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HOUSTON—For 33 minutes Saturday, Wisconsin dominated a ballyhooed SEC team and looked capable of beating anybody in the nation. Twenty-seven minutes of game time later, the Badgers lost, 28-24. So what happened? How could a Wisconsin team whose defense controlled the line of scrimmage and whose offense ran the ball at will suddenly collapse against LSU? Badger fans will probably point to the Tigers’ fake punt fourth down conversion as the turning point, but remember that Wisconsin made a fantastic defensive stand to end that possession, turning away a first and goal from the 8-yard line and forcing a field goal. There was not just one single turning point in this game. Rather, it was Wisconsin’s abrupt inability to do anything on offense that gradually killed the defense and swung the tide in LSU’s favor. Excluding Wisconsin’s kneel down to end the first half, the team’s first nine drives led to 24 points on four scoring trips.
Though they punted five times, the Badgers still racked up 290 total yards and held nearly a seven-minute advantage in time of possession. The meltdown began with 12:24 left in the third quarter. From that point, Wisconsin ran 20 plays for just 33 yards, including a 5-yard false start penalty, and threw two interceptions. The Badgers held the ball for just 8:06 and recorded only two first downs, both of which came after LSU had already taken the lead. Not exactly a recipe for success. In his first start at quarterback since 2012, Tanner McEvoy was… well he was not good. McEvoy went 8-24 (a fairly below-average 33 percent completion rate) for 50 yards and two picks. Worse, he averaged a pitiful 2.1 yards per attempt. Researchers at Cold Hard Football Facts have shown multiple times that yards per attempt has the strongest correlation with a quarterback’s winning percentage, rather than common stats like passing yards or touchdowns. In the first half, McEvoy was consistently out of sync throw-
ing the deep ball to receivers like Reggie Love, who beat the defense several times. McEvoy was just 5-13 for 33 yards but did total 28 yards on the ground through four carries. His athleticism allowed Wisconsin to run several read option looks, making him a mismatch for LSU. Once the defense neutralized the running threat and forced McEvoy to pass, however, things got ugly. Meanwhile, there was the devastating absence of Melvin Gordon in the second half. The preseason Heisman candidate had 13 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown in the first half and ripped off a 63-yard gain to begin the third quarter. He had just three more carries after that. After the game, Gordon, Corey Clement and head coach Gary Andersen said that Gordon was not injured. Though there were few details given, Clement gave the most information intially when he chalked Gordon’s lack of carries up to “coach’s choice.” “There was a little bit of a scenario with Melvin Gordon being completely ready to go at halftime, but he came out on
his own, and he seemed to be okay,” said Andersen after the game, a truly cryptic response. However, Andersen said Monday that Gordon sustained a hip flexor injury at the end of the first half. The star running back is expected to return for the Western Illinois game. Regardless of the reason, not having Gordon in the game was a killer for the Badgers. The coaches repeatedly said this summer that they want to split time between the two talented backs, but Gordon is the clear starter here, and relying on the sophomore Clement to salvage the crumbling offense was probably asking too much. Wisconsin’s anemic secondhalf offense put far too much burden on the defense. Forced to replace its entire starting front seven from last season, Wisconsin was decimated with key injuries to starters Konrad Zagzebski and Warren Herring. Zagzebski was immobilized and carted off on a stretcher in the first quarter and Herring hobbled off on the final play of the third with a knee injury, forcing redshirt freshman Alec James
and redshirt sophomore Arthur Goldberg to replace them. Through the first three quarters, LSU averaged just 1.7 yards on 29 carries. In the fourth quarter alone, the Tigers had 18 rushes for 77 yards, an average of 4.3 yards per carry. The departures of Zagzebski and particularly Herring were crushing blows to a rebuilt defensive line. No longer could the unit stop the run or get pressure on quarterback Anthony Jennings. Jennings completed just two passes in the fourth, but those went for 27 and 36 yards. Regardless, every team must deal with injuries. The Badgers needed to tackle better and get off the field on third down, as the Tigers converted five of nine third-down attempts in the second half. But it was the offense that let this game slip away. Up by 17 points in the second half with an offense that relies on a dynamic rushing attack to wear down opponents and milk the clock, Wisconsin blew an opportunity to pick up a signature win and become a national contender. Instead, it’s just another example of the Badgers’ recent inability to win one-possession games.
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McEvoy’s Development
Tanner McEvoy’s performance in the team’s first game against LSU was disappointing to both coaches and fans. He completed only eight passes, only one of which went for more than 10 yards. The 40 rushing yards he contributed helped, but he did not give the Wisconsin offense the passing attack they needed.
In his defense, he played against a quick LSU defense that had the speed to keep up with a mobile quarterback. This week, he faces a Western Illinois defense that allowed Valparaiso’s backup quarterback to complete twothirds of his passes for 151 yards in a losing effort. McEvoy needs to shake off last week’s struggles and build his confidence as a passer. Part of the issue fell upon his receivers, who frequently failed to get separa-
tion. They should have an easier time doing so against Western Illinois, and in turn, McEvoy should be able to get them the ball a bit more often.
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Another of the Badgers’ many issues last week came in the secondary, the one area of the defense that the team thought could be counted on for
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consistency. They allowed one big play after another against Louisiana State, and they struggled to stay in front of receivers. Seven of the nine passes completed by the Tigers’ quarterback went for 10 or more yards, four of which went for 25 or more yards. The Wisconsin secondary needs to regroup against the Leathernecks. Their quarterback, sophomore Trenton Norvell, went 20 for 28 for 320 yards and four touchdowns last week, and he’ll be looking to build upon that in this game. He spread the ball around to nine different receivers in that game, so the Badgers’ secondary has to be ready for a range of receivers. This kind of opponent provides a great opportunity for this group to rebound. It won’t be an easy matchup, but it’s manageable, and a strong performance should build confidence for a unit that coach Gary Andersen needs to be able to rely on down the stretch.
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Building Up Front
Injuries decimated Wisconsin’s defensive line against LSU. Between a scary upper body injury to redshirt senior defensive end Konrad Zagzebski and a knee injury to fellow redshirt senior nose guard Warren Herring, the defense was left with little experience along the line. As a result, LSU was able to establish their running game late in the game and balance out their offensive attack. With the two injured Badgers’ statuses up in the air for Saturday’s game, Wisconsin may be forced to rely on their inexperienced reserves to step up. Those substitutes struggled, but they have an opportunity to redeem themselves this week. Gary Andersen and company will need their young linemen to grow together while learning on the fly if they are going to be called upon to play a significant stretch of the season.
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Gaining Confidence
An early-season loss in a big game can be devastating. But it is important for the Badgers to understand that it was only one game, and they have the rest of the season to determine their post-season fate. After a defeat like that one, Wisconsin needs to build confidence this week against Western Illinois. They are going to face more opponents like LSU, and they need to be confident and prepared to get the outcome they desire. Getting there starts with a decisive win against the Leathernecks. Don’t be surprised to see the Badgers come out and make a statement, putting their season back on track. That could mean another breakout performance by Melvin Gordon, or a shutout defensive performance that reminds the Big Ten that they mean business.
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Making Special Teams ‘Special’ Again
Whenever a team is looking to gain momentum and jump-start their offense, they typically turn to their special teams to set up a big return and get the team going. There’s nothing like great starting field position to give a team a jolt of energy. Against LSU, the Badgers were not able to do anything with their third phase. Junior kick returner Kenzel Doe only returned one kickoff and one punt in the entire game, gaining six yards on one and losing three yards on the other. After averaging over 25 yards per kickoff return and almost 10 yards per punt return last season, Doe’s season opener was certainly a disappointment. He should have an opportunity to get things going this week against Western Illinois. Getting Doe going should do wonders for the team down the stretch.
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National powerhouses duke it out in Week 2 Grey Satterfield The daily cardinal
College football is not a sprint. It is a 16-week marathon, and for the fans who can’t get enough, Week 2 is already bearing down on us with some scintillating matchups.
USC at Stanford
The Trojans are off to Palo Alto after an impressive 52-13 drumming of Fresno State. Junior quarterback Cody Kessler threw for 394 yards and four touchdowns on 25 completions. Through one game, the Trojans are certainly living up to the preseason hype but things are about to get very real very quickly. The PAC-12 will be an absolute gauntlet this year, with six teams in the top 25. Stanford is the twotime defending champion of the league and is entering this week after a 45-0 beatdown of UC Davis. The Cardinal’s senior quarterback, Kevin Hogan, threw for three touchdowns but Stanford will always be known for its bone crushing defense. This will be a classic example of high-powered offense versus equally high-powered defense. Only one can win, look for the Stanford home-field advantage to push it in their favor.
Michigan State at Oregon
The moment we’ve all been waiting for! The defending Big Ten champion heads to Eugene for a top 10 collision with the Ducks. Both teams had cupcake games last week. The Spartans beat Jacksonville St. 45-7, and the Ducks beat South Dakota 62-13.
Oregon’s Heisman Trophy candidate, redshirt freshman Marcus Mariota, threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns. He also added 43 yards on the ground with a rushing touchdown. Obviously, there will be a steep step up in the competition next week. The Spartan offense seems to be clicking as well. Returning starting junior quarterback Connor Cook threw more touchdowns than incompletions last week, and running back Nick Hill added two touchdowns on the ground. The Ducks bring a high-flying offense about as frequently as the IRS mails out tax refunds. Saying they’re going to score is a given. But recently, the Ducks’ potent offensive attack has been held in check by overly physical teams like Stanford, and last season, Arizona. Look for the stiff Spartan defense to punish the finesse of the Oregon attack. One more thing to keep an eye on, Oregon lost redshirt junior left tackle Tyler Johnstone to an ACL tear. The Spartans’ path to Mariota just got a little easier.
Michigan at Notre Dame
The annual clash between Michigan and Notre Dame will be in South Bend this year. Notre Dame senior quarterback Everett Golson leads the Irish once again after missing a year to academic suspension. The Irish handled Rice in their season opener 48-17. Golson threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for three more. The Notre Dame offense was
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impressive to say the least, and new receiver corps looks to be in sync with Golson; the quarterback completed passes to seven different receivers. This week, Notre Dame gets the Michigan Wolverines who are fresh off killing the demons of their 2007 loss to Appalachian State. Michigan left nothing up to debate and throttled the Mountaineers 52-14. Michigan senior quarterback Devin Gardner threw three touchdown passes in the game, all of them were reeled in by junior wide receiver Devin Funchess. Look for a high-scoring affair in South Bend on Saturday night. There is plenty of history between these two sides and the last few matchups have been incredibly entertaining. This could also be the last matchup between these two in a while, as Notre Dame was forced to bail out in its move to the ACC.
Virginia Tech at Ohio State
The Buckeyes have been the topic of national conversation ever since quarterback Braxton Miller went out for the season with a shoulder injury. The signal caller for the Buckeyes is now freshman quarterback J.T. Barrett. He played well against Navy, completing 80 percent of his passes. He also led the team in rushing yards with 50 on the ground. Ohio State struggled in its season opener, pulling away late to win 34-17. The offense sputtered to a measly six points in the first half, and the defense struggled with Navy’s triple option game. It’s never easy to play on the road, but Ohio State certainly didn’t look like the fifth best team in the country. This week they get Virginia Tech in Columbus. The Hokies come to town behind freshman running back Shai McKenzie, who had more than 100 yards on the ground in the Tech season opener against William & Mary. The Hokies got the win 34-9. Look for McKenzie to have another big game if Virginia Tech hopes to win. Navy exposed the Buckeye run defense last week, but winning a game in Columbus will be a much steeper task.
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Blowouts and scares in Big Ten play By Jake Powers The daily Cardinal
Minnesota 42, Eastern Illinois 20
Minnesota (1-0) rolled over Eastern Illinois (0-1) in its home opener despite being outgained 409-338, in total yards. The Golden Gophers’ defense held Eastern Illinois scoreless through three quarters to nullify the yardage discrepancy. Offensively, redshirt sophomore quarterback Mitch Leidner went 9-17 for 144 yards and a touchdown through the air, and also added two rushing touchdowns, gaining 15 yards on the ground on seven carries. Redshirt freshman running back Berkley Edwards made his debut by gaining 60 yards rushing on just four carries while adding a pair of touchdowns.
Rutgers 41, Washington State 38
Rutgers (1-0) narrowly edged out Washington State (0-1) in a shootout that featured five lead changes and looked as though it could go either way throughout the entire game. Senior running back Paul James pounded in the game-winning touchdown for the Scarlet Knights on a three-yard rush with under three and a half minutes to go in the fourth quarter. Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday put Washington State ahead 38-34 with 8:13 remaining in the game on a 5-yard pass to redshirt junior wide receiver Rickey Galvin before James’ gamewinning scamper.
Michigan State 45, Jacksonville State 7
Michigan State (1-0) opened up its season in East Lansing against a Jacksonville State (0-1) team that was simply overmatched. The Big Ten East Division favorites only needed to play star junior quarterback Connor Cook for the first half before building an insurmountable 38-0 lead. Michigan State’s two-pronged rushing attack, featuring seniors Jeremy Langford and Nick Hill, complemented Cook’s aerial assault on the Gamecocks.
Penn State 26, UCF 24
The Nittany Lions (1-0) knocked off the University of Central Florida 0-1) on a last second 36-yard field goal by senior kicker Sam Ficken in their first game ever played outside of the United States. The game, held at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, was Penn State’s first contest under new head coach James Franklin. UCF pulled ahead, 24-23, with 1:13 left in the game by way of a six-yard rushing touchdown from sophomore quarterback Justin Holman. On the ensuing drive, Penn State sophomore quarterback Christian Hackenberg engineered a 55-yard march down the field. Facing fourth down with three yards to go on his own 33-yard line, Hackenberg was able to rush for a first down to extend the drive. Three consecutive Hackenberg pass completions set up Ficken’s own heroics.
Michigan 52, Appalachian State 14
In a rematch of the nightmarish 2007 opening weekend loss to Appalachian State that
still haunts Michigan fans, the Wolverines redeemed themselves in overpowering fashion. Michigan (1-0) scored 42 unanswered points to open the game and vanquish any chances of a repeat of the matchup with the Mountaineers seven years ago, also played in Ann Arbor.
Indiana 28, Indiana State 10
The Hoosiers (1-0) held off instate rival Indiana State (0-1) in Bloomington by allowing their running game to carry them to victory. Junior running back Tevin Coleman and senior D’Angelo Roberts had a combined 57 rushing attempts to pace Indiana’s offensive scheme. Coleman rushed for 247 yards, highlighted by a 73-yard touchdown dash in the first quarter. He also had one other rushing touchdown, which Roberts backed up with a rushing score of his own to go with his 129 yards gained on the ground.
Iowa 31, Northern Iowa 23
The Hawkeyes (1-0) outlasted visiting Northern Iowa in a home opener that they would have liked to win by a wider margin. Northern Iowa (0-1) pulled within one point at the beginning of the fourth quarter on a field goal that pushed the score to 24-23. However, junior quarterback Jake Rudock eliminated the Panthers’ hopes for an upset by completing a 12-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Damond Powell about midway through the final frame.
Ohio State 34, Navy 17
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Purdue 43, Western Michigan 34
Purdue (1-0) matched its win total from its disastrous 1-11 campaign in 2013 by orchestrating a balanced offensive attack against a pesky Western Michigan (0-1) team. Playing in front of their home crowd, the Boilermakers’ offense managed to net 226 yards rushing and 181 passing yards to launch what will be a rebuilding year in West Lafayette. Western Michigan’s sophomore quarterback Zach Terrell cut the Purdue lead to three with a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, but a 38-yard rushing touchdown by Purdue’s senior running back Akeem Hunt with under four minutes remaining sealed the win.
Illinois 28, Youngstown State 17
After being held to just seven points through the first three quarters, the Illinois offense finally found its stride in the fourth quarter and scored three touchdowns to pull ahead of Youngstown State (0-1). Illini (1-0) sophomore quarterback Wes Lunt came alive in the fourth quarter. Down 9-7, Lunt completed an 8-yard touchdown pass to freshman wide receiver Mike Dudek to take hold of the lead for Illinois. He also connected with junior
running back Josh Ferguson and senior wide receiver Martize Barr in the final frame.
California 31, Northwestern 24
Northwestern (0-1) fell to visiting California (1-0) in a game that was not as close as the score appears. After falling behind, 31-7, in the third quarter, the Wildcats were able to score 17 unanswered points but were unable to reach the end zone one final time. Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian had to play frantically due to Northwestern’s early deficit and as a result, completed just 23 of his 42 passing attempts for 229 yards, a touchdown and a pair of interceptions.
Nebraska 55, Florida Atlantic 7
Unsurprisingly, No. 22 Nebraska had no trouble racking up points against the outclassed Florida Atlantic Owls. Senior running back Ameer Abdullah, the centerpiece of the Cornhusker offense, ran all over the Owls, gaining 227 rushing yards and notching one touchdown. The Cornhusker defense held Florida Atlantic to just 200 total net yards, a number dwarfed by Nebraska’s staggering 784 yards of total offense, the fifth most productive offensive performance in program history.
Maryland 52, James Madison 7
Maryland’s inaugural game as a member of the Big Ten was far from dramatic. The Terps (1-0) jumped out to a 17-0 lead on James Madison (0-1) in the first quarter en route to a punishing win that served as nothing more than a tune up. Six Maryland rushers combined for 285 yards and five touchdowns to pace the Terps’ offense. JMU did not put points on the board until freshman running back John Miller found the end zone on a one-yard rush with under 11 minutes to go in the fourth quarter.
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Yards passing by Texas A&M sophomore quarterback Kenny Hill at South Carolina, surpassing any passing total put up by Johnny Manziel. Yards per carry by Georgia junior running back Todd Gurley against Clemson. The North Carolina native finished with 293 all-purpose yards. Total yards by Nebraska, a Big Ten record. Their opponent, Florida Atlantic, finished with 200.
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Offensive touchdowns scored by UCLA at Virginia. The Bruins finished with 28 points.
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Rushing yard difference between Indiana and Indiana State. The Hoosiers finished with 455 rushing yards.
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A look back at Week 1 By Brian Weidy The Daily Cardinal
Week 1 of the college football season is in the books. In all but one of the matchups between ranked teams, the chalk prevailed around the country. In light of the new College Football Playoff, there is an added emphasis on scheduling tougher opponents in the nonconference portion of the schedule, or at least one marquee matchup before the conference season starts. With that being said, let’s take a look at a handful of marquee matchups from across the country.
Florida State 37, Oklahoma State 31 in Arlington, Texas
Last season, one would be hard pressed to think of an award Jameis Winston didn’t win. Beyond that, one would be hard pressed to think of a game his Florida State Seminoles didn’t win by double-digits—it only happened in the National Championship Game. So when the top-ranked team was set to face off against a good, but not great, Oklahoma State side, people were expecting more of the same from Winston and the Seminoles. Turns out, games aren’t played on paper. In his first collegiate game last season, Winston went 25-for-27 for 356 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Against the Cowboys, Winston looked rather human, going 25-for-40 for 370 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Winston did add to his already extensive highlight reel with a third quarter 28-yard touchdown run to extend the Seminoles lead to 10 while displaying his immense athleticism, an aspect of his game nary seen as he’s far more comfortable in the pocket. The real star of the show for the Seminoles was senior wide receiver Rashad Greene. Greene led the team in receptions (76) and receiving yards (1,128) last season and wasted no time this season making a name for himself. Greene hauled in 11 passes for 203 yards and a score. The Seminoles get the two ranked teams left on their schedule—No. 16 Clemson and No. 17 Notre Dame, ranks as of writ-
ing—both at home, with a matchup against the Florida Gators also at home, leading to plenty of people predicting another undefeated season for the Seminoles. But if football fans are going to start forgetting about Winston’s alleged transgressions and his proclivity toward shoplifting crab legs and start thinking about the Seminoles College Football Playoff chances, he will have to play better, much better.
Georgia 45, Clemson 21
In a rare non-conference tilt played on campus, the Georgia Bulldogs ran right over the Clemson Tigers on the backs of their four-headed rushing attack. In a time when most quarterbacks will transfer before sitting behind an entrenched starter for years, it’s always refreshing to see the trajectory of Hutson Mason’s career. Mason sat behind Aaron Murray year after year, playing in blowouts or when Murray went down with an injury, he bided his time until Murray’s departure and finally got his chance to be the starter against Clemson. A back-and-forth first half, capped off by a 100-yard kickoff return by Todd Gurley led to a tie score of 21 apiece at the break. Unfortunately for the Tigers, they wouldn’t score again. Gurley would add two more rushing touchdowns in the second half, making him the first player since Maurice JonesDrew to record three rushing touchdowns and a special teams touchdown against a ranked opponent. The Bulldogs ended with 328 rushing yards including 198 from Gurley on only 15 carries, 70 from Nick Chubb and 33 from Sony Michel. The fourth piece of their rushing attack, Keith Marshall, had a pretty lackluster day and could have been injured, though the Bulldogs have more than enough pieces to pick up the slack.
Texas A&M 52, South Carolina 28
From the opening notes of Darude’s “Sandstorm,” one knew there would be a crazy atmosphere at Williams-Brice Stadium. But in front of a capacity crowd of 82,847 people, it was the Texas A&M Aggies that
put their foot on the gas pedal and didn’t let up en route to a 52-28 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks. There were plenty of questions about the quarterback play from the Aggies in the wake of the departure of Johnny Manziel, but by the end of the first drive, Kenny Hill put all of those concerns to rest, going 4-of-5 for 49 yards on the opening drive. By the end of the game, Hill had re-written the Texas A&M record book, going 44-for-60 for 511 passing yards and three touchdowns against no interceptions. Hill broke Manziel’s career highs in completions, attempts and passing yards, looking extremely poised in a top-ten SEC team’s house during their season opener. For South Carolina, they saw just how important Connor Shaw was to their program. While Dylan Thompson ended with pretty good numbers—20-of-40 for 366 yards, four touchdowns and an interception—the team went 2-of-9 on third down and had trouble stopping anything on the defensive side of the ball.
Thoughts on the rest of the country
In a game that probably made few people’s radar, Western Kentucky manhandled Bowling Green 59-31. Bowling Green travels to Madison later on in September and their secondary is a sieve of the tallest order, giving up a whopping 569 passing yards to senior quarterback Brandon Doughty, who needed two-anda-half games to reach that total last season. Last but not least, reigning FCS Champion North Dakota State throttled Iowa State in Ames 34-14. Their basketball team made headlines in the NCAA Tournament after Saul Phillips’ Bison (pronounced with a “z” instead of an “s”) took down Oklahoma in overtime. In football, their team is downright dominant in the FCS and has a stellar record against FBS competition to boot. The Bison have played at least one FBS opponent in each of the last nine years, compiling a record of 8-3 including winning their last five.
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