Week 2 Scoreboard

Close Call For Clemson

Tigers Give Up 500 passing yards; Kick Late FG To Beat Maryland

#1 Clemson - 52

Maryland - 49

Player of the Game: Blake Miller (RB) - 7 receptions, 122 yards; 2 KO return TDs

Game Notes and Quotes:

- Clemson's normally stout defense was no match for the Terps passing game. Maryland shred the Tiger defense unlike any team in RUTS history.

- Blake Miller set the RUTS game record with __ KOR TDs in the game.

- Clemson kicker Richard Jackson nailed home a FG with 17 seconds remaining to give Clemson the victory.

- "Whew is all I can say," said coach utvol27, who was visably upset that sideline reporter Erin Andrews chose not to cover his team's game this week. "Maryland came out on fire and we couldn't tackle them, but I'm proud of our defense for forcing 4 turnovers and our offense with making clutch plays. We found a way to win, and that's all that matters."

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Unstoppable Outlaw Leads Tigers To Upset Victory

Noles Comeback Attempt Thwarted By Tiger Running Game

#4 LSU - 30

#2 Florida State - 22

Player of the Game: Bo Outlaw (RB) - 18 carries, 90 yards, 2 rushing TDs; 2 receptions, 48 yards

Game Notes & Quotes:

- Both teams traded interceptions in the opening minute of the game; however, after FSU's interception of a Jarrett Lee pass, the Seminoles were tackled at their own 1 yard line. On the next play, LSU senior DE S. Corely sacked FSU QB EJ Manuel in the end zone for a safety, giving the Tigers a 2-0 lead.

- After an FSU TD drive to cut the LSU lead to 9-7, LSU true freshmen WR/return man Dee Dee Johnson knifed his way down the field for a 93 yard kickoff return TD to put the Tigers ahead 16-7. This TD return was the freshman speedster's 2nd KOR TD in as many games for LSU.

- The FSU "Tomahawk Package" with Blake Beck at QB kept the LSU defense off balance. Beck finished the game 6/7 passing for 64 yards and had a handful of nice runs to keep the defense guessing.

- The Noles cut the Tiger lead to 30-22 with 3:30 left in the game on a 29 yard strike from Maunel to Blake Beck. LSU's running game (26 carries, 121 yards, 3 TDs on the game) proved to be too much to stop on the subsequent drive, and the Tigers moved inside the FSU 5 yard line before taking a knee to end this hard fought matchup.

- "This was a rewarding, hard fought victory for our team," said Mike VI, the Tiger's live mascot, through the interpretation of his trainer Sigfried. "I enjoyed my first road game very much. Although my pregame meal of burritos, ribs, and mac 'n cheese was delicious, it stopped me up majorly, and I was disappointed I was unable to poop on Bobby Bowden Field. Nonetheless, I peed a lot and gave Chief Osceola and his horse a post-game wedgie."

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Gators Running Game, Defense Too Much For Huskers

Early Interception Sets Tone For Gators Defense

#8 Florida - 28

#17 Nebraska - 17

Player of the Game: Jonathan Ingram (RB) - 7 carries, 42 yards; 102 yard KO return for TD

Game Notes & Quotes:

- Florida's OLB Edwards intercepted a Kyle "don't call me Jessie" Spano on the game's second play.

- Big plays by Diaper Dandies were common place in the 1st qtr, including a 102 yard kickoff return for a TD by Florida freshman speed demon Jonathan Ingram and a long TD reception by Husker freshman sprint star Darrell Webb. At the end of 1, Florida lead 14-10.

- Coach Stu' steam established the run early and often, with the Gators Jeffrey Demps rushing 22 times. He only gained 58 yards, but the slow and steady running game kept the tempo in the Gators' favor.

- The Gators stormed ahead 28-10 early in the 4th quarter and threatend to tack on another score before the Huskers got a 4th down stop on the Nebraska 1 yard line. The Big Red added a late score to make it 28-17 but couldn't get the ball back and the Gators ran out the clock.

- "I am proud of the way our kids played and rebounded from our week 1 loss," said Coach Stu. "Nebraska is young, good, and well coached. The difference in the game was turnovers and special teams, although we have to improve on defending the deep ball and the fast QBs. I also enjoyed our team's new pre-game rap remix of Let's Hear It For The Boy, which we sung impecably; it brought a tear to my eye."

- "Now we'll move on to play the #4 Vols, said Coach Stu. "Suckers."

Game Highlights:

http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/4759200
http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/4759206
http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/4759214
http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/4759209
http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/4759159

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Put Some Nunley On It Blog Heisman Watch

1. Bert Reed (WR, FSU)

2. Mark Ford (WR, LSU)

3. Blake Beck (WR, FSU)

4. Gray (RB, Notre Dame)

5. Blake Miller (RB, Clemson)

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Coaches Poll Top 25

1. Clemson

2. LSU

3. Notre Dame

4. Tennessee

5. Alabama

6. Florida

7. Florida State

23. Nebraska