These Buckeyes looked like pros
Getting a chance to play in the NFL is a goal for most college players and for many of the top prospects, money can be gained or lost in one week. Here is a breakdown of how several highly rated players performed on Saturday:
NFL hot list
Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis: The Buckeyes may not have looked sharp against Ohio, but Laurinaitis played well with a team-high nine tackles and an interception.
Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford: Veteran had a strong game with two touchdown passes in easy victory over Central Michigan.
Ohio State cornerback Malcolm Jenkins: Another player for the Buckeyes who helped his pro stock against Ohio, finishing with an interception, a pass breakup and three tackles, including two solo.
Michigan State running back Javon Ringer: The hard-running senior rushed for 135 yards and scored five touchdowns in the Spartans' victory over Eastern Michigan.
NFL cold list
Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji: Three-hundred pounder was not much of a factor against Georgia Tech, which rushed for 200 yards and two touchdowns in a big win over the Eagles.
West Virginia quarterback Pat White: Senior double-threat could not get it done in a dismal loss at East Carolina. Stats: 10-for-15 passing for 65 yards, no touchdowns, no interceptions; 19 carries for 85 yards.
Record breakers
Led by running back LeGarrette Blount's 132 yards rushing, Oregon set a school record with 688 yards in a 66-24 home victory over Utah State.
In Illinois' 47-21 home victory over Eastern Illinois, Juice Williams rushed for 174 yards to break his school record for most yards gained by a quarterback in a game.
Cincinnati's Mardy Gilyard established a school record with 365 all-purpose yards, including a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the Bearcats' 52-26 loss at Oklahoma.
Connecticut running back Donald Brown rushed for a career-high 214 yards and scored the winning touchdown in overtime to give the Huskies a 12-9 victory at Temple. Brown carried the ball 36 times and also had two catches for five yards for Connecticut, which improved to 2-0.
California could not score fast enough in a 66-3 victory at Washington State. The Bears' 63-point margin of victory was the most lopsided ever over the Cougars in the 69-game history of the series.
