1. Start Fozzy Against Colorado, Fozzy Whittaker had only two fewer yards on one carry than Vondrell McGee did on his seven as the starter. That one rush was a 12-yard touchdown run. 2. Hit Bradford When in the pocket, Sam Bradford is the most dangerous quarterback in the country.
It’s a funny statistic, seemingly brought about by chance and touchdowns in garbage time.
Adam Ulatoski doesn’t really mind the criticism that followed Saturday night’s offensive struggles against Colorado. As an offensive lineman, he’s had to grow accustomed to only hearing his name in the negative.
Quarterbacks Texas: Against Colorado, the Longhorns sputtered on offense, but Colt McCoy completed 32 of 39 passes, boosting his season completion percentage to 73.4 percent, the best in Division I FBS. McCoy was hindered by some questionable play calling but still managed a touchdown through the air.
In an unconventional and less-than-flawless win Saturday, the Longhorns breathed a sigh of relief as the final seconds ticked off the clock leaving a familiar sight — 38-14.
With the reigning Heisman Trophy winner back in action in the Big 12 along with last year’s runner-up, the conference has earned a reputation as a pass-friendly, high-scoring kind of place. Quarterbacks such as Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy, Todd Reesing and Taylor Potts have become the face of Big 12 offenses. But 2009, more than any other season in recent memory, has highlighted just how important the other end of the connection is.
After a somewhat subpar start to the season, the senior quarterback from Tuscola has bounced back.
Growing up is something everyone must do. For some people, growing up happens when they want it to happen. For Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, growing up wasn’t a choice. It was a necessity.
DeMarco Murray; Sam Bradford; Gerald McCoy
No. 6 USC at No. 25 Notre Dame (3:30 p.m., NBC)
Since 2007, USC has notched seven consecutive Pac-10 titles while also having Notre Dame’s number, with seven straight wins in the rivalry. The Fighting Irish own the overall series between the two powerhouse programs, 42-33-5.
Missouri at No. 16 Oklahoma State (8:15 p.m., ESPN2)
Missouri may no longer be undefeated, but that won’t stop the team from putting up a fight for the remainder of the season, which continues on Saturday against Oklahoma State.
It was supposed to be a rematch for the ages. Two undefeated teams — No. 2 vs. No. 3. McCoy vs. Bradford for the final time.Two high-powered offenses competing against each other for a second year in a row. One team playing to avenge a loss and the other playing to avenge a loss in the computers.