College Football - Week 8 (Oct. 23rd)

[Flames24Rulz]

How in the hell did Northwestern lose at home to Purdue?

 

They almost lost to Minnesota also. They are just one of those teams who plays pretty much everyone closely.

 

They always have been for whatever reason.

[Flames24Rulz]

Sparty is predictable. As soon as they start having some success they have a game like this.

 

Yep, they've also been like that for as long as I can remember.

[bcl412]

I don't understand why everyone was touting that MSU's only tough game left is against Iowa. Northwestern always does this to some ranked team it seems and MSU always seems to lose a game like this.

 

I'm not surprised by this. Hopefully Northwestern wins so they get it out of their system and don't upset Iowa for once.

[bcl412]

Iowa State is up 14-3 over Texas. What the hell? (I know Texas is inconstant and not who they used to be but Iowa State is terrible.)

[CubInOK]

Iowa State is up 14-3 over Texas. What the hell? (I know Texas is inconstant and not who they used to be but Iowa State is terrible.)

I'm befuddled by this, and I'm watching it. I know Texas has a bad offense, but ISU already putting up 14 on Texas is shocking to me. Texas has forgotten how to stop the run.

[E.J.]

Well, it looks like MSU finally woke up.

[E.J.]

Navy is beating Notre Dame 28-10. I'm guessing ND fans are thrilled.

[Flames24Rulz]

Navy is beating Notre Dame 28-10. I'm guessing ND fans are thrilled.

 

Losses against Utah and USC and a win against Tulsa. If they're having trouble stopping Navy's option, they're going to have issues with Army. It's going to be interesting to see whether or not they get to that elusive sixth W.

[Sosa21MVP]

Damn you Illinois score more points. We need to get our coach fired here. #-o

[CubInOK]

Dear Lord Texas sucks.

[bcl412]

I'd never thought I'd see a day when Iowa State would beat Texas let alone blow them out on their own turf.

[Coach C]

I'd never thought I'd see a day when Iowa State would beat Texas let alone blow them out on their own turf.

 

Not quite over, yet. Texas scored, and converted a 2 point play, making it 28-14, ISU.

[Flames24Rulz]

Michigan State is this year's version of Iowa.

[Flames24Rulz]

Yep, right down to that lucky ass play in the end zone. Unbelievable.

[bcl412]

Michigan State is this year's version of Iowa.

 

That's what I've been thinking.

[CubInOK]

ISU would have at least 6 INTs today if their DBs had better hands.

[Coach C]

ISU would have at least 6 INTs today if their DBs had better hands.

 

That's why they're defensive backs, and not receivers.

[CubInOK]

Looks like ISU just picked off their 4th pass today.

[Coach C]

NW still has a chance to tie the game. They'll need a big play, and convert a 2 point.

[Sosa21MVP]

43-13, lolbilllynch.

[bcl412]

Iowa gets to beat an undefeated team next week. Sweet.

[NewUserName]

Iowa gets to beat an undefeated team next week. Sweet.

 

I have been trying to contain myself this season and I think MSU will lose next week. I do feel confident that will be their only lose though and will probably be on their way to a BCS game.

 

At no point in todays game did I feel good about winning until Gordon was tackled on that interception....I was yelling GO DOWN YOU IDIOT

[Andy]

List of coaches that never lost to Navy: Gerry Faust, Davie, Willingham - though the latter two should have twice each.

 

No good ND coach has ever lost to Navy, and definitely not in this pathetic a fashion.

[CubInOK]

Remember Chip Brown from college realignment fame? These were his Big 12 power rankings coming into the week.

 

1. Texas

I know. I know. Put down the orange-colored glasses. But the Longhorns are better than Oklahoma. Sorry. In a bad Big 12 this season, I’m convinced if Texas doesn’t commit the third-down penalties, UT wins that game with OU.

 

2. Nebraska

The pressure was too much for the Cornhuskers last weekend against Texas. Now, they have to pick up their shattered spirits to fend off the upset at Oklahoma State this weekend. (I’m not sure Nebraska can do that. Are you ready for that upset. I’m feeling it right now.)

 

3. Missouri

Mizzou is second nationally in scoring defense (10.8 ppg) and fourth in sacks (3.3 pg) because the Tigers have a ton of speed on defense. They also have the best quarterback in the Big 12 in Blaine Gabbert. OK, I’m calling it right now: Mizzou knocks off OU this weekend.

 

4. Oklahoma

The Sooners No. 1 in the BCS? That’s a total joke. OU will lose at Mizzou this weekend.

 

5. Oklahoma State

Brandon Weeden is completing 69 percent of his passes; RB Kendall Hunter is No. 5 nationally averaging 138 rushing yards per game; and WR Justin Blackmon has become THE story for the Cowboys. Blackmon is No. 1 nationally in receiving yards per game (159.2 ypg) and No. 2 nationally in receptions per game (9.5 pg).

 

6. Kansas State

Bill Snyder and Co. demoralized Kansas last week. Now, the Wildcats have to go to Waco and keep the Bears from becoming bowl eligible. This will actually be a good game.

 

7. Baylor

By virtue of going on the road and beating Colorado and moving within a game of bowl eligibility at 5-2, the Bears move ahead of Texas Tech this week.

 

8. Texas A&M

Just in time … a road trip to sad-sack Kansas to distract the Aggies from firing up the web sites firemikesherman.com or benchjerrodjohnson.com.

 

9. Texas Tech

The Red Raiders are injured and now have to keep from fracturing this week at Colorado. Yikes. Team Leach is gaining confidence out in Lubbock.

 

10. Colorado

One week after the CU fans rushed the field because of a home win over Georgia, the Buffs were back to complaining with the loss at home to Baylor.

 

11. Iowa State

Paul Rhoads’ teams play hard. They may not be as talented. But they play hard.

 

12. Kansas

Wow. Turner Gill already on the hot seat at KU? No. But his curfew is.

[evv98]

Remember Chip Brown from college realignment fame? These were his Big 12 power rankings coming into the week.

 

1. Texas

I know. I know. Put down the orange-colored glasses. But the Longhorns are better than Oklahoma. Sorry. In a bad Big 12 this season, I’m convinced if Texas doesn’t commit the third-down penalties, UT wins that game with OU.

 

The loss to Iowa State will certainly knock Texas down to second or third next week.