College Football Insider | Week 3

from 2019 College Football Insider | Week 3

WEEK 3 WHAT’S NEW

TEAM OF THE WEEK: MARYLAND

All eyes are on Maryland after another blowout win in Week 2 when the Terrapins beat No. 21 Syracuse, 63-20. The Terrapins’ strong performances have them ranked for the first time since 2013. New head coach Mike Locksley is putting his offensive creativity to good use. The Terps have scored 142 points in the first two games. Maryland also has a new starting quarterback in Virginia Tech graduate transfer Josh Jackson, who threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns.

TEAM TO WATCH: USC

The Trojans increased their record to 2-0 after last weekend’s 45-20 win over Stanford. After losing starting quarterback JT Daniels to a season-ending injury in the first game, USC turned to Scottsdale native Kedon Slovis for his chance to shine. A true freshman, Slovis had a record-breaking performance against the No. 23 Cardinal, passing for 377 yards and three touchdowns.

WEEK 3 WHAT’S ON TAP

HEISMAN WATCH

If the 2019 Fiesta Bowl Offensive MVP, Joe Burrow, didn’t turn your head after Week 1, he has now. The LSU quarterback threw for 471 yards and four touchdowns during last weekend’s 45-38 win against No. 9 Texas. His performance has launched him into Heisman consideration, and rightfully so. At 6-foot-4, 216 pounds, Burrow had been taking advantage of LSU’s new passingfocused offense this season. During the Tigers’ Week 1 win against Georgia Southern, the senior tied the school record of five passing touchdowns. LSU last had a player win the Heisman Trophy in 1959. Could Burrow be the Tigers’ next winner for the first time in 60 years? Coming up, the Tigers host Northwestern State and start conference play the following week.

FIESTA BOWL FACTS

FIESTA FEATURE: NACDA

Boston College has won the 2019 Community Service Award, chosen by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the Fiesta Bowl. The Eagles athletic department completed over 4,500 community service hours during the 2018-19 school year. “We place a great deal of importance in following our Jesuit motto of ‘men and women for others’ and our student-athletes truly embrace it,” said Boston College William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond. The award honors Division I NACDA members with exceptional athletic departments who make volunteerism and community service a way of life. Fiesta Bowl representatives will present the award at Boston College’s home football game on September 13 against Kansas.

CHARITY SPOTLIGHT

Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers, powered by DriveTime applications have officially opened! This program grants 200 Arizona teachers a $5,000 wish. Applications are open to all Arizona K-12 public or charter school teachers, through October 5. Over 110,000 students have been impacted through Wishes for Teachers over the last three years. To apply, fill out the online application detailing the school or classroom need.