Seems the games must be relatively uninteresting today.
Indeed.
Where were you guys? Debating ancient diets while the first window of games yielded a number of worthwhile observations?
#17 Colorado 49 – Utah 24: Earlier in this thread I criticized Kyle Whittingham for putting what is turning out to be a losing season on the injured shoulders and knees of Cam Rising. However against Colorado yesterday, Utah might’ve reached a turning point with Isaac Wilson (younger brother of Zach Wilson), who due to depleted depth at QB was thrown as a freshman to the wolves early. Yes, Wilson tossed 3 interceptions Vs Colorado, however he emerged as a much needed leader on offense, throwing 21/40, 236yds, & 2 TDs while the running game went cold. Wilson’s headier plays kept Utah closer than the final score indicated, and going forward gives the coaching staff not only a lot to work with in Wilson, but a capable starter to anchor the offense going into next season. At 4-6, Utah is having a down year, but prospects are at least looking better at QB for next season.
#3 Texas 20 – Arkansas 10: Definitely one of those “upset alert” games. Texas is one of only a few teams that can methodically assert their will on just about anybody even when they’re having an off day or aren’t getting breaks their way. Texas is like watching Penn State when Penn State is playing anybody not Ohio State or Michigan. Ok, admittedly that does sound
relatively uninteresting.
#20 Clemson 24 – Pitt 20: Entertaining in its unlikely ending – QB Cade Klubnik sprints for a 50 yd game winning TD. All after Pitt put up a fight in the second half, controlling the lines to take a late lead after trailing at the half at 17-7. Given the colder weather combined with the physicality and the clock-controlling strategy of both teams, the gameplay appeared more like an NFL game played in Buffalo, Cleveland, or…Pittsburgh.
