during the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Indiana
Hoosiers game at Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
Ronnie Walker Jr running past Penn State defenders for a 30 yd TD during the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Indiana Hoosiers game at Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana continued to battle at home with Big 10 heavyweight Penn State. The No. 18 Nittany Lions beat the Hoosiers 33-28.
Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey was able to complete 26 of 36 for 236 yards but the Hoosiers relied on their rushers for all but one of their touchdowns. Stevie Scott ran for 138 yards and two touchdowns, with his first being a five yard rush to tie the game 7-7 just fine minutes into the game.
Both teams exchanged blows and points as Penn State led 17-14 going into the half. Ronnie Walker Jr. scored the second Hoosier touchdown.
Indiana led the game twice, once before the half and then again after Scott took a handoff to go up 20-21 after two Penn State field goals.
Allen Stallings IV with a sack on Trace McSorely during the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Indiana Hoosiers game at Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
From this point on, Lions’ qb Trace McSorley controlled the game. Though he threw an interception and no touchdowns, he was the lead rusher with 107 yards and his teams’ final two scores to cement the win.
Penn State fumbled four times to Indiana three. Neither team scored from forced turnovers.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Indiana Hoosiers game at Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
Indiana will travel to Minnesota next week after handing Nebraska it’s first win.
Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on Saturday October 20, 2018. Photo by Geoff Vleck / fi360 News
Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on Saturday October 20, 2018. Photo by Geoff Vleck / fi360 News
Seattle, WA – Colorado being out manned due to injury at key positions at Husky Stadium was too much to overcome. The No 15 Washington Huskies handed them their second loss of the season 27-13 behind a balance attack.
After a slow first quarter when Colorado held their only lead before Washington picked up steam and back into the win column.
“We’re not going to make excuses about who is there or not there,” head coach Mike MacIntyre said. “We have to find a way to win. We have enough talent and I know our quarterback is good enough for us to get more points on the board. We’ll find a way to do that.”
Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on Saturday October 20, 2018. Photo by Geoff Vleck / fi360 News
Jake Browning had decent outing completing 15/25 for 150 yards with a touchdown. He had one miscue throwing an interception and making the tackle to avoid a pick six.
The running game was working so they didn’t need to rely on a big game from Browning’s arm.
“We kind of take pride in, when we beat teams we want to beat them twice — we play so physical that they lose the next week,” Browning said. “We refused to let that happen to us. I know for me personally, I only have so many games here (left). ”
Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on Saturday October 20, 2018. Photo by Geoff Vleck / fi360 News
Colorado was only able to have 254 total yards in the game. Quarterback Steven Montez had similar stat line with 144 yards passing on 17/28 with one touchdown, one interception.
“It goes without saying, Laviska Shenault is just so special after the catch and what he can do with the ball in his hands,” quarterback Steven Montez said. “Not having him obviously didn’t help us at all, but I think we definitely have receivers outside of Laviska that are very capable and that can play, as well.”
Washington got some help from their cross town rival Washington State who upset Oregon.
“Who knows what can happen? This league is crazy,” Browning said.
Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on Saturday October 20, 2018. Photo by Geoff Vleck / fi360 News
Now Colorado will be hosting Oregon State Saturday at noon on the PAC-12 Network.
Stanford vs Arizona State in Tempe, AZ on October 18, 2018 (Photo by John Hays / fi360 News)
Stanford vs Arizona State in Tempe, AZ on October 18, 2018 (Photo by John Hays / fi360 News)
Tempe, AZ — Arizona State (3-4, 1-3) had a chance to tie it at the end and send it to overtime, but came up short as time ran out during the final drive. ASU falls 20-13 to Stanford (5-2, 3-1) at Sun Devil Stadium on Thursday.
In ASU’s final attempt to tie things up, the Sun Devils received the ball at its own 15-yard line with 2:20 to play, lacking a timeout. Senior quarterback Manny Wilkins was sacked on the first down of the finally drive for a loss of two, but quickly responded with an 11-yard completion to junior wide receiver Kyle Williams.
But time just wasn’t on the Sun Devils side.
On 2nd-and-10 with seven seconds remaining, Wilkins completed a short pass to running back Eno Benjamin who was tackled inbounds at the 13 as time expired for another Sun Devils loss.
Stanford vs Arizona State in Tempe, AZ on October 18, 2018 (Photo by John Hays / fi360 News)
“In my head I knew not to take a sack,” Wilkins said.“I should’ve thrown it at Eno’s feet, instead I threw it at his chest and he caught it. Just poor clock management and special awareness on my part.”
ASU entered tonight’s game with only two offensive turnovers for the season, but against the Cardinal defense they racked up three crucial turnovers that dramatically shifted the momentum of the game.
Wilkins committed two of those turnovers.
Stanford vs Arizona State in Tempe, AZ on October 18, 2018 (Photo by John Hays / fi360 News)
On a second and down play, Wilkins ran a designed QB draw, but Cardinal linebacker Bobby Okereke forced a fumble. Stanford capitalized on the Sun Devil turnover with a 21-yard field goal by Jet Toner to tie the game.
Wilkins also had an interception, along with junior wide receiver N’Keal Harry.
“I pride myself on taking care of the football. Two turnovers on my part is completely inexcusable. I feel like I let the team down, got to be smart,” Wilkins said. Stanford controlled the ball for majority of the game, never allowing the Sun Devils the opportunity to make a comeback after taking a 6-3 lead heading into the half. The Cardinals increased that lead to 20-6 in the third with back-to-back touchdowns.
Stanford vs Arizona State in Tempe, AZ on October 18, 2018 (Photo by John Hays / fi360 News)
K.J. Costello connected with senior wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside for a 28-yard touchdown with 7:55 remaining in the third. On a first-and-goal, Cardinal running back Cameron Scarlett bullied his way into the end zone from a yard out to give the Cardinals its second touchdown of the game and a 20-6 lead with 2:45 left in the third quarter.
In the fourth, the Sun Devils chipped away at the Cardinals lead after Wilkins rushed for a much needed 10-yard touchdown, ASU’s first of the game. But it just wasn’t enough.
“Well, if I had the formula, I’d feed it to them, but I don’t have it right now,” Edwards said. “I like their effort, I know that. They play hard, they do.”
The Sun Devils have lost four of its last five games, but hopes to turn things around next Saturday in Los Angeles against USC.
Stanford vs Arizona State in Tempe, AZ on October 18, 2018 (Photo by John Hays / fi360 News)
“It’s never over for these kids,” Edwards said. “They keep fighting no matter how bad it looks.”
OFFENSIVE: #34 CJ Verdell, Fr., RB, Oregon (Chula Vista, Calif.) • Rushed for 111 yards on 29 carries and two touchdowns in Oregon’s 30-27 overtime win over No. 7 Washington. • Scored the game-winning TD on a six-yard run on third down in overtime. • Became the first Duck to run for 100 yards in each of the first three Pac-12 games of the season since Byron Marshall in 2013. • Became the first Oregon freshman ever to rush for 100 yards in the first three Pac-12 games of the season and the first Oregon freshman to rush for 100 yards in four of his first six career games.
DEFENSIVE: #11 Keisean Lucier-South, Jr., LB, UCLA (Santa Ana, Calif.) • Posted a career-high 3.5 tackles for loss, tied his career-high with a sack which forced a fumble, picked off his first career interception, and recovered a fumble which he returned 38 yards for a touchdown. • After UCLA had taken a 20-7 lead entering the fourth quarter, the Bruin defense forced Cal turnovers on four straight possessions and Lucier-South was involved in three of the four takeaways – interception, fumble recovery and return for touchdown, forced fumble on a sack. • The redshirt junior was credited with six total tackles in helping UCLA to its first win of the season.
SPECIAL TEAMS: #33 Mitch Wishnowsky, Sr., P, Utah (Perth, Australia) • Had four punts for a season-high average of 48.2 yards per punt against Arizona. Arizona had zero yards on one punt return. • Wishnowsky, who had two punts of 50 or more yards (long of 55), landed three of his four punts inside the 20-yard-line and two inside the 10. His final punt was a 55-yarder downed on the Arizona 2-yard line with 2:33 remaining in the game. • He also faked a punt for a 28-yard rush (the longest of his career) to set up Utah’s final touchdown of the game. • Wishnowsky ranks second in the Pac-12 and 19th in the nation in punting (44.6).
Also nominated: Davis Price, P/PK, COLO; JJ Molson, PK, UCLA
Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans PAC-12 football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday October 13, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans PAC-12 football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday October 13, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
USC senior cornerback Ajene Harris put the game away in the third quarter when he intercepted a tipped pass and returned it six yards for the score. The Crenshaw High School product was part of a Trojans defense that finished with 16 tackles for loss.
“I kind of saw it was thrown behind him and he bobbled it,” Harris said. “I tried to secure as fast as I can and get into the end zone. I do my job, being and athlete, and making a play.”
The Trojans scored 21 points in the second quarter en route to 31-20 victory over previously undefeated No. 19 Colorado on Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Michael Pittman Jr. hauld in five receptions for 144 yards and two touchdowns to help the Trojans win its third straight game after suffering back-to-back losses. USC (4-2, 3-1) jumped to the top of the Pac-12 South division and remained unbeaten at home under head coach Clay Helton.
Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans PAC-12 football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday October 13, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
“It was a really good win for our team,” Helton said. “It’s a win that allows us to control our destiny the rest of the way, it gives us first place and we have the opportunity now to move on to Utah and prepare for that game.”
On defense, USC was flying to the football and making plays all over the field, holding Colorado to 265 total yards. The Buffaloes had only 164 yards through the first three quarters.
“I was very proud of them,” Helton said of his defense. “I thought we were playing in their backfield the entire night. Whether it was run game, pass game. Their quarterback had a night where he was having to get off his spot consistently and just interrupt his timing.”
Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans PAC-12 football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday October 13, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Freshman linebacker Palaie Gaoteote, who started in place of injured Cam Smith, led the defense with nine tackles.
“We did a lot of extra meetings around Thursday and Friday with coach Clancy and Cam,” Gaoteote said. “They got me straightened out with calls and alignments so coming into the game I was really confident.”
Helton said it was a tremendous plan by Clancy (Pendergast) and the defensive staff. He credits Johnny Nansen and Kenechi Udeze for a great job with what they’re doing with that D-line.
Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans PAC-12 football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday October 13, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
After a scoreless first quarter, Colorado’s Laviska Shenault takes a direct snap and races 49 yards for the score. USC answered with a J.T. Daniels to Tyler Vaughns touchdown on the ensuing drive.
USC took a 14-7 lead on a 65-yard touchdown pass from Daniels to Michael Pittman Jr. in the second quarter. The duo connected again, this time for a 9-yard touchdown with 1:10 left in the first half. The Trojans went into halftime leading, 21-7.
USC hits the road to take on Utah next Saturday in a Pac-12 south showdown.
Colorado Buffaloes vs USC Trojans PAC-12 football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday October 13, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
No 7 Washington Huskies vs No 17 Oregon Ducks in Eugene, OR (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 News).
No 7 Washington Huskies vs No 17 Oregon Ducks in Eugene, OR (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 News).
Eugene, OR – In their first game at home since the devastating overtime loss to Stanford, Oregon found themselves in overtime with the 7th ranked team in the nation, again. This time, the Ducks held Washington to a field goal, and capitalized on offense with a 6-yard touchdown run by CJ Verdell putting the Ducks ahead for a 30-27 upset victory.
CJ Verdell, the same running back who fumbled while attempting to convert the game winning first down against Stanford in week 4, led the Ducks with 111 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Despite Verdell’s impressive turnaround with ball security, fumbles continued to plague the Ducks. After Washington tied the game at 3, Tony Brooks-James fumbled the Oregon kick return leading to a quick Washington touchdown off a 25-yard end around by Salvon Ahmed.
No 7 Washington Huskies vs No 17 Oregon Ducks in Eugene, OR (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 News).
The Ducks tied the game at 17 after Justin Herbert connected with Jaylon Redd on a toe touch 7-yard touchdown pass, so close Redd himself stated “I didn’t even know if I was in or out”.
Two signature traits of a winning football program, and traits Mario Cristobal is trying to instill in “Oregon Football 2.0” are “trust” and “physicality”. Cristobal said after the game “If you build a good relationship with your players, and you build trust with each other, you can get through the dark moments”.
By putting the ball in CJ Verdell’s hands when the game mattered most, Cristobal proved both of these traits to his team. Verdell stated “I was glad that my coaches put the trust in me to run the ball in a 3rd and 6… I had to put the Stanford fumble behind me and go back to work”.
No 7 Washington Huskies vs No 17 Oregon Ducks in Eugene, OR (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 News).
Apart from bringing the team together as a close-knit group, the most impressive thing Cristobal has been able to build in his short time as head coach is the physicality of the line, something that even in its peak Oregon Football hasn’t been familiar with.
Cristobal’s decision to run an inside zone for the win on third down was a statement that the long talked about “Oregon Football 2.0” is here, and this program is headed in a direction we’ve never seen before. Cristobal stated after Saturday’s win “We’re just getting started”.
No 7 Washington Huskies vs No 17 Oregon Ducks in Eugene, OR (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 News).
Next week Oregon will travel to Pullman, WA to face a 5-1 Washington State team, a team which has beat the Ducks for three consecutive years.
No 7 Washington Huskies vs No 17 Oregon Ducks in Eugene, OR (Photo by Ben Ludeman / fi360 News).
UCLA Bruins running back Joshua Kelley (27) finds a hole in the middle of the defense. The UCLA Bruins defeat the Cal Golden Bears 37-7 at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 13, 2018. (Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News).
UCLA Bruins tight end Caleb Wilson (81) drags Golden Bears defenders on a deep reception. The UCLA Bruins defeat the Cal Golden Bears 37-7 at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 13, 2018. (Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News).
Berkeley, CA – The UCLA Bruins (1-5, 1-2) capitalized on the momentum they built in a tight loss to the Washington Huskies last week, bringing down the Cal Golden Bears (3-3, 0-3) in a 37-7 drumming during Cal’s homecoming weekend and annual Joe Roth game to earn their first win of the year and get first-year head coach Chip Kelly into the win column for the first time since leaving Oregon for the NFL in 2012.
UCLA entered the game entered the game 0-5 on the year, it’s worst start since the 1943 season, and sat among just four FBS teams without a win. But its five previous opponents entered the week with a combined record of 25-3, and with its surprising, single-digit loss to then Top 10-ranked Washington last week, the Bruins appeared confident coming into the day.
UCLA Bruins quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (7) throws a screen pass. The UCLA Bruins defeat the Cal Golden Bears 37-7 at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 13, 2018. (Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News).
The UCLA defensive was both stdout and opportunistic throughout.
The Bruins forced six total turnovers on the night, including two fumbles and two interceptions from Golden Bears quarterback Brandon McIlwain (5).
On the offensive side of the ball, the Bruins dominated the trenches, finishing with 348 yards with 207 coming on the ground.
UCLA Bruins running back Joshua Kelley (27) carries the ball into the end zone. The UCLA Bruins defeat the Cal Golden Bears 37-7 at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 13, 2018. (Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News).
UCLA running back Joshua Kelley (27) has been a bright stop for the struggling team throughout the year and put his skills on display again in this one.
Having posted a career-high 125 yards rushing against Washington, Kelley eclipsed the 100-yard mark for the third consecutive time in this one and topped his own best with 157 yards on 30 attempts to go along with three touchdown carries.
Freshman quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (7) also shined against the Golden Bears, completing 13-of-15 attempts for 141 yards through the air, plus 49 yards rushing on 9 carries.
Speaking to his young quarterback’s improved play from the start of the season, Kelly said, “Each week he’s gotten better the more experience he gets.”
Despite the turnover issues, McIlwain completed 22-of-40 passes for 168 yards, but the UCLA defense held strong in eliminating one the keys to his success so far this year—his ability to run.
Golden Bears linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk (59) ranked first in the PAC-12 in solo tackles entering the day and made his presence felt repeatedly once again, finishing with 22 total tackles, 14 unassisted.
Cal Golden Bears kicker Greg Thomas (39) reacts after missing a field goal in the first half. The UCLA Bruins defeat the Cal Golden Bears 37-7 at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 13, 2018. (Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News).
Senior Golden Bears running back Patrick Laird (28) finished with 95 yards rushing and a touchdown and eclipsed the 1,500-yard milestone on the ground, as well as the 2,000-yard mark in all-purpose yards.
The win today ends a 12-straight losing streak on the road, as well as an eight-game streak of losses in Berkeley for the Bruins.
“Total team loss,” Golden Bears head coach Justin Wilcox said in post-game. “We didn’t do anything well enough to win the game and we need everybody. We need everybody to perform better, the entire program.”
UCLA Bruins receiver Demetric Felton (10) leaps over a Cal Golden Bears defender after bringing in a catch. The UCLA Bruins defeat the Cal Golden Bears 37-7 at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 13, 2018. (Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News).
Coach Kelly, on the other hand, was pleased to get out of California Memorial Stadium with the victory.
“It feels amazing. This is why you play football. This is why you grind during training camp, winter, spring and fall,” he said.
The Bruins return home this weekend to take on the Arizona Wildcats (3-4, 2-2) on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m., while the Golden Bears will hope to get their first PAC-12 conference win when they travel to Corvallis to take on the Oregon State Beavers (1-5, 0-3).
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State
Buckeyes game at Ohio Stadium on October 13, 2018. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
Mike Weber Jr breaking the tackle of Carter Coughlin golden gopher defender during the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes game at Ohio Stadium on October 13, 2018. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
COLUMBUS — Ohio State surprises absolutely no one by playing like Ohio State. The 7-0 Buckeyes defeated Big 10 foe Minnesota (3-3) 30-14 in the 11 a.m. matchup.
Quarterback Dwayne Haskins continued to stack his Heisman resume with a highlight reel worthy pass to receiver K.J. Hill in the second quarter. Haskins took 44 shots downfield, completing 33 of them for 412 yards and three touchdowns. Hill pulled down two of those TDs and racked up 187 yards. Terry McLaurin was on the receiving end of a touchdown pass with only three targets.
This was Haskins’ second consecutive game throwing for over 400 yards.
Quarterback Dwayne Haskins Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes game at Ohio Stadium on October 13, 2018. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
Ohio State’s downside, if you can call it that, lies in the O-line and the running game. The longest rushing play for the Buckeyes came from Mike Weber for only 12 yards. Ohio State ran for 92 yards, compared to the 178 rushing yards from the Gophers. While Haskins and his nine receivers were clearly efficient, establishing a stronger running game will go a long way as the season continues.
Urban Meyer is aware that his passer stands well above the rest of the team. “We’re going to have to get some things fixed,” OSU’s coach stated.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes game at Ohio Stadium on October 13, 2018. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
The scarlet defense contained Minnesota and its freshman QB Zack Annexstad, forcing two interceptions, but struggled against standout running back Mohamed Ibrahim. The Golden Gopher punched in both touchdowns for his team and 157 yards. Jordan Fuller and Pete Werner recorded 12 and 10 tackles respectively for Ohio State.
The Buckeyes will travel to West Lafayette to take on the Purdue Boilermakers while Minnesota will go to Nebraska to take on Scott Frost’s team.
Quarterback Dwayne Haskins Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes game at Ohio Stadium on October 13, 2018. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)
October 12, 2018
University of South Florida vs Tulsa football game in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 12. (Photo by Shane Cossey / fi360 News)
Seth Boomer slipping tackles during the University of South Florida vs Tulsa football game in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 12. (Photo by Shane Cossey / fi360 News)
Tulsa, OK – After a slow start the University of South Florida Bulls out ran the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricanes to a last second field goal victory of 25-24.
Jordan Cronkrite led the way rushing for 151, which was his fourth consecutive game of 100 or more yards. Cronkrite has become USF’s go to running back after coming off an outstanding 302 yards in their come from behind 58-42 victory over Umass the previous week.
When asked what he saw on the 66 yard touchdown run that kick started the USF offense in the beginning of the second half, Cronkrite answered, “Great Call. Great blocking. I had to beat one guy and I was able to do that and capitalize on the play.”
In the fourth quarter, USF pulled to within two with a pair of broken play touchdown runs by quarterback #11 Blake Barnett. The first with a PAT kick blocked, setting up the second touchdown’s failed two point conversion to make it 24-22.
Blake Barnett using his legs during the University of South Florida vs Tulsa football game in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 12. (Photo by Shane Cossey / fi360 News)
After a Tulsa punt USF took the ball from the USF’s 43 to the five yard line with the passing of Barnett. Setting up a short 22 yard field goal for kicker Coby Weiss to win.
Both teams were off to slow start to start the game. Not achieving a first down until USF’s second possession. Tulsa scored first with a 10 play, 80 yard drive capped by a 14 yard TD pass from #12 Seth Boomer to #4 Jarion Anderson. After multiple runs, USF and Tulsa, were only able to add a field goal each. The #23rd ranked Bulls found themselves down 3-10. By the end of the first half USF had 67 rushing yards to Tulsa 83.
University of South Florida vs Tulsa football game in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 12. (Photo by Shane Cossey / fi360 News)
The second half saw the action heat up from the start. It took only three plays into the 3rd quarter for the Bulls to score with 66 yard touchdown run by Cronkrite to tie up the game at 10-10. His fourth 60 plus yard run of the season. Tulsa answer back with two 10 yard touchdown runs by #3 Shamari Brooks to put Tulsa ahead 24-10.
“He takes what the defense gives him,” said head coach Charlie Strong of Cronkite’s performance.
Along with the scrambling feet of quarterback Blake Barnett, who said he was, “Doing what I got to do to help this team win,”.
SHAMARI BROOKS diving for a touchdown during the University of South Florida vs Tulsa football game in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 12. (Photo by Shane Cossey / fi360 News)
USF duo of Barnett and Cronkite helped prevent an upset to a Tulsa team that was hungry for a win after losing 4 straight.
January 1, 2018 Pasadena CA, Rose Bowl stadium full for the NCAA College Football at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. on January 1, 2018. Jevone Moore
Pac-12 Football Players of the Week – Week 6
Laviska Shenault Jr. with the catch and run during the Arizona State vs Colorado in Boulder, CU on October 6, 2018. (Photo by Laura Domingue / fi360 News)
OFFENSIVE: Laviska Shenault Jr., So., WR, Colorado (DeSoto, Texas) • In Colorado’s 28-21 win over Arizona State, Shenault caught 13 passes for 127 yards and 2 TDs, while rushing 5 times for 13 yards and two more scores. • This was his fourth 100-yard receiving game of the year; the only other two players in CU history to have four 100-yard games in the first five games in a season were Michael Westbrook in 1992 and Nelson Spruce in 2014. • He has caught at least one TD pass in all five games this season; that ties the second-longest streak of consecutive games with a TD reception in school history. • He is the first player in Colorado history to score multiple touchdowns rushing and receiving in the same game (the 15th four-plus TD game at CU); it was his first multiple receiving TD game of his career, and he is now the third player to have four or more of each in the same season. • He now has 51 receptions for 708 yards (five games); he has one receiving TD in all four games. • Shenault is the fifth receiver to earn the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week honor twice in the same season.
Also nominated: Eno Benjamin, RB, ASU; Jermar Jefferson, RB, OSU; KJ Costello, QB, STAN; Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA; Zack Moss, RB, UTAH; Gardner Minshew II, QB, WSU
Utah Utes corner Jaylon Johnson (1) intercepts the ball on the goalline before taking it back 100 yards for the score on Saturday, October 6, 2018. (Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News).
DEFENSIVE: Jaylon Johnson, So., DB, Utah (Fresno, Calif.) • Johnson tallied seven tackles and one interception return for a touchdown in the 40-21 win at No. 14 Stanford. • He became just the third Ute in history, and the first since 1994, to return an interception 100 yards for a touchdown. His interception return for the touchdown came in the second quarter with Stanford on the Utah 9-yard line and the Utes clinging to a 7-0 lead. • Johnson’s 100-yard interception return is the longest in the nation this year.
Also nominated: Scottie Young Jr., S, ARIZ; Mustafa Johnson, DE, COLO; Bobby Okereke, LB, STAN; Adarius Pickett, S, UCLA; Ben Burr-Kirven, LB, WASH; Peyton Pelluer, LB, WSU
Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News
SPECIAL TEAMS: Matt Gay, Sr., K, Utah (Orem, Utah) • Gay was integral in Utah’s 40-21 win at No. 14 Stanford, making 4-of-4 field goals, including back-to-back kicks of 48 and 49 yards to end the first half and the start the second half. His 49-yard field goal was a season-long. • Gay’s other field goals were from 34 and 37 yards putting him at 4-of-4 made field goals inside the 40-yard line this season and 25-of-26 in his career. • Gay also made 4-of-4 PATs giving him 16 points on the night. • Gay ranks first in the Pac-12 in field goals per game (1.60) and is tied for first in the league in kick-scoring points per game (7.8).
