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Welcome to Week 9 of the college football season!
There’s a decent slate of action this weekend and with the weather report calling for rain in the Mid Atlantic, what else is there to do. Who am I kidding, it could be sunny and 75 and I would be watching college football. Enough about me and the weather, let’s get to this week’s action.
Michigan Wolverines #6 at Michigan State Spartans #8 Noon on FOX
The game dubbed as Big Brother vs. Little Brother will feature two undefeated teams vying not only for the Big Ten Championship but for a possible spot in the College Playoffs. This is only the fifth meeting where both schools are ranked in the Top 10.
Rivalry Trophy: Paul Bunyan Trophy
Michigan
Aidan Hutchinson #97 EDGE 6”5” 265lbs - appears to be fully healthy and it’s showing up on the field.
Chris Hinton #15 IDL 6’4” 310lbs
Daxton Hill #30 SAF 6’ 192lbs - Steelers may be in need of a Safety once again. Hill has some serious athletic traits and the Steelers like their SPARQ. Brings solid coverage and tackling and is scheme flexible. Could he be the answer in the slot?
Michigan State
Kenneth Walker #9 RB 5’10” 210lbs - Heisman Trophy candidate
Jayden Reed #1 WR/KR/PR 6’ 185lbs - Will not wow you looking at his size but he is an exciting and explosive player.
Jacub Panasiuk #96 EDGE 6’4” 255lbs
Georgia Bulldogs #1 vs Florida Gators 3:30 on CBS
Not the rivalry that one would compare to an Alabama/Auburn game but a fierce rivalry non the less. One of a few rivalry games that are still held at a neutral site(Jacksonville). At the time of typing this neither team has named a starting quarterback. Not sure which team gains the advantage in this but in my opinion the true advantage goes to the best defense in the nation, and that’s Georgia’s.
Match Up Watch - Jamaree Salyer vs Zachary Carter
Rivalry Trophy: Okefenokee Oar
Georgia
Jamaree Salyer #69 LT 6’4” 325lbs
Adam Anderson #19 EDGE 6’5” 230lbs
Nakobe Dean #17 LB 6’ 225lbs
Jordan Davis #99 IDL 6’5” 330lbs
Florida
Kaiir Elam #5 CB 6’2” 192lbs - back in action after missing a few games.
Zachary Carter #6 EDGE 6’4” 260lbs
Brenton Cox #1 EDGE 6’4” 250lbs
Ventrell Miller ILB 6’1” 225lbs
Penn State Nittany Lions #20 at Ohio State Buckeyes #5 7:30 on ABC
The thing that stands out in this game is the match up between the Ohio State pass catchers vs the Penn State secondary. The Buckeyes are led by Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson who are possible first round prospects. Penn State has a a formidable pair of corners in Tariq Castro-Fields and a name that most Steeler fans will recognize, Joey Porter Jr.
I have highlighted Jaquan Brisker(SAF) in a previous article. Brisker is noted for his down hill play and ability to play the run. He will need his A game today because the Buckeyes will want to get the very talented freshman TreVeyon Henderson involved in the game early and often.
Penn State
Rasheed Walker #53 OT 6’5” 313lbs
Jahan Dotson #5 WR 5’11” 184lbs
Arnold Ebiketie #17 EDGE 6’3” 256lbs
Ellis Brooks #13 ILB 6’1” 241lbs
Brandon Smith #12 LB 6’3” 241lbs
Tariq Castro-Fields #5 CB 6’ 194lbs
Joey Porter Jr. #9 CB 6’2” 192lbs
Jaquan Brisker #7 SAF 6’1” 200lbs
Ohio State
Nicholas Petite-Frere #78 OT 6’5” 315lbs
Thayer Munford #75 G 6’6” 325lbs
Chris Olave #2 WR 6’1” 188lbs
Garrett Wilson #5 WR 6’ 192lbs
Jeremy Ruckert #88 TE 6’5” 250lbs
Zach Harrison #9 EDGE 6’6” 272lbs
Haskell Garrett #92 IDL 6’2” 300lbs
Sevyn Banks #7 CB 6’1” 200lbs
Marcus Hooker #23 SAF 5’11” 200lbs
Notable Games
Iowa #9 at Wisconsin Noon ESPN
Miami at Pittsburgh #17 Noon ACC Network
Ole Miss #10 at Auburn #18 7:00 ESPN
SMU #19 at Houston 7:00 ESPN2
Fresno State at San Diego State #21 10:30 CBS Sports Network
Let us know what games you are watching and who you would like to see in the Black and Gold. As always, stay safe and Go Steelers!
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