Post by DiamondThief on Oct 4, 2018 23:06:28 GMT -8
Welcome to SCtoC's week 6 coverage of the 2018 College Football Season.
Every game of a team which we cover here will be followed up with a final score and stat summary when it becomes available. This will serve as the preview and game thread for the entire week's games.
We've also provided links to the official twitter accounts of each team in each match up. Often those accounts will have additional updates leading up to, during and after the games.
All times are pacific time. Times and broadcast information could be subject to change.
SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS at EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES
What: It's a battle of the birds as the Thunderbirds visit the Eagles.
When: Saturday, October 6 at 12:05 p.m.
Where: Roos Field; Cheney, Washington.
Television: Toot.
Radio Stream: 700 ESPN.
2018 Records: Thunderbirds 0-4 (0-1 Big Sky); Eagles 4-1 (3-0 Big Sky).
Head Coaches (overall as HC): Thunderbirds - Demario Warren (15-12); Eagles - Aaron Best (11-5).
Thunderbirds Notes: The Thunderbirds are coming off a bye week after falling to Northern Arizona in a tight one in week 4, 31-23. They are looking for their first win on the season against an Eagles team which is poised to make a major playoff run. Junior quarterback Aaron Zwalen was 15 of 24 for 139 with a touchdown and a pair of interceptions. Jay Green, Jr. rushed 16 times for 94 yards and a score, and James Felila had 78 yards off 14 rushes. Alex Croyle caught five balls for 69 yards, and Landon Measom added six grabs for 65 yards.
Eagles Notes: The Eagles' 34-17 win over Montana St. in week 5 kept them in a three-way tie atop the Big Sky Conference standings. They stand at 2-0 along with Montana and Idaho St. The Eagles took a 24-10 halftime lead and never looked back in the win. Gage Gubrud completed 66 percent of his passes for 311 yards and an interception, and rushed for a touchdown in the win. Sam McPherson scored twice on 74 yards off of nine carries. Nsimba Webster and Terence Grady had 56 and 44 receiving yards, respectively, in the win.
Twitter: Thunderbirds * Eagles
SAN DIEGO AZTECS at BOISE ST. BRONCOS
What: The Broncos are back home to face the upstart Aztecs.
When: Saturday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Albertson's Stadium; Boise, Idaho.
Television: ESPNU.
Radio Stream: KBOI.
2018 Records: Aztecs 3-1 (0-0 Mountain West); Broncos 3-1 (1-0 Mountain West).
Head Coaches (overall as HC): Aztecs - Rocky Long (67-30); Broncos - Bryan Harsin (52-17).
Aztecs Notes: The Aztecs are coming off a bye and, perhaps surprisingly, are opening their Mountain West Conference play this week. Rocky Long's group are an impressive 3-1 on the season in non-conference play. John Baron II hit two crucial field goals to lift the Aztecs over Eastern Michigan in week 4. The first was a 50-yarder with just under two minutes to go in regulation to tie it. The second came in overtime; good from 38 yards to give the Aztecs the 23-20 win. Ryan Agnew completed 12 of 22 passes for a pair of touchdowns and a pick for the Aztecs. Chase Jasmin rushed for 94 yards ff 16 carries, while B.J. Busbee and Parker Houston each had a touchdown catch for the Aztecs.
Broncos Notes: The Broncos are vying for the Mountain West title and they don't intend to fall to the Aztecs. They rustled out to a 24-0 halftime lead against Wyoming last week and held on for the 34-14 win. Brett Rypien was spectacular, completing two-thirds of his passes for 342 yards with two touchdowns. Alexander Mattiston scored a touchdown to go with his 57 rushing yards off 20 carries. A.J. Richardson caught six passes for 113 yards and a score in the win. Sean Modster added seven grabs for 88 yards, while John Hightower had four receptions for 79 yards and a score.
Twitter: Aztecs * Broncos
PORTLAND ST. VIKINGS at MONTANA GRIZZLIES
What: The Vikings face an old nemesis as they head to the Big Sky state to face the Grizzlies.
When: Saturday, October 6 at 1 p.m.
Where: John Hoyt Field at Washington-Grizzly Stadium; Missoula, Montana.
Television: N/A.
Radio Stream: Rip City Radio 620.
2018 Records: Vikings 1-4 (0-2 Big Sky); Grizzlies 4-1 (2-0 Big Sky).
Head Coaches (overall as HC): Vikings - Bruce Barnum (12-26); Grizzlies - Bobby Hauck (99-68).
Vikings Notes: The Vikings were competitive in their week 5 loss to Idaho (20-7), even holding the Vandals scoreless in the second half. They will look to engage their offense this week as they take on a Grizzlies team which has a share of the Big Sky Conference lead. Davis Alexander went 12 of 21 for 133 yards and a touchdown in the loss, while Jabari Eason led the Vikings in rushing with 45 yards off of six carries. Tight end Charlie Taumoepeau continues to be the Vikings' go-to receiver, having caught three passes for 44 yards against the Vandals. The Vikings are in rebuilding mode, but a win over the Grizzlies would be a feather in their cap.
Grizzlies Notes: The Grizzlies went 2-0 in conference play as they took a 31-7 halftime lead and coasted to a 48-28 win over Cal Poly last week. Dalton Sneed went 23 of 32 for 285 yards with three touchdowns and a pick. Adam Eastwood gained 132 yards on 16 carries with two scores. Samuel Akem, Matthew Rensvold and Gabe Susler each has a touchdown grab in the win. Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck is looking for his 100th win as a college head coach. He returned to Montana this season after having previously compiled an 83-18 record with the Grizzlies from 2003 to 2009. He served in the same capacity with UNLV in the interim..
Twitter: Vikings * Grizzlies
CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS AT ARIZONA WILDCATS
What: The Golden Bears face their first conference road test as they battle the Wildcats.
When: Saturday, October 6 at 7 p.m.
Where: Arizona Stadium; Tucson, Arizona.
Television: Fox Sports 1.
Radio Stream: Golden Bears - KGO 810.
2018 Records: Golden Bears 3-1 (0-1 Pac-12 North); Wildcats 2-3 (1-1 Pac-12 South).
Head Coaches (overall as HC): Golden Bears - Justin Wilcox (8-8); Wildcats - Kevin Sumlin (88-46).
Golden Bears Notes: The Golden Bears went 3-0 in con-conference play for the second straight season. In fact, Justin Wilcox is a perfect 6-0 in non-conference games in his two seasons as head coach of the team. With the exception of a rough second quarter, they were competitive with Oregon in a 42-24 loss in week 5. Sophomore quarterback Brandon Mcllwain had the heavy load for the Bears against the Ducks. He went 11 of 21 for 128 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. He also rushed 15 times for 123 yards and another score. Patrick Laird added 92 yards on 18 receptions and a touchdown. Vic Wharton led the Bears with 6 receptions for 68 yards.
Wildcats Notes: The Wildcats nearly completed the comback against USC last week, but fell just short, falling 24-20. the Wildcats have been on a down turn over the past few years, but have an opportunity to make it to a bowl game this season. This conference match up could go a long way toward that. Khalil Tate is a formidable dual-threat quarterback. He went 16 of 33 for 232 yards with a pair of touchdowns and an interception, while rushing 13 times for 38 yards. J.J. Taylor rushed 18 times for 50 yards in the loss, and Shun Brown caught five balls for 81 yards. Cedric Peterson and Stanley Berryhill III each had a touchdown grab in the Wildcat effort.
Twitter: Golden Bears. * Wildcats
UTAH UTES at STANFORD CARDINAL
What: The Utes head about as far west as they can to face the Cardinal in the Bay.
When: Saturday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Stanford Stadium; Palo Alto, California.
Television: ESPN.
Radio Stream: Cardinal Sports Network.
2018 Records: Utes 2-2 (0-2 Pac-12 South); Cardinal 4-1 (2-0 Pac-12 North)
Head Coaches (overall as HC): Kyle Whittingham (113-58); David Shaw (77-23).
Utes Notes: The Utes are looking to stay relevant in the Pac-12 South, but they will have a tough hill to climb after starting off their conference schedule with two losses. The led Washington St. with just under five minutes to go last week, only to see the Cougars score on an 89-yard touchdown pass. The Utes were unable to recover and fell, 28-24. Junior quarterback Tyler Huntley has completed 59.7 percent of his passes this season, for 821 yards four touchdowns and two picks. Zach Moss recorded his second 100-yard rushing game of the season against Washington St, rushing for 106 yards on 30 carries with a score. He has a rushing touchdown in each of the team's four games on the season.
Cardinal Notes: The Cardinal are licking their wounds after a lackluster loss at the hands of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Running back Bryce Love is the key to the offense, but opposing defenses are keying on the senior running back. Step in one K.J. Costello. With defenses bracing for Love, Costello has made the difference in the Cardinal's 4-1 start. He has completed 62.4 percent of his passes for 1,230 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions. The Cardinal will need his arm in this game. J.J Arcega-Whiteside is one of the best receivers in the country, having amassed 438 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Wide receivers Trenton Irwin and Osiris St. Brown, as well as tight ends Kaden Smith and Colby Parkinson could be factors for Costello in the passing game.
Twitter: Utes * Cardinal
BYE WEEK
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