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Russell Athletic: Clemson demolishes Oklahoma
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CFP: Underdogs all the rage for Vegas bettors
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Clemson drubs Oklahoma in Russell Athletic Bowl
Following a 2014 offseason inflated by expectations following a Sugar Bowl win, Oklahoma now faces a 2015 offseason attempting to rinse the putrid taste of a disappointing season out of its mouth.
The Sooners were demolished in the Russell Athletic Bowl by Clemson on Monday night, as the Tigers raced out to a 27-0 halftime lead en route to a 40-6 win.
If Oklahoma needed a sign that things were going to go poorly against the Tigers, there were plenty of them. But we'll focus on the flashing yellow light that was the Tigers' first play of the game. After Oklahoma went three-and-out on its first drive, Clemson QB Cole Stoudt hit WR Artavious Scott on a screen pass that went for a 65-yard touchdown.
On Clemson's second possession, the Tigers missed a field goal. But Oklahoma was offsides on the play. Clemson got to rekick. It was good. The rout was on, and it was so bad that it caused the Oklahoma County Sheriff to tweet this as a warning for Oklahoma fans not to drink and drive.
#Sooner fans who could blame you for having a drink or 4 watching this game up 'til now? Just don't drive after drinking. #BoomerSooner
— Oklahoma Co. Sheriff (@OkCountySheriff) December 30, 2014 It was a fantastic ending for Stoudt, who struggled with a shoulder injury and some unimpressive play this season. He threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns and added another score on the ground. Save for a game against FCS team South Carolina State in the second game of the season, it was Stoudt's only 300-yard passing performance of the season.
Oklahoma's Trevor Knight, who sparkled in the Sugar Bowl win over Alabama, struggled on Monday. Knight was 17-36 passing for 103 yards and threw three interceptions. It didn't help that in his first game action since returning from a neck injury against Baylor in November his offensive line was instantly sliced through by Clemson's tenacious front four.
Off the heels of that Alabama upset, Oklahoma was considered by many to be a top-five team in 2014 and a serious contender for the College Football Playoff. After losing a tough game to TCU on the road, The Sooners went 4-3 to finish the regular season. All three of the losses were at home.
#OU is going to end the season 8-5 and was favored in every game, including tonight.
— John Shinn (@john_shinn) December 30, 2014 While Monday's loss to Clemson has a lot of similarities to the one that Barry Switzer suffered 26 years ago in his final game at Oklahoma, don't expect coach Bob Stoops to find the same fate. But expectations or no expectations, 8-5 seasons don't sit well in Norman. And based off how the 2014 Big 12 season played out, it'll be harder than ever to get back to the top of the conference.
For more Clemson news, visit TigerIllustrated.com.
For more Oklahoma news, visit SoonerScoop.com.
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Baylor DE Oakman to return for senior year
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Allen leads Aggies past WVU 45-37 in Liberty Bowl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Kyle Allen threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth score Monday, and Texas A&M erased an early 10-point deficit to defeat West Virginia 45-37 in the Liberty Bowl From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Allen leads Aggies past WVU 45-37 in Liberty Bowl
Indiana's Tevin Coleman and USC's Leonard Williams heading to the NFL
A couple of potential first round NFL draft picks made their professional intentions known on Monday.
Indiana's Tevin Coleman and USC's Leonard Williams will both be heading to the NFL.
Coleman was one of the best running backs in college football in 2014 and joins a stacked class of running back early entries that includes Melvin Gordon, Todd Gurley, Jay Ajayi and Duke Johnson.
I would like to thank my family, coaches, teammates, and fans for their unwavering support," Coleman said in a statement. "Coming to Indiana University was an incredible opportunity for me. Everyone at IU and in Bloomington has demonstrated why this place is so special. It has been a dream of mine to play professionally, and I am prepared to take the next step in making that dream into a reality."
Coleman had 2,036 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns for the Hoosiers. He broke the 100-yard barrier in every game but against Penn State.
Williams, a defensive tackle, had seven sacks and 80 total tackles in 2014. He could be a top-10 pick in the draft.
"This was a very hard decision for me," Williams said in a statement. "I love USC, Coach Sark and the coaching staff, my teammates and the fans, and I love the game of college football. It's hard to leave all of that. I know life is never the same once you leave college.
"But I feel like it's the right time for me to go. I feel like I'm ready. I'm looking forward to the new challenge that the NFL presents.
Miami OL Ereck Flowers and Penn State OL Donovan Smith declared for the draft along with Utah OL Jeremiah Poutasi.
#Utah OL Jeremiah Poutasi will enter the 2015 NFL Draft. Here's his statement. http://pic.twitter.com/wycQBlIIJe
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Dockers wants the Harbaughs to know it makes Michigan pants
Dockers has an important message for the Harbaugh family: the company makes licensed Michigan pants.
Jim Harbaugh, the man who will reportedly be introduced as the Wolverines' next coach, has a thing for khakis. Cheap khakis, in fact. And while some style-conscious readers may quibble with Dockers as a choice of nice pants, we can all agree that Dockers pants would be an upgrade over the pants Harbaugh has worn on the sidelines with the San Francisco 49ers, right?
Don't worry Sarah #Harbaugh, we make Dockers for Wolverines too. #StopDadPants #GoBlue http://pic.twitter.com/Vs7sBagy9w
— Dockers (@Dockers) December 29, 2014 The pants currently are $40 on Dockers' site, which is a price hike from what Harbaugh usually pays. But we're guessing the company would hook him up for free. And the Michigan pants come in the normal khaki color too. Harbaugh wouldn't have to go the drastic route of changing the color of his pants as well as the brand. There's only so much pants change you can undertake at one time, you know.
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West Virginia's Josh Lambert makes field goal after getting hit in the groin (GIF)
West Virginia kicker Josh Lambert is a trooper.
In the third quarter of the Liberty Bowl against Texas A&M, Lambert lined up and hit a 38-yard field goal and then was hit by A&M’s De’Vante Harris. Harris was penalized for roughing the kicker – but it wasn’t any ordinary roughing the kicker penalty.
As you see in the GIF above, Lambert took a shot to a very, very sensitive area.
West Virginia accepted the penalty and hoped to turn it into a touchdown. Instead, just three plays later, Lambert, who was probably not feeling great, came back on the field and hit a 31-yard field goal.
That field goal, Lambert’s third of the day, gave the sophomore an NCAA record for field goal attempts in a season.
The field goal cut Texas A&M’s lead to 38-30. Unfortunately for Lambert, Texas A&M went on to win 45-37.
For more West Virginia news, visit WVSports.com.
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Bowlsby: Big 12 fine staying at 10 members
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Canes OT Flowers opts to enter NFL draft
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Top DL prospect Williams declares for draft
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Malik Zaire will start at QB for Notre Dame vs. LSU, not Everett Golson
In a surprising move, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly told reporters Monday that Malik Zaire will start at quarterback in the Music City Bowl, replacing Everett Golson.
Malik Zaire will start against LSU in the Music City Bowl.
— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) December 29, 2014
Kelly said that Zaire’s understanding of the offense has increased with “game plan reps” over the past month.
— Irish Illustrated (@NDatRivals) December 29, 2014 It will be the first career start for Zaire, who replaced a struggling Golson in the regular season finale at USC, a 49-14 loss. Kelly said that Golson will play as well, but it will be the redshirt freshman Zaire who starts the game against LSU on Tuesday.
Golson completed 9-of-20 passes for 170 yards against the Trojans. He also ran for 18 yards and a score on six carries.
Golson, a redshirt junior, threw for 3,355 yards and 29 touchdowns while gaining 277 yards and scoring eight times on the ground this season. However, Kelly expressed continued frustration with Golson’s habit of turning the ball over. Golson lost eight fumbles and threw 14 interceptions on the season, all of which game in Notre Dame’s final nine games.
Notre Dame started the year 6-0 and climbed to No. 5 in the rankings before losing five of its final six games to finish a disappointing 7-5.
The Music City Bowl between the Irish and 8-4 LSU will kick off at 3 p.m. ET in Nashville on Tuesday.
For more Notre Dame news, visit IrishIllustrated.com.
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USC DE Williams says he's entering NFL draft
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Miami tackle Flowers says he is turning pro
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QB Zaire to make first start for Irish vs. LSU
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Irish will start QB Zaire over Golson in bowl
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Music City Bowl: Will Irish's turnover woes continue vs. LSU?
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl
Notre Dame (7-5) vs. LSU (8-4)
Nashville, Tenn.
Dec 30, 2014
Tuesday’s Music City Bowl features two teams that didn’t meet expectations this season.
Both LSU and Notre Dame entered the 2014 season ranked in the Top 20, but neither lived up to its preseason billing.
Notre Dame started the season by winning its first six games and was ranked fifth heading into a Nov. 8 showdown at second-ranked Florida State. The Fighting Irish came up just short thanks to a controversial offensive pass interference call and the season spiraled downhill in the weeks following, losing five of their final six games (including FSU) to finish 7-5.
The Fighting Irish were able to put up points in bunches, but turnovers, 26 in all, plagued them all season. Junior quarterback Everett Golson threw for 3,355 yards and 29 touchdowns, but he turned the ball over 22 times (14 INT, 8 fumbles) and head coach Brian Kelly turned to backup Malik Zaire late in the season. In fact, Kelly said that both quarterbacks would see time against LSU.
The Irish defense allowed nearly 30 points per game on the season and will face a tough challenge with LSU’s running attack. True freshman Leonard Fournette led the way with 891 yards and eight touchdowns, while Terrence Magee and Kenny Hilliard added 545 yards and three touchdowns and 431 yards and six scores, respectively.
Like Notre Dame, LSU has had some issues at the quarterback position. Anthony Jennings battled with Brandon Harris battled for snaps early in the season, but Jennings emerged as the better option down the stretch, Still, Jennings threw for only 1,460 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions on the season. He hasn’t thrown for more than 150 yards in a game since September, so if the Irish can stop the LSU run game and force Jennings to throw more than he wants to, it could be a long day for the LSU offense.
The Tigers, who finished 8-4, were ranked No. 13 in the preseason and were expected to compete for an SEC title. Instead, the team’s struggling offense came up small and scored a combined 20 points in losses to Auburn, Alabama and Arkansas. Still, the Tigers have athletes all over the place on defense, allowing only 305.8 yards per game – eighth-best in the country.
ODDS
LSU (-7)
FUN FACT
These two programs have played 10 times previously, with each team winning five times. However, LSU has won both times it squared off with Notre Dame in a bowl game – the 1997 Independence Bowl and the 2007 Sugar Bowl. Additionally, LSU can become the first program with three bowl wins over Notre Dame with a win.
PREDICTIONS
Graham: The LSU secondary has been good most of the season and it should have a field day against turnover-prone Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson. LSU 17, Notre Dame 10.
Nick: Bold prediction: Golson has two early turnovers and Malik Zaire turns what was supposed to be a rep-sharing arrangement into a full-time gig. LSU 23, Notre Dame 16
Sam: Notre Dame’s season really turned into a disaster down the stretch. Facing a tough, athletic LSU defense isn’t exactly a recipe to solve its penchant for turnovers. LSU 20, Notre Dame 16.
For more Notre Dame news, visit IrishIllustrated.com.
For more LSU news, visit TigerBait.com.
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RB Coleman leaving Hoosiers for NFL Draft
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Coleman leaving Indiana: Draft is 'my dream'
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Undefeated Kentucky still unanimous No. 1
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Kiffin 'definitely' plans on returning to Tide
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Auburn WR Williams out for bowl, back for '15
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Gus Malzahn says WR D'haquille Williams won't play in Outback Bowl
According to AuburnSports.com, Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn announced Monday that Williams, the team’s leading pass-catcher, broke unspecified team rules that will keep him out against the Badgers on New Year’s Day.
“I’m not getting into any details,” Malzahn said, per Al.com. “He’s just not going to play.”
Williams has reportedly been mulling whether or not to return for his senior season or to enter the NFL draft. Malzahn provided an update on that front, too.
“He is planning to come back to school next year,” Malzahn said.
Williams, who transferred to Auburn in January from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, caught 45 passes for 730 yards and five touchdowns for the 8-4 Tigers.
He arrived in Tampa, the site of the Outback Bowl, on Saturday – a day later than the rest of the team. He participated in practice on Sunday after missing many of the team’s previous bowl practices with a knee injury and an unspecified illness.
The Outback Bowl kicks off at noon on Jan. 1.
For more Auburn news, visit AuburnSports.com.
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Auburn's Williams to return but banned for bowl
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Stanford WR Ty Montgomery won't play in Foster Farms Bowl
Montgomery, a senior wide receiver, has been dealing with a sprained right shoulder and Cardinal coach David Shaw said Sunday that he won’t play on Tuesday against the Terrapins.
“He can’t protect himself,” Shaw said, per the Mercury News. “We tried a couple different options. If the game was in a week, he’d be full go.”
Montgomery, who is also a huge threat on special teams as a kick returner, led Stanford with 61 catches and 604 yards this season. He injured the shoulder in Stanford’s win over Cal on Nov. 22 and did not play in the team’s regular season finale against UCLA on Nov. 28.
With Montgomery out, Stanford’s top available pass catcher against Maryland (7-5) is 6-foot-4, 254-pound tight end Austin Hooper. Hooper had 35 catches for 428 yards and two scores this season. Other top receivers include Devon Cajuste (30 catches, 510 yards, 4 TDs) and Michael Rector (23 catches, 309 yards and 2 TDs).
The Foster Farms Bowl will kick off at 10 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
For more Stanford news, visit CardinalSportsReport.com.
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From Reports: Harbaugh, Michigan have agreement
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Oregon State hires Colorado State's Dave Baldwin as offensive coordinator
Andersen announced Sunday that Colorado State offensive coordinator Dave Baldwin will take the same position on his staff.
Baldwin served as Colorado State’s interim head coach in a Las Vegas Bowl loss to Utah after former CSU head coach Jim McElwain accepted the head-coaching job at Florida. Baldwin led the 18th-best offense in the country (480.9 yards per game) this season as the Rams won 10 games. The Rams were eighth nationally in passing offense, led by quarterback Garrett Grayson, who threw for 4,006 yards and 32 touchdowns.
Before coaching at Colorado State for the past three seasons, Baldwin was Andersen’s offensive coordinator at Utah State from 2009-2011. He also had stints as an assistant at Cincinnati, Baylor, Michigan State and New Mexico. Additionally, he was a head coach at San Jose State, Cal State Northridge, Santa Rosa Junior College and Santa Barbara Junior College.
In addition to Baldwin, Andersen announced that Kevin McGiven will serve as his quarterbacks coach with the Beavers. McGiven was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Utah State for the past two seasons and previously coached under Andersen at USU as quarterbacks coach and assistant head coach in 2009.
McGiven has also coached at Montana State, Memphis, Weber State, Southern Utah, BYU and Louisiana Tech.
“Dave and Kevin bring experience and continuity to our staff and offense,” Andersen said. “I know what to expect from these two as coaches and what to expect from our offense. They absolutely fit our program and Oregon State University, and this is another great step for our future.”
Baldwin and McGiven join a staff that is almost complete. Andersen hired Kalani Sitake (defensive coordinator) and Ilaisa Tuiaki (linebackers coach) away from Utah, retained Brent Brennan as wide receivers coach, hired T.J. Woods and Chad Kauha’aha’a from Wisconsin to be offensive line and defensive line coaches, and plucked Derrick Odum from SMU to coach defensive backs.
Andersen left Wisconsin for Oregon State on Dec. 10 after two years with the Badgers. He previously was the head coach at Utah State from 2009-2012.
For more Oregon State news, visit BeaverBlitz.com.
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Belk Bowl: Also known as the Grantham Bowl
Belk Bowl
Louisville (9-3) vs. Georgia (9-3)
Charlotte, N.C.
Dec. 30, 2014
Did you know Todd Grantham is getting to face his former team?
If you've been paying attention to college football this season, you probably knew that. Grantham, Louisville's defensive coordinator, was Georgia's defensive coordinator in 2013 and joined Bobby Petrino's staff with the Cardinals in January.
One of those similarities will likely be a heavy dose of freshman RB Nick Chubb, who stepped into the feature back role in Todd Gurley's absence. Chubb was a first-team all-SEC selection with 1,281 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2014. He had over 20 carries in a game four times in 2014. There's a very good chance the Belk Bowl will be game No. 5.
For Louisville's offense, the question is at quarterback. Petrino has left his options open between Kyle Bolin and Reggie Bonnafon after Will Gardner's season-ending knee injury. Bonnafon started the final game of the season against Kentucky but he too was sidelined with a knee injury. Bolin stepped in and was 21-31 for 381 yards and three scores.
No matter who starts, it's a good bet that both will see time.
Vegas odds: Georgia (-6.5)
FUN FACT
Chubb's going to have to pull a Melvin Gordon or Samaje Perine if he's going to break Herschel Walker's Georgia freshman rushing record. As a freshman in 1980, Walker had 1,616 yards. Chubb needs 336 yards to break it.
PREDICTIONS
Graham: This is a tough one because while I believe in Chubb, I'm not sure he's going to find a lot of success against this Louisville defense. And I simply don't trust Hutson Mason to win this one for the Bulldogs. I'm going to go against conventional wisdom and take the Birds. Louisville 27, Georgia 24.
Nick: Is an average quarterback in Hutson Mason better than indecision between two? Georgia's the pick here, but this game doesn't seem like it will have an outcome that would be surprising. Georgia 30, Louisville 24.
Sam: Belk: You know Louisville's defense is gearing up for Nick Chubb and daring senior Hutson Mason to win the game for Georgia. Mason may not make all the throws, but he generally doesn't make mistakes either. Mason gets the job done in his final game. Georgia 27, Louisville 26.
For more Georgia news, visit UGASports.com.
For more Louisville news, visit CardinalSports.com.
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Source: Michigan to announce Harbaugh hire
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Detroit paper mixes up Jim and John Harbaugh on front page (Photo)
The Detroit Free Press got the Harbaugh brothers mixed up for the front page of its newspaper on Monday.
Jim Harbaugh, the former San Francisco 49ers coach, is looking like he'll be the Michigan head coach. And the Free-Press teased their story on Harbaugh's possible arrival at the top of the front page with a picture of his brother John, the coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
Yes, that's a Baltimore hat on John's head.
We realize mix-ups happen, but we're not sure if or how that passed through anyone in sports -- the hat should have been the giveaway. But on the bright side, it's better to do this now than at any point after Jim Harbaugh would become Michigan's coach, right?
Any announcement of his arrival will likely be Monday or Tuesday.
Newspaper front via Newseum.org.
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