College Football Game Day Thread - September 22nd

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Hey look, Oklahoma just scored another touchdown.

It seems whenever "the experts" say it's a down week on the college football schedule we end up witnessing all sort of craziness. It happened last year, and it might just happen today. Plenty of Top 25 teams who could fall.

Here's FanIQ picks on the games I'm most interested in watching:

Who's going to remain a sleeper in the Big Ten - Indiana or Illinois? Experts are picking the Hoosiers, but 52% of fans like the I-L-L-I-N-I

I never doubt the OBC's ability to pull off a big upset on the road, but I have a hard time believe the Gamecocks will even keep this close. So you do. 95% went with the LSU Tigers.

Hey look, Demarco Murray just scored another touchdown.

Time to find out if Penn State is really good. I think so, as do 80% picking the Nittany Lions.

Notre Dame's best chance to prevent an 0-8 start. I'd be stunned if the Spartans covered the spread (now 12.5), and honestly a little surprised if they won. You're not -- 87% are picking Sparty.

Hey look, Sam Bradford just threw another touchdown pass.

Saban is Football Deity tour continues. 76% say Roll Tide.

How satisfied is Kentucky with their big instate win? Too much IMO, too much to stop McFadden and Jones. 76% are going Hogs.

And time for Wisconsin to actually put an impressive win together tonight at home.

My Upset pick: NC State over Clemson

Alright, let's talk some football.

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9/22/07

1	Best sign on GameDay: Rushing Yards: Notre Dame -14 Me 0

9/22/07

0	Erin Andrews is at the East Carolina/West Virginia game, wearing a very nice sweater.

9/22/07

0	Jon wrote: Erin Andrews is at the East Carolina/West Virginia game, wearing a very nice sweater. Let's see ... Pam Ward or Erin Andrews. Early decision is easy. Is it 3:30 yet?

9/22/07

0	Even Syracuse can move the football against Louisville. 7-0 Cuse.

9/22/07

Jubanator14

0	What a poor selection of early morning games, I am actually on ESPNU watching GT get beat by Virginia. Oh and the Allen Patrick scored another Touchdown.

9/22/07

0	Jubanator14 wrote: What a poor selection of early morning games, I am actually on ESPNU watching GT get beat by Virginia. Oh and the Allen Patrick scored another Touchdown. Seriously, what happened to GT? Did BC take away all their confidence. No way Virginia should be beating them like this.

9/22/07

0	Yawn. Someone tell Indiana that there's a football today and if they have interest in a bowl game they'd be well advised to win.

9/22/07

0	LOL, Ball State just tied it up vs. Nebraska.

9/22/07

0	Jon wrote: LOL, Ball State just tied it up vs. Nebraska. Nice! I thought they'd keep that game close. Nate Davis can ball.

9/22/07

0	Louisville has given up 239 yards to Syracuse in the 1st half. The Cuse ranks 116th in total offense. 193 yards per game.

9/22/07

1	1 hour 40 minutes until the Gamecocks tame the Tigers.......I can dream right? Time to get a beer.

9/22/07

1	I've already busted out the bourbon...It's gonna be a long season

9/22/07

1	Flousc wrote: 1 hour 40 minutes until the Gamecocks tame the Tigers.......I can dream right? Time to get a beer. Great games on at 3:30 ... second TV is much needed as it a second cooler.

9/22/07

0	CriticalFanatic wrote: Great games on at 3:30 ... second TV is much needed as it a second cooler. Totally agree. Maybe the Irish get their first win at your expense?

9/22/07

kantwistaye

0	(Edited by kantwistaye) I love my dorm's 3 tv set-up. Nothing like watching 3... Erin Andrews looks wonderful today... games at once.

9/22/07

0	Flousc wrote: Totally agree. Maybe the Irish get their first win at your expense? I'm terribly nervous about that. No way ND doesn't come out on fire. State has a couple injuries that concern me. I've seen the Spartans lose way too many games in this position to be confident.

9/22/07

0	Watchout for the Blue Devils!! Two wins in a row?

9/22/07

Phillygenius82

CriticalFanatic wrote:

I'm terribly nervous about that. No way ND doesn't come out on fire. State has a couple injuries that concern me. I've seen the Spartans lose way too many games in this position to be confident.

You sound like I feel. I want to feel more confident today but my mind keeps going back to that game at the Michigan 2 years ago that I thought Penn State had won. Only to get beat By Maningham on the last play of the game in the back of the end zone.

9/22/07

0	Why does my cable tv pick today to mess up? What about Wednesday or something when I'm in class all night? I need my Erin Andrews fix...

9/22/07

1	Well it looks like the Cincinnati Bengals can say they have a better defense than someone. (Looking at you Louisville)

9/22/07

0	ChristiSunshine wrote: Why does my cable tv pick today to mess up? What about Wednesday or something when I'm in class all night? I need my Erin Andrews fix... Wow. Hopefully you have a full bottle of bourbon. Tackle somebody UL.

9/22/07

0	Louisville is just plain bad. I hope Syracuse can pull this off. ESPN is doing a pretty good job of showing some bonus coverage from more interesting games.

9/22/07

Phillygenius82

0	CriticalFanatic wrote: Wow. Hopefully you have a full bottle of bourbon. Tackle somebody UL. Those were horrid attempts (if you want to call it that) at tackling

9/22/07

0	CriticalFanatic wrote: Wow. Hopefully you have a full bottle of bourbon. Tackle somebody UL. It's only about half full now...between the bad game and no Erin Andrews for me...its a LOOOONNNNGGG day

9/22/07

kantwistaye

0	After the top 10 or so, the rest of college football has become one big mess. Its crazy. USC's win over Nebraska might not mean anything, Kentucky's win over Louisville might mean nothing, Texas's win over TCU means nothing. Its crazy, everyone is losing.

9/22/07

0	And Ball State is beating Nebraska. Love it!

9/22/07

0	My old high school plays better defense than L'ville.

9/22/07

1	(Edited by ChristiSunshine) Flousc wrote: My old high school plays better defense than L'ville. I play better than Louisville....I am SOOOO smoking mad right now...such stupid mistakes

9/22/07

OregonHusker

0	Jon wrote: And Ball State is beating Nebraska. Love it! Where is Nebraska's heart?

9/22/07

0	Finally some OFFENSE from Louisville....

9/22/07

0	Loving this Ball State game.

9/22/07

0	What's up with Noel Devine today? Totally slacking. 7 carries, 11 yards.

9/22/07

0	About that NC State upset pick ... yeah

9/22/07

0	Worst.Defense.Ever.

9/22/07

0	The announcer in the UL-Cuse game just said this could go down as the "biggest upset in Big East history." Settle down dude.

9/22/07

OregonHusker

0	Bo Pelini, Bo Pelini, wherfore art though Bo Pelini? Oh, that's right, you are running one of the best defenses in college football @ LSU...

9/22/07

Phillygenius82

0	CriticalFanatic wrote: The announcer in the UL-Cuse game just said this could go down as the "biggest upset in Big East history." Settle down dude. Maybe he meant the new Big East...

9/22/07

0	OregonHusker wrote: Bo Pelini, Bo Pelini, wherfore art though Bo Pelini? Oh, that's right, you are running one of the best defenses in college football @ LSU... I know Callahan is sort of turning things around, but I was surprised Nebraska didn't keep Bo.

9/22/07

0	Ball State just picked off Keller in the red zone. Up 31-28. Yea, MAC football.

9/22/07

0	CriticalFanatic wrote: Ball State just picked off Keller in the red zone. Up 31-28. Yea, MAC football. That sounds about right.

9/22/07

0	Footbawwww!!! Ole Miss 24, Florida 27. Interesting.

9/22/07

0	Ole Miss is hanging with Florida. 27-24 Florida heading into the 4th. Free live video feed on Yahoo!: http://www.yahoo.com/s/685330

9/22/07

0	Harry Douglas injured...my day went from bad to worse...

9/22/07

0	Is Duke going to win 2 in a row? They're up 43-32 vs Navy late in the 3rd.

9/22/07

kantwistaye

0	Okay, Syracuse beating the Ville is certainly surprising, but is it really all that stunning? If you listen to these announcers you'd think that this was some all-time great upset... or maybe Appalachian State just ruined upsets for me.

9/22/07

0	Jeez, Notre Dame, act like your offense has scored a TD before... Oh, that's right, you haven't.

9/22/07

0	Jon wrote: Jeez, Notre Dame, act like your offense has scored a TD before... Oh, that's right, you haven't. Alright, good guys tied it up. Feeling better. That first beer went down REAL quick after the fumble.

9/22/07

0	OBC is a tricky bastard.

9/22/07

0	LSU is the best team in the country. Their defense genuinely scares me...and I don't even have to step on the field.

9/22/07

0	Ha...I jinxed 'em!

9/22/07

0	10 count for Flousc

9/22/07

0	Holliday is fast.

9/22/07

0	"it must be Christmas now" .... come on Verne.

9/22/07

0	Ok, I'm here and joining the convo!

9/22/07

0	Or is there another thread for the 3:00 games?

9/22/07

0	Just saw that M State was beating ND... go go go! In other news. LSU was given a break a few minutes ago. They fumbled on a run, but he was ruled down.

9/22/07

0	Feeling good. MSU 14, ND 7.

9/22/07

0	Where'd everyone go!?!?!?!?!

9/22/07

0	CriticalFanatic wrote: Feeling good. MSU 14, ND 7. Ah, you're still here... lol. At least I'm not talking to myself. LSU is in the redzone, ready to take the lead.

9/22/07

0	As I say that, LSU goes up 13-7 on a Pass to Dickson in the back of the end zone. PAT good, 14-7.

9/22/07

0	Spartans Red Zone.

9/22/07

0	Navy came back and beat Duke. And unfortunately, Nebraska just edged out Ball State. They don't deserve to be ranked after almost losing, but of course they still will be tomorrow.

9/22/07

0	Eric wrote: Where'd everyone go!?!?!?!?! I had to put the bourbon away...its time to quit sulking and find something productive to do with myself today.

9/22/07

0	Jon wrote: Navy came back and beat Duke. And unfortunately, Nebraska just edged out Ball State. They don't deserve to be ranked after almost losing, but of course they still will be tomorrow. and of course, probably be ranked even higher. Bummer about Duke. Really wanted to see them get 2-0 and have a better record when facing ND. I think Oklahoma just scored again.

9/22/07

1	ChristiSunshine wrote: I had to put the bourbon away...its time to quit sulking and find something productive to do with myself today. lol... I hear ya. I switched to the MSU/ND game, and I think I'm jinxing them, so I may go back to LSU/S Car... lol

9/22/07

1	Eric wrote: lol... I hear ya. I switched to the MSU/ND game, and I think I'm jinxing them, so I may go back to LSU/S Car... lol yes, switch. ;)

9/22/07

1	This DL of LSU is pretty dominating

9/22/07

0	I'm all for seeing Michigan State kick some tail today.

9/22/07

0	Mizzou is getting it done again this week... almost 300 yards for Chase Daniel, 3TD Passes

9/22/07

0	Wow, greatest interception EVER! Tipped twice and then picked

9/22/07

0	Great fake by LSU. The holder flicked the ball over his head... not look pass!

9/22/07

0	That punt by ND was a complete fiasco. It's pretty funny watching guys avoid the ball like they are afraid of it though.

9/22/07

0	It's really pouring down at LSU now.

9/22/07

0	I think my Gamecocks are done. We can't stop the run and are lucky it is only 21-7. That fake was ridiculous by Flynn. Probably will be 28-7 after the 2nd half kickoff. Oh well, maybe we will get lucky. Time to get another 6 pack.

9/22/07

0	There you go Flousc, They stoped them on the run... one play :)

9/22/07

0	That was a TD if he would have kept his eye on ball

9/22/07

0	Lmao... Why is Spurrier still running the ball? Knowing that they that they haven't been successful all day

9/22/07

0	That's the game! they should have done a play action on that 4th down attempt. Giving LSU the ball at the 30 yard line is brutal.

9/22/07

Seth

0	CriticalFanatic wrote: The announcer in the UL-Cuse game just said this could go down as the "biggest upset in Big East history." Settle down dude. Your audio must have cut out what he really said was "biggest upset in Big East history since Louisville lost last week."

9/22/07

0	I hate Austin Scott. That is all.

9/22/07

Seth

0	Jon wrote: Navy came back and beat Duke. And unfortunately, Nebraska just edged out Ball State. They don't deserve to be ranked after almost losing, but of course they still will be tomorrow. You know the rules even at #24, they can't drop out unless they lose a game. Now if some of us were voters I'd at least jump #25 Missouri over them.

9/22/07

Seth

0	I'd also jump Oklahoma into that #3 spot after Florida barely escaped.

9/22/07

0	This PSU/Michigan game is the same way. I question the move to cover the ball with Astroglide before kickoff.

9/22/07

0	Go Michigan! (This is the first and last time you will see me say this cause if Penn St. loses BC moves up in the rankings)

9/22/07

0	Nick S wrote: Go Michigan! (This is the first and last time you will see me say this cause if Penn St. loses BC moves up in the rankings) Given BC's struggles against Army, I'd be worrying about other things than BC's rank right now.

9/22/07

(Edited by Nick S)
gearhead wrote:

Given BC's struggles against Army, I'd be worrying about other things than BC's rank right now.

Also, BC came out flat, give them a break. A win's a win doesn't matter if they "struggled" (even though I believe they didn't).

P.S. If you were thinking I should worry about BC's secondary, well yes they aren't the best but they are always there to make a big play when needed and they don't face a really good QB, unless then make a BCS bowl. So I don't have to worry about them until then.

9/22/07

1	And now the discussion of where Michigan should be ranked begins, even though they are only 2-2 and lost to a freaking 1-AA team. If they end up ranked tomorrow and ASU doesn't (provided ASU wins tonight), I'm going to be really pissed off.

9/22/07

0	(Edited by gearhead) This is a good approximation on how I feel right now. Why can't we bleeping beat those bleeping bleeps

9/22/07

0	Appalachian State lost to Wofford.

9/22/07

1	Rudy is a classic, and I cried like a baby. But today I'm a bitter girl who does not understand how her qb can throw for 555 yards, 4 touchdowns, and still lose to a team with one of the worst offenses in the country...

9/22/07

0	Jon wrote: And now the discussion of where Michigan should be ranked begins, even though they are only 2-2 and lost to a freaking 1-AA team. If they end up ranked tomorrow and ASU doesn't (provided ASU wins tonight), I'm going to be really pissed off. Really, do any Big Ten teams deserve to be ranked other than Ohio State and maybe Wisconsin (depending on tonight's game)?

9/22/07

0	Oh well, I'll take a 12 point loss at LSU. We gained respect today and Blake Mitchell is no longer our QB. Something that we have needed for a while.

9/22/07

0	It's usually awesome, and i've enjoyed it for 3 years, but this season not so much.

9/22/07

Bama and Georgia are gonna keep knockin' each others mouth pieces out til the games over. This is gonna be a game of turnovers and special teams (like most games, I know) but I bet the game is decided by one or the other late.

Georgia's D owns Bama right now.

Did anyone else get to see any of the Florida game today. It wasn't aired because of technical difficulties with the TV station...hahahahahahahahaha. There are tons of Gator fans in Pensacola and they are ticked. Anyway, was the game as close as the score, or did Ole Miss score late to make it look close?

9/22/07

0	Is Kentucky going to play any team this year that is willing to play defense??? Jeez.

9/22/07

0	Nick S wrote: Is Kentucky going to play any team this year that is willing to play defense??? Jeez. I'll go out on a limb and say that LSU and Florida will play decent defense. South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee might be more than happy to oblige as well.

9/22/07

0	Pat wrote: I'll go out on a limb and say that LSU and Florida will play decent defense. South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee might be more than happy to oblige as well. Your right I forgot they played in the SEC. With the defenses they have played so far, I mistook them for a Big East team.

9/22/07

0	And the ASU game kicks off, long after everyone else has left the thread.

9/22/07

0	I'm still here. Just watching Bama get man handled by Georgia.

9/22/07

0	And ASU is quickly down 2-0 after the snap went past the punter. Nice work.

9/22/07

0	DAMNIT! If we don't get something going soon, Georgia is going to run away with this game.

9/22/07

1	If I disappear from the site for a while, it's because my computer "mysteriously" went through a window. Just in case anyone wonders where I am.

9/22/07

0	ASU down 9-0 and Carpenter gets picked off. It's looking like a long night.

9/22/07

0	16-0. Tom, I might be joining your computer through that window.

9/22/07

1	I'm opening a beer. If something good happens, I have to open another because of superstition. If something bad happens, well.....I'm getting drunk tonight.

9/22/07

0	Georgia kicked a 50-yarder. 20-10 early in the 4th.

9/22/07

0	Bad turnovers, stupid penalties, underachieving vs. a team we should beat - no matter who the coach & players are, it's always the same thing.

9/22/07

0	Are you watching the same game I am?

9/22/07

1	Redundant comment of the game: "Well, right here, what Georgia wants to do is keep Bama out of the endzone." Ya think?

9/22/07

0	Field goal with 6 minutes left. 20-13, Georgia.

9/22/07

1	tpowell25 wrote: Redundant comment of the game: "Well, right here, what Georgia wants to do is keep Bama out of the endzone." Ya think? John Madden calling that game? lol

9/22/07

0	MrNFL wrote: John Madden calling that game? lol I'm starting to wish he was. At least I would be entertained.

9/22/07

0	Wow. Did anyone see that highlight from the Purdue/Minnesota game?

9/22/07

0	Alright ladies.....a little over 4 minutes left, down by 7, and we have to drive 89 yards.

9/22/07

0	TD Alabama. Maybe an OT game upcoming?

9/22/07

0	Holy crap! Tie ball game with one minute left.

9/22/07

1	MrNFL wrote: TD Alabama. Maybe an OT game upcoming? I hope so. Georgia aint too shabby. I'm not getting excited about OT until it's here.

9/22/07

0	Georgia has a great FG kicker. They dont need much.

9/22/07

0	LOL, Love that a guy who has a sign that says "Saban pisses excellence" get's on TV.

9/22/07

0	They had one on Gameday earlier that said "Superman wears Saban pajamas". I dont think he is king, but that was funny.

9/22/07

0	ballgame. their kicker is awesome.

9/22/07

1	tpowell25 wrote: ballgame. their kicker is awesome. Not so fast lol. Just missed...ouch. Love college OT...it's sooo much more exciting than the coin toss OT the NFL uses.

9/22/07

0	HOLY SCHNIZIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OT baby! I can't take it. I'M COMING TO SEE YOU ELIZABETH!!

9/22/07

0	Alabama gets a FG...Georgia knows what they must do.

9/22/07

0	why is Mike Patrick asking about Britney Spears? Moron lol.

9/22/07

0	Well...that was fast.

9/22/07

0	Sorry Tom

9/22/07

0	It was a good game.

9/22/07

0	That was my edited statement

9/22/07

0	Time to get ready for next week. Later guys. Gotta go get a Bama/FSU poll ready.

9/22/07

1	After falling behind 19-0 in the first quarter, ASU scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter. Halftime - 19-13, Oregon State

9/22/07

0	I'm not getting the ASU game anywhere around here. That's kind of strange considering I have all these sports channels but that game isn't on.

9/22/07

0	tpowell25 wrote: I'm not getting the ASU game anywhere around here. That's kind of strange considering I have all these sports channels but that game isn't on. I don't know if it's on TV at all, I'm listening to it on radio.

9/23/07

0	Touchdown Devils! 26-20 OSU now, 4:45 left in the 3rd.

9/23/07

0	TOUCHDOWN!!! Carpenter to Torain, 27-26 ASU

9/23/07

0	UH is struggling early against Charleston Southern. Colt Brennan is out with a sprained ankle, and his value is obvious, as Tyler Graunke has already thrown an INT against this 1-AA team.

9/23/07

0	TOUCHDOWN! After the Devils made their 4th pick of the game, Carpenter to Torain again! 34-26 Sun Devils

9/23/07

0	LOL. OSU just had a 6 yard punt.

9/23/07

0	Torain with a 41 yard run for another touchdown. Forget that 1st quarter, these last 3 quarters have shown how good this team is.

9/23/07