The 21st-ranked Auburn Tigers travel to Clemson, SC this Saturday in hopes of maintaining its nation's-best 17-game winning streak. DraftNasty's SEC and ACC correspondents each give keys to the game and align with their conference roots. Auburn RB Michael Dyer (#5 pictured) could pose problems after a torrid start in the season's first two games.
Despite some key losses and turmoil surrounding the Tar Heels program, Butch Davis’ ball club managed to reach 7 wins and make their 3rd straight bowl appearance. Their opponent, Tennessee, has played beyond expectations under new head coach Derek Dooley. The adversity and triumph they have faced in 2010 could propel them over the .500 mark with a win on Thursday. Here's an in-depth look with DraftNasty.com as we breakdown a few key players and matchups for the 2010 Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee.
This season’s national championship matchup between the Auburn Tigers and Oregon Ducks will likely leave a memorable mark on the history of college football. These two powerhouses will square up in what could go down as a legendary battle of the best of the best. However, one game, nearly 25 years ago between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Miami Hurricanes, still seems to set the mark. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, and remember how the National Championship game of 1987 is still remembered as one of the most epic games of all time.
Senior QB Tyrod Taylor (#5 pictured) and the Virginia Tech Hokies will look to seize any chances of QB Christian Ponder (#7 pictured) and the Florida State Seminoles in making it to their first BCS Bowl appearance since 2006. In that same season, FSU defeated Virginia Tech 27-22 in the inaugural ACC Championship game, but went on to lose in the Orange Bowl to Penn State. Virginia Tech on the other hand has nabbed two conference titles; including an Orange Bowl Championship in 2008. After both teams started shaky in the early goings of the season, they both have made miraculous turnarounds to settle the score in Charlotte, NC Saturday night.
The Cougars gave up 313 yards on the ground to the Seminoles last season in Provo, in route to a 54-28 shellacking at home. For the team to win its first ever contest today in the state of Florida, safety Andrew Rich has to set the edge and be a major factor in the team stopping the run.
Senior RB Noel Devine (#7 pictured) will be seeking his 3rd straight 100 yard rushing game this season. Unfortunately, he will face a tough Maryland defense that has only given up 17 points in two contests. This game will be one of four Big East/ACC matchups over the next two weeks.
DraftNasty.com was on hand to evaluate the pro prospects in the VA Tech and Duke game on Saturday. Duke (which is not known for producing football talent) is an up and coming football team, but will need to become more consistent before they can compete in the ACC. We all know VA Tech produces talent, but DT Vince Oghobasse may change the way scouts look for talent at Duke. Here are a few notes about DraftNasty.com's prospects from Saturday.
