Go Beavs: An Oregon State Dynasty

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[size=+2]Game of the Week
Red River Rivalry[/size]

[size=+1]#9 Oklahoma (2-1) vs #3 Texas (4-0)[/size]

[size=+1]Predictions[/size]

#5 Virginia at #22 Clemson
Kirk: Clemson Lee: Virginia

#10 Texas Tech at #4 Nebraska
Kirk: Nebraska Lee: Texas Tech

#23 Indiana at #13 Wisconsin
Kirk: Wisconsin Lee: Wisconsin

#19 Michigan at #7 Penn State
Kirk: Penn State Lee: Penn State​

Chris: Welcome back to the Cotton Bowl where we have one of the biggest rivalries in college football. Oklahoma and Texas. And as usual there is a lot on the line in both the conference and for the national picture. Texas remains undefeated and Oklahoma has looked good since getting schlacked by Ohio State. A win for Texas keeps them as serious contenders. A win for Oklahoma puts the Sooners back in the title hunt especially considering their strength of schedule. Who wins today guys?

Kirk: OU QB Landry Jones will be the difference maker today. I think that the OU offensive line will be able to neutralize a terriffic Texas defensive line. If Jones has time to get it to his outstanding receivers. Look out. It could be a long game for the Longhorns. Also, that Sooner defense is getting a lot of turnovers. Oklahoma ranks third in turnover margin at plus-9. I say that the Sooners win in a close duel that comes down to the end. (Mix of cheers and boos.)

Lee: I like that pick Kirk. You mentioned that Oklahoma has a great turnover margin. That's great but it won't matter sweetheart! Texas QB James Minor has yet to throw an interception and he has thrown 14 touchdowns. It will be the Longhorn defense that makes the plays today and Minor leads the Longhorns to a big win in a close contest. (Lee puts on the Longhorn headgear to a chorus of cheers and boos.) Hookem' Horns! Go Texas!

 

 

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[size=+1]UCLA (1-1) at #18 Oregon State (3-0)[/size]

Corvallis, OR - The Beavers remember all too well what happened last year when Oregon State last met UCLA. OSU lost a heartbreaking game to the Bruins in Pasadena that came down to a last minute drive where Rossner threw a costly interception to seal it shut for UCLA. Now the Beavers would look to avenge that loss in Corvallis against the defending Pac-10 champions.

The cold, rainy conditions had little effect on the Beavers' offense as OSU took the opening drive and marched right down the field. The drive would be finished with OSU HB Marvin Quinn hurdling into the endzone from one yard out to put OSU on top 7-0.

[size=-5]OSU HB Marvin Quinn hurdles into the endzone.[/size]​

The OSU defense continued its incredible success as Oregon State defensive coordinator Mark Banker has made a commitment to staying aggressive, forcing a UCLA punt after a three and out. OSU QB Bryan Rossner would look to stay aggressive as he threw over the top to WR Brian Herring where the ball was deflected by the UCLA CB, but Herring came down with it off the tip for a 44-yard gain. The big gain would set up a 44-yard field goal to give the Beavers a 10-0 lead going into the second quarter.

The Bruins finally got in rythm but the OSU defense held up in the red zone, which led to a UCLA 20-yard field goal to cut the Beavers' lead to 10-3. On the ensuing possession for Oregon State, OSU WR Brian Herring was open on the post. Rossner threw a perfect pass but Herring dropped the ball, forcing an OSU punt. On the next possession for UCLA, QB Chris Forcier was pressured and threw into coverage where OSU FS Matt Arnold made the interception.

[size=-5]OSU FS Matt Arnold picks off UCLA QB Chris Forcier.[/size]​

The Beavers would take advantage of the turnover as Rossner threw to WR James Rodgers who ran a slant over the middle for an 8-yard touchdown to put Oregon State ahead 17-3.

[size=-5]OSU WR James Rodgers catches an 8-yard touchdown.[/size]​

On the final drive of the half, Forcier would throw another interception as OSU MLB Will Darkins picked him off to take the game to halftime.

As the second half opened, the Beavers continued to pour on the pressure, forcing Forcier to throw early, leading to another interception by the fantastic CB David Ross. The turnover would lead to a 3-yard touchdown for OSU HB Marvin Quinn to put OSU up big 24-3.

[size=-5]An interception by OSU CB David Ross leads to a 3-yard touchdown run for HB Marvin Quinn.[/size]​

However, the Bruins finally were able to make some plays on offense and put together a long drive. UCLA HB Raymond Carter was able to get around the edge for a 7-yard touchdown run to put UCLA back in the game down 24-10.

[size=-5]UCLA HB Raymond Carter with a 7-yard touchdown run.[/size]​

The Beavers would get some bad news when HB Marvin Quinn was hurt after a kick return. Quinn had a foot contusion, but he should be able to play next week. A possession for Oregon State would be ended when TE Pete Rich was wide open, but dropped the ball on third down, leading to a punt after a three and out. UCLA QB Chris Forcier also went down after going down on another Beaver sack with turf toe. Forcier will be listed as questionable for next week. In came backup QB Nick Crissman who rolled out to his right off of playaction, threw a ball deep into the endzone while under pressure into tight coverage. UCLA WR Taylor Embree came up with an awesome one-handed catch in the endzone in front of CB David Ross to make it a one score game as UCLA was only down 24-17.

[size=-5]UCLA backup QB Nick Crissman comes in and throws a perfect pass under pressure that is caught one-handed
by WR Taylor Embree in the endzone.[/size]​

Now it was the Beavers who were out of sync as OSU punted after another three and out. On the ensuing possession for UCLA, the Bruins suffered another injury as WR Marquis Hampton left the game with a dislocated shoulder. Hampton will be listed as probable for next week but was out the remainder of the game. The OSU defensive line stepped up the pressure as DE Kevin Frahm got his second sack on third and long for UCLA, forcing a punt.

As the game moved into the fourth quarter, OSU continued to struggle on offense and the loss of Marvin Quinn did not help as they were forced to punt after another three and out. However, OSU DE Kevin Frahm was taking over the game, achieving the hat trick again for his third sack to end another UCLA drive.

[size=-5]OSU DE Kevin Frahm with his third sack, ending another UCLA possession.[/size]​

Unfortunately, the OSU offense was unable to put the game away as they were forced to punt after yet another three and out. All that UCLA needed to do was get into the endzone to tie the game but UCLA QB Nick Crissman was under pressure again and threw under pressure. OSU FS Matt Arnold came up with his second interception of the game and this time Arnold took it back to the house for a pick-six to seal this one shut as Oregon State held on to win 31-17.

[size=-5]OSU FS Matt Arnold puts the game away with a pick-six.[/size]​

UCLA 17

QB Forcier: 9-19, 79 yds, 3 int
QB Crissman: 10-15, 151 yds, td, 2 int
HB Dean: 9 car, 40 yds
HB Franklin: 8 car, 46 yds
WR Embree: 9 rec, 127 yds, td
DE LE#49: 7 tkl, 3 tfl, 3 sk, defl, 2 ff

Oregon State 31

QB Rossner: 13-21, 155 yds, td
HB Quinn: 14 car, 46 yds, 2 td
HB Rodgers: 11 car, 35 yds
WR Herring: 2 rec, 59 yds
FS Arnold: 8 tkl, tfl, 2 int, td
DE Frahm: 6 tkl, 5 tfl, 4 sk, ff (Pac-10 defensive player of the week)

 

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[size=+2]Week 6[/size]

[size=+1](3)Texas holds on to defeat rival (9)Oklahoma 34-24[/size]

[size=-5]Texas SS Ben Wells ended the Sooner comeback with this pick-six.[/size]

Oklahoma 24
QB Jones: 25-32, 206 yds, td, 2 int
HB Johnson: 20 car, 71 yds, td
WR Owens: 6 rec, 72 yds,
OLB Lewis: 9 tkl, tfl, int, defl, td

Texas 34
QB Minor: 30-44, 299 yds, td, int
HB HB#30: 20 car, 54 yds, td, 8 rec, 67 yds
SS Wells: 11 tkl, int, td

[b][size=+2]Games of the Week[/size][/b]

#24 Pittsburgh 17
Rutgers 27

#5 Virginia 45
#22 Clemson 24

[b]#9 Oklahoma 24
#3 Texas 34[/b]

#10 Texas Tech 7
#4 Nebraska 28

#23 Indiana 10
#13 Wisconsin 36

Northwestern 34
#6 Ohio State 17

#19 Michigan 28
#7 Penn State 7

#20 NC State 28
Virginia Tech 35

[b][size=+2]Top Ten[/size][/b]

1 Florida
2 USC
3 Texas
4 Nebraska
5 Virginia
6 Alabama
7 California
8 Miami
[b]9 Oregon State[/b]
10 USF

[b][size=+2]Heisman Watch[/size][/b]

HB Langston Jackson (California)
QB Aaron Corp (USC)
QB Allen Wright (Texas Tech)
QB Kyler Thomas (Florida)
HB Cyrus Gray (Texas A&M)

 

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[size=+2]Game of the Week[/size]
[size=+1]#5 Virginia (5-0) at #8 Miami (4-1)[/size]

[size=+1]Upset Alert[/size]

Kirk: LSU at #21 Mississippi State

Lee: #12 Notre Dame at UCLA

[size=+1]Predictions[/size]

#24 West Virginia at #10 USF
Kirk:USF Lee:USF

#11 Wisconsin at #19 Ohio State
Kirk:Ohio State Lee:Ohio State​

Chris: And that brings us to our spotlight game this week here in Miami. The No. 5 Virginia Cavaliers against the No. 8 Miami Hurricanes. Virginia seemed to have turned a corner last year as they were undefeated and looking at an outside chance of making it to the championship. After beating their rival Virginia Tech, it looked like they were on their way. But the Cavaliers stumbled against Miami the very next week and were not even able to compete in their own conference championship. (Crowd cheers.) The Hurricanes are a team that is clearly on the rise as they made it to the conference championship but lost to the rival Seminoles. (Crowd boos.) The winner today will likely be the favorite to win the conference. Who wins today guys?

Kirk: Miami has an excellent senior QB Jacory Harris who is very smart and has very good mobility. I look for him to manage the offense well today. With help from an outstanding defense, the Hurricanes will get a victory today and will be favorites the rest of the way in the ACC. (Crowd cheers.)

Lee: Kirk, you didn't mention the fantastic Virginia QB Riko Smalls who is good too sweetheart. Smalls is good but he's got nobody to throw to. The Cavaliers are good but they don't have anybody that scares this Hurricane team that has its swagger back. Especially with the homefield in beautiful Miami, I'm picking the Canes. (Crowd cheers as Lee puts on the Miami mascot headgear.) Go Miami! Go Canes!

 

 

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[size=+1]Army (2-2) at #9 Oregon State (4-0)[/size]

Corvallis, OR - The Beavers now find themselves in very unfamiliar territory as Oregon State has moved into the top ten. OSU head coach Mike Riley is not buying the hype though. "We still are taking it one game at a time," Riley said. "We have Army this week and I told my team that the Black Knights have already upset Arkansas so we can not take these guys lightly. Army always plays discipline football. We have to do the same and keep playing with intensity." It would not be surprising to see whether the Beavers would be looking past Army as Oregon State heads to Cal next week for a huge Pac-10 game. However, if the Beavers did not take care of business here then it would not really matter.

The Beavers certainly were not taking the Black Knights lightly early as it did not take long for Oregon State to score. OSU QB Bryan Rossner hit WR James Rodgers coming back on a curl, where Rodgers broke a tackle and was gone for a 49-yard touchdown to put the Beavers on top 7-0.

[size=-5]OSU WR James Rodgers breaks a tackle and is gone for a 49-yard touchdown.[/size]​

However, the offense seemed to stall on the Beavers' next possession, leading to a 50-yard field goal attempt that kicker Reggie Smith kicked just short of the crossbar. Though OSU SS Cameron Collins would get the ball back for the Beavers with an interception. OSU HB Marvin Quinn was running well and broke a nice first down run but did not get up as he was holding his foot in pain. A collective gasp reverberated around Reser Stadium as Quinn left the field. It was just last week that Quinn left with a foot contusion and he was back for less than a quarter before he had hurt his foot again. It was later reported to be a broken toe which could sideline the talented tailback for two weeks.

The OSU offensive line will want to forget this game as they allowed Army to sack Rossner three times in the first quarter. Despite the unimpressive offensive production without Quinn, the Beavers were able to kick a 36-yard field goal to put OSU up 10-0. Although the offense was playing poorly, the defense was playing lights out for Oregon State, not allowing Army to get anyting going. The Beavers would finally get into the red zone to the Army 15 yard-line where Rossner threw over the middle to WR Marcus Sullivan but OLB Cody Buck was in coverage and made a superb play on the ball to pick it off, stopping the Beavers from scoring.

However, on the very next play, Army QB#12 threw an intercption right back to OSU as MLB Will Darkins picked him off. With the excellent field positon, the Beavers were able to score when HB Jacquizz Rodgers ran into the endzone from two yards out to put OSU ahead 17-0 going into halftime.

[size=-5]OSU HB Jacquizz Rodgers rushes for a 2-yard touchdown.[/size]​

Army continued to play some very good football but was clearly overmatched by Oregon State. Finally, late in the third quarter OSU QB Bryan Rossner threw deep to a wide open WR Brian Herring for a 26-yard touchdown to put the Beavers up 24-0.

[size=-5]OSU WR Brian Herring catches a 26-yard touchdown pass from QB Bryan Rossner.[/size]​

Later as the game was already decided, Rossner would look off the safety, and lob one up deep to Herring again where Herring jumped up and snatched the ball out of the air. Then was tackled just as he crossed the endzone for a 50-yard touchdown to put the Beavers ahead 31-0 as the game moved into the fourth quarter. It also sent many fans to the parking lots as this game was clearly over.

[size=-5]OSU WR Brian Herring jumps up and makes the catch over the defender, scoring on a 50-yard touchdown recpetion.[/size]

Video-OSU WR Brian Herring 50-yard touchdown reception​

All of Oregon State's backups entered the game in the fourth quarter and the defense was able to preserve the shutout as the Beavers would win 38-0. The competition will step greatly next week as the Beavers will be in Berkeley for a huge game against Cal.

Army 0

QB QB#12: 10-23, 81 yds, 2 int
HB Mealy: 16 car, 41 yds
FS Moody: 11 tkl, tfl, sk

Oregon State 38

QB Rossner: 19-29, 303 yds, 3 td, int
HB Rodgers: 20 car, 77 yds, td
HB Quinn: 6 car, 49 yds
WR Herring: 6 rec, 116 yds, 2 td
WR Rodgers: 4 rec, 88 yds, td
SS Collins: 6 tkl, tfl, int, defl

 

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[size=+2]Week 7[/size]

[size=+1](8)Miami hammers (5)Virginia 58-17[/size]

[size=-5]Miami WR Daniel Adderley breaks a team record for most receptions in a game with 15 grabs. In additon,
Adderley scored two touchdowns. Miami QB Jacory Harris looked outstanding as he put on a passing clinic, throwing
for 361 yards and five touchdowns as the Hurricanes were clearly the superior team. The defense played maybe
even better as MLB Arthur Brown was named the NCAA defensive player of the week.[/size]

Virginia 17
QB Smalls: 25-38, 310 yds, td, 4 int
HB Mack: 25 car, 48 yds, td, fl
WR Taylor: 6 tkl, int

Miami 58
QB Harris: 32-42, 361 yds, 5 td
HB Cooper: 18 car, 81 yds
WR Adderley: 15 rec, 173 yds, 2 td (Miami record receptions in a game.)
MLB Brown: 8 tkl, 2 tfl, int, 2 defl, ff, fmbrec (NCAA defensive player of the week.)

[b][size=+2]Games of the Week[/size][/b]

#24 West Virginia 17
#10 USF 31

#14 Florida State 17
North Carolina 28

[b]#5 Virginia 17
#8 Miami 58[/b]

Colorado 44
#3 Texas 43

#11 Wisconsin 21
#19 Ohio State 38

LSU 38
#21 Mississippi State 16

[b][size=+2]Top Ten[/size][/b]

1 Florida
2 USC
3 Nebraska
4 Alabama
5 California
[b]6 Oregon State[/b]
7 Miami
8 USF
9 Illinois
10 Notre Dame

[b][size=+2]Heisman Watch[/size][/b]

QB Aaron Corp (USC)
HB Langston Jackson (California)
HB Cyrus Gray (Texas A&M)
QB Allen Wright (Texas Tech)
HB Evan Carr (Nebraska)

 

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[size=+2]Game of the Week[/size]
[size=+1]#6 Oregon State (5-0) at #5 California (6-0)[/size]

[size=+1]Upset Alert[/size]

Lee: #8 USF at Pittsburgh

[size=+1]Top 25 Predictions[/size]

#15 Texas Tech at #11 Texas
Kirk:Texas Lee:Texas Tech

#19 Wisconsin at #9 Illinois
Kirk:Illinois Lee:Wisconsin

#12 Virginia at #25 North Carolina
Kirk:Virginia Lee:North Carolina

#21 Tennessee at #4 Alabama
Kirk:Alabama Lee:Alabama

#13 Penn State at #20 Northwestern
Kirk:Penn State Lee:Penn State​

Chris: We welcome you back to Berkeley, California where we have a monumental game for two west coast teams. It has been a long time since we have seen a game out west with this magnitude of importance and it does not involve USC. Today we have the sixth ranked Oregon State Beavers taking on the fifth ranked Cal Golden Bears. There is a whole lot riding on this game today as the winner will likely challenge USC for the Pac-10 championship. Unfortunately, both teams have suffered injuries to some important players. Erin Andrews has a report on that issue. Erin...

Erin: That's right. I do Chris. I was told by the Oregon State trainers that HB Marvin Quinn will indeed not be able to play today due to that broken toe. That will leave HB Jacquizz Rodgers to carry the load for the Beavers in one of the biggest games in recent Oregon State history. Quinn told me that he is disappointed he can't play but he has all of the faith in the world in Quizz. That's what they call the younger brother of WR James Rodgers.

Cal is not without their own injuries though. Cal senior QB Ryan Wertenberger is still out with a fractured foot he sustained against Arizona in week five. Red-shirt freshman QB Sam Russell has looked good though and will play today. Back to you guys.

Chris: Thanks Erin. Well, that is a big blow for Oregon State not having Quinn. Can the Beavs still win today?

Kirk: I think they can but it won't be easy. With Quinn out, it will be up to OSU QB Bryan Rossner to step up and play a great game today. Rossner will need his defense to help him out today against one of the best running backs in the nation in Cal HB Langston Jackson, who is on the Heisman watch list. Oregon State is ranked second in the nation in rush defense. I expect the Beavers to bottle up Jackson and force QB Sam Russell to beat them. That will lead to interceptions by that ball-hawking secondary of Oregon State. The Beavers win today and get style points in a convincing victory. (Crowd boos.)

Lee: I understand your reasoning Kirk but not so fast! Do you know when the last time that Oregon State played a game that was not in Corvallis? Hmmm? It was in week one when they played UNLV. UNLV, and they even struggled in that game. Berkeley is not Las Vegas and the Beavers will struggle today on the road. Cal will come roaring out of the gates, getting an early lead. Without Quinn, that Beaver offense will be out of sync all game. OSU will try and comeback but it will be too late. Cal wins big today. Where's my headgear?! Oh. It's right here. (Lee puts on the Oski headgear as the crowd goes wild.) Go Cal! Go Golden Bears!

 

 

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[size=+1]#6 Oregon State (5-0) at #5 California (6-0)[/size]

Berkeley, CA - It is safe to say that this is one of the biggest games in the Pac-10 in years that does not involve USC. It would be the game of the week on ABC. The winner would be considered the challenger to USC for the Pac-10 championship. Oregon State is ranked 2nd in rush defense and Cal is ranked 4th in rush offense so something had to give. There was energy in the air in Memorial Stadium as the opening kickoff went to Oregon State.

The Beavers looked impressive on their opening possession. OSU QB Bryan Rossner found WR Marcus Sullivan on three occasions. This would lead to HB Jacquizz Rodgers getting the handoff where Rodgers shoved off a tackler in the backfield, juked past the safety and was in for six on a 22-yard touchdown run to put OSU on top 7-0.

[size=-5]OSU HB Jacquizz Rodgers breaks an ankle as he finds the endzone on a 22-yard touchdown run.[/size]

Video-OSU HB Jacquizz Rodgers 22-yard touchdown run​

Cal would respond with an unimpressive three and out as the Oregon State defenese was stacking the box to stop the Heisman hopeful Cal HB Langston Jackson. However, on a playaction rollout, OSU QB Bryan Rossner ran to his left but was under pressure because of a CB blitz, and just threw it into the middle of the field where it was picked off by Cal ROLB#53 to set up Cal at the OSU 7-yard line.

[size=-5]OSU QB Bryan Rossner makes his first mistake as Cal ROLB#53 picks him off.[/size]​

California would not waste any time capitalizing off the turnover as red-shirt freshman QB Sam Russell threw to HB Langston Jackson, who made a dazzling one-handed catch, then broke a tackle to get into the endzone on the 5-yard touchdown reception to tie the game 7-7.

[size=-5]Cal HB Langston Jackson ties the game with a one-handed catch to get into the endzone on a 5-yard connection.[/size]​

Oregon State would fail to get anything going on the ensuing possession and the same would be for Cal, but Cal head coach Jeff Tedford tried a fake punt. It would fail, giving the Beavers good field position at midfield. The Beavers would take advantage as HB Jacquizz Rodgers caught the ball in the flat off of a fake flysweep option play. Rodgers would get a huge gain of 36-yards as he was tackled just short of the goal line. Backup HB#37 would come in and run it in for a 1-yard touchdown to put the Beavers ahead 14-7.

Cal would be forced to punt after the outstanding OSU DE Kevin Frahm got another sack to end yet another drive. However, Tedford faked the punt again and again it failed as the Beavers had pretty good field postion going into the 2nd quarter.

However, Oregon State was unable to do anything and was forced to punt. Cal would move the ball well but the drive would stall, setting up a 40-yard field goal to make it 14-10 OSU. On the ensuing possession, OSU QB Bryan Rossner threw deep to WR Brian Herring. The ball was tipped by Cal CB Chris Conte, but Herring came down with it for a 41-yard touchdown connection to put OSU up 21-10.

[size=-5]OSU WR Brian Herring comes down with the deflection for a 41-yard touchdown reception.[/size]

Video-OSU WR Brian Herring 41-yard touchdown​

It would get worse for Cal when QB Sam Russell was under pressure and threw deep over the middle where it was picked off by OSU FS Matt Arnold to give the Beavers excellent field position and another chance to score before the end of the first half.

[size=-5]OSU FS Matt Arnold picks off Cal QB Sam Russell.[/size]​

On the very next play, Rossner would look off the safety and launch one deep to Herring again. Herring jumped up with Cal CB Chris Conte and the emerging playmaker, Herring came down with it for a 35-yard touchdown to put the Beavers up 28-10.

[size=-5]OSU WR Brian Herring comes down with his second touchdown reception.[/size]

Video-OSU WR Brian Herring 35-yard touchdown​

The two quick strikes to Herring really took the energy out of Memorial Stadium. The Beavers would actually get the ball back one more time and Rossner would hook up with Herring yet again for a 42-yard bomb that would set up a last second field goal before halftime to give Oregon State a 31-10 commanding lead.

Cal looked just as bad on offense in the 3rd quarter as they did in the first half. The Golden Bears just could not get a ground game going against the Beavers' 2nd ranked rushing defense. Cal would be forced to punt after a three and out to start the second half. On the other side, Oregon State head coach Mike Riley was putting on an offenive playcalling clinic as the Beavers marched down the field, taking time off of the clock. Finally, Rossner would hook up with HB Jacquizz Rodgers for an 8-yard touchdown connection to put the Beavers up big 38-10.

[size=-5]OSU QB Bryan Rossner finds HB Jacquizz Rodgers on an 8-yard connection for his third touchdown pass of the game.[/size]​

Cal would finally do something on offense and HB Shane Vereen would find the endzone on a 1-yard touchdown run on 4th and goal to just barely keep the Golden Bears in the game down 38-17. Cal would also make a play on defense as Rossner and TE Pete Rich were not on the same page. As a result Cal ROLB#53 made his second interception of the game. However, Cal did nothing on offense for another three and out but Tedford decided on another punt fake. Again, it failed as the game moved into the fourth quarter.

Neither offense looked particularly sharp in fourth quarter as both teams punted back to the other. Though it did not matter for Oregon State since they had such a lead. Finally, Cal would score when QB Sam Russell threw a lateral into the flat to HB Shane Vereen for a touchdown to make it 38-24 OSU. It would not matter though as the Beavers were able to kill the clock and get a huge victory in Memorial Stadium.

Oregon State 38

QB Rossner: 16-24, 284 yds, 3 td, 2 int
HB Rodgers: 20 car, 88 yds, td, 2 rec, 43 yds, td
WR Herring: 6 rec, 149 yds, 2 td
DE Frahm: 4 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 sk (six team sacks)

California 24

QB Russell: 17-27, 174 yds, td, int
HB Jackson: 16 car, 45 yds, 4 rec, 29 yds, td
HB Vereen: 11 car, 29 yds, 2 td
OLB ROLB#53: 4 tkl, 2 int

 

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[size=+1]Post game interview after Oregon State just defeats Cal[/size]

Erin Andrews: Coach. You just shocked the world with a huge win today. You guys will be considered contenders for the Pac-10 championship and getting to the Rose Bowl and maybe a chance at a national championship.

Mike Riley: We aren't thinking about that right now Erin. This is a big win but we've got another tough game next week against Washington State. We take them one game at a time.

Erin: Can you tell me about WR Brian Herring? He had a huge game. Two touchdowns and 149 yards.

Mike: I really like all of my receivers. They are playing really well right now. Herring made some tremendous catches but Rossner gave him a chance to make plays with some terrific passes.

Erin: Can you tell me how you were able to stop Cal HB Langston Jackson to only 45 yards on the ground?

Mike: That is something. Jackson is a really talented running back. Our defense played a really great game today. They really played well today. Hopefully we can bottle up that enthusiasm and keep playing the way we have so far.

Erin: Who is this Jacquizz Rodgers? He looked fantastic in place of Quinn.

Mike: Jacquizz is really a special guy and a great teammate. Marvin is still our guy but it is great to have another talented tailback.

Erin: Good game coach. Go celebrate.

Mike: Thanks Erin. Always a pleasure.

 

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[size=+2]Week 8[/size]

[size=+1](6)Oregon State looks impressive in a 38-24 win over (5)Cal[/size]

[size=-5]OSU WR Brian Herring hauled in two touchdown passes from QB Bryan Rossner as the Beavers ran away with this
one in the first half.[/size]

Oregon State 38
QB Rossner: 16-24, 284 yds, 3 td, 2 int
HB Rodgers: 20 car, 88 yds, td, 2 rec, 43 yds, td
WR Herring: 6 rec, 149 yds, 2 td
DE Frahm: 4 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 sk
California 24
QB Russell: 17-27, 174 yds, td, int
HB Jackson: 16 car, 45 yds, 4 rec, 29 yds, td
HB Vereen: 11 car, 29 yds, 2 td
OLB ROLB#53: 4 tkl, 2 int

[b][size=+2]Games of the Week[/size][/b]

[b]#6 Oregon State 38
#5 California 24[/b]

#15 Texas Tech 42
#11 Texas 38

#19 Wisconsin 35
#9 Illinois 14

#12 Virginia 28
#25 North Carolina 18

#21 Tennessee 30
#4 Alabama 35

#13 Penn State 41
#20 Northwestern 20

Georgia Tech 34
#7 Miami 40 (OT)

[b][size=+2]BCS Rankings[/size][/b]

1 Florida 6-0
2 USC 6-0
3 Nebraska 7-0
4 Alabama 6-0
[b]5 Oregon State 6-0[/b]
6 USF 7-0
7 Miami 6-1
8 California 6-1
9 Notre Dame 6-1
10 Virginia 6-1

[b][size=+2]Heisman Watch[/size][/b]

QB Allen Wright (Texas Tech)
HB Cyrus Gray (Texas A&M)
QB Aaron Corp (USC)
HB Langston Jackson (California)
HB Evan Carr (Nebraska)

 

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[b][size=+2]Pac-10 Standings[/size][/b]

1 #2 USC: 6-0, 4-0
2 #5 Oregon State: 6-0, 3-0
3 #9 California: 6-1, 3-1
4 Arizona State: 5-1, 3-1
5 Oregon: 4-2, 2-1
6 UCLA: 2-3, 2-1
7 Washington State: 3-4, 1-3
8 Arizona: 1-4, 0-3
9 Stanford: 2-5, 0-4
10 Washington: 1-5, 0-4

 

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[size=+2]Recruits Needed[/size]
I will be taking recruits for the next season. I am not sure how this is going to work but I will figure something out. I am not sure what the max number is for each season so first come, first serve. The left overs will be added to next year's list if there is that many.

Name:
Position:
Location:
Height:
Weight:
Skin color:
Equipment:
Attributes, type of player:

 

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[size=+2]Game of the Week[/size]
[size=+1]#14 Oklahoma (4-2) at #3 Nebraska (7-0)[/size]

[size=+1]Upset Alert[/size]

Kirk: #22 Clemson at Georgia Tech
Lee: #19 Michigan at Iowa

[size=+1]Top 25 Predictions[/size]

#17 Ohio State at #13 Penn State
Kirk:Penn State Lee:Penn State​

Chris: Well, it is time to pick the game of the week guys. The game we have here in Lincoln. (Crowd cheers.) Oklahoma has had a tough start thus far mainly because of a difficult schedule. It doesn't get any easier for the Sooners today here against rival Nebraska. Nebraska has looked very good and might be getting back to the Nebraska of old under head coach Bo Pelini. This is a big game for this Husker program that is trying to show the nation they are for real today. Guys, how will this one play out?

Kirk: I really like Nebraska today and the main reason why is not because of HB Evan Carr or QB Adam McIntosh. I like the Husker defense. They are ranked 4th in the nation in pass defense. Texas Tech was only able to score seven points against this Husker defense. In comes Oklahoma whose QB Levi Jones already has nine interceptions. The Sooners have great receivers but they won't be able to get open today and the Huskers win a low scoring game.

Lee: Kirk, Oklahoma is a great team. Really a tremendous team. (Crowd boos.) QB Levi Jones is a great quarterback and will probably be playing on Sundays soon and those receivers are tremendous but you are right Kirk! (Crowd cheers.) The Black Shirts are back sweetheart! (Crowd cheers louder.) Bo Pelini has brought this program back and that HB Evan Carr is good too sweetheart. He can spin his way out of just about anything. I'm going with the Huskers today! (Lee puts on the Cornhusker headgear as the crowd goes nuts.) Go Huskers! Go Nebraska!

 

 

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[size=+1]#5 Oregon State (6-0) at Washington State (3-4)[/size]

Pullman, WA - Oregon State remains undefeated and ranked in the top five after their victory over Cal last week. Now the Beavers would need to take care of business against Washington State in the Palouse. Never an easy place to play.

The Cougars looked poised to make an upset on their opening drive as Wazzu marched down the field 84 yards but the OSU defense held strong in the red zone, forcing a Cougar 27-yard field goal to put Washington State ahead 3-0. Oregon State looked like they were going to be able to run over the Washington State defense but the Beavers were forced to attempt a 39-yard field goal which was missed. Now Martin Stadium was feeling a wave of momentum as the Cougars still had the lead. It was clear that the Beavers were having trouble with the Wazzu spread offense as the Cougars were able to move the ball well again. As the 1st quarter came to an end, the Cougars were at the OSU 5-yard line with a 3rd and goal facing them.

The OSU defense held though, forcing a Wazzu 25-yard field goal to put the Cougars up 6-0. Upset alert was in the air but the Cougars had to get in the end zone and not settle for field goals. Finally, Oregon State was able to get into rythm and found themselves in scoring position. OSU HB Jacquizz Rodgers was stuffed on two consecutive runs inside the 5-yard line. Then HB Marvin Quinn was also stuffed as the Cougar defense made a tremendous goal line stop as the crowd erupted, forcing an OSU 19-yard field goal as the Cougars still had a 6-3 lead.

[size=-5]OSU HB Marvin Quinn is stuffed by the Wazzu defense.[/size]​

Washington State would be forced to attempt another field goal but this one was from 53 yards out and it fell short of the cross bar. Oregon State QB Bryan Rossner tried to lead his team on a scoring drive at the end of the half but he came up short, leading to another field goal from 47 yards out to make it a 6-6 at halftime. Martin Stadium was shocked that the Cougars were still in the game.

The Beavers came out on the opening drive and looked good as ever as Rossner would hit WR Marcus Sullivan for a 12-yard touchdown over the middle to give Oregon State its first lead 13-6.

[size=-5]OSU QB Bryan Rossner hits WR Marcus Sullivan for a 12-yard touchdown.[/size]​

Then disaster would strike for the Cougars as QB J.T. Levenseller threw a ball to his receiver where OSU CB Mike Mayes had fantastic coverage and was able to make the interception. Then Mayes broke a tackle and was gone for a pick-six to put Oregon State suddenly up 20-6.

[size=-5]OSU CB Mike Mayes returns the pick for a touchdown.[/size]​

However, Levenseller would put the mistake behind him and lead the Cougars back down the field. Toward the end of the 3rd quarter, Levenseller would find HB Daniel Simmons just in front og the goal line where Simmons made the catch and the lept into the end zone for a 9-yard touchdown reception to make it a 20-13 lead for Oregon State.

[size=-5]Wazzu HB Daniel Simmons leaps into the end zone on the 9-yard touchdown reception.[/size]​

The Beavers found themselves in a dogfight against the Cougars as the game moved into the 4th quarter. Oregon State would attempt to make it a two score lead but a 48-yard field goal was kicked short of the cross bar. Washington State was given a chance to tie the game if they could score another touchdown. That is when OSU DE Kevin Frahm timed the snap count and found himself in the backfield to sack Levenseller and knocked the ball loose for a fumble. OSU MLB Will Darkins picked up the ball and took it all the way for a touchdown, silencing Martin Stadium as the Beavers were now up 27-13.

[size=-5]OSU DE Kevin Frahm knocks the ball loose from Wazzu QB J.T. Levenseller, which is recovered for a Beaver touchdown.[/size]

Video-OSU DE Kevin Frahm ff leads to a td​

The play proved to be the game changer as the Cougars were unable to recover from the 14-point lead for Oregon State. Levenseller was able to get Washington State in scoring position but OSU CB David Ross made an interception in the end zone to seal the deal for Oregon State as the Beavers took care of business in Pullman, escaping with a 27-13 victory.

Oregon State 27
QB Rossner: 16-20, 149 yds, td
HB Quinn: 18 car, 38 yds, 5 rec, 45 yds
CB Mayes: 4 tkl, tfl, int, defl, td

Washington State 13
QB Levenseller: 34-50, 313 yds, td, 3 int
HB Mullins: 12 car, 24 yds
HB Simmons: 12 rec, 104 yds, td
MLB Morrison: 8 tkl, 3 tfl

 

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[size=+2]Week 9[/size]

[size=+1](3)Nebraska inches past (14)Oklahoma 30-27[/size]

[size=-5]Nebraska QB Adam McIntosh passed for a school record 361 yards and three touchdowns as the Cornhuskers win
on a last second field goal. Heisman hopeful Nebraska HB Evan Carr is lost for 11 weeks with an abdominal tear.[/size]

Video-Nebraska game winning field goal

Oklahoma 27
QB Jones: 23-36, 259 yds, int
HB Johnson: 20 car, 59 yds, td
TE Hanna: 8 rec, 98 yds
OLB Lewis: 8 tkl, 4 tfl, sk, int, td

Nebraska 30
QB McIntosh: 35-44, 361 yds, 3 td, 3 int
HB Carr: 10 car, 55 yds
WR Cooper: 4 rec, 91 yds, td
DT DT#91: 4 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 sk, fmbrec

[b][size=+2]Games of the Week[/size][/b]

[b]#14 Oklahoma 27
#3 Nebraska 30[/b]

#24 Colorado 10
Kansas State 14

Boston College 37
#25 Virginia Tech 12

Georgia 22
#1 Florida 17

#17 Ohio State 44
#13 Penn State 35

[b][size=+2]BCS Rankings[/size][/b]

1 USC 6-0
2 Nebraska 8-0
3 Alabama 7-0
[b]4 Oregon State 7-0[/b]
5 USF 7-0
6 Miami 7-1
7 Texas A&M 8-0
8 California 7-1
9 Notre Dame 7-1
10 Florida 6-1

[b][size=+2]Heisman Watch[/size][/b]

HB Cyrus Gray (Texas A&M)
HB Langston Jackson (California)
HB Evan Carr (Nebraska)
QB Aaron Corp (USC)
HB Jonas Gray (Notre Dame)

 

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[size=+2]Game of the Week[/size]
[size=+1]#6 Texas A&M (8-0) at #12 Texas Tech (8-1)[/size]

[size=+1]Upset Alert[/size]

Lee: Boston College at #11 Virginia
Kirk: LSU at #24 Tulane

[size=+1]Pac-10 Matchups[/size]

#1 USC at Oregon
Kirk:USC Lee:USC

Arizona State at #9 California
Kirk:California Lee:California​

Chris: Well, we have another Big 12 rivalry game this weekend. This time it will be No. 6 Texas A&M trying to stay undefeated against No. 12 Texas Tech here in Lubbock. The Aggies are entering a tough stretch here as they will play the big three of the Big 12 South three in a row as they will have Oklahoma and then Texas next. But they can't worry about that now as they have a very tough game against the Red Raiders here today. (Crowd cheers.) Unfortunately, Texas Tech suffered a huge injury as QB Allen Wright sustained an injury last week against Baylor as he sprained his elbow. Our own Erin Andrews has more on the status of Wright. Erin...

Erin: I've been told that there is no chance that QB Allen Wright will be able to play today. Wright told me he would be surprised if he was able to even play next week in Norman against the Sooners. That will leave the Red Raiders with senior QB Stefan Loucks to do the signal calling. Back to you guys.

Chris: Thanks Erin. Can Mike Leach overcome an injury to his star QB? What's your thoughts on the game guys and which headgear will Lee where today?

Kirk: I don't think the injury affects Texas Tech as much as people might think. Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach will just go about his normal gameplan and Loucks will do fine. However, Texas A&M has a tremendous offense too. A&M is ranked 2nd in points scored and 5th in total offense. But Tech is ranked 4th in points scored and 1st in total offense. I'm going with Leach over Texas A&M head coach Mike Sherman as the Red Raiders win a barnburner. (Crowd cheers.)

Lee: Both of these teams do have spectacular offenses. They really do. But you forgot one significant stat and that is turnover differential. The Aggies are ranked 2nd in turnover differential with a plus-13. Plus the Aggies have the new Heisman favorite in HB Cyrus Gray. But you know...I really do like that Raider Red headgear. (Lee pulls out the Raider Red headgear but throws it down and puts on a Texas A&M helmet as the crowd boos wildly.) But not today sweetheart. Go Aggies!

 

 

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[size=+1]Stanford (3-5) at #4 Oregon State (7-0)[/size]

Corvallis, OR - Oregon State continues their run and has a huge game looming against the top ranked USC Trojans next week. Would the Beavers be looking past the Stanford Cardinal?

Stanford did not look like an underdog at all to start the game as QB Andrew Luck led a long, methodical drive which was finished off when Luck threw to WR Devin Williams in tight coverage for a 7-yard touchdown as the Cardinal struck first. However, the extra point was missed so Stanford led by only 6-0.

[size=-5]Stanford WR Devin Williams catches the 7-yard touchdown pass from QB Andrew Luck.[/size]​

The Beavers were given a bad omen to start the game offensively as HB Marvin Quinn left the field with yet another injury. This time it was a sprained wrist which sidelined the tailback for one quarter. However, OSU QB Bryan Rossner was able to lead the team to a score as he ran it into the endzone himself from five yards out to put the Beavers ahead 7-6.

[size=-5]OSU QB Bryan Rossner scrambles in for a 5-yard touchdown.[/size]​

The Cardinal were able to respond with what appeared to be a successful drive until OSU DT Mark Crum put it to an end with a sack, forcing a Stanford 37-yard field goal which was no good as the Beavers were still holding onto a one-point lead going into the second quarter.

Without Quinn, the Oregon State offense was unable to move the ball on the ground, leading to a punt, but the punt was kicked beautifully, pinning Stanford at their own 2-yard line. Stanford was able to move the ball but Luck would throw into coverage as OSU MLB Will Darkins picked him off. Fortunately for the Cardinal, Oregon State was unable to capitalize off the the turnover and Stanford would get the ball back. Unfortunately the Cardinal now had the ball at their own 6-yard line off of another great punt from OSU punter Nick Carpenter. This time, Stanford punted after a three and out. OSU could only manage a 49-yard field goal attempt but it proved to be too long a distance for OSU kicker Reggie Smith as it was still only a one-point lead for the Beavers.

Finally, the Cardinal broke the monotany as HB#25 broke off a 29-yard run to get Stanford into the red zone. Stanford QB Andrew Luck was able to hit TE Carlos Johnson in very tight coverage for a 12-yard touchdown to put the Cardinal ahead 13-7.

[size=-5]Stanford QB Andrew Luck finds TE Carlos Johnson for a 12-yard touchdown.[/size]​

It was not looking good for the Beavers as they had the ball with under two minutes left in the first half deep on their own side of the field. That is when Rossner threw to a crossing WR Marcus Sullivan who made his way to the sideline, made a killer move on the safety as he left the defender in the dust, and took it to the house for a 68-yard touchdown to put the Beavers up 14-13 going into halftime.

[size=-5]OSU WR Marcus Sullivan leaves the Stanford safety in the dust, and takes it to house for a 68-yard touchdown to close out the half.[/size]

Video-OSU WR Marcus Sullivan 68-yard touchdown​

Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh would look to regain the momentum lost at the end of the first half with the huge 68-yard touchdown reception by WR Marcus Sullivan by trying to go for it on 4th and 1 at midfield. Apparently, Harbaugh did not learn from Cal head coach Jeff Tedford as the attempt failed. OSU would take advantage of the good field position with a 40-yard field goal to put Oregon State further ahead 17-13.

On the next OSU drive, the Beavers would find themselves in the red zone where Rossner playfaked to HB Marvin Quinn, and found FB Ryan McCants who powered in for a 5-yard touchdown to finish off the drive, giving the Beavers a 24-13 lead.

[size=-5]OSU FB Ryan McCants powers in for a 5-yard touchdown reception.[/size]​

Later, OSU OLB Cole Alexander would pick off Stanford QB Andrew Luck, which would lead to a 24-yard field goal to put OSU up 27-13 as the game moved into the 4th quarter.

Stanford was unable to get the offense going as they punted after a three and out. The Beavers would finish off a long, physical drive with a 2-yard touchdown scamper by HB Marvin Quinn to put OSU up big 34-13.

[size=-5]OSU HB Marvin Quinn in with a 2-yard touchdown scamper.[/size]​

Then OSU CB David Ross ended a Stanford drive when he stripped the ball loose from a receiver as SS Cameron Collins recovered it, leading to an OSU 34-yard field goal as Oregon State moved ahead 37-13. As Stanford continued its futile attempt to score, OSU DE Kevin Frahm achieved a school record 14th sack of the season as the defensive lineman continues his remarkable season. Oregon State was able to take care of business and the college football world will be looking forward to a giant game next week in Los Angeles as the Beavers will play the Men of Troy.

[size=-5]OSU DE Kevin Frahm with a school record 14th sack.[/size]​

Stanford 13
QB Luck: 22-37, 199 yds, 2 td, 2 int
HB HB#25: 10 car, 48 yds
WR Dukes: 4 rec, 57 yds
OLB LOLB#49: 6 tkl, tfl, sk

Oregon State 37
QB Rossner: 16-19, 194 yds, 2 td
HB Quinn: 26 car, 142 yds, td
WR Sullivan: 5 rec, 119 yds, td
SS Collins: 11 tkl, tfl, defl, fmbrec

 

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[size=+2]Week 10[/size]

[size=+1](6)Texas A&M can't hold off (12)Texas Tech
as the Red Raiders win 17-16[/size]

[size=-5]In what was supposed to be a shootout, it turned into a slugfest. Texas Tech QB Stefan Louks was able to lead a
game winning drive, scoring on a 1-yard rushing touchdown with under two minutes to give the Red Raiders the
comeback victory. Heisman hopeful, Aggie HB Cyrus Gray looked unimpressive as he was only able to manage 21
yards on the ground.[/size]

Texas A&M 16
QB Dorman: 28-46, 288 yds, td, int
HB Gray: 12 car, 21 yds, 4 rec, 32 yds
WR Fuller: 7 rec, 94 yds, td
MLB MLB#34: 11 tkl, 3 tfl, defl, ff

Texas Tech 17
QB Louks: 35-54, 342 yds, td, 3 int, rush td
WR Thornburg: 11 rec, 139 yds, td
WR Franks: 11 rec, 128 yds
DE Lee: 5 tkl, 5 tfl, 4 sk

[b][size=+2]Games of the Week[/size][/b]

Boston College 14
#11 Virginia 17 (OT)

LSU 54
#24 Tulane 28

#1 USC 31
Oregon 7

#23 Northwestern 10
Indiana 13

Arizona State 24
#9 California 38

[b]#6 Texas A&M 16
#12 Texas Tech 17[/b]

[b][size=+2]BCS Rankings[/size][/b]

1 USC 7-0
2 Nebraska 9-0
3 Alabama 8-0
[b]4 Oregon State 8-0[/b]
5 USF 8-0
6 Miami 8-1
7 California 8-1
8 Notre Dame 7-1
9 Texas Tech 9-1
10 Florida 7-1

[b][size=+2]Heisman Watch[/size][/b]

HB Langston Jackson (California)
HB Cyrus Gray (Texas A&M)
QB Allen Wright (Texas Tech)
HB Torrey Mack (Virginia)
QB Aaron Corp (USC)

 

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[size=-5]CB John Biggers[/size]

Oregon State received their first commitments of the season. Five-star CB John Biggers from Newport Hills, Washington has committed with the Beavers. Biggers is rated the 3rd best CB in the nation. He is smart and fast, but lacks size and toughness. Biggers should have time to develop as the Beavers are not lacking at talent at the CB position. However, do not be surprised if he plays next year.

Oregon State Commitments
CB John Biggers 5*: Newport Hills, WA #3
C Chad Green 3*: Santa Clara, OR #6

 

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[size=+2]Game of the Week[/size]
[size=+1]#4 Oregon State (8-0) at #1 USC (7-0)[/size]

Chris: Welcome to Los Angeles, California. We have a giant Pac-10 game here today. There will be a lot on the line. The top ranked Trojans of Southern Cal will take on the surprising upstart Oregon State Beavers who now find themselves ranked 4th in the nation. (Crowd boos.) As you can see there is some animosity between these two teams. As it is the Beavers that have played USC perhaps better than anybody in the country. Each game in the last three years has ended in the last few seconds. Three years ago it was OSU kicker Justin Kahut that kicked the game winning field goal with only three seconds left to upset the Trojans 20-17. (Crowd boos.)

Then it was Kahut again for the Beavers who upset the Trojans again the very next year in the Coliseum 19-16. (Crowd boos some more.)

But last season, it would not come down to a field goal as the Trojans came back. With only seven seconds in the game USC QB Aaron Corp hit WR Ronald Johnson to win the game 35-31 in Corvallis. (Crowd cheers.)

The difference is this year it might be for all the marbles. This game could very well decide who wins the conference and could very well factor into the national championship picture. When we come back, we will tell you who is on upset alert, predict some other games going on around the country, and we'll make our picks for this game...

[size=+1]Upset Alert[/size]

Lee: Georgia Tech at #11 Virginia
Kirk: #19 Auburn at Georgia

[size=+1]Top 25 Matchups[/size]

#24 LSU at #3 Alabama
Kirk:Alabama Lee:Alabama

#12 Texas A&M at #20 Oklahoma
Kirk:Oklahoma Lee:Oklahoma

#18 Penn State at #14 Illinois
Kirk:Illinois Lee:Illinois

#21 Florida State at #22 Clemson
Kirk:Florida State Lee:Florida State​

Chris: And that brings us to the game we have here today in the Coliseum. (Crowd cheers.) What do you think guys? Can the Beavers pull it off when it counts?

Kirk: I don't know what it is about this Oregon State team. They really should not be where they are with the players they have but maybe this really is a team of destiny. The Beavers still are ranked 2nd in rushing defense and maybe the most important stat that leads to wins is that Oregon State is ranked 3rd in turnover differential with a plus-13. They will need to force turnovers today but I think the Beavers do it behind an impressive performance by QB Bryan Rossner. The rest of the country will get another chance to see how well Rossner throws the football. And the Beavers' receivers are underrated. Herring and Sullivan have really come on strong lately. I expect the Beavers to win a close, close game. Maybe another field goal at the end of regulation. (Crowd boos loudly.)

Lee: Kirk, you know I like the Beavers right? (Crowd boos.) Not so fast! They're a great story but their hopes get smashed today. (Crowd cheers.) The Trojans are ranked 1st in every defensive category. They bring in a Heisman contender in QB Aaron Corp who still has only thrown three interceptions. They have one of the most outstanding young receivers you will ever see in sophomore WR Jermaine Clark. To top it all off, USC will win in the trenches. It will be the hogmollies on both the o-line and defensive line that will dominate the Beavers. The Beavers have no chance. None at all in this environment at this level of competition with this much on the line. Oregon State loses big. I mean really big. (Crowd roars.) (Lee puts on the Trojan helmet. Holds the sword in the air and pretends to stab a miniature Beaver as the crowd cheers him on.) Go Trojans!!!