There are so many games over the course of a college football weekend that some slip through the cracks and others require further examination the next day. Before we turn the page to Week 13, here's a closer look at some of the most interesting outcomes of Week 12.
Southern California defensive end Korey Foreman, right, celebrates with defensive back Bryson Shaw, second from left, and defensive lineman Brandon Pili after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. There are so many games over the course of a college football weekend that some slip through the cracks and others require further examination the next day.
USC has forced a turnover in all but one of its 11 games and has six games with multiple forced turnovers. That includes forcing four turnovers on four separate occasions. Three of those four-turnover outings occurred in September. The defense had cooled off some since then until posting four more in the win over UCLA.
Hooker has been one of the best quarterbacks in college football and became one of the favorites for the Heisman Trophy with his efficient play. Hooker threw three touchdowns and no interceptions on Saturday night and has 27 passing TDs to just two interceptions this year. Despite Hooker’s great play at the end of 2021, it’s fair to say that hardly anyone outside of Knoxville expected him to be one of the top QBs in 2022. He surpassed all preseason expectations and should still get a lot of down-ballot Heisman votes even if his 2022 season is now over.
Utah’s final three drives of the game ended with two turnovers on downs and Rising’s third interception of the game. Why does that game matter? Utah and Washington didn’t play this season, so a straightforward head-to-head three-way tiebreaker can’t be applied to Oregon, Washington and Utah.
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