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Eoin Morgan has called for an improved fielding performance when his side takes on New Zealand in their third T20I in Nelson on Tuesday.

James Vince, who starred with the bat as England won the opening game, put down a couple of regulation catches and one tough one as New Zealand leveled the five-match series 1-1 in Wellington, where Dawid Malan also dropped an easy opportunity and wicketkeeper Sam Billings failed to hold onto a sharp chance over his head.

"When you drop that amount of catches it's not a great reflection on the performance and the levels of fielding that we aspire to," Morgan said. "There were a couple of catches that went in the sun which made it look a lot worse but as regards our standard catches, we expect more.

"I think it's more of an attitude thing because there's such a short turnaround, the natural default of any player is to step back and not commit to a 50-50 chance or their mindset changes to go back in their shell. That's not what we want, we want guys continuing to attack the ball, find themselves in hot spots if they're good enough and if they drop catches, they drop catches. That's the nature of it."

Also read: Santner leads NZ bowlers to defend 176

But Morgan remained level-headed about a defeat - England's first in seven T20Is - which he believed could prove valuable for his a relatively inexperienced side, provided they learnt from it.

"We have to make mistakes," Morgan said. "If guys come in and smash it from the start and really find international cricket easy, I don't think that's a great opportunity given to guys.

"We want to see guys being pegged back and how they react from there. Chances will continue to come and opportunities will continue to come regardless of the result."

But the importance of making the most of opportunities was not lost on Malan who, playing his seventh T20I, was down on himself not just for his performance in the field but also for failing to build on his innings of 39 off 29 balls, which was England's top score.

"We fielded really well in the first game, so for us to come here and do what we did today was disappointing," Malan told Sky Sports. "The good thing about the way Morgs and Silvers [head coach Chris Silverwood] run the show is they don't put a lot of pressure on you - it's up to us to rectify that problem.

"We lost three wickets in that Powerplay ... we had to rebuild for a little bit, every time that we thought we were in the game we lost a wicket. Myself, Vincey and Sam Billings have been around the squad for four years waiting for these opportunities and they're few and far between - that's why I'm a bit disappointed today, if I'd batted for three or four more overs I could have put us in a position to win this game."

A shining light for England was Chris Jordan, who claimed 3 for 23 as the visitors contained New Zealand to 176 for 8 and then struck 36 off just 19 balls as part of a rearguard that offered his side some hope. When he fell to the left-arm spin of Man of the Match Mitchell Santner, however, England were left with too big a task to overcome the hosts.

Morgan said of Jordan: "He was exceptional. One of the reasons we combine these new guys with experienced players is to have them out on the field doing what they do. Having CJ out there with his experience and his execution is outstanding. He's one of the best."

Queensland 167 for 1 (Burns 76, Street 55*, Khawaja 30*) trail Western Australia 332 (Green 87, S Marsh 77, Gannon 4-79) by 165 runs

Usman Khawaja gave himself the chance to press his Test claims by grinding out a platform for Queensland with the help of Joe Burns and Bryce Street on day two of the Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia at the Gabba.

After Western Australia were able to stretch their first innings as far as 332, due largely to an industrious unbeaten innings of 87 not out by the emerging allrounder Cameron Green, Queensland dug in to reach 1 for 167 as Street dropped anchor.

Burns was by the far the most enterprising of the three home batsmen on show, gliding to 76 from 119 balls before he was lbw to a ball of very full length to Green that looked to be going on to hit middle and leg stump.

From there Khawaja and Street scrounged their way through another 31 overs for 67 runs, taking Queensland more than halfway towards the Western Australia total without ever being able to assert themselves against Green, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Kelly or David Moody.

Following Travis Head's century against New South Wales at Adelaide Oval and the strong early season performances of Marcus Harris and Will Pucovski, Khawaja needs a score of note to keep his name in the forefront of the selectors' minds despite a brilliant recent record batting in Test matches in Australia.

Chinelle Henry, the 24-year old West Indies women allrounder, is being treated for concussion and will therefore play no further part in the ongoing ODI series with India.

At the height of an incredibly thrilling game on Friday, Henry threw herself after the ball on the edge of the boundary and struck her head on the advertising boards. She was immediately pulled out of the game as the ICC's concussion sub rule took effect for the first time in women's cricket. But her effort saved two runs, in a match that went down to the very last ball, and resulted in a one-run victory for the Caribbean side.

A Cricket West Indies press release on Sunday said Henry will be unavailable for a minimum of seven days. Opening batter Hayley Matthews will take her place from the third ODI of the series, having served out an eight-match suspension for an undisclosed infraction. She hasn't played any international cricket since June after being pulled from West Indies' previous series against Australia.

Also, uncapped seamer Caneisha Isaac has been called up to replace injured opener Britney Cooper for the remaining two ODIs against India. Cooper, who did not play the first ODI, suffered a bruised shin after being struck with a ball, the CWI media release said.

Isaac has represented Trinidad & Tobago in the CWI's women's championship and T20 Blaze in 2017 and 2019. "Isaac is a young medium pacer and a live wire on the field who impressed during the recent pre-series camp," Ann Browne-John, CWI's lead selector for women and girls, said. "She will join the group of young medium pacers being groomed in the thrust to continue the development of young players."

The last two ODIs are also scheduled to be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, following which the teams will be playing five T20Is at Gros Islet and Providence.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Renowned foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson did not recommend surgery for Cam Newton after Friday's visit with the Carolina Panthers quarterback, multiple sources told ESPN.

There remains no timetable on when Newton might return, as coach Ron Rivera consistently has said since the 2015 NFL MVP was shut down in Week 3.

Newton visited Anderson in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Friday for another opinion because rehabilitation of the foot has not progressed to the point that he can return. Newton was diagnosed by team doctors and his personal doctors before seeing Anderson, with whom he had worked before when the specialist practiced in Charlotte.

Rivera admitted his quarterback has been frustrated with the lack of improvement since he aggravated the injury, originally suffered during the third preseason game, in a Week 2 loss to Tampa Bay.

Rivera said he would refer to Newton's decision to get another opinion not as a setback but as just another step in the process.

"He wants to compete so badly," Rivera said. "I did get the sense he was frustrated."

Rivera admitted it also has been frustrating for him dealing with Newton's injury and the questions surrounding it.

Kyle Allen will remain the starter for the Panthers (4-3), who face the Tennessee Titans (4-4) today at Bank of America Stadium.

Despite a 51-13 loss at San Francisco last weekend, Rivera feels good about where the team is with Allen, who won his first four starts this season before the loss to the undefeated Niners.

To help you set your lineups and avoid starting a player who won't take the field, we will post fantasy-relevant updates and analysis here as NFL teams release their inactives lists, typically about 90 minutes before kickoff. Any rankings cited in this column come from our ESPN Fantasy staff ranks.

Refresh often for the latest information.

1 p.m. ET games

Offense

Cam Newton, QB, CAR: Foot -- OUT
Impact: Doesn't seem to be getting better. Kyle Allen again starts.

Curtis Samuel, WR, CAR: Shoulder -- Questionable
Impact: Expected to play. Jarius Wright/DJ Moore still should get looks.

T.Y. Hilton, WR, IND: Calf -- OUT
Impact: Expected to be out 3-4 weeks. Zach Pascal/Chester Rogers wil be tasked with stepping up.

Patrick Mahomes, QB, KC: Knee -- Questionable
Impact: Practiced with second unit. Matt Moore likely starts.

Adam Thielen, WR, MIN: Hamstring -- Questionable
Impact: Game-time call. Laquon Treadwell would see value boost if Thielen can't go.

Josh Bellamy, WR, NYJ: Shoulder -- OUT
Impact: Robby Anderson/Jamison Crowder become Sam Darnold's top two targets.

Demaryius Thomas, WR, NYJ: Hamstring -- Questionable
Impact: Expected to play amid a crowded and confusing Jets' WR depth chart.

Braxton Berrios, WR, NYJ: Hamstring -- Questionable
Impact: Even if he does play, there are likely better options ahead of him.

Chris Herndon IV, TE, NYJ: Hamstring -- Questionable
Impact: Not looking likely to play. Ryan Griffin could be a streaming selection.

DeSean Jackson, WR, PHI: Abdomen -- Questionable
Impact: Expected to give it a shot on Sunday. Mack Hollins becomes a non-factor.

James Conner, RB, PIT: Shoulder -- Doubtful
Impact: Jaylen Samuels should get all of the carries in a solid matchup.

Benny Snell Jr., RB, PIT: Knee -- OUT
Impact: Missing out on a huge opportunity to make a name for himself.

Delanie Walker, TE, TEN: Ankle -- OUT
Impact: Jonnu Smith did well last week in his stead.

Case Keenum, QB, WAS: Concussion -- OUT
Impact: Dwayne Haskins will make his first career start.

Chris Thompson, RB, WAS: Toe -- OUT
Impact: Adrian Peterson to handle the majority of Washington's carries.

Vernon Davis, TE, WAS: Concussion -- OUT
Impact: Jeremy Sprinkle will again get the call in a not-so-great matchup.

Defense

Levi Wallace, CB, BUF: Shoulder -- Questionable

Mario Addison, DE, CAR: Personal -- Questionable

Justin Houston, DE, IND: Calf -- Questionable

Pierre Desir, CB, IND: Hamstring -- Questionable

Malik Hooker, S, IND: Knee -- Questionable

Alex Okafor, DE, KC: Ankle -- OUT

Frank Clark, DE, KC: Neck -- Questionable

Chris Jones, DT, KC: Groin -- Questionable

Kendall Fuller, CB, KC: Thumb -- Questionable

Reshad Jones, S, MIA: Chest -- Doubtful

Ken Webster, CB, MIA: Ankle -- OUT

Steve McLendon, DT, NYJ: Hamstring -- Questionable

Neville Hewitt, LB, NYJ: Neck -- Doubtful

C.J. Mosley, LB, NYJ: Groin -- OUT

Trumaine Johnson, CB, NYJ: Ankle -- OUT

Tim Jernigan, DT, PHI: Foot -- Questionable

Nigel Bradham, LB, PHI: Ankle -- OUT

Jurrell Casey, DE, TEN: Shoulder -- OUT

Montae Nicholson, S, WAS: Ankle -- OUT

4 p.m. ET games

Offense

Pharaoh Brown, TE, CLE: Concussion -- OUT
Impact: Browns might not need to throw to the TE with both WRs Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham Jr. expected to start.

Jeff Heuerman, TE, DEN: Knee -- OUT
Impact: Noah Fant becomes intiguing sleeper pick at the position.

Tra Carson, RB, DET: Hamstring -- OUT/IR
Impact: Ty Johnson and J.D. McKissic both benefit.

Davante Adams, WR, GB: Toe -- Questionable
Impact: Final decision expected just before inactives come out. Be ready to pivot.

Geremy Davis, WR, LAC: Hamstring -- Questionable
Impact: Andre Patton is a safer play, but still a longshot to shine.

Dwayne Harris, WR, OAK: Foot -- Questionable
Impact: Best to look elsewhere, especially with Hunter Renfrow starting to produce sporadically.

Josh Gordon, WR, SEA: Knee -- OUT
Impact: Claimed off waivers from New England. Could see action in coming weeks.

O.J. Howard, TE, TB: Hamstring -- OUT
Impact: His absence should open door for Brate, but ...

Cameron Brate, TE, TB: Ribs -- Questionable
Impact: ... his own iffy status makes this a situation to avoid.

Defense

Damarious Randall, S, CLE: Hamstring -- OUT

Bryce Callahan, CB, DEN: Foot -- OUT

Damon Harrison Sr., DT, DET: Groin -- Questionable

A'Shawn Robinson, DT, DET: Knee -- Questionable

Tracy Walker, S, DET: Knee -- OUT

Darius Slay, CB, DET: Hamstring -- Questionable

Brandon Mebane, DT, LAC: Knee -- Doubtful

Justin Jones, DT, LAC: Shoulder -- Doubtful

Roderic Teamer, S, LAC: Groin -- Doubtful

Quandre Diggs, S, SEA: Hamstring -- Doubtful

Official Sunday inactives should begin coming in at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET for the early games and at 2:30 p.m. ET for the late games.

9:30 a.m. ET London game

Offense

Will Fuller V, WR, HOU: Hamstring -- OUT
Impact: Didn't travel to London. DeAndre Carter could be sleeper.

Dede Westbrook, WR, JAX: Neck -- Inactive
Impact: Chris Conley gets a huge boost in fantasy value.

Defense

Tashaun Gipson Sr., S, HOU: Back -- OUT

J.J. Watt, DE, HOU: Torn pectoral -- OUT/IR

Bradley Roby, CB, HOU: Hamstring -- OUT

Leon Jacobs, LB, JAX: Hamstring -- OUT

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, 23, is the youngest player in the NBA with a signature shoe. Over the past year, he has worked behind the scenes with Adidas on his debut model, the D.O.N. Issue #1.

"It's a lot more responsibility," Mitchell said. "Realistically, I think that that's really where my head is at. I've been given this opportunity on this platform, and now that X is on my back ... cause there's so many people who want this opportunity that I've been given. So now I gotta be able to rise to the occasion and step up."

Once the general design was in place, Mitchell looked to celebrate the Jazz's history. The team brought back their mid-'90s "Mountain" jerseys as a throwback this season, giving Mitchell the perfect opportunity to honor a past icon.

His purple and white sneakers featured the familiar ice-blue-capped mountain graphic along the midsole. A subtle 45-cent stamp icon along the collar paid tribute to "The Mailman," Hall of Fame Jazz forward Karl Malone. Although the special edition shoes might have been made just for Mitchell, that didn't stop him from taking a pair right off his feet after his pregame warm-up and handing his Mailman-inspired kicks to a young fan.

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"It's usually the kids that are, like, too shy to come over to the front," he said. "They don't think it's gonna happen to them. You know, that's the best ones. The ones that think, like, 'There's no way he's gonna pick me.'"

While a handful of other NBA stars will give away their sneakers after games, Mitchell has made a ritual of his pregame handoffs.

"As a kid, I always wanted to go to the game early," he said. "I always wanted to meet my favorite players and watch them shoot pregame. So for me, being able to do that for a child, it meant a lot to me. I shoot right before the game starts so that kids are already piled in. I just love being able to make a kid's day."

While Mitchell's line is just starting, Derrick Rose's is on his 10th signature shoe with Adidas. That milestone makes Rose the eighth player in NBA history to have 10 consecutive shoes with the same brand during his career.

"Especially with a brand like this, I never would've thought this would happen," he said. "When you're younger, you don't think about that."

His new DRose 10 takes a nostalgic approach, blending elements and design cues from throughout his signature line while splashing in past colorways and themes from prior models. A vivid teal and salmon colorway of the DRose 4, which he wasn't originally able to wear on the court, reappeared atop his 10th model earlier this week. The hues drafted off of the Santa Monica pier, where Rose spent his offseasons working out and rehabbing early in his career.

"I never would've thought, after having my injuries my third and fourth year, fighting through all of that to get to year 12," he said. "If I didn't listen to myself, my career would've been a lot shorter, and my story would be different."

Elsewhere in the league, thoughtful tributes were spotted across the feet of some of the league's biggest stars. Just before suffering a broken left-hand injury that is expected to sideline him for at least the next three months, Stephen Curry rocked a Riley Curry-designed pair of his new Under Armour Curry 7.

Stephen Curry is wearing this leopard print Curry 7 again tonight, which were actually designed by his daughter Riley. pic.twitter.com/ZZUZQwnxkB

— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) October 29, 2019

Given a blank slate of the shoe's panels, Curry's 7-year-old daughter drew her very own concept from scratch, featuring a yellow cheetah print along the upper. The shoe's heel tab incorporates a subtle nod to each of Curry's children.

"We included three characters that represent each of them: a wolf for Canon, a unicorn for Riley and a butterfly for Ryan," Under Armour designer Leon Gu said. "His children will be with him anytime he's on or off the court."

Kyrie Irving also honored his family on his footwear this week, with a collaboration with New Jersey-based Sneaker Room. Both Irving and the boutique's owner, Suraj Kaufman, lost their mothers to breast cancer, which added an extra layer of meaning to the tribute pair of Kyrie 5s.

After collaborating on a similarly themed Kyrie 3 that helped to raise $84,000 for New Jersey family shelters, their latest charity fundraising pair is highlighted by a "MOM" icon along the tongue in place of Irving's logo and a handwritten note from the Nets point guard along the insole.

While this season's Halloween week saw drastically less orange or glow-in-the-dark footwear than in past years, Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris was still in the spirit, breaking out a customized pair of the Kobe 4 Protro highlighting one of his favorite horror films. With a blood-dripped Swoosh and "Scream" text along the heel counter, the shoes featured the movie's iconic white costume mask along the side.

Last but not least, PJ Tucker once again unearthed a ridiculously rare pair from earlier this decade, donning a DJ Clark Kent-designed edition of the Nike LeBron 8. Featuring just one cement print panel on each side, only 24 pairs of the rare version were made in 2011, with pairs fetching north of $2,000 whenever they pop up on resale websites.

Not only an iconic musician in the hip hop community, Kent has also long been one of the industry's biggest sneaker collectors, with a rotation of thousands on hand. Worn fittingly by Tucker in Brooklyn, the black and neon pair celebrates the BK-bred DJ's longtime "112 Pack" colorway honoring the area's zip codes, which start with "112."

Check out all of the best sneakers from around the league this week, and be sure to vote on your favorite pair in our poll below. For real-time updates on sneaker culture and NBA kicks, follow @SneakerCenter on Instagram.

LAS VEGAS -- Canelo Alvarez, constantly driven to make boxing history, secured another piece of it on Saturday night, but it was not easy.

Alvarez, who was having a hard time dealing with Sergey Kovalev's size and jab, scored a massive 11th-round knockout to win take his light heavyweight world title before a pro-Canelo crowd of 14,490 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to add significantly to an already stellar résumé.

Alvarez, the reigning middleweight world champion and boxing's biggest star, moved up 15 pounds and two weight divisions and won a world title in a fourth division to join some of boxing's all-time greats.

Whatever problems Alvarez seemed to be having, he was ahead 96-94 on two scorecards, while it was 95-95 on the third. ESPN had Kovalev ahead 97-94 at the time of the knockout.

However the fight was being scored, Alvarez got the job done impressively to become only the third former junior middleweight titleholder to also win a belt at light heavyweight, a spread of 21 pounds (154 to 175). The others are enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame, where Alvarez surely will join them someday: Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Mike McCallum.

"I'm very thankful," Alvarez said through an interpreter. "This is just a step in my career, in my history, and all I ask of you is to be patient because Canelo will make history. That's a guarantee."

Alvarez, who would like to eventually usurp Julio Cesar Chavez as Mexico's all-time best fighter, became the fourth Mexican to win world titles in four divisions, joining Hall of Famer Erik Morales as well as Juan Manuel Marquez and Jorge Arce, who are both on this year's ballot for the first time. Alvarez (53-1-2, 36 KOs), 29, of Mexico, has also won titles at junior middleweight, middleweight and super middleweight.

In addition, Alvarez, who was a career-high 174.5 pounds, became only the second Mexican to win a light heavyweight title; the late Julio Gonzalez briefly held a 175-pound belt in late 2003 and early 2004.

Although Kovalev didn't seem to fight any differently in the later part of the fight than he did early on, he said he was tired in the middle of the fight and that led to his downfall.

"I was tired after Round 6 because I had my last fight very close to this one," said Kovalev, who defeated mandatory challenger Anthony Yarde by 11th-round knockout on Aug. 24. "But it's OK. It's a new experience for me. Canelo is really a great champion. I didn't recover from my last fight. But it's OK. Thanks for the fight, Canelo. I have big respect for him. He made history."

Main Events, Kovalev's promoter, insisted that Kovalev go to the hospital to be checked out for precautionary purposes.

The fight was held up by broadcaster DAZN for more than an hour to await the conclusion of UFC 244 in New York, hoping to attract subscribers who also wanted to watch Canelo-Kovalev live. But by waiting, the fighters, were shown nearly asleep in their dressing rooms before the fight, which did not begin until 1:18 a.m. ET.

Inside the arena, the UFC main event was shown on the big screens. MGM Grand officials sought permission from UFC broadcaster ESPN, which gave the OK.

When the fight finally began, Alvarez and Kovalev fought at a measured pace with Alvarez looking for a way inside against the taller man and Kovalev (34-4-1, 29 KOs), 36, a Russia native fighting out of Los Angeles, steadily employing his jab and mixing in a few hooks.

Alvarez said he would make a body attack a major part of his game plan because of Kovalev's perceived weakness to those shots, and he got going with it in the second round. He landed several to the midsection with both hands to force Kovalev to step back.

Kovalev's jab, as expected, was his best weapon. He doubled and tripled up on it, but he also mixed in body shots and hooks as Alvarez continued to have a hard time getting inside on him.

Alvarez, who earned $35 million, forced Kovalev back early in the sixth round with a solid hook, followed with a shot to the belly and then seemed to stun him with a left hook to the head.

The crowd began to chant "Canelo! Canelo!" in the seventh round as he stalked forward and fired hooks and body shots as Kovalev tied him up.

Kovalev, who made $3 million plus millions more from the $12 million package Golden Boy paid to his promoter, Main Events, continued to have success with his jab in the ninth round. He shoved one down the middle and followed with a right hand that connected midway through the round. Kovalev had a big 10th round thanks to -- what else -- his jab. He fired them one after another while Alvarez barely got anything off.

But in the 11th round, Alvarez ended the fight with two massive punches. He landed a left hook on the chin that badly hurt Kovalev and had him nearly out on his feet before following with a hellacious right hand on the chin. The shot sent Kovalev collapsing to the mat onto his knees with his body turned toward the ring ropes and partially hanging over them. Kovalev appeared out cold and referee Russell Mora immediately waved off the fight without a count at 2 minutes, 15 seconds.

"The plan overall was patience, that was basically it -- to have patience," Alvarez said. "We knew it was going to be five, six rounds and it was going to take some time for me to get him. But honestly he's a great fighter. I'm new at this weight, new in this division. Much credit to him. He's a great fighter, but we stuck to our game plan. It was delayed a little bit but overall it was successful.

"It was a very close fight because he was defensive, he was closing up his guard. All he was doing was try to establish points, but we knew what was coming. Inevitably it would come, and everything came out the way we had planned."

According to CompuBox statistics, Alvarez landed 133 of 345 punches (39 percent) and Kovalev landed 115 of 745 (15 percent). But Alvarez closed the show by landing a fight-high nine power shots in the 11th round. Kovalev threw a career-high 577 jabs but landed only 63.

Kovalev said he plans to continue with his career despite his age and the fact that he has been stopped in two of his last four bouts.

"I'll be back. I'll be back much stronger," Kovalev said. "I know that I can be a unified champion. Nobody wants to fight me in my division. This guy (Alvarez) is more fresh. He came into my division more fresh. He has more stamina, but it's OK. It's a good experience for me."

Now the question will be in which division will Alvarez fight next? He owns belts at light heavyweight and middleweight and a secondary title at super middleweight.

"[After this] the plan was to go down to 160, 165, but why not -- maybe 175 again," he said. "We have to see what happens. We have to do what's best for us. We have to look for the best fights, the big fights, but obviously give the victories to Mexico."

DAZN, which has Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin under exclusive nine-figure contracts, has desperately wanted a third fight between the two following a disputed draw in 2017 most thought GGG won and a majority decision win for Alvarez in the 2018 rematch. Alvarez, however, has not been interested. He wanted the history Kovalev could provide, but now he might change his tune.

"It's really not a challenge to me. We've fought 24 rounds and I beat him," he said. "It's really not a challenge for me, but if it represents business, why not?"

Week 10 of the 2019 college football season was hardly a November weekend to remember.

Three of the top four teams in the AP Top 25 poll -- No. 1 LSU, No. 2 Alabama and No. 3 Ohio State -- didn't play, and neither did No. 5 Penn State and No. 10 Oklahoma.

While Georgia took control of the SEC East with a 24-17 win over Florida, and Memphis knocked off SMU 54-48 in one of the biggest games in American Athletic Conference history, this weekend was a precursor to next Saturday -- when the Crimson Tide play LSU in Tuscaloosa and unbeaten Minnesota hosts the unbeaten Nittany Lions in Minneapolis.

Here are the ESPN Power Rankings after Week 10:

1. LSU (8-0)

The Tigers have had next week's trip to Alabama circled all year, after the Crimson Tide embarrassed them in a 29-0 loss in Baton Rouge last season, which was one of the primary reasons LSU coach Ed Orgeron revamped his offense. The Tigers punted on their first nine possessions, had only 196 yards of offense and ran 12 times for 25 yards. LSU hasn't won in Tuscaloosa since a 9-6 decision in overtime in 2011. The Tigers have lost eight straight games in the series, the past three by a combined score of 63-10.

Up next: at Alabama (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS)

2. Ohio State (8-0)

After having an extra week to rest following the 38-7 rout of Wisconsin on Oct. 26, the Buckeyes are preparing for the Jim Delany expansion doubleheader, with consecutive games against Maryland (home) and Rutgers (road). The Terrapins and Scarlet Knights are a combined 1-9 against Big Ten foes this season. Those matchups will be Ohio State's final warm-ups before closing the regular season against Penn State at home on Nov. 23 and at rival Michigan on Nov. 30. ESPN's Football Power Index gives the Buckeyes a 72.6% chance to win the Big Ten and a 58.6% chance to win their remaining four regular-season games.

Up next: vs. Maryland (Saturday, TBD)

3. Alabama (8-0)

Get ready for "As The Ankle Turns (But Hopefully Not)" in Tuscaloosa, as star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is recovering from surgery to repair a high ankle sprain he suffered on Oct. 19. Tide coach Nick Saban said Tagovailoa returned to practice on Wednesday but was limited and will be a game-time decision to play against LSU. He battled a right knee injury in last season's win over the Tigers, in which he threw for 295 yards with three total touchdowns. The Tide will be without starting tight end Miller Forristall, who is out for six weeks after undergoing throat surgery.

Up next: vs. LSU (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS)

4. Clemson (9-0)

The Tigers blasted FCS opponent Wofford 59-14 in a name-the-score game at Death Valley on Saturday for their 24th consecutive victory. The Tigers have barely broken a sweat over the past month, outscoring their four opponents by a combined 208-46. They probably won't be tested at NC State next week, either, before closing the regular season against Wake Forest at home on Nov. 16 and at rival South Carolina two weeks later. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 213 yards with four touchdowns (three passing and one rushing), and tailback Travis Etienne ran for 212 yards (on nine carries!) with two scores against the Terriers. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, that's the second highest rushing total on fewer than 10 carries in the past 20 years. Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon had 216 yards on nine carries against Nebraska in 2014.

Up next: at NC State (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

5. Penn State (8-0)

The Nittany Lions had the weekend off, and now they get the dreaded noon ET kickoff for Saturday's showdown at undefeated Minnesota. Penn State hasn't played the Golden Gophers since a 29-26 win in overtime at home on Oct. 1, 2016. The Nittany Lions have played at Minnesota only twice in the past nine years, winning 33-21 in 2010 and losing 24-10 in 2013. Penn State's defense will be without starting defensive tackle Antonio Shelton, who was suspended for one game after spitting on a Michigan State player during the fourth quarter of a 28-7 win on Oct. 26.

Up next: at Minnesota (Saturday, noon ET, ABC)

6. Oregon (8-1)

The Ducks remained in the hunt for a Pac-12 title and a potential spot in the College Football Playoff by dominating Southern California 56-24 on the road. The Ducks scored on offense, defense and special teams in winning their eighth consecutive game. In the second quarter, Brady Breeze returned an interception 32 yards for a score, then Mykael Wright returned a kickoff 100 yards for another score. Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 21 of 26 passes for 225 yards with three scores and one interception. Penn State transfer Juwan Johnson caught three touchdown passes in the second half. Johnson finished with seven catches for 106 yards; he had six catches in the previous eight games. The Ducks were penalized 11 times for 157 yards.

Up next: vs. Arizona (Nov. 16, TBD)

7. Georgia (7-1)

The Bulldogs took control of the SEC East race with a 24-17 victory over Florida, their third straight win in the series. Georgia's offense was much more efficient than it had been during the previous two games. The Bulldogs went 12-for-18 on third down, had 279 passing yards and didn't allow a sack. Quarterback Jake Fromm completed a career-high 10 passes on third down and was 10-for-12 for 158 yards with two touchdowns when the Gators blitzed. Receiver Lawrence Cager had seven catches for 132 yards with one score. Georgia still has three SEC games remaining -- against Missouri (home), Auburn (road) and Texas A&M (home) -- so there's still work to do.

Up next: vs. Missouri (Saturday, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN)

8. Utah (8-1)

The Utes cleared their biggest remaining hurdle in the Pac-12 South race by knocking off Washington 33-28 on the road. It was Utah's fifth straight Pac-12 victory since dropping its opener against Southern California, the longest such streak in school history. The Utes rallied from an 11-point deficit in the first half. Quarterback Tyler Huntley threw for one touchdown and ran for another score, and Zack Moss ran for 100 yards with one touchdown. It was Moss' fifth game with 100 rushing yards or more this season, which is the most in the Pac-12. Utah's defense forced three turnovers and limited UW to only 53 rushing yards on 22 attempts. After an open date next week, Utah should be heavy favorites in its three remaining Pac-12 games -- against UCLA (home), Arizona (road) and Colorado (home).

Up next: vs. UCLA (Nov. 16, TBD)

9. Oklahoma (7-1)

The Sooners had an extra week to try to move on from their stunning 48-41 loss at Kansas State on Oct. 26. The good news: FPI still gives OU an 84% chance to reach the Big 12 championship game. The bad news: The Allstate Playoff Predictor gives the Sooners only a 10% chance to make the CFP -- and a 31% chance even if it wins out. The Sooners' remaining regular-season schedule -- Iowa State (home), Baylor (road), TCU (home) and Oklahoma State (road) -- might not be enough to persuade the selection committee to put them among the top four.

Up next: vs. Iowa State (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, FOX)

10. Baylor (8-0)

It was far from a work of art on offense, but the Bears did enough to hang on for a 17-14 victory over West Virginia on Thursday night. It was Baylor's 10th straight victory and the first time it won while scoring fewer than 20 points since 2006. Quarterback Charlie Brewer threw for 277 yards with two touchdowns, but the Mountaineers sacked him eight times. The Bears also struggled in the red zone, failing to score from the West Virginia 1 on three straight plays. Still, it was a dominant defensive performance, as Baylor remained the lone unbeaten team in the Big 12.

Up next: at TCU (Saturday, TBD)

11. Minnesota (8-0)

After opening the season with four consecutive one-score victories, the Golden Gophers have dominated their past four Big Ten foes heading into Saturday's showdown against unbeaten Penn State. Minnesota defeated Illinois, Nebraska, Rutgers and Maryland by a combined score of 168-41. It's the first time since 1934 that the Gophers have won four consecutive Big Ten games by at least 20 points, according to research by ESPN Stats & Information. The Gophers will face an upgrade in opposition in their back-loaded schedule in November, with games against Penn State, Iowa and Wisconsin in their final four regular-season contests. If Minnesota can go 3-1 down the stretch, it will lock up the Big Ten West.

Up next: vs. Penn State (Saturday, noon ET, ABC)

12. Florida (7-2)

Florida's loss to Georgia was a crushing blow to its SEC East title and CFP hopes. The Gators still can't run the ball, finishing with 21 yards on 19 carries, and they didn't convert a third down until there was only 7:10 left in the fourth quarter. Florida's defense did a good job of slowing down Georgia's running game in the first half, but it couldn't get the Bulldogs off the field. Defensive ends Jonathan Greenard and Jabari Zuniga returned from ankle injuries, but neither one applied much pressure on Fromm. Florida has games left against Vanderbilt (home), Missouri (road) and Florida State (home). If the Gators can win all three, they might have a chance to find their way into a New Year's Six bowl game.

Up next: vs. Vanderbilt (Saturday, noon ET, ESPN)

13. Auburn (7-2)

After struggling on offense in a loss at LSU, Auburn opened things up in a 20-14 victory over Ole Miss at home. Freshman quarterback Bo Nix had career highs in pass attempts (44) and completions (30) while throwing for 340 yards. D.J. Williams ran for 93 yards with one touchdown. And Auburn finished with 507 yards of offense. Of concern is that Auburn only reached the end zone twice. The Tigers missed three field goals -- two of them were 49-yard attempts -- and Nix lost a fumble at the Ole Miss 38. They'll have time to address their mistakes during a bye week before they face Georgia at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Up next: vs. Georgia (Nov. 16, TBD)

14. Michigan (7-2)

The Wolverines head into their second bye week riding a two-game winning streak after routing overmatched Maryland 38-7 on the road. The Wolverines delivered a complete team effort, limiting the Terrapins to only 233 yards of offense with four sacks, returning a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown and pulling off a fake punt (and allowing a 97-yard kickoff return for a score) and running for 155 yards and throwing for 176. The Wolverines still face two of their rivals at home -- against Michigan State on Nov. 16 and Ohio State on Nov. 30.

Up next: vs. Michigan State (Nov. 16, TBD)

15. Notre Dame (6-2)

The Fighting Irish looked less than inspiring for the second week in a row, needing Ian Book's 7-yard touchdown run with 29 seconds left to put away 17-point underdog Virginia Tech at home. Notre Dame's self-inflicted wounds were its biggest problem. Book threw two interceptions inside the VT 10-yard line, and the Hokies returned a fumble 98 yards for a touchdown. The Irish also missed a field goal and had a catch-interference penalty on a punt, which gave Virginia Tech a short field. The Irish committed seven penalties for 75 yards, as well. Worse, Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly told reporters that starting offensive tackle Robert Hainsey probably fractured his left ankle in the game. The Irish were already playing without right guard Tommy Kraemer, who is out for four to six weeks with a sprained knee.

Up next: at Duke (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET, ACCN)

16. Wisconsin (6-2)

Coming off back-to-back road losses, the Badgers have an extra week to try to get back on track heading into the final month of the regular season. After losing at Illinois and Ohio State, Wisconsin's goal now is to catch Minnesota in the Big Ten West and try to beat the Gophers on the road in the Nov. 30 regular-season finale. Wisconsin can take a big step toward doing that by beating Iowa at home on Saturday. The Badgers have won six of their past seven games against the Hawkeyes.

Up next: vs. Iowa (Saturday, TBD)

17. Memphis (7-1)

One of the biggest days in the Memphis program's history turned into the Antonio Gibson Show. The senior wide receiver from Stockbridge, Georgia, scored three touchdowns of 50 yards or more in the Tigers' 54-48 victory over SMU. He had a 50-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, opened the second half with a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and had a 78-yard scoring run in the fourth. Gibson is the first player with that trifecta against a ranked opponent since LSU's Leonard Fournette did it against Ole Miss in 2016. Gibson is the only player in the FBS to score three different ways in a game this season, and he set the Memphis single-game record with 386 all-purpose yards.

Up next: at Houston (Nov. 16, TBD)

18. Iowa (6-2)

The Hawkeyes have new life in the Big Ten West after Wisconsin's consecutive road losses, and they could all but eliminate the Badgers from the race with a road victory on Saturday. Then the Hawkeyes get the Gophers at home on Nov. 16. Iowa's defense has been dominant for most of the season. That's not the problem. Iowa's offense has been downright pitiful against better opponents. The Hawkeyes averaged 11 points against Iowa State, Michigan and Penn State and 32.4 against everybody else. In its two losses to the Wolverines and Nittany Lions, Iowa had six turnovers and allowed 10 sacks.

Up next: at Wisconsin (Saturday, TBD)

19. Kansas State (6-2)

The Jayhawks delivered one of the season's biggest upsets a week ago, stunning then-No. 5 Oklahoma 48-41. The fact that the Wildcats were able to handle that success might have been just as impressive, as they rolled past rival Kansas 38-10 on the road on Saturday for their 11th consecutive victory in the series. The Wildcats are now bowl eligible in coach Chris Klieman's first season. Quarterback Skylar Thompson ran for 127 yards with three touchdowns, and Kansas State's defense held the Jayhawks to only 241 yards of offense and 3-for-13 on third down. The Wildcats ran for 342 yards, despite their leading rushers, James Gilbert and Jordon Brown, combining for only two carries because of injuries.

Up next: at Texas (Saturday, TBD)

20. Wake Forest (7-1)

When does Wake Forest's Dave Clawson become one of the hot commodities in the coaching carousel? By walloping NC State 44-10 at home, the Demon Deacons secured a fourth straight winning record and a fourth consecutive bowl game for the first time in school history. After consecutive 3-9 campaigns in Clawson's first two seasons, Wake Forest has won 29 games since the start of 2016. The Demon Deacons had 418 yards of offense against the Wolfpack, and quarterback Jamie Newman completed 25 of 38 passes for 287 yards with three scores. Wake Forest went into the game ranked in the top 10 in the FBS in total offense, passing and third-down conversions, and it has scored more than 300 points in the first eight games for the first time in program history.

Up next: at Virginia Tech (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET, TBD)

21. Boise State (7-1)

After dropping their first game of the season two weeks ago, the Broncos got back in the win column with a 52-42 victory against a much-improved San Jose State team. The most encouraging sign for Boise State was that quarterback Hank Bachmeier returned. It wasn't his most prolific game (14-of-17, 213 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT), but the run/pass balance was effective, especially in the second half. Defensively, the Broncos had no answers for SJSU quarterback Josh Love, who threw for 438 yards.

Up next: vs. Wyoming (Saturday, 10:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)

22. Cincinnati (7-1)

The Bearcats barely survived at East Carolina as Sam Crosa kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired for a 46-43 decision and a sixth consecutive victory. Desmond Ridder threw for 161 yards with one touchdown and ran for 146 yards. Michael Warren II had 141 yards with three scores. The news wasn't as good on the other side of the ball. Cincinnati's defense was torched by ECU's Holton Ahlers, who set a school single-game record with 535 yards on 32-for-52 passing with four touchdowns. The Bearcats surrendered 638 yards of offense and had 12 penalties for 117 yards. The good news: Cincinnati plays UConn before closing the regular season with a difficult three-game stretch against South Florida (road), Temple (home) and Memphis (road).

Up next: vs. UConn (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET, CBSSN)

23. SMU (8-1)

SMU coach Sonny Dykes pulled out all stops, but the Mustangs came up short in their highly anticipated matchup at Memphis. The six-point loss cost SMU control of the AAC's West Division. Although SMU, Memphis and Navy each have one loss in conference play, the Tigers would now have to lose two more games for SMU to win the division because of the head-to-head loss. SMU quarterback Shane Buechele played well, completing 34 of 54 passes for 456 yards with three touchdowns. The Mustangs played without top receiver Reggie Roberson Jr., who was out with a foot injury. James Proche stepped up with 13 catches for 149 yards with one score. With 264 catches in his career, Proche moved into No. 2 on SMU's all-time list, behind leader Emmanuel Sanderson (285).

Up next: vs. East Carolina (Saturday, noon ET, TBD)

24. San Diego State (7-1)

The Aztecs have won four straight games to grab control of the Mountain West's West Division with four regular-season games to go. They're coming off a closer-than-expected, 20-17 victory at UNLV a week ago. San Diego State will play three games in the next 15 days -- two against teams directly behind them in the division standings. The Aztecs play home games against Nevada on Saturday and Fresno State on Nov. 15, followed by a trip to Hawaii on Nov. 23,

Up next: vs. Nevada (Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2)

25. Indiana (7-2)

The Hoosiers won their fourth straight Big Ten game by blasting Northwestern 34-3 at home in the first November night game ever played at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. It is the Hoosiers' longest winning streak in conference play since 1993, when they also won four in a row. The Hoosiers already have secured their first seven-win campaign since 2007 in coach Tom Allen's third full season. IU's defense dominated Northwestern's struggling offense, limiting the Wildcats to only 199 yards of offense, including 112 passing yards, and forcing three turnovers. Stevie Scott III ran for two touchdowns and caught one more. While the Hoosiers have feasted on the Big Ten's bottom-feeders, beating Rutgers, Maryland, Nebraska and Northwestern, they'll get two big tests against Penn State and Michigan after the upcoming open date.

Up next: at Penn State (Nov. 16, TBD)

College football had a party in Week 10, and none of the cool kids showed up. No Alabama or LSU, no Ohio State or Penn State, no Oklahoma or even Minnesota. OK, so Clemson swung by, said hello, raided the fridge and dropped 59 on Wofford, but that hardly counts.

Instead, Saturday was for the second tier of playoff candidates -- not the favorites but the teams waiting in the wings for someone else to screw up. It was like the deleted scenes from a season of "The Bachelor": no roses but enough melodrama that you can't help but watch.

Start in Jacksonville, Florida, where the one-loss Gators and one-loss Bulldogs faced off in what amounted to a playoff elimination game. The Bulldogs' defense sure looked ready for a late push for an SEC title, utterly suffocating Florida's ground game to the tune of 19 total yards in a 24-17 win. There was a lot to like about Georgia's performance. The Dawgs were dominant on third down. Jake Fromm had a solid game, completing 20 of 30 for 279 yards and two scores. Lawrence Cager continues to be one of the top non-QB transfers of the 2019 season. Yet it still felt a bit flat.

Nearly from the outset, Georgia seemed on the verge of breaking the game wide-open but never quite did. The offense never went three-and-out, but it settled for kicks on three of five red zone drives. D'Andre Swift had a nifty 30-yard run, but his other 24 carries amounted to 56 yards. Coming off a couple of lackluster offensive performances -- albeit one in driving rain -- the 24 points against Florida didn't exactly erase concerns about the Bulldogs' ability to move the ball against good teams. Against Power 5 opponents, no current playoff contender is scoring less than Georgia (26.3 per game). The defense is good enough to keep Fromm & Co. in every game, but as the South Carolina loss three weeks ago showed, the offense has to do its job, too.

Out west, the Pac-12's playoff hopes have been on life support nearly all season, but Utah managed to toe the line just a bit longer, escaping an upset attempt by Washington 33-28 on the strength of a game-changing pick-six by Jaylon Johnson in the third quarter. The Utes -- along with Georgia and Oklahoma -- have losses that won't be easily shrugged off by the playoff committee, and like Clemson, they don't have a single win that offers a clear picture that there's something special simmering beneath the surface. But they're alive, and thanks to USC's loss to Oregon, the Utes control their destiny in the Pac-12 South.

As with Georgia, Oregon's defense was terrific Saturday, clearly looking ready for a run to the playoff. The Ducks nabbed four takeaways and utterly tormented Kedon Slovis, trouncing USC 56-24. That looks like a score a playoff team would put up, but there were some cracks in Oregon's stellar facade. Oregon was flagged 12 times for 157 yards and didn't run the ball well, and the offense was boom-or-bust. Auburn's lackluster affair against Ole Miss on Saturday didn't exactly put a shine on the Ducks' résumé either. None of that matters much compared to a blowout win of that magnitude, but when there's a "1" in the loss column, the committee's going to be looking closely at the little things.

Then there's SMU. The Mustangs probably weren't legitimate playoff contenders anyway. The committee can give lip service to adding a Group of Five team, but it wasn't going to happen. Still, the glimmer of hope was officially extinguished when Brady White and Memphis proved to be too much. It's a shame. We can only imagine the type of parade they would throw for a claimed -- but far from official -- national title in Texas. It could've put UCF to shame.

When the dust settled, Georgia, Utah and Oregon survived and advanced. If the Bulldogs win the SEC, they'll almost certainly nab a playoff berth. If Oregon or Utah wins out, either could have a case -- maybe a strong one. But while all three used Week 10's spotlight to remind the committee that they're still alive and kicking, they all showed a few signs of why they've been relegated to the playoff back burner, too.

Can we get a do-over?

It's time to set your clocks back an hour, but a number of schools that made big-name coaching hires before the 2018 season wish they could turn the clock back two full years.

Willie Taggart looks to be on his way out at Florida State after a dismal performance against rival Miami. The Noles have essentially relegated their QBs to the role of Sykowski in "Office Space" -- "I bring the ball to Cam Akers!" "... then I gotta ask, why don't we just direct snap to Cam Akers?" -- yet Saturday was awful for the offense, with Miami racking up nine sacks and 16 tackles for loss. FSU needs to win two of its final three -- at BC, Alabama State, at Florida -- to qualify for a bowl.

Scott Frost was supposed to finally bring Nebraska back to relevance, but instead, the Cornhuskers have been horrific this season. The preseason expectations were high, but Saturday's final-drive loss to woeful Purdue marked a new low point. A glass-half-full fan might hold out hope due to seven one-possession losses since the start of last season, but the lack of progress offers far more reason to think that Nebraska remains a long way off from its glory days.

At Arizona, Kevin Sumlin was supposed to bring the high-powered offense that turned Johnny Manziel into a Heisman winner to the desert, where Khalil Tate awaited. That hasn't gone well, and Saturday's blowout home loss to Oregon State was among the most embarrassing defeats for the Wildcats in years.

Chad Morris looks equally overmatched at Arkansas. The Razorbacks had arguably their best chance for an SEC win on Saturday, hosting Mississippi State. Instead, it was another blowout, 54-24, as Kylin Hill ran for 234 yards. Arkansas has lost 22 of its past 23 in conference play, including an 0-14 mark under Morris.

Jeremy Pruitt, Joe Moorhead and Chip Kelly have all endured their share of criticism, and even Jimbo Fisher's Texas A&M team hasn't managed to win its biggest games.

Meanwhile, a few of the names that flew beneath the radar in that same hiring cycle have made huge strides.

Jonathan Smith has Oregon State looking good, and the Beavers' 4-4 record this season accounts for one more win than they had the previous two seasons combined. Billy Napier has Louisiana at 6-2 with one of the most explosive offenses in the Group of Five. Sean Lewis has Kent State 2-2 in MAC play. The Golden Flashes haven't won three conference games since 2013.

Then there's SMU's Sonny Dykes and Oregon's Mario Cristobal. Dykes took an L on Saturday, but he has SMU in a place it hasn't been since the mid-1980s. Meanwhile, Taggart's replacement has Oregon hopping on the recruiting trail and still in the mix for a playoff berth.

The lesson: The obvious choice for a coaching hire isn't always the right one.

Not quite Heisman Five

If you're in the mix to win the Heisman in 2019, you earned yourself a Saturday off in Week 10. With no news on Joe Burrow or Chase Young, let's take a look at five guys who aren't going to get an invite to New York City but are nevertheless doing some impressive things this season.

1. Sam Howell, UNC

His team is under .500 after yet another one-possession loss (UNC's fifth!) to Virginia, but there are nothing but good things to say about the freshman QB. Howell finished 15-of-29 for 353 yards and four touchdowns against the Cavaliers, his fourth 300-yard game of the season. His 26 touchdown passes lead the ACC, and he's one of two QBs in college football with at least 2,400 passing yards, 25 TDs and no more than five picks. The other? Heisman favorite Joe Burrow.

2. Jamie Newman, Wake Forest

After missing last week's game against FSU because of an injury, Newman returned to work Saturday against NC State, posting 317 yards and five touchdowns. For the season, Newman is completing better than 67% of his throws, with 25 total TDs and five picks.

3. Isaiah Hodgins, Oregon State

Hodgins had his fourth game of the season with at least seven catches and 120 yards. With Oklahoma State star Tylan Wallace done for the season, Hodgins is in good position to finish the season leading all Power 5 receivers in yards (895, third) and touchdowns (12, first).

4. Dillon Gabriel, UCF

The Knights won't be claiming a national title this season after losing two games, but they seem to have found a star at QB. Although a number of freshman have gotten plenty of hype -- Howell, Bo Nix, Hank Bachmeier -- Gabriel has been as good or better than any of them. In a win over Houston on Saturday, Gabriel completed 70% of his throws for 298 yards and three TDs, and his season numbers stand at 23 touchdowns, five picks and nearly 10 yards per pass.

5. Jalar Holley, Miami

This one isn't about the stats. It's about the form. There are no better moves in college football than Holley's sideline dance routines, and he provided a nice Halloween twist Saturday during a dominant win over Florida State.

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- ESPN (@espn) November 2, 2019

Big bets and bad beats

• Way back on Oct. 5, Navy and Air Force delivered a rarity: a game between the service academies that easily went over the total (the number was 46.5, and Navy won 34-25). That, according to ESPN Stats & Info, marked the second time in the past 18 games between the academies that they hit the over. So what happened when Air Force and Army went at it Saturday? Back to reality: A 17-13 Air Force win that didn't come within two TDs of the number.

• How big was Ian Book's late scramble to defeat Virginia Tech? Pretty big if you were crazy enough to bet the Hokies' money line. Book's score erased a six-point Virginia Tech lead with less than a minute to play. The Hokies were 17.5-point underdogs and would've paid out at +600, the biggest upset by point spread for Tech in at least 40 years. Alas, it wasn't meant to be.

• Coastal Carolina scored on a CJ Marable run with 30 seconds to play to pull within one against Troy. The Trojans were favored in the game by three, with a chance to cover -- or at least get the push -- in overtime. The only problem? Coastal rolled the dice on a 2-point try ... and it worked. The Chanticleers won 36-35, covering by three.

• UTSA's offense scored on its second drive of the game at Texas A&M (-37.5), then went into hibernation, with its next eight drives including seven punts and one turnover on downs after failing on a fourth-and-1 try. When the Aggies pushed their lead to 45-7 midway through the fourth quarter, A&M backers could've felt fairly comfortable with a cover. Unfortunately, Jimbo Fisher wanted to get his backup QB some work, and Zack Calzada wasn't up to the task. His second-down throw with five minutes to play was picked off by Dadrian Taylor and returned 58 yards for a touchdown. Final score: 45-14 and a 6.5-point cover for the Roadrunners.

• TCU trailed by 10 with less than a minute to play and faced a fourth down. Go for it? Nah. Some folks had the over, and TCU wanted to oblige. Jonathan Song booted a 40-yard field goal to put the score at 34-27, eclipsing the Vegas total by a half-point.

Can he get to NYC?

The Heisman favorites have largely remain unchanged this season, and aside from some occasional love for Jonathan Taylor or Chase Young, it has been an all-QB affair. But if someone's going to break up the QB monopoly, it should be Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard, whose numbers are downright eye-popping.

Hubbard posted his fourth 200-yard game of the season on Saturday, running for 223 on 20 carries in a 34-27 win over TCU. His 92-yard TD run was the longest allowed by TCU since 2007, and he followed that with a 62-yarder. He leads FBS in rushing by more than 300 yards over the next closest competitor. His 1,604 rushing yards are the most through nine games since Tulane's Matt Forte in 2007, according to ESPN Stats & Info.

Of course, Forte didn't sniff a Heisman invite that season, either.

Reason No. 643 that the ACC is unpredictable

Miami toppled Florida State on Saturday, and Pitt survived another close one against Georgia Tech. For the season, that moves the Canes to 5-4 and Pitt to 6-3.

How close have things been in the ACC this season? Those 5-4 Canes are exactly 21 points from being 9-0. Those 6-3 Panthers are exactly 34 points from being 0-9.

Third-and-Grantham

Georgia converted 12 of 18 third-down tries in its win over Florida, a high-water mark for the Bulldogs against a ranked opponent since their Belk Bowl win over Louisville in 2014, according to ESPN Stats & Info.

The defensive coordinator in both games? That'd be Todd Grantham, who coached at Georgia from 2010 through 2013.

Going the long way

Notre Dame fans were certainly frustrated after the Irish went 17 plays -- plus four Virginia Tech penalties -- only to settle for a 35-yard field goal try in the fourth quarter. Then the kick missed. It was just the fifth drive this season of at least 17 plays by a Power 5 team that didn't result in points.

The Irish made up for it in the end, however. Book's TD capped an 18-play drive, which, according to ESPN Stats & Info, marked the longest scoring drive by Notre Dame since 2005 vs. Pitt.

Under-the-radar play of the week

We all love big-guy TDs, but it's worth remembering that big guys don't always have to score for a play to be elite, and there are degrees of big guys -- big, very big and, of course, Darrion Daniels big.

The Nebraska defensive tackle found a ball in his hands after an ill-advised Purdue shovel pass, and he rumbled 18 yards before being tackled by Boilermakers tailback Zander Horvath, who was at a 100-pound disadvantage. Who made the more impressive play? Probably Horvath, but he gets deducted points for ruining what should've been the jiggliest touchdown of the season.

Don't get me wrong, this is glorious. pic.twitter.com/HEj7184c1k

- Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) November 2, 2019

Under-the-radar game of the week

Even if the big guys in FBS all took the week off, another Division I undefeated provided some serious drama. Dartmouth moved to 7-0 in divine fashion, with one of the most ridiculous Hail Mary plays of recent years. Set aside the ugliness of Harvard's 6-3 lead heading into the game's final play. The last-gasp scramble-and-throw from QB Derek Kyler bounced off the hands of two Harvard defenders and found a home in the arms of Dartmouth's Masaki Aerts for the win.

Dartmouth beat Harvard on a wild Hail Mary �� pic.twitter.com/FATykfMdlV

- ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 2, 2019