The Plain Dealer offers a look at some of this weekend's local college football games.
View full sizeMichigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins.Big Ten Conference
Ohio State vs. Michigan State
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. at Ohio Stadium, Columbus.
TV/Radio: WEWS Channel 5; WKNR AM/850.
Notable: The Buckeyes (3-1) survived the nonconference portion of their schedule with only one slip, a 24-6 loss at Miami. MSU also is 3-1. This is the first of a series of tests for the Buckeyes. After hosting the Spartans, the Buckeyes play at No. 8 Nebraska, at No. 24 Illinois, have a bye week and then entertain No. 7 Wisconsin. The road is uphill for Michigan State as well. After the visit to Columbus, the Spartans have a bye week, then host No. 19 Michigan and Wisconsin before hitting the road to play the Cornhuskers. Michigan State has 25 native Ohioans on its roster. Three Buckeyes are from Michigan.
Next for OSU: Oct. 8 at No. 8 Nebraska, 8.
-- Compiled from wire reports
Mid-American Conference
Akron at Eastern Michigan
Kickoff: 1 p.m. at Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti, Mich.
Radio: WARF AM/350.
Notable: The running of Akron tailback Jawon Chisholm has taken some pressure off the offense of the Zips (2-3, 0-1), but that unit still has a way to go to be consistently productive. Matchup with EMU (2-2, 0-0) features two teams that do not own wins against teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision. EMU is averaging 16.0 ppg, and Akron 13.2, so don't look for a shootout.
Next for Akron: Oct. 8 vs. Florida International, 2.
Kent State at Ohio
Kickoff: 2 p.m. at Peden Stadium, Athens, Ohio.
Radio: WNIR FM/100.1.
Notable: KSU (1-3, 0-0) can turn its season around with an upset of the Bobcats (3-1, 0-0) but that will be a chore considering OU does the one thing Kent struggles at: scoring points. OU is averaging 36.0 ppg to KSU's 13.0 ppg, worst in the MAC. Kent's defense is tied for third in the country with eight interceptions, and is sixth in the nation with 12 forced turnovers.
Next for KSU: Oct. 8 at N. Illinois, 3:30.
Bowling Green at No. 22 West Virginia
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. at Mountaineer Stadium, Morgantown, W.Va.
Radio: None local.
Notable: BG (3-1) is quietly trying to stake a claim as the best MAC football team in Ohio. The Falcons are a missed PAT and overtime away from being undefeated, and have been averaging 38.5 ppg. West Virginia (3-1) is coming off a loss to LSU and will be looking for a get-well day behind QB Geno Smith, who has passed for 350 yards or more in his last three straight games.
Next for BG: Oct. 8 at W. Michigan, 2.
Miami vs. Cincinnati
Kickoff: 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium, Oxford, Ohio.
Radio-TV: None local
Notable: The defending MAC champions are 0-3 and facing a tough rival in Cincinnati (3-1). A tough schedule (Missouri, Minnesota, Bowling Green) is partially to blame for Miami's record, but a veteran offense expected to produce fireworks has averaged only 17.3 ppg. UC is coming off an impressive 44-14 win over N.C. State and features DL Derek Wolfe with four sacks already this season.
Next for Miami: Oct. 8 vs. Army, 1.
Toledo at Temple
Kickoff: Noon at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
Radio: None local.
Notable: Toledo (1-3) plays its first conference game against league power Temple (3-1, 1-0) in a cross-division game that could well be the prelude to the MAC title game Dec. 1 in Detroit. UT is coming off a stinging 33-30 overtime setback at Syracuse that would have been a win if not for an official's blown call on a missed Syracuse extra point that was also called incorrectly by the instant-replay official. Temple is coming off a resounding 38-7 win over Maryland.
Next for Toledo: Oct. 1 vs. E. Michigan, 3.
-- Elton Alexander
Division III
Baldwin-Wallace at Marietta
When: 1:30 p.m. at Don Drumm Stadium, Marietta.
Radio: WBWC FM/88.3.
Notable: B-W (2-1, 1-1 Ohio Athletic Conference) seeks to get back on the winning track following last Saturday's 14-11 upset loss to Capital in Berea. Junior QB Ryan O'Rourke (Avon) has completed 57 of 82 passes (69.5 percent) for 652 yards and five TDs. Junior RB Tyler Lohr (Kent Roosevelt) tops the running game with 269 yards in 58 attempts with two TDs. Senior DE Derron Hamilton (Euclid) has five sacks in three games. Marietta QB Andrew Keller has completed 63 of 102 passes for 784 yards and seven TD. He has a trio of WRs who have combined to catch 61 passes for 823 yards and eight TDs in three games. Junior OLB Kadeem Corbin leads the team with 20 tackles.
Next for B-W: Oct. 8 at Otterbein, 7.
No. 2 Mount Union at No. 24 Ohio Northern
Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. at Dial-Roberson Stadium, Ada.
Notable: Mount (3-0, 2-0 OAC) plays its first road game. The Purple Raiders are coming off a 66-7 win over Wilmington, marking the second straight week they produced 600-plus yards of offense. Junior RB Jeremy Murray posted his third straight 100-yard rushing performance; he had 167 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries. The Raiders got interceptions from seniors Tyler Alwardt and Jordan Pirtle, and junior Nick Driskill had a 59-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown. ONU (2-1, 1-1) was ranked No. 9 in the nation before suffering a 27-7 loss at Muskingum. The Polar Bears went 4-of-19 on third down conversions and allowed seven sacks.
Next for Mount: Oct. 8 vs. Marietta, 1:30.
John Carroll vs. Otterbein
Kickoff: 2 p.m. at Don Shula Stadium, University Heights.
Radio/TV: WJCU FM/88.7, SportsTime Ohio (tape delay, 7 p.m.)
Notable: After losing at Otterbein, 56-28, last season, JCU (1-2, 1-1 OAC) is out to snap a three-game series losing streak. The Blue Streaks are coming off their first win, 37-35, at Marietta last week. JCU junior RB Casey Vogl ran for 145 yards and four TDs against Marietta, earning honors as OAC Player of the Week. Senior QB and captain Devin O'Brien has thrown for 425 yards and two TDs in three games while completing 54.4 percent of his passes. Defensively, senior LB C.J. Seitzinger is second on the team with 25 tackles. Otterbein (1-2, 0-2) is coming off a 41-20 home loss to Heidelberg. Otterbein senior WR Trey Fairchild leads the OAC in receptions (23), receiving yards (415), and all-purpose yards (750). Teammate Shane Centers, a senior LB, leads the OAC in tackles with 37.
Next for JCU: Oct. 8 at Wilmington, 1:30.
Oberlin at No. 16 Wittenberg
Kickoff: 1 p.m. at Edwards/Maurer Field, Springfield, Ohio.
Radio: WOBL AM/1320.
Notable: Oberlin (2-1, 1-0 North Coast Athletic Conference) has its toughest test so far against the Tigers (4-0, 2-0). The Yeomen are coming off an impressive 27-7 win against Hiram last week. The Oberlin defense has been stellar through the first three games, giving up an NCAC low of just 234.67 ypg, good for 17th in the country. The seven points per game allowed by the Yeomen is also tied for fourth best in the country. Return man David Kalgren is leading the NCAC and is fourth in the nation in kickoff returns with an average of 31.4 ypr.
Next for Oberlin: Oct. 8 at Case Western Reserve, 6.
Hiram vs. Carnegie Mellon
Kickoff: 1 p.m. at Charles A. Henry Field, Hiram.
Notable: It's Homecoming Weekend at Hiram, which is 1-3 overall, 1-2 in the NCAC. Last week, Hiram bowed to Oberlin, 27-7, in an NCAC game after falling behind, 20-0. Hiram QB Brandon Hanna has been a jack-of-all-trades. In last week's loss, he completed 17 of 36 passes for 156 yards, but threw two interceptions. He also rushed for a game-high 119 yards in 18 attempts and had one TD.
Next for Hiram: Oct. 8 vs. Macalester (Minn.) at Elmhurst, Ill., 2.
Case Western Reserve at Allegheny
Kickoff: 1 p.m. at Frank B. Fuhrer Field, Meadville, Pa.
TV: Fox College Sports.
Notable: CWRU is 2-1 following last week's 24-6 victory at Denison. The Spartans lead the University Athletic Association in rush defense (91.7 ypg), scoring defense (13.3 ppg) and turnovers forced (10). Nationally, CWRU ranks 17th in sacks per game (3.67) and 21st in tackles for loss per game (9.25). Junior LB Kevin Nossem, the reigning UAA Defensive Player of the Week, has 27 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and two interceptions. Senior DT Dale English (Holy Name) recorded a pair of sacks at Denison and is three shy of tying the school record. CWRU's offense totaled a season-high 425 yards last week, including 138 receiving from senior Bryan Metlesitz (North Royalton).
Next for CWRU: Oct. 8 vs. Oberlin, 6.
Division II
Lake Erie at Ferris State
Kickoff: 7 p.m. at Top Taggert Field, Big Rapids, Mich.
Radio: WFUN AM/970.
Notable: The Storm (1-3, 0-3 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference) is looking to snap a three-game losing streak. Lake Erie led No. 24 Hillsdale, 26-21, in the fourth quarter last week before suffering a 35-26 defeat. Senior RB Kameron Alexander (Buchtel) rushed for 102 yards and a TD on 12 carries for his second career 100-yard game. Senior QB Sean Bedevelsky (Brunswick) was 17 of 21 passing for 183 yards and ran 15 times for 69 more yards and a TD. It was his third straight game with a rushing touchdown. Senior WR Brandon James (Mentor) caught seven passes for 87 yards to go over the 2,000-yard mark for his career (2,012). Ferris State (3-1, 2-1) has won two in a row, piling up 1,000 yards of offense in wins over Ohio Dominican and Tiffin. The Bulldogs won the first meeting between the two teams last year in Painesville, 22-12.
Next for LEC: Oct. 8 at Wayne State, noon.
Notre Dame College vs. Central State
Kickoff: 1 p.m. at Brush High School's Korb Field, Lyndhurst.
Radio: WKNR2 AM/1540.
Notable: NDC (2-2) is coming off a 30-6 victory over Siena Heights (Mich.). Sophomore RB Pedro Powell bolted for 145 rushing yards to notch his second straight 100-yard game and the eighth of his career. Fellow sophomore Rob Partridge (Massillon) threw for 223 yards and two TDs, as NDC piled up a program-record 472 total yards in what was the team's 2011 home opener. Central State (0-4) played Dayton tough last week before falling, 17-7, to the Football Championship Subdivision's third-ranked defense.
Next for NDC: Oct. 8 vs. St. Joseph's (Ind.), 1.
-- Compiled using information from the colleges' sports information departments.
Source: http://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/index.ssf/2011/09/the_plain_dealer_scouts_saturd_1.html
No comments:
Post a Comment