Game Day Express

Daily coverage of the NCAA Football Season

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Joe Burrow is this weeks Game Day Express Offensive Player of the Week. Burrow threw for a 79.5% completion, 471 passing yards, and 4 touchdowns, leading the LSU Tigers to victory over the Texas Longhorns. 

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Game Day Express Top 25 Week 3

Here is the latest Game Day Express Top 25. 

1. Clemson 

2. Alabama 

3.  Oklahoma

4. Georgia 

5. LSU

6. Ohio State 

7. Notre Dame

8. Florida 

9. Michigan 

10. Auburn 

11. Utah 

12. Texas 

13. Penn State 

14. UCF 

15. Wisconsin 

16. Texas A&M

17.Iowa 

18. Oregon 

19. Michigan State 

20. Washington

21. Washington State

22. Boise State 

23. Maryland

24. USC

25. Iowa State 

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Game Day Express Game of the Week

#7 LSU vs #10 Texas  

Game Day Express Prediction: 34 to 27 Texas 

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Here is Game Day Express Week 2 Top 25. Most teams stayed firm in their positions, but a couple teams made some leaps as a result of impressive wins over the weekend. Auburn climbed 6 spots to #13. Northwestern fell out of the top 25 after losing to Stanford 21-7. 

1. Clemson

2. Alabama 

3. Oklahoma

4. Georgia 

5.Michigan 

6. Ohio State 

7.LSU

8. Notre Dame 

9. Florida 

10.Texas 

11. Washington

12. Texas A&M

13. Auburn 

14. UCF

15. Penn State

16. Utah 

17. Iowa 

18. Wisconsin

19. Oregon 

20. Washington State

21. Syracuse

22. Michigan State

23. Stanford

24. Iowa State

25. Nebraska 

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Kenny Willekes is this weeks Game Day Express Defensive player of the week! Willekes led a dominant Spartan defense with 7 total tackles, 2.5 Tackle for a loss, 1 Sack, 2 Fumble Recoveries, and a Defensive Touchdown. 

Other Week 1 Mentions

LB Davis Woodward: 24 Total Tackles

DL Yetur Gross-Matos; 3 Sacks

DB Eric Lee Jr: 4 Total Tackles, 2 INT, 1PD, 1 TD

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Jalen Hurts is this week Game Day Express Offensive player of the week! The grad transfer started his sooner debut with a bang, torching Houston’s defense with his arm (332 passing yards) and his feet (176 rushing yards). He combined for 6 total touchdowns and led his team to a 49-31 victory. 

Other Week 1 mentions: 

QB Tua Tagovailoa: 336 Pass yds 4 TD

RB Travis Etienne: 205 Rush yds 3 TD

WR Cedric Bryd III: 224 Receiving yd 4 TD

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Don’t forget to tune in as the Houston Cougars take on #3 Oklahoma Sooners for what should be an offensive show down! Coverage begins at 7:30pm tonight on ABC.  

Game Day Express Prediction: 45-35 Oklahoma. 

Bold prediction: Jalen Hurts throws for 5 TD passes. Leave a like and comment down below who you got getting the dub. 

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First Top 25 Upset of the year! 

Stanford Cardinals upset #24 Northwestern 21-7 at Stanford Stadium. 

Key win for the PAC 12. 

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Travis Etienne goes 90 yards for the Score! 

Clemson would go on to win 52-14 against fellow ACC foe Georgia Tech. 

Credit to the ACC Digital Network and to the NCAA 

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Game Day Express Game Predictions

1. Clemson vs Georgia Tech 48-13 Clemson 

2. Alabama vs Duke 34-3 Alabama

3. Oklahoma vs Houston 45-35 Oklahoma

4. Georgia vs Vanderbilt 28-17 Georgia 

5. Michigan vs Midd Tennessee State 38-10 Michigan

6. Ohio State vs Florida Atlantic 49-7 Ohio State 

7. LSU vs Georgia Southern 24-9 LSU 

8. Notre Dame vs Louisville 38-35 Notre Dame 

9.Texas vs Louisiana Tech 45-17 Texas 

10. Florida bye

11 Oregon vs 19 Auburn 28-21 Oregon 

12 Texas A&M vs Texas St 31-21 Texas A&M

13. Eastern Washington vs Washington 28-13 Washington 

14. UCF vs Florida A&M 45-21 UCF

15. Penn State vs Idaho 21-3 Penn State 

16. Utah vs BYU 28-27 BYU 

17. Iowa vs Miami Ohio 17-3 Iowa

18. Wisconsin vs South Florida 28-21 Wisconsin 

19. Auburn vs 11 Oregon 28-21 Oregon 

20. Washington State vs New Mexico State 31-14 WSU

21. Iowa State vs Northern Iowa 34-17 ISU

22. Michigan State vs Tulsa 24-3 MSU

23. Miami bye

24. Northwestern vs Stanford 24-21 Northwestern 

25. Syracuse vs Liberty 34-10 Syracuse 

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Game Day Express Game of the Week

#11 Oregon vs #19 Auburn 

August 31 7:30pm on ABC

Game Day Express Prediction: 28-21 Oregon 

photo credit: https://allevents.in/irving/advocare-classic-auburn-vs-oregon-watch-party-and-day-party/1000070317390207 

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In honor of Andrew Luck’s retirement, here is a little overview of his college football career at Stanford: 

STATS

9430 Passing Yards                                                                                                      82 Passing Touching Downs                                                                                   67% Completion Percentage 

AWARDS 

2010 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year 2011 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award                                                                2011 Maxwell Award                                                                                            2011 Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year                                                              2011 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award

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The Florida Gators vs The Miami Hurricanes

Who do you have taking home the the Florida Cup this year? Leave a comment below and don’t forget to follow for more NCAA Football content. 

Game Day Express Prediction: Florida 17 vs Miami 14

Photo credit: https://bungalower.com/event/camping-world-kickoff-florida-vs-miami/

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It's hard to beat the cheaters

Jim Harbaugh

First reported by Forbes, Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh took a shot at the SEC, claiming that “It’s hard to beat the cheaters”. What do you think college football fans? Was Harbaugh right to accuse the SEC for cheating or was he wrong to make such a bold statement? Please leave a comment down below. 

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Four More Days! 

Here is the Game Day Express NCAA Football top 25! *Influenced by the ESPN Coaches Poll and AP Poll.

1. Clemson                 11. Oregon                     21. Iowa State 

2. Alabama                 12. Texas A&M               22. Michigan State 

3. Oklahoma               13. Washington              23. Miami 

4. Georgia                  14. UCF                          24. Northwestern 

5. Michigan                15. Penn State               25. Syracuse 

6. Ohio State              16. Utah 

7. LSU                        17. Iowa 

8. Notre Dame            18. Wisconsin

9. Texas                      19. Auburn 

10. Florida                  20. Washington State 

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Here is the Game Day Express Preseason Top 10 for the 2019 NCAA Football Season*. Tagged with every photo is information on each team including; Their Coach, 2018 Record, Recruiting Class Rank and Key Players to watch this upcoming year. Feel free to submit your preseason Top 10 and or comment on the Game Day Express Preseason Top 10. 

TOP TEN

1.Clemson Tigers 

2.Alabama Crimson Tide 

3. Oklahoma Sooners

4. Georgia Bulldogs

5. Michigan Wolverines

6. Ohio State Buckeyes 

7. LSU Tigers 

8. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 

9. Texas Longhorns 

10. Florida Gators

*A post for the other ranked Teams (11-25)  will be out Monday!

** Information gathered from https://www.espn.com/college-football/

13 more Days until the Season kicks off!!