COLLEGE FOOTBALL - 2013 SEASON
20/04/13 - Texas Tech Defense (34) v (28) Texas Tech Offense - New Head Football Coach Kliff Kingsbury took charge of his 1st Spring Game in front of a record crowd of 16,000 fans and saw his fired-up team put on a show. The Defense came out on top thanks to a scoring system that rewarded turnovers, sacks and stops but the Offense put on a good show too. The Offense was led by QB's Michael Brewer (26-43-282-2) and Davis Webb (17-30-224-1 inc. an 83 yard TD pass) and WR Jace Amaro (11-80-1) but were missing RB's Bradley Marquez and DeAndre Washington + WR Eric Ward. The Defense was led by DL Dartwan Bush and LB Pete Robertson (6 tackles + 1 sack) and DB JJ Gaines (1 interception) (10, 1 Disc, FOX - Thetford/Hodges/Davis, NTSC)
29/08/13 - Mississippi (39) @ (35) Vanderbilt - In the season opener for both teams, Ole Miss stunned Vandy with a late TD to take the win. In a back-and-forth game, Vanderbilt held a 35-32 lead with 2 minutes left and with the Rebels on their own 25 yard line. But Rebels RB Jeff Scott (12-138-1) stunned the home crowd with a 75 yard TD run to win the game for the visitors. Mississippi were led by QB Bo Wallace (31-47-283-0 + 18-48-2) and also featured WR Laquon Treadwell (9-82-0) and LB Robert Nkemdiche. Vanderbilt were led by QB Austyn Carta-Samuels (21-36-300-2), RB's Wesley Tate (18-43-2) and Jerron Seymour (5-43-1) + WR Jordan Matthews (10-178-1) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Tessitore/Millen/Taylor, PAL)
30/08/13 - Texas Tech (41) @ (23) SMU - On a record-setting day in Dallas, Texas Tech overcame the home-town Mustangs. Tech were led by walk-on true Freshman QB Baker Mayfield (43-60-413-4 + 12-16-1) in his 1st ever college game. Mayfield became the 1st ever walk-on true Freshman QB to start the 1st game of a season for any BCS school. After a slow 1st half that ended with Tech leading 13-9, Mayfield and the Offense took over, outscoring SMU 28-7 before allowing a late SMU score. Mayfield was helped by WR's Eric Ward (13-150-0) and Jordan Davis (5-70-1). 11 different Tech WR's caught a pass. SMU were led by QB Garrett Gilbert (41-62-388-0 + 14-53-1) and WR's Jeremy Johnson (12-131-0) and Darius Joseph (11-103-0) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Blackburn/Kanell/Williams, PAL)
31/08/13 - Eastern Washington (49) @ (46) Oregon State - In a shootout in Corvallis, it was the FCS school from Eastern Washington that ran out winners, upsetting the Beavers with a big game from their QB. The Eagles led 29-17 at the half and despite a 3rd quarter comeback by the Beavers, the Eagles hung around and took a game-winning lead with 18 seconds left to record their 1st ever win over a PAC-12 school. The Eagles were led by QB Vernon Adams (23-30-411-4 + 16-107-2) and WR's Ashton Clark (9-155-1) and Cooper Kupp (5-119-2). Oregon State were led by QB Sean Mannion (37-43-422-3), RB Storm Woods (16-68-2) and WR Brandin Cooks (13-196-2) (9, Downloaded from the internet, 1 Disc, PAC-12 Network - Bernstein/Herron, PAL)
31/08/13 - Georgia (35) @ (38) Clemson - #8 Clemson put down a marker for the season with a big win at home over #5 ranked Georgia. Both teams were on fire in the 1st half and both teams were tied at 21-21 at the half. Clemson asserted their authority in the 2nd half and took a 10 point in the 4th quarter they defended to the end. Clemson were led by a big game from QB Tajh Boyd (18-30-270-3 + 13-42-2) and also featured RB Roderick McDowell (22-132-0) and WR Sammy Watkins (6-127-1 inc. 77 yard TD catch). Georgia were led by QB Aaron Murray (20-29-323-0) and RB Todd Gurley (12-154-2 inc. 75 yard TD run). Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited huddles and missing action in the 2nd quarter between 13:00 and 7:37 + 2nd half kick-off. No scoring missed (10, 2 Discs, ABC - Musberger/Herbstreit/Cox, PAL)
31/08/13 - LSU (37) v (27) TCU - At the Dallas Cowboy's home stadium in Arlington, #12 ranked LSU held off #20 ranked TCU. The Tigers had the better of the 1st half, leading 16-10 at the break, and defended that lead to the end using a strong Defensive effort that held TCU to only 259 total yards. LSU were led by QB Zach Mettenberger (16-32-251-1), RB's Terrence Magee (13-95-2) and Alfred Blue (19-89-0) + WR's Odell Beckham (5-118-0) and Jarvis Landry (8-109-1). TCU were led by QB's Casey Pachall (9-16-75-0) and Trevone Boykin (6-12-70-0 + 10-13-0), RB BJ Catalon (8-52-1) and WR Brandon Carter (4-44-0) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Nessler/Blackledge/Rowe, PAL)
07/09/13 - Florida (16) @ (21) Miami - Miami stunned #12 Florida in the last ever match-up between the teams. Florida out-gained the Hurricanes on Offense 413 yards to 212 yards but committed 6 turnovers (4 fumbles, 2 interceptions) at inopportune times. Miami rode a strong 1st quarter performance to lead 14-6 at the half then kept the Gators at bay the rest of the way to take the win. The Hurricanes were led by QB Stephen Morris (12-25-162-2), RB Duke Johnson (21-59-1) and WR Phillip Dorsett (1-52-1). The Gators were led by QB Jeff Driskel (22-33-291-1), RB Matt Jones (18-47-0) and WR Solomon Patton (6-118-1) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Pasch/Griese/Luginbill, PAL)
07/09/13 - Oregon (59) @ (10) Virginia - #2 ranked Oregon celebrated their 1st ever visit to Charlottesville with a big win. The Ducks put up 557 yards of total Offense, led by QB Marcus Mariota (14-28-199-2 + 4-122-1) and RB De'Anthony Thomas (11-124-3), while the Defense chipped in with 4 turnovers and 2 sacks. The Cavaliers were led by QB David Watford (29-41-161-0), RB Kevin Parks (19-60-0) and WR Jake McGee (8-53-0) (10, Missing opening kick-off, 2 Discs, ESPN - Patrick/Cunningham/Edwards, PAL)
07/09/13 - Stephen F Austin (13) @ (61) Texas Tech - In his 1st home game as coach of Texas Tech, Kliff Kingsbury went away a winner with a big win against the Lumberjacks. After a 45 minute delay due to a storm, Texas Tech exploded for a 28-7 lead after the 1st quarter and coasted home the rest of the way. Texas Tech finished with 731 yards of total Offense. The Red Raiders were led by QB Baker Mayfield (21-30-367-3) in his 1st home start, RB Quinton White (5-71-1) and WR's Jace Amaro (8-142-1) and Jakeem Grant (4-77-1). The Lumberjacks featured QB's Brady Attaway (12-26-83-0) and Joe Minden (13-17-129-1) + WR Mike Brooks (6-106-1). The 4th quarter is from a re-broadcast, with an 8 quality, and is missing action between 14:25 and 7:36 and between 7:30 and 6:13. No scoring missed (10, 2 Discs, FOX - Burke/Pearson/McCaslin, NTSC)
07/09/13 - Texas (21) @ (40) BYU - In a big upset in Provo, BYU used a dominating ground game to beat the #15 ranked Longhorns. BYU ran up 679 yards of total Offense, including a school single-game record 550 yards rushing. BYU were led by QB Taysom Hill (9-26-129-0 + 17-259-3), RB's Jamaal Williams (30-182-0) and Paul Lasike (15-87-1) and a Defense, led by LB Kyle Van Noy, that held Texas to only 7 points in the 2nd half. Texas were led by QB's David Ash (19-34-251-2) and Case McCoy (5-10-62-0), RB Jonathan Gray (13-90-0) and WR Mike Davis (8-114-2). Following the game, Texas fired Defensive co-ordinator Manny Diaz. Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited dead-time (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Tessitore/Millen/Taylor, PAL)
07/09/13 - Notre Dame (30) @ (41) Michigan - In the final match-up between the 2 rivals in Ann Arbor, and in front of an NCAA-record crowd of 115,109 people, #17 ranked Michigan ended #14 ranked Notre Dame's 13 game regular-season unbeaten streak. Michigan took control early and posted a 27-13 lead at the half, and then kept their noses in front the rest of the way to take the win. Michigan were led by QB Devin Gardner (21-33-294-4 + 13-82-1) who wore the #98 in honour of Michigan legend Tom Harmon. The Wolverines also featured RB Fitzgerald Toussaint (22-71-0) and WR Jeremy Gallon (8-184-3). Notre Dame were led by QB Tommy Rees (29-51-314-2), RB Amir Carlisle (12-64-0) and WR TJ Jones (9-94-1). Coverage includes Gameday Live (10, 3 Discs, ESPN - Musberger/Herbstreit/Cox, PAL)
12/09/13 - TCU (10) @ (20) Texas Tech - Texas Tech continued their unbeaten start to the season with a big win over #24 ranked TCU in Lubbock. The Red Raiders led 10-0 at the half, but TCU levelled the score in the 4th quarter at 10-10 before Tech pulled away to take the win. Tech QB Baker Mayfield (21-40-216-1) had a tough game, throwing 3 interceptions, but back-up QB Davis Webb (3-4-77-1) rallied the team in the 4th quarter, throwing the go-ahead TD with 4 minutes left. Texas Tech also featured WR Jace Amaro (9-97-0). TCU were led by QB Trevone Boykin (23-36-194-0 + 20-101-0) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Davis/Palmer/Pollack/Ponder, PAL)
14/09/13 - Alabama (49) @ (42) Texas A&M - #1 ranked Alabama gained revenge for their loss to A&M in 2012 with a shootout win in College Station. Led by QB AJ McCarron (20-29-334-4) the Tide overcame an early 14-0 deficit to score 35 unanswered points to take an insurmountable lead and the win. Texas A&M, led by QB Johnny Manziel (28-39-464-5 + 14-98-0), managed to get the Aggies back to within 7 points in the 4th quarter but ran out of time to complete the comeback. Alabama also featured RB TJ Yeldon (25-149-1). Texas A&M also featured WR Mike Evans (7-279-1) (10, Missing opening credits , 2 Discs, CBS - Lundquist/Danielson/Wolfson, PAL)
14/09/13 - Tennessee (14) @ (59) Oregon - #2 ranked Oregon scored over 50 points for the 3rd game in a row as they dominated Tennessee in Eugene. After a slow start, and facing a 7-0 deficit, Oregon scored 59 unanswered points including 28 in the 2nd quarter, to take the win. Oregon were led by a career game from QB Marcus Mariota (23-33-456-4 + 6-27-1) who set a team single-game passing yards record. Oregon also featured RB De'Anthony Thomas (13-86-1), WR Josh Huff (6-125-1) and TE Johnny Mundt (5-121-2). Tennessee were led by QB Justin Worley (13-25-126-1). Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited dead-time + missing the last 1:19 of the 1st half and the last 2:19 of the 3rd quarter. No scoring missed (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Patrick/Cunningham/Edwards, PAL)
20/09/13 - Boise State (40) @ (41) Fresno State - Fresno State finally managed to beat their nemesis, the Broncos, for the 1st time since 2005 with an emotional win in Fresno. Fresno State held a 34-19 lead in the 3rd quarter before Boise State fought back to lead 40-34 late in the game. But Bulldogs QB Derek Carr (39-60-460-4) calmly guided the 'Dogs to the game-winning score with 2 minutes left, which the Defense defended to the end. Fresno State also featured RB Josh Quezada (16-41-1) and WR's Isaiah Burse (10-148-0) and Davante Adams (12-110-1). Boise State featured QB Joe Southwick (31-45-313-0), RB Aaron Baltazar (18-92-2) and WR Geraldo Boldewijn (6-106-0) (10, 1 Disc, ESPN - Blackburn/Kanell/Williams, NTSC)
21/09/13 - San Jose State (24) @ (43) Minnesota - Minnesota improved their record to 4-0 with a strong win over the Spartans. In a contrast of styles, the Gophers used a strong running game to hold off a big passing game from San Jose State. Minnesota broke open a tight 20-17 game at half-time by out-scoring the Spartans 23-7 in the 2nd half. Minnesota were led by a big game from QB Mitch Leidner (5-12-71-0 + 24-151-4), who was making his 1st career start, and also featured RB David Cobb (25-125-2). San Jose State were led by QB David Fales (22-35-439-3), who had a big game, but he was let down by turnovers and a Defense that couldn't contain Leidner (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Mowins/Galloway/Carcaterra, PAL)
21/09/13 - Texas State (7) @ (33) Texas Tech - Texas Tech continued their unbeaten start to the season with a big Defensive effort at home. The Red Raiders held a 13-0 lead at the half and, despite giving up a 49 yard TD run at the start of the 3rd quarter, they scored the final 20 points of the game to take the win. The Tech Defense held the Bobcats to 232 total yards while the Offense put up 552 yards of total Offense, led by QB's Baker Mayfield (14-20-124-1) and Davis Webb (18-43-310-2) (10, Re-broadcast missing action in the 1st quarter between 7:42 and 3:16 and in the 2nd quarter between 11:56 and 6:07 - No scoring missed, 2 Discs, FOX - Thulin/Reasons/Knox, NTSC)
28/09/13 - USC (41) @ (62) Arizona State - Arizona State showed they were for real in the race for the PAC-12 South title by scoring the most points ever conceded by a USC team. USC actually led 21-20 early in the 2nd half, but Arizona State scored 28 unanswered points in the 3rd quarter to pull away and take the win. The Sun Devils were led on Offense by QB Taylor Kelly (23-34-351-3 + 4-79-0), RB Marion Grice (12-63-2 + 7-36-2) and WR Jaelen Strong (7-103-0) and on Defense by DE Will Sutton (4 tackles, 1 sack). USC were led by QB Cody Kessler (20-29-295-2), RB's Tre Madden (20-128-1) and Justin Davis (10-122-3) and WR Marqise Lee (7-92-0). After the game, USC Head Coach Lane Kiffin was sacked (10, 2 Discs, ESPN 2 - Flemming/Bellotti/Williams, NTSC)
28/09/13 - LSU (41) @ (44) Georgia - In a shootout at Sanford Stadium, #6 ranked Georgia held off #9 ranked LSU to take the win. Both QB's had a big game, with Georgia QB Aaron Murray (20-34-298-4) matched by LSU QB Zach Mettenberger (23-37-372-3), who had a career best game. Neither team led by more than a TD throughout the game and the Bulldogs found themselves down 41-37 with 5 minutes remaining before Murray guided his team downfield to the game-winning TD pass with 1:47 left. The Bulldogs also featured RB's Todd Gurley (8-73-0) and Keith Marshall (20-96-0) + WR Chris Conley (5-112-1). The Tigers also featured RB Jeremy Hill (21-86-1) and WR's Jarvis Landry (10-156-1) and Odell Beckham (6-118-0). The Pre-Game and upto 10:27 of the 1st quarter are taken from an internet source and are an 8 quality. Coverage includes Gameday Live (10, 3 Discs, CBS - Lundquist/Danielson/Wolfson, PAL)
04/10/13 - San Diego State (51) @ (44) Nevada - San Diego State opened their Conference schedule with a big win over the Wolfpack in Reno. The Aztecs built on a 23-17 lead at the half to lead 44-23 after 3 quarters, but Nevada scored 21 unanswered points to tie the game and force overtime. Nevada couldn't use the momentum to win the game, though, as San Diego State used great Defense to keep the Wolfpack out of the end-zone and claimed the win. The Aztecs were led by QB Quinn Kaehler (22-32-286-3) and RB's Adam Muema (24-134-2) and Donnel Pumphrey (11-112-1). The Wolpack were led by QB Cody Fajardo (32-51-387-2), RB Kendall Brock (24-107-3) and WR's Brandon Wimberly (11-121-1) and Richy Turner (9-111-1) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Blackburn/Kanell/Williams, PAL)
05/10/13 - Maryland (0) @ (63) Florida State - Florida State continued their home-win-streak against the Terrapins with a dominating shut-out win. Maryland had never won in Tallahassee and never looked like reversing the trend when they lost their starting QB CJ Brown (6-14-82-0) to injury in the 2nd quarter. Florida State led 21-0 at the half and 42-0 after 3 quarters as QB Jameis Winston (23-32-393-5) had a huge game. The Seminoles Defense also had a big game, holding the Terrapins to 234 total yards of Offense including only 33 yards rushing (10, Missing 1 kick-off in the 1st quarter, 2 Discs, ESPN - Pasch/Griese/Luginbill, PAL)
05/10/13 - Rutgers (55) @ (52) SMU - In the 1st game in the American Athletic Conference for both teams, it was the visiting Rutgers team that emerged victorious in 3 overtimes. SMU twice rallied from 21 point deficits and forced overtime with a TD and spectacular 2 point conversion with under 2 minutes to play. But Rutgers finally found the game-winning TD run in the 3rd overtime to end the game in their favour. Rutgers were led by QB Gary Nova (19-33-283-4) and RB Justin Goodwin (24-149-2). SMU were led by a career game from QB Garrett Gilbert (45-70-484-5) (10, 1 Disc, ESPN News - Lamont/Diaz-Infante, NTSC)
05/10/13 - Georgia (34) @ (31) Tennessee - For the 2nd week in a row, the #6 ranked Bulldogs found themselves in a shootout, finally out-lasting the Vols in overtime. The Bulldogs seemed in control with a 17-3 lead at the half, but Tennessee scored 4 TD's in the 2nd half to lead 31-24 with 2 minutes remaining. Georgia forced Overtime with a 2 yard TD pass with 5 seconds left then, after Tennessee had fumbled the ball through the end-zone, the Bulldogs sealed the win with a 42 yard FG. Georgia were led by QB Aaron Murray (19-35-196-3) and RB AJ Green (17-129-0). Tennessee were led by QB Justin Worley (17-31-215-1) and RB Rajon Neal (28-148-2) (10, 2 Discs, CBS - Lundquist/Danielson/Wolfson, PAL)
05/10/13 - Texas Tech (54) @ (16) Kansas - #20 ranked Texas Tech dispatched the Jayhawks with a comeback win in Lawrence. Kansas started fast and led 10-0 at the start of the 2nd quarter, but Texas Tech found their rhythm and reeled off 54 unanswered points to take the win. Texas Tech were led by QB's Baker Mayfield (33-51-368-0) and Davis Webb (3-6-36-2), RB Kenny Williams (12-42-1) and WR's Eric Ward (7-122-1) and Jace Amaro (9-96-0). Tech amassed 518 yards of total Offense. Kansas were led by QB's Jake Heaps (16-32-189-1) and Michael Cummings (2-3-31-1) + RB Darrian Miller (12-67-0) (10, 2 Discs, FOX - Alexander/Simms, NTSC)
05/10/13 - Washington State (44) @ (22) California - In a shootout in Berkeley, Washington State rebounded from their loss to Stanford with their highest scoring PAC-12 game in 10 years. Both teams were evenly matched in the 1st half, with the Cougars leading 21-15. But Washington State dominated the 2nd half, out-scoring the Bears 23-7 to take the win. The Cougars were led by QB Connor Halliday (41-67-521-3), RB Marcus Mason (7-32-0 + 4-118-1) and WR Vince Mayle (4-113-2). California were led by QB Jared Goff (32-58-489-2), RB Brendan Bigelow (12-41-0) and WR Chris Harper (13-216-1) (10, 2 Discs, FOX - Kutcher/Bates/Poppinga, NTSC)
05/10/13 - Ohio State (40) @ (30) Northwestern - #4 ranked Ohio State suffered a big scare at #16 ranked Northwestern, using 3 TD's in the 4th quarter to take the win and stay unbeaten. The Wildcats were fired up for the game and led 20-13 at the half and 30-27 in the 4th quarter before the Buckeyes went to their ground game to score the go-ahead score with 5 minutes left in the game. The final Buckeyes TD came on the final play of the game as a Wildcat lateral was fumbled into the end-zone and claimed by Ohio State. The Buckeyes were led by QB Braxton Miller (15-26-203-0 + 17-68-0), who had a quiet game, and RB Carlos Hyde (26-168-3). Northwestern were led by QB's Trevor Siemian (13-18-245-2) and Kain Colter (12-12-98-0 + 8-16-1), RB Venric Mark (17-60-0 + 4-43-0) and WR Rashad Lawrence (8-149-0). Coverage includes Gameday Live (10, 3 Discs, ABC - Musberger/Herbstreit/Cox, PAL)
12/10/13 - Oklahoma (20) v (36) Texas - In a big upset, unranked Texas got their 1st win in the series since 2009 with a dominating win against #12 ranked and unbeaten Oklahoma. The Longhorns never trailed in the game, building a 23-10 lead at the half and coasting home in the 2nd half. Texas were led by QB Case McCoy (13-21-190-2), RB's Jonathan Gray (29-123-0) and Malcolm Brown (23-120-0) and a Defense that forced 2 turnovers, 4 sacks and returned 1 interception for a TD. Oklahoma were led by QB Blake Bell (12-26-133-0) (10, 2 Discs, ABC - Musberger/Blackledge/Cox, PAL)
12/10/13 - Iowa State (35) @ (42) Texas Tech - #20 ranked Texas Tech moved to 6-0 with a shootout win in Lubbock as Tech Freshman QB Davis Webb (35-56-415-3) made his 1st career start a winning one. Both teams were evenly matched, but when Tech took a 14 point lead at the start of the 4th quarter the margin proved too big for the Cyclones to overcome. Tech also featured RB DeAndre Washington (13-88-1) and WR's Jace Amaro (9-143-0) and Jakeem Grant (5-90-1). Iowa State were led by QB Sam B Richardson (15-38-168-1 + 11-49-0) and also featured RB Aaron Wimberley (19-65-1) and WR's Quentin Bundrage (5-52-0) and Jarvis West (3-36-0 + 95 yard kick-off return TD) (10, 2 Discs, FOX - Collins/Bates/Poppinga, NTSC)
18/10/13 - Central Florida (38) @ (35) Louisville - In a big upset in the American Athletic Conference, unranked UCF ended #8 ranked Louisville's National Title hopes with a huge comeback win. The Cardinals, led by QB Teddy Bridgewater (29-38-341-2), took a 28-7 lead in the 3rd quarter before UCF scored 24 unanswered points to take a 31-28 lead in the 4th quarter. Louisville re-took the lead with 3 minutes left but UCF sealed the upset with the game-winning TD pass with 27 seconds left. UCF were led by big games from QB Blake Bortles (21-32-250-2) and RB Storm Johnson (8-109-1) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Blackburn/Kanell/Williams, PAL)
19/10/13 - Georgia (27) @ (31) Vanderbilt - In a big upset in Nashville, unranked Vanderbilt beat #15 ranked Georgia at home for the 1st time since 1991. The Bulldogs, led by QB Aaron Murray (16-28-114-0), held a 27-14 lead at the start of the 4th quarter, but Vandy scored the final 17 points of the game for the win. Vanderbilt were led by QB's Austyn Carta-Samuels (12-20-111-0) and back-up Patton Robinette (9-15-107-0) who came in for the injured Carta-Samuels in the 2nd quarter, RB Jerron Seymour (19-75-2) and WR Jordan Matthews (11-89-0) (10, 2 Discs, CBS - Brando/Taylor/LaForce, PAL)
19/10/13 - Indiana (47) @ (63) Michigan - On a record-setting day in Ann Arbor, #18 ranked Michigan survived a shootout with Indiana to move to 6-1 on the season. Michigan QB Devin Gardner (21-29-503-2 + 15-81-3) had a huge game, setting a school single-game record for passing yards and total Offense. Michigan WR Jeremy Gallon (14-369-2) also set a school and Big-10 single-game receiving yards record. Michigan had the better of the 1st half, going in at the break with a 28-17 lead, but Indiana fought back to only trail 49-47 in the 4th quarter. With the game coming to a close, Gardner took control and guided his team to 2 late TD's to seal the win. Michigan also featured RB Fitzgerald Toussaint (32-151-4). Indiana were led by QB's Tre Roberson (16-23-288-3 + 11-50-1) and Nate Sudfield (8-19-122-1) + RB Tevin Coleman (11-78-1) and WR Kofi Hughes (6-138-1) (10, 2 Discs, Big Ten Net. - Devlin/Mason/Jansen, NTSC)
19/10/13 - Auburn (45) @ (41) Texas A&M - #24 ranked Auburn exacted a measure of revenge for their 2012 loss to #7 ranked Texas A&M with a big upset win in College Station. Both teams Offense's were on fire with Auburn QB Nick Marshall (11-23-236-2 + 20-100-2) and Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel (28-38-454-4 + 18-48-1) having big games but ultimately the game was decided by the Tigers Defense as they thwarted a final game-winning drive by the Aggies, forcing 2 sacks. Auburn also featured RB Tre Mason (27-178-1) and WR Sammie Coates (5-104-1). Texas A&M also featured WR Mike Evans (11-287-4) (10, 2 Discs, CBS - Lunquist/Danielson/Wolfson, PAL)
19/10/13 - BYU (47) @ (46) Houston - In a shootout at Reliant Stadium, BYU finally found some Defense late in the game to seal the win. Both teams were on fire in the 1st half, with Houston holding a 38-34 lead at the break. The 2nd half was more of a defensive effort with BYU coming out on top with a TD pass with 1 minute left proving the difference. Both teams combined for 1,164 total Offensive yards. BYU were led by QB Taysom Hill (29-44-417-4 + 34-128-0), RB Jamaal Williams (17-83-2) and WR Cody Hoffman (7-156-1). Houston featured QB's John O'Korn (29-45-363-3) and Greg Ward (2-2-72-1), RB Ryan Jackson (14-61-0) and WR's Daniel Spencer (7-186-1), Xavier Maxwell (5-136-1) and Deontay Greenberry (11-68-2) (10, 1 Disc, ESPN - Davis/Diaz-Infante, NTSC)
19/10/13 - Texas Tech (37) @ (27) West Virginia - #16 ranked Texas Tech travelled to Morgantown for the 1st time ever, and left with their unbeaten record intact. Led by QB Davis Webb (36-50-462-2) the Red Raiders broke a 13-13 tie at the half by out-scoring the Mountaineers 24-14 in the 2nd half to move to 7-0 on the season. Texas Tech amassed 573 yards of total Offense. Tech also featured RB Kenny Williams (16-58-2) and WR's Jace Amaro (9-136-2) and Bradley Marquez (8-112-0). West Virginia were led by QB Clint Trickett (27-43-254-1), RB's Demarius Smith (16-89-2) and Charles Sims (15-77-0) and WR Daikiel Shorts (9-78-0) (10, 2 Discs, FOX - Kutcher/Bates/Poppinga, NTSC)
19/10/13 - Washington State (38) @ (62) Oregon - In a shootout in Eugene, #2 ranked Oregon finally saw off the upstart Cougars with a strong 2nd half display. The Ducks held a 34-24 lead at the half but scored the first 28 points of the 2nd half to end the game as a contest. Oregon amassed 719 yards of total Offense, led by QB Marcus Mariota (23-32-327-2 + 8-67-1), RB's Byron Marshall (21-192-3) and Thomas Tyner (7-99-2) and WR Josh Huff (5-75-1). Washington State were led by a huge game from QB Connor Halliday (58-89-557-4) who set an NCAA record for attempts and a school record for single game passing yards. The Cougars also featured WR's Gabe Marks (13-143-1) and Vince Mayle (7-79-0) (10, 2 Discs, FOX - Bolerjack/Harrington/Nece, NTSC)
19/10/13 - Florida State (51) @ (14) Clemson - In the battle of the unbeatens for the ACC crown, it was #5 ranked Florida State that came away with the win against #3 ranked Clemson. The Seminoles, led by QB Jameis Winston (22-34-444-3), flew out of the blocks, posting a 27-7 lead at the half and coasting home. The Florida State Defense, led by DB Lamarcus Joyner, set the tone, forcing 4 Turnovers (2 Interceptions + 2 fumbles, including 1 returned 37 yards for a TD). Clemson were led by QB Tajh Boyd (17-37-156-1) and WR Sammy Watkins (8-68-1). Next day re-broadcast missing action in the 2nd quarter from 15:00 to 9:49 + occasional edited dead-time - No scoring missed. Coverage includes Gameday Live (10, 3 Discs, ABC - Musberger/Herbstreit/Cox, PAL)
26/10/13 - Texas Tech (30) @ (38) Oklahoma - #10 ranked Texas Tech suffered their 1st loss of the season to #17 ranked Oklahoma in a shootout in Norman. Both teams combined for 986 yards of total Offense but ultimately it was the 3 turnovers forced by the Oklahoma Defense that proved the difference. The Sooners led 28-24 at the start of the 4th quarter and despite a fight-back by the Red Raiders, Oklahoma held on to win. The Sooners were led by QB Blake Bell (14-22-249-2 + 9-44-0) who had a big game, RB Damian Williams (19-97-2) and WR Jalen Saunders (6-153-2). Texas Tech were led by QB Davis Webb (33-53-385-2), RB DeAndre Washington (10-56-0) and WR's Jace Amaro (8-119-0), Eric Ward (9-106-2) and Jakeem Grant (8-99-1). Coverage missing 4 seconds in the 4th quarter as FOX switches from FOX1 to FOX News. No plays missed (10, 2 Discs, FOX - Johnson/Davis/Pink, NTSC)
26/10/13 - South Carolina (27) @ (24) Missouri - #5 ranked Missouri lost their 1st game of the season in heart-breaking fashion, losing to #21 ranked South Carolina in 2 overtimes. Missouri, led by QB Maty Mauk (10-25-249-1 including a 96 yard TD pass) in his 2nd career start, owned the opening 3 quarters and led 17-0 with 15 minutes left. But Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier suddenly switched QB's from a struggling Dylan Thompson (15-27-222-0) to an injured Connor Shaw (20-29-201-3) and he ignited the Offense and led them on 3 scoring drives including the game-tieing TD pass with 22 seconds left. Once in overtime the teams traded TD's in the 1st overtime, and after South Carolina had kicked a FG in their 2nd overtime, the Tigers somehow missed a 24 yarder of their own to give South Carolina the victory. Next day re-broadcast missing from 4:16 to 0:00 of the 2nd quarter and from 15:00 to 10:01 of the 3rd quarter + occasional edited dead-time - No scoring missed (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Tessitore/Millen/Taylor, PAL)
01/11/13 - USC (34) @ (14) Oregon State - USC finally put together a complete game as they defeated the Beavers, USC's 1st win in Corvallis since 2004. USC held a slim 21-14 lead at the half but kept the Beavers scoreless in the 2nd half to take the win. The stars for the Trojans were QB Cody Kessler (17-21-247-1), RB's Javorius Allen (16-133-3) and Silas Redd (22-140-0) + WR Marquise Lee (5-105-1) with the Defense also forcing 3 turnovers. Oregon State were led by QB Sean Mannion (26-45-277-1) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Blackburn/Kanell/Williams, PAL)
02/11/13 - Miami (14) @ (41) Florida State - The 2 big rivals met in Tallahassee with unbeaten records but it was the #3 ranked Seminoles who ended the game with their record intact, using a strong 2nd half to beat #7 ranked Miami. Florida State held a slim 21-14 lead at the half but in the 2nd half, QB Jameis Winston (21-29-325-1) led the Seminoles to 20 unanswered points while the Defense held the Hurricanes scoreless. Florida State also featured RB Devonta Freeman (23-78-2 + 6-98-1). Miami were led by QB Stephen Morris (16-28-192-2) and RB Duke Johnson (23-97-0) who left the game in the 2nd quarter with a broken ankle. Coverage includes Gameday Live (10, 3 Discs, ABC - Musberger/Herbstreit/Cox, PAL)
02/11/13 - Oklahoma State (52) @ (34) Texas Tech - #18 Oklahoma State continued their hex over #15 Texas Tech with a big win in Lubbock. The Cowboys jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the 1st quarter and never trailed the rest of the way. The Red Raiders did pull to within 4 points at the half but the Cowboys out-scored the Red Raiders 24-10 in the 2nd half to take the win. Oklahoma State were led by QB Clint Chelf (18-34-211-2 + 6-88-2) and RB Desmond Roland (31-96-3). Texas Tech were led by QB Davis Webb (45-71-425-2), RB DeAndre Washington (10-69-0) and WR's Jace Amaro (15-174-1) and Eric Ward (8-86-1) (10, 2 Discs, FOX - Johnson/Davis/Pink, NTSC)
02/11/13 - Nevada (23) @ (41) Fresno State - On a record-setting night in Fresno, #16 ranked Fresno State maintained their unbeaten record with a big win against Nevada. Bulldogs QB Derek Carr (39-55-487-3) had a huge game and with his final TD pass, broke the Fresno State career passing yards record. Carr led the Bulldogs to a 24-7 lead at the half and despite a big comeback by the Wolfpack in the 3rd quarter, Fresno State hung on to take the win. The Bulldogs also featured WR Josh Harper (17-253-2) and RB Josh Quezada (17-115-0). Nevada were led by QB Cody Fajardo (14-24-206-1 + 17-98-0). The 1st quarter is from a next-day re-broadcast. Upto 11:47 of the 2nd quarter is missing. No scoring missed (10, 2 Discs, Davis/Diaz-Infante, PAL)
07/11/13 - Oregon (20) @ (26) Stanford - #5 ranked Stanford continued their hex over #3 ranked and unbeaten Oregon with a strong win in Palo Alto. Stanford dominated Oregon for 3 quarters, running out to a 23-0 lead thanks to RB Tyler Gaffney (45-157-1) and kicker Jordan Williamson (3 FG's). But in the 4th quarter, Oregon suddenly found their rhythm and scored 20 unanswered points to pull within 6 points but ultimately ran out of time to complete the comeback. Stanford compiled 274 yards rushing and held the ball for 42 minutes of the game. Stanford also featured QB Kevin Hogan (7-13-103-0 + 8-57-1) and a Defense that forced 2 turnovers and 3 sacks. Oregon were led by QB Marcus Mariota (20-34-250-2) but he had no help from a rushing game that only had 62 total yards. Coverage includes 1 hour of Pre-Game from College Football Live (10, 3 Discs, ESPN - Davis/Palmer/Pollack/Ponder/Cox, PAL)
09/11/13 - Vanderbilt (34) @ (17) Florida - On a historic day in Gainesville, Vanderbilt finally beat Florida for their 1st win against the Gators in 22 games and their 1st win in the Swamp since 1945. Vanderbilt capitalised on the 4 turnovers by the Gators, converting them into a 17-3 lead at the half, and kept Florida at arms length in the 2nd half to take the win. Florida outgained Vanderbilt on Offense by 344 yards to 183 yards but the 4 turnovers proved the difference. The stars for Vanderbilt were QB Patton Robinette (6-12-57-0 + 9-26-1), RB Jerron Seymour (24-62-3) and WR Jordan Matthews (5-45-0). Florida were led by QB Tyler Murphy (30-46-305-1), RB Kelvin Taylor (14-47-1) and WR's Quinton Dunbar (6-77-0) and Trey Burton (6-74-0) (10, 1 Disc, FOX - Rathbun/Couch/Moreau, NTSC)
09/11/13 - Kansas State (49) @ (26) Texas Tech - Kansas State won their 3rd straight game and gave coach Bill Snyder his 175th career victory with a strong road win in Lubbock. Kansas State scored touchdowns on it's first 5 possessions of the 1st half, taking a 35-19 lead in at the half and coasted home. The Wildcats were led by QB Jake Waters (6-9-65-1 + 8-38-2) and RB John Hubert (23-157-1). Texas Tech were led by QB's Davis Webb (13-20-78-1) and Baker Mayfield (34-44-276-0 + 13-29-1), RB Kenny Williams (15-66-0) and WR's Eric Ward (11-107-1) and Jakeem Grant (9-73-0) (10, 2 Discs, ABC - Flemming/Diaz-Infante/Johnson, NTSC)
09/11/13 - UCLA (31) @ (26) Arizona - #19 ranked UCLA kept themselves in the hunt for the PAC-12 South title with a tough road win at Arizona. UCLA took a 21-10 lead in at the half and despite a 2nd half fight-back from the Wildcats, the Bruins held on for the win. The star of the show was Freshman LB/RB Myles Jack (8 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 6 rushes for 120 yards + 1 TD) who played both ways. UCLA also featured QB Brett Hundley (18-25-227-2) and WR Shaquille Evans (4-97-2). Arizona were led by QB BJ Denker (20-33-186-2 + 16-82-0), RB Ka'Deem Carey (28-149-1) and WR Nate Phillips (8-97-2). 1st Half is from a next day re-broadcast but the 2nd half is live (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Tessitore/Millen/Taylor, PAL)
09/11/13 - Notre Dame (21) @ (28) Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh gained a measure of revenge for their 2012 3-overtime loss to the Irish by upsetting #24 ranked Notre Dame at Heinz Field. Both teams were evenly matched and they entered the 4th quarter tied at 21-21. But Notre Dame QB Tommy Rees (18-39-318-2) turned the game in Pitt's favour in the 4th quarter, throwing 2 interceptions to Pitt DB Ray Vinopal, the 2nd of which resulted in the game-winning TD run by RB James Connor (10-35-2). Pittsburgh also featured QB Tom Savage (22-35-243-2) and WR's Tyler Boyd (8-85-0) and Devin Street (4-76-2). Notre Dame also featured RB George Atkinson (6-57-0) and WR TJ Jones (6-149-1). Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited dead-time (10, 2 Discs, ABC - Musberger/Herbstreit/Cox, PAL)
13/11/13 - Ball State (27) @ (48) Northern Illinois - #20 ranked Northern Illinois extended their home win streak to 25 games with a shootout win against unbeaten Ball State. Both teams were evenly matched and entered the 4th quarter tied at 27-27 but NIU won the game with 21 unanswered points in the final 15 minutes to take the win. The Huskies were led by QB Jordan Lynch (26-32-345-2 + 20-131-2) and WR Da'Ron Brown (8-209-2). Ball State were led by QB Keith Wenning (35-49-324-1), RB Jahwan Edwards (29-159-1) and WR Willie Snead (12-121-1) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Wischusen/Howard, PAL)
16/11/13 - Miami (30) @ (48) Duke - In arguably their biggest ever win, Duke upset #24 ranked Miami to move to 8-2 on the season. Both teams were evenly matched through 3 quarters, with Duke holding a slim 31-30 lead, but the Blue Devils scored the final 17 points of the game to take the win. The stars for Duke were QB's Anthony Boone (11-15-105-0) and Brandon Connette (5-9-80-1 + 11-37-4) + RB Josh Snead (9-138-0). Miami featured WR Stephen Morris (29-48-372-2), RB Dallas Crawford (19-114-0) and WR Herb Waters (9-118-2). Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited dead-time and missing action between 2:01 and 0:10 of the 1st quarter but no scoring missed (10, 2 Discs, ESPNU - Shroff/Stouffer, PAL)
16/11/13 - Central Florida (39) @ (36) Temple - In a sensational finish in Philadelphia, #17 ranked UCF survived an upset bid from Temple to stay in control of the race for the American Athletic Conference title. Temple used a big play Offense to stay in the game and actually led 36-29 with 1:06 left in the game before the Knights staged a remarkable comeback. UCF tied the game on an unbelievable one-handed TD catch and then used a 64 yard pass to set up the game-winning FG on the last play of the game. The stars for UCF were QB Blake Bortles (27-38-404-4), RB Storm Johnson (14-122-0) and WR JJ Worton (10-179-3). Temple were led by sensational Freshman QB PJ Walker (26-44-382-4 + 9-41-1) and WR Robbie Anderson (8-184-2) who had a huge game (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - McAnaney/Becht/Weisbrod, NTSC)
16/11/13 - Georgia (38) @ (43) Auburn - #7 ranked Auburn used a sensational finish to beat #25 ranked Georgia in a shootout at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Early in the 4th quarter Auburn held a 37-17 lead and were cruising to a win when Georgia suddenly exploded for 21 unanswered points to lead 38-37 with 36 seconds left. But Auburn sensational claimed the victory with a 73 yard TD pass that was tipped by 2 Georgia defenders into the arms of Auburn WR Ricardo Louis (4-131-1). Auburn also featured QB Nick Marshall (15-26-230-1 + 19-88-2) and RB Tre Mason (27-115-1). Georgia were led by QB Aaron Murray (33-49-414-2), RB Todd Gurley (15-80-1 + 10-77-0) and WR Rantavious Wooten (5-97-1) (10, JIP 10:35 1st Quarter on opening Auburn drive - No scoring missed, 2 Discs, CBS - Lundquist/Danielson/Wolfson, PAL)
16/11/13 - Baylor (63) v (34) Texas Tech - #5 ranked Baylor survived a spirited fight from Texas Tech to stay unbeaten on the season. Texas Tech opened up a 20-7 lead in 1st quarter but Baylor out-scored Texas Tech 28-7 the rest of the half to lead 35-27 at the break. Baylor then turned the screw in the 2nd half, out-scoring the Red Raiders 28-7 to take the win. Baylor racked up 675 yards of total offense led by QB Bryce Petty (17-31-335-3 + 2 rushing TD's), RB's Shock Linwood (29-184-1) and Devin Chafin (11-100-2) and WR Levi Norwood (7-156-2). Texas Tech were led by QB Baker Mayfield (27-50-316-4 + 14-35-0), RB Kenny Williams (8-48-0) and WR's Eric Ward (6-83-1) and Jace Amaro (4-55-2) (10, 3 Discs, FOX - Johnson/Davis/Pink, NTSC)
16/11/13 - Stanford (17) @ (20) USC - USC continued their resurgence with a big win against #5 ranked Stanford at the LA Coliseum. USC never trailed in the game, holding a 17-10 lead at the half, and won the game with a 47 yard FG with 19 seconds left. USC were led by QB Cody Kessler (25-37-286-1), RB Javorius Allen (17-29-1) and WR Nelson Agholor (8-104-0). Stanford were led by QB Kevin Hogan (14-25-127-0) and RB Tyler Gaffney (24-154-2) but were made to pay for 2 turnovers in the 4th quarter (10, 2 Discs, ABC - Musberger/Herbstreit/Cox, PAL)
22/11/13 - Navy (58) @ (52) San Jose State - In a shootout in San Jose, Navy turned in a record-setting performance from it's QB to take the win. Navy QB Keenan Reynolds (4-6-46-1 + 36-240-7) set and NCAA record for single game rushing TD's and he needed every one as San Jose State forced overtime with a last play TD and 2 point conversion only for Reynolds to win the game with a TD run in each of the 3 overtimes. The Spartans were led by a big game from QB David Fales (42-56-440-5) but his interception in the 3rd overtime sealed his teams fate. The final overtime possession for Navy is from ESPN Sportscenter and shows the winning score only (10, JIP 13:32 1st Quarter - No scoring missed, 2 Discs, ESPN - Blackburn/Kanell/Williams, PAL)
23/11/13 - California (13) @ (63) Stanford - #10 ranked Stanford dominated rival California in the 116th "Big Game", setting a record for the largest margin of victory in "Big Game" history. Stanford started fast and held a 42-13 lead at the half. The stars of the show were Stanford QB Kevin Hogan (17-26-329-5) and WR Ty Montgomery (5-160-4 + 2-31-1 including TD catches of 50 and 72 yards). Montgomery tied a team single game TD's record (5). Stanford racked up 603 yards of total Offense. Cal were led by QB Jared Goff (10-19-194-1) and WR Richard Rodgers (5-125-0). With the win Stanford won the PAC-12 North title (10, 1 Disc, FOX - Kutcher/Bates/Poppinga, NTSC)
23/11/13 - Baylor (17) @ (49) Oklahoma State - #10 ranked Oklahoma State upset #4 ranked and unbeaten Baylor with a big game in Stillwater. The Cowboys held a tight 14-3 lead at the half before exploding for 21 unanswered points in the 3rd quarter to effectively end the game. The stars for the Cowboys were QB Clint Chelf (19-25-370-3), RB Jeremy Smith (12-71-0) and WR Tracy Moore (5-126-1). Baylor were led by QB Bryce Petty (28-48-359-2 + 11-46-0) and WR Antwan Goodley (10-118-1). Coverage includes Gameday Live (8, 3 Discs, ABC - Musberger/Herbstreit/Cox, PAL)
28/11/13 - Texas Tech (16) @ (41) Texas - On Thanksgiving night, Texas kept themselves in the hunt for the Big 12 title with a big win against Texas Tech. Texas held a 20-7 lead at the half then out-scored the Red Raiders 21-6 in the 2nd half to take the win. Texas were led on Offense by QB Case McCoy (10-19-139-2 + 6-18-1) and RB's Malcolm Brown (27-128-0) and Joe Bergeron (17-102-1). On Defense, Texas were led by DE Jefferson Jeffcoat (3 sacks). Texas had 7 total sacks and 3 forced turnovers. Texas Tech were led by QB Baker Mayfield (24-44-237-0) and WR's Eric Ward (8-88-0) and Jace Amaro (6-83-1) (10, 2 Discs, FOX - Johnson/Davis/Pink, NTSC)
29/11/13 - Fresno State (52) @ (62) San Jose State - In a big upset, San Jose State ended #16 ranked Fresno State's unbeaten record and knocked them out of the race for a BCS bowl berth. Both teams combined for 1,382 yards of total Offense. San Jose State held a 42-41 lead at the half and gained the initiative at the start of the 2nd half with an on-side kick that was converted into a TD. From that point on, the Bulldogs were playing catch-up but couldn't make up the difference and the Spartans saw out the game for the win. The Spartans were led by QB David Fales (37-45-547-6) and also featured RB Thomas Tucker (17-65-1) and WR's Tyler Winston (10-164-1), Kyle Nunn (10-160-2) and Chandler Jones (8-146-3). The Bulldogs were led by QB Derek Carr (38-50-519-6) and also featured RB Josh Quezada (7-50-1) and WR Davante Adams (13-264-3) (10, 3 Discs, CBS sports Net - Ryan/Archuleta/Washburn, NTSC)
30/11/13 - Duke (27) @ (25) North Carolina - #24 Duke won their 1st ACC Coastal Title with a win over their big rivals in Chapel Hill. Both teams were evenly matched and at the half Duke held a slim 17-15 lead. As the game drew to a close with the Tarheels holding a 25-24 lead, Duke QB Anthony Boone (23-34-274-2) coolly guided his team 65 yards to the game-winning FG with 3:05 left in the game. The Tarheels had 1 last chance to win the game but the Duke Defense forced their 2nd turnover of the game and the Blue Devils celebrated the win. Duke also featured RB Josh Snead (10-48-0) and WR's Jamison Crowder (5-54-2) and Brandon Braxton (5-70-0). North Carolina featured QB Marquise Williams (17-36-223-1 + 16-104-2), RB TJ LOgan (16-92-0) and WR Eric Ebron (5-121-0) (10, 1 Disc, ESPN - Mowins/Galloway/Carcaterra, NTSC)
30/11/13 - Ohio State (42) @ (41) Michigan - In a sensational finish in Ann Arbor, #3 ranked Ohio State kept their unbeaten record in dramatic fashion. In a back-and-forth game, the Buckeyes found themselves in front 42-35 with 3 minutes left with the Wolverines 86 yards from the game-tieing TD. But Michigan QB Devin Gardner (32-45-451-4) coolly led his team downfield and threw a TD pass with 37 seconds left to bring Michigan within 1 point. Michigan coach Brady Hoke decided to go for 2 points and the win rather than the tie but the pass was intercepted and the Buckeyes ran out the clock for the win. Ohio State featured QB Braxton Miller (6-15-133-2 + 16-153-3) and RB Carlos Hyde (27-226-1). Michigan also featured RB's De'Veon Smith (7-57-0) and Derrick Green (12-47-0) + WR Jeremy Gallon (9-175-1). Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited dead-time and missing action between 12:21 and 10:42 of the 2nd quarter but no scoring missed (10, 2 Discs, ABC - Nessler/Blackledge/Rowe, PAL)
30/11/13 - Alabama (28) @ (34) Auburn - In arguably the game of the season, #4 ranked Auburn took state bragging rites over #1 ranked Alabama with a sensational finish in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn were down 28-21 with 2 minutes left when QB Nick Marshall (11-16-97-2 + 17-99-1) guided his team to the game-tieing TD with 32 seconds left. This left enough time for Alabama to try a 57 yard FG on the game's final play, but when the kick dropped short, Auburn Senior DB Chris Davis caught the kick and raced up-field 109 yards to the game-winning TD for the miracle win. Auburn also featured RB Tre Mason (29-164-1) and WR Sammie Coates (2-60-1). Alabama were led by QB AJ McCarron (17-29-277-3 including a school-record 99 yard TD pass), RB TJ Yeldon (26-141-1) and WR Amari Cooper (6-178-1). Auburn amassed 296 yards rushing against the #1 rush Defense in the country. Alabama missed 4 FG's in the game. Coverage includes Gameday Live and Gameday Final (10, 4 Discs, CBS - Lundquist/Danielson/Wolfson, PAL)
30/11/13 - Texas A&M (21) @ (28) Missouri - In only their 2nd season in the SEC East division, Missouri claimed the title and a place in the SEC Championship game with a tight win over the Aggies. Led by QB James Franklin (18-28-233-2 + 18-80-0), the Tigers overcame a 14-7 deficit at the half and out-scored Texas A&M 21-7 in the 2nd half to take the win. The Tigers also featured RB Henry Josey (13-96-1) and WR Dorial Green-Beckham (7-93-1). Texas A&M were led by QB Johnny Manziel (24-35-195-1 + 11-21-0), RB Brandon Williams (6-57-0) and WR's Travis Labhart (7-81-0) and Mike Evans (4-8-0) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Musberger/Herbstreit/Cox, PAL)
30/11/13 - UCLA (35) @ (14) USC - #22 ranked UCLA celebrated their first win in the LA Coliseum since 1997 with a big win against #23 ranked USC. Both teams were evenly matched in the 1st half with UCLA holding a 14-7 lead at the break. But the Bruins turned the screw in the 2nd half and out-scored the Trojans 21-7 to take the win. UCLA were led by QB Brett Hundley (18-27-208-0 + 13-80-2), RB Jordan James (16-54-0) and WR Paul Perkins (3-79-0). USC were led by QB Cody Kessler (17-28-174-1), RB Javorius Allen (20-123-1) and WR Marqise Lee (6-69-0) (10, Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited dead-time, 2 Discs, ABC - McDonough/Spielman/Spake, PAL)
06/12/13 - MAC Championship - Bowling Green (47) v (27) Northern Illinois - In a big upset at Ford Field in Detroit, Bowling Green claimed their first MAC Championship since 1992 with a win over #16 ranked and unbeaten Northern Illinois. The star of the show was Falcons QB Matt Johnson (21-27-393-5 + 10-33-0) who had a career-high 5 TD passes, which also set a MAC Championship game record. The Falcons dominated the game throughout, building on a 31-13 lead at the half and coasting home. Northern Illinois's Heisman candidate QB Jordan Lynch (21-40-219-1 + 26-126-2) had big numbers but struggled for consistency through the game. Bowling Green also featured RB Travis Greene (26-133-1) + WR Alex Bayer (7-124-1) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Blackburn/Kanell/Williams, PAL)
07/12/13 - Oklahoma (33) @ (24) Oklahoma State - #17 ranked Oklahoma ended #6 ranked Oklahoma State's bid for a 2nd Big-12 title in 3 years with a comeback win in Stillwater. The Cowboys didn't trail in the game until the final 19 seconds, when Sooners QB Blake Bell (10-16-140-1) threw a 7 yard TD pass for a 27-24 lead. On the last play of the game, the Cowboys attempted multi-laterals to get the game-winning score but fumbled instead into the end-zone where Oklahoma recovered for the game-clinching TD. With the loss the Baylor Bears claimed their 1st Big-12 title. The Sooners also featured RB Brennan Clay (24-70-0) and WR's Sterling Shepard (7-112-0) and Jalen Saunders (5-39-1). The Cowboys were led by QB Clint Chelf (19-35-200-1 + 5-16-0), RB Desmond Roland (21-144-2) and WR Josh Stewart (7-68-0) (10, 2 Discs, ABC - McDonough/Spielman/Spake, PAL)
07/12/13 - CUSA Championship - Marshall (24) @ (41) Rice - On their home field in Houston, Rice claimed their 1st Conference Championship since 1957 with a big win over the favoured Thundering Herd. The Owls used a strong rushing attack (248 yards) to open up a 21-10 lead at the half, and they coasted home by out-scoring Marshall 20-14 in the 2nd half. Rice were led by QB's Taylor McHargue (8-16-196-1 including 73 yard TD pass), RB Charles Ross (18-109-2) and WR Jordan Taylor (6-131-1). Marshall were led by QB Rakeem Cato (24-41-265-2), RB Essray Taliaferro (17-53-0) and WR Gator Hoskins (6-99-0) (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Tessitore/Millen/Taylor, PAL)
07/12/13 - Texas (10) @ (30) Baylor - The last ever game at Floyd Casey Stadium proved a memorable one for the #9 ranked Bears as they shut-down the #25 ranked Longhorns to claim their 1st ever outright Big-12 title. Either team could claim the title with a win but it was the Bears that finished the stronger, outscoring Texas 27-7 in the 2nd half to take the victory. The Bears were led by QB Bryce Petty (21-37-287-2 + 10-24-0), WR Antwan Goodley (8-114-1) and RB's Glasco Martin (22-102-1) and Lache Seastrunk (15-78-0). Texas featured QB Case McCoy (12-34-54-1) and RB Malcolm Brown (25-131-0) (2 versions : 10, 2 Discs, FOX - Bolerjack/Harrington/Nece, NTSC / 10, BIG-12 No Huddle 50 minutes hi-lites + "turning out the lights" ceremony, 1 Disc, FOX - Bolerjack/Harrington/Nece, PAL)
07/12/13 - SEC Championship - Auburn (59) v (42) Missouri - In the highest ever scoring SEC Championship, #3 ranked Auburn out-lasted #5 Missouri and booked a place in the BCS Title Game. Led by QB Nick Marshall (9-11-132-1 + 16-101-1) and RB Tre Mason (46-304-4), Auburn amassed an SEC Championship game record 677 yards of Offense including 545 yards rushing. Mason's 304 yards was also an SEC Championship game record. Both teams Offenses were unstoppable through 3 quarters, but Auburn finally found some Defense in the 4th quarter, keeping Missouri scoreless while tacking on 2 TD's of their own to clinch the win. Missouri were led by QB James Franklin (21-37-303-3 + 15-62-1), RB Henry Josey (9-123-0) and WR Dorial Green-Beckham (6-144-2) (10, 2 Discs, CBS - Lundquist/Danielson/Wolfson, PAL)
07/12/13 - PAC-12 Championship - Stanford (38) v (14) Arizona State - #7 ranked Stanford claimed their 2nd straight PAC-12 Title with a dominating win in Tempe against #11 ranked Arizona State. Stanford used big play TD's to take a 28-14 lead in at the half then shut-out the Sun Devils the rest of the way to take the title. Stanford scored on TD runs of 69 and 51 yards while racking up 240 yards rushing. Stanford were led by QB Kevin Hogan (12-18-277-1), RB's Tyler Gaffney (23-133-3) and Anthony Wilkerson (10-57-0) and WR's Devon Cajuste (2-120-0) and Ty Montgomery (5-69-1). Arizona State were led by QB Taylor Kelly (17-25-173-1 + 21-36-0) and RB DJ Foster (8-62-1 + 4-80-1) (10, Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited dead-time and missing action in the 1st quarter between 7:30 and 0:00 - No scoring missed, 2 Discs, ESPN - Nessler/Blackledge/Rowe, PAL)
07/12/13 - Big 10 Championship - Michigan State (34) v (24) Ohio State - In a huge upset, #10 Michigan State ended #2 Ohio State's 24 match unbeaten streak and knocked them out of the National Championship game. In a game of runs, the Spartans opened the game with 17 unanswered points only for the Buckeyes to score 24 unanswered points, followed by the Spartans scoring the last 17 points of the game to take the win. The stars for Michigan State on Offense were QB Connor Cook (24-40-304-3) and RB Jeremy Langford (24-128-1) and on Defense were LB Denicoe Allen (8 tackles), LB Max Bullough (3 tackles) and DB Isaiah Lewis (13 tackles). Ohio State were led by QB Braxton Miller (8-21-101-1 + 21-142-2), RB Carlos Hyde (18-118-0) and WR Philly Brown (5-53-1). Disc 1 is Gameday Live and is in PAL format (10, 3 Discs, FOX - Johnson/Davis/Andrews/Pink, NTSC)
07/12/13 - SWAC Championship - Jackson State (27) v (34) Southern - The Southern Jaguars claimed their first SWAC Championship since 2003 with a 2 Overtime win at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Both teams were evenly matched throughout and the teams went to overtime when Jackson State, on the last play of the game, kicked a 37 yard FG. Neither team could score in the 1st overtime but Southern took the lead with a TD in the 2nd overtime. Jackson State had a chance to tie again but on 4th down, a TD pass caught in the end-zone was ruled incomplete when the receiver stepped out-of-bounds as he caught the ball. Southern were led by QB Dray Joseph (27-46-337-3 + 13-41-0), RB Lenard Tillery (16-118-0) and WR's Willie Quinn (7-142-2) and Lee Doss (10-125-1). Jackson State were led by QB Clayton Moore (21-42-262-2 + 14-38-0), RB Tommy Gooden (14-55-0) and WR Zachary Pendleton (6-97-1) (10, Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited dead-time and missing action in the 1st quarter between 5:40 and 0:00 + the 2nd quarter between 15:00 and 11:26 and in the 3rd quarter between 15:00 and 11:14 - No scoring missed, 2 Discs, ESPNU - Neely/Walker, PAL)
13/12/13 - FCS Quarter Final - Towson (49) @ (39) Eastern Illinois - On a snowy day in Charleston, Illinois, Towson advanced to the FCS Semi-Finals with a big win over the Panthers. The star for the Tigers was RB Terrance West (39-354-5) who set an FCS Playoff record for single game rushing yards. Both teams were evenly matched but Towson managed to hold the advantage of a 21-14 half-time lead through to the end to take the win. The Tigers also featured QB Peter Athens (8-13-115-0). The Panthers were led by Walter Payton Award-winning QB Vincent Grappolo (38-50-321-2 + 10-12-2), RB Taylor Duncan (20-100-0) and WR Erik Lora (18-129-1). Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited dead-time and missing action in the 2nd quarter between 12:40 and 6:53. No scoring missed (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Shroff/Stouffer/Weisbrod, PAL)
13/12/13 - FCS Semi Final - Towson (35) @ (31) Eastern Washington - On a snowy and foggy day in Cheney, Washington, Towson advanced to their 1st ever FCS Title game with a huge comeback win over the Eagles. In a game of runs, the Tigers scored the 1st 21 points only for Eastern Washington to score 31 unanswered points before the Tigers scored the final 10 points including the game-winning TD with 17 seconds left. The stars for Towson were QB's Peter Athens (8-9-144-2) and back-up QB Connor Frazier (6-10-98-0 + 18-114-1), RB's Terrance West (27-119-2) and WR Brian Dowling (4-88-1). Eastern Washington were led by QB Vernon Adams (28-42-394-2 + 11-65-0), RB Quincy Forte (14-78-1) and WR's Ashton Clark (8-129-0) and Cooper Kupp (8-124-0). Next day re-broadcast with occasional edited dead-time (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Neely/Walker, PAL)
21/12/13 - New Mexico Bowl - Washington State (45) v (48) Colorado State - In a shootout in Albuquerque, Colorado State sensationally claimed the win with a huge comeback in the final 2 minutes. The Cougars had the better of the 1st half and led 35-23 at the break, but the Rams fought back to 45-37 with 3 minutes left in the game. The Rams then forced 2 fumbles which set up the game-tieing TD and 2 point conversion and then the game-winning FG on the last play of the game. The Bowl win was Colorado State's first since 2001. The Rams were led by QB Garrett Grayson (31-50-369-2), RB Kapri Bibbs (27-169-3 including 75 yard TD run), WR Charles Lovett (5-93-1) and DL Shaquil Barrett (6 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery). Washington State were led by QB Connor Halliday (37-58-410-6) and WR's River Cracraft (9-125-1) and Kristoff Williams (7-72-0). Halliday's 6 TD passes equalled an NCAA Bowl game record (10, JIP 12:02 1st Quarter - 7:0 WSU, 2 Discs, ESPN - Jones/Huard/Mendoza, PAL)
27/12/13 - Fight Hunger Bowl - BYU (16) v (31) Washington - The Huskies ended a 2 game losing streak in Bowl games with a big win over BYU at San Francisco's AT & T Park. A tight 1st half ended with Washington holding a 21-16 lead. But the Huskies turned the screw in the 2nd half, keeping BYU scoreless, while closing out the game with a further 10 points. The leaders for Washington were QB Keith Price (17-22-1231 + 7-30-0), RB Bishop Sankey (21-95-2), in his final college game, and WR Kevin Smith (5-43-0). BYU were led by QB Taysom Hill (25-48-293-0 + 31-133-1), RB Jamaal Williams (12-31-0) and WR Cody Hoffman (12-167-0) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Pasch/Griese/Luginbill, PAL)
30/12/13 - Alamo Bowl - Texas (7) v (30) Oregon - #10 ranked Oregon dominated Texas in the Alamodome in Texas coach Mack Brown's final game in charge. Oregon racked up 469 yards of total Offense and scored on 2 interceptions returned for TD's, taking a 20-7 lead in at the half and coasting home. The game MVP was Oregon QB Marcus Mariota (18-26-253-1 + 15-133-0) and the Ducks also featured RB Byron Marshall (13-43-0) and WR Josh Huff (5-104-1). Texas were led by QB Case McCoy (8-17-48-0) and RB Malcom Brown (26-130-0) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Nessler/Blackledge/Rowe, PAL)
30/12/13 - Holiday Bowl - Arizona State (23) v (37) Texas Tech - In a big upset in San Diego, unranked Texas Tech knocked off #14 ranked Arizona State. Led by QB Davis Webb (28-41-403-4), the Red Raiders ran out to a 27-13 lead at the half and then held on in the 2nd half to take the win. The 4 TD passes equalled a Holiday Bowl record. Texas Tech also featured RB Deandre Washington (14-51-0) and WR's Jace Amaro (8-112-0), Jakeem Grant (6-89-2) and Bradley Marquez (3-67-1). Arizona State were led by QB Taylor Kelly (16-29-125-0 + 25-135-1), RB DJ Foster (20-132-1) and WR Jaelen Strong (4-28-0) but star DL Will Sutton (4 tackles) had a quiet game (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Tessitore/Millen/Taylor, PAL)
31/12/13 - Chick-Fil-A Bowl - Texas A&M (52) v (48) Duke - #20 ranked Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel completed his college career in dramatic fashion with a huge comeback win over #22 ranked Duke. Duke dominated the 1st half and led 38-17 at the half, but Manziel (30-38-382-4 + 11-73-1) led the Aggies back and A&M took the lead with 6 minutes left before the Defense clinched the win with 2 interceptions in the final 3 minutes including a 55 yard interception return for a TD. The Aggies also featured RB Ben Malena (8-45-0) and WR's Derel Walker (6-113-1), Travis Labhart (7-76-3) and Mike Evans (4-72-0), in his final college game. Duke were led by QB Anthony Boone (29-45-427-3), RB's Josh Snead (17-104-1) and Juwan Thompson (11-92-0) and WR's Jamison Crowder (12-163-1) and Braxton Deaver (6-116-0) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - Davis/Palmer/Pollack/Ponder, PAL)
01/01/14 - Rose Bowl - Stanford (20) v (24) Michigan State - In the 100th Rose Bowl, #4 ranked Michigan State ended a 26 year wait for a Rose Bowl title with a comeback win over #5 ranked Stanford. The Cardinal took a 10-0 lead in the 1st quarter before the Spartans got untracked, but only held a 17-14 lead at the half. Michigan State then dominated the 2nd half, holding Stanford to 159 yards of Offense, before clinching the win with a huge 4th down stop in the final 2 minutes by Defensive MVP LB Kyler Ellsworth (4 tackles). Michigan State were led by Offensive MVP Connor Cook (22-36-332-2) and also featured RB Jeremy Langford (23-84-1) and WR Bennie Fowler (2-97-0) and Tony Lippett (5-94-1). Stanford were led by QB Kevin Hogan (10-18-143-0 + 8-41-0), RB Tyler Gaffney (24-91-1) and WR's Ty Montgomery (3-21-0) and Devon Cajuste (1-61-0). Coverage includes Gameday Live (10, 3 Discs, ABC - Musberger/Herbstreit/Cox, PAL)
01/01/14 - Fiesta Bowl - Central Florida (52) v (42) Baylor - In the highest scoring Fiesta Bowl ever, and the 2nd Highest scoring bowl game ever, #15 ranked Central Florida upset #6 ranked Baylor in a shootout. UCF were a 17 point underdog but started fast, holding a 28-20 lead at the half. Both teams were even in the 2nd half but UCF kept their lead to the end. The game MVP was UCF QB Blake Bortles (20-31-301-3 + 8-93-1) and he was ably supported by RB Storm Johnson (20-125-3) and WR Rannell Hall (4-113-2). Baylor were led by QB Bryce Petty (30-47-356-2), RB Lache Seastrunk (17-117-0) and WR's Corey Coleman (7-88-0) and Jay Lee (5-80-0) (10, 2 Discs, ESPN - McDonough/Spielman/Spake, PAL)
02/01/14 - Sugar Bowl - Oklahoma (45) v (31) Alabama - #11 ranked Oklahoma upset #3 ranked Alabama in a shootout in the Superdome in New Orleans. Oklahoma used a big game from QB Trevor Knight (32-44-348-4) and a stifling Defense (7 sacks, 5 turnovers, 1 TD) to post a 31-17 lead at the half, then did just enough to hang on at the end to take the win. Alabama QB AJ McCarron (19-30-387-2), in his final college game, played well but his 3 turnovers provided the margin of victory. Oklahoma also featured RB Brennan Clay (17-44-0) and WR's Lacoltan Bester (6-105-1) and Jalen Saunders (5-75-2). Alabama also featured RB Derrick Henry (8-100-1) and WR's Amari Cooper (9-121-0) and Deandrew White (3-139-1). Coverage includes Gameday Live (10, 3 Discs, ESPN - Nessler/Blackledge/Rowe, PAL)
03/01/14 - Orange Bowl - Clemson (40) v (35) Ohio State - #12 ranked Clemson upset #7 ranked Ohio State to win their 1st ever BCS bowl and their 1st Orange Bowl since 1982. In a game of runs, The Tigers held a 20-9 lead at the start of the 2nd quarter before the Buckeyes scored 20 unanswered points to lead 29-20 in the 3rd quarter only for Clemson to out-score the Buckeyes 20-6 to end the game. The Tigers were led by QB Tajh Boyd (31-40-378-5 + 20-127-1) in his final college game, RB Roderick McDowell (12-69-0) and a huge game from WR Sammy Watkins (16-227-2) who set an Orange Bowl and team record for receiving yards. Ohio State were led by QB Braxton Miller (16-24-234-2 + 18-35-2), RB Carlos Hyde (25-113-1) and WR Corey Brown (8-116-0) but were let down by their 4 turnovers, including 2 in the final 5 minutes of the game. Coverage includes Gameday Live (10, 3 Discs, ESPN - Tessitore/Millen/Taylor, PAL)
04/01/14 - BBVA Compass Bowl - Vanderbilt (41) v (24) Houston - In a game of runs, Vanderbilt claimed their 2nd straight bowl win with a big finish in Birmingham. Vandy started strong and held a 24-0 lead at the half. But Houston re-grouped and tied the game with 24 unanswered points in the 3rd quarter before Vandy closed out the game with 17 unanswered points of their own in the 4th quarter. Vanderbilt were led by QB Patton Robinette (6-19-154-2 + 15-37-1), RB Jerron Seymour (20-89-1) and WR Jordan Matthews (5-143-2), in his final college game. Houston were led by QB John O'Korn (20-47-228-2 + 7-38-0) and WR's Markeith Ambles (6-105-1) and Deontay Greenberry (6-96-1). The game proved to be the last as Head Coach at Vanderbilt for James Franklin who left to take the Penn State job 7 days later (9, 2 Discs, ESPN - Neal/Ware/Davenport, PAL)
06/01/14 - BCS Title Game - Florida State (34) v (31) Auburn - In the final BCS Title game, #1 ranked Florida State used a big comeback to beat #2 ranked Auburn and end the SEC's 7 year winning streak in the title game. The Seminoles fought back from a 21-3 deficit in the 2nd quarter and a 31-27 deficit with 1:19 left in the 4th quarter, winning the game on a 2 yard TD pass with 21 seconds left in the game. The winning score came after an 80 yard drive engineered by game MVP, Florida State QB Jameis Winston (20-35-237-2 + 11-26-0). The Seminoles also featured RB Devonta Freeman (11-73-1), WR's Rashad Greene (9-147-0) and Kelvin Benjamin (4-54-1) and kick returner Levonte Whitfield (4 returns, 172 yards including 100 yard kick-off return TD). Auburn were led by QB Nick Marshall (14-27-217-2 + 16-45-1), RB Tre Mason (34-195-1 + 1-42-1) and WR Sammie Coates (4-61-0). Coverage includes Gameday Live and College Football Live 25 minute review of the game (10, 3 Discs, ESPN - Musberger/Herbstreit/Cox, PAL)