CFB analysts dissect game changing factors from pre-snap to whistle of all games that are deemed informative for future matchups. Unlike most game recaps that simply restate non-essential skill position stats in paragraph form, CFB’s Game Breakdowns examine one on one, and unit battles, beginning with the interior line of scrimmage extending outward to the wide outs. Game Breakdown will often rank unit performance on the scale of 1 to 10 in specific areas to understand a team’s strengths and weaknesses.
October 2nd, 2011
Alabama bullies Florida 38-10
Alabama gave up a touchdown on Florida’s first play from scrimmage on a long pass to Debose down the left sideline but then put the clamp on the Gators. The physical nature and the almost equal speed to the Gators...Read more
October 2nd, 2011
Illinois rallies past Northwestern, 38-35
Champaign-Dan Persa's return was felt immediately throwing for 4 tds but the defense could not hold on to a 11 point lead in the third quarter and eventually surrendered to the Fighting Illinis. Persa threw for 4 tds while...
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September 30th, 2011
Pitt exposes Bulls, 44-17
Pittsburgh-As a surprise to many, the South Florida Bulls were apparently over-hyped and exposed by the faster, stronger, and better coached Pitt Panthers on Thursday Night. The lack of defensive speed for the Bulls was amazing. On one play 6...
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September 26th, 2011
Alabama overpowers Arkansas 38-14
Alabama must spend an inordinate amount of time in the weight room as they physically dominated the Razorbacks. I saw receivers and backs thrown to the ground like rag dolls and Bama’s backs would crush would be tacklers into the...Read more
September 25th, 2011
Illinois escapes 23-20 over Broncos
Champaign-This quote from Western Michigan HC Cubit said it all "We stayed toe-to-toe with them the whole time." Illinois who came off a huge effort against Arizona State realized midway through the second half that they were in for...
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September 25th, 2011
Hats off to Temple
You don't often see a MAC team go into a quality ACC opponnent's home field and just crush them. This week the Temple Owls who now lead the nation in scoring defense entered College Park Maryland as more than a...
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September 25th, 2011
Troy gets by a stubborn MTSU, 38-35
Troy-The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders came in ready to play looking for revenge from years of punishment inflicted by the hands of the Troy Trojans. They started fast taking an early 7-0 lead and then led again 28-21...
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September 24th, 2011
BYU gets past UCF, 24-17
Provo-BYU simply wanted the game more. Their focus on getting the win allowed them to capitalize on UCF mistakes in the returns game. Two key plays, a 93 yard kickoff return by Cody Hoffman to tie the game at 17...
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September 19th, 2011
Texas Tech Pounds New Mexico 59-13
The offense looks spectacular for the Red Raiders albeit against New Mexico. I am writing about this game because of the sheer precision of the offense. The Texas Tech QB Doege was 40 for 44 with 401 yards...
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September 19th, 2011
Iowa State goes to 3-0, beats Uconn on roadEa
East Hardford-On a Friday night under the lights, Iowa State started slow and sloppy but managed to pull it together to defeat the Uconn Huskies 24-20. Iowa State QB Steel Jantz found out early that...
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