Two of Peter Warrick's main challengers stumbled Saturday, helping the Florida State receiver widen his lead. But he should keep an eye cast over his shoulder for hard-charging Drew Brees.
Brees, who threw a Big Ten-record 99-yard touchdown pass to Vinny Sutherland, has the Boilermakers knocking on the door of the top 10. Next week's clash against Michigan will give Brees the type of stage upon which Heisman Trophies are won.
It won't come easy for Brees, however. The Wolverine defense derailed Ron Dayne's Heisman hopes by shutting him out in the second half of Michigan's 21-16 win Saturday. The boys in maize and blue would like nothing more than to do the same to Brees when he comes to the Big House next week.
| PETER WARRICK -- FLORIDA ST. |
STATS |
| 1. |
Breaking it down: A 75-yard punt return was the big highlight, the third way Warrick has found the end zone this season.
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Opponent
at North Carolina
Season
|
Rec-Yds
4-103
30-441
|
TD
1
4
|
| DREW BREES -- PURDUE |
STATS |
| 2. |
Breaking it down: Punctuated his big game with a 99-yard TD pass to Vinny Sutherland, narrowly escaping an upset from the Wildcats.
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Opponent
vs. Northwestern
Season
|
Cmp-Att-Yds
32-50-405
107-172-1,325
|
TD-INT
3-1
10-3
|
| RON DAYNE -- WISCONSIN |
STATS |
| 3. |
Breaking it down: Disappeared in the second half, gaining zero yards on eight carries as the Badgers fell to Michigan.
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Opponent
vs. Michigan
Season
|
Car-Yds
22-88
101-612
|
TD
1
6
|
| JAMAL LEWIS -- TENNESSEE |
STATS |
| 4. |
Breaking it down: Found little room against Memphis' run defense, but the Vols escaped what would have been a devastating upset.
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Opponent
vs. Memphis
Season
|
Car-Yds
16-45
63-294
|
TD
0
5
|
| SHAUN ALEXANDER -- ALABAMA |
STATS |
| 5. |
Breaking it down: A mixed bag -- he picked up plenty of yardage, but also dropped the ball twice. A win over a ranked team helps.
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Opponent
vs. Arkansas
Season
|
Car-Yds
34-165
117-614
|
TD
1
10
|
| JOE HAMILTON -- GEORGIA TECH |
STATS |
| 6. |
Breaking it down: Tech was idle, getting an extra week to prepare for Maryland on Thursday night.
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Opponent
Idle
Season
|
Cmp-Att-Yds
Rush-Yds
46-61-687
41-157 |
TD-INT
7-0
4 |
| TRAVIS PRENTICE -- MIAMI (OH) |
STATS |
| 7. |
Breaking it down: Extended his NCAA record of multiple-TD games to 23 as Miami improved to 3-1.
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Opponent
vs. C. Michigan
Season
|
Car-Yds
19-76
119-506
|
TD
2
10
|
| CHRIS REDMAN -- LOUISVILLE |
STATS |
| 8. |
Breaking it down: Was overshadowed by Oklahoma's Josh Heupel in a 42-21 loss to the Sooners.
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Opponent
vs. Oklahoma
Season
|
Cmp-Att-Yds
24-49-292
116-182-1,304
|
TD-INT
2-2
12-6
|
| CHAD PENNINGTON -- MARSHALL |
STATS |
| 9. |
Breaking it down: Torched Temple for 406 yards and three TDs. Pennington completed 11 of his first 12 passes before leaving in the third quarter.
|
Opponent
vs. Temple
Season
|
Cmp-Att-Yds
26-36-406
93-151-1,275
|
TD-INT
3-1
11-5
|
| COREY MOORE -- VIRGINIA TECH |
STATS |
| 10. |
Breaking it down: One-man wrecking crew against Clemson: Four tackles for loss, two sacks and he forced a fumble and returned it 32 yards for a TD.
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Opponent
vs. Clemson
Season
|
Tck-TFL-Sack
5-4-2
21-12-6
|
TD
1
1
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Florida State vs. North Carolina
