What a Saturday of football. We saw Texas go down to UCLA, BAMA hold court on the road, Auburn defend their home turf, Stanford dominate the Irish, and Boise State get another W.
1. Alabama 24 - Arkansas 20
Upfront and Center - Bama at Arkansas. This was an instant classic. Back and forth the whole day. Alabama stayed calm, cool and collected. The Tide put the pressure on Mallett, and the pick he threw in the end zone, plus the pick at the end of the game will leave Mallett, Petrino and Razorback Nation wondering what could have been. Mallett had 1 TD and 3 INTs. In the end, Bama was too strong and too disciplined to lose this one. Ingram finished with 2 TDs, 157 yards on 24 carries.
2. UCLA 34 - Texas 12
Texas falls to UCLA. The Bruins came in and produced Coach Rick Neuheisel's Signature Win. Texas produced more your yards than UCLA, but football is not about out-gaining opponents its about scoring more and the turnover battle. Both key battles Texas lost today. Texas can't expect to win with that many fumbles. Once again Texas' ground game comes into question.
3. Stanford 37 - Notre Dame 14
Stanford looks like one of the best coached teams in the country. Coach Harbaugh is up for my Coach of the Year award, and for very good reason - This Stanford team lost Heisman hopeful Toby Gerhart and has not miss a beat in their 2010 Campaign. They went on the road and played in hostile territory, but ultimately came away with a win against the Irish. Nate Whitaker's field goals were key in the road win.
4. Oregon State 24 - Boise State 37
Say what you want - Boise just keeps Winning. Boise hosted the Beavers from Corvallis last night and again the Broncos send home another team, upset, angry and frustrated. Kellen Moore is the real deal, with very efficient passing. He finished with almost 300 yards passing and no picks. Key stat was the 3rd Down Battle as Oregon State was just 3-13 and Boise was 9-14. That's about all you need to hear. Boise moves the sticks, and they did it again last night.
5. South Carolina 27 - Auburn 35
What a game on The Plains last night. Another SEC game that did not disappoint. With that being that being said, Garcia really did disappoint. 2 fumbles had him on the bench last night as it came down to the wire, so Coach Spurrier opts to go with Conner Shaw. I can't say I blame him. Garcia's a senior and he should be protecting the ball. With all that being said Auburn made things really uncomfortable for a very good Carolina team all night. Great home win for Auburn. The "Yes We Cam!" campaign slogan is great stuff and accurate.
6. Georgia 12 - Miss State 24
Welcome to Chernobyl, Dawg fans.
Big home win for Mississippi State. Dan Mullen has things on the upswing. Coach Mark Richt and company have things clearly going in the wrong direction. Dawg Nation is up in arms and for very good reason. The UGA program has noticeably eroded. Its time to shake it up in Athens. I would start by taking a good long look at Mike Bobo's production or lack there of and go from the there.One thing is for certain with a fumble in the red zone against Carolina, and the fumble last night in the red zone against Miss. State, Washaun Ealey should not be touching the ball in the red zone from here on out. Georgia can't afford to be fumbling in the red zone if they want to win.
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