Nate Allen had a hand literally, in three turnovers that led a USF defense that forced five Tiger turnovers in the USF’s’ stunning 26-23 overtime win at No. 17/13 Auburn. Nate intercepted a pass in the second quarter to stop a Tiger scoring drive deep in USF territory. He recovered a Cox fumble on the Tigers’ opening drive of the third quarter and forced a fumble later in the third. He added seven tackles, including six solo stops, with a pass breakup. Not bad for the sophomore’s second start of his career. In two games played Allen has 4 take-a-ways.
Matt Grothe, USF's sophomore QB was named to the BIG EAST Honor Roll after throwing the game-winning TD pass to Jessie Hester Jr. in the 26-23 overtime win at No. 17/13 Auburn. Grothe finished the game with 18-for-27 for 184 yards, and added 67 rushing yards on 18 carries.
Anthony Allen played a big part in Louisville’s 729-yard offensive performance as he rushed for a school-record 275 yards with two touchdowns in the Cardinals’ 58-42 win against Middle Tennessee State. The yardage total is third on the BIG EAST’s single-game rushing chart.
Jake Rogers made field goals of 38 and 55 yards and was 4-for-4 on PATs in Cincinnati’s 34-3 win against Oregon State. His 55-yard field goal in the third quarter stands as a Nippert Stadium record and is the second-longest converted by a Bearcat kicker.
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
Haruki Nakamura, S, Cincinnati — Had 14 tackles and two interceptions in a 34-3 win against Oregon State.
Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville — 25-for-39, 401 yards, five TD passes in 58-42 win against Middle Tennessee State.
Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers — 37 carries for 157 yards and three TDs in win against Navy, becoming the Scarlet Knights’ career rushing leader.
Matt Grothe, QB, USF — 18-for-27 for 184 yards and the game-winning TD pass in a 26-23 overtime win at No. 17/13 Auburn.
Darius Reynaud, WR, West Virginia — Had nine receptions for 134 yards and two TDs in a 48-23 win at Marshall. Had three kickoff returns for a combined 70 yards.
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