Pennsylvania linebacker prospect Marcus Wiley commits to Bulls
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider
Three-star linebacker Marcus Wiley out of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania has committed to the University of South Florida, becoming the 19th member of the Bulls recruiting class and the first three-star prospect.
Wiley had interest from Alabama, Texas, Michigan and Fresno State with USF being the only school to offer him a scholarship. Wiley joins four-stars Oliver Colvin and Nate Jacobs as the linebackers for this cycle with the plan to play Jacobs at MIKE, Colvin at JACK and Wiley as a potential WILL linebacker.
Originally from Canada, Wiley played a season at nearby Clearwater International Academy as a freshman where he was teammates with current USF players Brandon and Marcellus Smith for their senior season. It's at CIA that Wiley caught the attention of USF's coaching staff due to his athleticism and versatility, playing both running back and linebacker at the time.
Since transferring to Phoenixville Area High School, Wiley has played more of an edge rusher role for the Phantoms, registering twelve sacks in three seasons. The switch back to off-ball linebacker will require some time and in general, Wiley is more of a developmental prospect but the traits and athletic profile are certainly there.
2043 USF Recruiting Class
WR Ryan Murray [WR #1]: 6'0", 180lbs | Springdale, OH | 5-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 270 Bench Press Max, 200 Squat Max
HB/WR Dave Parker [ATH #9]: 6'1", 214lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.40 40-yd dash, 330 Bench Press Max, 315 Squat Max
CB Brandon Bryant [CB #1]: 6'1", 179lbs | Lakeland, FL | 4-star | 4.34 40-yd dash, 265 Bench Press Max, 215 Squat Max
G Kevin Brown [G #4]: 6'4", 308lbs | Rome, GA | 4-star | 4.94 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press Max, 645 Squat Max
TE Russell Arrington [TE #5]: 6'6", 270lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 370 Bench Press Max, 265 Squat Max
DE Seth Whitaker [ATH #28]: 6'1", 252lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 380 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
G Ed Foster [G #5]: 6'2", 321lbs | Dallas, TX | 4-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 440 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
DE Dante Avery [DE #9]: 6'2", 255lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | 4.60 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 605 Squat Max
DB Cameron Stokes [ATH #31]: 6'3", 205lbs | Pensacola, FL | 4-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 270 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat Max
TE Jake Bryant [TE #6]: 6'6", 260lbs | Canton, OH | 4-star | 4.82 40-yd dash, 370 Bench Press Max, 280 Squat Max
G Brian Jackson [G #36]: 6'3", 312lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 620 Squat Max
C Brett Pennington [C #3]: 6'0", 304lbs | Fountain Hills, AZ [IMG] | 4-star | 5.08 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 525 Squat Max
LB Nate Jacobs [ILB #6]: 6'5", 225lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 345 Bench Press Max, 645 Squat Max
S Shawn Franklin [S #5]: 6'3", 202lbs | Natchitoches, LA | 4-star | 4.52 40-yd dash, 390 Bench Press Max, 360 Squat Max
G Luis Pearson [G #10]: 6'5", 294lbs | Shelby, NC [IMG] | 4-star | 5.00 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 665 Squat Max
DE Brian Neal [DE #17]: 6'8", 260lbs | Mullins, SC | 4-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max
CB Anthony Sharp [CB #7]: 5'9", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.34 40-yd dash, 220 Bench Press Max, 280 Squat Max
OLB Oliver Colvin [OLB #13]: 6'3", 232lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | 4.56 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 555 Squat Max
LB Marcus Wiley [OLB #55]: 6'2", 215lbs | Phoenixville, PA | 3-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 390 Bench Press Max, 535 Squat Max
2043 USF Recruiting Board
CB Jonathan Brown [CB #3]: 6'1", 164lbs | McKinney, TX | 4-star | Oklahoma, Stanford, USF
OL/DL James Boyd [ATH #35]: 6'4", 275lbs | Largo, FL | 4-star | USF, Miami
K Jonathan Love [K #10]: 6'0", 178lbs | Horn Lake, MS | 3-star | USF, Mississippi State
QB Shawn Williams [QB #22]: 6'4", 235lbs | Clearwater, FL | 3-star | USF, Auburn, Clemson
HB Davis Thomas [HB #82]: 6'2", 199lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 3-star | USF, Florida State, Florida
K Josiah Anderson [K #16]: 6'2", 195lbs | Sans Souci, SC | 3-star | USF
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K Ricky Anderson [K #1]: 6'0", 178lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | Committed to Miami
P Mike Webb [P #2]: 5'11", 202lbs | St. Petersburg, FL | 3-star | Florida, Auburn
Week 10 Preview: at #18 Purdue Boilermakers
Season Record: 5-1, 3-0 Champions Division
Head Coach: Brian Polian (128-74 at Purdue, 16th year, 143-96)
Offensive Coordinator: Scott Frost (Pistol)
Defensive Coordinator: Brent Venables (4-3 D)
Team Leaders
Passing: James McBride (1401 yards, 16 TD, 4 INT, 139.9 rating)
Rushing: Lonnie Williams (313 yards, 5.3 ypc, 5 TD)
Receiving: Jeff Frazier (33 receptions, 577 yards, 4 TD)
Defense: Allen Jones (35 tackles, 10 TFL, 3.5 sacks, FR)
Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 8th
Total Offense: 25th
Rushing Offense: 35th
Passing Offense: 36th
Total Defense: 28th
Rushing Defense: 3rd
Passing Defense: 93rd
Turnover Differential: 7th
Team Schedule
vs, FIU: W 41-24
vs. #25 Oklahoma: W 41-17
vs. #9 Army: L 38-29
vs. Central Michigan: W 41-10
vs. BYU: W 41-21
vs. #20 Michigan State: W 45-35
Purdue Boilermakers cannot close out undefeated USF, lose 16-9
In last year's 35-31 win over USF, Purdue quarterback James McBride did not complete a pass until the second quarter, catching fire in the second half and eventually leading the Boilermakers to the comeback win.
As McBride completed ten straight passes to open the second half after not completing a single on in the first half, history appeared destined to repeat itself. USF's defense, however, put a stop to that.
The Bulls intercepted McBride twice in the fourth quarter and halted Purdue's comeback effort to remain undefeated, beating the Boilermakers 16-9 on Saturday in snowy West Lafayette.
USF had a chance to put the game away in the third quarter with the ball in the red zone and leading 13-6 with 2:32 remaining but Mark Cunningham made his first major mistake of the game, throwing across the middle into the endzone to Scott Price but was intercepted by safety Brian Wiley.
Purdue was unable to capitalize as they also turned it over in the red zone with USF nose tackle Brandon Smith deflecting McBride's pass into the hands of linebacker Julian Harrell.
After the Bulls were forced to settle for a field goal following a goal-line stand by Purdue's defense, McBride would once again be intercepted in the red zone, this time by Travis Jones as he tried to lob the jump ball to top target Jeff Frazier.
Frazier, who came into the game with 33 receptions, finished with just one catch for fourteen yards.
USF wouldn't be out of the woods just yet as Cunningham would throw an interception on third down in an effort to seal the game with his own jump ball to Price. USF's defense once again rose to the occasion, forcing a fourth down where the Boilermakers would commit back to back penalties, including illegal touching by Frazier to turn the ball over on downs.
---------------------------------------------------------------- Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[PUR] R. Jones, 47 Yd FG (2:44)
Quarter 2
[USF] C. Graham, 7 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (7:06)
[USF] C. Sanders, 29 Yd FG (3:18)
[USF] C. Sanders, 17 Yd FG (0:05)
Quarter 3
[PUR] R. Jones, 28 Yd FG (4:10)
Quarter 4
[USF] C. Sanders, 18 Yd FG (5:47)
[PUR] R. Jones, 36 Yd FG (0:12)
---------------------------------------------------------------- #1 South Florida Bulls
QB Mark Cunningham: 34 of 41, 297 yards, touchdown, 2 interceptions, sacked 3 times, fumble (recovered)
HB Jacob Wheeler: 12 carries, 54 yards
HB Justin Thomas: 6 carries, 35 yards
WR Carl Graham: 9 receptions, 66 yards, touchdown
WR Scott Price: 5 receptions, 73 yards
WR Nick Weiss: 4 receptions, 58 yards
TE Taylor Smith: 4 receptions, 34 yards
WR Andre Morgan: 4 receptions, 31 yards
DE Marcellus Smith: 6 tackles, 3 tackles for loss
LB Julian Harrell: 5 tackles, tackle for loss, interception
CB Travis Jones: 4 tackles, interception
#18 Purdue Boilermakers
QB James McBride: 18 of 24, 133 yards, 2 interceptions
HB Cole Coker: 24 carries, 136 yards
TE Gavin Rust: 5 receptions, 26 yards
WR Danny James: 4 receptions, 39 yards
WR Raishaun Thompson: 3 receptions, 21 yards
S Jamaal Whitaker: 9 tackles
CB Bobby Jenkins: 8 tackles, interception
S Nate Sanders: 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack
S Brian Wiley: 5 tackles, interception
Week 10 Top Stories
1. Akron hands the #4 RedHawks their first setback of 2042.
2. Rutgers notches a conference win behind the arm of Pitts.
3. The shocker of the week is #6 Southern Miss falling to Big 12 rival Iowa State.
4. The Wolverines barely overcome the tough crowd in Spartan Stadium.
5. Minnesota takes out conference opponent Oklahoma State 45-38.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 10 Champions Division Results
USF 16 - PUR 9 | STAN 47 - TEX 24 | MICH 31 - MSU 27 | ORE 31 - BYU 24
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 11 Champions Division Schedule
#1 USF (7-0, 5-0) at BYU (1-7, 0-6)
Michigan State (3-4, 0-4) at #22 Oklahoma (5-4, 3-4)
#14 Michigan (5-2, 4-2) at Texas (2-5, 1-3)
#19 Purdue (5-2, 3-1) at Oregon (2-5, 1-4)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 11 Notable Games
#10 Houston (8-0, 5-0) at TCU (5-3, 2-3)
Miami (5-3, 3-3) at #23 Ohio State (6-2, 4-2)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four teams from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs. The remaining four spots are voted upon by the committee and can contain non ANAC members
- Once the teams are selected, the committee votes on the seeding as well
- ANAC members that are selected for the playoffs are automatically promoted or retain their place within the Champions Division for next season
- The bottom team in the Champions Division is automatically relegated and the top team in the Contenders Division is automatically promoted
- The remaining non-playoff teams in the Champions Division will compete in a play-in bowl with top seeded, non-playoff Contenders Division members for the right to play in the Champions Division the next season
- Bottom eight finishers in the Contenders Division are relegated and replaced with the top eight finishers in the Rising Division
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Standings
1. USF, 7-0, 5-0
2. Alabama, 9-1, 6-1
3. Purdue, 5-2, 3-1
4. Michigan, 5-2, 4-2
5. Stanford, 6-3, 5-3
6. Oklahoma, 5-4, 3-4
7. Texas, 2-5, 1-3
8. Oregon, 2-5, 1-4
9. Michigan State, 3-4, 0-4
10. BYU, 1-7, 0-6
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. Minnesota, 9-0, 7-0
2. Virginia Tech, 7-1, 6-0
3. Georgia Tech, 7-1, 4-1
4. Georgia, 6-2, 4-1
5. Ohio State, 6-2, 4-2
6. Wisconsin, 6-2, 3-2
7. Miami, 5-3, 3-3
8. LSU, 5-4, 4-4
9. Penn State, 5-4, 3-3
10. USC, 4-5, 4-5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rising Division Promotion Zone
1. Missouri, 7-1, 5-0
2. Florida, 7-2, 6-1
3. Tennessee, 7-2, 6-1
4. Texas A&M, 4-4, 3-2
5. Iowa, 4-4, 4-3
6. Colorado, 4-6, 4-4
7. Notre Dame, 3-5, 3-3
8. Arkansas, 4-6, 4-5
9. Ole Miss, 4-5, 3-4
10. Pittsburgh, 6-4, 3-4
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- College Football Playoff Rankings
1. USF, 7-0
2. Minnesota, 9-0
3. Toledo, 9-0
4. Rutgers, 8-1
5. Alabama, 9-1
6. Georgia Tech, 7-1
7. Stanford, 6-3
8. Michigan, 5-2
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9. Army, 7-1
8. Virginia Tech, 7-1
9. Louisville, 7-1
10. San Diego State, 7-1
11. Georgia, 6-2
12. Houston, 8-0
13. Wisconsin, 6-2
14. Fresno State, 6-2
15. Southern Miss, 7-1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heisman Watch
QB Alan Pitts (Rutgers): Last Game W 31-24 at Louisville - 19 of 27, 283 yards, 9 carries, 54 yards, 4 total touchdowns
QB Melvin Ingram (Alabama): Last Game W 31-13 at Arkansas - 17 of 23, 197 yards, 20 carries, 113 yards, touchdown
HB Stephen Mason (Miami University): Last Game L 48-46 vs. Akron - 16 carries, 152 yards, 2 receptions, 54 yards, 2 total touchdowns
QB Vincent Pleasant (Virginia Tech): Last Game L 24-17 vs. Boston College - 16 of 24, 170 yards, touchdown, 28 carries, 166 yards
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Players of the Week
QB Eric Mitcham (Houston): W 45-24 vs. Rice - 20 of 30, 394 yards, 22 carries, 114 yards, 6 total touchdowns
LB Tyree Shelby (Kansas Sate): W 31-12 vs. Mississippi State - 20 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, fumble recovery
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WR Kaleb Freund (Stanford): W 47-24 at Texas - 8 receptions, 150 yards, 3 touchdowns
LB Joseph Ellis (Michigan State): L 31-27 vs. Michigan - 13 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, interception
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#2 Antonio Craft [TE #1]: 6'7", 243lbs | Hanahan, SC | 5-star | University of Alabama
#4 Ryan Murray [WR #1]: 6'0", 180lbs | Springdale, OH | 5-star | University of South Florida
#5 Maurice Darby [ATH #2]: 5'10", 191lbs | Van Wert, OH | 5-star | Ohio State University
#8 Craig Butler [ATH #5]: 5'11", 177lbs | Coppell, TX | 5-star | Michigan State University
#9 Corey Wheeler [HB #2]: 6'2", 182lbs | Immokalee, FL | 5-star | University of Texas
#11 Junior Johnson [ATH #6]: 6'0", 220lbs | University Heights, VA [IMG] | 5-star | Georgia Tech University
#12 Kelly Brown [WR #3]: 6'0", 188lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#13 Rashad Mirvil [WR #4]: 6'2", 180lbs | Holyoke, MA | 5-star | Michigan State University
#15 Seth Doyle [ATH #7]: 6'2", 223lbs | The Village, OK | 5-star | University of Oregon
#18 Dave Parker [ATH #9]: 6'1", 214lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#9 Corey Wheeler [HB #2]: 6'2", 182lbs | Immokalee, FL | 5-star | University of Texas
#12 Kelly Brown [WR #3]: 6'0", 188lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#18 Dave Parker [ATH #9]: 6'1", 214lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#48 Brandon Bryant [CB #1]: 6'1", 179lbs | Lakeland, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#65 Darnell Norwood [ATH #20]: 6'2", 190lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#84 Russell Arrington [TE #5]: 6'6", 270lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#89 Seth Whitaker [ATH #28]: 6'1", 252lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#90 Doug Miller [HB #10]: 6'1", 211lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Washington
#97 Dante Avery [DE #9]: 6'2", 255lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#107 Drew Ryan [WR #22]: 6'4", 205lbs | Quincy, FL | 4-star | University of Pittsburgh
#108 Cameron Stokes [ATH #31]: 6'3", 205lbs | Pensacola, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#109 Jeff Schultz [ATH #32]: 6'6", 265lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#121 Brian Jackson [G #36]: 6'3", 312lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#132 Aaron Stewart [ATH #34]: 6'1", 216lbs | Haines City, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#133 Alfred Robbins [T #1]: 6'5", 329lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#144 T.J. Richard [S #3]: 6'3", 199lbs | Deltona, FL | 4-star | Boston College
#158 Nate Jacobs [ILB #6]: 6'5", 225lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#172 Waylon Gates [C #4]: 6'1", 285lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Stanford University
#189 Anthony Sharp [CB #7]: 5'9", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#217 Charles Harris [ATH #47]: 6'4", 226lbs | Pensacola, FL | 4-star | Clemson University
#219 Oliver Colvin [OLB #13]: 6'3", 232lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#220 Duane Smith [S #6]: 6'1", 205lbs | Highpoint, FL | 4-star | Northwestern University
#241 Chris Davis [TE #11]: 6'6", 248lbs | Ensley, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#243 Tim Baker [ILB #9]: 6'2", 240lbs | Bartow, FL | 4-star | Mississippi State University
#270 Eric Hardy [WR #56]: 6'4", 231lbs | Cutler, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#274 Chad McGrew [ATH #51]: 6'4", 202lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
The Bullpen: Marcellus Smith's breakout game comes at the perfect time as draft buzz continues
Jonathan Bright -- BullsNation.com Football Reporter
USF defensive end Marcellus Smith's talent and physical traits have always been undeniable. The production hasn't always been, turning Smith into a polarizing draft prospect heading into his junior season with some pundits viewing him as a potential first round pick while others don't have a draftable grade on him yet.
Smith's performance against Purdue in a premier game is exactly what will help his draft stock, recording six tackles and three tackles for loss along with two quarterback pressures.
It's been a couple of good performances from Smith, recording a sack in the win against Georgia to bring his season total to four, matching his sack total from last season already. Smith is third on the team in tackles for loss with eight on the season and leads all USF defensive linemen with 20 tackles.
The talented EDGE will have a chance to increase his draft stock by the end of the season with some tough matchups ahead with potential All-American BYU offensive tackle Leroy Doyle this week and Texas' Skyler Johnson, one of the top offensive tackles in the Champions Division for the past few seasons.
‣ Mark Cunningham not a semi-finalist for O'Brien despite impressive numbers
USF quarterback Mark Cunningham was not among the twelve semi-finalists for the Davey O'Brien Award which is given at the end of the season to the nation's top quarterback.
Cunningham is sixth in the country in passing yards but trails behind some of the semi-finalists when it comes to total touchdown, rushing yards and passer rating, likely leading to the omission.
By comparison, Cunningham has similar numbers to Heisman favorite Melvin Ingram when it comes to yardage and completion percentage but Ingram has 605 rushing yards and 42 total touchdowns with a 185.7 passer rating. Cunningham has just 20 rushing yards, mostly due to sacks, and only seventeen total touchdowns with a 171.7 passer rating.
‣ Clarence Sullivan among semi-finalist for Thorpe, Bednarik
While Mark Cunningham was snubbed, USF safety Clarence Sullivan was not as he was named a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back) and Bednarik Award (best defensive player).
Sullivan is one of four USF players to be named semi-finalist for the Thorpe as he is joined by cornerbacks Travis Jones, Akeem Smith and Charlie Robinson.
Defensive end Marcellus Smith is a semi-finalist for the Lombardi Award, given to college football's top defensive linemen. Linebacker Julian Harrell was among the Butkus Award semi-finalists and kicker Chris Sanders for the Lou Groza Award.
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Week 11 Preview: at BYU Cougars
Record: 1-7, 0-6 Champions Division
Head Coach: Donald Miller (34-18 at BYU, 4th year, 59-33)
Offensive Coordinator: Eric Kiesau (Pro)
Defensive Coordinator: Nick Toth (3-4 D)
Team Leaders
Passing: James Hall (1310 yards, 9 TD, 13 INT, 109.1 QB rating)
Rushing: James Hall (999 yards, 6.1 ypc, 13 TD)
Receiving: David Jones (29 receptions, 376 yards, 4 TD)
Defense: Reginald Brown (35 tackles, 9 TFL, 2.5 sacks, PBU, FF, FR, safety)
Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 56th
Total Offense: 19th
Rushing Offense: 7th
Passing Offense: 103rd
Total Defense: 64th
Rushing Defense: 44th
Passing Defense: 80th
Turnover Differential: 124th
Team Schedule
at #4 Alabama: L 62-20
at Central Michigan: W 44-3
at #15 Stanford: L 49-42 OT
at Bowling Green: L 38-31
vs. Texas: L 41-38 OT
vs. #14 Michigan: L 24-13
at #19 Purdue: L 41-21
vs. Oregon: L 31-24
Team Injuries
USF WR Joshua Butler, Freshman (out)
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BYU TE Desmond Taylor, Senior | 86 ovr, 87 spd, 77 acc, 81 cth, 80 rbk
BYU C Nick Smith, Rs Junior | 83 ovr, 84 pbk, 83 rbk, 84 str
Bulls overcome slow start against BYU to knock off the Cougars and improve to 8-0
USF quarterback Mark Cunningham's first pass of the game was an interception that was returned for a touchdown and not long after that, Cunningham would throw another interception and be stripped on a sack, all in the first quarter as the Cougars jumped out to an early 14-7 lead.
The Cougars wouldn't score again until the final minutes of the game while the Bulls scored forty-nine unanswered points to beat BYU 56-21 on Saturday night in Provo.
Cunningham threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns in the rematch from last year's national championship game while Jacob Wheeler rushed for three touchdowns, totaling 106 yards on just sixteen carries.
Similar to the national championship game, it was tough sledding for BYU quarterback James Hall who threw three interceptions and was sacked eight times.
---------------------------------------------------------------- Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[BYU] L. Stewart, returned interception 34 Yds (6:59)
[USF] V. King, 2 Yd run (4:26)
[BYU] K. Clark, 2 Yd run (0:33)
Quarter 2
[USF] J. Wheeler, 36 Yd run (4:49)
[USF] T. Jones, returned interception 37 Yds (4:39)
[USF] A. Morgan, 18 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (0:27)
Quarter 3
[USF] S. Price, 14 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (6:00)
[USF] J. Wheeler, 1 Yd run (2:40)
Quarter 4
[USF] J. Wheeler, 2 Yd run (6:43)
[BYU] M. Lowe, 7 Yd run (3:52)
[USF] J. Thomas, 11 Yd run (1:01)
---------------------------------------------------------------- #1 South Florida Bulls
QB Mark Cunningham: 27 of 33, 334 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, sacked 3 times, fumble (lost)
HB Jacob Wheeler: 16 carries, 106 yards, 3 touchdowns
HB Justin Thomas: 8 carries, 42 yards, touchdown
WR Eddie Shaw: 7 receptions, 69 yards
WR Scott Price: 5 receptions, 78 yards
WR Andre Morgan: 4 receptions, 40 yards, touchdown
WR Carl Graham: 4 receptions, 32 yards
TE Taylor Smith: 3 receptions, 71 yards
LB Damon Hill: 8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack
DE Marcellus Smith: 6 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks
CB Akeem Smith: 3 tackles, interception
CB Travis Jones: 2 tackles, interception, touchdown
Brigham Young Cougars
QB James Hall: 13 of 19, 155 yards, 3 interceptions, sacked 8 times
HB Kendall Clark: 22 carries, 99 yards, touchdown
HB Mark Lowe: 1 carry, 7 yards, touchdown
WR David Jones: 4 receptions, 77 yards
WR Todd Bryant: 4 receptions, 39 yards
S Jason Golden: 9 tackles
LB Stephen McCollum: 7 tackles, tackle for loss, interception
S Stephen Brown: 7 tackles, sack
CB Lui Stewart: 1 tackle, interception
Week 11 Top Stories
1. The Cougars fall for the first time in 2042 against TCU 34-20.
2. Spirits are high in Annapolis as their Midshipmen beat #8 Louisville 42-17.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 11 Champions Division Results
USF 56 - BYU 21 | OU 38 - MSU 36 | MICH 43 - TEX 39 | ORE 24 - PUR 21
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 12 Champions Division Schedule
Texas (2-6, 1-4) at #1 USF (8-0, 6-0)
#25 Purdue (5-3, 3-2) at #9 Michigan (6-2, 5-2)
Oregon (3-5, 2-4) at Michigan State (3-5, 0-5)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 12 Notable Games
Syracuse (6-3, 5-1) at #19 Navy (7-2, 5-2)
#2 Minnesota (10-0, 7-0) at #20 Ohio State (7-2, 5-2)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four teams from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs. The remaining four spots are voted upon by the committee and can contain non ANAC members
- Once the teams are selected, the committee votes on the seeding as well
- ANAC members that are selected for the playoffs are automatically promoted or retain their place within the Champions Division for next season
- The bottom team in the Champions Division is automatically relegated and the top team in the Contenders Division is automatically promoted
- The remaining non-playoff teams in the Champions Division will compete in a play-in bowl with top seeded, non-playoff Contenders Division members for the right to play in the Champions Division the next season
- Bottom eight finishers in the Contenders Division are relegated and replaced with the top eight finishers in the Rising Division
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Standings
1. USF, 8-0, 6-0
2. Alabama, 9-1, 6-1
3. Michigan, 6-2, 5-2
4. Stanford, 7-3, 5-3
5. Purdue, 5-3, 3-2
6. Oklahoma, 6-4, 4-4
7. Oregon, 3-5, 2-4
8. Texas, 2-6, 1-4
9. Michigan State, 3-5, 0-5
10. BYU, 1-8, 0-7
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. Minnesota, 10-0, 7-0
2. Virginia Tech, 8-1, 7-0
3. Georgia Tech, 8-1, 5-1
4. Ohio State, 7-2, 5-2
5. Georgia, 6-3, 4-2
6. LSU, 5-5, 4-5
7. Wisconsin, 6-3, 3-3
8. USC, 4-6, 4-5
9. Miami, 4-5, 3-4
10. Penn State, 5-5, 3-4
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rising Division Promotion Zone
1. Tennessee, 8-2, 7-1
2. Missouri, 7-2, 5-1
3. Florida, 7-3, 6-2
4. Iowa, 5-4, 5-3
5. Colorado, 5-6, 5-4
6. Pittsburgh, 7-4, 4-4
7. Kansas State, 5-4, 3-3
8. Texas A&M, 4-5, 3-3
9. Arkansas, 4-7, 4-5
10. Notre Dame, 3-6, 3-4
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- College Football Playoff Rankings
1. USF, 8-0
2. Minnesota, 10-0
3. Toledo, 10-0
4. Alabama, 9-1
5. Rutgers, 9-1
6. Georgia Tech, 8-1
7. Stanford, 7-3
8. Michigan, 6-2
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9. Army, 8-1
10. Virginia Tech, 8-1
11. Fresno State, 7-2
12. Southern Miss, 8-1
13. Louisville, 7-2
14. San Diego State, 7-2
15. Houston, 8-1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heisman Watch
QB Alan Pitts (Rutgers): Last Game W 49-28 at Temple - 27 of 34, 344 yards, 21 carries, 92 yards, 7 total touchdowns
QB Jason Beebe (Toledo): Last Game W 41-17 vs. Ball State - 13 of 21, 210 yards, 10 carries, 45 yards, 4 total touchdowns
QB Melvin Ingram (Alabama): Bye Week
HB Stephen Mason (Miami University): Last Game W 49-35 at Bowling Green - 11 carries, 95 yards, touchdown
QB Vincent Pleasant (Virginia Tech): Last Game W 48-14 vs. Penn State - 18 of 22, 221 yards, touchdown, 20 carries, 107 yards
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Players of the Week
QB Macan Anderson (Tennessee): W 49-25 at Notre Dame - 20 of 27, 412 yards, 21 carries, 113 yards, 6 total touchdowns
LB Colt Ryan (Oregon State): W 30-17 vs. Arizona - 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries
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WR Damion Webster (Oklahoma): W 38-36 vs. Michigan State - 7 receptions, 151 yards, 3 touchdowns
DE Marcellus Smith (USF): W 56-21 at BYU - 6 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#2 Antonio Craft [TE #1]: 6'7", 243lbs | Hanahan, SC | 5-star | University of Alabama
#4 Ryan Murray [WR #1]: 6'0", 180lbs | Springdale, OH | 5-star | University of South Florida
#5 Maurice Darby [ATH #2]: 5'10", 191lbs | Van Wert, OH | 5-star | Ohio State University
#8 Craig Butler [ATH #5]: 5'11", 177lbs | Coppell, TX | 5-star | Michigan State University
#9 Corey Wheeler [HB #2]: 6'2", 182lbs | Immokalee, FL | 5-star | University of Texas
#11 Junior Johnson [ATH #6]: 6'0", 220lbs | University Heights, VA [IMG] | 5-star | Georgia Tech University
#12 Kelly Brown [WR #3]: 6'0", 188lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#13 Rashad Mirvil [WR #4]: 6'2", 180lbs | Holyoke, MA | 5-star | Michigan State University
#15 Seth Doyle [ATH #7]: 6'2", 223lbs | The Village, OK | 5-star | University of Oregon
#18 Dave Parker [ATH #9]: 6'1", 214lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#9 Corey Wheeler [HB #2]: 6'2", 182lbs | Immokalee, FL | 5-star | University of Texas
#12 Kelly Brown [WR #3]: 6'0", 188lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#18 Dave Parker [ATH #9]: 6'1", 214lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#48 Brandon Bryant [CB #1]: 6'1", 179lbs | Lakeland, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#65 Darnell Norwood [ATH #20]: 6'2", 190lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#84 Russell Arrington [TE #5]: 6'6", 270lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#89 Seth Whitaker [ATH #28]: 6'1", 252lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#90 Doug Miller [HB #10]: 6'1", 211lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Washington
#97 Dante Avery [DE #9]: 6'2", 255lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#107 Drew Ryan [WR #22]: 6'4", 205lbs | Quincy, FL | 4-star | University of Pittsburgh
#108 Cameron Stokes [ATH #31]: 6'3", 205lbs | Pensacola, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#109 Jeff Schultz [ATH #32]: 6'6", 265lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#121 Brian Jackson [G #36]: 6'3", 312lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#132 Aaron Stewart [ATH #34]: 6'1", 216lbs | Haines City, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#133 Alfred Robbins [T #1]: 6'5", 329lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#144 T.J. Richard [S #3]: 6'3", 199lbs | Deltona, FL | 4-star | Boston College
#158 Nate Jacobs [ILB #6]: 6'5", 225lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#172 Waylon Gates [C #4]: 6'1", 285lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Stanford University
#189 Anthony Sharp [CB #7]: 5'9", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#217 Charles Harris [ATH #47]: 6'4", 226lbs | Pensacola, FL | 4-star | Clemson University
#219 Oliver Colvin [OLB #13]: 6'3", 232lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#220 Duane Smith [S #6]: 6'1", 205lbs | Highpoint, FL | 4-star | Northwestern University
#241 Chris Davis [TE #11]: 6'6", 248lbs | Ensley, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#243 Tim Baker [ILB #9]: 6'2", 240lbs | Bartow, FL | 4-star | Mississippi State University
#270 Eric Hardy [WR #56]: 6'4", 231lbs | Cutler, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#274 Chad McGrew [ATH #51]: 6'4", 202lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
