Chris Clark, the top-rated tight end in the 2015 recruiting class, is no longer a student at UCLA.

The UCLA Registrar’s Office confirmed Clark’s status to the Orange County Register, ending a few days of speculation about the tight end’s status with the team. UCLA begins its fall academic quarter on Monday.

Clark played in the Bruins’ season opener against Virginia, but did not travel with the team to last weekend’s game at UNLV. Last week he tweeted (and later deleted) that he was “back in the 201,” referring to the area code of his New Jersey hometown, but UCLA head coach Jim Mora would not comment on Clark’s status with the program.

According to the OC Register, Clark missed the first week of preseason practice while dealing with mononucleosis. When he returned to practice, Clark was “on the receiving end of a tirade from Mora.”

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Clark struggled to catch on at UCLA. He was sidelined for the first week of camp because of mononucleosis. To begin the second practice, he was also on the receiving end of a profanity-filled tirade from Mora, who scolded the tight end for arriving late to practice with a cell phone in hand.

At one point during the public tongue-lashing, which went on for several minutes, Mora told Clark he would drive him to the airport so he could transfer to Rutgers or a junior college.

Clark was rated as the No. 79 overall prospect in the 2015 class. He signed with UCLA after previously verbally committing to both North Carolina and Michigan.

He is the second member of the Bruins’ 2015 class to leave the program. Four-star wide receiver Cordell Broadus, the son of rapper Snoop Dogg, decided to leave the football team in August but is still enrolled as a UCLA student.

The Bruins, 2-0, host BYU on Saturday.

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At least that's what we're thinking went through the minds of the people behind this celebration video for BYU football. You need to watch. It's ... it's something. Where else can you see a song about a football team that namedrops both Aretha Franklin and Ron Burgundy?

Though we'll warn you, the hook could get embedded into your brain like an earworm and never let go. If you find yourself watching BYU's game against UCLA on Saturday night and singing "Dreamin', dreamin'" under your breath, don't say we didn't warn you.

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Former Alabama and Georgia defensive lineman Jonathan Taylor has enrolled at Southeastern Louisiana.

According to Al.com, the school confirmed that he has joined the team but he isn't on the roster for the 2015 season.

"Jonathan Taylor is enrolled at Southeastern Louisiana and is a member of the Southeastern football team, though he will not be eligible to play until the 2016 season, which will be his final year of eligibility," reads the statement sent to AL.com and other media outlets. "While we are aware of past controversies, Jonathan has not been found guilty for the incidents he was accused of that led to his dismissal from his prior institutions. The Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach have met with Jonathan to outline the expectations of a Southeastern student-athlete. Southeastern Louisiana holds its student-athletes to high standards both on and off the field and we expect Jonathan, as well as all of our student-athletes, to adhere to those standards."

Taylor enrolled at Alabama after he was dismissed from Georgia following a domestic violence arrest. The charges were still pending against him when he transferred to Alabama.

He never played a down for Alabama, however. He was kicked off the team at Alabama following another domestic violence arrest. He accepted a criminal mischief charge as part of a plea deal.

Alabama coach Nick Saban's acceptance of Taylor brought widespread scrutiny, especially after Alabama had dismissed him. Saban said Taylor was on a no-tolerance plan and didn't regret giving him an opportunity. Two months after Taylor was dismissed, the SEC adopted a transfer ban on players who had been dismissed from schools for serious issues.

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Clemson kicker Greg Huegel has an interesting nickname.

Huegel, a walk-on, won the right to be Clemson's kicker for the first three games of the season while starting kicker Ammon Lakip was suspended. Before the season began, coach Dabo Swinney joked he found Huegel kicking a can in the parking lot of a Bi-Lo, a grocery store headquartered in South Carolina.

“I honestly don’t know where that came from, and for my first nickname at Clemson, I didn’t know how I felt about it,” Huegel told GreenvilleOnline.com last week. “But I guess one nickname is better than nothing.”

During Clemson's 20-17 win at Louisville on Thursday night, Huegel kicked two field goals, one from 27 yards out and a 36-yard field goal. His success elicited compliments from Swinney, who joked about going from the Bi-Lo to a better grocery store. Huegel said he had to make sure throughout summer practice that Swinney knew his name.

"Ol’ Greg Huegel, made two big kicks," Swinney said. "This kid, I told him, he’s getting promoted to Publix. He’s our grocery store kicker and he made two big kicks. You know that ain’t easy. I don’t think anybody wants to come out of the stands and walk out in front of all those people and walk out there and kick in pressure situations. My hat’s off to that young man and the mental toughness he displayed."

Lakip was suspended for at least three games before the season started because of an offseason arrest for DUI and cocaine possession. Through the first three games of the year, Huegel is 4-5 on field goals and 13-13 on extra points. So far, Lakip's suspension hasn't impacted the team too much and he could find his job a bit harder to win back.

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This week I’m looking at two different FanDuel contests, the Early, which includes games through 4 p.m. ET, and the Late, which includes the games after that.

Here’s a quick look at the players I like for this week’s daily fantasy:

QUARTERBACK

EARLY

Gunner Kiel, Cincinnati ($8,200): Kiel threw for 427 yards and two touchdowns against Temple last week, but he also threw four interceptions that led to the loss. I expect him to avenge that day with a stellar performance against a Miami-Ohio team that allowed Wisconsin, a team not known for its passing, to throw for 263 yards and four scores.

LATE

Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech ($8,200): If there’s one thing we know about the Texas Tech quarterback, it’s that he likes to throw the ball. And against Arkansas, he’s probably going to be throwing the ball a lot. Toledo quarterback Phillip Ely had 237 passing yards against the Razorbacks and I expect even grander numbers for Mahomes, who already has 786 yards this season.

RUNNING BACK

EARLY

De’Veon Smith, Michigan ($7,700): Smith rushed for more than 100 yards and three touchdowns last week against Oregon State and should find similar success this week as the Wolverines’ top back. UNLV gave up 185 rushing yards and three touchdowns to Northern Illinois and 273 yards and two scores to UCLA last week. Expect another 100-yard game for Smith.

Jahad Thomas, Temple ($7,700): Thomas has been one of the bigger surprises this year. He’s rushed for 328 yards, which is just 64 yards away from the season-high he set a year ago, and three touchdowns. UMass gave up nearly 400 rushing yards to Colorado last week, so look for Thomas to play a big role in this contest.

LATE

Alex Collins, Arkansas ($8,600): Collins didn’t have the greatest rushing performance against Toledo last week, but he did find the end zone. He should have better success against a Texas Tech defense that gave up 227 rushing yards to UTEP and 317 to Sam Houston State.

Kenyon Drake, Alabama ($5,800): We all know Drake isn’t the primary rushing target, but he has become the team’s top dual-threat. Drake leads the team in receiving after catching five passes for 91 yards and a score against Middle Tennessee. He also had 40 rushing yards in the game. Drake’s ability to get yards in both receiving and rushing makes him invaluable in fantasy formats.

WIDE RECEIVER

EARLY

Geronimo Allison, Illinois ($5,800): Allison has become quarterback Wes Lunt’s favorite target with 10 catches for 181 yards and a score this year. North Carolina’s defense hasn’t been tested much this year, but look for Lunt to test the secondary early and Allison to be the first guy he looks for.

Tajae Sharpe, UMass ($6,700): Sharpe has picked up where he left off last year, as quarterback Blake Frohnapfel’s favorite target. Sharpe had 11 catches for 138 yards against Colorado. The only problem is he didn’t find the end zone. Don’t expect the same outcome against a Temple defense that was shredded by the pass last week.

Keevan Lucas, Tulsa ($6,800): Tulsa has been throwing the ball a lot through two games this season and expect Saturday’s game against Oklahoma to be more of the same. Lucas leads Tulsa with 14 catches for 258 yards, but most importantly, he has three touchdowns. He’ll be quarterback Dane Evans’ top target in a tough contest.

LATE

Gabe Marks, Washington State ($7,000): Washington State is going to have a lot of success against Wyoming’s porous defense early and expect Marks to be one of the receivers getting in on the action. So far he’s been quarterback Luke Falk’s top target with 20 catches for 222 yards and two scores. Look for another 100-yard game against the Cowboys.

Dom Williams, Washington State ($6,600): Similar to Marks, Williams has a chance to have a big game against the Cowboys. Washington State is averaging 55 pass attempts per game. Williams has collected five catches in each game for a total of 157 yards and a score. If you don’t like this option, River Cracraft, another Wazzu receiver, works as well.

Jakeem Grant, Texas Tech ($6,400): Devin Lauderdale might have more touchdowns, but Jakeem Grant is getting the more consistent targets and yards. The scores will come — he had his first against UTEP — and look for him to be the Red Raiders’ top target against Arkansas this weekend.

TIGHT END

EARLY

Ryan Malleck, Virginia Tech ($2,000): The Virginia Tech offense settled down against Furman and got into a little bit better rhythm. It should have similar success against Purdue. Malleck is the fourth-leading receiver for the Hokies with six catches for 59 yards and a touchdown. At the very least, he’s a safety valve for quarterback Brenden Motley.

LATE

Chad Olsen, Fresno State ($2,200): Olsen has five catches for 69 yards and two touchdowns so far this season, which makes him first in scoring among Mountain West tight ends. And at this price point, he’s the best option. And remember, Utah allowed Michigan tight end Jake Butt eight catches for 93 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 26 yards to Utah State’s Wyatt Houston.

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After a week at 7-2-1 we squeaked out another week above .500 at 5-4-1. Our season record is now 12-6-2. Thankfully that doesn't count the picks at the bottom. Those have been a disaster. Let's see what Week 3 has in store.

Florida State (-7.5) at Boston College, 8 p.m. ET FRIDAY: Was Saturday's game against USF a true indicator of what Florida State has in 2015 or was it simply a bad game? Running back Dalvin Cook's monster performance made it a much more palatable game; quarterback Everett Golson did not start out well. We think Florida State bounces back. While it's not a blowout, the Seminoles win by 10 or so.

Illinois (+9) at North Carolina, Noon ET: Why should we trust North Carolina? Hell, why should we trust Illinois? This line feels a bit like a prove-it game for the Illini, which is 2-0 with two blowout wins. Those two opponents have been Kent State and Western Illinois. Either team winning here isn't surprising, but we like Illinois straight up if forced to choose.

Air Force at Michigan State (-24.5), Noon ET: We usually like to stay away from lines over three touchdowns unless there's a compelling reason. The compelling reason here is the absence of Air Force quarterback Nate Romine, who is out for the season with a knee injury. It's always possible that the triple option will give MSU fits and keep the game close, but without Romine, this could be over by halftime.

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Temple (-10) at UMass, 3 p.m. ET: Let's keep the Temple train rolling. The Owls pulled away in the second half against Cincinnati thanks to four Gunner Kiel interceptions. But UMass just lost to Colorado, a team that had lost nine-straight games. The Temple defense should keep QB Blake Frohnapfel in check and Temple RB Jahad Thomas should have another big day.

Louisiana Tech at Kansas State (-9.5), 3 p.m. ET: This line seems a little low for Kansas State, who was favored by much more on the road at UTSA last week. Is it because we're still not sure what the Wildcats are with backup QB Joe Hubener? Until the second half the Kansas State offense looked fairly impotent. But the defense has been stout so far. Louisiana Tech QB Jeff Driskel could struggle.

Nebraska (+3) at Miami, 3:30 p.m. ET: After watching BYU's miracle win No. 2, the Cougars are probably better than we thought. That helps Nebraska. And Miami's first half against Florida Atlantic in Week 2 was a bit adventurous. Call this one a hunch and nothing more, which means we'll probably get it wrong.

Western Kentucky (+2) at Indiana 4 p.m. ET: It's the second time this year that the Hilltoppers have been in a close to a pick-em game at a Power Five opponent. And we like them once again. As two-point favorites they pushed against Vanderbilt in a 14-12 win in Week 1. But the Vanderbilt defense proved against Georgia that it wasn't a Week 1 fluke. Indiana does not have a defense close to Vanderbilt's.

Colorado vs. Colorado State (+3) 7 p.m.: Colorado's loss this season is to Hawaii. Colorado State's is to Minnesota. Yes, the Rams lost at home and Colorado traveled to Hawaii, but how in the world is CSU getting points here in a neutral-site game? Look for Colorado State QB Nick Stevens to throw for multiple touchdowns.

Ole Miss at Alabama (-7.5), 9:15 p.m. ET: Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly has looked superb through the first two games of the season. But let's also consider the competition level. While Alabama has shown a tendency to struggle against the deep pass in recent seasons, Kelly is getting one hell of an indoctrination into an SEC road game. Don't be surprised if Kelly has a game resembling Bad Bo Wallace.

BYU (+16.5) at UCLA 10:30 p.m. ET: How in the world is this line so much greater than the game just above it? It's also a game between two teams inside the top 20 with freshmen quarterbacks, though BYU's Tanner Mangum is nearly four years older than UCLA's Josh Rosen. The UCLA freshman should sparkle again, but given BYU's flair for the dramatic so far, this shouldn't be a blowout.

LOCKS OF THE WEEK

Nick Bromberg (0-2): Georgia Tech (+2.5) at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. ET: Can the Notre Dame defense stop the triple option? Maybe. But not enugh for the Notre Dame offense to have a chance. DeShone Kizer shouldn't stumble too much in his first start, but without his starting running back and tight end he's going to find it pretty tough to move the ball on the Yellow Jackets. This may not even be close.

Sam Cooper (0-2): Cincinnati (-20) at Miami (Ohio), 3:30 p.m. ET: OK, so my first few picks haven't gone too well. I'll chalk it up to bad luck. I mean, who could have predicted Marquise Williams would throw two INTs in the end zone against South Carolina or Malik Zaire would break his ankle at Virginia? The picks were good; the luck was bad. That's what I'm telling myself. Anyway, this week I'm feeling good. Cincy put up 557 yards of offense but turned it over five times in a loss to Temple. Gunner Kiel and the Bearcats will bounce back against a Miami team that lost 58-0 to Wisconsin last week.

Graham Watson: Illinois (+9) at North Carolina: I am getting on the “Hire Bill Cubit” train and going with Illinois +9. I think the Illini are a better team now that coach Tim Beckman is gone and I think North Carolina is getting a little too much credit here. Wes Lunt and Geronimo Allison have been a great QB-WR tandem already this season and I see that trend continuing against the Tar Heels’ defense. It wouldn’t surprise me if the Illini won this game outright.

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Two weeks into the college season it’s becoming increasingly difficult to separate the contenders from the pretenders.

But this week should help.

On Saturday, there are four matchups between Top 25 teams and two of those matchups are within the SEC conference.

Here’s what to what heading into Week 3:

Game of the week
No. 15 Ole Miss at No. 2 Alabama, 9:15 p.m. ET
It’s time to find out whether Ole Miss is for real or a product of its soft schedule.

The Rebels became the first SEC team to score at least 73 points in back-to-back games, but those points came against UT-Martin and Fresno State. Traveling to Alabama creates a much different challenge that the Rebels must topple if it wants to make a run for the SEC West title.

Leading Ole Miss is quarterback Chad Kelly, who split time in the season opener before claiming the starting role outright against Fresno State. Kelly has thrown for 557 yards and six touchdowns with just one interception.

Meanwhile, Alabama is still trying to find a steady quarterback between Jacob Coker and Cooper Bateman. Luckily for the Tide, the running game and defense have carried them to easy wins through the first couple games of the year.

This will be the first real test for both teams and go a long way in determining the team to beat in the SEC West.

Game to watch
No. 14 Georgia Tech at No. 8 Notre Dame, Sat., 3:30 p.m. ET
This game was circled on a lot of calendars at the beginning of the year, but the excitement around it has been tempered just a bit with the injury to Notre Dame starting quarterback Malik Zaire.

However, all eyes will be on the Notre Dame defense as it tries to stop Georgia Tech’s triple option offense. It’s important to note that the Notre Dame defense has allowed more than 330 rushing yards to Navy, a team that also runs the triple option, in each of their last two contests. This will be a monumental test for the Irish defense and for new starting quarterback DeShone Kizer against a GT defense that has allowed just 16 points this season.

Georgia Tech is a 2.5-point favorite, but this could easily be a trap game. The Yellow Jackets have played well in their opening two games this year, but they haven’t faced a team as good as Notre Dame. This game will go a long way in determining whether Georgia Tech is as good as advertised and whether it’s a legitimate contender not only for the ACC title, but for the College Football Playoff.

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No. 19 BYU at No. 10 UCLA, 10:30 p.m. ET
BYU has been livin’ on a prayer in each of its first two contests, but it’s going to face a much more difficult task in trying to work its magic against UCLA.

BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum has been in the spotlight after orchestrating two come-from-behind victories that have been sealed with Hail Mary touchdown passes in the waning seconds. However, BYU’s good luck can’t and won’t last forever, and it’s going to have a tough task keeping up with a UCLA offense that has been rolling along in its first two games this season. Moreover, the UCLA defense has allowed just 294 total passing yards in win against Virginia and UNLV. BYU is averaging 344 passing yards against Nebraska and Boise State.

The BYU running game also has struggled to get going averaging 3.1 yards per rush. That will put more pressure on Mangum, especially since his passing defense is allowing 308 yards in the air, a number that UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen will attempt to exploit.

BYU has not beaten a top 10 teams since knocking out No. 3 Oklahoma in AT&T Stadium in Arlington in 2009. Coach Bronco Mendenhall is 1-5 in games against top 10 opponents.

Channel surf through…
No. 18 Auburn at No. 13 LSU, 3:30 p.m. ET: Another key SEC Wes clash and an important game for an Auburn team that has struggled in its first two contests this season. Can QB Jeremy Johnson prove he’s a legit top-tier quarterback against one of the nations toughest defenses?

South Carolina at No. 7 Georgia, 6 p.m. ET: The Gamecocks have fallen on some hard times with a loss to Kentucky and the loss of starting quarterback Connor Mitch. Going to Athens is no easy task and neither is controlling that Georgia running game. However, it’s difficult to rule out South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier, especially on the road when his back is against the wall.

Cal at Texas, 7:30 p.m. ET: It’s amazing that Cal is a 6.5-road favorite against Texas, but this is the state of the Texas program. While it’s easy to see this game being high scoring, this game could be a sloppy mess of nerves and inept play. This game is worth watching simply to see which Texas team will show up — the one that dominated Rice or the one that struggled against Notre Dame — and whether has really taken a step forward under coach Sonny Dykes.

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Clemson’s 20-17 win against Louisville might not have been pretty, but when playing on the road on Thursday night, any win is a good win.

Apparently Clemson coach Dabo Swinney agreed.

Following the contest, Swinney became the center of Clemson’s locker room celebration as he tried to whip (whip) and nae, nae along with his team.

And the result was a little like watching an awkward dad try to get down at a middle school dance much to the horror of his teenage daughter.

Dabo's celebration dance is something... pic.twitter.com/1lcjvKwngc

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Honestly, the best part is Swinney’s nerdy laugh at the end.

Hey, we’re all for coaches having a good time with their team. It’s makes them seem more human and makes for great comic relief for the rest of us.

And don't be so judgmental, you know you don't dance well either.

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Quarterbacks are always under heavy scrutiny for all 128 college football teams, and the pressure only increases in big-time matchups. While it’s still very early in the 2015 season, there are a handful of teams with critical matchups in Week 3. Whether it’s a conference contest, a non-conference matchup or a player looking to solidify his place at the top of the depth chart, Week 3 is a key Saturday for some quarterbacks to make a statement for their team in the national landscape or just to see where they stack up within the conference.

Here’s a look at 10 quarterbacks to watch in critical spots for Week 3’s action:

Tommy Armstrong, Nebraska – at Miami (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET)

Armstrong has the most career starts of any quarterback on this list. However, question marks surrounded the junior in 2015, as new coach Mike Riley tweaked Nebraska’s offense to more of a pro-style approach. Would Armstrong fit in the new scheme? That was the preseason question surrounding the Cornhuskers and Armstrong. But through two weeks, those questions have been erased. The junior is completing 63.4 percent of his passes, averaging 13.1 yards per completion and has only one interception on 71 attempts. After a last-second loss in the opener against BYU, Nebraska rebounded with an easy win over South Alabama. However, Saturday’s game against Miami will be a tough test on the road, as Armstrong faces a secondary that has allowed only one passing score (yes, questionable competition) and has limited quarterbacks to a 51.1 completion percentage through two games. So far, Armstrong’s transition to the offense has been seamless. And a clutch performance against the Hurricanes would be a good way to build confidence and continue to show why Armstrong could be one of the nation’s most improved passers this year.

Related: 10 Amazing Stats to Know from Week 2

Jake Coker, Alabama – Ole Miss (Saturday, 9:15 p.m. ET)

With one of the nation’s top defenses and rushing attacks in place, Alabama doesn’t need an elite playmaker at quarterback. Sure, it would be nice, but the Crimson Tide just needs their quarterback to eliminate mistakes and get the ball in space to their playmakers. After throwing for 213 yards and a score against Wisconsin in the opener, Coker wasn't as sharp against MTSU, completing 15 of 26 for 214 yards, one touchdown and one interception. There’s certainly room to improve for Coker heading into Saturday night’s game versus Ole Miss. The Rebels are the best defense Alabama has seen so far in 2015, but Coker could solidify his place at the top of the depth chart and eliminate some of the question marks surrounding this position in Tuscaloosa with a steady performance on Saturday night.

Will Grier, Florida – vs. Kentucky (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET)

Treon Harris or Grier? That’s the key question facing new coach Jim McElwain once again this week. Harris started the opener against New Mexico State, while Grier got the nod against East Carolina in Week 2. Both quarterbacks have looked sharp at times, but will one emerge as the clear starter? Kentucky’s secondary features a true freshman (Chris Westry) starting at one cornerback spot, and this unit has allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete 63.2 percent of their passes so far this year. Will Grier make a clear claim for the job against the Wildcats? Or will Harris continue to make this decision a tough one for McElwain?

Related: 620 Twitter Accounts Every CFB Fan Should Follow

Brandon Harris, LSU – vs. Auburn (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET)

There’s no doubt LSU is going to win a lot of games on the strength of its defense and rushing attack. However, for the Tigers to make the jump to contend for the SEC West title in 2015, the passing game has to improve after struggling mightily in 2014. The opener against McNeese State was canceled due to weather, but Harris showed promise by completing 9 of 14 passes for 71 yards in a road win at Mississippi State. He also rushed for 48 yards and five carries, and most importantly, tossed zero interceptions. Auburn should be a good test for Harris, as new coordinator Will Muschamp has this unit on the right track, and the Tigers have allowed only one play of 30 yards or more. With end Carl Lawson and safety Tray Matthews expected back from injury, Auburn’s defense should be at full strength on Saturday afternoon.

Jerrod Heard, Texas – vs. California (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET)

Texas ran only 38 plays against Rice, so it’s tough to evaluate the offense under new play-caller Jay Norvell. However, Heard showed flashes of promise, completing 4 of 7 passes for 120 yards and two scores, while leading the team with 96 yards on the ground. Although Heard has to develop as a passer, his running ability could be a difference maker for a young Texas offense. California has one of the nation’s best offenses, so the Longhorns will have to score a few points to keep up with the Golden Bears. Is Heard ready to take another step forward in his development?

Jeremy Johnson, Auburn – at LSU (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET)

High expectations surrounded Johnson this preseason, but the junior is off to a slow start. Through two games, Johnson is completing 60.4 percent of his throws and has 373 passing yards and three scores. However, Johnson isn’t the runner that last year’s starter Nick Marshall was (only 18 yards so far) and has tossed five interceptions on 53 picks. Additionally, Johnson has only two passing plays of 30 yards or more (tied for seventh in the SEC) and just a single pass connection of 40 yards or more. Big plays are a staple of Auburn’s offense under coach Gus Malzahn, but the Tigers are lagging in that department so far. With a trip to LSU ahead this Saturday, Johnson has a chance to shake off the slow start and get back on track before the heart of SEC play.

Chad Kelly, Ole Miss – at Alabama (Saturday, 9:15 p.m. ET)

Kelly has earned high marks for his first two performances in an Ole Miss uniform, but Saturday night’s matchup against Alabama will be his toughest of 2015. After transferring to Oxford from the junior college ranks (after a stint at Clemson), the junior was picked over Ryan Buchanan and DeVante Kincade as the starter this offseason. Kelly completed 9 of 15 passes for 211 yards and two scores in the opener against UT Martin and followed that up with an even better performance against Fresno State. Kelly passed for 346 yards and four scores on 20 completions against the Bulldogs and also added a score on the ground. Through two weeks, Kelly is tied for 11^th nationally in passes of 30 yards or more nationally (five) and has three completions of 50 yards or more. The junior’s ability to stretch the field only adds to the explosiveness of this group and could be the missing piece in Ole Miss’ quest to win the SEC West in 2015.

Related: Florida Coach Jim McElwain Goes Off on RB Kelvin Taylor

DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame – vs. Georgia Tech (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET)

Kizer was placed into a difficult role for his first taste of extended action. Prior to Saturday’s appearance against Virginia, Kizer had just one career pass attempt (Week 1). But after Malik Zaire went down with a season-ending ankle injury, Kizer stepped into the spotlight and completed 8 of 12 passes for 92 yards and two scores. The biggest throw of Kizer’s day was a 39-yard strike to Will Fuller with 12 seconds left, which was just enough for Notre Dame to earn a 34-27 victory. The redshirt freshman should benefit from a full week of snaps with the No. 1 offense, and the strong supporting cast in South Bend should ease his transition into the starting lineup. If Kizer delivers with a strong performance in Week 3, the concerns about the offense without Zaire should quiet – at least for one week.

Related: How Will Malik Zaire's Injury Affect Notre Dame?

Nathan Peterman, Pittsburgh – at Iowa (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET)

Peterman isn’t guaranteed the starting job, as coach Pat Narduzzi is playing coy with the depth chart as a road trip to Iowa awaits the Panthers in Week 3. Last year’s starter Chad Voytik was outplayed by Peterman against Akron last Saturday. While Voytik completed 6 of 8 passes for 32 yards, Peterman was 12 of 17 for 148 yards and a score. Through two weeks of action, Voytik has a small edge in attempts (22 to 21), but Peterman has 209 passing yards to 104. Additionally, Peterman is averaging a healthy 14.9 yards per completion. It wouldn’t be a surprise if both quarterbacks played on Saturday night. However, will Peterman build off last week’s performance and claim the job outright?

Darius Wade, Boston College – Florida State (Friday, 8 p.m. ET)

Boston College has thoroughly dominated its first two opponents, but the schedule gets significantly tougher this Friday, as defending ACC champion Florida State visits Chestnut Hill. The Eagles have the defense and rushing attack to pull off the upset over the Seminoles, but is Wade ready to stretch the field to prevent the Seminoles’ defense from stacking the box? The sophomore played sparingly against Howard and threw for 155 yards against Maine. Without question, this is Wade’s toughest assignment of 2015. The sophomore doesn’t necessarily have to throw for 300 yards for Boston College to win, but this is a good opportunity for the dual-threat sophomore to see just how far along he is in his development.   

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If you're looking to buy a new house around the University of Illinois or are looking to move into the area -- and make a lot of money -- here's a home you may be interested in.

Former Illinois coach Tim Beckman has put his house on the market. The house, which is over 6,000 square feet, has a list price of $950,000. Beckman was fired from his post in late August after a school investigation confirmed reports of player mistreatment. Beckman was replaced by offensive coordinator Bill Cubit.

The house is located in Urbana and has four bedrooms with a possible fifth. From Realtor.com.

Off the living room there is a screened in porch area with tile floor, and fireplace. Basement features a family room, theater room with seating, exercise room, sitting area and a wet bar complete with a full size refrigerator, dishwasher, sink and microwave. Bedrm 4 has full bath bedrm 5 is currently a sitting area can be turned back into bedroom very easily.

Here are a few pictures from the site. Beckman built the house when he arrived at Illinois and it's located near a golf course.

(H/T Football Scoop)

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The highest-rated player in Maryland’s 2015 recruiting class is no longer with the program.

According to a report from the Washington Post, defensive tackle Adam McLean “has been dropped” from the team’s roster due to an “initial NCAA eligibility issue.” A school spokesperson confirmed the news to the Post and said McLean is no longer enrolled at the University.

The report says McLean’s issue is “related to academics.”

McLean, a four-star recruit from Quince Orchard High School (Md.), was redshirting this season as he worked his way back from a knee injury he suffered as a high school senior. Rivals.com rated him as the second-best prospect from Maryland in the 2015 class and the No. 160 overall recruit nationally.

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The 6-foot-1, 315-pound McLean initially made a verbal pledge to Penn State before switching to Maryland last December.

Coming off a home loss to Bowling Green, the Terps (1-1) host USF (1-1) at noon on Saturday. 

For more Maryland news, visit TerrapinSportsReport.com.

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Baylor tight end Tre’Von Armstead has been dismissed from the program due to a “team rules violation.”

Head coach Art Briles announced the news on Friday.

Armstead, a 6-foot-6, 265-pound junior, came into the season as Baylor’s starting tight end. After starting the season opener against SMU, Armstead was held out of last Saturday’s win over Lamar for what Briles said was a violation of team rules.

Armstead played in all 13 games in 2014 as a sophomore, including six starts, and totaled five catches for 62 yards and a touchdown. He also played in 13 games as a reserve tight end and on special teams in 2013.

With Armstead out of the picture, Baylor has 400-pound LaQuan McGowan next on the depth chart at tight end. Seniors Gus Penning and Lee Bristow, sophomore Jordan Feuerbacher and freshman Sam Tecklenburg are also on the roster at tight end for the Bears.

Baylor (2-0) has a bye this weekend. Next on the schedule is a home game against Rice on Sept. 26 before Big 12 play begins.

For more Baylor news, visit SicEmSports.com.

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Four Missouri football players – Terry Beckner Jr., DeSean Blair, Keyon Dilosa and Trevon Walters – were involved in a car crash Friday afternoon.

The program confirmed the players, all freshmen, were transported to University Hospital “as a precaution” to treat injures, none of which are life threatening.

According to the Columbia Tribune, the incident occurred “shortly before 4 p.m.” at the corner of College Ave. and University Dr. near campus. The accident involved two cars, one of which was driven by Beckner with Blair, Dilosa and Walters as passengers.

Tigers head coach Gary Pinkel was spotted at the scene of the accident.

Mizzou, which hosts UConn on Saturday, said in a statement that the status of the players “is being assessed and likely not known” until Saturday morning.

Beckner, a defensive tackle, was the Tigers’ top recruit in the 2015 class, coming in at No. 34 nationally on the Rivals Top 100. In two games so far this year, the 6-foot-4, 300-pound Beckner has four tackles and one tackle for loss.

Both Blair and Dilosa are redshirt freshman receivers. Dilosa has three catches for 25 yards this season while Blair has one catch for 21 yards.

Walters, a redshirt freshman running back, suffered a torn ACL during spring practice and has not played this season.

This is the second car accident involving Missouri football players in recent months. Junior defensive tackle Harold Brantley was seriously injured in a June 21 crash. He will miss the season after suffering a broken leg, knee ligament damage and multiple rib fractures.

The 22nd-ranked Tigers (2-0) are coming off a 27-20 win over Arkansas State last Saturday.

For more Missouri news, visit PowerMizzou.com.

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Florida State quarterback Everett Golson completed 5-of-5 passes for 50 yards and a touchdown on the Seminoles’ opening drive Friday night at Boston College.

He also did this:

The Seminoles dialed up a reverse to speedy wideout Kermit Whitfield and the the 6-foot, 199-pound Golson did his part to help Whitfield pick up a 15-yard gain, leveling Boston College’s Kevin Kavalec, a 6-foot-2, 253-pound defensive end.

Five plays after Golson’s big hit, the senior Notre Dame transfer hit Travis Rudolph on a nine-yard touchdown pass to take a 7-0 lead over the Eagles.

As for Kavalec? He missed the rest of the game with a head injury.

The Seminoles couldn't get much going offensively after that initial touchdown drive, but added a defensive touchdown in the second half. On the other side, Boston College's offense struggled mightily and Florida State went on to win, 14-0.

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Boise State jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead over Idaho State Friday night despite playing without starting quarterback Ryan Finley for much of the first half.

Finley went down with a lower right leg injury after a five-yard scramble in the first quarter. The redshirt sophomore was tackled awkwardly from behind and his right ankle got rolled up on underneath an Idaho State defender.

Finley was helped off the field and later was taken into the locker room for further examination.

With Finley out, Boise brought in redshirt sophomore Tommy Stuart for his first action at the FBS level. Stuart, a junior college transfer in his second season with the BSU program, performed well in Finley’s absence, throwing for 69 yards and a touchdown while gaining 46 yards on the ground.

Despite Stuart's solid play, Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin opted to bring in true freshman Brett Rypien, a four-star recruit, early on in the second half. And on cue, Rypien led the Broncos right down the field for touchdowns on his first five (yes, five) collegiate drives.

Overall, Rypien completed 8-of-9 passes for 126 yards in his excellent debut, which ended in a 52-0 Boise State win.

Harsin's decision to put Rypien in the game raises a few questions. For one, it could indicate that Finley's injury is a serious one (Harsin had no update after the game). Would Harsin burn Rypien's redshirt if he wasn't going to be the top quarterback moving forward? I seriously doubt it, especially after Stuart's steady performance. 

Rypien, who enrolled early, reportedly contended for the starting role with Finley before Harsin eventually went with Finley. It looks like Harsin initially brought in Stuart to preserve Rypien's redshirt in case Finley's injury was one he could return from quickly.

On a side note, true freshmen don't get in the game at quarterback for Boise State all that often.

Before the injury, Finley completed 5-of-6 pass attempts for 59 yards.

Finley, a first-year starter, had been plagued by inconsistent play early this season. Coming into Friday night’s game, he had thrown for 426 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions in Boise's two games -- a win over Washington and a loss to BYU.

For more Boise State news, visit Blue-Turf.com.

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This “punt” by Idaho State’s Zak Johnson pretty much sums up the kind of game the Bengals had against Boise State on Friday night.

Already down 21-0, Johnson attempted one of those rugby style punts early on in the second half.

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Things went horribly wrong.

As you can see, Johnson shanked the punt horribly off the side of his foot and hit Boise State’s Tanner Vallejo right in the arm. After overcoming the initial shock of getting punted with a football, Vallejo jumped on the fumble to give the Broncos excellent field position.

Four plays later, Boise State took a 28-0 lead on a Kelsey Young nine-yard touchdown run. 

Idaho State's struggles continued for the rest of the game as Boise went on to win 52-0.

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Boston College quarterback Darius Wade suffered a broken ankle during Friday night’s 14-0 loss to Florida State, the university announced Saturday.

According to Sports Illustrated, Wade will have surgery and miss three months while recovering.

The injury occurred during the fourth quarter when Wade dropped back to pass and was sacked by Nile Lawrence-Stample.

Wade had completed just 4 of 12 passes for 47 yards and was the Eagles' leading rusher with 38 yards at the time of his injury.

Both quarterbacks Jeff Smith and Troy Flutie, the nephew of Boston College great Doug Flutie, played against the Seminoles in the fourth quarter, but Smith is next in line to start on the depth chart. Neither player was able to jumpstart an offense that gained just 195 yards Friday night.

Wade, a sophomore, should be available for a medical redshirt since he played fewer than three games this season.

Boston College host Northern Illinois next week.

For more Boston College news, visit EagleAction.com.

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You're going to be seeing this touchdown catch by Michigan State's Aaron Burbridge for the rest of the 2015 season.

Burbridge made this fantastic catch to give the Spartans a two-touchdown lead against Air Force in the second quarter of Saturday's game. The pass was initially called incomplete but after review, officials determined that Burbridge got the side of his foot down in bounds.

Burbridge had 29 catches for 358 yards and a touchdown in 2014 and already has more yards in 2015 than he did last year. After eight catches for 156 yards and three scores in the Spartans' 35-21 win on Saturday, Burbridge now has 20 catches for 364 yards and four touchdowns.

He's become QB Connor Cook's top target and will be a candidate for All-Big Ten honors if he can keep his production level up in conference play.

For more Michigan State news, visit SpartanMag.com.

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Auburn is without one of its key defenders against LSU.

Al.com cited a source that said DE Carl Lawson didn't travel with the team to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lawson hurt a hip against Louisville and hasn't played since. The site said the injury is to his hip flexor. Those types of injuries can be especially painful and also linger given the importance in the movement of the hip.

Defensive coordinator Will Muschamp had said earlier in the week that he expected Lawson to play against LSU along with Tray Matthews.

Lawson missed the entire 2014 season with a torn left ACL. He tore the ACL in May of 2014 and called sitting out the season the hardest thing he's ever had to do. He had 20 tackles and four sacks as a freshman in 2013.

Auburn is going to need its defense to play well against LSU and running back Leonard Fournette. Auburn QB Jeremy Johnson hasn't shown much promise through the first two games of the season with five interceptions. If he continues his turnover-prone ways the onus will be on Auburn's defense to generate a defensive touchdown.

For more Auburn news, visit AuburnSports.com.

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Tulsa scored twice in a 12-second span, including on a Hail Mary, to cut Oklahoma’s lead from 21 points to just seven at halftime.

The successful Hail Mary was a 43-yard connection from Dane Evans to Keyarris Garrett on the final play of the half. It came immediately after Tulsa caught the Sooners sleeping and recovered a gutsy onside kick attempt.

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The highlight reel play capped off a wild turn of events to end the half.

The Sooners were looking to add on to a 31-10 lead with less than three minutes left in the half when running back Joe Mixon fumbled at the Tulsa 21.

After the fumble, the Golden Hurricane quickly marched down the field. It took just 1:10 for Tulsa to capitalize on a nine-play, 80-yard touchdown drive that ended with a 28-yard strike from Evans to Keevan Lucas.

The onside kick came on the ensuing possession, setting up Garrett’s touchdown catch.

All of a sudden we have a game in Norman.

For more Tulsa news, visit InsideTulsaSports.com.

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