College Football Scores 2015: Key Players from Top 25 Teams' Week 2 Results
The second week of the college football season is not often associated with huge, season-changing upsets. Many teams are still establishing themselves, and the power teams that are often in the upper region of the AP Top 25 often schedule lesser teams that usually can't keep up with a top-tier opponent for 60 minutes.
That was supposed to be the case for No. 6 Auburn as it hosted the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. But the Tigers must not have forwarded the script to the visitors, because Jacksonville State held a 20-13 edge until the final minute of the fourth quarter.
That's when Auburn's Melvin Ray made a leaping 10-yard touchdown reception that allowed the Tigers to tie the score and send the game into overtime. Peyton Barber scored the winning touchdown on a four-yard run in overtime, ending the FCS opponent's bid for an upset.
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Few expected No. 9 Notre Dame to have any issues when the Fighting Irish traveled to Virginia to play the Cavaliers. However, the Irish found themselves trailing 27-26 with 1:54 remaining when running back Albert Reid pounded into the end zone from one yard out.
It looked bleak for Notre Dame, especially with quarterback Malik Zaire out of the game after he was carted off with an ankle injury in the third quarter. On the final drive, Notre Dame pulled out a 34-27 triumph when backup quarterback DeShone Kizer threw a 39-yard TD pass to Will Fuller with 12 seconds remaining.
After the game, Irish coach Brian Kelly revealed that Zaire had fractured his ankle and would be out for the season.
Top-rated Ohio State had an easy time of it against Hawaii. The Buckeyes hosted and overpowered the Rainbow Warriors 38-0. Quarterback Cardale Jones made his first start at Ohio Stadium and was ordinary (12-of-18 for 111 yards), but Heisman Trophy candidate Ezekiel Elliott dazzled with 27 carries for 101 yards and three touchdowns.
No. 2 Alabama had little trouble in its 37-10 triumph over Middle Tennessee. While a 27-point win over the Blue Raiders won't impress head coach Nick Saban, running back Derrick Henry gained 96 yards on the ground and scored three touchdowns.
| No. 1 Ohio State | 38-0 | Hawaii |
| No. 2 Alabama | 37-10 | Middle Tennessee |
| No. 3 TCU | 70-7 | Stephen F. Austin |
| No. 6 Auburn | 27-20 (OT) | Jacksonville State |
| No. 9 Notre Dame | 34-27 | Virginia |
| No. 10 Georgia | 31-14 | Vanderbilt |
| No. 11 Florida State | 34-14 | South Florida |
| No. 12 Clemson | 41-10 | Appalachian State |
| No. 15 Georgia Tech | 65-10 | Tulane |
| No. 17 Ole Miss | 73-21 | Fresno State |
| Toledo | 16-12 | No. 18 Arkansas |
| No. 24 Utah | 24-14* | Utah State |
Trevone Boykin, QB, TCU: 18-of-27, 285 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
There were no dramatics in TCU's 70-7 rout of Stephen F. Austin. However, the victory was notable because Trevone Boykin showed off his powerful arm and quick release in throwing for 285 yards and four touchdowns.
The Horned Frogs jumped to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, and that's when Boykin took over. He fired three TD passes in a span of five minutes, 23 seconds bridging the first and second quarters.
While Boykin won't win the Heisman Trophy in one-sided victories against overmatched opponents, he showed off his ability to string touchdowns together quickly, and that's one of the reasons he is likely to be a major factor in the award race throughout the season.
"Trevone Boykin: 60 career passing touchdowns, joining Andy Dalton (71) as the only players to reach that threshold in TCU history. #SFAvsTCU
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 12, 2015"
Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia: 19 carries for 189 yards
The Georgia Bulldogs went on the road to play their first SEC opponent of the season and rolled to a 31-14 victory.
The 10th-ranked Bulldogs may have some work to do with their passing game if they are going to climb higher in the rankings, but it's difficult to find fault with their running attack. Nick Chubb is the best of their stable, and he torched the Commodores with his power and agility.
Chubb finished the game with an average of 9.9 yards per carry, and he had a long run of 68 yards. While he did not make it into the end zone, Vanderbilt had no way to control his explosive running.
"68-yard run by Nick Chubb gets Dogs into Vandy territory. stepped out on 23.
— AJC UGA (@ChipTowersAJC) September 12, 2015"
Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss: 20-of-25, 346 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INT
The Rebels wasted no time in letting Fresno State know there was no chance for an upset as they jumped out to a huge first-quarter lead before running away to a 73-21 victory.
Ole Miss broke 70 points for the second consecutive week, and Chad Kelly was razor-sharp in leading the offense. He won a close three-man race for the No. 1 quarterback position, and head coach Hugh Freeze has apparently made the correct decision.
Kelly has been decisive, consistent and explosive in the pocket for the Rebels. He is the nephew of former Buffalo Bill quarterback Jim Kelly.
"Chad Kelly becomes 1st SEC QB since Johnny Manziel in 2012 to be responsible for five touchdowns in a half. pic.twitter.com/YL50Piliv6
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 12, 2015"
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