You ever just watch a guy play and know, immediately, he’s different? That’s what’s happening in Corvallis. Oregon State’s freshman wide receiver, Legree, just put up 10 catches for 191 yards and three touchdowns, with a ridiculous 71-yard long catch this past weekend. But seriously, that’s just the tip of the iceberg, because this kid has already racked up 38 catches for a staggering 932 yards and 12 touchdowns in just six games this season. Think about that for a second: a freshman, dropping numbers like that. It’s insane.
Offensive Showstoppers Delivering The Goods
While Legree is out there making highlight reels look like everyday practice, he’s not the only one torching defenses. Wake Forest’s quarterback Gio Lopez is absolutely cooking, too. This past weekend, he threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns against their in-state rival North Carolina State. He’s been money all season, completing 67% of his passes with 13 touchdowns to just one interception. That’s efficiency, people! No wonder the Demon Deacons’ offense is sitting at 11th in points per drive this season. Watch out for them, seriously.
And then you’ve got Semi from the Utes. This guy is a true “flex” player, a tight end who can also line up as a backup defensive tackle, fullback, or second tight end. He’s an absolute monster in the run game, creating havoc for defenses. This weekend against Kansas, he even snagged a one-yard touchdown pass. You just gotta love a guy who can do it all and bring that kind of physical presence to the field.
Crushing Ground Games and Defensive Walls
Shifting gears to the ground game, Iowa’s Moulton had himself a WEEKEND. This senior running back had a dominant performance against Washington, carrying the ball 26 times for 208 yards and two touchdowns in their 41-24 win. And get this: he forced a whopping 16 missed tackles! You read that right, sixteen. It felt like half of those came on his long touchdown run alone. That’s just pure power and elusiveness, man. Iowa’s got a bulldozer in the backfield.
Another quarterback making noise with his legs was the Nebraska signal-caller. While he wasn’t slinging it as efficiently as some other QBs, he made plays when it mattered and moved the ball for the Huskers, almost pulling off the upset against Indiana. He added 17 carries for 47 yards, including a 39-yard long rush for a touchdown. Sometimes, you just need a guy who can escape and make something out of nothing.
And on the defensive side, you have to shout out Matayo from Oregon. Even though the Ducks got upset by UCLA, their front seven was outstanding, and Matayo was a huge part of that. He tallied four pressures, two sacks, and a crucial run-stuff on the goal line. He’s a nightmare for offensive tackles in pass protection. There’s no doubt about it, this dude is absolutely going to be playing on Sundays.
These guys are putting on a clinic every Saturday. If these early trends are any indication, we’re in for a wild ride the rest of the season. Keep your eyes peeled for more incredible plays from these showstoppers.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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