The Miami Hurricanes had two weeks to prepare for their first ACC matchup of the season against North Carolina. After an embarrassing 45-31 loss to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, the Hurricanes are hungry for a win. As it stands, the Coastal Division has been relatively weak. A win for either team would be critical, as the top team in the division can contend for the ACC Championship. The Tar Heels have the advantage over the Hurricanes after securing a conference win vs. Virginia Tech. If Miami looks to contend in the ACC, they need a win against North Carolina. …
Author: Santiago Lopez
On Saturday night, No. 1 ranked Alabama will host SEC rival Texas A&M in what can be considered a revenge game. Last season, No. 2 Alabama faced an unranked Texas A&M team. Prior to the game Aggies head coach Jimbo Fischer came out saying they’d beat the Crimson Tide, to which Alabama head coach Nick Saban confidently replied “in golf?”. As the clock wound down to one second, Coach Saban swallowed his words as the Aggies completed the game winning field goal. After the season was over, Texas A&M would go on to not only have the No. 1 ranked…
Throughout week five of college football, there have been a number of true freshman who have gotten more playing time. Even in powerhouses like Alabama and Georgia, freshman have been able to carve out a role in the team. Here are six players who stood out on week five of college football. Jaheim Oatis, DT, Alabama The Freshman of the Week has been a key factor in Alabama’s defensive front this season and made a big impact in the Tide’s 49-26 victory over Arkansas. The 6-foot-5, 384-pounder recorded eight tackles, one for loss, two sacks, and two pressures. Oatis disrupted…
Throughout week five of college football, multiple players made an impression on the field. However, no conference had as many great player performances as the ACC did. Here are the five biggest ACC performers of week five. Zay Flowers vs. Louisville Five receptions, 151 yards (30.2 YPR) two receiving touchdowns, two carries, 22 rushing yards The senior wideout had a dominant performance, as he led Boston College’s receiving corps in yards and touchdowns in the Eagles’ 34-33 win over Louisville. He scored on two big receptions of 57 and 69 yards. For his first touchdown, he made a tough catch…
On Saturday night, the FIU Golden Panthers came away with their second win of the season against the New Mexico State Aggies. After suffering an embarrassing 73-0 blowout last week against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, the Golden Panthers entered Saturday’s matchup as 14.5-point underdogs vs the Aggies. The Panthers became motivated and were able to upset the Aggies in a 21-7 victory. A Slow Start Did Not Stop FIU The Panthers started the game slowly, with their first drive resulting in a punt. However, in their next three drives sophomore quarterback, Grayson James, connected with his receivers for touchdowns. Their…
The Miami Hurricanes are coming off a disappointing 45-31 loss against MTSU. Coach Cristobal and staff look forward as they prepare for ACC play. Miami currently stands at 2-2, but the truth is they still have a chance to win the Coastal Division, which has been relatively weak as a whole. UM is on a bye this week, as next week they host their first ACC opponent, North Carolina. This will be a critical game for the Canes, as they’ve lost to the Tar Heels in their last 3 matchups. Miami struggled mightily against a lesser MTSU team. Their first two…
The Dallas Cowboys were able to come away with a 23-16 win against the New York Giants. Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs sealed the game with an interception, giving the Giants their first loss of the season. Here are the 5 biggest takeaways from last nights game. 1. The Cowboys Dline is a Problem The Dallas defensive line terrorized Giants Quarterback Daniel Jones all night, as they found themselves in the backfield constantly. The unit was able to produce five sacks, 12 QB hits and pressured Daniel Jones on 40.5% of his dropbacks. Defensive End Demarcus Lawrence had a phenomenal night,…
What. A. Game. The No. 5 ranked Clemson clinched a tough overtime 51-45 win against No. 21 ranked Wake Forest. The game was won in double-overtime with a defensive stop by Tigers sophomore cornerback, Nate Wiggins. With this victory, the Tigers add another win to their 14 game streak against the Deacons. Despite the loss, the Deacons gave Clemson a run for their money. They started off slow, with their first two drives resulting in a punt. On their third drive, quarterback Sam Hartman connected with sophomore wide receiver, Jahmal Banks, for a 36 yard touchdown pass. The Deacons would go on to score one…