Is this the embarrassment of the season so far? The unranked Oregon Ducks absolutely destroyed the No. 6 Golden Bears in Eugene, 42-3.
Late Afternoon Final Score Roundup
Two Routs Practically in the Books: VT over Miami, Oregon Over California
No. 9 Miami was down to No. 11 Virginia Tech at halftime, 21-0. Not a lot has changed, as the Hokies now lead in the fourth quarter, 31-7.
The Cal-Oregon game, though, might be the most startling of the day. Oregon has made a mockery of No. 6 Cal on both sides of the bal; leading 39-3 in the fourth.
Read Article >Halftime Update: A Couple of Teams That Have No Business Being Routed
At the half, Virginia Tech finds itself up 21-0 over a Miami team that is unable to mount any sort of offensive thread. Is it the rain? That’s not a valid excuse for a team that calls itself the Hurricanes. “Money where your mouth is,” and all that. They’ve managed only 54 offensive yards against the Hokies’ 242.
In less surprising news:
Read Article >Hokies Score on Miami’s Blocked Punt, Lead 21-0
Virginia Tech’s Jacob Sykes ran through the line completely uncontested, sneaking in to block Miami’s punt, and Matt Reidy scooped it up for the score. Look at this guy. He’s a blur.
Read Article >Hurricanes Granted Golden Opportunity, Promptly Waste It
Punting in their own territory, Virginia Tech suffered a botched snap which was recovered by Miami all the way back at the Hokies’ 23. Given that their offensive efforts so far today have been completely ineffective, this should give them a boost, right?
Well, the Hurricanes committed a false start penalty. Then quarterback Jacory Harris was sacked. Then he was sacked again, and Miami was forced to punt back at Virginia Tech’s 39.
Read Article >Hokies Quickly Build 14-0 Lead in First Quarter
The Hurricanes’ first drive ended when quarterback Jacory Harris coughed up the ball deep in his own territory. Virginia Tech punished them with a touchdown, and added a 48-yard passing touchdown from Tyrod Taylor to Jarrett Boykin.
Read Article >Late Afternoon Football: Florida, Virginia Tech Play the Biggest Game in the History of This Saturday
Today’s most anticipated game is certainly No. 9 Miami versus No. 11 Virginia Tech. SB Nation’s Gobbler Country is hopeful, but pragmatic:
Here, do this. Place one computer to the left of you and follow The 7th Floor’s game thread from a Miami fan’s perspective. Watch the game on ABC. Situate a second computer to the right of you and follow Gobbler Country’s game thread. You will know everything about this game, and hopefully you will stumble upon truths you were never meant to understand!
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