The conference continued its perfect record against FCS opponents.
Theme of the week I: Breakthrough vs. the Big TenWashington State’s upset of No. 19 Wisconsin — as a 17-point underdog, no less — gave the Pac-12 its first victory over a Power Five opponent since the third week of the 2021 season and restored a morsel of dignity to the conference’s bruised reputation.
Team of the week: Oregon StateThe Beavers improved to 2-0 overall — and 2-0 against top-tier teams in the Mountain West — with a walk-off victory at Fresno State. Handle their Week Three business at home against Montana State and they will be halfway to bowl-eligibility with nine games remaining. The schedule includes a visit by Colorado, meaning the Beavers are not only 2-0 but 2-0 with two exceedingly winnable games remaining.
Play of the week: Arizona quarterback Jayden de LauraIt’s impossible to accurately describe de Laura’s first-quarter interception, in which he escaped pressured, scrambled left, reversed field in a half-moon shape, eluded pressure again, ran all the way back to the left side, then heaved a ball down field — only to have it intercepted by Mississippi State’s Jalen Green and returned 29 yards.
Coach of the week: Oregon State’s Jonathan SmithDown three points with three seconds left and the ball on Fresno State’s 2-yard-line, Smith could have ordered the game-tying field goal. Yes, his defense was tired, but so was FSU’s — and the Bulldogs were having all sorts of place-kicking problems. Instead, Smith pulled his kicker off the field and went for the walk-off win with — who else? — Jack Colletto in the Wildcat formation.
Stat of the week III: UCLAOne week after an announced crowd of 27,000-something for Bowling Green — it was the smallest in their history at the Rose Bowl — the Bruins drew 33,727 for FCS Alabama State. Next up: South Alabama.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SMU closes out ‘preseason’ with learning lessons in victory over FCS-level LamarUNIVERSITY PARK – SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee broke some news in his postgame press conference on Saturday. You know that schedule, the one that’s been set...
Read more »
Rutgers stomps Wagner as Greg Schiano quietly hits a major milestone | Politi’s 5 observationsRutgers hosted Wagner, an FCS team riding a 21-game losing streak, in the home opener for the 2022 season.
Read more »
Pac-12 rewind: WSU’s defense shines, Smith’s gutsy call, USC’s funny numbers and more touchdowns in SeattleThe conference was 3-0 against FCS competition and hasn’t suffered an embarrassing defeat yet this season.
Read more »
Weber State upsets Utah State 35-7FCS-level Weber State walloped FBS-member Utah State 35-7 on Saturday, with the Aggies' only score being a 100-yard kickoff return.
Read more »
Penix leads Washington to 52-6 win over Portland StateMichael Penix Jr. threw for 337 yards and two touchdowns, Wayne Taulapapa rushed for 94 yards and a score and the Washington Huskies easily took down FCS school Portland State 52-6 on Saturday. FOX13
Read more »
Pac-12 rewind: WSU’s defense shines, Smith’s gutsy call, USC’s funny numbers and more touchdowns in SeattleThe conference was 3-0 against FCS competition and hasn’t suffered an embarrassing defeat yet this season.
Read more »