September's Show-Me-Month is known for cupcake consumption as well as conference strutting... while the Alabamas rout the San Jose States they often turn around quickly and face a Penn State as the SEC and Big Ten flex their muscles. From Oklahoma-Florida State to Oregon-Tennessee... fans will be looking for any excuse to trumpet their superiority (although Big Ten fans may get carried out of their way celebrating Northwestern's triumph over Vanderbilt.
Maryland meets Morgan State as the Terrapins conclude their Old Line State semi-round robin... thank goodness for the Terps they played Navy first and practiced exclusively for several weeks against the option as opposed to facing the Middies in week two or week six--that may have been the difference in stopping Ricky Dobbs and company. While Morgan St. shouldn't be that much of a challenge, the Terps should be concerned about the passing game-- Jamarr Robinson went 2 for 5 and an interception while backup Danny O'Brien fumbled on his only snap. The coaching staff plans to play both plus a third against the Bears Saturday. One might hope they'd look into playing without a QB altogether. Terps triumph, 33-10.
Virginia Tech tries to bounce back from Monday's loss to Boise State with a home opener against a FBS team... but not all lower tier schools are created equally. James Madision is one tough cookie-- having put 38 points on the board in a week one win over Morehead State. The Hokies offensive line still needs to step up so the firm of Williams and Evans can average more than three yards a carry. The Dukes will make this a game much longer than it should be... but the Hokies will hold on, 29-15.
Virginia travels west to USC...TUSK!...and my the Trojans are talented despite the departure of Pete Carroll to the NFL...TUSK!...UVa is still finding itself in game two of the Mike London era...TUSK!...while the Trojans are giving back a Heisman and a National Championship, their participation in all Fleetwood Mac videos remains untouched. TUSK! Cavaliers crumble, 27-16.
Alma Mater Update-- UNBEATEN SYRACUSE (sorry, this is the last time the Orange won their season opener since 2003) visits Washington this weekend... and the hopes and dreams for the continued road to redemption may be held in check this week-- the game in Seattle will be a good measuring stick on how far the team has come and how far they need to go.
Elsewhere-- Navy routs Georgia Southern... Howard falls to Hampton... and Georgetown surprises Lafayette. Last week: 3-2.
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