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No. 5 Michigan Shocked By Appalachian State
No. 1 USC Sputters Through Win Over Idaho
POSTED: 9:45 am EDT September 1,
2007
UPDATED: 7:42 am EDT September 2,
2007
Michigan ended last season with a disappointing loss to USC in the Rose Bowl.The Wolverines started their 2007 campaign on the losing side again, this time getting upset by Appalachian State 34-32."I've never been part of a loss that wasn't miserable," Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr said.
The fifth-ranked squad took a 14-7 lead after the first quarter, but then trailed 28-17 at the half. Michigan outscored Appalachian State 15-6 in the second half, but it wasn't enough to overcome the first-half deficit.Michigan's quest ended in the final seconds when Corey Lynch blocked a field goal attempt to secure the win.Michigan quarterback Chad Henne connected on 20-of-38 passes for 236 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Mike Hart rushed for 188 yards and three touchdowns.Appalachian State was led by quarterback Armanti Edwards, who completed 17-of-23 passes for 226 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions, and Dexter Jackson, who tallied 92 receiving yards and two touchdowns.No. 1 USC 38, Idaho 10
John David Booty threw three touchdown passes and the top-ranked Southern California Trojans sputtered at times while beating outmanned Idaho 38-10 for their 34th straight home win. It's the longest such active streak in the country.Stafon Johnson scored the first two TDs of his college career. The vaunted USC defense allowed 182 yards of total offense in the first half and forced only one turnover.The Trojans were favored by 46 points. They scored touchdowns on their first three possessions before being outgained in the second period. Then they scored 17 points while holding Idaho without a first down in the third quarter to make it a runaway. Reserves played most of the final quarter.No. 23 Hawaii 63, Northern Colorado 6
Another season, another torrid passing performance from Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan.The Heisman hopeful produced his 15th career 400-yard passing performance in leading No. 23 Hawaii over Northern Colorado 63-6. Brennan tossed four TD passes in the fourth quarter.Brennan played just three quarters. He completed 34-of-40 for 416 yards and six TDs.No. 3 West Virginia 62, Western Michigan 24
Third-ranked West Virginia used its running game to defeat Western Michigan 62-24.Led by Steve Slaton and quarterback Pat White, the Mountaineers out-rushed Western Michigan 316 to 32 yards. Slaton recorded 108 rushing yards and three touchdowns while White tallied 98 yards and two scores. White also completed 10-of-18 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns.No. 4 Texas 21, Arkansas State 13
The fourth-ranked Longhorns opened their season with a solid victory over Arkansas State.Texas led 21-3 after three quarters before allowing the Indians to score 10 points in the fourth.Heisman hopeful Colt McCoy completed 22-of-33 passes for 224 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He was aided offensively by Jamaal Charles, who rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown, and Limas Sweed, who tallied 93 receiving yards and a score.No. 6 Florida 49, Western Kentucky 3
The defending national champion Florida Gators handily defeated Western Kentucky 49-3 on Saturday.The Gators were led by quarterback Tim Tebow, he completed 13-of-17 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for an additional 36 yards and another score.No. 7 Wisconsin 42, Washington State 21
The seventh-ranked Badgers were tested by Washington State for one quarter on Saturday before pulling away to secure a 42-21 victory.The two teams were tied at 14-14 after the first period. UW then outscored Washington State 28-7 in the final three quarters to get the win.Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Donovan completed 19-of-29 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns. Luke Swan added 170 yards receiving and two touchdowns. P.J. Hill tallied 84 yards rushing and two scores.No. 8 Oklahoma 79, North Texas 10
The Sooners tallied 674 yards of offense to down North Texas 79-10.Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford was 21-of-23 passing for 363 yards and three touchdowns. His top targets were Juaquin Iglesias, who recorded 128 receiving yards, and Malcolm Kelly, who tallied 117 yards receiving and two touchdowns.No. 9 Virginia Tech 17, East Carolina 7
After an offseason that included an on-campus massacre and the fall of former football star Michael Vick to federal dogfighting charges, Virginia Tech opened its 2007 campaign on a positive note Saturday.The Hokies defeated East Carolina 17-7.Virginia Tech secured the victory with a 21-yard touchdown pass from Sean Glennon to Sam Wheeler in the fourth quarter. Glennon finished the game on 22-of-33 passing for 247 yards and a touchdown. Wheeler tallied 83 receiving yards and a score.No. 11 Ohio State 38, Youngstown State 6
The Ohio State Buckeyes walked over Youngstown State 38-6 in their season opener. OSU limited the Penguins to two field goals for the game.Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman completed 17 of 23 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. His top target was Brian Robiskie, who caught nine passes for 153 yards.The Buckeyes suffered a loss in the victory, as starting defensive end Lawrence Wilson broke his right leg in the second quarter.No. 12 California 45, No. 15 Tennessee 31
In the day's only matchup between two top-25 teams, No. 12 California defeated No. 15 Tennessee 45-31 on Saturday.Cal was led by quarterback Nathan Longshore and running back Justin Forsett. Longshore was 19-of-28 passing for 240 yards and two touchdowns. Forsett added 160 yards rushing and a touchdown.Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge was 32-of-47 passing for 270 yards and three touchdowns.No. 13 Georgia 35, Oklahoma State 14
The Georgia Bulldogs held Oklahoma State scoreless in the second half to secure a 35-14 victory.Georgia led by a touchdown at the half, 21-14, before pulling away in the final two quarters.Quarterback Matthew Stafford was 18-of-24 passing for 235 yards and two touchdowns for Georgia.No. 14 UCLA 45, Stanford 17
The UCLA Bruins used their offensive weapons to down Stanford 45-17.UCLA quarterback Ben Olson was 16-of-29 passing for 286 yards and five touchdowns. Kahlil Bell added 196 yards rushing and Brandon Breazell tallied 112 receiving yards and a touchdown.No. 17 Penn State 59, Florida International 0
No. 17 Penn State rolled over Florida International 59-0 in its season opener.The Nittany Lions topped Florida International in total yards 549-114. PSU held its opponent to minus-3 rushing yards.Penn State quarterback Anthony Morelli completed 24-of-39 passes for 300 yards and three touchdowns.No. 18 Auburn 23, Kansas State 13
After a close first half, No. 18 Auburn pulled away from Kansas State to post a 23-13 victory.Auburn led 6-3 at the half before outscoring Kansas State 17-10 in the second half.Brandon Cox was 17-of-30 passing for 225 yards, a touchdown and an interception for Auburn.No. 20 Nebraska 52, Nevada 10
Nebraska's defense held Nevada scoreless in the second half, allowing the Huskers to post a 52-10 victory.The Huskers were led by Marlon Lucky, who rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns.Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller was 14-of-25 passing for 193 yards, a touchdown and an interception.No. 21 Arkansas 46, Troy 26
Heisman hopeful Darren McFadden, who finished second in voting for the award last season, showed his offensive skills in Arkansas' 46-26 victory over Troy.McFadden rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown, threw a 42-yard touchdown pass and pulled in a 12-yard reception in the team's win.Arkansas led 23-17 at the half before pulling away in the final two quarters.No. 22 TCU 27, Baylor 0
TCU's defense helped the 22nd-ranked Horned Frogs defeat Baylor 27-0. En route to holding Baylor scoreless, TCU's defense forced Baylor's passers to throw four interceptions.TCU quarterback Andy Dalton was 18-of-30 passing for 207 yards and a touchdown.No. 25 Texas A&M 38, Montana State 7
The 25th-ranked Aggies rolled over Montana State in their season opener. Quarterback Stephen McGee led Texas A&M offensively, completing 10-of-21 passes for 111 yards in addition to 124 yards rushing and two touchdowns.
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John David Booty threw three touchdown passes and the top-ranked Southern California Trojans sputtered at times while beating outmanned Idaho 38-10 for their 34th straight home win. It's the longest such active streak in the country.Stafon Johnson scored the first two TDs of his college career. The vaunted USC defense allowed 182 yards of total offense in the first half and forced only one turnover.The Trojans were favored by 46 points. They scored touchdowns on their first three possessions before being outgained in the second period. Then they scored 17 points while holding Idaho without a first down in the third quarter to make it a runaway. Reserves played most of the final quarter.No. 23 Hawaii 63, Northern Colorado 6
Another season, another torrid passing performance from Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan.The Heisman hopeful produced his 15th career 400-yard passing performance in leading No. 23 Hawaii over Northern Colorado 63-6. Brennan tossed four TD passes in the fourth quarter.Brennan played just three quarters. He completed 34-of-40 for 416 yards and six TDs.No. 3 West Virginia 62, Western Michigan 24
Third-ranked West Virginia used its running game to defeat Western Michigan 62-24.Led by Steve Slaton and quarterback Pat White, the Mountaineers out-rushed Western Michigan 316 to 32 yards. Slaton recorded 108 rushing yards and three touchdowns while White tallied 98 yards and two scores. White also completed 10-of-18 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns.No. 4 Texas 21, Arkansas State 13
The fourth-ranked Longhorns opened their season with a solid victory over Arkansas State.Texas led 21-3 after three quarters before allowing the Indians to score 10 points in the fourth.Heisman hopeful Colt McCoy completed 22-of-33 passes for 224 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He was aided offensively by Jamaal Charles, who rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown, and Limas Sweed, who tallied 93 receiving yards and a score.No. 6 Florida 49, Western Kentucky 3
The defending national champion Florida Gators handily defeated Western Kentucky 49-3 on Saturday.The Gators were led by quarterback Tim Tebow, he completed 13-of-17 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for an additional 36 yards and another score.No. 7 Wisconsin 42, Washington State 21
The seventh-ranked Badgers were tested by Washington State for one quarter on Saturday before pulling away to secure a 42-21 victory.The two teams were tied at 14-14 after the first period. UW then outscored Washington State 28-7 in the final three quarters to get the win.Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Donovan completed 19-of-29 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns. Luke Swan added 170 yards receiving and two touchdowns. P.J. Hill tallied 84 yards rushing and two scores.No. 8 Oklahoma 79, North Texas 10
The Sooners tallied 674 yards of offense to down North Texas 79-10.Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford was 21-of-23 passing for 363 yards and three touchdowns. His top targets were Juaquin Iglesias, who recorded 128 receiving yards, and Malcolm Kelly, who tallied 117 yards receiving and two touchdowns.No. 9 Virginia Tech 17, East Carolina 7
After an offseason that included an on-campus massacre and the fall of former football star Michael Vick to federal dogfighting charges, Virginia Tech opened its 2007 campaign on a positive note Saturday.The Hokies defeated East Carolina 17-7.Virginia Tech secured the victory with a 21-yard touchdown pass from Sean Glennon to Sam Wheeler in the fourth quarter. Glennon finished the game on 22-of-33 passing for 247 yards and a touchdown. Wheeler tallied 83 receiving yards and a score.No. 11 Ohio State 38, Youngstown State 6
The Ohio State Buckeyes walked over Youngstown State 38-6 in their season opener. OSU limited the Penguins to two field goals for the game.Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman completed 17 of 23 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. His top target was Brian Robiskie, who caught nine passes for 153 yards.The Buckeyes suffered a loss in the victory, as starting defensive end Lawrence Wilson broke his right leg in the second quarter.No. 12 California 45, No. 15 Tennessee 31
In the day's only matchup between two top-25 teams, No. 12 California defeated No. 15 Tennessee 45-31 on Saturday.Cal was led by quarterback Nathan Longshore and running back Justin Forsett. Longshore was 19-of-28 passing for 240 yards and two touchdowns. Forsett added 160 yards rushing and a touchdown.Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge was 32-of-47 passing for 270 yards and three touchdowns.No. 13 Georgia 35, Oklahoma State 14
The Georgia Bulldogs held Oklahoma State scoreless in the second half to secure a 35-14 victory.Georgia led by a touchdown at the half, 21-14, before pulling away in the final two quarters.Quarterback Matthew Stafford was 18-of-24 passing for 235 yards and two touchdowns for Georgia.No. 14 UCLA 45, Stanford 17
The UCLA Bruins used their offensive weapons to down Stanford 45-17.UCLA quarterback Ben Olson was 16-of-29 passing for 286 yards and five touchdowns. Kahlil Bell added 196 yards rushing and Brandon Breazell tallied 112 receiving yards and a touchdown.No. 17 Penn State 59, Florida International 0
No. 17 Penn State rolled over Florida International 59-0 in its season opener.The Nittany Lions topped Florida International in total yards 549-114. PSU held its opponent to minus-3 rushing yards.Penn State quarterback Anthony Morelli completed 24-of-39 passes for 300 yards and three touchdowns.No. 18 Auburn 23, Kansas State 13
After a close first half, No. 18 Auburn pulled away from Kansas State to post a 23-13 victory.Auburn led 6-3 at the half before outscoring Kansas State 17-10 in the second half.Brandon Cox was 17-of-30 passing for 225 yards, a touchdown and an interception for Auburn.No. 20 Nebraska 52, Nevada 10
Nebraska's defense held Nevada scoreless in the second half, allowing the Huskers to post a 52-10 victory.The Huskers were led by Marlon Lucky, who rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns.Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller was 14-of-25 passing for 193 yards, a touchdown and an interception.No. 21 Arkansas 46, Troy 26
Heisman hopeful Darren McFadden, who finished second in voting for the award last season, showed his offensive skills in Arkansas' 46-26 victory over Troy.McFadden rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown, threw a 42-yard touchdown pass and pulled in a 12-yard reception in the team's win.Arkansas led 23-17 at the half before pulling away in the final two quarters.No. 22 TCU 27, Baylor 0
TCU's defense helped the 22nd-ranked Horned Frogs defeat Baylor 27-0. En route to holding Baylor scoreless, TCU's defense forced Baylor's passers to throw four interceptions.TCU quarterback Andy Dalton was 18-of-30 passing for 207 yards and a touchdown.No. 25 Texas A&M 38, Montana State 7
The 25th-ranked Aggies rolled over Montana State in their season opener. Quarterback Stephen McGee led Texas A&M offensively, completing 10-of-21 passes for 111 yards in addition to 124 yards rushing and two touchdowns.
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