BCS Busters - Players of the Week

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

QB Brian Brunner, Central Michigan
Not your average backup, Brunner stepped in and set a school-record with his 485 passing yards. The senior threw four touchdown passes and ran for the game-winning score in the Chippewas’ 37-34 win over Indiana.

Honorable Mention: Devin Moore, RB, Wyoming: 234 yards, three touchdowns

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

LB Maurice Kitchens, Marshall
Kitchens made big plays all game long in the Thundering Herd’s win over Houston. Kitchens recorded eight tackles (1.5 TFLs), a sack, an interception and a fumble recovery, which he returned 80 yards, setting up a touchdown.

Honorable Mention: Jerry Hughes, LB, TCU: four tackles, two sacks, one pass defensed

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

K/P Louie Sakoda, Utah
With Utah clinging to a 13-10 lead, Sakoda pinned New Mexico at their own one-yard line with 1:58 remaining in the game, his fourth punt inside the Lobos’ 20-yard line. He also made two field goals (38 & 43 yards) in the Utes’ win.

Honorable Mention: Phillip Livas, KR/PR, La. Tech: 81-yard punt return for touchdown

Photo Credit: Robert Barclay, Central Michigan University

BCS Buster Watch - Week Ten

1. Utah Utes (1)
Record: 9-0 (5-0)
Coaches Poll: 9
Associated Press: 10
Last Week: Won @ New Mexico 13-10
Having lost four of their last six games against New Mexico, headman Kyle Whittingham was more than happy to leave Albuquerque with a 13-10 victory—style points be damned.
Up Next: 11/6: vs. TCU; 11/15: @ San Diego St.

2. TCU Horned Frogs (2)
Record: 9-1 (6-0)
Coaches Poll: 11
Associated Press: 11
Last Week: Won @ UNLV 44-14
Quarterback Andy Dalton has come on strong since returning, throwing nine touchdown passes and no interceptions. On the ground, the Horned Frogs rumbled for 259 yards at UNLV.
Next: 11/6: @ Utah; 11/15: BYE

3. Boise St. Broncos (3)
Record: 8-0 (4-0)
Coaches Poll: 10
Associated Press: 9
Last Week: Won @ New Mexico St. 49-0
The Broncos continue to mix in the run (33 carries, 216 yards, three touchdowns) and the pass (19-of-29 passing 246 yards, three touchdowns) making it tough on the opposition.
Next: 11/8: Utah St.; 11/15: @ Idaho

4. BYU Cougars (5)
Record: 8-1 (4-1)
Coaches Poll: 16
Associated Press: 17
Last Week: Won @ Colorado St. 45-42
What happened to the defense? After allowing 10 points per game through their first six contests, they have gotten progressively worse.
Up Next: 11/8: San Diego St.; 11/15: @ Air Force

5. Ball St. Cardinals (NR)
Record: 8-0 (4-0)
Coaches Poll: 18
Associated Press: 16
Last Week: BYE
The Cardinals play weekday games throughout November—with three national television dates.
Next: 11/5: Northern Illinois; 11/11: @ Miami

CFI Radio: BCS Busters

Want more than just SEC and Big 12 talk? Join CFI Co-Founder Daniel Mogollon for the first BCS Buster Show.

Guests:

Mountain West:
No. 8 Utah Head Coach Kyle Whittingham
No. 15 BYU Quarterback Max Hall
(Davey O-Brien Semifinalist)
Wyoming Running Back Devin Moore

Western Athletic Conference:
No. 10 Boise St. Running Back Ian Johnson
Louisiana Tech Running Back Daniel Porter

Mid-American Conference:
Central Michigan Quarterback Brian Brunner
Western Michigan Safety Louis Delmas

Photo Credit: College Press Box (Utah)