2019 // week 4
WEEK 4 WHAT’S NEW TEAM OF THE WEEK: KANSAS
QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I’ll just say publicly, one of the classiest moves I’ve ever seen. Hard to truly prepare for something like that, so thank you to all those that showed up today wearing pink or thinking pink.” Arkansas State head coach Blake Anderson on Georgia fans organizing a pinkout to honor his late wife, Wendy.
The Jayhawks arguably delivered the biggest upset of the week. After their Week 2 loss to Costal Carolina, they redeemed themselves by beating Boson College, 48-24. This was the first time Kansas beat a Power 5 team on the road since 2008. After being down 10 after the first quarter, the Jayhawks came from behind, thanks to great performances by running backs Khalil Herbert and Pooka Williams. The two combined for 309 yards and quarterback Carter Stanley threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns. This week’s win serves as a confidence booster for the Jayhawks as they head into conference play on Saturday, hosting West Virginia at 1:30 p.m. MT.
BOWL PREDICTIONS
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ESPN Bonagura: Alabama vs Oklahoma
TEAM TO WATCH: GEORGIA The University of Georgia is a perfect 3-0 to start the season. This week’s top 10 matchup against No. 7 Notre Dame will be the first real test of 2019 for the third-ranked Bulldogs. Georgia dominated Arkansas State this past weekend, 55-0, and its defense is comparable to a brick wall, giving up only 23 points so far this season. The last time Georgia played Notre Dame was in 2017 when it edged the Fighting Irish 20-19. The Bulldogs are led by quarterback Jake Fromm, who’s thrown for 601 yards and five touchdowns this year. Both teams are undefeated going into this week’s only top 10 matchup. Kickoff in Athens, Georgia, is at 5 p.m. MT with special guest, College Gameday.
CBS: Clemson vs Oklahoma Stadium McMurphy: Georgia vs Utah USA Today: Alabama vs Ohio State 247 Sports: Georgia vs Oklahoma
ESPN Bonagura: Iowa State vs USC CBS: Baylor vs USC Sporting News: Cal vs Baylor 247 Sports: Baylor vs Arizona State Stadium McMurphy: Iowa State vs Arizona
WEEK 4 RANKINGS 1. Clemson 2. Alabama 3. Georgia 4. LSU 5. Oklahoma
6. Ohio State 7. Notre Dame 8. Auburn 9. Florida 10. Utah
For full rankings, click here.
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WEEK 4 WHAT’S ON TAP GAMES OF THE WEEK #10 UTAH AT USC 9.20 | 6 PM | FS1
#11 MICHIGAN AT #13 WISCONSIN 9.21 | 9 AM | FOX
#8 AUBURN AT #17 TEXAS A&M 9.21 | 12:30 PM | CBS
HEISMAN WATCH Last year’s Heisman runner-up is breaking school records and confirming he’s a quarterback not to be looked past. Alabama’s 6-foot-1-inch, 218-pound Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 12 TDs and zero interceptions thanks in part to completing 77 percent of his passes. Tagovailoa has no easy task leading the No. 2 ranked team Photo credit of Alabama Athletics in the country, but he seems to be thriving. Last weekend, he threw for 444 yards and five touchdowns against South Carolina. Tagovailoa has been on the Heisman watch list since the preseason, consistently in the top five spots.
#16 OREGON AT STANFORD 9.21 | 4 PM | ESPN
#7 NOTRE DAME AT #3 GEORGIA 9.21 | 5 PM | CBS
WHERE IS COLLEGE GAMEDAY?
For a full schedule of Week Four games, click here. (All times in AZ)
Watch out Athens, one of the most popular college football pregame shows is coming. ESPN’s College Gameday will broadcast from the only top 10 matchup of Week 4. The Georgia Bulldogs will host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 5 p.m MT. Both teams are 3-0 and the last time they played each other was in 2017 when Georgia took the win, 20-19. This highly-anticipated game is one you won’t want to miss and could have PlayStation Fiesta Bowl implications!
CFB150 CFB150 is a year-long celebration that will feature local game activations with a national focus on select early games, Anniversary Week (October 31-November 9) and the postseason. Schools have been encouraged to showcase their own history by including the Anniversary in home game presentations throughout the 2019 season, specifically during Anniversary Week.
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FIESTA BOWL FACTS FIESTA FEATURE: ERIC CROUCH Whether it’s leading an elite college football team as a Heisman Trophy winner or running a small business, Eric Crouch has noticed parallels in both. Crouch often reminisces about his time on the football field. Specifically, his time leading the Huskers to win the 2000 Fiesta Bowl. Fast forward 19 years and the iconic Cornhusker is the quarterback of a business.
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT There are two weeks left to submit applications to the Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers, powered by DriveTime program! This program grants 200 Arizona teachers a $5000 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, powered by DriveTime over the last three years. To apply, fill out the online application detailing the school or classroom need.
TWEET OF THE WEEK
SHORT AND TWEET Calling all volunteers! Join us this Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Ellie & Michael Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum for the 2019-20 Volunteer Kickoff Party. New and returning volunteers are welcome to come
Two weeks left to submit applications for the Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers, powered by @DriveTime! AZ teachers can apply for a chance at a $5,000 grant for their classroom! More: fiestabowl.org/charities/ wishes-for-teachers
The @WellsFargo Fiesta Bowl Par 3 Challenge presented by Chapman Automotive is on October 24-25! Prizes on every hole including a chance at $1 MILLION. Reserve your foursome today: Fiestabowl.org/events/ fiesta-bowl-par-3-challenge.
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