Week 1 Scoreboard

The More Things Change...The More They Stay The Same

Clemson Comes From Behind To Upend Gators In The Swamp

#1 Clemson - 24

#2 Florida - 10

Player of the Game: Blake Miller (RB) - 5 carries, 29 yards; 2 receptions, 42 yards, 1 TD

Game Notes & Quotes:

- Florida took a 10-7 lead into halftime. Coach StuBucksman told sideline reporter Erin Andrews, "I like our hustle and our poise."

- Clemson scored 24 unanswered points after the Gators jumped out to an early 10-0 lead.

- Clemson took the lead for good midway through the 3rd qtr. as RB Blake Miller hauled in a 41 yard TD pass against double coverage.

- An interception by 1st year Gator starting QB John Brantley thwarted a scoring opportunity for FL in the 2nd half, and the Gators couldn't recover.

- "It took my team a while to get going, said Clemson Defensive Line Coach Dan Brooks (Head coach utvol27 was unable to speak to the media, as he had a "prior engagement" with sideline reporter Erin Andrews). "Our defense bended some in the first half, but we hung in there, and our offense took control in the 2nd half. We have a long way to go, but any time you can come into The Swamp and get out alive, it's thrilling."

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Hero for Noles; Heartbreak For Huskers
Kickoff Return For TD In Final Minute Gives Seminoles Thrilling Victory
#4 Florida State - 24
#12 Nebraska - 20
Player of the Game: Greg Talley (WR) - 3 receptions, 35 yards; Game-winning kickoff return TD
Game Notes & Quotes:
- FSU true freshman CB Kyle Bonds intercepts a hail mary pass on the goalline as time expired, as well as making a crucial block on WR Greg Talley's game winning kickoff return for a TD.

"He played excellent as the Nickelback and did great returning kicks, said Coach cjohnchavis. "What a block on Talley's return, what a BLOCK. Without that, we lose. Then, he makes an All-American play to intecept the Hail Mary. I'm so thankful he's on our team."

- The Cornhuskers took a 20-17 lead on a 39 yard field goal with 30 seconds left in the game, before Talley's game winning kick return.

- The Nebraska running game thrived behind its dominant offensive line and running backs Roy Helu Jr. and WR/RB Pierre Powers.

- Nebraska true freshman speedster Darrell Webb proved the speed he showed in high school in California carries over to RUTS, making a huge TD reception in the first half.

- New FSU starting QB EJ Manuel completed 7/9 passes in the game, and WR Bert Reed and WR Blake Beck, two Heisman candidates only caught 1 pass each.

- "What a gut wrenching game," exclaimed an exhausted Coach cjohnchavis to sideline reporter Dr. Jerry Punch. "(When Nebraska took the lead with 30 seconds left) The equipment guys were packing up all of the gear, they put up our special teams mat, we had it marked down as a loss. You have to give Nebraska credit. They really took it to us. I guess God was smiling on the Seminoles tonight."
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Tigers' Roar To Loud For Trojans
LSU Dominates With Effecient Offense, Big Plays on Special Teams & Defense
#6 LSU - 73
#5 USC - 14
Co-Players of the Game:
Jarrett Lee (QB) - 18/23 passing, 278 yards, 4 TD passes, 0 INTs, 1 rushing TD
Jared Coleman (FS) - 7 tackles, 2 INTs, 2 TD returns
Game Notes & Quotes:
- LSU's defense forced 3 turnovers, 3 sacks

- LSU true freshman SS Danny Scott tallied a game-high 12 tackles and 2 Tackles for loss

- In his 1st game back at Tiger Stadium since being carted off the field breaking vertebrae in his back late last season, RB Jermaine Osborne ripped off a 60+ yard TD run on the Tigers' first offensive play of the season

- Heralded true freshman WR Dee Dee Johnson raced 98 yards for a kickoff return TD on his first return as a Tiger.

- "This is just a glimpse of what our team can bring to the table," said LSU Coach UTVol54. "I was pleasantly surprised by our defense's playmaking ability and the many weapons we have on offense. We're not celebrating though...back to work."
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Slim-Jim Heisman Watch List

1. Bert Reed (WR, FSU)

2. Mark Ford (WR, LSU)

3. Blake Beck (WR, FSU)

4. Blake Miller (RB, Clemson)

5. Pierre Powers (WR, Nebraska)