total Defense: 17th
Rushing Defense: 16th
Passing Defense: 45th
Turnover Differential: 121st

Team Schedule
vs. #19 USC: W 49-14
at Florida: L 38-28
vs. Eastern Michigan: W 38-10
at Tennessee: L 31-24
vs. #4 Alabama: L 30-23
vs. Ole Miss: W 38-26
vs. Washington State: W 29-17
vs. West Virginia: W 31-24
at Texas: W 49-35
at #8 Penn State: L 35-28

Injuries
MSU HB #48 Anthony Stephens, Rs Senior | 6'2", 210lbs | 82 ovr, 90 spd, 90 acc, 80 btk, 78 car, 84 elu
MSU DE #96 Deon Olson, Senior | 6'5", 248lbs | 99 ovr, 75 spd, 76 acc, 86 str, 95 pmv, 99 fmv, 97 bsh
MSU S #23 Tahj Jenkins, Sophomore | 6'0", 181lbs | 81 ovr, 89 spd, 92 acc, 75 awr, 79 tkl, 73 mcv, 83 zcv
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USF DE #7 David Richardson, Rs Junior | 6'3", 240lbs | 92 ovr, 79 spd, 91 acc, 86 str, 90 pmv, 81 fmv, 92 bsh (out - season)

Michigan State Spartans Projected Starters
QB #8 Will Williams, Rs Senior | 6'4", 239lbs | 99 ovr, 93 spd, 85 acc, 92 awr, 89 thp, 93 tha
HB #45 Deonne White, Rs Sophomore | 6'0", 220lbs | 78 ovr, 90 spd, 81 acc, 81 btk, 75 car, 81 elu
WR #85 Joseph Woods, Rs Senior | 6'5", 242lbs | 80 ovr, 93 spd, 94 acc, 75 cth
WR #83 Juan Gray, Junior | 6'7", 235lbs | 79 ovr, 94 spd, 92 acc, 80 cth
WR #87 Matt Gibbs, Sophomore | 5'10", 189lbs | 78 ovr, 96 spd, 87 acc, 64 cth
TE #80 Paul Simmons, Rs Senior | 6'3", 249lbs | 87 ovr, 82 spd, 79 acc, 82 cth, 83 rbk
LT #70 Javon Lewis, Rs Junior | 6'8", 333lbs | 91 ovr, 90 pbk, 91 rbk, 93 str
LG #78 Charles Williams, Junior | 6'4", 311lbs | 89 ovr, 93 pbk, 85 rbk, 94 str
C #75 Charles Barnes, Junior | 6'0", 283lbs | 87 ovr, 88 pbk, 86 rbk, 83 str
RG #73 Paul James, Rs Senior | 6'5", 289lbs | 89 ovr, 89 pbk, 89 rbk, 89 str
RT #61 Kevin Pratt, Rs Junior | 6'5", 308lbs | 91 ovr, 87 pbk, 96 rbk, 92 str
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DE #92 Charles Russell, Rs Junior | 6'1", 266lbs | 92 ovr, 79 spd, 87 acc, 82 str, 90 pmv, 95 fmv, 91 bsh
DE #94 Jordan Wright, Senior | 6'5", 261lbs | 92 ovr, 79 spd, 89 acc, 83 str, 83 pmv, 72 fmv, 92 bsh
NT #95 Mory Ibekwe, Rs Freshman | 6'4", 274lbs | 90 ovr, 82 acc, 83 str, 87 pmv, 82 fmv, 86 bsh
OLB #57 Josh Gary, Rs Sophomore | 6'3", 229lbs | 86 ovr, 90 spd, 89 acc, 50 awr, 84 tkl, 89 bsh, 85 zcv
ILB #53 Aaron Austin, Junior | 6'1", 256lbs | 87 ovr, 83 spd, 88 acc, 58 awr, 87 tkl, 88 bsh, 75 zcv
ILB #51 Tim Coker, Rs Senior | 5'9", 247lbs | 85 ovr, 86 spd, 88 acc, 66 awr, 82 tkl, 83 bsh, 78 zcv
OLB #58 Kevin Davis, Junior | 5'11", 232lbs | 86 ovr, 87 spd, 99 acc, 57 awr, 80 tkl, 84 bsh, 71 zcv
CB #26 Jason Wiley, Junior | 6'1", 186lbs | 88 ovr, 97 spd, 92 acc, 71 awr, 90 mcv, 93 zcv, 94 press
CB #36 Brian Hill, Rs Sophomore | 6'2", 192lbs | 86 ovr, 93 spd, 91 acc, 66 awr, 92 mcv, 93 zcv, 88 press
NB #37 Jeff Stephens, Rs Junior | 6'2", 171lbs | 85 ovr, 90 spd, 89 acc, 71 awr, 93 mcv, 94 zcv, 88 press
S #22 Robert Ingram, Junior | 6'2", 204lbs | 83 ovr, 88 spd, 96 acc, 66 awr, 83 tkl, 75 mcv, 79 zcv
S #24 Dominic Clay, Junior | 6'4", 208lbs | 87 ovr, 90 spd, 90 acc, 69 awr, 86 tkl, 74 mcv, 83 zcv
K #13 Ethan Bravard, Sophomore | 80 ovr, 85 kpw, 77 kac
P #4 Josh Walker, Freshman | 75 ovr, 75 kpw, 76 kac

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Bulls momentum on the recruiting trail continues with commitment from defensive tackle Nick Brown, linebacker Joey Franklin
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

USF's top ranked recruiting class added some more firepower this week with four-star defensive tackle Nick Brown and three-star linebacker Joey Franklin committing to the Bulls to bring USF's class size to fourteen.

One of the top defensive tackles in the country, Brown was on campus this past weekend and posted a picture with three-star defensive tackle target Brandon Smith while at the Miami game. While Smith is certainly the wider of the two, Brown is no slouch himself at six-foot-seven and 283 pounds. The Texas native is the son of two Air Force graduates and it looked for a while that the Falcons might land his commitment but ultimately, the Bulls were able to pull it off and land an elite interior body. USC was also heavily involved in this recruitment.

Brown has some positional versatility in Trai Martinez' 3-4 defense as he could play either as a five-technique defensive end or continue to bulk up to play nose tackle where he currently plays in high school. He's not the most athletic of guys but has a decent enough first step to set the edge but where his bread is buttered is in pass rushing situations where he's able to be a disruptive force from the interior and clog up passing lanes with his length.

In Franklin, USF beat out Wake Forest and a late push from Alabama to land the commitment of a very solid three-star prospect at linebacker. Physically, Franklin stands out at six-foot-four and 229 pounds with a reported 4.58 time in the forty. He's very comparable to fellow linebacker commits Richard Smith and James Scott who are physical guys against the run that need to improve their pass coverage skills if they're going to be an every down player at the next level.

2040 USF Recruiting Class
HB Dominique Shelton [HB #2]: 6'0", 196lbs | South Sumter, SC | 5-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 335 Bench Press Max, 345 Squat Max
WR Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | 4.56 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat
IOL Jake Thompson [ATH #17]: 6'1", 275lbs | Kettering, OH | 5-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 620 Squat Max
C Kyle Jones [C #1]: 6'1", 284lbs | Raleigh, NC | 5-star | 5.04 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
DE/TE Marcellus Smith [DE #2]: 6'6", 239lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press Max, 475 Squat Max
QB Mark Cunningham [QB #1]: 6'3", 211lbs | Augusta, GA | 4-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
DT Nick Brown [DT #3]: 6'7", 283lbs | Groves, TX | 4-star | 5.08 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 595 Squat Max
CB Charlie Robinson [CB #1]: 6'4", 176lbs | Barberton, OH | 4-star | 4.40 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
TE Taylor Smith [TE #8]: 6'3", 253lbs | Barnwell, SC [IMG] | 4-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 325 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat Max
CB Akeem Smith [CB #5]: 5'9", 183lbs | Tallahassee, FL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
OLB Richard Smith [OLB #13]: 6'6", 235lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.54 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max
OLB James Scott [OLB #27]: 6'1", 208lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
OLB Joey Franklin [OLB #29]: 6'4", 229lbs | Manning, SC | 3-star | 4.58 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 525 Squat Max
QB Brandon Riley [QB #76]: 5'11", 185lbs | Pinewood, FL (juco) | 3-star | 4.80 40-yd dash, 280 Bench Press Max, 300 Squat Max

2040 USF Recruiting Board
WR Carl Graham [ATH #1]: 6'3", 233lbs | Clifton, AZ | 5-star | USF, UNLV,
HB Jacob Wheeler [HB #1]: 5'10", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | Miami, Georgia, USF
DT Brandon Smith [DT #21]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 3-star | Miami, USF, UCF
DT Derek Simpson [DT #79]: 6'2", 286lbs | San Clemente, CA | 3-star | USF, UNLV
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T Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 345lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | Committed to Southern Miss
S Mario Hawkins [S #1]: 6'2", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Committed to Florida State
QB James White [QB #5]: 6'6", 218lbs | Bonita Spring, FL | 4-star | Texas State
G Kellen Banks [G #25]: 6'1", 298lbs | Gainesville, FL | 3-star | Committed to Air Force

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#25 USF (6-5, 4-5) | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 || 21
#21 MSU (7-4, 4-4) | 10 | 28 | 10 | 7 || 55
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Bulls suffer humiliating 55-21 loss to Michigan State
USF head coach Malcolm Francois Sr's first game as head coach of the Bulls was against Michigan State in East Lansing where the Bulls would lose 34-16 to Spartans, finishing that season with a 5-7 record.

In the 27 seasons since, USF had never lost more than four games in a season since then under Francois Sr. until Saturday night where the Spartans embarrassed the Bulls to the tune of a 55-21 defeat to hand them their fifth loss of the season.

USF hung tough for the first quarter but after a 33-yard run by Deonne White, the levies broke with Michigan State scoring 28 points in the second quarter with the team rushing for over 200 yards in the first half alone. The Spartans would end the game with 309 yards rushing and four touchdowns with quarterback Will Williams accounting for two of them and throwing two additional touchdowns. White finished the game with 209 yards on the ground on just sixteen carries, averaging 13 yards per carry.

The Bulls offense showed life at times but a red zone fumble by Alston Marks and back-to-back interceptions by Jacob Venckus to start the second half hurt the offense in a major way. Jet Millines finished the game, throwing for 196 yards and a touchdown in garbage time.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[MSU] E. Bravard, 30 Yd FG (6:26)
[MSU] D. White, 33 Yd run (2:48)

Quarter 2
[MSU] M. Williams, 5 Yd run (7:07)
[USF] B. Coe, 23 Yd pass from J. Venckus (5:42)
[MSU] D. White, 74 Yd run (4:48)
[MSU] L. White, 17 Yd pass from W. Williams (2:56)
[MSU] M. Williams, 14 Yd run (1:39)
[USF] A. Marks, 12 Yd pass from J. Venckus (0:17)

Quarter 3
[MSU] J. Gary, returned interception 28 Yds (7:34)
[MSU] E. Bravard, 18 Yd FG (5:52)

Quarter 4
[MSU] M. Gibbs, 56 Yd pass from W. Williams (7:07)
[USF] A. Frank, 7 Yd pass from J. Millines (4:51)
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#25 South Florida Bulls
QB Jacob Venckus: 23 of 35, 243 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
QB Jet Millines: 10 of 16, 196 yards, touchdown, sacked 4 times, fumble (recovered)
HB William Sapp: 6 carries, 26 yards, fumble (recovered)
HB Kellen Wright: 4 carries, 13 yards
HB Eric Valentine: 1 carry, -3 yards
WR Joseph Moses: 8 receptions, 140 yards
WR Alston Marks: 8 receptions, 53 yards, touchdown
WR Maurice Bennett: 5 receptions, 109 yards
TE Antoine Frank: 5 receptions, 94 yards, touchdown
S Michael Robinson: 7 tackles, tackle for loss
LB Nicholas Holt: 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack

#21 Michigan State Spartans
QB Will Williams: 18 of 20, 254 yards, 2 touchdowns, sacked 3 times, 13 carries, 94 yards, 2 touchdowns
HB Deonne White: 16 carries, 209 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 receptions, 50 yards
WR Matt Gibbs: 6 receptions, 124 yards, touchdown
WR Juan Gray: 4 receptions, 28 yards
WR Joseph Woods: 3 receptions, 34 yards
S Robert Graham: 8 tackles
LB Kevin Davis: 4 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks
LB Tim Coker: 4 tackles, tackle for loss, interception
LB Josh Gary: 3 tackles, tackle for loss, interception

[Soapy]

Week 13 Top Stories
1. Alabama notches a conference win against Miami behind the arm of Thompson.
2. Stanford losses a stunner to California in their Big Game.
3. Seminoles are stunned 38-35 by an overachieving Georgia Tech team.
4. The Aztecs suffer a major upset, losing to unranked South Alabama.
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Week 13 Champions Division Results
MSU 55 - USF 21 | ALA 42 - MIA 35 | TEX 43 - ORE 28
PUR 40 - ND 24 | PSU 41 - MISS 17
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Week 14 Champions Division Schedule
#15 Michigan State (7-4, 4-4) at Miami (6-5, 5-3)
#23 Texas (7-4, 5-3) at #3 Purdue (10-1, 7-1)
Oklahoma (4-6, 2-6) at #7 Penn State (8-3, 6-2)
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Week 14 Notable Games
#24 Southern Miss (9-2, 5-2) at Middle Tennessee State (8-3, 6-1)
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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
- 12th seed of the Champions Division vs. 5th seed of the Contenders Division play in a play-in game following the regular season
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Champions Division Leaders
East
1. Alabama, 10-2, 7-2 (clinched East)
West
1. Purdue, 10-1, 7-1 (clinches West with win over Texas)
2. Stanford, 8-3, 7-2
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Champions Division Relegation Zone
12. Michigan, 5-6, 4-5 (will play in Promotion Bowl)
13. Oklahoma, 4-6, 2-6 (relegated)
14. Oregon, 4-7, 2-7 (relegated)
15. Ole Miss, 3-8, 2-7 (relegated)
16. Notre Dame, 3-9, 1-8 (relegated)
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Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. BYU, 10-1, 7-1 (promoted)
2. LSU, 8-4, 7-2 (promoted)
3. Georgia Tech, 8-4, 6-3 (clinches promotion with Kansas State loss vs. Minnesota)
4. Florida State, 8-4, 6-3 (clinches promotion with Arkansas loss at Washington)
5. Ohio State, 6-5, 6-3
6. Kansas State, 8-3, 5-3 (clinches promotion with win vs. Minnesota)
7. Arkansas, 7-4, 5-3 (clinches promotion with win at Washington, Kansas loss vs. Minnesota)
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College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Purdue, 10-1 (automatic bid slot)
2. Alabama, 10-2 (automatic bid slot)
3. Stanford, 8-3 (automatic bid slot)
4. Penn State, 8-3 (automatic bid slot)
5. Contenders Division Champion (currently projected: LSU vs. BYU) (automatic bid slot)
6. Rutgers, 11-0
7. Utah, 10-1
8. Northern Illinois, 9-2
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9. Virginia Tech, 10-1
10. Kent State, 8-3
10. Miami University, 9-2
11. USC, 6-5
12. Army, 9-2
13. Florida State, 8-4
14. Michigan State, 7-4
15. Louisiana Tech, 8-3
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Players of the Week
QB Justin Evans (Temple): 21 of 36, 388 yards, 10 carries, 19 yards, 6 total touchdowns
CB Darnell Owens (Florida Atlantic): 2 tackles, 2 interceptions
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QB Will Williams (Michigan State): 18 of 20, 254 yards, 13 carries, 94 yards, 4 total touchdowns
LB Tim Coker (Michigan State): 4 tackles, tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception
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Heisman Watch
QB Corey Thompson (Alabama): 225 of 323, 3668 yards, 41 touchdowns, 3 interceptions
QB Ray Gray (Kansas State): 153 of 251, 2020 yards, 22 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 187 carries, 966 yards, 15 touchdowns
QB Alan Pitts (Rutgers): 187 of 334, 2794 yards, 21 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 163 carries, 807 yards, 11 touchdowns
QB Mike Harrell (Virginia Tech): 139 of 221, 2159 yards, 27 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 220 carries, 1048 yards, 12 touchdowns
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#3 Brandon Taylor [ATH #2]: 5'10", 224lbs | Lexington, NE | 5-star | University of Texas
#4 Andrew Jones [ATH #3]: 6'2", 201lbs | Torrance, CA | 5-star | Stanford University
#6 Damion Webster [WR #1]: 6'4", 182lbs | Grove, OK | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#7 Dominique Shelton [HB #2]: 6'0", 196lbs | South Sumter, SC | 5-star | University of South Florida
#8 Dallas Hagen [ATH #4]: 6'5", 257lbs | Madison, NJ | 5-star | Virginia Tech University
#9 Drew Reid [HB #3]: 6'1", 211lbs | Griffith, IN [IMG] | 5-star | University of Michigan
#10 Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#11 Scott Allen [ATH #5]: 6'1", 204lbs | Deltona, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#14 Matt Ross [ATH #7]: 6'0", 225lbs | Kerrville, TX | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#15 Russ Jefferson [WR #3]: 5'10", 185lbs | Eden, NC | 5-star | University of Tennessee
#16 Alex Hughes [ATH #8]: 6'7", 246lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#17 Brent Gooden [WR #4]: 6'3", 203lbs | Riverview, MI | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#22 Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#25 Nick Palmer [ATH #13]: 5'11", 172lbs | Altamonte Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#27 Robert Stover [ATH #14]: 6'4", 213lbs | Atmore, AL | 5-star | University of Nebraska
#28 A.J. Jones [TE #2]: 6'3", 230lbs | Laredo, TX | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#29 Vincent Pleasant [ATH #15]: 6'0", 209lbs | Richmond, CA | 5-star | Virginia Tech University
#30 Mike Rouse [G #1]: 6'1", 294lbs | Highland Springs, VA [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#31 Chase Stevenson [ATH #16]: 6'1", 196lbs | Darien, IL | 5-star | Iowa State University
#33 Rich Joseph [G #2]: 6'3", 294lbs | Aberdeen, MS [IMG] | 5-star | Georgia Tech University
#34 Jake Thompson [ATH #17]: 6'1", 275lbs | Kettering, OH | 5-star | University of South Florida
#35 Robbie McClain [ATH #18]: 5'11", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#36 Troy Kent [HB #5]: 5'11", 200lbs | Jacksonville, TX | 5-star | University of Louisville
#37 Chris Franklin [S #1]: 6'1", 203lbs | Lamar, CO | 5-star | Air Force Academy
#38 Kyle Jones [C #1]: 6'1", 284lbs | Raleigh, NC | 5-star | University of South Florida
#39 Kyle Moore [ATH #19]: 6'1", 174lbs | Washington D.C. | 5-star | Rutgers University
#40 Adam Whaley [WR #8]: 6'0", 173lbs | Casa de Oro, CA | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#41 Mario Hawkins [S #1]: 6'2", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Florida State University
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Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#10 Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#11 Scott Allen [ATH #5]: 6'1", 204lbs | Deltona, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#16 Alex Hughes [ATH #8]: 6'7", 246lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#22 Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#25 Nick Palmer [ATH #13]: 5'11", 172lbs | Altamonte Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#35 Robbie McClain [ATH #18]: 5'11", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#41 Mario Hawkins [S #1]: 6'2", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Florida State University
#49 Marcellus Smith [DE #2]: 6'6", 239lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#65 Ronnie Robbins [ATH #25]: 6'0", 207lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Ole Miss
#69 Tucker Parker [DE #4]: 6'1", 218lbs | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#84 Kory Bryant [DT #4]: 5'11", 270lbs | Orlando, FL [IMG] | 4-star | University of Alabama
#142 Jeff Brooks [ATH #36]: 6'3", 216lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#186 Mike Massey [WR #25]: 6'3", 211lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#189 Scott Neal [HB #18]: 6'0", 193lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#202 Akeem Smith [CB #5]: 5'9", 183lbs | Tallahassee, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#204 Allen Daniel [ATH #45]: 6'2", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#219 Titus Harris [T #7]: 6'4", 302lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Kansas State University
#232 Jonathan Clark [OLB #8]: 6'1", 236lbs | Bellair, FL | 4-star | Rutgers University
#236 Cedric Grant [G #13]: 6'4", 303lbs | Gladeview, FL | 4-star | University of Louisville
#251 Jake Haynes [CB #10]: 5'11", 168lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Clemson University
#253 Willie Houston [HB #26]: 5'10", 216lbs | Palmetto Estates, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech University
#267 Richard Smith [OLB #13]: 6'6", 235lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#272 Jon Hunter [ATH #49]: 6'3", 247lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech University
#282 Sam Fenner [C #6]: 6'4", 275lbs | Boca Del Mar, FL | 4-star | Florida Atlantic University

[Caesar]

Francois about to be back in the news for beating his players

[Soapy]

Week 14 Preview: vs. Central Florida Knights
Record: 2-9, 2-7 Contenders Division
Head Coach: Bob Diaco (39-36 at UCF, 6th year, 106-138)
Offensive Coordinator: Bobby Hughes (Spread)
Defensive Coordinator: Terry Edwards (3-4 Multiple D)

Team Leaders
Passing: Charlie Cooke (2066 yards, 15 TD, 12 INT, 122.6 rating)
Rushing: Khari Dembele (687 yards, 5.1 ypc, 6 TD)
Receiving: Lance Espinosa (62 receptions, 743 yards, 9 TD)
Defense: Steve Price (92 tackles, 18 TFL, 3.5 sacks, INT, 3 PBU, 2 FF)

Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 83rd
Total Offense: 91st
Rushing Offense: 113th
Passing Offense: 41st
Total Defense: 112th
Rushing Defense: 119th
Passing Defense: 71st
Turnover Differential: 65th

Team Schedule
at #16 Arkansas: L 41-35 OT
vs. Ohio State: L 42-24
at LSU: L 20-17
vs. Georgia: L 16-3
at #21 Indiana: L 37-10
at Oklahoma State: L 38-35
at #11 Army: L 37-31 OT
vs. Clemson: W 35-26
vs. #18 Georgia Tech: W 41-21
at #13 Florida State: L 48-27
vs. South Carolina: L 34-21

Injuries
UCF WR #82 Warren Woods, Rs Junior | 77 ovr, 92 spd, 86 acc, 77 cth
UCF C #79 A.J. Davino, Sophomore | 66 ovr, 77 pbk, 68 rbk, 71 str
UCF LB #53 Steven Daniels, Rs Senior | 83 ovr, 92 spd, 87 acc, 64 awr, 80 tkl, 78 bsh, 75 zcv
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USF DE #7 David Richardson, Rs Junior | 6'3", 240lbs | 92 ovr, 79 spd, 91 acc, 86 str, 90 pmv, 81 fmv, 92 bsh (out - season)

Central Florida Knights Projected Starters
QB #11 Charlie Cooke, Rs Sophomore | 6'5", 211lbs | 99 ovr, 75 spd, 64 acc, 85 awr, 97 thp, 95 tha
HB #4 Khari Dembele, Junior | 5'10", 212lbs | 90 ovr, 93 spd, 99 acc, 82 btk, 88 car, 85 trk
WR #84 Lance Espinosa, Rs Junior | 6'3", 208lbs | 83 ovr, 83 spd, 88 acc, 87 cth
WR #88 Marvin Mackey, Rs Sophomore | 6'1", 180lbs | 77 ovr, 81 spd, 83 acc, 82 cth
WR #89 Stephen Stephens, Rs Junior | 5'10", 197lbs | 75 ovr, 91 spd, 86 acc
TE #83 Wesley Mosier, Sophomore | 6'4", 239lbs | 75 ovr, 76 spd, 78 acc, 73 cth, 77 rbk
LT #77 Mike Wright, Rs Sophomore | 6'4", 267lbs | 80 ovr, 80 pbk, 87 rbk, 85 str
LG #69 Preston Richardson, Junior | 6'4", 300lbs | 78 ovr, 79 pbk, 85 rbk, 86 str
C #68 Kody Wood, Sophomore | 6'4", 291lbs | 75 ovr, 86 pbk, 78 rbk, 80 str
RG #74 Joe Porter, Sophomore | 6'4", 315lbs | 77 ovr, 87 pbk, 81 rbk, 83 str
RT #67 Rick White, Rs Junior | 6'5", 302lbs | 79 ovr, 91 pbk, 76 rbk, 79 str
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DE #96 Joe Coker, Senior | 6'5", 268lbs | 90 ovr, 69 spd, 82 acc, 79 str, 80 pmv, 81 fmv, 83 bsh
DE #63 Chris Grigsby, Senior | 6'6", 255lbs | 91 ovr, 79 spd, 91 acc, 82 str, 86 pmv, 87 fmv, 85 bsh
NT #60 William Sanders, Rs Senior | 6'0", 326lbs | 87 ovr, 70 acc, 88 str, 91 pmv, 83 fmv, 93 bsh
DT #97 Rob Coleman, Rs Sophomore | 6'3", 318lbs | 76 ovr, 67 acc, 80 str, 83 pmv, 70 fmv, 83 bsh
OLB #3 Steve Price, Rs Senior | 6'2", 231lbs | 87 ovr, 80 spd, 87 acc, 65 awr, 89 tkl, 90 bsh, 77 zcv, 73 pmv, 66 fmv
ILB #50 Shane McIntyre, Rs Senior | 6'2", 242lbs | 84 ovr, 85 spd, 93 acc, 59 awr, 79 tkl, 86 bsh, 76 zcv
ILB #55 Jamie Williams, Rs Junior | 6'2", 235lbs | 76 ovr, 79 spd, 87 acc, 53 awr, 70 tkl, 78 bsh, 80 zcv
OLB #93 Drew Lewis, Freshman | 6'4", 234lbs | 69 ovr, 78 spd, 84 acc, 48 awr, 77 tkl, 73 bsh, 66 zcv, 71 pmv, 72 fmv
CB #35 Josh Curtis, Rs Senior | 6'2", 197lbs | 85 ovr, 83 spd, 91 acc, 92 awr, 97 mcv, 96 zcv, 79 press
CB #31 Russell Hurley, Sophomore | 6'0", 205lbs | 83 ovr, 88 spd, 85 acc, 64 awr, 96 mcv, 96 zcv, 82 press
NB #32 C.J. Hendrix, Rs Junior | 6'1", 196lbs | 78 ovr, 89 spd, 95 acc, 82 awr, 78 mcv, 85 zcv, 87 press
S #42 Nick Alston, Rs Senior | 6'0", 193lbs | 88 ovr, 91 spd, 94 acc, 77 awr, 80 tkl, 72 mcv, 95 zcv
S #43 David Davis, Sophomore | 5'11", 189lbs | 67 ovr, 86 spd, 85 acc, 57 awr, 75 tkl, 59 mcv, 68 zcv
K #13 Max Bertrando, Sophomore | 78 ovr, 94 kpw, 64 kac
P #1 Scott Owens, Junior | 79 ovr, 88 kpw, 71 kac

[Soapy]

Francois about to be back in the news for beating his players

if we lose to ucf, francois deadass might say fuck them kids and quit lmao

some potential retirements at other schools could open the door

[Captain Canada]

Oh, how the mighty have fallen