-8California had compiled a total of negative-eight offensive yards throughthe first quarter of its game with USC.
1No. 5 Nebraska trailed in a game for the first time against Texas onSaturday, when the Longhorns’ placekicker Justin Tucker nailed a 28-yard field goal. Italso suffered its first loss of the year.
7There were a combined seven turnovers--four by Russell Wilson--in Saturday’s game between East Carolina and North Carolina State. The Pirates won the game33-27 in overtime.
7If you thought the above statistic was pathetic, then don’t finish reading this one--Duke turned the ball over seven times itself against Miami (FL) in a 28-13 loss.There were two turnovers by the ‘Canes, as well.
13 TCU’s defense surrendered an astounding 13 total offensive yards toBYU’s offense on Saturday. The Horned Frogs scored two late first-half touchdowns to go up 17-0. The Cougars finished with just 147 total offensive yards.
15 Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles caught 15 passesSaturday for 182 yards and a score against Iowa State. Broyles broke his own Sooner record forreceptions in a game with the new total.
19 A total of 19 different receivers caught passes in East Carolina’s win overthe Wolfpack of N.C. State.
29 Northern Illinois running back Chad Spann (31) had 29 morecarries than backup quarterback Jordan Lynch (2), but just 15 more rushing yards thanksto a 90-yard touchdown run by Lynch.
31.6 In Texas’ win over No. 5 Nebraska, three quarterbacks--Garrett Gilbert, TaylorMartinez, and Zac Lee--combined for a completion percentage of 31.6%.
42 The Trojans of USC put up 42 points on California’s defense in thefirst half Saturday. Quarterback Matt Barkley is putting together an honest case forthe Heisman. Barkley added five touchdowns through the first two quarters to become the firstquarterback to reach 20 passing touchdowns this year.
49 Virginia Tech put up 49 points on Wake Forest’s defense in the first halfof Saturday’s matchup, with quarterback Tyrod Taylor and running back DarrenEvans literally exchanging seven touchdowns. The Hokies piled up 430 offensive yards inthe first half.
51 Shawn Powell of Florida State punted five times Saturday against BostonCollege, averaging an amazing 51.0 yards per punt.
108 No. 7 Auburn beat No. 12 Arkansas on Saturday by a final score of 65-43, a totalof 108 points.
165 Georgia’s defense limited Vanderbilt’s offense to a paltry 165 totaloffensive yards.
191 Boston College running back Montel Harris rushed for 191yards on 28 carries against Florida State.
207 Stud Cowboy receiver Justin Blackmon racked up 207 receivingyards for Oklahoma State Saturday against Texas Tech in a 34-17 win. Blackmon scored once on10 catches.
329 The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets racked up 329 rushing yards on 57rushes shared between 12 different players against Middle Tennessee State on Saturday.
413 Eastern Michigan quarterback Alex Gillett rocked Ball State’s defensetoday for 413 total offensive yards--rushing for 188 yards and two scores on 35carries and passing for 225 yards and another three scores. The Eagles won its first game ofthe year 41-38 over the Cardinals.