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Matt Grothe QB, South Florida Bulls 11/18/08, Time: 8:51 pm |
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Questionable |
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South Florida QB Matt Grothe is wearing a protective boot on his foot, but vows he'll play Sunday against UConn. Grothe was in the boot at the conclusion of Saturday's game and has yet to practice for the Bulls. |
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The Bulls have lost four of five and if Grothe doesn't play, they probably have a good chance to see that streak extended. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Eric Decker WR, Minnesota Golden Gophers 11/18/08, Time: 8:47 pm |
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Minnesota WR Eric Decker is expected to be back this Saturday for the game against Iowa. Decker missed Saturday's tilt against Wisconsin with an ankle injury. |
| Analysis: |
The Gophers leading receiver is a nice piece to be returning against the Hawkeyes. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Michael Floyd WR, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 11/18/08, Time: 8:44 pm |
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Out |
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Notre Dame starting WR Michael Floyd will miss the team's final two games after injuring his knee Saturday against Navy. The initial diagnosis is a sprained knee, but that will be enough to knock him out for the season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Eddie Williams TE, Idaho Vandals 11/18/08, Time: 8:41 pm |
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Doubtful |
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Idaho TE Eddie Williams hurt his knee Saturday against Boise State playing on special teams and may be done for the season. Williams is one of the best tight ends in the west, having scored six TDs, but likely won't play Saturday against Hawaii. |
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Williams will be monitored as the week goes on, but the word coming out of the Vandals' camp is not encouraging. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brandon Minor RB, Michigan Wolverines 11/18/08, Time: 8:37 pm |
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Probable |
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Michigan starting RB Brandon Minor has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's showdown with Ohio State. Minor suffered a slight shoulder separation Nov. 8, but has improved dramatically and should be good to go Saturday. (SportsBuff.com) |
| Analysis: |
Look for Minor to get a lot of work, but also for Carlos Brown, who filled in last week, to also get some run. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jonathan Crompton QB, Tennessee Volunteers 11/18/08, Time: 7:29 pm |
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Tennessee coach Philip Fulmer has tabbed Jonathan Crompton to start Saturday's game against Vanderbilt. Crompton started the season's first four games before giving way to Nick Stephens. Apparently, Fulmer was not impressed with the way Stephens has protected the ball the last couple of games, causing him to look toward Crompton again. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kinsman Lancaster QB, Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 11/18/08, Time: 7:27 pm |
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Questionable |
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Louisiana-Monroe QB Kinsmon Lancaster was knocked out of last week's game against Mississippi with a knee injury. The knee is still bothering him leading to his being tabbed questionable for this weekend. |
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Lancaster will be re-evaluated later in the week. If he can't go, Trey Revell will get the start at quarterback. (sportsBuff.com) |
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Arkelon Hall QB, Memphis Tigers 11/18/08, Time: 7:23 pm |
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Memphis QB Arkelon Hall's broken thumb has healed to the point where he's expected to return to the starting lineup this Saturday. Hall has 1,829 yards and 10 scores in eight starts this season. It looks like Brett Toney will go back to the pine.(SportsBuff.com) |
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Dwayne Harris WR, East Carolina Pirates 11/18/08, Time: 7:20 pm |
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Doubtful |
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It doesn't look good for East Carolina WR Dwayne Harris to play Saturday. Harris suffered a foot injury Saturday and did not return to the game. He prognosis moving forward is doubtful. |
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Harris has 58 catches for 654 yards and a score this year for East Carolina, so his absence will be felt. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Mark Wetterer G, Louisville Cardinals 11/18/08, Time: 7:18 pm |
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Out |
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Louisville starting OG Mark Wetterer is lost for the season with a knee injury. One of the Cardinals best lineman, he will have surgery soon. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Woodney Turenne DB, Louisville Cardinals 11/18/08, Time: 7:15 pm |
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Out |
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Louisville lost a key component of its pass defense when starting CB Woodney Turenne suffered a season-ending collarbone injury Saturday. He started all 10 games and had a team-high five interceptions. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Josh Freeman QB, Kansas State Wildcats 11/18/08, Time: 7:12 pm |
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Probable |
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Kansas State QB Josh Freeman seems to be past the effects of a concussion he suffered and is on track to play Saturday. He suffered the injury in the third quarter of Saturday's game against Nebraska. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kendall Hunter RB, Oklahoma State Cowboys 11/18/08, Time: 7:11 pm |
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Probable |
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Oklahoma State RB Kendall Hunter is dealing with a sore quadricep and but is listed a probable for the upcoming game. He left Satuday's game against Colorado, but apparently could have returned if needed, which wasn't the case. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kyle Adams TE, Purdue Boilermakers 11/18/08, Time: 7:08 pm |
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Doubtful |
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Purdue TE Kyle Adams has had a setback with his sore knee and it's looking more and more likely he won't play this weekend. He's missed nine games with the injury and was expected back before this, but the knee just isn't healing. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Clay Belton QB, Miami-Ohio Redhawks 11/18/08, Time: 7:06 pm |
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Questionable |
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Miami-Ohio QB Clay Belton is questionable for Saturday's game with the lingering effects of a shoulder injury suffered two weeks ago. |
| Analysis: |
He missed the Ball State game last week and if he can't go, look for another helping of Daniel Raudabaugh under center. Belton will be re-evaluated later in the week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jason Beauchamp LB, UNLV Rebels 11/18/08, Time: 7:04 pm |
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Probable |
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The MWC's leading tackler, LB Jason Beauchamp of UNLV, is expected to pla Saturday after suffering an ankle sprain last week. |
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Beauchamp has more than 120 tackles on the year and is a key cog in the UNLV defense. Is availability is a good sign. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kerry Meier WR, Kansas Jayhawks 11/18/08, Time: 5:46 pm |
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Questionable |
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Meier did not practice on Sunday due a leg injury. |
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The good news is that Kansas has a bye this week but Meier is still considered questionable to play against Missouri in two weeks. Stay tuned. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Michael Smith RB, Arkansas Razorbacks 11/18/08, Time: 5:44 pm |
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Probable |
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Smith practiced over the weekend after dealing with neck and shoulder issues and looked good doing so. |
| Analysis: |
Smith is probable to return to the lineup against Mississippi State on Saturday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Curtis Painter QB, Purdue Boilermakers 11/18/08, Time: 5:42 pm |
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Painter is expected to return to the starting lineup against Indiana on Saturday. |
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Painter missed two games in a row with a shoulder injury but came off the bench last week against Iowa, throwing for 190 yards and two touchdowns. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Josh Nesbitt QB, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 11/18/08, Time: 5:39 pm |
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Doubtful |
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Nesbitt is still battling an ankle injury and could miss Georgia Tech's game against Miami this week. |
| Analysis: |
The sophomore quarterback has not had a very good year as he has been battling injuries all season long. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Tony Pike QB, Cincinnati Bearcats 11/18/08, Time: 5:37 pm |
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Pike is expected to start at quarterback against Pittsburgh on Saturday. |
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Pike threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns against Louisville last Saturday before suffering a bruised sternum late in the game. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ricky Dobbs QB, Navy Midshipmen 11/18/08, Time: 5:34 pm |
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Hot |
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Dobbs will start at quarterback for Navy against Northern Illinois next week. |
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The sophomore saw some action against Notre Dame this past weekend, throwing a pass for over 40 yards and rushing for a touchdown in his fourth straight game. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Javon Ringer RB, Michigan State Spartans 11/18/08, Time: 5:31 pm |
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Ringer is expected to play on Saturday against Penn State. |
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Ringer has had a great year for the Spartans, leading the nation in scoring with 20 touchdowns and is second in rushing yards with 1,5438. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jeremy Maclin WR, Missouri Tigers 11/16/08, Time: 5:49 pm |
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Hot |
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Maclin caught eight passes for 103 yards and a touchdown against Iowa State on Saturday. |
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Maclin has recorded over 100 receiving yards in three of his last four games and now has five touchdowns over that span. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Derrick Washington RB, Missouri Tigers 11/16/08, Time: 5:47 pm |
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Hot |
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Washington had 11 carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns in a 52-20 win over Iowa State on Saturday. |
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Washington averaged 11.6 yards per carry, rushing for over 100 yards for the third time this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chase Daniel QB, Missouri Tigers 11/16/08, Time: 5:43 pm |
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Daniel was 32-of-40 for 328 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday in Missouri's 52-20 win over Iowa State. |
| Analysis: |
The Heisman Trophy candidate has now thrown for over 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Toby Gerhart RB, Stanford Cardinal 11/16/08, Time: 5:39 pm |
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Gerhart rushed 23 times for 101 yards and a touchdown in Stanford's loss to USC on Saturday. |
| Analysis: |
Gerhart has rushed for over 100 yards in five of his last six games. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Stafon Johnson RB, Southern California Trojans 11/16/08, Time: 5:29 pm |
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Johnson carried the ball 14 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday in USC's win over Stanford. |
| Analysis: |
Johnson recorded his first two rushing touchdown game of the season and topped over 100 yards for the second time this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Mark Sanchez QB, Southern California Trojans 11/16/08, Time: 5:25 pm |
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Sanchez completed 11-of-17 passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns in the Trojans' 45-23 win over Stanford on Saturday. |
| Analysis: |
Sanchez has at least two passing touchdowns in three straight games to give him 26 total on the season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Tim Tebow QB, Florida Gators 11/16/08, Time: 5:20 pm |
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Tebow completed 13-of-20 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns in a 56-6 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Tebow also rushed the ball 14 times for 39 yards and a touchdown. |
| Analysis: |
Tebow continues his stellar play as he has thrown at least two touchdowns in six straight games and has also rushed for at least one touchdown in five straight. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Percy Harvin WR, Florida Gators 11/16/08, Time: 4:25 pm |
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The multi-dimensional skills of Florida WR Percy Harvin were on full display in Saturday's dismantling of South Carolina. Harvin caught only one pass in the game (6 yards), but ended up rushing for 167 yards and two scores on only eight carries. |
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Harvin, now healthy, continues to remind people of why he was considered one of the country's most dynamic playmakers before being injured early in the season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Case Keenum QB, Houston Cougars 11/16/08, Time: 4:20 pm |
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Hot |
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Houston QB Case Keenum had a monster game in the Cougars pummeling of Tulsa Saturday. Keenum threw for 402 yards and six touchdowns in the defeat of the No. 25 team in the nation 70-30. |
| Analysis: |
Keenum has really hit his stride of late and figures to finish this season on a big-time statistical note. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brandon Minor RB, Michigan Wolverines 11/16/08, Time: 4:07 pm |
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Questionable |
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Brandon Minor's separated shoulder caused him to miss Saturday's game and leaves him questionable for this week. He took over the starting RB job from Sam McGuffie in late October. |
| Analysis: |
Both Minor and McGuffie missed Saturday's tilt with Northwestern and that could leave Carlos Brown as the running back of choice Saturday against Ohio State. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kerry Meier WR, Kansas Jayhawks 11/16/08, Time: 9:25 am |
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Questionable |
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Kansas WR Kerry Meier left Saturday's game in the second quarter with what is being termed a hamstring injury. He didn't return to the game and will be re-evaluated today. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kerry Meier WR, Kansas Jayhawks 11/16/08, Time: 9:25 am |
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Questionable |
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Kansas WR Kerry Meier left Saturday's game in the second quarter with what is being termed a hamstring injury. He didn't return to the game and will be re-evaluated today. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Thaddeus Lewis QB, Duke Blue Devils 11/16/08, Time: 9:22 am |
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Questionable |
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Duke QB Thaddeus Lewis left Saturday's game after taking a shot to the leg. The injury is being termed a foot injury and his status for the coming week is unknown. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Shonn Greene RB, Iowa Hawkeyes 11/15/08, Time: 4:36 pm |
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Hot |
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| News: |
Iowa RB Shonn Greene kept it going Saturday, rushing for 211 yards and two scores in the win over Purdue. |
| Analysis: |
Greene has been a fantasy revelation this season and just keeps putting numbers up week after week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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C.J. Spiller RB, Clemson Tigers 11/15/08, Time: 4:34 pm |
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Hot |
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Clemson's playmaker is back. Running back C.J. Spiller did it on the ground and through the air Saturday against Duke, rushing for 71 yards and a score to go with seven catches, 108 yards and another score through the air. |
| Analysis: |
Spiller's return has been a boon for the Clemson offense and he's delivering numbers that fantasy owners had hoped for initially. Granted, it was against Duke, but we'll take it if we can get it. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kenny Britt WR, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 11/15/08, Time: 4:31 pm |
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Hot |
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Rutgers WR Kenny Britt had a big game Saturday, catching eight passes for 173 yards and a score in the win over South Florida. |
| Analysis: |
Britt has obviously found a comfort level with QB Mike Teel and seems good for 6 to 8 catches and 100 yards every week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Mike Teel QB, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 11/15/08, Time: 4:28 pm |
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Hot |
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Rutgers QB Mike Teel continued his good play of late, throwing for 294 yards and three scores in the win over South Florida. |
| Analysis: |
Teel and the Scarlet Knight offense are on a nice roll right now. Teel is a legitimate fantasy quarterback producer right now. (SportsBuff.com) |
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C.J. Bacher QB, Northwestern Wildcats 11/15/08, Time: 4:26 pm |
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Steady |
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Northwestern QB C.J. Bacher, who has battled injuries of late, had a very efficient effort in Saturday's win over Michigan. Bacher hit 17-of-29 passes for 198 yards and two scores. |
| Analysis: |
If Bacher can stay healthy, he could offer some fantasy value the rest of the way. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Carlos Brown RB, Michigan Wolverines 11/15/08, Time: 4:24 pm |
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Steady |
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In a season continuing down the tubes, the Michigan offense had a bright spot today. Running back Carlos Brown had 115 yards on 23 carries in the loss to Northwestern. |
| Analysis: |
With Wolverine running backs continuing to go down, Brown bears watching the rest of the way. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Colt McCoy QB, Texas Longhorns 11/15/08, Time: 3:01 pm |
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McCoy completed 24-of-34 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns in the Longhorns' 35-7 win over Kansas on Saturday. He also rushed the ball a season-high 16 times for 78 yards and another touchdown. |
| Analysis: |
The Heisman Trophy candidate has thrown for over 3,000 yards and has 30 passing touchdowns so far this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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AJ Green WR, Georgia Bulldogs 11/15/08, Time: 2:56 pm |
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Hot |
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Green had five catches for 81 yards and a touchdown on Saturday in a 17-13 win over Auburn. |
| Analysis: |
The freshmen wide receiver now has a touchdown in four of his last five games. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Knowshon Moreno RB, Georgia Bulldogs 11/15/08, Time: 2:50 pm |
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Moreno rushed 22 times for 131 yards and also had four receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown in a 17-13 win over Auburn. |
| Analysis: |
The touchdown was Moreno's first receiving touchdown of the season and of his career. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Matthew Stafford QB, Georgia Bulldogs 11/15/08, Time: 2:47 pm |
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Stafford threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday in a 17-13 win over Auburn. |
| Analysis: |
Stafford did not throw an interception and now has five touchdown passes in his last two games. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Evan Royster RB, Penn State Nittany Lions 11/15/08, Time: 2:36 pm |
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Royster carried the ball 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown in a 34-7 win over Indiana on Saturday. |
| Analysis: |
Royster is having himself a great year for the Nittany Lions and now has at least one touchdown in five of his last six games to give him 12 on the season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Daryll Clark QB, Penn State Nittany Lions 11/15/08, Time: 2:31 pm |
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Clark completed 20-of-36 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns in Penn State's 34-7 win over Indiana on Saturday. He also rushed for 26 yards on eight carries. |
| Analysis: |
Clark had his fifth two passing touchdown game of the season to give him 13 total so far this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Terrelle Pryor QB, Ohio State Buckeyes 11/15/08, Time: 2:23 pm |
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Pryor completed 6-of-10 passes for 49 yards and one touchdown on Saturday in the Buckeyes' 30-20 win over Illinois. |
| Analysis: |
Pryor only threw the ball twice in the second half but went on to rush for 110 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chris Wells RB, Ohio State Buckeyes 11/15/08, Time: 2:16 pm |
| News: |
Wells rushed 25 times for 144 yards and one touchdown in a 30-20 win over Illinois on Saturday. |
| Analysis: |
Wells rushed for over 140 yards for a second straight game and for the third time in four games. He now has seven touchdowns this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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