College Football Saturday: Oklahoma, Miami, Clemson The Biggest Winners

PHOTO: Kenny Stills Remembers Austin Box After Game-winning Touchdown

Utah Vs. BYU Final Score: John White, Utes Raise Hell On Cougs, 54-10

The latest playing of a rivalry in danger due to conference realignment went heavily in the favor of the school now in the Pac-12. The Utah Utes took advantage of an early Jake Heaps fumble for a quick score and never looked back, rolling up a 54-10 win against their archrivals.

Running back John White was unstoppable for the Utes, racking up 174 yards and three touchdowns -- all of them after BYU was already down by 14. Jordan Wynn struggled at times, throwing a pick and barely more than 50 percent completions.

Still, you don't need a whole lot from your quarterback when your opponent fumbles six times -- and loses all six fumbles. Losing four out of six fumbles would be bad luck, but six? Maybe Somebody's trying to tell us something about this rivalry.

For more on the Holy War, head to Utah Utes blog Block U and BYU blog Vanquish The Foe.

Oklahoma State Vs. Tulsa Final Score: Weather-delayed Cowboys Rumble Anyway

Did you stay up and watch the Oklahoma St. Cowboys beat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane? Very few people did, as the game's start time was delayed until after midnight on the east coast due to weather that sounds far worse than a golden hurricane does. Anyway, Okie State won.

Brandon Weeden continued his statistical onslaught, throwing for 369 yards and three touchdowns, but he did it this time without very much from Justin Blackmon. The star receiver had only 57 yards, breaking his streak of 100-yard games, as Josh Cooper led the Cowboys with 78 receiving. Joseph Randle pitched in 137 total yards from scrimmage.

This one wasn't ever in doubt -- it was 21-3 Oklahoma State by the beginning of the second quarter. Next week's matchup won't be quite so easy, with Texas A&M set to challenge the Cowboys.

For more on this game, head to Oklahoma State blog Cowboys Ride For Free.

College Football Rankings Previews: How AP Poll, Coaches Poll Could Shake Up

A preview of the AP and Coaches Poll, and a look at the scores that may impact this week's rankings. Expect rankings to be released later Sunday morning.

College Football Stats: Marcus Lattimore, B.J. Daniels, Marquess Wilson Turn In Top Performances

Each week, college football players turn in outstanding performances that deserve a bit of a spotlight. Whether it's quarterbacks picking apart a defense with clinical precision or running backs shouldering the load, there's always something. And this week was no exception, with plenty of players turning in eye-opening performances and compiling monster stats.

Below are some of the best quarterback, running back and wide receiver performances of the week.

Passing

Kellen Moore, Boise State: Moore played a video game again this week, carving up the Toledo defense on Thursday night to the tune of 455 yards and five touchdowns. Moore missed on just 10 passes, completing 32 of 42, one of which was an interception.

Seth Doege, Texas Tech: Against New Mexico, Doege put on a passing clinic, completing a jaw-dropping 40 of 44 passes for 401 yards and five touchdowns. He didn't throw an interception and was about as close to perfect as a quarterback could be in the Red Raiders' 59-13 win.

B.J. Daniels, South Florida: Daniels connected on 21 of 31 passes for 382 yards and four touchdowns in the Bulls' rout of FAMU on Saturday. This may not seem like a huge deal when compared to the rest of the quarterbacks here, but consider that Daniels did it in just a little over a half. He finished the first 30 minutes with 355 yards passing, played one series in the third, then watched the rest of the game from the sideline.

Rushing

Henry Josey, Missouri: Yes, it was against Western Illinois*, but Josey broke off big run after big run and led all the nation in rushing. He carried the ball just 14 times, picking up 263 yards and three touchdowns for the Tigers. His average? An insane 18.8 yards per carry.

*Awesome nickname alert: Leathernecks

Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina: Navy gave South Carolina quite the scare, but the Gamecocks made it out alive thanks to Lattimore. The sophomore running back scored all three of the Gamecocks' touchdowns, picking up 246 yards on 36 carries, as well. Workhorse? You bet.

LaMichael James, Oregon: James beat up poor Missouri State, carrying the ball 12 times for 204 yards and three touchdowns. Ho-hum, just another day at the office for the Oregon running back, who seems to be bouncing back just fine from a tough matchup against LSU.

Receiving

Marquess Wilson, Washington State: The bubble finally burst for Washington State as the Cougars fell on the road at San Diego State. But Wilson was his usual self, catching six passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns -- one of which came from 80 yards out and the other of which was a 78-yard score.

Jordan White, Western Michigan: Against Central Michigan, White caught 13 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns, on 19- and eight-yard receptions. He accounted for almost exactly half of the Broncos receiving yards in a 44-14 win.

Jalen Saunders, Fresno State: Saunders caught just three passes, but boy did he make them count, picking up 154 yards and two touchdowns. In the first quarter, he scored from 86 yards out to open the game, then added a 52 yard touchdown. The other catch? A paltry 16-yarder. Slacker.

Stanford Vs. Arizona Final Score: Cardinal Roll, But Win May Be Costly

The Stanford Cardinal remained undefeated on Saturday night, opening Pac-12 play with a 37-10 win over Arizona. But the win may prove costly going forward as Stanford was bit hard by the injury bug. In the first half alone, Shayne Skov, Chris Owusu and Coby Fleener all left the game, and one injury may be long-term.

Skov went down with a nasty left knee injury early, going down awkwardly while making a tackle. Though no update on his status has been provided, he was seen lying on the training table through the game with his knee heavily wrapped. It could be bad news for the Cardinal, who rely on Skov to be an anchor on the defensive side of the ball.

Andrew Luck was solid as usual, throwing for 325 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Jordan Williamson and Jeremy Stewart each rushed for touchdowns, coming in the first and fourth quarters, respectively. Levine Toilolo and Zach Ertz were the recipients of Luck's touchdown passes.

Juron Criner was the only Wildcat to find the end zone, hauling in a six-yard pass from Nick Foles in the third quarter. Foles finished with 239 yards and a touchdown through the air while Criner finished with 48 yards and a score on six catches.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Stanford blog Rule Of Tree and Arizona blog Arizona Desert Storm. Check out Pacific Takes for more on the entire Pac-12.

PHOTO: Oklahoma State Vs. Tulsa Should Be Fun

Oklahoma State Vs. Tulsa: Start Time Will Be After Midnight

Oklahoma State and Tulsa will try to make a go of it, but it may be Sunday morning by the time the game actually gets underway. Severe weather in Tulsa put the Cowboys and Golden Hurricane in a holding pattern, waiting out lightning for hours. The stadium was evacuated and all fell silent, except for the crackle and boom of heavy thunderstorms.

Finally, the teams are preparing to take the field at 11:55 p.m. local time. But they won't kickoff then, instead coming out for warmups just five minutes before midnight. This game may not end until three or four a.m. in Tulsa.

But the question becomes: Can Tulsa and Oklahoma actually play? Bylawblog has the rules.

There is an NCAA bylaw that prohibits athletic activity between 12 AM and 5 AM. There is an exception for games that start before midnight. Not sure if starting includes taking the field for warm-ups or actually starting the game.

Crazy as it sounds, they might be taking the field for warmups in order to get the game underway now, instead of later. And yes, this is absolutely insane, to be clear. A sleepover game is a new one for me.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Oklahoma State blog Cowboys Ride For Free. Here’s this week’s college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Southern California, South Carolina ... It's All The Same To Big East Refs

Coby Fleener, Chris Owusu, Shayne Skov All Leave With Injuries For Stanford

The Pac-12 opener hasn't been kind to the Stanford Cardinal, despite a 13-3 lead on the scoreboard. In the first half alone, the Cardinal have lost three key players to injury, the latest of which might be the biggest blow. Linebacker Shayne Skov hobbled off the field, unable to put weight on his left leg after an awkward collision during a tackle.

Skov joins Coby Fleener, who appeared to suffer a concussion early in the game. Chris Owusu, a big target in the passing game for Andrew Luck, is also on the sidelines after banging his shoulder in the first half. No word on the severity of either injury, but Owusu and Fleener have yet to return.

Skov's injury may be much worse. He was in obvious pain as he was taken to the sideline, and teammates gathered around him as trainers attended to him on a table, holding up towels to shield him. At the moment, it doesn't look good for him.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Stanford blog Rule Of Tree and Arizona blog Arizona Desert Storm. Check out Pacific Takes for more on the entire Pac-12. Here's this week's college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Stanford Vs. Arizona Score Update: Andrew Luck Off To Slow Start With Cardinal Offense

Over one quarter into play between the Stanford Cardinal and the Arizona Wildcats and quarterback Andrew Luck doesn't have a touchdown pass. However, his team does have a 13-3 lead over Arizona. Luck had guided his team to Arizona's two-yard line on the Cardinal's second drive of the game. However, Luck was unable to convert a 3rd-and-2, having to settle for a Jordan Williamson 20-yard field goal.

Luck next drive went better when he started things with a 39-yard pass to Chris Owusu. Anthony Wilkerson wound up finishing the drive with a 24-yard touchdown run. Luck is 7-of-11 for 106 yards while Stepfan Taylor is the leading Stanford rusher with 82 yards.

Both teams exchanged field goals in the second quarter, with Williamson booting a 45-yarder for the 13-3 lead.

For more news and notes on this game, visit our Stanford blog Rule of Tree and our Arizona blog AZ Desert Swarm. To catch up on all the action, visit our Week 3 college football StoryStream.

Oklahoma State Vs. Tulsa: Weather May Force A Slumber Party

The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Tulsa Golden Hurricane have yet to begin their scheduled Saturday night matchup. If these two teams were on the West Coast, this would be bad enough, but the issue is compounded by the central time zone and weather that's completely non-cooperative. Lighting, monsoon-like rain and even tornado warnings at times have the two teams sitting on their hands, waiting in an empty stadium.

And therein lies the problem. The game is set to be played in Tulsa, and it's already 10:45 local time there. Let's generously assume the game lasts three hours, which seems unlikely, but humor us. Now we're looking at a matchup that ends at 2 p.m., perhaps the best-case scenario at this point.

Nobody is quite sure if, or when, the Cowboys and Golden Hurricanes will get underway, but we'll keep track of what's going on. It's going to be a long night in Tulsa, and for Oklahoma State fans.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Oklahoma State blog Cowboys Ride For Free. Here’s this week’s college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Syracuse Vs. USC Final Score: Matt Barkley Throws Five TDs in 38-17 Trojans Victory

Whether the Syracuse Orange move to the ACC in the future is the hot rumor of the moment, there was no such commotion over a possible victory over USC on Saturday night. The Trojans easily handled the Orange, 38-17. Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley tied a career high with five touchdowns passes in the game. He was 26-of-39 for 324 yards.

Barkley's favorite receiving option was sophomore Robert Woods, who caught eight passes for 82 yards and one touchdown. Woods' touchdown (31 yards) was one of three by Barkley that was longer than 30 yards. Marqise Lee and Randall Telfer caught a 43-yard and a 44-yarder, respectively.

Syracuse held a 3-0 lead in the fourth quarter and kept things interesting when a wide receiver-to-wide receiver touchdown play happened in the third quarter. However, USC's defense did its job and kept the Orange out of the end zone for the most part (Syracuse did have a late touchdown in the final quarter).

USC takes to the road next week against Arizona State. Syracuse hosts the Toledo Rockets.

For more news, notes and local angles on this game, visit our Syracuse blog Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician and our USC blog Conquest Chronicles. To catch up on all of college football's Week 3 scores, stick with our constantly updated StoryStream.

PHOTO: Bob Stoops Reaches Stoopsface Pinnacle

Arkansas Vs. Troy Final Score: Razorbacks Edge Troy, 38-28

The Razorbacks topped the Trojans today, beating the Troy, 38-28. Although being outgained in total yards, the Razorbacks were led by running back Ronnie Wingo Jr. The junior back had 110 yards off 20 carries and two scores. The running game for the Trojans was mediocre, gaining 101 yards off 22 rushes.

Troy quarterback Corey Robinson had a big day against the Razorback’s D, throwing for 354 yards and three touchdowns. Arkansas QB completed 23 passes for 303 yards and two scores.

The Razorbacks continued their undefeated start with their third straight win. As for the Trojans, they start off 0-2.

Arkansas has a huge road task ahead of them, going on the road to Tuscaloosa to face the Alabama Crimson Tide.

To follow Arkansas, you can find their blog at Arkansas Expats. To catch up on all of college football’s Week 3 scores, stick with our constantly updated StoryStream.

Oklahoma Vs. FSU Final Score: Sooners Firm Up Grip On No. 1 Ranking

The No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners and No. 5 Florida St. Seminoles played a brutal, hard-hitting game that ended in a 23-13 victory for Landry Jones and company. It was rarely pretty, but anybody who thought Oklahoma's Big 12 defense couldn't outbrawl a talented opponent must have been impressed.

After backup FSU quarterback Clint Trickett fired a third-and-28 touchdown to Rashad Greene to knot it up at 13-all, the Sooners responded quickly. Jones bombed a 37-yard touchdown to Kenny Stills, who made his second amazing catch of the night. After the score, he held up a one and a two with his hands, a show of recognition for late teammate Austin Box.

On the Noles' opportunity to tie it back up, Trickett had a pass tipped by a linebacker that led to Javon Harris' second interception of the game. With five minutes left, OU looked to be in good condition and set about whittling down the clock.

The Sooners started letting the clock run all the way down on each snap, sending Dominique Whaley up the middle repeatedly, acquiring two first downs before FSU started using their time outs. With two minutes left, Jimmy Stevens kicked a worrying knuckler over the bar to make it 23-13, Oklahoma.

A stern pass rush by Oklahoma didn't give Trickett much of a chance to reverse FSU's fortunes, and the game of the early season was won.

For further reading, news, discussion and more: Check out Oklahoma Sooners blog Crimson and Cream Machine and FSU blog Tomahawk Nation.

Oklahoma State Vs. Tulsa: Stadium Evacuated, Game Delayed Due To Weather

The Oklahoma St. Cowboys and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane had been scheduled to kick off shortly at 10:00 p.m. ET, but the game has been delayed due to severe weather. According to the Tulsa World, the National Anthem was completed and then the game was delayed due to an approaching thunderstorm. The threat of lightning and a tornado forced school officials to evacuate the stadium seating.

There has been no indication when this game will begin. A look at the weather map from Weather Underground shows that this was a massive cell making its way through Oklahoma. It looks like a monsoon there.

Fox Sports Southwest reminds us that play can resume once 30 minutes passes from the last lightning attack. It's going to be a long night in the heartland of America. Baylor's game against Stephen F. Austin ended early due to lightning.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Oklahoma State blog Cowboys Ride For Free.

BYU Vs. Utah Score Update: Jordan Wynn Comes Alive; Utes Lead 14-10

Until the final moments of the first half, BYU quarterback Jake Heaps had accounted for both touchdowns of the game. The problem? One was to his own team, the other was a fumbled the Utah Utes took back for a touchdown. But Jordan Wynn finally came alive as the half ended, finding Jake Murphy for the touchdown as Utah took a 14-10 lead into the half.

The running game has been almost non-existent for the Utes and Cougars, with the former rushing for 27 total yards and the latter 18. Through the air, Heaps has completed 14 of 23 passes for 209 yards and a touchdown, but also has that fumble. Wynn completed 13 of 20 passes for 153 yards, one touchdown and an interception in the first half.

At the half, Utah holds a slim lead in Provo, 14-10.

Be sure to visit our Utah blog, Block U, and our BYU Blog, Vanquish the Foe. For more on Week 3 action in college football, check out our constantly updated StoryStream.

Alabama Vs. North Texas Final Score: Trent Richardson, Eddie Lacy Chew Up Ground In 41-0 Crimson Tide Victory

North Texas is called the Mean Green, but they might be green with envy after their 41-0 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide. What team wouldn't want to pick up a victory by that margin?

For the Crimson Tide, this game was the Trent Richardson and Eddie Lacy show. Both runners topped 150 yards and averaged over a first down and one-half per rush. Richardson (11 carries, 167 yards) found the end zone three times, including runs of 58 and 71 yards. He averaged 15.2 yards a carry.

Eddie Lacy didn't want to be left out of the party, which led him to 161 yards on nine carries, a 17.9 average. He was aided in large part by a 43-yard run and a 67-yard one, the latter the final score of the game.

Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron had a quiet night, completing 15-of-21 passes for 190 yards. He will lead his team against Arkansas next week.

For more on the Crimson Tide, visit our Alabama blog Roll 'Bama Roll. Stick with our Week 3 StoryStream for college football updates.

Clint Trickett Scores Touchdown For FSU After E.J. Manuel Attempts Return

Who is Clint Trickett? We have no time for that. What we do have time to do is marvel at a third-and-forever (28, to be exact) touchdown throw Trickett just made to Rashad Greene, which tied the Florida St. Seminoles with the Oklahoma Sooners, 13-13, in the fourth quarter.

Injured starter E.J. Manuel, who had to leave after finding himself unable to move his left arm, attempted to retake the field, but coaches pulled him back to the sideline. He reportedly has a bruised upper arm.

Trickett has gone six-of-nine for 118 yards in relief, with that 56-yarder the longest play of the game for either offense. Oklahoma didn't prepare for Trickett, and it's shown so far. It remains to be seen whether Manuel will try to reclaim his job again during this game, but FSU might be fine with seeing what Trickett can do for the rest of the evening.

For further reading, news, discussion and more: Check out Oklahoma Sooners blog Crimson and Cream Machine and FSU blog Tomahawk Nation.

Miami Vs. Ohio State Final Score: Hurricanes Shut Down Buckeyes, Win 17-6

It was a great day for the Miami defense, as they man handled the Buckeyes, and helped the Hurricanes defeat Ohio State, 17-6.

The Buckeye passing game was non-existent today, as quarterbacks Joe Bauserman and Braxton Miller combined for 35 yards on just four completions, while also throwing an interception. The Buckeye running game did play better, with 37 rushes for 165 yards, however, they couldn’t find the endzone all game.

The Hurricane offense was very productive today, with running back Lamar Miller leading the way. Miller ran over the Buckeye D and had 26 rushes for 184 yards. Miami totaled 240 yards on 42 rushes.

Hurricane quarterback threw two touchdown passes to Allen Hurns, who led all wide receivers with 54 yards. Harris ended the game sixteen of 23 for 123 yards with two interceptions and the two TD passes.

Visit our Along the Olentangy blog and our The 7th Floor blog for local angles on the game. For more Week 3 action in college football, stick with our constantly updated StoryStream.

Gus Johnson Needs To Narrate Everything, Ever

PHOTO: Miami Fans Make Sports Joke

Arizona State Vs. Illinois Final Score: Illini Edge Sun Devils, 17-14, Win 1st Game Against Ranked Team In Four Years

The Illinois Fighting Illini held a halftime lead over the Arizona St. Sun Devils, but then saw that slip away at the start of the fourth quarter when Brock Osweiler rushed for the Sun Devils' go-ahead touchdown. However, Osweiler's counterpart, Nathan Scheelhaase took advantage of an Arizona State pass interference penalty a couple of series later to move to the Sun Devils' 26-yard line. After picking up another set of down, Scheelhaase connected with A.J. Jenkins for the 16-yard score, the 17-14 lead and the eventual victory.

This was Illinois first win over a ranked team (Arizona State was No. 22) for the first time in four years. Arizona State's Osweiler completed 25-of-45 passes, but he threw two interceptions. They will face the USC Trojans at home next week.

The Illini host Western Michigan at home for their next game. The Broncos destroyed Central Michigan, 44-14, this week, but Illinois isn't going to be a pushover.

Visit our Arizona State blog House of Sparky and our Illinois blog Hail to the Orange for local angles on the game. For more Week 3 action in college football, stick with our constantly updated StoryStream.

FSU Vs. Oklahoma Second Half Score: Clint Trickett Leads FSU On Scoring Drive

With starting quarterback E.J. Manuel in the locker room with an injury, the Florida St. Seminoles turned to redshirt freshman backup Clint Trickett to make up a 13-3 difference against the Oklahoma Sooners. He was able to get something of a drive going, but a vicious Tony Jefferson blitz forced a third-and-long and ended a promising effort. 

Still, golden-toed FSU kicker Dustin Hopkins, perhaps the best kicker in the country, was able to launch a 46-yard field goal to bring the Seminoles within a touchdown, making it 13-6.

Neither offense has been able to get much going. I keep saying that, but it remains true. Even blue-chipper Landry Jones has only 109 yards on 17 attempts, plus two interceptions. If you were expecting a defensive battle, you're probably satisfied with what's happening at Doak Campbell.

For further reading, news, discussion and more: Check out Oklahoma Sooners blog Crimson and Cream Machine and FSU blog Tomahawk Nation.

Arkansas Vs. Troy Tech Score: Troy Down Seventeen In Final Quarter

After leading the Trojans 24-7 at half, Troy is down seventeen points to Arkansas, down 38-21. After coming within ten points of the lead, Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson just completed a 56 yard touchdown pass to Joe Adams, who broke a tackle and raced in for the score, extending the Arkansas lead.

Troy quarterback has had an excellent day passing, going 23-36 for 268 yards and two scores. Razorbacks QB Wilson has had a similar day passing, 22 for 32 for 282 yards and two touchdowns, including the strike to Adams.

Arkansas’ running game has been effective today, with running back Ronnie Wingo Jr. having 107 rush yards on seventeen attempts. The Razorbacks have 143 total rush yards compared to just 83 by Troy.

To follow Arkansas, you can find their blog at Arkansas Expats. To catch up on all of college football’s Week 3 scores, stick with our constantly updated StoryStream.

E.J. Manuel Injury: FSU QB Hurts Left Arm, Leaves Field

Florida St. Seminoles quarterback E.J. Manuel has played a gutsy game against an underrated Oklahoma Sooners defense, running for 50 yards and throwing for 86 despite being under constant assault. One of those hits, by linebacker Travis Lewis, eventually knocked Manuel out of the game.

A play after Manuel took that hit, he attempted to throw, but winced sharply while reaching for his left shoulder. He appeared concerned while communicating with his sideline. FSU left him in. Even after handing the ball off on a running play, he continued to signal his coaches, at one point mouthing that he couldn't move his arm.

The Noles chose to keep him on the field for one more play, a toss run during which he collapsed while making the pitch. He spent a moment on the bench after the drive, giving way to redshirt freshman Clint Trickett and leaving the field.

While he sat on the bench, trainers had him try to raise his arm parallel -- he was unable to do it.

For further reading, news, discussion and more: Check out Oklahoma Sooners blog Crimson and Cream Machine and FSU blog Tomahawk Nation.

Syracuse Vs. USC Score: Matt Barkley's Three TDs Has Trojans Up, 24-10

After a lackluster start to the season with a two-point victory over the Minnesota Gophers, the USC Trojans looked a bit better against the Utah Utes last week. This week they are easily handling the Syracuse Orange with a 24-10 lead in the third quarter.

Syracuse jumped out to a 3-0 lead on a 23-yard field goal by Ross Krautman midway through the first quarter, but it was all to fleeting for the Orange. USC quarterback Matt Barkley has thrown a touchdown each quarter as part of his 18-for-27, 222-yard night so far. His sophomore wide receiver, Robert Woods, has been his main target, accounting for six receptions, 70 yards and a 31-yard touchdown. Randall Telfer lit up the third quarter with a 44-yard touchdown reception from Barkley.

Syracuse, though, still has a trick or two up its sleeves. Wide receiver Alec Lemon hit fellow receiver Van Chew for 28 yards and a touchdown on the ensuing drive.

For more news, notes and local angles on this game, visit our Syracuse blog Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician and our USC blog Conquest Chronicles. To catch up on all of college football's Week 3 scores, stick with our constantly updated StoryStream.

PHOTO: Ohio State Quarterbacks Must Be Distracted By Miami Fan's Light Up Shirt

Cal Coach Jeff Tedford Gets Gatorade Bath After Beating Presbyterian

Alabama Vs. North Texas Score: Trent Richardson Has Crimson Tide Up, 27-0

When a university's nickname is the Mean Green, there's always the issue of how mean that team can be when they are losing. The North Texas Mean Green are scoreless against the Alabama Crimson Tide so far, 27-0. This is what happens when a Sun Belt team faces the SEC. David does not beat Goliath, in this case.

Alabama running back Trent Richardson has been untouchable today. He's averaging nearly 10 yards a carry with 96 yards in total. He picked up 58 of those on a touchdown run in the third quarter.He had a four-yard score in the first quarter. Eddie Lacy has been his partner on the ground, picking up 94 yards on eight carries. Forty-three of those yards came on a second quarter touchdown run.

This is turning out to be a nice romp for the Crimson Tide before they face Arkansas.

For more on the Crimson Tide, visit our Alabama blog Roll 'Bama Roll. Stick with out Week 3 StoryStream for college football updates.

With Auburn Down, Stanford Now The King Of College Football

Yes, I know that headline is odd. But it is, in a way, serious. With the Auburn Tigers' loss on Saturday, Stanford now holds the longest active win streak in FBS.

Auburn snaps FBS' longest active win streak at 17 games with loss. Stanford now the leader at 10 games

If you were to travel back six years to tell the common college football fan this, they'd laugh, then probably punch you in the face.

Houston Vs. Louisiana Tech Score: Bulldogs Lead Cougars 34-21 In Final Quarter

Louisiana Tech leads Houston in the fourth quarter, trying to give Houston their first loss of the season. The Bulldogs have outmatched their opponent in almost every offensive category, and capitalized on three Houston turnovers. Tech has 21 first downs compared to thirteen by Houston. Their 419 yards of total offense leads Houston’s 282 yards.

Louisiana Tech has pounded the ball all day, already having 58 rushes for 215 yards and three scores. The rush defense has also been effective for Tech, limiting Houston to just 68 yards on 25 carries.

Houston quarterback Case Keenum is fifteen for 27, for 215 yards and two touchdowns. Keenum also has thrown two interceptions.

Louisiana Tech quarterback Nick isham has had a moderate day passing, completing nineteen of 28 throws for 192 yards and a score and an interception.

For more on Week 3 action in college football, check out our constantly updated StoryStream.

Arizona State Vs. Illinois Update: Brock Osweiler's Legs Put Sun Devils In Lead, 14-10

The Arizona Sun Devils weren't going to let a little thing like being down at halftime prevent them from playing out the rest of this game. And not scoring in the third quarter wasn't going to keep them quiet for the rest of the game. As it turns out, the Sun Devils just wanted to make things interesting against Illinois and wait until the fourth quarter to make some noise.

Arizona State's 6-foot-8 quarterback, Brock Osweiler, started the end of the third quarter in Illinois territory at the 45-yard line. Cameron Marshall rushed twice for 23 yards and Osweiler had a seven-yard completion to Aaron Pflugard. Two plays later, Osweiler used his legs to run for a 14-yard touchdown, putting the Sun Devils back in the lead, 14-10.

There's still plenty of time for this game to tip either way. There's about 10 minutes left to play.

Visit our Arizona State blog House of Sparky and our Illinois blog Hail to the Orange for local angles on the game. For more Week 3 action in college football, stick with our constantly updated StoryStream.

Looking Good, Kentucky

With a 10-7 lead over Louisville heading into the third quarter, Kentucky needed to pour it on, or at least trot out something resembling an offense. Instead, the Wildcats finished the third quarter with zero yards of total offense as Louisville took a 17-10 lead.

Since we're rearranging conferences, we can just swap Louisville and Kentucky, right?

Oklahoma Vs. FSU Halftime Score: Seminoles D Buying Time For E.J. Manuel

The Oklahoma Sooners take a 13-3 lead into the half against the Florida St. Seminoles after a long interception return by Javon Harris set up a scoring opportunity. But FSU's defense stood tall, forcing Landry Jones from the pocket on a third-and-long attempt and sending Jimmy Stevens in for his second field goal.

With both defenses playing well, each offense got a little bit more creative as the half went along. At one point, FSU ran a reverse that turned into a flea flicker. It turned, as all other things turn, into a short run by Manuel. He has almost as many rushes (seven) as he does completions (eight).

If Florida State's offense can start to make something of its offensive opportunities, it has a chance to even up the score quickly. FSU will get the ball to begin the second half, and has to be happy in the job done by its defense to make it only a 10-point difference.

For further reading, news, discussion and more: Check out Oklahoma Sooners blog Crimson and Cream Machine and FSU blog Tomahawk Nation.

Utah Vs. BYU Score: Bad Snap, Fumble For Cougars Result In Utes TD

Just three plays into this former Mountain West Conference matchup and the Utah Utes have a 7-0 lead over the BYU Cougars. BYU received the ball to start things off and ran a play for a loss of three yards to start things off. But what followed was not planned. The center made a bad snap, which Jake Heaps was unable to fix. Heaps followed the ball and picked it up, instead of falling on it.

Heaps attempted to throw the ball, but all that resulted in was a fumble and a trip to the end zone for the ball. Utah's Derrick Shelby fell on the ball for the touchdown. Heaps, a sophomore, needs to learn that it's better to take the loss of yards instead of attempting some face-saving throw. In this case the throw made him lose face.

Be sure to visit out Utah blog Block U and our BYU Blog Vanquish the Foe. For more on Week 3 action in college football, check out our constantly updated StoryStream.

Miami Vs. Ohio State Score: Hurricanes Hold 17-6 Halftime Lead Over Buckeyes

In an up in down first half for Miami quarterback Jacory Harris, the Hurricanes lead the Buckeyes 17-6 at halftime. Harris, who has already thrown two interceptions in the game, also has two touchdown passes, both going to sophomore wide reciever Allen Hurns. Hurns and Tommy Streeter both have 29 receiving yards, which leads all Miami receivers.

The ground attack has been just as effective for Miami, with Lamar Miller exploding for 128 first half yards on 15 carries. 

The Buckeyes offense has been slow in the first half, connecting on two field goals by Drew Basil Quarterback Joe Bauserman has struggled mightily so far, completing only one pass for four yards.. The Ohio State offense has just 138 yards, compared to 215 by the Hurricanes. 

Visit our Along the Olentangy blog and our The 7th Floor blog for local angles on the game. For more Week 3 action in college football, stick with our constantly updated StoryStream.

FSU-Oklahoma Game Updates: Landry Jones, E.J. Manuel Trade Interceptions

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback looked perfect in the early going against the Florida St. Seminoles. He completed all five of his passes on OU's opening drive and seven of his first eight, but a defensive back blitz by Lamarcus Joyner forced a sputtery pass that fell into Greg Reid's hands. Oh, Greg Reid is back on the field after an injury, by the way.

Early on, E.J. Manuel is holding his own in a quarterback duel against one of the best players in the country. He even matched Jones' pick, with a leaping Tom Wort tipping a pass to himself. Neither quarterback can really be faulted for either of those, as both defenders simply made excellent plays. 

After scores on both of the opening drives, it looks like each defense has caught up a little bit.

For further reading, news, discussion and more: Check out Oklahoma Sooners blog Crimson and Cream Machine and FSU blog Tomahawk Nation.

Navy Vs. South Carolina Final Score: Marcus Lattimore Runs Wild Against Midshipmen In 24-21 Victory

For just a brief time the Navy Midshipmen looked as though they could pull off the upset against the No. 10 South Carolina Gamecocks. But just as soon as they had the lead late in the third quarter, South Carolina pulled it back away for the 24-21 victory

South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore pounded the ball all day long, but his seven-yard run into the end zone early in the fourth quarter put the Gamecocks back in the lead, 24-21, and in place for the victory. Lattimore carried the rock 37 times for 246 yards and three touchdowns. His previous high for yards in a game came last season, his freshman, when he ran for 212 yards against the Florida Gators.

Navy's Kriss Proctor attempted to direct a comeback from his own six-yard line, but Antonio Allen intercepted the pass with one minute left on the clock. That secured South Carolina's victory.

The Gamecocks (3-0) host the Vanderbilt Commodores next week. Navy takes next week off before it hosts Air Force as part of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series.

For more on the Gamecocks, head to South Carolina blog Garnet And Black Attack. To check on Navy, head over to SB Nation DC.

FSU's Kenny Shaw Knocked Out, Hit In Head By Two Oklahoma Defenders

Awful moment at Doak Campbell: Florida St. Seminoles wide receiver Kenny Shaw was down for several moments after being hit in both sides of his helmet by Oklahoma Sooners players. He remained motionless in the end zone as medical personnel surrounded and a cart was brought out. ABC later reported that he'd slowly regained consciousness and had movement in all his limbs after being loaded into an ambulance

The hit, via @bubbaprog (click to animate):

Shaw was attempting to catch a pass over the middle when two OU defenders converged, with each of their helmets striking his. Seeing his head pressed between two players was one of the scariest things I've ever seen in a football game. He went limp, with his arms losing control of the football, and the back of his head slammed into the ground. 

The hits didn't appear to be dirty, as both defenders led with their shoulders, but it was certainly unfortunate. Referees threw flags well after the play ended, with personal fouls the call.

For further reading, news, discussion and more: Check out Oklahoma Sooners blog Crimson and Cream Machine and FSU blog Tomahawk Nation.

VIDEO: North Texas Quarterback Is Cool Under Pressure

Arizons State Vs. Illinois Score: Brock Osweiler, Sun Devils Losing At Halftime, 10-7

There's no blackout in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, but the Illinois Fighting Illini lead the Arizona St. Sun Devils at halftime, 10-7. Illinois took advantage of a short punt by Arizona State on the initial drive of the game. Starting at the Sun Devils' 38-yard line, Illini quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase's 14-yard pass put the drive inside the 10. Jason Ford eventually found the end zone on a one-yard touchdown run.

Arizona State's Brock Osweiler countered with a scoring drive of his own. After slowly edging his way up the field on the drive, Osweiler had the big third-down play with a 22-yard completion Aaron Pflugrad. Not to limit himself to one big play, Osweiler hit Gerrell Robinson for a 21-yard touchdown on another 3rd-and-6 opportunity.

However, Illinois added a 20-yard field goal with three minutes left in the first quarter. They went went scoreless in the second quarter, putting the halftime score at 10-7 in favor of Illinois.

Visit our Arizona State blog House of Sparky and our Illinois blog Hail to the Orange for local angles on the game. For more Week 3 action in college football, stick with our constantly updated StoryStream.

FSU Vs. Oklahoma Score Update: E.J. Manuel Dash Sets Up 53-yard Field Goal

A spectacular, 28-yard run by Florida St. Seminoles quarterback E.J. Manuel set the Noles up to respond after an opening-drive Oklahoma Sooners touchdown. Manuel broke at least part of two or three tackles before using his hand to find his balance as he pushed up the sideline. FSU couldn't do much once it got within scoring reach, with a sack by Tom Wort ending progress, but Dustin Hopkins belted a 53-yard field goal anyway to make it 7-3, Oklahoma, in the first quarter.

Nick O'Leary, he of the bare hands and arms like an uninspired NCAA 12 character, made a tough catch-and-run-and-get-hit-and-keep-running to convert a needed first down. O'Leary has two catches for 11 yards, but oh so much grittiness all over the place.

FSU was more eager to take shots downfield than the Sooners were on their first drive, though little came of it. Oklahoma kept working screen passes, however, so expect Landry Jones to look for Ryan Broyles deep sooner (LOL!) or later. At one point, Manuel hit a receiver in the end zone, but the catch was overruled by a holding call.

There was another holding penalty on that drive-killing sack. 

For further reading, news, discussion and more: Check out Oklahoma Sooners blog Crimson and Cream Machine and FSU blog Tomahawk Nation.

Nevermind, Jacory Harris Is Back To Normal

Was worried our world was upside-down for a moment as Jacory Harris threw two quick touchdowns in his 2011 debut. Two interceptions later and balance has been restored.

Miami still leads Ohio State, 14-3, but the Buckeyes are threatening after Harris' last pick.

Meet Marquess Wilson, A Receiver Hiding In Pullman

You may not know Marquess Wilson, a sophomore wide receiver at Washington State, but you'll get to know him soon enough. On the Cougars' first play from scrimmage against San Diego State on Saturday, Wilson snared a pass and outran the defense for 80 yards and a score. Early in the second half, Wilson took a screen and 78 yards to the house.

In total, he's averaging 46.8 yards per catch. Best kept secret in the country?

Navy Vs. South Carolina Score: Marcus Lattimore Puts Gamecocks Back In The Lead, 24-21

The Navy Midshipmen held strong on their first defensive drive against the Gamecocks and followed that with a scoring drive to take the lead over the South Carolina Gamecocks, 21-17. Navy chewed up over six minutes on the game clock to drive 91 yards on 11 plays. However, the Gamecocks wouldn't let that lead last for long with their own long scoring drive.

Navy quarterback Kriss Proctor and Alexander Teich were picking up small portions of the field before Proctor found Bo Snelson for a 33-yard gain. Now at South Carolina's 47-yard line, Alexander Teich brought the ball to the 41, but then fumbled on the next carry. Luckily, Navy was able to recover the ball on South Carolina's own nine-yard line. A few plays later, Alexander Teich punched the ball in for a two-yard score on third down.

South Carolina drove deep into Navy territory on the ensuing drive on the strength of Marcus Lattimore, who now has 216 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Lattimore pounded the ball, finally finding the end zone on a seven yard run. The Gamecocks now lead, 24-21.

For more on the Gamecocks, head to South Carolina blog Garnet And Black Attack. To check on Navy, head over to SB Nation DC.

Miami Vs. Ohio State Score: Jacory Harris On Fire Early, 14-0

Coming off of a disappointing loss to Maryland, the Hurricanes started off strong against No. 17 Ohio State, led by quarterback Jacory Harris. Already throw two touchdown passes, Miami has an early 14-0 lead. Allen Hurns, a sophomore wide receiver, caught both of Harris' throws and has three receptions for 20 yards. 

The Buckeyes, who scored 69 points in their first two games, have come out very flat in the opening half. Joe Bauserman and Braxton Miller, who have both thrown the ball for OSU have combined for four yards passing with an interception. 

On the other hand, both sides of the ball have been dominant for Miami. Aside from Harris' two touchdowns, running back Lamar Miller has ten rushes for 116 yards. The Hurricanes are four of five on third down, while their defense hasn't allowed a third down conversion or a score. 

Oklahoma Vs. Florida State Live Updates: Landry Jones Drives And Scores

The Oklahoma Sooners and Florida St. Seminoles kicked off their top-five matchup with an efficient drive by Heisman Trophy front-runner Landry Jones, who began the game completing each of his five passes. Though most of those were pretty easy passes. He eventually capped the drive with a one-yard sneak for a touchdown, putting OU up, 7-0 in the first quarter.

Deploying multiple screens to Ryan Broyles, OU clearly opened the game looking to spread FSU's defense out a little bit and bring the defense in tight. Broyles also made a gritty catch in the middle for a first down, giving him four catches for 19 yards so far.

Running back Brennan Clay hit the edges hard for 28 total yards, and Dominique Whaley made a couple tough runs up the middle, including one 11-yard gain that nearly broke the plane.

There's no better way to take the life out of a fired-up stadium than putting together a 23-play drive to open the game.

Some more bad news for the Noles: both Greg Reid and Moses McCray were shaken up and had to step off the field.

For further reading, news, discussion and more: Check out Oklahoma Sooners blog Crimson and Cream Machine and FSU blog Tomahawk Nation.

Ohio State Passing Offense Is Taking The Night Off

There's 12:00 to go in the first half. Ohio State has completed one pass. Jacory Harris, master of the armpunt, has two touchdown passes.

Just throwing that out there.

Baylor's Robert Griffin III Continues Offensive Fireworks, But Stephen F. Austin Is No TCU

Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III had to bide his time last week during a bye on the schedule, but he picked up right where he left off against the TCU Horned Frogs two weeks ago. Griffin has dominated the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks through the first quarter and a half on Saturday evening.

The Bears have 274 total yards, 201 of which have been produced by Griffin. He is 13-of-14 for 132 yards and two touchdowns passes. Not to be outdone, his ground game is also on fire, averaging 11.5 yards per carry (six carries, 69 yards).

He'll need to take it up a notch if he wants to match his five touchdown passes against the Horned Frogs. This is Stephen F. Austin, after all. He should have five touchdowns in the air and on the ground. OK, that's a hyperbole, but he should be all over the Lumberjacks.

For more college football action, stick with SB Nation's NCAA Football Week 3 StoryStream.

PHOTO: Luke Fickell, Al Golden Bro Out At Midfield

Oklahoma Vs. FSU: Travis Lewis A Go In Tallahassee

Injured Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Travis Lewis is suited up for OU's Saturday night game against the Florida St. Seminoles, Travis Haney reports. Lewis broke part of his foot in August and was expected to be out until early October, but had hinted at the possibility of playing this week before appearing to downplay his chances. In private, he'd apparently been maintaining he'd play.

As Haney notes, Sooners coach Bob Stoops never actually ruled out the possibility of Lewis participating. There's a big question of how much of an impact he can make, considering he's not yet 100 percent, but even seeing Lewis in uniform is going to provide a big boost for Oklahoma in a critical road game.

As a junior, Lewis piled up 109 tackles and three interceptions, including six tackles and a pick against FSU.

For more on this game, head to Oklahoma Sooners blog Crimson And Cream Machine and FSU blog Tomahawk Nation.

Navy Vs. South Carolina Halftime Update: After Shaky Start, Gamecocks Have 17-14 Lead

When Navy took a 7-0 lead early, and then established another 14-7 margin later in the first half, you could almost feel the nerves begin to fill Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. After all, Navy had dashed South Carolina's dreams before, beating the Gamecocks to knock them out of the national championship hunt in 1984, one of the best seasons in school history.

And for the lion's share of the first half, Navy's triple-option offense had its way with the Gamecocks, piling up 196 rushing yards on 29 carries and converting five of the Midshipmen's first seven third-down conversions. When South Carolina finally got Navy off the field on a fourth-down attempt, it was the first time Navy had not cashed in a drive since Navy punted on its opening drive.

That opened the door for South Carolina to take a lead into the locker room. South Carolina moved the ball 32 yards down the field to set up the 48-yard go-ahead field goal. Otherwise, it's been the Marcus Lattimore Show, with a check-in every once in a while on what looks to be an improving Stephen Garcia. After the erratic South Carolina quarterback failed to complete half of his passes in either of the first two games, he's gone 10-of-15 for 117 yards. Which is one fewer yard than Lattimore has gained on the ground on 13 carries. Lattimore also has two touchdowns on the day.

Put all that together, and the Gamecocks take a small lead to halftime. They also get the ball to start the third quarter, giving them a chance to take the kind of lead that even ghosts can't overcome.

For more on the Gamecocks, head to South Carolina blog Garnet And Black Attack. To check on Navy, head over to SB Nation DC.

Florida Vs. Tennessee Final Score: Gators Win In Will Muschamp's First SEC Game

Florida has its first SEC win under Will Muschamp. But the 33-23 triumph the Gators scored against Tennessee in The Swamp was not nearly as easy as it could have been.

The Gators survived a sloppy second half that included two Tyler Bray touchdown passes — Tennessee's quarterback had three for the game — and the lion's share of their staggering 15 penalties.

But Tennessee had virtually no answer for Chris Rainey, Florida's dynamic speedster. Rainey rushed for 108 yards on a career-high 21 carries, added the longest touchdown reception in school history on an 83-yard catch-and-run, and blocked the fifth punt of his college career, and all of that despite briefly heading to the sideline with an apparent shoulder injury.

Tennessee sorely missed its best offensive weapon, Justin Hunter, who went out with a knee injury in the first quarter and did not return. Da'Rick Rogers (five catches, 62 yards, one touchdown) and Mychal Rivera (five catches, 71 yards, one touchdown) provided production, but the Vols couldn't stretch the field without their deep threat, and couldn't come back from a 30-7 hole in the third quarter because of it.

For more on Florida, head over to Alligator Army; for more on the Vols, check out Rocky Top Talk. For more on the SEC, visit Team Speed Kills. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

Virginia Tech Vs. Arkansas State Final Score: Hokies Thaw Out Red Wolves

The Virginia Tech Hokies defense again took care of business against an overmatched opponent, limiting Arkansas State to 273 total yards in a 26-7 VT win. The Hokies are now averaging only 10 points allowed per game this season, with Marshall up next.

VPI's defense accounted for as many scores as did Hugh Freeze's offense, in fact, posting a safety after Ryan Aplin gave the Red Wolves an early lead.

Arkansas State was able to keep the margin from getting out of hand by forcing Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas into a pair of interceptions. Otherwise, Thomas went 21-of-33 for  291 yards while running for 28. Danny Coale caught 128 of those yards, and David Thomas ran for 86.

Call me crazy, but I think this means Virginia Tech is better than Memphis, who Arkansas State crushed last week.

For more Hokies, head to Virginia Tech blog Gobbler Country.

Nebraska Vs. Washington Final Score: Huskers Use Strong Second Half In 51-38

At the half in Lincoln, Nebraska held a slim, 20-17 lead over the Washington Huskies and looked to be headed for a second-half dogfight. But in the span of a few minutes, Nebraska took complete control, scoring on a one-yard touchdown, recovering a fumble at the goal-line and punching it in to turn a three-point lead into a 17-point lead while putting the Huskies on their heels.

Nebraska scored 24 unanswered points to open the half, then hung on to survive a late Washington push in a 51-38 win. Washington piled on 21 points of their own in the final quarter, with Nebraska adding a touchdown for good measure to ensure the victory.

Keith Price passed for 274 yards and four touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions in the loss. Price was hobbled by two bad knees, sustaining some kind of right knee injury at the hands of the Huskers to go with an existing left knee injury. Taylor Martinez completed just 10 of 21 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns while also running for 83 yards and a score.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Nebraska blog Corn Nation and Washington blog UW Dawg Pound. Here’s this week’s college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Michigan State Vs. Notre Dame Final Score: Irish Get A Win, Beat Michigan State 31-13

At some point in the fourth quarter, even Notre Dame fans had to start feeling comfortable. After all, they had watched the Irish cough up a late lead last week against Michigan, so they were probably a bit more cautious than usual about assuming that the game had been won. But at some point -- maybe when they took a 31-13 lead? -- even the most nervous of fans had to think the Irish had it won.

A statistically dominating win, it wasn't. The best player on the field numerically was Kirk Cousins, who carved up the Notre Dame secondary as part of a 34-for-53, 329-yard day. Cousins had a touchdown and an interception on the day. His favorite target was B.J. Cunningham, who caught 12 balls for 158 yards. But it wasn't enough to overcome Notre Dame's shutting down of the running game; the Spartans managed only 29 yards on 23 carries, a 1.3 yard average.

Notre Dame's numbers on offense were more modest. Tommy Rees was 18-of-26 for 161 yards, a touchdown and an interception. The Irish ran for 114 yards on 32 carries. But it was enough for a win, which is all that really matters for Notre Dame after a rough couple of weeks.

For more on this game, head to Notre Dame blog One Foot Down and Michigan State blog The Only Colors, plus SB Nation Detroit.

Jerry Kill Returns, Minnesota Gets Its First Win Of The Year

Jerry Kill was back on the sidelines on Saturday, just one week after suffering a scary stroke during the Minnesota Golden Gophers' loss to New Mexico State. It was a great moment, with Kill being applauded by the students before the game. And then his Golden Gophers went out and picked up their first win of the season, defeating Miami of Ohio, 29-23.

While it's not often we applaud just seeing a coach on the field, but having Kill back on the sidelines is certainly cause for celebration.

Via cjzero

Texas Vs. UCLA Final Score: Mack Brown Owns Rose Bowl Once More

After winning two straight Rose Bowls earlier in the decade, the Texas Longhorns have again made Pasadena feel like home. The Horns downed the UCLA Bruins 49-20, retaliating for at least a portion of those three straight blowout losses at the hands of the mighty Bruins.

It was 21-0 before UCLA got on the scoreboard, and the Bruins wouldn't come within 15 points for the rest of the competition. The Horns coasted out the victory on the legs of Malcolm Brown and others, with Brown posting 114 of Texas' 240 rushing yards.

Both teams fiddled with their quarterback presentations, but only UT's rearrangement was by design. Case McCoy and David Ash carried out their ordained rotation, though they only combined to throw 18 times. Receiver Jaxon Shipley got to throw a five-yard touchdown pass at one point too. (Wow, Garrett Gilbert is WAY down the depth chart now.)

UCLA, however, had to excuse Kevin Prince after three quick interceptions, with Richard Brehaut faring somewhat better. At least he didn't turn the ball over.

For more, pay a visit to Texas Longhorns blog Burnt Orange Nation and UCLA Bruins blog Bruins Nation, along with various other nations.

Wisconsin Vs. Northern Illinois Final Score: Badgers Blow Out Huskies, 49-7, In Latest Barrage

Another week, another blowout for Russell Wilson and the Wisconsin Badgers. This time, it was Northern Illinois getting clocked, a 49-7 stomping at Soldier Field that saw Northern Illinois fail to score for almost the final 47 minutes of the game.

The Badgers piled up 623 yards on the day, keyed as always by Wilson. The superstar transfer quarterback was 23-of-32 passing for 347 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. He rushed for 39 yards on seven carries. And Montee Ball and James White had 91 rushing yards each and three touchdowns between them. None of the eight receivers Wilson hit had more than 80 yards, which gives you an idea of how well he spreads the ball around.

NIU, for its part, could only manage 236 yards. The ground game was largely shut down, with the Huskies rushing for just 63 yards. The longest run of the day was for 15 yards. Chandler Harnish was 15-of-24 passing for 165 yards.

Wisconsin's next opponent is South Dakota. It seems unlikely that the Coyotes will be the one to stop the Badgers onslaught.

For more on Wisconsin's big win, head over to Bucky's 5th Quarter. NIU fans can consider the team's loss at Red And Black Attack. And stay with our gameday college football stream to see all the news and scores.

Florida Vs. Tennessee Score Update: Chris Rainey Stakes Gators To Big Lead

Florida's built its lead over Tennessee in the third quarter, but the Vols have gotten a touchdown back, and now trail 30-13.

Florida's first touchdown came on a fourth-down run by Trey Burton, capping a seven-play, 42-yard drive, but its second was spectacular. One play after being met by two Vols in the backfield on a toss, Chris Rainey took a John Brantley checkdown and blazed through the Tennessee defense for a 83-yard touchdown reception, the longest in Florida history by a running back.

Tennessee pulled a score back by capitalizing on a Florida turnover. Jeff Demps had the ball ripped out after being stood up on carry, and Tennessee took advantage of great field position to get its second score of the game on a strike from Tyler Bray to Da'Rick Rogers. But a failed two-point conversion try leaves the Vols three possessions back.

For more on Florida, head over to Alligator Army; for more on the Vols, check out Rocky Top Talk. For more on the SEC, visit Team Speed Kills. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

Florida State Vs. Oklahoma Preview: The Big Game Draws Near

You've no doubt heard by now that Florida State is facing the media and coaches' No. 1 team in the nation tonight when they square off at home with the Oklahoma Sooners. This has traditionally not been an endeavor in which Florida State has enjoyed great success.

In fact, Florida State is 1-5 against the top-ranked teams all time, as the St. Petersburg Times points out. (Check out the 2001 result there for your completely irrelevant historical tidbit.) The only win against a No. 1 team came in 1996 against Florida -- and the Gators promptly defeated the Seminoles in the postseason that year to take home the national championship.

But back to this year. If you're still looking for a thorough dissection of the game, Tomahawk Nation has you covered with lengthy previews of the Florida State offense against the Oklahoma defense and the Oklahoma offense against the Florida State defense. Meanwhile, Crimson and Cream Machine sees Roy Finch as a potential X-factor for the Sooners in the game.

Keep an eye on those two blogs as the game approaches and after kickoff for more. And as always, check in with our college football Saturday stream for all the news and scores.

Caption This Photo: Some Guy Being Mean To Boston College

TCU Vs. ULM Final Score: Frogs Survive Upset Scare, Maybe Not Realignment Scare

The TCU Horned Frogs let the Lousiana-Monroe Warhawks get out to a 17-14 lead at the end of the first quarter, but tightened up on their way to a 38-17 victory. For a moment there it looked like it might be a terrible day all around for TCU -- which might be about to find itself without a stable conference for the future -- so let's feel happy that the Frogs pulled it together.

Josh Boyce was the star for TCU, catching 134 of Casey Pachall's 204 passing yards and his only touchdown toss. The Frogs gave up 314 yards and turned the ball over twice, but managed to hold ULM to 4.6 yards per play.  

The box score might not present all that impressive of a victory over a weaker foe, but the final score looks nice. And it certainly could've been more suspenseful.

For more, stop by TCU blog Frogs O' War.

PHOTO: Rick Neuheisel Still The Only One Who Cares

Ball Falls Off Tee, Miami (Ohio) Kicks Off Anyway

Marquise Goodwin's Huge Block: Illegal Or Not?

Florida Vs. Tennessee Halftime Score: Gators Up, But Will Muschamp Is Livid

Florida seemed like a juggernaut early on against Tennessee, but late proficiency from Tyler Bray helped the Vols right the ship in the second quarter. At the half in Gainesville, Florida leads, 16-7.

Bray and the Vols put together a six-play, 89-yard drive in the second quarter to score the first touchdown against Florida's defense this year, and appear to be finding a rhythm through the air after flailing with a more balanced run-pass approach in the first quarter.

Meanwhile, the Gators went from wreaking havoc early to drawing tons of penalties late. Florida committed eight penalties for 80 yards in the first half, including four pass interference infractions. That string of yellow flags earned the referees a tongue-lashing from a livid Will Muschamp as the half ended, as the fiery Florida coach berated them on the way to the locker room.

For more on Florida, head over to Alligator Army; for more on the Vols, check out Rocky Top Talk. For more on the SEC, visit Team Speed Kills. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

Washington Vs. Nebraska Score: Huskers Late Field Goal Results In Halftime Lead

The third matchup in the last year between the Washington Huskies and Nebraska Cornhuskers is more Holiday Bowl than Husky Stadium, with a tight battle underway in Lincoln. After a early spurt of scoring from both sides, the defenses settled in, slowing the pace down a bit as the half wore on.

Nebraska struck quickly, using just two plays and 34 seconds to take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. But Washington answered the bell, striking back with an 80-yard drive to knot the score at seven.

All went quiet until a Nebraska field goal gave the Huskers a three-point advantage midway through the first quarter. After trading fruitless possessions, the Huskies found the end zone again, taking a 14-10 lead early in the second quarter on a Keith Price pass to Jermaine Kearse. The touchdown was Kearse's second on the day.

Nebraska added a touchdown of their own just over a minute later as Taylor Martinez found Aaron Green for the score as the Cornhuskers jumped back into the lead, 17-14. The teams traded field goals to end the half, with Nebraska kicking its as time expired to head into the break with a three-point lead, 20-17.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Nebraska blog Corn Nation and Washington blog UW Dawg Pound. Here’s this week’s college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Texas Vs. UCLA Halftime Score: Case McCoy, Horns Lead Big

The UCLA Bruins have won three straight games against the Texas Longhorns, dating back to 1998. The combined score in those games: 149-46. A resounding win by the Horns in the Rose Bowl wouldn't make up for all that, but UT fans would still be pretty happy about it. < --- analysis

So far, the Longhorns are on the right track, leading 28-10 at the half. The biggest box score so far has been UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince, who pitched three interceptions on seven attempts before giving way to Richard Brehaut.

The all-new Case McCoy-David Ash starting rotation has piled up 137 yards and two touchdowns on 16 attempts, most of that by McCoy. Ash has yet to express himself by breaking a run or two, but if Texas' defense can continue to haunt UCLA's passing game, he might not have to.

For more, pay a visit to Texas Longhorns blog Burnt Orange Nation and UCLA Bruins blog Bruins Nation, along with various other nations.

Notre Dame Vs. Michigan State Halftime Score: Cierre Wood Gives Irish The Edge

I don't know how to put this, so let's just come out and say it. For the second week in a row, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a Michigan team on the ropes. I don't mean to make certain implications about what might happen in the second half against the Michigan St. Spartans, but a 21-10 lead feels pretty good against a team that lacks Denard Robinson, doesn't it?

Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood has a pair of touchdowns and 64 yards, making him Notre Dame's most effective weapon so far. Tommy Rees has been picked off, but otherwise has missed only thrice in his 11 attempts.

Sparty is struggling on third down, converting only two of seven and failing on a fourth-down try. Neither team has been explosive on offense, but MSU's difficulties have them averaging more than a yard less per play than Notre Dame is. 

For more on this game, head to Notre Dame blog One Foot Down and Michigan State blog The Only Colors, plus SB Nation Detroit.

VIDEO: Dabo Swinney And The Art Of The Sideline Interview

VIDEO: Iowa Hawkeyes Celebrate Game-winning Interception, Hero Toppled

Florida Vs. Tennessee Score Update: Will Muschamp's Gators Dominant

Florida may not be the same sort of dominant team that Urban Meyer won two national championships with, but the Gators have dominated Tennessee so far in Will Muschamp's first SEC game as a head coach. The Gators lead, 16-0, in the second quarter in Gainesville.

Florida kicker Caleb Sturgis has followed an early touchdown from John Brantley to Trey Burton with three first half field goals, and he's gotten the opportunities to kick them because of Florida's overwhelming defense.

Since Justin Hunter left the game on Tennessee's first offensive series, the Vols have failed to earn even one first down, repeatedly giving the Gators great field position. And Chris Rainey compounded the Vols' field position problems by blocking a punt, the fifth of his Florida career.

But old red zone woes have kept the Gators from turning this game into a blowout. Florida's had first downs at Tennessee's 11- and 13-yard line and come away with only field goals.

For more on Florida, head over to Alligator Army; for more on the Vols, check out Rocky Top Talk. For more on the SEC, visit Team Speed Kills. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

PHOTO: Clemson's Mascot Mellows Out, Still Haunts Your Dreams

Michigan State Vs. Notre Dame Score: Irish Lead 14-10 Despite Early Turnovers

It looked like Notre Dame isn't going to take any chances of an interesting game this week. Despite some early hiccups, the Fighting Irish took an early 14-3 lead against Michigan State as the first quarter drew to a close. But then they let the Spartans back in the game.

Notre Dame has already turned over the football twice, but Michigan State struggled to capitalize. All but 11 of their 36 yards of total offense in the first quarter came on a catch by B.J. Cunningham at the end of the frame. The Spartans had minus-1 yards rushing on eight attempts in the first fifteen minutes.

The Fighting Irish have spent their time scoring on big plays. Cierre Wood has a 22-yard touchdown run, part of his 57 yards so far. The other Notre Dame touchdown came on an 89-yard kickoff return by Kevin Muma following Michigan State's 40-yard field goal by Dan Conroy.

But Michigan State showed signs of life on its last drive, going 80 yards on 11 plays to cut the deficit to 14-10 early in the second quarter.

For more on this game from the Notre Dame side, visit One Foot Down. The Michigan State perspective is at The Only Colors. And stay here at our college football Saturday stream for all the scores and news.

Bodies: The Florida-Tennessee Photo Essay

Justin Hunter Injury: Tennessee Star's Return Questionable After Injuring Knee

Justin Hunter was expected to be a major factor for Tennessee in their annual rivalry game against Florida. Instead, a knee injury may mean Hunter is done for the day after one catch.

Hunter, who limped off the field, favoring his left knee, after a first quarter catch, remains in the locker room at The Swamp, and his return has been termed questionable by Tennessee. CBS' Tracy Wolfson reported that Hunter is still being examined, and that one of Tennessee trainers conveyed Hunter's condition to the Vols' wide receivers coach by merely shaking his head.

Without Hunter, the Vols' vaunted passing attack, which ranks 10th nationally, may be severely limited. Tyler Bray will have to go to Da'Rick Rogers more if Hunter cannot return.

For more on Florida, head over to Alligator Army; for more on the Vols, check out Rocky Top Talk; for more on the SEC, visit Team Speed Kills. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

Kevin Prince Is Texas' Best Offensive Weapon

Wisconsin Vs. NIU Score: Russell Wilson Yet To Cool Down, Badgers Up

All Russell Wilson everything continues. The Wisconsin Badgers are leading 14-7 early in their first real challenge of the season, with Wilson throwing a pair of touchdowns to Nick Toon against the Northern Illinois Huskies. In eight attempts, Wilson has missed just once, and has already thrown for 127 yards a minute into the second quarter.

Oh, and he's the game's leading rusher, with 25 yards. Jared Abbrederis is Wisconsin's leading receiver after securing a 37-yard grab.

NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish is putting up a fight, however, going 5-of-8 for 70 yards so far. Perez Ashford has been good for 46 of those yards. 

Through two games and one quarter, Wilson has thrown for 571 yards and rushed for 98. That might not sound like a whole lot, but with as good as the rest of Wisconsin's team already was, it certainly appears to have provided a jump to another level.

For more, head over to Wisconsin Badgers blog Bucky's 5th Quarter and NIU-friendly Hustle Belt, the blog of MAC culture.

Nebraska Vs. Washington Score: Fast Start Fizzles, Cornhuskers Lead

The Nebraska Cornhuskers came firing out of the gate in Lincoln, putting the Washington Huskies in an early hole with a quick strike on the first possession of the game. In a moment reminiscent of last year's regular season matchup, Nebraska quickly found the end zone, taking just 34 seconds this time around. After a solid kick return, Taylor Martinez took over, and took advantage of a Washington defensive miscue along the way.

Martinez needed all of two plays to cover 53 yards, picking up 50 on the first play from scrimmage -- a long pass to Kenny Bell. On the next play, Martinez rolled to his right and found Tyler Legate for the touchdown, giving Nebraska an early 7-0 lead.

But unlike the last year's September matchup, the Huskies quickly answered back, driving 80 yards in six plays for the score. Keith Price found Jermaine Kearse for 38 yards and the touchdown, knotting the score at seven.

Nebraska added a field goal later in the first, but the defenses finally found their groove along the way. Since the early barrage of scoring, it's been a slog, with both teams stalling on the offensive side of the back.

Near the end of the first quarter, Nebraska leads Washington, 10-7.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Nebraska blog Corn Nation and Washington blog UW Dawg Pound. Here’s this week’s college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Justin Hunter Injury: Tennessee Loses Star WR Against Florida

The key to Tennessee's success this season is likely to be the passing game, and particularly the connecting between Tyler Bray and his solid wide receiving corps. And one of the key members of that corps is Justin Hunter -- which is why it had to be sickening for Tennessee fans to see Hunter land and immediately crumple on an early play in a crucial game against Florida.

Hunter appeared to hurt his left knee. And he was later seen walking gingerly toward the locker room, though it's obviously not yet clear how badly he's hurt.

Last year, Hunter had 16 catches for 415 yards and seven touchdowns. He was on pace to breeze past those marks this year, having already caught 17 balls this year for 314 yards and two touchdowns so far this season. How soon he returns will decide whether he can pass them anyway.

For more on Hunter and Tennessee, head to Rocky Top Talk. For more on the game from a Florida perspective, check out Alligator Army. And stay here at our college football Saturday stream for scores and news.

Duke Beats Boston College, 20-19

Boston College is pretty bad at football.

Florida Vs. Tennessee Score: Gators Bolt Out Of The Gate

Florida and Tennessee are renewing their rivalry in Gainesville today, and the key match-up before the game was assumed to be Tennessee's potent offense against Florida's talented defense. It turns out that the Vols may have a high-octane attack to deal with, too.

Florida used a no-huddle hurry-up offense to keep the Vols off balance on the first drive of the game, and John Brantley completed all five of his passes for the Gators, finding Trey Burton for a one-yard touchdown pass to finish the drive and help give Florida a 7-0 lead.

The Gators have won six straight games in this series, and haven't lost to Tennessee since Ron Zook was prowling the sidelines in Gainesville.

For more on Florida, head over to Alligator Army; for more on the Vols, check out Rocky Top Talk. For more on the SEC, visit Team Speed Kills. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

West Virginia Vs. Maryland Final Score: Mountaineers Escape With 37-31 Win

West Virginia fans couldn't really begin to breathe easily until Eain Smith picked off Danny O'Brien for the Maryland quarterback's third interception of the afternoon. At that point, West Virginia was able to kneel out the clock and escape with a 37-31 victory.

It shouldn't have been that close; Maryland led 34-10 at one point. But three unanswered touchdowns by Maryland turned a laugher into a close game.

Geno "Genocide" Smith was 36-of-49 for 388 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Smith's favorite target was Tavon Austin, who had 11 catches for 122 yards, but he was one of just three receivers with 100 yards through the air. Stedman Bailey had eight grabs for 113 yards and a touchdown, and Ivan McCartney caught eight passes for 101 yards. The Moutaineers were held to 84 yards -- even before a few kneel-downs to kill clock -- and a pair of touchdowns on the ground. They didn't have a carry for more than 10 yards in the game.

Maryland, meanwhile, churned out yardage and points through the land and the air. O'Brien was 34-of-52 for 289 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions -- one of which was the most painful. Davin Meggett's 18 carries for 114 yards and a touchdown led the way for the Terps ground attack, which gained 188 yards on the day.

West Virginia now turns its attention to LSU from the SEC. Maryland prepares for Temple, which narrowly lost to Penn State today.

For more on the West Virginia win, visit The Smoking Musket. Join other Maryland fans in chewing over the loss at Testudo Times. And stay with our gameday college football stream to keep an eye on all the goings-on.

Auburn Vs. Clemson Final Score: Charmed Winning Streak Ends In Death Valley

(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

A 17-game winning streak is something to be proud of, Auburn Tigers fans. So is a run of 14 straight wins over a local semi-rival. But the Clemson Tigers pulled away with a 38-24 victory in Death Valley, likely knocking Auburn out of the top 25 for the first time since 2009.

Tajh Boyd tore Auburn's defense to pieces, posting 386 yards and four touchdowns through the air in addition to a handful of useful runs. Clemson combined for 241 yards rushing, led by D.J. Howard's 85, while Sammy Watkins caught 10 passes for 155 yards and a pair of scores.

Auburn's offense did some damage of its own, racking up 435 yards -- only 189 shy of Clemson! -- including 151 yards from Michael Dyer. But Clemson was unstoppable on third down, converting an absurd 14 of its 18 opportunities, which helped limit Auburn's offense to only 23 minutes worth of possession.

For more, stop by Clemson blog Shakin' The Southland and Auburn blog Track 'Em Tigers.

Michigan Vs. Eastern Michigan Final Score: Denard Robinson Overpowers Eagles

Michigan kept things simple against their Washtenaw County neighbors, running the ball all day. Unfortunately for Eastern Michigan, knowing the plan and stopping it were two different matters. Michigan cruised to a 31-3 win.

Denard Robinson carried the ball 26 times for 198 yards and a touchdown, just two yards shy of his 11th career 200-yard game. Vincent Smith added 118 yards on nine carries, with Fitzgerald Toussaint mustering a respectable (but relatively pedestrian) 46 yards on 11 carries.

All told, Michigan ran the ball 50 times compared to just 18 pass attempts, but like last week against Notre Dame, Robinson made the most of his few completions, tallying two touchdowns among his seven completions for 98 yards.

If you thought Michigan's play-calling was imbalanced, consider that Eastern attempted just six passes the entire game. The Eagles entered the contest averaging well over 300 rushing yards a game in their first two games, and they were determined to stick with their strengths -- final score be damned. They managed 207 yards (4.5 yards per carry), but aside from giving Michigan a first-quarter scare, they were never in the game.  Javonti Greene finished with 21 carries for 80 yards, while quarterback Alex Gillett finished with 11 carries for 61 yards.

For more on Michigan, visit Maize and Brew. For more on the MAC, check out Hustle Belt. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

Iowa Vs. Pitt Final Score: Hawkeyes Come Back From 21 Down

The Iowa Hawkeyes trailed the Pittsburgh Panthers, 27-10, early in the fourth quarter, but then the ACCness set in for Pitt. Actually, they're still a Big East team, so the combination of Big Eastness and ACCness set in, which is even worse.

The Hawkeyes scored three unanswered touchdowns, all three passes by James Vandenberg. Kevonte Martin-Manley hauled in two of them, with Keenan Davis snagging the other. Micah Hyde picked off Tino Sunseri to seal it up, and the Hawks restored some of the vibes that had been soured by their triple-overtime loss to state rival Iowa State.

Iowa won the yardage battle, had more first downs and had two fewer turnovers, but of course it wasn't until the fourth that all those yards started to arrive. 

Vandenberg finished with 399 yards on 31-of-48 passing.

For more, visit Iowa blog Black Heart Gold Pants and Pitt blog Cardiac Hill.

Penn State Vs. Temple Score: Offense, Special Teams Optional In 14-10 Nitany Lions Win

The Temple Owls had Penn State on the ropes for much of the afternoon on Saturday, clinging to a three-point lead late as the Nitany Lions struggled to field a competent offense. The matchup was far from pretty, and felt like it would come down to which team took advantage of just one opportunity without screwing it up. After all, we'd witnessed a comedy of errors throughout the afternoon, with both teams trading interceptions, fumbling away chances and just throwing special teams out the window at one point.

On its final drive, Penn State finally broke through, but it didn't come easy. Within field goal range and facing a fourth down twice, the Nitany Lions opted to go for it, and it was the right move. Consider that the Nitany Lions were 0-3 on field goal attempts, having one blocked, missing one and doinking the third, which would've tied the game in the fourth, off the upright. It was the field goal attempt trifecta.

But forgoing the field goal paid off as Michael Zordich found the end zone on a dive from the three. Prior to the play, the Nitany Lions converted a fourth down from inside the five, and another from about 30 yards out.

Temple had one last opportunity, but bungled it away, driving to midfield, then stalling. On fourth and long, Penn State force a fumble, and it was all over for the Owls, who were attempting to beat Penn State for the first time in 70 years.

You final score: Penn State 14, Temple 10.

For more on Penn State, head over to Black Shoe Diaries; for more on the Owls, check out MAC blog Hustle Belt. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

West Virginia Vs. Maryland Update: Things Get Interesting After 21 Straight Maryland Points

It's not over yet for Maryland. West Virginia at one point appeared to be walking away with its game against Maryland. Now, things are still in the Mountaineers favor, but they're getting a bit dicier.

West Virginia held a 34-10 lead early in the fourth quarter. Since then, the Terps have scored on a Davin Meggett 20-yard touchdown run, a D.J. Adams six-yard run and another D.J. Adams scoring run for two yards out. Suddenly, West Virginia was facing a three-point lead late and on the road.

Since then, the Mountaineers have connected on a field goal to give themselves a 37-31 lead, but there's still enough time left for Maryland to cause a few more coronaries in Morgantown. And maybe a celebration in College Park, to boot.

For more on the game from the Maryland side of things, go to Testudo Times. West Virginia fans can check out The Smoking Musket. College football fans should stay right here, where our college football gameday stream has you covered.

Penn State Vs. Temple Score: Nittany Lions Take First Lead Of Day

Finally, Penn State is up on Temple. It only took until the 57th minute of the game, too.

After a gutsy fourth down conversion by the Nittany Lions from the Temple 3, Michael Zordich punched in the second Penn State touchdown of the day to stake Joe Paterno's team to a 14-10 lead after the extra point. It's the first lead of the game, and sets Penn State up for a victory resembling its comeback win over Temple in 2010, when the Nittany Lions trailed until late in the third quarter but eventually prevailed.

The Owls haven't beaten Penn State since 1941. If they're going to do it on this Saturday, it'll take a last-minute drive.

For more on Penn State, head over to Black Shoe Diaries; for more on the Owls, check out MAC blog Hustle Belt. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

Auburn Vs. Clemson Update: Clemson Up Big On Auburn, 38-24

Clemson seems to enjoy being an escape artist. They've Houdini'd their way through the first two games of the schedule, having trailed both Troy and Wofford at various points before rallying for a win. And they're about to do the same thing to Auburn, having taken a 38-24 lead after trailing by 14 twice.

Since the half, Clemson has scored on a 65-yard pass from Tajh Boyd to Sammy Watkins and another, 19-yard scoring strike from Boyd to Watkins, and a 38-yard field goal by Chandler Cantanzaro. Boyd is now 24-of-34 for 321 yards and four touchdowns. Auburn has countered with a 38-yard Cody Parkey field goal, which is akin to bringing your grandmother to a sumo wrestling match.

Not that this game is out of reach. As long as there is time on the clock for either of these offenses to score, the game is not over. But it's certainly getting late for the Tigers (Auburn variety) in the Upstate.

For more on this game, check out our Auburn block Track Em Tigers and our Clemson blog Shakin the Southland. Keep an eye on all the major scores here on our college football gameday stream.

College Football Saturday's Early Theme: Upsets That Aren't Upsets

The Vanderbilt Commodores are walloping the Mississippi Rebels 30-0 right now. That sounds like an upset, doesn't it? Vandy's the kid the SEC copies its test answers from, while Ole Miss is the big school in a football-insane state. But Vandy frequently beats the Rebels -- four times in the past six years, in fact -- though Ole Miss blog Red Cup Rebellion attributes the phenomenon largely to scheduling.

Elsewhere in Scores That Sound Like Upsets But Probably Aren't:

The Pittsburgh Panthers are up, 27-17, on the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa lost to Iowa State a couple weeks ago. So.

Defending national champion and No. 21 Auburn is behind by nine points to the unranked Clemson Tigers. But Clemson came one fluke play short of taking Auburn to double-overtime last year. (And Cam Newton's gone.)

The West Virginia Mountaineers are up, 34-31, on the Maryland Terrapins. That might sound like an upset to true believers in the power of Under Armour. It's not. A Terps win wouldn't really be that big of an upset either, even though WVU is ranked. /watering on every parade

The early afternoon's only true upset alerts: Penn State is down, 10-7, to Temple, and TCU is in an early 17-14 shootout with Louisiana-Monroe.

Stick with us for more college football news and scores.

Penn State Vs. Temple Score: Owls Clinging To Fourth Quarter Lead

Penn State's chances to take control of its match-up with Temple keep getting better. But the Nittany Lions still haven't broken through in Philadelphia, trailing the Owls 10-7 in the fourth quarter.

After blocking a field goal in the second quarter, Temple blocked a punt in the third — earning an incremental field position advantage — and then got a break when the Nittany Lions turned great field position after a Chaz Powell interception into nothing, missing a fourth quarter field goal that clanged off the right upright.

It was the third missed field goal for Penn State, which has outgained Temple by over 100 yards, today, and it might well be followed by a fourth kick if the current Nittany Lions drive into Temple territory, also set up by an interception, stalls.

For more on Penn State, head over to Black Shoe Diaries; for more on the Owls, check out MAC blog Hustle Belt. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

ULM Vs. TCU Score: Warhawks Lead Horned Frogs Early, 10-7

It's always important to announce, before you start throwing up the "upset alert," that it's early. In fact, we're only in the first quarter between Louisana-Monroe and TCU. But early, things are not looking good for the home team.

ULM has gone toe-to-toe against TCU -- gaining 111 yards to the Horned Frogs' 127, with quarteback Kolton Browning going 8-of-9 for 57 yards and a touchdown. Robert Griffin III is apparently not the only one who can carve up the TCU defense, which could present huge problems for the Horned Frogs when they get into the meat of the Mountain West schedule. Brent Leonard was on the receiving end of a 21-yard touchdown throw from Browning.

Casey Pachall of TCU is 3-of-6 for 79 yards and a touchdown. But for the moment, a Justin Manton field goal is the difference.

For more on this game from the TCU perspective, check out Frogs O' War. And keep an eye on the college football Saturday stream here at SBNation for all the news and scores.

The Ole Miss Rebels' Day In A Single Image

PHOTO: Vanderbilt Will Protect Its Logo At All Costs

VIDEO: Maryland Fan Really Wants To Go, Probably Needs More Under Armour

Auburn Vs. Clemson Update: Tigers Tied With Tigers, 21-21, At The Half

And now it's tied. Auburn led by 14-0 and 21-7 at different points in the first half, but the Tigers (Clemson variety) have stormed back to even things up at 21 apiece. If these teams keep things going at the current pace, the second half promises to be another barnburner.

The Tigers (Auburn variety) have largely relied on the running game, picking up 157 yards on the ground -- including 86 yards and two touchdowns by Michael Dyer on 10 carries. Quarterback Barrett Trotter is 8-of-14 for 128 yards and a touchdown.

Clemson, meanwhile, is relying on Tajh Boyd to do the heavy lifting. The Tigers (Clemson variety) quarterback is 16-of-24 for 171 yards and two touchdowns. Andre Ellington has added 33 yards and a score on 10 carries and a touchdown, though he's mostly making slow and steady progress -- his long run of the afternoon is for nine yards. Sammy Watkins has carried the ball for 25 yards once and four yards another time.

Contributing to the outburst is both teams' lightning-fast tempo. We've already had 81 offensive plays -- not counting the snaps for punts and the like. Dabo Swinney's reaction when an ESPN sideline reporter asked him what he thought about the high snap count? "We don't give a crap." Apparently not.

West Virginia Vs. Maryland Halftime Score: Mountaineers Rolling Early

The West Virginia Mountaineers are ranked 18th in the nation for a reason, apparently, as they have made Maryland Terrapins look nearly as awful as their jerseys through one half of play. The halftime score doesn't even make it look as bad as it could have been, either, as West Virginia leads just 27-10 after settling for a field goal on their final drive of the half.

Maryland actually started out just fine, taking a 3-0 lead to start the game on a Nick Ferrara field goal, but the Mountaineers countered that with a 24-0 run before Maryland scored its first touchdown with just a couple of minutes left in the second quarter.

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith, which is decidedly not short for genocide, has completed 21 of his 28 first half passing attempts, but it's been the running game punching the ball across the goal line as both Andrew Buie and Vernard Roberts have run across the goal line in the first half of play.

A 37-yard interception return for Terance Garvin, on the receiving end of an errant Danny O'Brien pass, accounted for the Mountaineers other first-half touchdown. Maryland's lone non-field goal came when Kevin Dorsey caught an on-target 18-yard pass from O'Brien with 2:32 left in the first half.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Maryland blog Testudo Times and West Virginia blog The Smoking Musket. Here's this week's college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation's college football news hub for more.

Temple Vs. Penn State Halftime Score: Owls Up On Nittany Lions, 10-7

Temple's now done something in 2011 it didn't do against Penn State in 2010: retaken the lead. But leading at halftime? That's old hat.

The Owls answered Penn State's second quarter touchdown drive with a field goal drive of their own, getting a 16-yard completion from Chester Stewart to Joe Jones and a 22-yard run from Matt Brown to set up Brandon McManus' 40-yard kick to make it 10-7.

And then the Owls kept that advantage heading into halftime by blocking a Penn State field goal — set up by the longest offensive play of the day in Philadelphia, a Matt McGloin bomb to Derek Moye for 40 yards — at the half's end.

For more on Penn State, head over to Black Shoe Diaries; for more on the Owls, check out MAC blog Hustle Belt. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

Michigan Vs. Eastern Michigan Score: Denard Robinson Kills EMU's Momentum

via Getty Images

Eastern Michigan got on the board first, and for a brief moment they looked like they might extend their lead when Tyler Benz threw into the end zone on a trick play ... but then Michigan safety Thomas Gordon came down with the ball. 

On the very next play, Denard Robinson did what Denard Robinson does, breaking off a 52-yard run. He added a 22-yard run a few plays later, eventually finding Kevin Kroger in the end zone for a nine-yard touchdown, capping off an impressive 97-yard drive.  Michigan leads 7-3, and all is right with the world.

Eastern might be tougher than Michigan realized ... but they're still Eastern. They may challenge Michigan's decidedly average defense, but we're already seeing they can't contain Robinson (who can?), at least not for very long. As I publish this update, Robinson already has 120 rushing yards on 13 carries. 

Update: Robinson just ran for an 11-yard touchdown. See what I mean? 14-3, Michigan. 

For more on Michigan, visit Maize and Brew. For more on the MAC, check out Hustle Belt. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

Penn State Vs. Temple Update: Nittany Lions Tie Game In Second Quarter

Temple's lead against Penn State in 2011 was shorter than its 2010 advantage. Silas Redd capped a second quarter drive by the Nittany Lions with a 21-yard scamper to pay dirt, and the score is tied, 7-7, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

The major difference for Penn State on its scoring drive? Theoretically, the insertion of Matt McGloin for Robert Bolden at quarterback. But McGloin completed just two of three passes for eight yards on the drive, and it was Redd, who now has eight carries for 52 yards, who carried the Nits on their 50-yard, seven-play drive.

Temple has struggled on offense since its 82-yard scoring drive, but are in the process of driving into Penn State territory.

For more on Penn State, head over to Black Shoe Diaries; for more on the Owls, check out MAC blog Hustle Belt. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

Auburn Vs. Clemson Update: Tigers Both Score, Now 21-7 Halfway Through 2nd

Not that anyone really expected the Tigers vs. Tigers game to be an old-school, defensive clash. But it's turning into a track meet quickly. Auburn struck first -- twice -- before Clemson joined them on the board with a four-yard pass from Tajh Boyd to DeAndre Hopkins for a touchdown. Auburn promptly scored again to go up 21-7.

About halfway through the second quarter, the two teams have already combined for almost 350 yards to fuel those 28 points. Auburn has already run for 151 yards, while Barrett Trotter has thrown for 103 yards and a touchdown on 10 attempts (six completions). And it could have been worse -- there have been almost as many blown big plays on the game as there have been actual big plays.

Hey, nobody said it was great football. But there's certainly an entertaining game shaping up in the Upstate.

For more on this game, head over to Auburn blog Track Em Tigers or Clemson blog Shakin the Southland. Updates on all of Saturday's action is right here in the college football storystream.

Michigan Vs. Eastern Michigan Score: EMU Up 3-0, Almost Had More

Eastern Michigan is looking surprisingly stout in Ann Arbor today, scoring first with a 21-yard field goal to open the second quarter. It looks bad for Michigan, but things could be worse.

On Eastern’s previous drive, the Eagles took advantage of a Denard Robinson interception to march 72 yards all the way to the Michigan one-yard line. Eagles head coach Ron English decided to go for it on fourth down, but Javonti Greene couldn’t punch it in. Michigan quickly went three and out on the following possession, though, and the Eagles got the ball back on the 24-yard line, which eventually led to Eastern getting on the board first.

Moral of the story? Not sure there is one. Michigan will almost certainly win this game — by several touchdowns — but Eastern isn’t going to lay down.

For more on Michigan, visit Maize n' Brew. For more on the MAC, check out Hustle Belt. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

Pittsburgh Vs. Iowa Score Update: Panthers Lead 10-0 After First Quarter

There are several ways Kirk Ferentz likely saw the season beginning for his Iowa Hawkeyes. Going 1-2 with losses to intrastate rival Iowa State and Pittsburgh was probably not one of them -- but that's the situation Iowa faces as time winds down on the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium with the Panthers leading 10-0.

Pitt quarterback Tino Sunseri is already 5-of-8 for 104 yards and a touchdown, the score going to Devin Street on a 66-yards pass play. Ray Graham has already run for 39 yards on eight carries. Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg has similar numbers to Sunseri's, but with the unwanted addition of a pick.

The other portion of Pitt's lead came on a Kevin Harper 37-yard field goal following a nine-play drive for the Panthers. For now, moving the ball is not proving to be one of PItt's problems.

For more on this game from the Iowa perspective, go to Black Heart Gold Pants. Pitt fans should check out Cardiac Hill. To keep up with all the action, follow SBNation's college football hub.

Auburn Vs. Clemson Score: Auburn Takes 14-0 Lead Off Michael Dyer Run, Barrett Trotter Pass

The Auburn Tigers have taken a 14-0 lead over the Clemson Tigers on a 52-yard run from Michael Dyer and 26-yard touchdown pass from Barrett Trotter to Emory Blake. Auburn has already racked up 162 total yards of offense with 6:12 left in the first quarter. Meanwhile, Clemson's offense has sputtered, with just 34 total yards early on. Quarterback Tajh Boyd started the game 4-for-7 passing for just 29 yards.

Clemson entered the game favored by four against what looked like a vulnerable Auburn squad entering the game. Historically Auburn has dominated the series with a 33-11 all-time record and a 14-0 record since 1951. If Auburn can maintain their stranglehold defense, this game could deteriorate quickly for Clemson. 

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Auburn blog Track Em Tigers and Clemson blog Shaking the Southland. Stay up with all of the scores on the day with our gameday storystream.

Temple Vs. Penn State Score: Owls Leading Early, Looking For First Win In Series Since 1941

Penn State failed to do much against Alabama when the Crimson Tide came to State College in Week 2. Now, the Nittany Lions are having trouble with in-state foe Temple in Week 3, trailing Steve Addazio's Owls 7-0 after the first quarter in Philadelphia.

Bernard Pierce capped an 82-yard touchdown drive with a two-yard run for Temple, and the Owls have stalled two Penn State possessions that threatened to turn into points and benefited from three Penn State penalties and a missed field goal to keep their lead.

The Owls led Penn State in the two teams' 2010 match-up, when Temple led at halftime and deep into the third quarter before ultimately falling, 22-13, but have not beaten the Nittany Lions since 1941. Joe Paterno turned 15 in 1941.

For more on Penn State, head over to Black Shoe Diaries; for more on the Owls, check out MAC blog Hustle Belt. Stay tuned to our college football Week 3 StoryStream for up-to-the-minute updates from around the nation.

West Virginia Vs. Maryland Score: Danny O'Brien Pick Six Makes It 14-3, Eers

With Big East and ACC realignment rumors a-swirlin', the West Virginia Mountaineers are making an early case for their inclusion in a power conference. That's a lot of weight to put on a first quarter touchdown, but look! Big East and ACC teams playing each other today. Awkward.

The Eers led the Maryland Terrapins, 7-3, after Vernard Roberts carried in a nine-yard touchdown run, but a Terence Garvin interception return made it 14-3. In the hyped quarterback duel between WVU's Geno Smith and Maryland's Danny O'Brien, Smith has so far looked more impressive. He's 9-of-11 for 94 yards, while O'Brien is 8-of-13 for 33 and said interception.

Expect a little gunslignin' in this one. Maryland's down a pair of top receivers, but still has to try and keep up with West Virginia's productive offese. And if that Mountaineers defense can start producing too ...

For more, stop by West Virginia blog Smoking Musket and Maryland blog Testudo Times.

Genocide Smith

PHOTO: College GameDay Sign Urges ESPN To Fire Craig James

PHOTO: This Florida State Fan Is Wearing A Cheesehead For Some Reason

Florida State Vs. Oklahoma: SB Nation Blogger Roundtable And Preview

We preview Saturday's huge matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners and Florida State Seminoles with the help of our bloggers from Crimson and Cream Machine and Tomahawk Nation.

Jerry Kill Plans To Coach Minnesota One Week After Suffering Seizure

During the Minnesota Golden Gophers' game against New Mexico State last week, Gophers head coach Jerry Kill suffered a seizure on the sidelines. Kill has a history of seizures, but the one that caused him to collapse, then be taken to the hospital last Saturday was an especially bad one. Incredibly, after a five-day stay in the hospital during which he experienced additional seizures, Kill is expected to coach Minnesota Saturday against Miami of Ohio.

Kill has not yet decided whether to coach from the sidelines or the press box, but the fact that he's coaching at all is incredible. He said that the seizure was one of the worst that he's experienced and that "It's kind of knocked me out." Kill did not stay with the team in their hotel on Friday night, but took place in the Friday walkthrough and participated in meetings with his assistants.

For more on the Minnesota Golden Gophers, visit The Daily Gopher.

Texas A&M Vs. Idaho Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Texas A&M are heavily favored and should get an easy win on Saturday night against the Idaho Vandals

BYU Vs. Utah Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

BYU and Utah take the field on Saturday night in what's expected to be another heated matchup.

Stanford Vs. Arizona Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Andrew Luck will look to continue his Heisman campaign on Saturday as Stanford travel to take on Arizona.

Tennessee Vs. Florida Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Tennessee and Florida renew their rivalry at The Swamp on Saturday

Navy Vs. South Carolina Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

No. 11 South Carolina hosts the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday night.

Ohio State Vs. Miami Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

No. 17 Ohio State Buckeyes bring their 2-0 record to South Florida face the 0-1 Miami Hurricanes in an on-field battle between two schools that spent much of their offseasons dealing with off-field scandals.

Alabama Vs. North Texas Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

No. 2 Alabama returns home to face North Texas at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night.

Texas Vs. UCLA Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Oklahoma Vs. FSU Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Louisville Vs. Kentucky Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Michigan State Vs. Notre Dame Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

In serious jeopardy of starting the season 0-3, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish welcome the 15th-ranked Michigan State Spartans to South Bend on Saturday.

Washington Vs. Nebraska Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

A pair of unbeaten teams will clash in Lincoln this weekend, as the 11th-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers host the Washington Huskies in non- conference action.

Auburn Vs. Clemson Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Clemson hosts No. 21 Auburn in the first nationally televised game of the day, trying to beat its SEC namesake for the first time since 1951. Auburn will try to build on its momentum from beating Mississippi State last week.

Oklahoma State Vs. Tulsa Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

In-state rivals Tulsa and Oklahoma State Cowboys are set to clash for the 71st time in NCAA football history on Saturday night inside Chapman Stadium.

Wisconsin Vs. Northern Illinois Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The Wisconsin Badgers and Northern Illinois Huskies resume their forty-year history as they battle on Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday night.

West Virginia Vs. Maryland Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

No. 18 West Virginia head to College Park in a rivalry game, so to speak, but an early season test for two teams with new coaches eager to prove themselves.

Michigan Vs. EMU Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The Wolverine get a much a needed breather against a directional rival following their thrilling win over Notre Dame last week.

College Football Buffet, Week 3: Oklahoma Vs. Florida State Is The Main Course

Let's find out what looks tasty and what might be worth pushing to the side of your plate in this weekend's college football buffet.

College Football TV Schedule, Week 3: Hey Look, Actual Big Games

The season's first on-campus, top-five matchup -- between No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 5 FSU -- makes it feel like college football is here here now. Scroll down for the complete TV schedule, or just print it out right here.