tacitus
09-17-2005, 08:29 AM
- September 17, 2005 -
<table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 14 Michigan (1-1) vs Eastern Michigan (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600130)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/130.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=130)</td><td>Ann Arbor, MI
12:00 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/gamePlan.gif (http://proxy.espn.go.com/ncf/gameplan/index?gameId=252600130&CMP=ILC-GP-Scoreboard)
That was one great prank someone pulled last week. You know, kidnapping Chad Henne and replacing him with someone who never played QB before. What?!? That was really him? ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#michigan) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2199.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2199)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 25 Virginia (1-0) at Syracuse (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600183)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/258.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=258)</td><td>Syracuse, NY
12:00 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_espn2.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2043952)
Like defense? Watch this one. The 'Cuse has the 9th-ranked scoring defense in the country and Virginia just has playmakers all over the place.
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#virginia) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/183.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=183)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 11 Louisville (1-0) vs Oregon State (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600097)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/97.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=97)</td><td>Louisville, KY
12:00 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_espn.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2043952)
Louisville's Brian Brohm isn't the only QB whose star is on the rise. Oregon State's Matt Moore is completing 70 percent of his passes with 5 TDs for the 2-0 Beavers.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#oregonstate) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/204.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=204)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 7 Georgia (2-0) vs Louisiana Monroe (0-2) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600061)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/61.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=61)</td><td>Athens, GA
1:00 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/gamePlan.gif (http://proxy.espn.go.com/ncf/gameplan/index?gameId=252600061&CMP=ILC-GP-Scoreboard)
Dawgs need to re-establish themselves offensively and playing Louisiana-Monroe will allow them to do that. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#georgia) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2433.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2433)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 10 Notre Dame (2-0) vs Michigan State (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600087)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/87.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=87)</td><td>South Bend, IN
2:30 PM ET NBC
Charlie Weis quick to remind the Irish that Michigan State has won the last four games in South Bend. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#msu) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/127.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=127)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 4 Virginia Tech (2-0) vs Ohio (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600259)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/259.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=259)</td><td>Blacksburg, VA
3:30 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_espnU.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2043952)
We saw Marcus Vick's maturity against NC State. We saw the arm against Duke. Do we see the legs this week against Ohio?).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#ohio) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/195.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=195)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 9 Ohio State (1-1) vs San Diego State (0-2) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600194)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/194.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=194)</td><td>Columbus, OH
3:30 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_abc.gif (http://espn.go.com/abcsports/)
Troy Smith gets the starting nod at QB for the Buckeyes. This give Smith one game to get comfortable before Big Ten opener vs. Iowa.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#sdsu) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/21.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=21)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 13 Miami (0-1) at No. 20 Clemson (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600228)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2390.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2390)</td><td>Clemson, SC
3:30 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_abc.gif (http://espn.go.com/abcsports/)
Miami bound to be ornery by game time. Not only will the 'Canes have they had 11 days to think about their opening loss, but they've also been constantly reminded that Clemson coming into the Orange Bowl and beat UM last year. .).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#miami) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/228.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=228)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 21 Oklahoma (1-1) at UCLA (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600026)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/201.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=201)</td><td>Pasadena, CA
3:30 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_abc.gif (http://espn.go.com/abcsports/)
Maybe this would be a good time for Oklahoma to petition the NCAA for a ninth-year of eligibility for Jason White. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#oklahoma) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/26.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=26)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 22 Iowa (1-1) vs Northern Iowa (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252602294)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2294.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2294)</td><td>Iowa City, IA
3:35 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/gamePlan.gif (http://proxy.espn.go.com/ncf/gameplan/index?gameId=252602294&CMP=ILC-GP-Scoreboard)
Think spoiled Iowa fans are mumbling after Iowa State loss? Imagine the uproar if Hawks went 0-for-Iowa and somehow lost to Northern on Saturday. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#iowa) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2460.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2460)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 15 California (2-0) vs Illinois (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600025)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/25.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=25)</td><td>Berkeley, CA
5:00 PM ET
The Fightin' Ron Zooks are just one victory away from matching last year's win total. The Illini are playing harder, but Cal is a step up in class. .).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#illinois) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/356.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=356)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 16 Georgia Tech (2-0) vs Connecticut (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600059)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/59.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=59)</td><td>Atlanta, GA
6:45 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_espnU.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2043952)
UConn is flying a little under the radar. The Huskies have three running dangerous running backs who have combined for 6 TDs and a QB completing nearly 70 percent of his passes. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#uconn) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/41.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=41)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 2 Texas (2-0) vs Rice (0-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600251)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/251.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=251)</td><td>Austin, TX
7:00 PM ET
Matthew McConaughey has a better chance of winning an Oscar than Rice does of beating Texas.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#rice) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/242.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=242)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 23 Fresno State (1-0) at Oregon (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252602483)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/278.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=278)</td><td>Eugene, OR
7:00 PM ET TBS
The underrated game of the week. Both the Bulldogs and Ducks are better than expected and winner emerges as the team most likely to be the biggest hurdle on USC's remaining schedule.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#fresno) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2483.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2483)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 19 Texas Tech (1-0) vs Sam Houston St. (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252602641)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2641.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2641)</td><td>Lubbock, TX
7:00 PM ET
Yes, we know Texas Tech is putting up big offensive numbers. So are the Tri-Delts in the intramural league and they're playing tougher competition.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#shs) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2534.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2534)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 8 Florida State (2-0) at No. 17 Boston College (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600103)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/52.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=52)</td><td>Chestnut Hill, MA
7:45 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_espn.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2043952)
Boston College won't be intimidated by Florida State, that's for sure. BC likes to play physical and this promises to be a hard-hitting affair.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#fsu) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/103.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=103)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 5 Tennessee (1-0) at No. 6 Florida (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600057)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2633.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2633)</td><td>Gainesville, FL
8:00 PM ET CBS
Lost in the shadow of Chris Leak and the Gators explosive offense is the fact Florida's defense is ranked fifth in the country.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#tennessee) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/57.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=57)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 18 Arizona State (1-1) vs Northwestern (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600009)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/9.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=9)</td><td>Tempe, AZ
10:00 PM ET
Pity Northwestern. Arizona State undone by fate last week -- you knew LSU would win, didn't you -- and the potent Sun Devils offense will take it out on the Wildcats. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#northwestern) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/77.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=77)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 12 Purdue (1-0) at Arizona (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600012)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2509.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2509)</td><td>Tucson, AZ
10:00 PM ET
Purdue offense didn't miss a beat last week. But traveling to the desert to play Arizona and its fiesty defense looms as a tougher challenge this week.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#purdue) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/12.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=12)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 1 USC (1-0) vs Arkansas (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600030)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/30.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=30)</td><td>Los Angeles, CA
10:15 PM ET
They old saying goes teams improve the the most improvement from week 1 to week 2. That's bad news for Arkansas. This is USC's second game and it did pretty well in week 1 (63 points at Hawaii).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#arkansas) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/8.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=8)</td></tr></tbody> </table>
<table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 14 Michigan (1-1) vs Eastern Michigan (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600130)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/130.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=130)</td><td>Ann Arbor, MI
12:00 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/gamePlan.gif (http://proxy.espn.go.com/ncf/gameplan/index?gameId=252600130&CMP=ILC-GP-Scoreboard)
That was one great prank someone pulled last week. You know, kidnapping Chad Henne and replacing him with someone who never played QB before. What?!? That was really him? ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#michigan) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2199.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2199)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 25 Virginia (1-0) at Syracuse (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600183)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/258.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=258)</td><td>Syracuse, NY
12:00 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_espn2.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2043952)
Like defense? Watch this one. The 'Cuse has the 9th-ranked scoring defense in the country and Virginia just has playmakers all over the place.
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#virginia) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/183.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=183)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 11 Louisville (1-0) vs Oregon State (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600097)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/97.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=97)</td><td>Louisville, KY
12:00 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_espn.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2043952)
Louisville's Brian Brohm isn't the only QB whose star is on the rise. Oregon State's Matt Moore is completing 70 percent of his passes with 5 TDs for the 2-0 Beavers.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#oregonstate) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/204.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=204)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 7 Georgia (2-0) vs Louisiana Monroe (0-2) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600061)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/61.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=61)</td><td>Athens, GA
1:00 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/gamePlan.gif (http://proxy.espn.go.com/ncf/gameplan/index?gameId=252600061&CMP=ILC-GP-Scoreboard)
Dawgs need to re-establish themselves offensively and playing Louisiana-Monroe will allow them to do that. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#georgia) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2433.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2433)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 10 Notre Dame (2-0) vs Michigan State (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600087)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/87.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=87)</td><td>South Bend, IN
2:30 PM ET NBC
Charlie Weis quick to remind the Irish that Michigan State has won the last four games in South Bend. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#msu) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/127.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=127)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 4 Virginia Tech (2-0) vs Ohio (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600259)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/259.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=259)</td><td>Blacksburg, VA
3:30 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_espnU.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2043952)
We saw Marcus Vick's maturity against NC State. We saw the arm against Duke. Do we see the legs this week against Ohio?).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#ohio) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/195.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=195)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 9 Ohio State (1-1) vs San Diego State (0-2) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600194)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/194.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=194)</td><td>Columbus, OH
3:30 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_abc.gif (http://espn.go.com/abcsports/)
Troy Smith gets the starting nod at QB for the Buckeyes. This give Smith one game to get comfortable before Big Ten opener vs. Iowa.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#sdsu) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/21.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=21)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 13 Miami (0-1) at No. 20 Clemson (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600228)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2390.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2390)</td><td>Clemson, SC
3:30 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_abc.gif (http://espn.go.com/abcsports/)
Miami bound to be ornery by game time. Not only will the 'Canes have they had 11 days to think about their opening loss, but they've also been constantly reminded that Clemson coming into the Orange Bowl and beat UM last year. .).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#miami) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/228.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=228)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 21 Oklahoma (1-1) at UCLA (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600026)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/201.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=201)</td><td>Pasadena, CA
3:30 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_abc.gif (http://espn.go.com/abcsports/)
Maybe this would be a good time for Oklahoma to petition the NCAA for a ninth-year of eligibility for Jason White. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#oklahoma) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/26.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=26)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 22 Iowa (1-1) vs Northern Iowa (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252602294)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2294.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2294)</td><td>Iowa City, IA
3:35 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/gamePlan.gif (http://proxy.espn.go.com/ncf/gameplan/index?gameId=252602294&CMP=ILC-GP-Scoreboard)
Think spoiled Iowa fans are mumbling after Iowa State loss? Imagine the uproar if Hawks went 0-for-Iowa and somehow lost to Northern on Saturday. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#iowa) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2460.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2460)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 15 California (2-0) vs Illinois (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600025)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/25.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=25)</td><td>Berkeley, CA
5:00 PM ET
The Fightin' Ron Zooks are just one victory away from matching last year's win total. The Illini are playing harder, but Cal is a step up in class. .).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#illinois) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/356.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=356)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 16 Georgia Tech (2-0) vs Connecticut (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600059)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/59.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=59)</td><td>Atlanta, GA
6:45 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_espnU.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2043952)
UConn is flying a little under the radar. The Huskies have three running dangerous running backs who have combined for 6 TDs and a QB completing nearly 70 percent of his passes. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#uconn) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/41.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=41)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 2 Texas (2-0) vs Rice (0-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600251)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/251.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=251)</td><td>Austin, TX
7:00 PM ET
Matthew McConaughey has a better chance of winning an Oscar than Rice does of beating Texas.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#rice) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/242.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=242)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 23 Fresno State (1-0) at Oregon (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252602483)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/278.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=278)</td><td>Eugene, OR
7:00 PM ET TBS
The underrated game of the week. Both the Bulldogs and Ducks are better than expected and winner emerges as the team most likely to be the biggest hurdle on USC's remaining schedule.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#fresno) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2483.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2483)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 19 Texas Tech (1-0) vs Sam Houston St. (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252602641)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2641.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2641)</td><td>Lubbock, TX
7:00 PM ET
Yes, we know Texas Tech is putting up big offensive numbers. So are the Tri-Delts in the intramural league and they're playing tougher competition.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#shs) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2534.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2534)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 8 Florida State (2-0) at No. 17 Boston College (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600103)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/52.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=52)</td><td>Chestnut Hill, MA
7:45 PM ET http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/scoreboard/networkLogo_espn.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2043952)
Boston College won't be intimidated by Florida State, that's for sure. BC likes to play physical and this promises to be a hard-hitting affair.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#fsu) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/103.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=103)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 5 Tennessee (1-0) at No. 6 Florida (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600057)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2633.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2633)</td><td>Gainesville, FL
8:00 PM ET CBS
Lost in the shadow of Chris Leak and the Gators explosive offense is the fact Florida's defense is ranked fifth in the country.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#tennessee) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/57.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=57)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 18 Arizona State (1-1) vs Northwestern (2-0) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600009)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/9.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=9)</td><td>Tempe, AZ
10:00 PM ET
Pity Northwestern. Arizona State undone by fate last week -- you knew LSU would win, didn't you -- and the potent Sun Devils offense will take it out on the Wildcats. ).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#northwestern) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/77.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=77)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 12 Purdue (1-0) at Arizona (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600012)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/2509.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=2509)</td><td>Tucson, AZ
10:00 PM ET
Purdue offense didn't miss a beat last week. But traveling to the desert to play Arizona and its fiesty defense looms as a tougher challenge this week.).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#purdue) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/12.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=12)</td></tr></tbody> </table> <table class="tablehead" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"> <tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="3" align="center">No. 1 USC (1-0) vs Arkansas (1-1) (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview?gameId=252600030)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/30.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=30)</td><td>Los Angeles, CA
10:15 PM ET
They old saying goes teams improve the the most improvement from week 1 to week 2. That's bad news for Arkansas. This is USC's second game and it did pretty well in week 1 (63 points at Hawaii).
Scouts, Inc.: Matchups to watch (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2161706#arkansas) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif
</td><td style="width: 120px;" align="center">http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/8.gif (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/clubhouse?teamId=8)</td></tr></tbody> </table>