It is onerous to fathom the Florida State fan base with the ability to love Jordan Travis anymore than they already did.

However contemplating how issues have seemed on the FSU offense because the legendary Seminole quarterback suffered an harm that prematurely ended his taking part in profession with this system, I would say the Seminole trustworthy could possibly discover extra room of their coronary heart for Travis.

As a result of whereas some regression was anticipated contemplating all of the FSU offense misplaced and all Travis introduced, the offensive drop off the cliff has been beautiful.

After FSU surpassed 300 yards of offense in every of the ultimate 27 video games Travis began — it additionally had 400+ yards in 19 of these video games and 500+ yards in eight — the Seminoles have failed to succeed in 300 yards of offense in any of the 5 video games since Travis was injured final 12 months vs. North Alabama.

Whereas just a few of these video games have been in opposition to superb groups in Georgia and Louisville, the opposite three have been in opposition to a foul Florida group and two groups to begin the 2024 season (Boston Faculty and Georgia Tech) that every went 7-6 in 2023.

It was recognized Travis could be missed. However what was not recognized is strictly what number of warts the quarterback could have been overlaying up throughout the offense.

The apparent subject when analyzing the FSU offense with out Travis is his successor at QB. There have been some recognized points with DJ Uiagalelei when FSU took his dedication as a switch. Regardless of an enormous arm, he is had some intermediate accuracy points, struggles to learn defenses and tentativeness to run all through his time at Clemson and Oregon State.

And but, it appeared like he may function a bridge quarterback of types with the expertise round him. Whereas he could not have been a world-beater in 2023 at Oregon State, he did common 219.8 passing yards per recreation, 8.4 passing yards per try and throw 21 touchdowns to seven interceptions.

Via two video games at FSU, he is averaging 6.7 yards per try and has only one landing cross together with one interception.

Thoughts you, that landing cross within the third quarter Monday night time snapped a streak of 19 straight quarters with out an FSU passing landing, relationship again to the third quarter of FSU’s win over North Alabama on Nov. 18, 2023.

The combo of an inaccurate quarterback and a large receiver/tight finish room that’s struggling to consistency create separation and likewise coping with a collective case of the drops is a horrific mixture for FSU’s passing recreation.

“There’s not a lot that did click on,” FSU head coach Mike Norvell stated of the passing recreation vs. BC. “We struggled to win one-on-ones early. There have been instances the place we have been giving up, getting stress. There have been instances the place we missed a throw or missed a possibility for a catch, attempting to get some issues to discover a rhythm offensively. We weren’t ready to do this very effectively.”

The offense’s struggles Monday night time prompted a number of “We would like Brock” chants from followers at Doak Campbell Stadium who have been clamoring to see the backup quarterback get an opportunity.

Whereas it isn’t truthful to evaluate Glenn from getting thrown into the deep finish as a real freshman vs. Louisville and Georgia final 12 months because of accidents to the 2 gamers forward of him on the depth chart, his play in these video games (17 for 47 for 194 yards, no TDs, two interceptions) wasn’t precisely encouraging that he is able to take over now.

Whereas Uiagalelei hasn’t been what FSU hoped it was getting in a bridge quarterback, he is removed from the one subject on the offense.

Travis’ absence could also be felt much more severely within the run recreation early this season. Whereas he used his legs much less and fewer as he grew as a passer over his FSU profession, that menace was at all times there.

His 31 dashing touchdowns and 1,910 dashing yards have been each far and away probably the most by an FSU quarterback in program historical past.

It seems that athleticism and playmaking capacity could have led to a extreme overestimation of how FSU’s offensive line would carry out within the run recreation as soon as he left this system.

Via two video games this season, FSU has 119 complete dashing yards and is averaging 2.53 yards per carry. Contemplating PFF says that 96 of FSU’s 155 sack-adjusted dashing yards have come after contact, that speaks to it being extra of an offensive line downside than a operating again downside.

Not having to account practically as significantly for Uiagalelei as a quantity within the operating recreation has completely modified how opposing defenses can scheme in opposition to the FSU offense.

After the operating recreation completely fell flat after an incredible opening drive vs. GT, these struggles carried over in a significant manner vs. BC. FSU’s 21 dashing yards in opposition to the Eagles have been the fewest because the Seminoles had -21 dashing yards vs. Clemson in 2018.

“In terms of the run recreation, it takes everyone. And we have got to have the ability to create house. We have got to have the ability to be on monitor. We have got to make it possible for we’re profiting from all positions doing their half,” Norvell stated. “Individuals are stacking the field. Individuals are squeezing the field. We have got to have the ability to make the most of it out on the perimeter. Had a plan to attempt to have the ability to take what they have been giving us. And clearly we didn’t do a adequate job and put our guys able to realize success in that regards.

“There’s some issues that we have simply received to be higher in our execution. However we have got to seek out methods to have the ability to have success on the bottom. For 2 video games, we positively haven’t been in a position to obtain that to the extent that I used to be anticipating. And, as soon as once more, I’ve received to place guys in a greater place than what we’re doing there offensively, within the run recreation to have the ability to create angles, to create house, to let our guys have an opportunity to have the ability to maintain and excel there on the bottom.”

Even earlier than his time at FSU, Norvell has fairly a robust monitor document of doing a wonderful job of constructing his offense across the strengths of that 12 months’s group. In separate seasons at Memphis, he had a 4,000-yard passer and a number of 1,000-yard rushers on the identical group.

The tip of the 2023 season and the beginning of the 2024 season have drilled dwelling that a lot of Norvell’s offensive success was predicated on what he was in a position to get out of Travis. That, in its personal proper, was remarkably spectacular. He took Travis from a participant who was contemplating quitting soccer or a place change to an ACC Participant of the Yr.

Now, he’d higher discover the brand new identification of this FSU offense in a post-Travis period in a rush or his fame as an offensive guru could also be tarnished.

Earlier than there was “The Matrix” or “John Wick,” there was Keanu Reeves, bass guitarist within the alt-rock band Dogstar.

Reeves was a rising Hollywood star with a handful of movies — together with “Invoice & Ted’s Wonderful Journey” — beneath his belt when he fashioned Dogstar with a few associates within the early Nineties. The band toured incessantly all through the ‘90s, opened for giant headliners like David Bowie and Bon Jovi, and launched two albums earlier than breaking apart in 2002, in keeping with NPR.

However as Reeves informed Billboard final 12 months, getting the band again collectively was by no means utterly out of the query.

The actor, drummer Rob Mailhouse and guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose stayed in contact through the years and infrequently held jam classes. When the early days of the pandemic slowed their lives down, they began to rehearse extra, typically clocking eight-hour days. And steadily, the official return of Dogstar fell into place.

“I missed taking part in collectively, I missed writing collectively, I missed doing exhibits collectively. It’s one thing I’ve all the time missed,” Reeves informed Billboard. “We got here to a spot the place we weren’t taking part in anymore, and I missed it. … As soon as we began to play, and it felt good, and actually constructive and inventive, that’s when it was like, ‘OK, let’s make this occur.’”

Now, the band has launched “Someplace Between the Energy Strains and Palm Timber” — its third album and first in twenty years. Dogstar is presently on tour in help of that album, and visits Salt Lake Metropolis on Tuesday.

Greater than a passion

Reeves’ stardom has skyrocketed since Dogstar fashioned greater than 30 years in the past — The New York Instances locations him at No. 4 on its record of high 25 actors within the twenty first century.

However the actor, who purchased his first bass in 1987 and has cited Pleasure Division’s Peter Hook as a serious affect, per American Songwriter, is adamant that Dogstar is not only a facet mission that he works into his Hollywood profession.

“It’s not ‘find time for it,’” he informed Billboard. “It’s one thing that’s a part of my life. … It’s an area that I like, and an area that I attempted to guard.”

Dogstar reunites — and involves Utah

Dogstar wrote its latest music in the beginning of the pandemic. “All the things Turns Round,” the lead single from its newest album, has 1 million views on YouTube.

“I believe this can be a little lighter perhaps than among the final albums, subject-matter-wise,” Domrose informed Selection. “I believe we’re 20 years older, and a whole lot of life has been lived for the reason that final time we made a report, and it was a pleasant shock to see that that is what got here out of us. , it seems we’re not as depressed as we was once. Not each music is summery and blissful, however … I hate to say it, but it surely’s enjoyable.”

The band’s U.S. summer season tour extends by late September — together with a cease at Salt Lake Metropolis’s Union Occasion Middle on Sept. 3, in keeping with its web site. The Utah present comes only a day after Reeves’ sixtieth birthday. Dogstar has been documenting its exhibits and the viewers reception on its Instagram.

“This time round it simply looks like much more love (for the band),” Mailhouse informed Selection. “I don’t know whether or not it’s deserved or not, however I really feel that and it’s appreciated.”

LAS VEGAS–Aggressive eater Joey Chestnut didn’t simply beat his opponent on Monday. He additionally beat his personal document.

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Chestnut, who lives in Westfield, Indiana beat Takeru Kobayashi in Netflix’s “Unfinished Beef” Labor Day showdown on the Hyper X Enviornment in Las Vegas.  Chestnut ate 83 scorching canines, which beats his personal world document of 76 that he set on the 2021 Nathan’s Well-known Scorching Canine Consuming Contest. Kobayashi ate 67 scorching canines.

“I’ve been making an attempt to hit 80 scorching canines for years. With out Kobayashi, I used to be by no means capable of do it. He drives me. We weren’t all the time good to one another, however I really like what he can do. We push one another to be our greatest,” Chestnut mentioned on stage after the win.

“I really feel like I did every thing I might,” Kobayashi responded by way of an interpreter.

Chestnut was banned from the Nathan’s competitors this yr over his partnership take care of Unimaginable Meals, forfeiting the “Mustard Belt” to Patrick Bertoletti.

On this occasion, opponents weren’t allowed to dunk or pour water on the recent canines. In addition they weren’t allowed to separate the meat franks from their buns. Penalties may be levied for extra crumbs and regurgitation.

 

FSU soccer head coach Mike Norvell knew he wanted a switch quarterback going into the 2024 season with two scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, with two profession begins amongst them. The coaches pursued two targets, DJ Uiagalelei and Cam Ward. Each quarterbacks have had various levels of success and got here with their positives and weaknesses. Uiagalelei appeared like the higher match as a result of he had performed in huge video games, and his persona would match effectively with the 2 younger quarterbacks persevering with to be taught. I do not suppose anybody anticipated Uiagalelei to compete for a Heisman Trophy in 2024 at FSU. The aim was to handle the offense, not make errors, and work in live performance with an elite FSU protection to go 9-3 at worst and sure 11-1 at greatest.

Let me be clear. There’s far more unsuitable with this FSU staff than DJ Uiagalelei. The protection has been atrocious, however faculty soccer is an offensive recreation and groups have to attain greater than three touchdowns in two video games. He is missed some wide-open throws, however receivers have dropped or missed a number of passes he is placed on the cash too. Nonetheless, groups do not respect FSU’s passing recreation with him at quarterback and he hasn’t been a lot of a menace within the operating recreation together with his legs. If the latter is not potential, and he cannot make groups pay together with his arm, what is the level in taking part in him after shedding the primary two video games? The season is over, barring some miracle, so listed here are three causes it is time to transfer on from DJ Uiagalelei.

America, European Union and 9 Latin American nations on Tuesday rejected an arrest warrant issued in Venezuela towards opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who claims to have rightfully gained the July presidential election.

The Venezuelan public prosecutor’s workplace mentioned Monday {that a} courtroom had authorized its arrest warrant for Gonzalez Urrutia over “critical crimes” associated to the opposition’s insistence that President Nicolas Maduro and his allies stole the election.

Gonzalez Urrutia, who has been in hiding since shortly after the July 28 polls, had ignored three summons to seem earlier than prosecutors as a part of their investigation.

“Somewhat than recognizing his election loss and getting ready for a peaceable transition in Venezuela, Maduro has now ordered the arrest of the democratic chief who defeated him overwhelmingly on the polls,” the highest US diplomat for Latin America, Brian Nichols, wrote on the X social community.

“We be a part of the rising listing of worldwide companions condemning this unjustified arrest warrant.”

EU international affairs chief Josep Borrell wrote on X: “I categorically reject the arrest warrant.”

“Sufficient of the repression and harassment of the opposition and civil society. The desire of the Venezuelan folks should be revered.”

Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic and Uruguay mentioned they “unequivocally and completely reject the arrest warrant,” in a joint assertion launched by the Ecuadoran international ministry.

– Disputed ballot end result –

Venezuela’s Nationwide Electoral Council (CNE), most of whose members are allies of 61-year-old Maduro, declared him reelected to a 3rd six-year time period — an end result disputed by the opposition and far of the worldwide neighborhood.

The opposition revealed its personal polling station-level election outcomes, which it says present Gonzalez Urrutia gained the race by a landslide.

These outcomes are on the coronary heart of the costs towards the 75-year-old ex-diplomat, which embody “usurpation” of public features, “forgery” of a public doc, incitement to disobedience, sabotage, and “affiliation” with organized crime and financiers of “terrorism.”

“Nobody on this nation is above the legal guidelines, above the establishments,” Maduro mentioned on Monday in his weekly tv program.

America and a number of other Latin American nations help the Venezuelan opposition’s declare to victory, whereas Maduro-friendly Mexico, Colombia and Brazil have refused to acknowledge the official end result with out seeing detailed vote tallies.

The CNE has mentioned it can’t publish the information as hackers had corrupted the information, although observers have mentioned there was no proof of that.

Gonzalez Urrutia changed opposition chief Maria Corina Machado on the poll on the final minute after she was barred from operating.

She, too, has been largely in hiding for the reason that vote, although she has led a number of organized protests towards Maduro.

– Airplane seized by US –

Maduro has mentioned each Gonzalez Urrutia and Machado belong “behind bars,” blaming them for the deaths of 25 civilians and two troopers in protests that broke out spontaneously after his alleged victory was introduced.

Practically 200 folks had been injured and greater than 2,400 arrested.

Since coming to energy in 2013, Maduro has presided over an financial collapse that has seen greater than seven million Venezuelans flee the nation as GDP plunged 80 p.c in a decade. 

Specialists blame worldwide sanctions and home financial mismanagement.

Final week, a blackout left most of Venezuela with out energy for hours on finish in what the regime claimed was “sabotage” underneath a US-led plot to overthrow the socialist chief.

Maduro has managed to cling to energy regardless of sanctions stepped up after his 2018 reelection, additionally dismissed as a sham by dozens of nations.

America on Monday seized the airplane utilized by Maduro and his entourage, citing sanctions violations.

US officers took the airplane within the Dominican Republic and flew it to Florida.

Maduro denounced the transfer as tantamount to “piracy.”

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By Dianna Russini, Matt Barrows and David Lombardi

San Francisco 49ers All-Professional left sort out Trent Williams is ending his greater than month-long holdout because the 11-time Professional Bowl choice returns to the Bay Space to finalize a deal Tuesday, per league sources.

Williams’ return comes because the 49ers resume observe Tuesday morning following a four-day break for Labor Day weekend. Shortly after their final session on Thursday, the 49ers lastly struck a cope with Brandon Aiyuk on a four-year, $120 million extension to finish his hold-in amid months of contentious contract discussions. Tuesday expects to be Aiyuk’s first observe with the group since earlier than the Tremendous Bowl in February.

The tenor of the Williams talks by no means reached the extent of Aiyuk’s, who during the last month was granted permission to hunt a commerce. Whereas the 49ers appeared exasperated at instances with the Aiyuk state of affairs — “Sooner or later, you’ve gotta play,” basic supervisor John Lynch a day earlier than agreeing to the cope with Aiyuk — the 49ers by no means expressed concern about reaching an settlement with Williams.

“I’m optimistic that issues will work out with Trent,” coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned Wednesday. “I’m not sitting right here realizing what day it’ll be. … When two sides wish to get a deal completed, normally it occurs.”

Williams nonetheless had three years remaining on the six-year, $138 million contract he signed in 2021, however there was no extra assured cash on that contract. He had been due a base wage of simply over $20 million this season and the most important chunk of cash remaining on that preliminary deal wasn’t slated till the 2026 season, when Williams will probably be 38.

With Williams nonetheless performing as the most effective offensive sort out in soccer — he’s been a first-team All-Professional the final three seasons — he was looking for a pay elevate that not less than brings him nearer to the highest of the market, plus some further ensures.

Williams’ new deal ought to assist mitigate the roughly $4 million in fines he accrued by lacking all of coaching camp and the three preseason video games. These fines usually are not forgivable in line with the league’s Collective Bargaining Settlement; fines can solely be waived for gamers nonetheless on their rookie contract.

Getting Williams again on the sector is a large increase to the offense. He stays one of many league’s greatest cross protectors, and even at 36, he nonetheless has elite motion abilities to get down the sector on the 49ers’ vaunted wide-zone runs. Even with Williams again within the fold, the 49ers are threadbare at offensive sort out with simply two — Jaylon Moore and Colton McKivitz — on the lively roster and nobody with any NFL game-day expertise on the observe squad both.

Williams, nevertheless, is extra than simply bodily gifted. He’s essentially the most revered participant within the locker room. Not solely do younger offensive linemen collect round him and eat up each phrase of recommendation, but additionally he has the identical impact on defensive linemen. He and Nick Bosa have common, lengthy conversations in regards to the arts of cross blocking and cross dashing, particularly after video games. Williams’ arrival ought to additional increase the group’s confidence and, together with Aiyuk’s signing, start to alter the narrative on what has been a disjointed, distracted summer time session.

Re-signing Aiyuk means the 49ers look to be much more loaded on the talent positions than they have been because the NFL’s No. 1 offense in 2023. Quarterback Brock Purdy has Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel Sr., Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Jauan Jennings and rookie Jacob Cowing now at his disposal. That group ought to be capable of generate sufficient separation to permit Purdy to launch the ball shortly, however he’ll nonetheless want some semblance of excellent safety in entrance of him — and Williams is essentially the most certified candidate to ship it on his blind aspect.

The 49ers’ greatest offensive weak spot forward of the season opener on Monday towards the Jets lies within the cross safety of their offensive line. They ranked within the 20s throughout the spectrum of pass-blocking metrics final season, and that was with Williams doing an incredible job anchoring his place. It’s simple to see disastrous outcomes with out him. The three video games that Williams missed final season have been all 49ers’ losses through which they scored solely 17 factors in every.

Ending Williams’ holdout doesn’t erase all of the 49ers’ issues up entrance. They nonetheless appear precariously skinny at heart, the place starter Jake Brendel has been managing knee tendinitis and the one backup with expertise on the place, Jon Feliciano, is on injured reserve. And not one of the different spots alongside the offensive line protected nicely final season. Maybe rookie Dominick Puni will change that at proper guard, however that is still to be seen. Williams, then again, is a strolling first-ballot Corridor of Famer. And that’s value its weight in gold — as evidenced by this profitable renegotiation.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Trent Williams’ holdout is over.

The San Francisco 49ers are finalizing a brand new cope with Williams, in line with his company, ending their extended contract dispute and placing the star left deal with in place to play in subsequent Monday’s season opener in opposition to the New York Jets.

Social media posts from Williams’ brother confirmed the 11-time Professional Bowler returning to the Bay Space on Monday evening, and his company, Elite Loyalty Sports activities, confirmed Tuesday on social media that the three-time All-Professional was “headed to SF to finalize a brand new deal” with the 49ers.

Williams, 36, has held out of San Francisco’s total coaching camp, accruing greater than $4 million in fines for lacking each observe and three preseason video games. Williams, who spent his time away from the staff at dwelling in Houston getting ready for the season, had been owed $20.05 million this season beneath the six-year, $138.1 million deal he signed in 2021.

The Niners left Williams off their 53-man roster final week, maintaining him on the reserve/didn’t report record. San Francisco created over $5.4 million in wage cap area Tuesday, in line with ESPN’s Area Yates, by restructuring the contract of defensive lineman Maliek Collins.

This would be the second time the Niners have reconfigured a deal for a star participant this offseason. They did an analogous cope with Christian McCaffrey in June that gave the operating again important ensures and bolstered his common annual pay.

The ramped-up negotiations between Williams and the 49ers got here lower than per week after the defending NFC champions resolved an analogous contract dispute with star receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who signed a four-year, $120 million deal that features $76 million assured.

For his or her half, the Niners by no means appeared overly frightened about Williams’ holdout. Coach Kyle Shanahan provided no concern about Williams final month, saying, “I believe we’ll be capable of work that out.”

Broadly thought of the NFL’s high offensive lineman, Williams has a median annual wage that ranks sixth amongst tackles after Tampa Bay’s Tristan Wirfs, Detroit’s Penei Sewell and Minnesota’s Christian Darrisaw all signed big-money offers this offseason. Houston’s Laremy Tunsil and the Giants’ Andrew Thomas additionally make greater than Williams when it comes to common annual wage.

Williams’ present deal additionally consists of no extra assured cash, although the 49ers are nonetheless on the hook for almost $30 million in signing bonus proration by 2027 due to restructures they’ve carried out on the contract.

Williams ranked as one of the best pass-blocking deal with within the NFL in 2023, with a 95.8% move block win price. The Niners averaged 6.05 yards per carry when speeding behind Williams to the left aspect final season, whereas averaging 4.45 yards per try on all different speeding makes an attempt.

Final season, Williams missed two video games, performed by damage in one other and performed solely 12 snaps in a meaningless Week 18 recreation in opposition to the Rams. The 49ers have been 0-4 in these video games and 12-1 in all others.

Given their present offensive line points, Williams’ return does not come a second too quickly for the Niners. Their high three guards — Aaron Banks (damaged pinkie), Spencer Burford (damaged hand) and Jon Feliciano (knee surgical procedure) — have missed important observe time. Feliciano will miss regular-season video games.

Fourth-year veteran Jaylon Moore dealt with left deal with duties in Williams’ stead all through the preseason, however Williams is predicted to step again into his beginning position shortly upon his return.

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• Notre Dame strikes as much as No. 3: The Preventing Irish transfer up three spots in our rankings after a powerful 23-13 highway victory over Texas A&M.

• Miami joins the highest 10: The Hurricanes appear to be the most effective staff within the ACC after a convincing 41-17 win over Florida in Gainesville.

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Regardless that the 2024 faculty soccer season simply kicked off, there are already main modifications to our prime 25. Some groups (Notre Dame, Miami and USC) have seemed robust to start the 12 months, whereas others (Oregon, Clemson and Florida State) began gradual.

Right here’s a take a look at our prime 25 groups in faculty soccer coming into Week 2. Please notice that these aren’t the identical as PFF’s energy rankings.

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1. Georgia Bulldogs (Report: 1-0, Earlier: 1st)

Week 2 Matchup: vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

Georgia dismantled then-No. 14 Clemson, 34-3, this previous weekend. The Tigers’ offense couldn’t get something going in opposition to the Bulldogs, averaging simply 3.9 yards per play. Georgia seems to be each bit just like the No. 1 staff within the nation proper now.

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2. Ohio State Buckeyes (Report: 1-0, Earlier: 2nd)

Week 2 Matchup: vs. Western Michigan Broncos

After a sluggish first half, Ohio State awoke within the second and took down Akron, 52-6, within the season opener. True freshman Jeremiah Smith lived as much as the hype because the highest-rated broad receiver recruit of all time by 247Sports. He completed with six catches on eight targets for 92 yards and two scores in his collegiate debut.

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3. Notre Dame Preventing Irish (Report: 1-0, Earlier: sixth)

Week 2 Matchup: vs. Northern Illinois Huskies

Notre Dame strikes up a couple of spots because of a powerful 23-13 victory on the highway over then-No. 20 Texas A&M. Conner Weigman, PFF’s prime quarterback prospect within the 2025 NFL Draft, was held to a career-low 28.0 PFF passing grade because the Preventing Irish’s elite protection suffocated the Aggies.

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4. Ole Miss Rebels (Report: 1-0, Earlier: 4th)

Week 2 Matchup: vs. Center Tennessee Blue Raiders

Ole Miss opened its season with eight straight scoring drives in opposition to Furman whereas additionally pitching a shutout, finally successful 76-0. Jaxson Dart confirmed why he’s one of many prime Heisman contenders coming into the season, main all quarterbacks within the nation this week with a 95.7 PFF grade.

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5. Texas Longhorns (Report: 1-0, Earlier: fifth)

Week 2 Matchup: at No. 9 Michigan Wolverines

Texas destroyed Colorado State, 52-0. The Longhorns did a wonderful job of shutting down Tory Horton. The highest-70 prospect on PFF’s 2025 NFL Draft huge board was held to only 5 catches for 31 yards whereas averaging just one.72 yards per route run. The Longhorns tackle No. 9 Michigan this week in arguably the largest non-conference recreation of the faculty soccer season.

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6. Oregon Geese (Report: 1-0, Earlier: third)

Week 2 Matchup: vs. Boise State Broncos

The Geese received their season opener, nevertheless it definitely wasn’t fairly. Oregon beat Idaho by a rating of 24-14 regardless of being 49.5-point favorites over the FCS squad. The Geese’ offense entered the 12 months because the presumptive greatest unit in America however averaged solely -0.016 anticipated factors added per play in opposition to the Vandals, their lowest mark for the reason that 2022 season. Oregon can’t afford to look as sluggish this week because it takes on one of many Group of 5’s prime playoff contenders in Boise State.

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7. Penn State Nittany Lions (Report: 1-0, Earlier: ninth)

Week 2 Matchup: vs. Bowling Inexperienced Falcons

Penn State opened its season with a dominant 34-12 victory on the highway over West Virginia. The celebrities of the day for the Nittany Lions have been their two new coordinators: Andy Kotelnicki and Tom Allen. Kotelnicki was a breath of recent air for what was a bland Penn State offense prior to now, working movement on 66.1% of its performs after the unit did so simply 45.7% of the time final 12 months. Allen and the Nittany Lions’ protection shut down an explosive Mountaineers assault, permitting simply 3.7 yards per play.

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8. Alabama Crimson Tide (Report: 1-0, Earlier: seventh)

Week 2 Matchup: vs. USF Bulls

The Kalen DeBoer period at Alabama obtained off to a sizzling begin with a 63-0 victory over Western Kentucky. One of many Crimson Tide’s largest query marks coming into the season was their inexperienced receiving corps, however they might have discovered a brand new star in true freshman Ryan Williams. The 17-year-old speedster caught each of his targets for 139 yards and two touchdowns within the victory. Alabama will attempt to look significantly better this week in opposition to USF than it did final 12 months after beating the Bulls solely 17-3 regardless of being 34.5-point favorites.

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9. Michigan Wolverines (Report: 1-0, Earlier: eighth)

Week 2 Matchup: vs. No. 5 Texas Longhorns

To the shock of many, the Wolverines trotted out redshirt junior Davis Warren as their beginning quarterback in opposition to Fresno State. The outcomes have been largely pedestrian, as he completed with a 68.7 PFF passing grade with no big-time throws and a turnover-worthy play in a 30-10 victory. Sherrone Moore will doubtless want extra out of his offense this week as Michigan hosts Texas within the largest recreation of Week 2.

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10. Miami (FL) Hurricanes (Report: 1-0, Earlier: twelfth)

Week 2 Matchup: vs. Florida A&M Rattlers

“The U” is perhaps again. Miami began its 2024 marketing campaign with a commanding 41-17 win over Florida in “The Swamp.” Except for one ugly interception, Cam Ward was stellar in his debut with the Hurricanes. The Washington State switch completed with a 90.9 PFF general grade and 4 big-time throws within the victory.

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11. Missouri Tigers (Report: 1-0, Earlier: tenth)

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12. Arizona Wildcats (Report: 1-0, Earlier: eleventh)

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13. Tennessee Volunteers (Report: 1-0, Earlier: fifteenth)

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14. Louisville Cardinals (Report: 1-0, Earlier: seventeenth)

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15. Oklahoma Sooners (Report: 1-0, Earlier: 18th)

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16. USC Trojans (Report: 1-0, Earlier: twenty first)

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17. Kansas State Wildcats (Report: 1-0, Earlier: nineteenth)

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18. Utah Utes (Report: 1-0, Earlier: twentieth)

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19. Oklahoma State Cowboys (Report: 1-0, Earlier: twenty second)

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20. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (Report: 2-0, Earlier: NR)

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21. LSU Tigers (Report: 0-1, Earlier: 14th)

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22. Kansas Jayhawks (Report: 1-0, Earlier: twenty first)

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23. Clemson Tigers (Report: 0-1, Earlier: thirteenth)

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24. Iowa Hawkeyes (Report: 1-0, Earlier: twenty fourth)

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25. Iowa State Cyclones (1-0, Earlier: NR)

CHARLOTTE, NC – Financial institution of America Chair and Chief Government Officer Brian Moynihan will take part within the Barclays World Monetary Companies Convention on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 1:05 p.m. ET. A reside webcast of this occasion will probably be accessible by the Financial institution of America Investor Relations web site at https://investor.bankofamerica.com. A replay can even be accessible.

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