Anything Goes: A UNLV College Football 25 Dynasty presented by BigJDotCom

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With two weeks left in the regular season and two weeks until Championship Week, here is the latest College Football Playoff Bracket. The top four, receivng byes into the quarterfinals are UNLV (PAC-12), Michigan (Big Ten), Pittsburgh (American), and Georgeia (SEC). TCU (Big XII) is the fifth automatic conference champion qualifier. The seven at-large teams are: USC (PAC-12), Oregon (PAC-12), Minnesota (Big Ten), NC State (ACC), Jacksonville State (C-USA), Iowa State (Big XII) and Notre Dame (Independent).

The first three out are: Boston College (American), Texas A&M (SEC) and FIU (C-USA).

Looking at the Mountain West, it is a long jam at the top of the North Division with five teams tied at (5-3): Fresno State, San Jose State, Boise State, Wyoming and Washington State. Utah State is (5-4) and Colorado State is (4-4). In the South, New Mexico (5-3) sits atop with Nevada (5-4) a half game back. Air Force and Hawaii are both (4-4). The tiebreakers are too crazy to unwind with one week left in th eregular season.

HEISMAN WATCH
1. Eric Darnold, QB, Pittsburgh Junior(RS)
2. Ezekial Veasy, HB, UNLV, Sophomore(RS)
3. Ben Kafka, QB, USC, Junior(RS)
4. Keenan Nicks, DE, UNLV, Junior(RS)
5. Tyrell Trainer, QB, Texas Tech, Senior

Here are the projected PAC-12 Bowl matchups:
Hawaii Bowl: Wyoming vs. California
CFP 1st Round: #11 Iowa State at #4 Oregon
CFP 1st Round: #12 Notre Dame at #3 USC
CFP Quarterfinal (Peach Bowl): TBD vs. UNLV

[Deuce2223]

I don't know what FIU has to do or who has to lose but it would be super cool to see the Panthers make the playoffs in another persons Dynasty..

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Quote: Originally Posted by Deuce2223

I don't know what FIU has to do or who has to lose but it would be super cool to see the Panthers make the playoffs in another persons Dynasty..

After this week, they are in.....

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REBELS KEEPS ROLLING
#1 UNLV Cruises Past Rival Nevada 35-10 to Finish 12-0


Senior QB Jose Esponda threw four touchdowns and ran for another..

Media Ranks: UNLV 1st; Nevada 61st
Overall: UNLV 90, Nevada 78
Offense: UNLV 90, Nevada 80
Defense: UNLV 90, Nevada 77
Weather: Dome
TV: Regional TV
Site: Allegiant Stadium - Las Vegas, NV (65,000)

11/27/32
Las Vegas, NV (AP) – #1 UNLV ran out to a 28-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 35-10 victory over rival Nevada on Saturday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium. It was the seventh straight victory for UNLV and the series that is now tied at 30-30 after the 60th meeting.

UNLV opened the game with a nine-play, 72 yard touchdown drive with Jose Esponda finding Jarius Loudermilk for an 11 yard score. Ezekial Veasy had the key play on the drive, a 39 yard run.

After forcing a Nevada punt, UNLV went back to work with a seven-play, 54 yard drive capped off by a 29 yard touchdown pass to a wide open George Slack. Thomas Hammer ran a five yard stop route that both the corner and safety bit on. That left George Slack uncovered and wide open for the easy touchdown pass to put UNLV up 14-0.

Nevada would put together a long drive that had them with a first and goal at the UNLV three yard line. Terron Pears ran for minus one, Terrelle Randall for one yard, and then Deon Ward was sacked for an 11 yard loss by Emanual Milano on third down to force a field goal attempt. Mmanuel Shembo came on and hit the left upright from 32 yards out, and it remained 14-0.

Following the missed field goal, UNLV drove 80 yards and went up 21-0 on a six yard Jose Esponda scramble for a touchdown. Esponda hit Jarius Loudermilk for a gain of 15 on third and 13 just moments earlier to keep the drive alive.

Nevada again drove the ball into UNLV territory on the ensuing drive, and once again Emmanuel Shembo missed a field goal This time he missed wide left from 48 yards out and Nevada remained scoreless.

The Rebels then moved 69 yards in 11 plays with Jose Esponda hooking up with George Slack on a 22 yard touchdown, his second of the game, and UNLV went up 28-0.

The teams went to halftime with UNLV holding a 355 to 132 yardage advantage, with UNLV holding Nevada to minus 11 yards rushing. Jose Esponda went 14 of 22 for 234 yards with three touchdowns passing and one rushing in the first half.

Early in the third quarter, Jose Esponda was strip sacked by Carlos Bull near midfield with the Wolfpack jumping on the loose ball. Nevada drove it down to a first and goal at the four yard line, but once again could not get it into the endzone. Emmanuel Shembo came on and made a 21 yard field goal to get Nevada on the scoreboard.

Jose Esponda would hit Thomas Hammer for a 48 yard gain on UNLV's next offensive play with Hammer making an incredible diving reception. But on fourth and one from the Nevada 19 yard line, Dean Whittaker was stuffed. On the next play, Nevada's Terrelle Randall broke a tackle in the backfield, then raced 81 yards for a touchdown to make it 28-10.

Nevada was driving once again early in the fourth quarter before Brandon Bayer picked off Deon Ward on a fourth and 16 desperation pass. UNLV turned around and drove 61 yards in nine plays with Jose Esponda finding Ezekial Veasy for a one yard scoring toss to go back up by 25.

UNLV had one more chance to score with their backups, but Dean Whittaker was stuffed on a fourth and goal from the two yard line late in the game.

UNLV outgained the Wolfpack 567 to 366 with the Rebels throwing for a season high 393 yards. Jose Esponda went 21 of 35 for 341 yards with four touchdowns and backup Klay Vales went 7 of 9 for 52 yards in mop up duty. Ezekial Veasy ran for 95 yards and caught five passes for 32 yards. George Slack caught six passes for 132 yards and two scores. Rumors are that Slack is looking to enter the portal after the seaosn due to UNLV leaning on the running game this season.

UNLV (12-0, 9-0) finishes their second consecutive regular season at (12-0) and has only lost one conference game in the last six seasons. The Rebels will have next week off before facing Oregon in the PAC-12 Championship game in Inglewood in two weeks. Nevada finishes the regular seaosn at (7-5, 5-4) and will be bowl eligible for the first time since 2029.

Jarius Loudermilk, all he does is catch touchdown passes.


Eight more sacks for UNLV's defense, which leads the nation in sacks with 59.


George Slack caught a season high six passes for 135 yards and two touchdowns.


Terrelle Randall was the lone bright spot for the Wolfpack with 10 carries for 127 yards and this 81 yard touchdown run.


Hammer Time lays out for this amazing catch.

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California stunned #4 Oregon 41-33 in Eugene in basically a meaningless game for the Ducks. Vernon Jordan went 17 of 26 for 271 yards and three touchdowns, and halfback Bret Sumner ran for 184 yards and a score in the upset victory for the Golden Bears. #12 Notre Dame upset #3 USC 41-22 in the Coliseum, leaving USC's playoff hopes in peril. Oregon State won for the third time in four weeks with a win over BYU to become bowl eligible.

UNLV remains atop the CFP Poll this week. Oregon slips from #4 to #9 and USC drops from #3 to #11. Washington moves back into the Top 25, coming in at #23. USC has to hope that favorites do well next week in the conference championships or they may miss the playoffs. An intersting potential first round playoff matchup has Conference USA foes FIU and Jacksonville State meeting each other in the #7 vs #10 game.

Week #13: Scores:
California 41, #4 Oregon 33
Washington 34, Stanford 24
UCLA 34, Oklahoma 24
Oregon State 26, BYU 9
Miami 17, Texas 7
#12 Notre Dame 41, #3 USC 22
Arizona State 25, Arizona 6 (Territorial Cup - Duel in the Desert)

PAC-12 Players of the Week:
DEFENSE: Rashard Godwin, MLB, UCLA, 3 TFLs, INT, FF, 2 FR
OFFENSE: Winton Labinjo, WR (Oregon) 8 rec, 214 yds, 3 TD

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The Rebels landed seven big time recruits this week including another five-star player in defensive end Anfernee Temple out of Irvngton, NJ, who chose UNLV over Nebraska and Miami.

ANFERNEE TEMPLE
Position: Defensive End (National Rank: 14, #1 DE)
Tendency: Power Rusher
Stars: 5-Star
Class: High School
OVR: Unknown
Hometown: Irvington, NJ
Vitals: 6'3”, 272 lbs
Ratings: PWM: 84; STR: 88; TAK: 83; ACC: 84; SPD: 84; PUR: 79; HIT: 82
Abilities: Duress, Recoup
Mentals: Fan Favorite, Team Player
Development Trait: Unknown

LESTER CURL
Position: Free Safety (National Rank: 42, #1 FS)
Tendency: Hybrid
Stars: 4-Star
Class: High School
OVR: Unknown
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Vitals: 5'11”, 192 lbs
Ratings: SPD: 90; MAN: 78; ACC: 88; TAK: 67; AGI: 87; COD: 88; PLR: 73
Abilities: None
Mentals: Fan Favorite
Development Trait: Unknown

CAMERON HOOD
Position: Halfback (National Rank: 56, #8 HB)
Tendency: Elusive Back
Stars: 4-Star
Class: High School
OVR: Unknown
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Vitals: 5'9”, 196 lbs
Ratings: SPD:92; ACC:91; AGI: 91; CAR: 83; JKE: 83; COD: 89; SPN: 79
Abilities: None
Mentals: Clearheaded
Development Trait: Unknown

SEAN HALL
Position: Outside Linebacker (National Rank: 206, #9 OLB)
Tendency: Run Stopper
Stars: 4-Star
Class: High School
OVR: Unknown
Hometown: Syracuse, UT
Vitals: 6'3”, 240 lbs
Ratings: PUR: 83; TAK: 82; STR: 81; ACC: 86; SPD: 82; HIT: 77
Abilities: None
Mentals: Road Dog, Winning Time, Clearheaded
Development Trait: Unknown

DERON FUNCHESS
Position: Defensive End (National Rank: 217, #14 DE)
Tendency: Run Stopper
Stars: 4-Star
Class: High School
OVR: Unknown
Hometown: Suwanee, GA
Vitals: 6'3”, 269 lbs
Ratings: TAK: 79; BKS:83; STR: 82; PLR: 79; PUR: 80; ACC: 81; HIT: 78
Abilities: Recoup
Mentals: Winning Time, DL Rally, Road Dog
Development Trait: Unknown

JOHN BLASINGAME
Position: Quarterback (National Rank: 270, #19 QB)
Tendency: Scrambler
Stars: 4-Star
Class: High School
OVR: Unknown
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Vitals: 6'1”, 216 lbs
Ratings: THP:91; SHA: 83; MDA: 80; TOR: 83; SPD: 87; ACC: 90
Abilities: Magician, Option King, Extender
Mentals: Road Dog, Team Player
Development Trait: Unknown

RASHAAD DUNBAR
Position: Athlete (National Rank: 988, #59 ATH)
Position Change: Defensive End/Outside Linebacker
Tendency: Power Rusher
Stars: 3-Star
Class: High School
OVR: Unknown
Hometown: Murrieta, CA
Vitals: 6'2”, 246 lbs
Ratings: SPD: 90; MAN: 78; ACC: 88; TAK: 67; AGI: 87; COD: 88; PLR: 73
Abilities: Recoup
Mentals: Team Player
Development Trait: Unknown

[Deuce2223]

Way to close out the year the year.. Looks like recruiting is starting to get some traction.. The Defense is going to be full of playmakers for the next 4 years..

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what a season to start the Pac-12 and its showing on the recruiting trail getting all of those seemingly impact players