We’re in full-fledged BCS-mode, so style points apply. With apologies to Iowa’s miracle win over Michigan State, here’s a recap of Week 8 in college football:
The Good
Colt McCoy and No. 3 Texas got their groove back in a big way Saturday night with a 41-7 thumping of Missouri. On a day when both No. 1 Florida and No. 2 Alabama were pushed deep into the fourth quarter, the Longhorns scored on their first three possessions. McCoy completed passes to eight different receivers.
Honorable mention » Cincinnati, LSU, TCU
The Bad
When “College Gameday” comes to your house, you better bring your A-Game. No. 16 BYU obviously didn’t get the message. The Cougars were steamrolled by No. 8 TCU, 38-7, in a game that wasn’t even that close. The Horned Frogs, now 7-0 and with one of the country’s best defenses, have a serious chance at crashing the BCS party.
Honorable mention » Miami, Virginia
The Ugly
Nick Saban might want to find a way to fix his team’s phobia of the red zone. Alabama has scored exactly one offensive touchdown in the past 10 quarters. The Crimson Tide needed four field goals from Leigh Tiffin and a game-saving blocked kick by All-America nose tackle Terrence Cody to beat unranked Tennessee, 12-10, on Saturday.
Honorable mention » USC, Utah, Kansas
