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PROUDLY THE AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

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American Athletic Conference Football...... 2 Commissioner Mike Aresco...... 3 15 Park Row West • Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Conference Staff...... 4-7 Switchboard - 401.244-3278 • Communications - 401.453.0660 Future Membership...... 8 www.TheAmerican.org ...... 9 American Bowl Lineup...... 10 American Athletic Conference Staff National Bowl Calendar...... 11 Commissioner...... Mike Aresco American Athletic Conference Notebook...... 12-13 Senior Associate Commissioner (Football & Marketing) ...... Nick Carparelli, Jr. Officiating Performance Standards...... 14 Senior Associate Commissioner (Administration)...... Donna DeMarco Egan Senior Associate Commissioner (Men’s )...... Paul Brazeau Instant Replay...... 15 Senior Associate Commissioner (Broadcasting & Digital Content)...... Tom Odjakjian The American On Television...... 16-17 Chief Financial Officer...... John Larson 2013 Nonconference Opponents...... 18-20 Associate Commissioner (Compliance and SWA Liaison) ...... Jennifer Condaras Associate Commissioner (Women’s Basketball)...... Danielle Donehew Associate Commissioner (Olympic Sports)...... James Siedliski The Teams Assistant Commissioner (Women’s Basketball Officiating)...... Barbara Jacobs UCF Knights...... 21-26 Senior Director of Digital Media...... Mark Hodgkin School Quick Facts...... 21 Director of Business Affairs...... Sue Eaton Storylines & Schedule...... 22 Director of Communications...... Sara Naggar Director of Communications...... Chuck Sullivan Coaching Staff...... 23 Director of Compliance...... Kenny Schank Coaching Records...... 24 Director of Football & Video Administration...... Michael Costa 2012 Statistics & Results...... 25 Director of Men’s Basketball Operations...... Shawn Murphy Director of Sport Administration...... Kristen Brown Year-By-Year Results...... 26 Director of Sport Administration...... Bobby Weygand ...... 27-32 Assistant Director of Broadcast Scheduling...... Michael Coyne UConn Huskies...... 33-38 Assistant Director of Sport Administration...... Patrick Colbert Cougars...... 39-44 Coordinator of Football Officiating...... Terry McAulay Branding and Event Coordinator...... Catherine Carmignani ...... 45-50 Digital Communications Coordinator...... Jamie Corun Memphis Tigers...... 51-56 Assistant to the Commissioner...... Lisa Zanecchia ...... 57-62 Executive Administrative Assistant...... Lois DeBlois USF Bulls...... 63-68 Administrative Assistant...... Wanda Factor Administrative Assistant...... Linda Yates SMU Mustangs...... 69-74 Receptionist...... Kathy Kirkpatrick Temple Owls...... 75-80 Communications Assistant...... Megan Erbes Communications Assistant...... Jordan Ozer Digital Network Assistant...... Allison White

American Athletic Confrence Almanac Series Results...... 82-84 Credits National Award Winners...... 85-89 Editor: Chuck Sullivan All-Time Polls...... 90-100 All-Time Bowl Appearances...... 101 Editorial Assistance: Sara Naggar, Megan Erbes, Jordan Ozer Composite Bowl Won-Loss Records...... 102 Printing: Charles Guillette - Colonial Lithograph, Inc. National Bowl Results...... 103-107 Attleboro, Mass.

Photography: Ben Solomon, , J. Meric, Bruce American Athletic Conference Media Services...... 108 Schwartzman and member school communications Media Relations Directory...... IBC offices. Cover photo by Ben Solomon.

Special Thanks: The American Athletic Conference would like to thank the athletics commu- nications departments of its member schools for their valuable assistance and cooperation in producing this publication.

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 1 THE AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

Not entirely unlike the which will give the conference unprecedented tion of American teams after the conference’s nation that provides its national exposure. The football portion of the BCS representative is determined. The Atlantic namesake, the American contract, which begins in the 2014 , Coast Conference will provide the opposition Athletic Conference calls for nearly 90 percent of conference-con- for the Russell Athletic Bowl, which is played in was born from an ideal trolled games on national broadcast or national Orlando, Fla. in which members with cable platforms. The first American Athletic The American also is a partner with the ambitious goals are pro- Conference Football Championship, which will Belk Bowl in Charlotte, N.C. Played in Bank of vided with the means to be played in 2015, will be carried either on ABC America Stadium, the Belk Bowl will select its succeed in their quests or ESPN on Championship Saturday. American Athletic Conference participant after for excellence. In men’s basketball, the new television deal the Russell Athletic Bowl with the ACC again With roots that extend calls for all conference-controlled games to providing the opponent. to three conferences, be televised, with more than 63 percent slot- The American and the Big 12 conferences the American Athletic Conference member- ted for national broadcast or national cable partner for the New Era at ship in 2013 – its debut season – consists of 10 – a minimum of 107 games. The entire postsea- in New York City. In the event institutions: the University of Central Florida, son tournament will be televised, including the that the Big 12 is unable to send an eligible team the , the University of championship game, which will be either on to the New Era Pinstripe Bowl, Notre Dame Connecticut, the , the ABC or ESPN. Sixty percent of the American’s could step in as the American team’s opponent. , the University of women’s basketball games will be carried on An American representative will face either Memphis, , Southern either national cable, regional sports networks an opponent from the Methodist University, the University of South or ESPN3. or the Conference USA champion as part of Florida and Temple University. American Athletic Conference teams will arrangements with the BBVA Compass Bowl In 2014-15, East Carolina University, Tulane have access to the pinnacle of college foot- in Birmingham, Ala., and the AutoZone Liberty University and the University of Tulsa come ball’s postseason structure, both in the coming Bowl in Memphis. aboard. The 2015-16 season sees the U.S. Naval season and beyond. In 2013-14, the league The league also holds a partnership with the Academy join the ranks in football only. champion will receive an automatic bid for Beef ‘O’Brady’s Bowl at in St. The American, which operated as the Big East the final edition of the Bowl Championship Petersburg, Fla. The Beef ‘O’Brady’s Bowl pairs Conference from 1979 to 2013, will immediately Series, including a spot in the VIZIO National the American representative against an oppo- take a place at the forefront of Division I athlet- Championship Game if it is ranked No. 1 or No. 2 nent from Conference USA. ics, with schools that have played in a combined in the final BCS standings. Moving forward, The The postseason lineup gives American five Bowl Championship Series games, won four American champion would be chosen for the Athletic Conference teams access to at least NCAA men’s basketball titles since 1999, and Playoff semifinals if it is among six postseason games. won eight NCAA women’s basketball champion- the top four teams following the regular season. The American Athletic Conference adminis- ships since 1995. Otherwise, the league would place its champion ters to its membership from a state-of-the-art Among the league’s 2013 members, seven of in either the , or Peach office located in Providence, R.I. The location The American’s 10 football teams have been Bowl if it is ranked higher than the champi- of the conference headquarters – just steps ranked in the top 13 in the BCS since 2006. Eight ons of Conference USA, the Mid-American from the city’s Amtrak station and 10 minutes of the 10 teams have been in the BCS top 25 in Conference, the from T.F. Green International Airport – gives the that span. The 2013-14 membership will also and the . conference easy access to its member schools. include the most recent NCAA men’s basketball The American has additional partnerships The conference headquarters is equipped (Louisville) and women’s basketball (UConn) with a number of bowl games that match confer- with a complete video production studio and champions. ence teams against opponents from the Atlantic small- and large-scale meeting rooms to accom- The 2013 season will mark the final year of Coast Conference, the , the modate the many coaches’ and administrators’ a six-year arrangement with ESPN that gives Southeastern Conference and Conference USA. meetings held on-site each year. The American national exposure on ABC televi- The Russell Athletic Bowl has the first selec- sion and the ESPN family of networks. ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC will carry a minimum of 19 American home football games each season. Championship Week in December includes three American games on either ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. At least four American games are featured on ESPN’s Thursday-night package. In addition, ESPN Regional Television will continue to produce and distribute its Game of the Week package to a nationally syndicated audience, reaching more than 30 million homes. Most of these games also will be available as part of the ESPN GamePlan subscription ser- vice. Finally, a minimum of five home games will be carried on ESPNU. Following the 2013 football season, the American Athletic Conference enters new tele- vision partnerships with ESPN and CBS Sports

2 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football CONFERENCE STAFF

Mike Aresco Commissioner Mike Aresco, one of the most influential lead- was the spearheading of expansion efforts, tiple new media rights ers in sports television and collegiate sports, which resulted in the addition of Tulane for CBS, CBS Sports was named Commissioner of the Big East University and the University of Tulsa and the Network and CBS Conference on August 14, 2012, and has over- transition to membership in all sports for East Interactive. He forged seen the successful rebranding of the league as Carolina University, which was originally admit- numerous basketball the American Athletic Conference. ted to the league for football only; the planning agreements with major In his first year as commissioner, Aresco for a conference digital network; successful conferences, including has overseen a strategic reinvention of the negotiations for the 2014 men’s and women’s the Big East, ACC, Big Conference which will keep The American at basketball championships at FedEx Forum in Ten, Pac-12 and Big 12. Aresco recently negoti- the forefront of Division I college athletics. Memphis, Tenn., and Mohegan Sun Arena in ated 10-year extensions of the Army-Navy and By the 2015-16 academic year, the American Uncasville, Conn., respectively; and the launch- Notre Dame-Navy football rivalries. Athletic Conference will include 11 all-sports ing of a brand marketing campaign. He is cur- Aresco was the creator and executive pro- members and Navy as a football-playing mem- rently working on the conference’s future bowl ducer of The Tony Barnhart Show, the criti- ber. The Conference will launch a football lineup. cally- acclaimed college football show, as well championship game for the first time in 2015 Aresco came to the conference from CBS as Courtside with Seth Davis, a highly-regarded and is the first league to explore staging its own Sports where he was Executive Vice President, weekly show devoted to college basketball, postseason . Programming. He was responsible for all col- both of which air on the CBS Sports Network. Aresco’s first months were marked by his suc- lege sports programming for CBS Sports and In 2004, he was appointed by the late NCAA cessful efforts to ensure the Conference’s place CBS Sports Network. Aresco oversaw the President Myles Brand to the Basketball within the – the new acquisition and management of CBS Sports Partnership, a select panel whose mission was system that will determine the national cham- college properties, including the NCAA Men’s to explore ways to improve and promote col- pion, beginning in 2014. Aresco was instrumen- Basketball Championship, regular-season col- lege basketball. He is a charter member of the tal in securing the arrangement that will put lege basketball and football, conference basket- steering committee of the / the American Athletic Conference champion ball championship games, football bowl games New York City Chapter of the National Football in a New Year’s Day system bowl if it is the and other programming. His responsibilities Foundation and serves on the board of the highest-ranked team among the champions of included game selection and scheduling, day- National Sports Marketing Network. five conferences. to-day operations, contract negotiations, iden- Aresco joined CBS Sports from ESPN where In the wake of the changes created by college tification of future acquisitions, development he was responsible for overseeing the acquisi- sports realignment, Aresco moved quickly to of programming strategies and coordination of tion, scheduling and development of long-term solidify the conference, leading negotiations new media and marketing initiatives. strategies for all ESPN college sports proper- that resulted in the most favorable financial Aresco played an integral role in the land- ties. Earlier in his tenure at ESPN, he was terms for the conference’s football schools, mark deal that created the CBS Sports-Turner responsible for programming a wide variety of after the withdrawal of the non-football-playing Broadcasting partnership, which resulted in sports properties, including College Football schools, who were referred to unofficially as the acquisition of the NCAA Men’s Division I Association, Big 10, and Pac-10 college foot- the Catholic 7. Basketball Championship rights through 2024. ball, NCAA events, including early rounds of He simultaneously led the negotiations that He managed the complex 14-year agreement the NCAA basketball tournament, the College resulted in television contracts with ESPN that provides expanded national broadcast and World Series and various professional sports and CBS Sports, which will give the American cable coverage of the NCAA basketball cham- events, including thoroughbred racing, Top Athletic Conference unprecedented national pionship. Aresco also was instrumental in Rank Boxing, CFL football, Australian Rules exposure with the two industry leaders in sports the CBS Television Network’s groundbreaking Football, rodeo and yachting. He was the archi- television. bundled rights agreement with the NCAA which tect of ESPN’s signature Thursday night college Aresco then quickly and successfully orga- granted CBS exclusive rights to the NCAA football series and helped develop ESPN’s Bowl nized the process whereby the conference was Tournament from 2003 through 2010. The 2010 Week. He joined ESPN in 1984 as Counsel and renamed the American Athletic Conference – a NCAA Championship won a Sports Emmy in was named Assistant General Counsel in 1988 name that was immediately accepted in the the Outstanding Playoff Coverage category. before moving to the programming department. college landscape – and he also oversaw the Aresco also played a key role in negotiating Aresco is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Tufts process that resulted in the new conference’s NCAA marketing agreements and in creating a University (B.A., magna cum laude, history), popular graphic identity. partnership with IMG and the NCAA to assist in the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at He has also successfully worked with the acquiring new NCAA corporate sponsors. He Tufts (M.A., international relations), where he conference schools to arrive at an equitable also was a significant contributor in the devel- held a John Moors Cabot Scholarship, and the distribution of existing revenue for the current opment of new media platforms for the NCAA University of Connecticut Law School (J.D.). He and new conference institutions, bringing about Championship, including March Madness on practiced law privately in Hartford, Conn., for a period of cohesiveness that is unprecedented Demand, a highly successful streaming plat- several years. in the league’s history. He has restructured the form. Aresco and his wife, Sharon, have two adult conference office staff to maximize efficiency In 2008, Aresco negotiated a historic 15-year sons, Matthew, an Emmy-nominated television and better serve the needs of the membership. agreement with the Southeastern Conference producer who owns a production company in Among his other significant accomplishments to televise the league’s football and basketball Connecticut, and Brett, an aspiring actor who on behalf of the American Athletic Conference games. The agreement also provided mul- lives in New York City.

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 3 CONFERENCE STAFF

Nick Carparelli, Jr. Donna DeMarco Egan Senior Associate Commissioner Senior Associate Commissioner (Football & Marketing) (Administration)

Nick Carparelli joined the conference staff in England Patriots during Donna DeMarco 2002 as an associate commissioner and was their first Egan has been part of promoted to his current position in 2009. He is championship season. the conference staff the conference’s primary football administrator, Working with legend- since 1988 and has been Senior Associate overseeing operations, officiating, bowl rela- ary Bill Commissioner for tionships, television and scheduling. Belichick, Carparelli coordinated team travel, Administration since Carparelli also serves as the conference’s directed the club’s summer training camp, was 2009. liaison with the league’s sponsorship and mar- involved with player personnel and supervised She is responsible for keting partners. gameday operations. He also coordinated all the daily management During his tenure with the conference, aspects of the Patriots’ participation in Super of the conference office and represents and Carparelli has become one of the foremost Bowl XXXVI. assists the commissioner with overall admin- administrators in college football. He serves as Before working for the Patriots, Carparelli istration and management of league matters. chair of the NCAA Football Issues Committee was a football administrator at the University of Before taking on her current role, DeMarco had been Associate Commissioner for and its postseason bowl licensing subcommit- Notre Dame, where he coordinated all recruit- Women’s Basketball from 2006-09 and was tee and formerly served on the NCAA Rules ing efforts, created travel and gameday itiner- Associate Commissioner for Olympic Sports Committee. aries and oversaw NCAA football compliance from 1996-2006. She began her career as an Carparelli’s annual work with constructing the matters. He spent two years as a graduate administrative assistant for Public Relations conference schedule has helped contribute to assistant coach at Syracuse University, where & Championships in 1988 before being pro- some of the highest-rated telecasts in college he helped the Orange to a win against Colorado moted to Director of Championship Operations football history. in the 1993 Fiesta Bowl. Between Notre Dame and subsequently Assistant Commissioner for He was instrumental in the assembly of the and Syracuse, Carparelli assisted in the recruit- Championships. conference’s current bowl structure — its most ment of several players who moved on to the DeMarco is a 1987 graduate of the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in lucrative and successful group of partnerships NFL, including Donovan McNabb and Justin communications and journalism. in league history — and led the way in the cre- Tuck. ation of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Originally from Cheshire, Conn., Carparelli Tom Odjakjian Stadium. He also helped establish the Beef ‘O’ is a 1990 graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Senior Associate Commissioner Brady’s Bowl in St. Petersburg, Fla. University with a bachelor’s degree in mechani- (Broadcasting & Digital Content) Before coming to the conference, Carparelli cal engineering. He added a master’s degree had been the director of operations for the New from Syracuse in 1994. Tom Odjakjian has served as Associate Commissioner at the John Larson conference since 1995. Chief Financial Officer His primary responsi- bilities include televi- John Larson joined sion negotiations for the conference staff as all sports, football tele- Interim Chief Financial vision scheduling and Officer in February 2013 assembly of the annual and was appointed on men’s basketball schedule. a full-time basis in July. Odjakjian was promoted to his current posi- Larson, who holds tion in 2013. CPA and CCM des- Before coming to the conference office, ignations, oversees Odjakjian served various roles at ESPN from all accounting and 1981-94, including as the director of college financial policies for the American Athletic sports. He was responsible for negotiation, Conference. acquisition, scheduling and budget supervision Larson has an extensive background in trea- for the network’s collegiate sports program- sury operations and accounting experience in ming. the financial services, insurance and public Odjakjian also served as Associate accounting industries. Commissioner of the Eastern College Athletic Larson holds an undergraduate degree in Conference and Assistant Sports Information economics from and Director at Princeton University. earned a master’s degree in accounting from Odjakjian is a 1976 graduate of Lafayette with the University of Hartford. a degree in economics and business.

4 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football CONFERENCE STAFF

Paul Brazeau Jennifer Condaras Terry McAulay Senior Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner Coordinator of Football Officiating (Men’s Basketball) (Compliance)

Paul Brazeau joined the conference staff in Jennifer Condaras Terry McAulay has 2012 as Senior Associate Commissioner for was promoted been the conference’s Men’s Basketball. to her current Coordinator of Football Brazeau is the lead administrator for all facets role as Associate Officiating since 2008. of the league’s men’s basketball operations, Commissioner for He is responsible for including direct involvement with coaches, Compliance in 2012. She the development, train- administrators, game officials, television part- had been an Assistant ing, recruitment and ners and sponsors. Commissioner since evaluation of football Before joining the conference, Brazeau served she joined the confer- officials within the con- as Vice President of Basketball Operations for ence in 2006. ference. the National Basketball Association. He worked Condaras’ responsibilities include coordina- McAulay has served as an NFL referee since with the NBA for more than a decade, oversee- tion and administration of the conference’s 2001 and he has worked five conference cham- ing game operations, scheduling, playing rules, day-to-day compliance services with member pionship games and two Super Bowls (XXXIX conduct and discipline. institutions. She provides interpretative sup- and XLIII). He was a side judge for four years Brazeau was the head men’s basketball port and rules education and is a liaison to the before becoming a referee. coach at Hartford from 1992-2000 and has been Senior Woman Administrators Committee. Before working at the NFL, McAulay was a as assistant at Ohio State and Boston College. Before joining the conference staff, Condaras referee with the Atlantic Coast Conference and A native of North Adams, Mass., Brazeau had served as Director of Compliance at the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. His col- earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston from 2001-05. She joined the lege officiating career began in 1989. College in 1981 and added a master’s degree Yellow Jacket staff as an assistant director in While working for the ACC, McAulay was the from that institution in 1988. 1999. referee for the 1998 BCS Championship Game A native of Charleston, W.Va., Condaras which was played at the in Miami. earned a bachelor’s degree in business admin- McAulay earned a bachelor’s degree from istration and a master’s degree in sport man- LSU in 1981 and master’s degree from Johns agement from West Virginia University. Hopkins in 1989.

Danielle Donehew James Siedliski Michael Costa Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner Director of Football & (Women’s Basketball) (Olympic Sports) Video Administration

Danielle Donehew has James Siedliski was Michael Costa joined served as the conference’s promoted to his current the full-time confer- Associate Commissioner position of Associate ence staff in 2011 as for Women’s Basketball Commissioner for Assistant Director since 2009. Olympic Sports in of Football & Video Donehew oversees 2006. He serves as Administration and was all aspects of women’s the league’s primary promoted to his current basketball operations, Olympic sports admin- position in 2013. including television, istrator, overseeing Costa assists in all scheduling, brand- management and oper- football administrative ing and messaging, and management of the ations of the conference’s 21 Olympic sport tasks and coordinates the conference’s football conference championship. She is the primary programs. video operations. liaison between the conference and member Siedliski has been a member of the NCAA Costa spent the 2010-11 season as the confer- institutions in women’s basketball matters. Divsion I Men’s Lacrosse Committee for the ence’s football and video administration assis- Before coming to the conference, Donehew past two years and will chair the committee tant. had been Executive Vice President of the in 2013. Before coming to the conference, Costa WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, where she was Siedliski came to the conference in 1998 served as a football game day operations intern involved with all areas of the franchise’s opera- as Director of Sport Administration and was with the Atlantic Coast Conference and assist- tions. She also spent seven years in vari- promoted to Assistant Commissioner for Sport ed with the South Florida Host Committee for ous capacities at the , Administration in 2000. Before coming to the Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. most recently as Assistant for conference, Siedliski had been Executive Originally from Lynchburg, Va., Costa is a Women’s Basketball. Director of the New Jersey Association of USA graduate of Guilford College and holds a mas- Donehew is a graduate of Georgia Tech, Track & Field. ter’s degree in sports management from Florida where she was a member of the Yellow Jacket Siedliski is a 1989 graduate of Rutgers State University. basketball team. University.

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 5 CONFERENCE STAFF

Mark Hodgkin Barbara Jacobs Kenny Schank Director of Digital Media Assistant Commissioner, Director of Compliance Women’s Basketball Officiating Joined Conference Staff: 2008 Mark Hodgkin joined Joined Conference Staff: 1995 the conference staff in 2009 as Director of Internet Services. He was named Senior Director of Digital Media in 2013. Hodgkin is responsi- ble for the conference’s new media efforts, including the official website, social media Susan Eaton Shawn Murphy platforms and online marketing. He also assists Director of Business Affairs Director of in the management of The American’s Digital Men’s Basketball Operations Joined Conference Staff: 1991 Network. Joined Conference Staff: 2001 Hodgkin came to the conference from Boston College, where he served as an Athletic Marketing and Media Relations Assistant. He also previously served as Director of Marketing at Bryant University. Hodgkin is a 2006 graduate of the University of . He added a master’s degree from Bryant University in 2008. Hodgkin is active with the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators and with the Sports Video Group. He is also on Sara Naggar Bobby Weygand the planning board of the Collegiate Athletics Director of Communications Director of Sport Administration Internet/Digital Association Joined Conference Staff: 2010 Joined Conference Staff: 2004

Chuck Sullivan Director of Communications

Chuck Sullivan was named Director of Communications at the conference in August 2007. He serves as the primary external rela- Kristen Brown Michael Coyne tions contact for foot- Director of Sport Administration Assistant Director ball and men’s basket- of Broadcast Scheduling Joined Conference Staff: 2010 ball and is the media Joined Conference Staff: 2006 relations coordinator for the conference’s annual champi- onship. Sullivan served as Director of Athletic Communications at Harvard from 2003-07, where he managed the external and internal communications efforts for the nation’s largest intercollegiate athletics program. Sullivan also served as Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications at Bryant from 1999-2003. He was Sports Information Director Patrick Colbert Catherine Carmignani Assistant Director Branding & Event Coordinator at the UMass Boston from 1995-99 and served of Sport Administration as an Athletic Communications Assistant at Joined Conference Staff: 2012 Princeton from 1993-95. Joined Conference Staff: 2012 Sullivan is a 1993 graduate of Boston University with a degree in broadcasting and film.

6 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football CONFERENCE STAFF

Jamie Corun Lisa Zanecchia Lois DeBlois Digital Communications Assistant to the Commissioner Senior Administrative Assistant Coordinator for Basketball & Administration Joined Conference Staff: 1982 Joined Conference Staff: 2012 Joined Conference Staff: 1991

Megan Erbes Jordan Ozer Allison White Communications Assistant Communications Assistant Digital Network Assistant

Joined Conference Staff: 2013 Joined Conference Staff: 2013 Joined Conference Staff: 2013

Wanda Factor Linda Yates Kathy Kirkpatrick Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Receptionist

Joined Conference Staff: 1999 Joined Conference Staff: 2002 Joined Conference Staff: 1990

American Athletic Conference Headquarters

The American Athletic Conference adminis- ters to its membership from a state-of-the-art office located in Providence, Rhode Island. The location of the conference headquarters — sit- uated just steps from the city’s Amtrak station and 10 minutes from T.F. Green International Airport — gives the conference easy access to its member schools and a direct connection to all of the major cities in the Northeast. The conference has been in its current location since 2010. The office is equipped with a complete video production studio, and small- and large-scale meeting rooms to easily accommodate the many coaches’ and adminis- trators’ meetings held on-site each year.

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 7 LOOKING AHEAD

Future Membership By the 2015-16 academic year, the American Athletic Conference will consist of 12 institutions spanning 10 states.

University of University of University of Central Florida Cincinnati Connecticut Orlando, Fla. Cincinnati, Ohio Storrs, Conn.

East Carolina University of University of University Houston Memphis Greenville, N.C. Houston, Texas Memphis, Tenn.

United States University of South Southern Methodist Naval Academy Florida University Annapolis, Md. Tampa, Fla. , Texas

Temple University Tulane University University of Philadelphia, Pa. New Orleans, La. Tulsa Tulsa, Okla.

8 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football THE BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

About the BCS 6. If any of the 10 slots remain open after application of provisions 1 The 2013-14 season will be the 16th year for the BCS, which is a five- through 5, and if no team qualifies under paragraph No. 5 and an at- game arrangement that is designed to match the two top-rated teams in large team from a conference with an annual automatic berth for its a national championship game and to create exciting and competitive champion is ranked No. 4 in the final BCS Standings, that team will match-ups among eight other highly regarded teams in four other bowl become an automatic qualifier, provided that no at-large team from games. It enhances the importance of the regular season and maintains the same conference qualifies for the NCG. the bowl system for the benefit of the game. It has been undeniably suc- cessful in achieving those goals; college football has never been more Pool of Eligible Teams popular, and the BCS is a significant reason for that. Additionally, it has If berths are available after the automatic qualifiers have been identi- provided more access to the major bowls, more television exposure, and fied, then the bowls shall select at-large participants from the “pool of more postseason revenue than ever before. eligible teams,” which shall include any Bowl Subdivision team that is The five bowl games are the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, the Discover Orange bowl-eligible and meets the following requirements: Bowl, the Game Presented by VIZIO, the Allstate , A. Has won at least nine regular-season games, and and the 2014 VIZIO BCS National Championship Game, which will be B. Is among the top 14 teams in the final BCS Standings played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The BCS is an event managed by the 10 NCAA Football Bowl Revenue Subdivision conferences, all of them “BCS Conferences,” and the inde- Each conference whose team qualifies automatically for the BCS pendent institutions through a series of contracts among bowls and receives approximately $23.9 million in net revenue. A second team television networks. The conferences are the American Athletic, Atlantic brings an additional $6.3 million to its conference. Notre Dame receives Coast, Big Ten, Big 12, Conference USA, Mid-American, Mountain West, $1.97 million. Army, Navy and Brigham Young also receive $100,000 each, Sun Belt, Pacific, and Southeastern. and each of the NCAA’s Football Championship Subdivision conferences receives $250,000: College Football Playoff Coming In 2014-15 Beginning with the 2014-15 season, college football will enter a new four-team playoff era. The format is simple: the best four teams, two semifinals played in bowl games and a championship game played in a different city each year. It’s the best of all worlds and the biggest innova- tion in the sport in decades. 2013-14 BCS Schedule BCS Automatic Qualifications 1. The top two teams in the final BCS Standings will play in the presented by VIZIO National Championship Game. January 1, 2014 4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN 2. The champions of the American Athletic, Atlantic Coast, Big Ten, Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, Calif. Big 12, Pac-12, and Southeastern Conferences will have automatic berths in one of the participating bowls each year through the 2013 regular season. Tostitos Fiesta Bowl 3. The champion of Conference USA, the Mid-American Conference, January 1, 2014 the Mountain West Conference or the Sun Belt Conference will earn 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN an automatic berth in a BCS bowl game if either: a:) Such team is University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. ranked in the top 12 of the final BCS Standings, or b:) Such team is ranked in the top 16 of the final BCS Standings and its ranking in the final BCS Standings is higher than that of a champion of a confer- ence that has an annual automatic berth in one of the BCS bowls. Allstate Sugar Bowl January 2, 2014 No more than one such team from Conference USA, the Mid- 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN American Conference, the Mountain West Conference, and the Sun Mercedez-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, La. Belt Conference shall earn an automatic berth in any year. (Note: A second team could be eligible for at-large selection.) If two or more teams from those conferences satisfy the provisions for an automatic berth, then the team with the highest finish in the final Discover Orange Bowl BCS Standings will receive the automatic berth, and the remaining January 3, 2014 team or teams will be in the pool of teams eligible for selection by 8 p.m. ET, ESPN the bowls as at-large teams. Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. 4. Notre Dame will have an automatic berth if it is in the top eight of the final BCS Standings.

5. If any of the 10 slots remain open after application of provisions 1 VIZIO BCS National Championship through 4, and an at-large team from a conference with an annual January 6, 2014 automatic berth for its champion is ranked No. 3 in the final BCS 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN Standings, that team will become an automatic qualifier, provided Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, Calif. that no at-large team from the same conference qualifies for the National Championship Game.

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 9 BOWL PARTNERSHIPS

The Lineup Russell Athletic Bowl In addition to the Bowl Championship Series, the American Athletic Conference also has agreements with a number of other postseason Florida • Orlando, Fla. bowl games. The conference’s current lineup, which began in the 2010 Dec. 28, 2013 • ESPN season, has The American paired against three of the other five automat- ic-qualifying Bowl Championship Series conferences in the postseason. vs. The American is in the final year of a four-year agreement with Florida Citrus Sports and the Russell Athletic Bowl to send a team to the Orlando, Fla., game. The Russell Athletic Bowl will have the first selection from The American after the league’s BCS representative has been determined. The American Athletic Conference’s opponent in the Russell Athletic Belk Bowl Bowl will be from the Atlantic Coast Conference. • Charlotte, N.C. The American extended its agreement with the Belk Bowl in Charlotte, Dec. 28, 2013 • ESPN N.C., through the 2013 season as well. The Belk Bowl will have the American’s third selection, after the BCS and Russell Athletic Bowl. The conference has been aligned with the Belk Bowl since the incep- vs. tion of the game in 2002. The game has averaged more than 62,000 fans and was named one of the five best startups in sports in the previous five years by Sports Business Journal. The 2010 season featured the introduction of a new bowl game in New York City when the New Era Pinstripe Bowl was played at Yankee Stadium. The New Era Pinstripe Bowl pits the fourth overall selection New Era Pinstripe Bowl from The American against a team from the Big 12 Conference. In the Yankee Stadium • Bronx, N.Y. event that the Big 12 is unable to supply a team for the game, Notre Dame Dec. 28, 2013 • ESPN could step in as the opponent of The American’s representative. The American also has longstanding deals with the BBVA Compass Bowl in Birmingham, Ala., and the Beef ‘O’Brady’s Bowl in St. Petersburg, vs. Fla. The conference additionally has an agreement with the AutoZone in Memphis, Tenn. The American will send teams to two of those three games in the 2013 season. The BBVA Compass Bowl pairs an American Athletic Conference team against an opponent from the Southeastern Conference at in Birmingham. BBVA Compass Bowl If an American team is chosen for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, the con- Legion Field • Birmingham, Ala. ference’s representative would face either the Conference USA cham- Jan. 4, 2014 • ESPN pion or an opponent from the Southeastern Conference. The Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl will be played for the fifth time in 2013. The American representative will face a Conference USA opponent at vs. Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium • Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 31, 2013 • ESPN

vs. or

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl Tropicana Field • St. Petersburg, Fla. Dec. 23, 2013 • ESPN

vs. The Russell Athletic Bowl is played at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.

10 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football 2013-14 BOWL CALENDAR

Date Bowl Game Conference Matchup Site TV Time Media Relations Dec. 21 Gildan Mountain West vs. Albuquerque, N.M. ESPN 2 p.m. RaeAnn McKernan newmexicobowl.com Pac-12 University Stadium (505) 925-5999 Dec. 21 Maaco Bowl Las Vegas Mountain West vs. Las Vegas, Nev. ABC 3:30 p.m. Mark Wallington lvbowl.com Pac-12 Sam Boyd Stadium (702) 732-3912 Dec. 21 Famous Potato Bowl Mid-American vs. Boise, Idaho ESPN 4:30 p.m. Michelle Smith idahopotatobowl.com Western Athletic Bronco Stadium (208) 424-1011 Dec. 21 R+L Carriers Conference USA vs. New Orleans, La. ESPN 9 p.m. Allison Hjortsberg neworleansbowl.com Sun Belt Mercedez-Benz Superdome (504) 525-5678 Dec. 23 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg American vs. St. Petersburg, Fla. ESPN 2 p.m. Jack Helig stpetersburgbowl.com Conference USA Tropicana Field (954) 634-2299 Dec. 24 Sheraton Bowl Conference USA vs. , Hawaii ESPN 8 p.m. David Matlin sheratonhawaiibowl.com Mountain West (808) 523-3688 Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Big Ten vs. Detroit, Mich. ESPN 6 p.m. Tim Moore littlecaesarspizzabowl.com Mid-American (313) 262-2010 Dec. 26 Co. Credit Union Mountain West vs. San Diego, Calif. ESPN 9:30 p.m. Mark Neville poinsettiabowl.net BYU Qualcomm Stadium (619) 285-5061 Dec. 27 presented by Northrop Grumman Atlantic Coast vs. , D.C. ESPN 2:30 p.m. Maureen Licursi militarybowl.org Army RFK Stadium (202) 776-2509 Dec. 27 Big Ten vs. Houston, Texas ESPN 6 p.m. Zac Emmons meinekecarcarebowloftexas.org Big 12 Reliant Stadium (832) 667-2220 Dec. 27 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Pac-12 vs. , Calif. ESPN 9:30 p.m. Doug Kelly kraftbowl.com Brigham Young AT&T Park (916) 649-0552 Dec. 28 New Era Pinstripe Bowl Big 12 vs. Bronx, N.Y. ESPN Noon Jason Latimer newerapinstripebowl.com American Yankee Stadium (718) 579-4519 Dec. 28 Belk Bowl Atlantic Coast vs. Charlotte, N.C. ESPN 3:20 p.m. Frank Kay belkbowl.com American Bank of America Stadium (704) 378-4400 Dec. 28 Russell Athletic Bowl Atlantic Coast vs. Orlando, Fla. ESPN 6:45 p.m. Greg Creese fcsports.com American Florida Citrus Bowl (407) 423-2476 Dec. 28 Buffalo Wild Wings Big Ten vs. Tempe, Ariz. ESPN 10:15 p.m. Kristen Pflipsen buffalowildwingsbowl.org Big 12 (480) 350-0900 Dec. 30 Bell Helicopter Mountain West vs. Dallas, Texas ESPN 11:45 a.m. Tim Simmons armedforcesbowl.com Navy Gerald J. Ford Stadium (303) 678-8484 Dec. 30 Franklin American Mortgage Atlantic Coast vs. Nashville, Tenn. ESPN 3:15 p.m. Brandon Cox musiccitybowl.com Southeastern LP Field (615) 743-3129 Dec. 30 Valero Big 12 vs. , Texas ESPN 6:45 p.m. Will Crumpackerl valeroalamobowl.com Pac-12 (210) 226-2695 Dec. 30 Big 12 vs. San Diego, Calif. ESPN 10:15 p.m. Mark Neville holidaybowl.com Pac-12 Qualcomm Stadium (619) 283-5808 Dec. 31 AdvoCare V100 Bowl Atlantic Coast vs. Shreveport, La. ESPN 12:30 p.m. Stefan Nolet advocarev100bowl.org Southeastern Independence Stadium (318) 221-0712 Dec. 31 Hyundai Atlantic Coast vs. El Paso, Texas CBS 2 p.m. Ana Chavez sunbowl.org Pac-12 Sun Bowl (915) 533-4416 Dec. 31 AutoZone Liberty Bowl Southeastern/American vs. Memphis, Tenn. ESPN 4 p.m. Harold Graeter autozonelibertybowl.org Conference USA/American Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (901) 795-7700 Dec. 31 Chick-Fil-A Bowl Atlantic Coast vs. Atlanta, Ga. ESPN 8 p.m. Matt Garvey chick-fil-abowl.com Southeastern (404) 586-8500 Jan. 1 TaxSlayer.com Big Ten vs. Jacksonville, Fla. ESPN Noon Cheri O’Neill gatorbowl.com Southeastern Jacksonville Municipal Stadium (904) 798-1700 Jan. 1 Heart of Dallas Bowl Big Ten vs. Dallas, Texas ESPNU Noon Tim Simmons theheartofdallas.org Conference USA Cotton Bowl (214) 774-1300 Jan. 1 Capital One Bowl Big Ten vs. Orlando, Fla. ABC 1 p.m. Greg Creese fcsports.com Southeastern Florida Citrus Bowl (407) 423-2476 Jan. 1 Big Ten vs. Tampa, Fla. ESPN 1 p.m. Mike Schulze outbackbowl.com Southeastern (813) 874-2695 Jan. 1 Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO BCS vs. BCS Pasadena, Calif. ESPN 5 p.m. Gina Chappin tournamentofroses.com Rose Bowl (626) 449-4100 Jan. 1 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl BCS vs. BCS Glendale, Ariz. ESPN 8:30 p.m. Kriten Pflipsen fiestabowl.org University of Phoenix Stadium (480) 350-0900 Jan. 2 Allstate Sugar Bowl BCS vs. BCS New Orleans, La. ESPN 8:30 p.m. John Sudsbury allstatesugarbowl.com Mercedez-Benz Superdome (504) 828-2440 Jan. 3 Discover Orange Bowl BCS vs. BCS Miami Gardens, Fla. ESPN TBD Larry Wahl orangebowl.org Sun Life Stadium (305) 341-4700 Jan. 3 AT&T Cotton Bowl Big 12 vs. Arlington, Texas Fox 7:30 p.m. Charlie Fiss attcottonbowl.com Southeastern Stadium (214) 634-7525 Jan. 4 BBVA Compass Bowl American vs. Birmingham, Ala. ESPN 1 p.m. Doug Grassian bbvacompassbowl.com Southeastern Legion Field (205) 733-3776 Jan. 5 GoDaddy Bowl Mid-American vs. Mobile, Ala. ESPN 9 p.m. Julie Jeter godaddybowl.com Sun Belt Ladd-Peeples Stadium (251) 635-0011 Jan. 7 Vizio BCS National Championship BCS No. 1 vs. Pasadena, Calif. ESPN 8:30 p.m. Gina Chappin bcsfootball.org BCS No. 2 Rose Bowl (626) 449-4100

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 11 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE NOTEBOOK

Introduction Coaching Tenure On The Other Hand The 2013 season will be the first for the American Ath- The American Athletic Conference has four head Only two of the 10 teams in The American return their letic Conference. The American consists of 10 Football coaches who have won a combined 501 games. The leading rusher from last year. Lyle McCombs of UConn Bowl Subdivision teams that will play eight conference other six coaches have won a combined 60 games. had 860 rushing yards and six , while Bran- games. The league champion will earn an automatic All-Time Head Coaching Victories don Hayes of Memphis had 576 yards and six TDs. berth to the Bowl Championship Series. Paul Pasqualoni, UConn 151 , Cincinnati 131 Welcome Aboard What’s In A Name? George O’Leary, UCF 112 The American is scheduled to undergo the following The American Athletic Conference existed as the Big , SMU 107 membership changes in the coming years: East Conference from 1979 through June 30, 2013. The , Louisville 25 2014 East Carolina, Tulane and Tulsa join league formally changed its name as of July 1. Willie Taggart, USF 16 the conference , Rutgers 9 2015 Navy joins the conference as a football-only Who We Are , Houston 6 member Six American Athletic Conference teams — Cincinnati, , Memphis 4 UConn, Louisville, Rutgers, USF and Temple — com- , Temple 0 Honor Roll peted in the Big East Conference last season. Four Two American Athletic Conference players were named teams — UCF, Houston, Memphis and SMU — played Familiar Faces to the preseason watch list for the , in Conference USA. Nine of the 10 American Athletic Conference teams which goes to the top player in the nation. Louisville return their starting from last season. USF QB Teddy Bridgewater threw for 3,718 yards and 27 Perfect 10 is the only team that does not return last year’s starter. touchdowns, helping the Cardinals to the Big East title The American Athletic Conference has three teams Team Returning Quarterback and a win against Florida in the Alllstate Sugar Bowl last (UCF, Cincinnati, Louisville) that won at least 10 games UCF Blake Bortles season. UCF QB Blake Bortles was named to the watch last year. The only conference that has more teams Cincinnati Brendon Kay list after his 3,059-yard, 25- performance in with double-digit wins from last year is the SEC (six). UConn Chandler Whitmer 2012. Bortles led the Knights to the Conference USA Houston David Piland East Division title and a win against Ball State in the Half And Half Louisville Teddy Bridgewater Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl. Five of the 10 American Athletic Conference teams Memphis Jacob Karam played in a bowl game last season. Teams from The Rutgers Gary Nova American were 4-1 in bowl games last season. SMU Temple Chris Coyer (HB in 2013) Ordering Rings Four of the 10 teams in The American won or shared their conference’s regular-season championship last year. Cincinnati, Louisville and Rutgers were part of a four-way tie for first in the final Big East standings, while UCF won the Conference USA East Division crown.

7-10 Split Seven of the 10 teams in the American Athletic Con- ference have been ranked in the top 25 of the Bowl Championship Series standings since 2008: Team Years Ranked UCF 2010 Cincinnati 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 UConn 2008 Houston 2009, 2011 Louisville 2012 Rutgers 2012 USF 2008, 2009

Best Of The Best Five of the 10 teams in The American have earned top-10 rankings in the BCS since the 2006 season: Team Highest Ranking - Year Cincinnati No. 3 - 2009 Houston No. 6 - 2011 Louisville No. 3 - 2006 Rutgers No. 6 - 2006 USF No. 2 - 2007 Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater helped Louisville to a second straight Big East title and a win against Florida in the Allstate Sugar Bowl in 2012

12 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE NOTEBOOK

2013 Composite Schedule Players To Watch In 2013

Thursday, August 29 Friday, October 18 Keep an eye on these American Athletic Conference players, who could challenge Akron at UCF (7 p.m., ESPN3) UCF at Louisville * (8 p.m., ESPN) for all-America honors in 2013. Towson at UConn (7:30 p.m., ESPN3) Rutgers at Fresno State (10:30 p.m., ESPNU) Saturday, October 19 Blake Bortles, Jr., QB, UCF UConn at Cincinnati * Threw for 3,059 yards and 25 touchdowns with Friday, August 30 Brigham Young at Houston seven . Earned All-Conference Texas Tech at SMU (8 p.m., ESPN) SMU at Memphis * USA Second Team honors. Southern at Houston (8:30 p.m., ESPN3) Army at Temple Greg Blair, Sr., LB, Cincinnati Saturday, August 31 Saturday, October 26 Led the Big East with 138 tackles in 2012 and Purdue at Cincinnati (Noon, ESPNU) UConn at UCF * was an All-Big East First Team choice. Temple at Notre Dame (3:30 p.m., NBC) Houston at Rutgers * McNeese State at USF (7 p.m., ESPN3) Louisville at USF * Temple at SMU * Austen Bujnoch, Sr., OG, Cincinnati Sunday, September 1 Veteran of 24 career starts who earned All-Big Ohio at Louisville (3:30 p.m., ESPN) Wednesday, October 30 East First Team honors in 2012. Cincinnati at Memphis * (8 pm, ESPN2) Friday, September 6 Yawin Smallwood, Jr., LB, UConn UCF at Florida International (8 p.m., CBS SN) Thursday, October 31 Enjoyed a breakout season that produced 120 USF at Houston * (7 p.m., ESPN) tackles and All-Big East First Team honors as Saturday, September 7 a sophomore. Cincinnati at (Noon, ESPN2/ESPNU) Saturday, November 2 USF at Michigan State Temple at Rutgers * (Noon, ESPN Regional) Richie Leone, Sr., P, Houston (Noon, ESPN2/ESPNU) Award semifinalist last year after Houston at Temple * (Noon, ESPN Regional) Friday, November 8 averaging 45.5 yards per punt. Greg Blair, Cincinnati Eastern at Louisville (Noon, ESPN3) Louisville at UConn * (8:30 p.m., ESPN2) Norfolk State at Rutgers (Noon, CBS SN) Duke at Memphis (4:30 p.m., ESPN3) Saturday, November 9 Derrick Mathews, Jr., LB, Houston Montana State at SMU (8 p.m., ESPN3) Houston at UCF * Had 126 tackles and 11 tackles for loss on SMU at Cincinnati * his way to All-Conference USA Second Team Saturday, September 14 Tennessee-Martin at Memphis accolades in 2012. Louisville at Kentucky (1 p.m., ESPN) Eastern Michigan at Rutgers (1 p.m., ESPN3) Saturday, November 16 Teddy Bridgewater, Jr., QB, Louisville Fordham at Temple (1 p.m., ESPN3) UCF at Temple * Earned Big East Offensive Player of the Year UCF at Penn State (6 p.m., ) Cincinnati at Rutgers * honors as a sophomore after throwing for 3,718 Northwestern State at Cincinnati UConn at SMU * yards and 27 touchdowns. (7 p.m., ESPN3) Houston at Louisville * Florida Atlantic at USF (7 p.m., ESPN3) Memphis at USF * DeVante Parker, Jr., WR, Louisville at UConn (7:30 p.m., ESPN3) Big-play receiver who caught 10 touchdown Memphis at Middle Tennessee (7 p.m., CSS) Thursday, November 21 passes and earned All-Big East First Team Rutgers at UCF * (7:30 p.m., ESPN) plaudits in 2012. Saturday, September 21 Florida International at Louisville Saturday, November 23 (Noon, ESPN Regional) Cincinnati at Houston * Hakeem Smith, Sr., SS, Louisville Houston at Rice 1 (3 p.m., FSN) UConn at Temple * A three-time All-Big East selection and the Cincinnati at Miami (Ohio) Memphis at Louisville * leader of Louisville’s defense. Michigan at UConn SMU at USF * State at Memphis , Sr., P, Memphis Arkansas at Rutgers Friday, November 29 Three-time All-Conference USA selection SMU at Texas A&M USF at UCF * (ABC/ESPN/ESPN2) who averaged 43.4 yardds per punt in 2012. SMU at Houston * (ABC/ESPN/ESPN2) Brandon Coleman, Rutgers Saturday, September 28 Brandon Coleman, Jr., WR, Rutgers South Carolina at UCF Saturday, November 30 Had 10 touchdown catches and 718 receiving UConn at Buffalo Rutgers at UConn * yards last season, earning All-Big East Second Houston at Texas-San Antonio (FSN) Temple at Memphis * Team plaudits. SMU at TCU Miami (Fla.) at USF Thursday, December 5 Temple at Idaho Louisville at Cincinnati * (7:30 pm, ESPN) Antwan Lowery, Sr., OG, Rutgers A 305-pound guard who earned an All-Big East Saturday, October 5 Saturday, December 7 First Team nod in 2012. UCF at Memphis * UCF at SMU * Cincinnati at USF * Memphis at UConn * Garrett Gilbert, Sr., QB, SMU Louisville at Temple * USF at Rutgers * Threw for 2,932 yards and 15 touchdowns and Rutgers at SMU * added eight rushing touchdowns as a junior.

Thursday, October 10 * American Athletic Conference game 1 Randall Joyner, Sr., LB, SMU Rutgers at Louisville * (7:30 p.m., ESPN) Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas 2 BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, Texas Had 93 tackles with three interceptions and five pass breakups in 2012. Friday, October 11 All times Eastern; all dates and times subject to Temple at Cincinnati * (ESPN/ESPN2) change DeDe Lattimore, Sr., LB, USF Top returning tackler who had 76 stops and 3.5 Saturday, October 12 Additional television listings will be announced as USF at UConn * they become available sacks a year ago. Memphis at Houston 2 (Noon) * , So., LB, Temple Was the Big East Defensive Rookie of the Year Tyler Matakevich, Temple after making 101 tackles in just eight starts.

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 13 OFFICIATING STANDARDS

Individual Standards The American Athletic Conference Officiating Performance Standards are a foundation upon which Accuracy and Consistency Rules and Mechanics Knowledge evaluations for officials, including instant replay, are 1. Officiating Accuracy 1. Knowledge of the Rules and Philosophy based. As part of this comprehensive program, the • Makes accurate calls and no-calls • Thoroughly understands and can correctly apply overall evaluation system has three main functions • Correctly enforces penalties NCAA rules relevant to position — in order of importance — training, preparation and • Understands and can competently apply complete performance review. 2. Officiating Consistency NCAA rules and American Athletic Conference In addition to an expectation of a high level of • Makes consistent calls and no-calls from game- philosophy accuracy, there are two general areas in which all to-game, team-to-team, play-to-play and player- • Scores at least 80% on the annual Proctored Rules officials must perform. They must function effectively to-player or Replay Exam within a crew and they must function effectively as an individual. Expectations in both areas are clearly Field Presence 2. Knowledge of Officiating Mechanics and Procedures defined in these standards by identifying the core 1. Decisiveness • Performs pre-snap position mechanics confidently, performance criteria within each category. • Makes straightforward or easy-to-make calls or precisely and consistently replay decisions quickly, firmly and unmistakably • Follows play mechanics (after the snap) deliber- Crew Standards • Takes necessary time before making a difficult call ately, fluidly and consistently On-Field Crew Officiating or a call on an obstructed play • Can execute correct mechanics when Crew is short 1. Game Flow and Control members • Crew members work together to ensure their game 2. Professionalism performance does not interrupt game flow • Respects coaches, players, media, stadium person- Personal Qualities • Crew members work together to help control game nel, crew, etc. 1. Leadership 2. Teamwork • Interacts with coaches, players, media, stadium • Referees work tirelessly to get the absolute best • Crew members share responsibility for game offi- personnel, etc., in a confident, appropriate, and performance from each individual and his crew as ciating deliberate manner a whole • When appropriate, the crew works together in con- • Makes precise signals when communicating • Veteran officials work closely with the referee to ferences involving rule application and/or enforce- • Uses whistles and flags effectively assist him both on and off the field in the develop- ment ment of the crew and less experienced crewmates. 3. Game Oversight • Meets or exceeds most performance standards Off-Field Crew Work • Displays an awareness of game status and chang- and works to improve performance in areas where 1. Game Readiness es, whether or not primary responsibility standards are not being met • Crew prepares to correctly officiate the distinguish- • Performs preventative officiating to facilitate game • Works to make Crew members better by sharing ing characteristics of each game flow experience and wisdom • Crew prepares to work as a team to manage any game situation There are two additional components to Field 2. Strives for Improvement Presence for Referees. • Demonstrates objectivity when assessing or dis- 2. Performance Assessment 4. Game and Replay Facilitation cussing own performance and areas for improve- • Crew conducts useful development-focused dis- • Provides steady, efficient pace during game ment cussions about game performance • Correctly administers replay challenge • Works to improve performance and competence • Comes prepared for the American Athletic 3. Game Production 5. Call Announcements Conference officiating clinic as well as all position • Crew establishes confidence and uses preventative • Effectively communicates call announcements and crew meetings/conversations officiating to facilitate game flow • Demonstrates professional growth throughout the • Crew ensures that game timing and TV require- Fitness and Appearance season and from season to season ments are met 1. Fitness 3. Character • Crew sets expectations with stadium staff to ensure • Passes annual physical examination based on • Maintains American Athletic Conference image and efficient operations American Athletic Conference requirements integrity guidelines • Crew ensures equipment is functioning properly • Maintains necessary physical fitness to perform • Crew performs all administrative tasks accurately officiating duties and be in proper position through- and in a timely manner out game • Submits required physical evaluation forms from Specific areas of responsibility for the Referee as the personal physician indicating he can safely meet crew chief that are expected in the area of Off-Field the physical demands of officiating Crew Work. • Notifies Conference office of any illness, injury 4. Team Building or other factor that may prevent full execution of • Fosters an environment of camaraderie and a duties shared vision • Serves as a trusted liaison between the Crew and 2. Appearance the League supervisory staff • Maintains an athletic appearance • Wears a clean, neat, and properly fitted uniform 5. Meeting and Discussion Facilitation • Presents himself in appropriate attire when rep- • Ensures effective facilitation of pre-game meetings resenting Conference at various functions, during • Ensures effective facilitation of post-game discus- travel to and from events, and during pre and post sions game responsibilities

14 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football INSTANT REPLAY

THE OBJECTIVE Passes Kicks The American Athletic Conference instant replay ARTICLE 2. Reviewable plays involving passes include: ARTICLE 4. Reviewable plays involving kicks include: system is a process whereby video review is used to a. Pass ruled complete, incomplete or intercepted a. Touching of a kick. confirm, reverse or let stand certain on-field decisions anywhere in the field or play or an end zone. b. Player beyond the neutral zone when kicking the made by game officials, and is designed to allow for b. Forward pass touched by a player or an official. ball. specific types of officiating calls to be immediately c. Forward pass or forward handing when a ball car- c. Kicking team player advancing a ball after a poten- reviewed and corrected during all Conference and rier is or has been beyond the neutral zone. tial muffed kick/ by the receiving team. nonconference home games. d. A forward pass or forward handing after a change d. Scrimmage kick crossing the neutral zone. of team possession THE STANDARD e. Pass ruled forward or backward when thrown from Miscellaneous The instant replay process operates under the fun- behind the neutral zone. ARTICLE 5. damental assumption that the ruling on the field is 1. If the pass is ruled forward and is incomplete, the a. The number of players on the field by either team correct. The replay official may reverse a ruling if, play is reviewable only if there is clear recovery during a live ball. and only if, the video evidence convinces him beyond of a loose ball in the immediate continuing action b. Clock adjustment when a ruling is reviewed. all doubt that the ruling was incorrect. Without such after the loose ball. If the replay official does not c. Clock adjustment at the end of any quarter indisputable video evidence, the replay official must have indisputable video evidence as to which (Exception: Rule 3-2-5-b). If, at the end of any allow the ruling to stand. The replay system will not team recovers, the ruling of incomplete pass quarter, the game clock expires, either during a guarantee that all officiating mistakes are corrected. stands. down in which it should be stopped by rule when 2. If the replay official reverses an incomplete the ball becomes dead or following the down THE SOURCE forward pass ruling and the ball is recovered, it upon a request for an available team timeout, the During televised games, all reviewable video will belongs to the recovering team at the spot of the replay official may restore time only under these come directly from the television network broadcast- recovery and any advance is nullified. conditions: ing the game (ABC Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, ERT, etc.). In 1. The replay official has indisputable video evi- non-televised games, all reviewable video will come Dead Ball and Loose Ball dence that time should have remained on the directly from four in-house video cameras. The review ARTICLE 3. Reviewable plays involving potential dead game clock when the ball became dead or when process will never use both television and in-house balls and loose balls include: the team timeout was granted; cameras in any one game. The American Athletic a. Loose ball by a potential passer ruled a fumble. 2. In the second and fourth quarters only, the team Conference has upgraded its replay system to include b. Loose ball by a passer ruled incomplete forward in possession when the ball became dead would high-definition-capture and playback-to-HD monitors. pass when there is clear recovery in the immediate next put the ball in play from scrimmage; continuing action after the loose ball. 3. In the fourth quarter only, either the score is tied the process 1. If the replay official does not have indisputable or the team that will next snap the ball is behind The American Athletic Conference instant replay video evidence as to which team recovers, the by eight points or fewer; and system is not the NFL model. A review can be trig- ruling of incomplete pass stands. 4. The replay official’s video evidence includes gered by the replay official in the press box, or the 2. If the replay official rules fumble, the ball the timeout signal by an official in the case head coach on the field. The replay officials will have belongs to the recovering team at the spot of the where the game clock should have stopped for available to them the video coming directly from the recovery and any advance is nullified. a requested team timeout. television production truck by the network broadcast- c. Live ball not ruled dead in possession of a ball d. Correcting the number of a down. ing the game or from four in-house video cameras. carrier. 1. This includes the result of a penalty enforcement The DVSport HD Digital Replay System will be used d. Loose ball ruled dead or live ball ruled dead in pos- that includes an automatic first down or loss of for all reviews. Unlike the NFL, there is no limit to the session of a ball carrier when the clear recovery down. number of plays that can be reviewed by the replay of a loose ball occurs in the immediate continuing 2. The correction may be made at any time within official. Coaches are limited to one challenge per action. that series of downs or before the ball is legally game. If a coach’s challenge is successful, he retains 1. If the ball is ruled dead and the replay official put in play following that series. the challenge, which he may use only once more does not have indisputable video evidence as e. Any person who is not a player interfering with live- during the game. Thus, a coach may have a total of to which team recovers, the dead-ball ruling ball action occurring in the field of play (Rule 9-2-3). two challenges if and only if his initial challenge is stands. f. The player-disqualification portion of the penalty for successful. After a review has been completed, if the 2. If the replay official rules that the ball was not targeting fouls under 9-1-3 and 9-1-4. The point of on-field ruling is reversed, that team’s timeout will not dead, it belongs to the recovering team at the initial contact and use of the crown of the helmet be charged. spot of the recovery and any advance is nullified. are reviewable; however, the targeting action itself e. Ball carrier’s forward progress with respect to a is not reviewable. Note that if the disqualification is The coaching staff will have access to the live game first down. reversed the 15-yard penalty remains.. feed in its respective coaching booth in order to pro- f. Catch or recovery of a fumble by a Team A player vide information to the head coach as to whether a other than the fumbler before any change of pos- Limitations on Reviewable Plays play should be challenged. session during fourth down or a try. ARTICLE 6. No other plays or officiating decisions g. Ball carrier in or out of bounds. If a ball carrier are reviewable. However, the replay official may cor- THE PLAYS is ruled out of bounds, the play is not reviewable, rect egregious errors, including those involving the The following plays are subject to review under except as in Rules 12-3-1-a and 12-3-3-d. game clock, whether or not a play is reviewable. This American Athletic Conference instant replay: h. Catch or recovery of a loose ball by a player poten- excludes fouls that are not specifically reviewable tially touching a sideline or end line. (Reviewable fouls: Rules 12-3-2-c and d and 12-3-4-b Scoring Plays i. A loose ball touching on or beyond a sideline, goal and 12-3-5-a). ARTICLE 1. Reviewable plays involving a potential line, or end line, touching a pylon, or breaking the score include: plane of a goal line. a. A potential touchdown or safety. [Exception: Safety by penalty for fouls that are not specifically review- able.]. b.  attempts if and only if the ball is ruled (a) below or above the crossbar or (b) inside or outside the uprights when it is lower than the top of the uprights. If the ball is higher than the top of the uprights as it crosses the end line, the play may not be reviewed.

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 15 THE AMERICAN ON TELEVISION

College football fans can enjoy an exciting season of American THE NATIONAL SCENE Athletic Conference football on television in 2013. The American has The American Athletic Conference will have an extensive schedule of games an exclusive agreement with ESPN Inc. that gives the conference on national television. The following telecasts were known at press time. Other extensive television exposure. In addition to contracted games on games will be added via the 12-day and 6-day advance selection process. ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN Regional Television, American ESPN Athletic Conference teams will appear on NBC, CBS Sports Network, Fri., Aug. 30 Texas Tech at SMU 8 p.m. FSN, CSS and the Big Ten Network in selected road nonconference Sun., Sept. 1 Ohio at Louisville 3:30 p.m. games. Sat., Sept. 14 Louisville at Kentucky 1 p.m. The 2013 season is the last year of a six-year arrangement with Thu., Oct. 10 Rutgers at Louisville * 7:30 p.m. ESPN that gives the conference significant exposure on the ESPN Fri., Oct. 18 UCF at Louisville * 8 p.m. Thu., Oct. 31 USF at Houston * 7 p.m. family of networks. ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU will carry a minimum Thu., Nov. 21 Rutgers at UCF * 7:30 p.m. of 24 American home games this season. Every conference-controlled Thu., Dec. 5 Louisville at Cincinnati * 7:30 p.m. game will be televised on the above platforms or on ESPN3. The American Athletic Conference Game of the Week, produced ESPN2 by ESPN Regional Television, is one of the largest regional college Wed., Oct. 30 Cincinnati at Memphis * 8 p.m. football networks in the nation. In addition, nearly all games broadcast Fri., Nov. 8 Louisville at UConn * 8:30 p.m. by ERT are offered as part of the ESPN GamePlan subscription service and ESPN3. ESPN Regional Television is the largest syndicator of col- ESPN or ESPN2 Fri., Oct. 11 Temple at Cincinnati * 8:30 p.m. lege sports programming in the United States. ESPN3 is ESPN’s live multi-screen sports network, giving fans an ESPN2 or ESPNU online destination that delivers thousands of global sports events Sat., Sept. 7 Cincinnati at Illinois Noon annually, including more than 400 college football games. It is USF at Michigan State Noon available at no cost to approximately 86 million homes with a high- speed Internet connection from an affiliated provider, as well as to ABC, ESPN or ESPN2 approximately 21 million U.S. college students and U.S.-based military Fri., Nov. 29 USF at UCF * TBD personnel. It is also accessible through ESPN on Xbox LIVE and on SMU at Houston * TBD Sat., Dec. 7 TBD TBD smartphones and tablets through the WatchESPN app through an TBD TBD affiliated provider. Currently, ESPN and ESPN2 both reach nearly 100 million house- ESPNU holds across the nation. ESPNU’s reach has expanded to 74 million Thu., Aug. 29 Rutgers at Fresno State 10:30 p.m. households. Sat., Aug. 31 Purdue at Cincinnati Noon

ESPN3 Thu., Aug. 29 Akron at UCF 7 p.m. Towson at UConn 7:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 30 Southern at Houston 8:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 31 McNeese State at USF 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 7 Eastern Kentucky at Louisville Noon Duke at Memphis 4:30 p.m. Montana State at SMU 8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 14 Eastern Michigan at Rutgers 1 p.m. Fordham at Temple 1 p.m. Northwestern State at Cincinnati 7 p.m. Florida Atlantic at USF 7 p.m. Maryland at UConn 7:30 p.m.

NBC Sat., Aug. 31 Temple at Notre Dame 3:30 p.m.

Big Ten Network Sat., Sept. 14 UCF at Penn State 6 p.m.

CBS SN Fri., Sept. 6 UCF at Florida International 8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 7 Norfolk State at Rutgers Noon

FSN Sat., Sept. 21 Houston at Rice 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 28 Houston at Texas-San Antonio TBD

All times Eastern and subject to change. * American Athletic Conference game

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American Athletic Conference Game of the Week The 2013 season will feature nine editions of the American Athletic Conference Game of the Week, including eight consecutive Saturdays, at noon beginning Sept. 7. The following dates and games were scheduled at press time. Many picks will be made later in the season as 12-day selections are made.

Eamon McAnaney will handle play-by-play duties for the American Athletic Conference Game of the Week. He will be joined in the booth by former NFL , while Brooke Weisbrod reports from the sidelines.

Date Game Sat., Sept. 7 Houston at Temple Sat., Oct. 5 TBA Sat., Oct. 12 USF at UConn or Memphis at Houston Sat., Oct. 19 TBA Sat., Oct. 26 TBA Sat., Nov. 2 Temple at Rutgers Sat., Nov. 9 Houston at UCF or SMU at Cincinnati Sat., Nov. 16 TBA Sat., Nov. 23 TBA Eamon McAnaney Brooke Weisbrod

American Athletic Conference Syndication Station Lineup Visit TheAmerican.org for the latest station lineup for the ESPN Regional/American Athletic Conference Game of the Week. The syndication network clearance report is listed by DMA market. Games will be available through syndication to nearly 30 states and more than 45 million households and available to the rest of the nation on ESPN3. Additional channels will be added throughout the season (stations may not carry all games every week – check local listings or the TheAmerican.org for schedule).

Rank Market State Station(s) Rank Market State Station(s) 1 New York N.Y. SNY 68 Roanoke-Lynchburg Va. MASN 3 Ill. WCIU, WCIU-DT4, WCIU-DT2 76 Toledo Ohio WTVG-DT2 4 Philadelphia Pa. WPVI, WPVI-DT2 84 Syracuse N.Y. SNY 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Texas KTXD 85 Madison Wis. WMSN 8 Washington D.C. MASN 87 Chattanooga Tenn. WRCB 10 Houston Texas KUBE-DT4 88 Waco-Temple Texas KCEN-DT2 14 Tampa-St. Petersburg Fla. WFTS 89 Colorado Springs-Pueblo Colo. Altitude Sports 17 Denver Colo. Altitude Sports 95 South Bend-Elkhart Ind. WMYS 19 Orlando-Daytona Beach Fla. WKCF 101 Fort Smith Ark. WKFTA 23 Pa. WTAE-DT2 102 Johnstown-Altoona Pa. WHVL 27 Baltimore Md. MASN, MASN2 104 Evansville Ind. WTVW 30 Hartford-New Haven Conn. SNY 107 Tyler-Longview Texas KCEB 32 Columbus Ohio WWHO 110 Youngstown Ohio WYTV-DT2 35 Cincinnati Ohio WKRC, EKRC 115 Lansing Mich. WHTV 36 San Antonio Texas KCWX, KCWX-DT2 128 La Crosse-Eau Claire Wis. KQEG 43 Harrisburg-Lancaster Pa. WLYH 144 Salisbury Md. MASN 44 Norfolk-Newport News Va. MASN 157 Binghamton N.Y. SNY 48 Louisville Ky. WHAS, WHAS-DT2 172 Utica N.Y. SNY 49 Memphis Tenn. TBD 174 Elmira N.Y. SNY 50 Jacksonville Fla. WAWS-DT2 177 Watertown N.Y. SNY 52 Buffalo N.Y. SNY 178 Harrisonburg Va. MASN 54 Wilkes Barre-Scranton Pa. WQMY 183 Charlottesville Va. MASN 57 Richmond Va. MASN 185 Grand Junction Colo. Altitude Sports 58 Albany N.Y. SNY 195 Cheyenne Wyo. Altitude Sports 63 Dayton Ohio WBDT

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AKRON BUFFALO FORDHAM Conference:...... Mid-American Conference:...... Mid-American Conference:...... Patriot League Stadium:...... InfoCision Stadium (30,000) Stadium:...... UB Stadium (29,013) Stadium:...... Jack Coffey Field (7,000) Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... Joe Moorhead Akron Record:...... 1-11 (one year) Buffalo Record:...... 9-27 (three years) Fordham Record:...... 6-5 (one year) Overall Record:...... 141-73-2 (20 years) Career Record:...... 9-27 (three years) Career Record:...... 6-5 (one year) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 7/7 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 9/8 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 5/6 Media Relations Contact:...... Gregg Bach Media Relations Contact:...... Jon Fuller Media Relations Contact:...... Joe DiBari E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (330) 972-6106 Phone:...... (716) 645-6762 Phone:...... (718) 817-4240 Website:...... GoZips.com Website:...... BuffaloBulls.com Website:...... FordhamSports.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 1-11 2012 Overall Record:...... 4-8 2012 Overall Record:...... 6-5 2012 Conference Record:...... 0-8 (7th, MAC East) 2012 Conference Record:...... 3-5 (4th, MAC East) 2012 Conference Record:...... N/A

ARKANSAS DUKE FRESNO STATE Conference:...... Southeastern Conference:...... Atlantic Coast Conference:...... Mountain West Stadium:...... Razorback Stadium (72,000) Stadium:...... (33,941) Stadium:...... Bulldog Stadium (41,031) Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... Tim DeRuyter Arkansas Record:...... 0-0 (first year) Duke Record:...... 21-40 (five years) Fresno State Record:...... 9-4 (one year) Overall Record:...... 68-24 (seven years) Overall Record:...... 65-69 (11 years) Career Record:...... 9-4 (one year) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 5/8 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 9/5 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 7/8 Media Relations Contact:...... Zack Higbee Media Relations Contact:...... Art Chase Media Relations Contact:...... Jason Clay E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (479) 575-5786 Phone:...... (919) 684-2614 Phone:...... (559) 278-6577 Website:...... ArkansasRazorbacks.com Website:...... GoDuke.com Website:...... GoBulldogs.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 4-8 2012 Overall Record:...... 6-7 2012 Overall Record:...... 9-4 2012 Conference Record:...... 2-6 (6th, SEC West) 2012 Conference Record:...... 3-5 (5th, ACC Coastal) 2012 Conference Record:...... 7-1 (1st)

ARKANSAS STATE EASTERN KENTUCKY IDAHO Conference:...... Sun Belt Conference:...... :...... Independent Stadium:...... Liberty Bank Stadium (30,406) Stadium:...... (20,000) Stadium:...... Kibbie Dome (16,000) Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... Dean Hood Head Coach:...... Paul Petrino Arkansas State Record:...... 0-0 (first year) Eastern Kentucky Record:...... 34-23 (five years) Idaho Record:...... 0-0 (first year) Overall Record:...... 0-0 (first year) Overall Record:...... 34-23 (five years) Career Record:...... 0-0 (first year) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 7/5 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 9/8 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 7/3 Media Relations Contact:...... Jerry Scott Media Relations Contact:...... Michael Clark Media Relations Contact:...... Becky Paull E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (870) 972-3547 Phone:...... (859) 622-6170 Phone:...... (208) 885-0211 Website:...... AStateRedWolves.com Website:...... DSUHornets.com Website:...... GoVandals.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 10-3 2012 Overall Record:...... 8-3 2012 Overall Record:...... 1-11 2012 Conference Record:...... 7-1 (1st) 2012 Conference Record:...... 6-2 (2nd) 2012 Conference Record:...... 1-5 (6th, WAC)

ARMY FLORIDA ATLANTIC ILLINOIS Conference:...... Independent Conference:...... Conference USA Conference:...... Big Ten Stadium:...... Michie Stadium (38,000) Stadium:...... FAU Stadium (29,419) Stadium:...... Memorial Stadium (60,670) Head Coach:...... Rich Ellerson Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... Tim Beckman Army Record:...... 17-32 (four years) Florida Atlantic Record:...... 3-9 (one year) Illinois Record:...... 2-10 (one year) Career Record:...... 77-73 (13 years) Overall Record:...... 3-9 (one year) Career Record:...... 23-26 (four years) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 7/8 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 7/8 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 9/4 Media Relations Contact:...... Brian Gunning Media Relations Contact:...... Katrina McCormack Media Relations Contact:...... Kent Brown E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (845) 938-6871 Phone:...... (561) 297-3163 Phone:...... (217) 244-6533 Website:...... GoArmySports.com Website:...... FAUSports.com Website:...... FightingIllini.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 2-10 2012 Overall Record:...... 3-9 2012 Overall Record:...... 2-10 2012 Conference Record:...... N/A 2012 Conference Record:...... 2-6 (8th, Sun Belt) 2012 Conference Record:...0-8 (6th, Big Ten Leaders)

BRIGHAM YOUNG FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL KENTUCKY Conference:...... Independent Conference:...... Conference USA Conference:...... Southeastern Stadium:...... LaVell Edwards Stadium (63,470) Stadium:...... FIU Stadium (18,000) Stadium:...... Commonwealth Stadium (67,942) Head Coach:...... Bronco Mendenhall Head Coach:...... Ron Turner Head Coach:...... Brigham Young Record:...... 74-29 (eight years) Florida International Record:...... 0-0 (first year) Kentucky Record:...... 0-0 (first year) Career Record:...... 74-29 (eight years) Career Record:...... 42-61 (nine years) Career Record:...... 0-0 (first year) Starters Returning:...... 8/6 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 3/3 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 6/5 Media Relations Contact:...... Brett Pyne Media Relations Contact:...... Joe Hornstein Media Relations Contact:...... Tony Neely E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (801) 422-4912 Phone:...... (305) 348-6666 Phone:...... (859) 257-3838 Website:...... BYUCougars.com Website:...... FIUSports.com Website:...... UKAthletics.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 8-5 2012 Overall Record:...... 3-9 2012 Overall Record:...... 5-7 2012 Conference Record:...... N/A 2012 Conference Record:...... 2-6 (8th, Sun Belt) 2012 Conference Record:...... 2-6 (4th, SEC East)

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MARYLAND MICHIGAN STATE NOTRE DAME Conference:...... Atlantic Coast Conference:...... :...... Independent Stadium:...... Byrd Stadium (51,500) Stadium:...... Spartan Stadium (75,005) Stadium:...... Notre Dame Stadium (80,795) Head Coach:...... Randy Edsall Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... Maryland Record:...... 6-18 (two years) Michigan State Record...... 51-28 (six years) Notre Dame Record:...... 28-11 (three years) Career Record:...... 80-88 (14 years) Career Record:...... 69-45 (nine years) Career Record:...... 199-68-2 (22 years) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 7/5 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 8/7 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 8/6 Media Relations Contact:...... Matt Taylor Media Relations Contact:...... John Lewandowski Media Relations Contact:...... Michael Bertsch E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (301) 314-7065 Phone:...... (517) 355-2271 Phone:...... (574) 631-8642 Website:...... UMTerps.com Website:...... MSUSpartans.com Website:...... UND.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 4-8 2012 Overall Record:...... 7-6 2012 Overall Record:...... 12-1 2012 Conference Record:...... 2-6 (5th, ACC Atlantic) 2012 Conference Record:...3-5 (4th, Big Ten Legends) 2012 Conference Record:...... N/A

MCNEESE STATE MIDDLE TENNESSEE OHIO Conference:...... :...... Conference USA Conference:...... Mid-American Stadium:...... Cowboy Stadium (17,610) Stadium:...... Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium (30,788) Stadium:...... Penden Stadium (24,000) Head Coach:...... Matt Viator Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... McNeese State Record...... 39-15 (five years) Middle Tennessee Record:..... 43-48 (seven years) Ohio Record:...... 59-44 (eight years) Career Record:...... 39-15 (five years) Career Record:...... 43-48 (seven years) Overall Record:...... 117-63 (14 years) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 7/8 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 9/8 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 7/5 Media Relations Contact:...... Matthew Bonnette Media Relations Contact:...... Mark Owens Media Relations Contact:...... Tom Symonds E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (337) 475-5207 Phone:...... (615) 898-2450 Phone:...... (740) 593-1193 Website:...... McNeeseSports.com Website:...... GlBlueRaiders.com Website:...... OhioBobcats.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 7-4 2012 Overall Record:...... 8-4 2012 Overall Record:...... 9-4 2012 Conference Record:...... 4-3 (4th) 2012 Conference Record:...... 6-2 (2nd, Sun Belt) 2012 Conference Record:...... 4-4 (3rd, MAC East)

MIAMI (FLA.) MONTANA STATE PENN STATE Conference:...... Atlantic Coast Conference:...... :...... Big Ten Stadium:...... Sun Life Stadium (76,916) Stadium:...... Mackay Stadium (29,993) Stadium:...... Beaver Stadium (106,572) Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... Bill O’Brien Miami (Fla.) Record:...... 13-11 (two years) Montana State Record:...... 50-21 (six years) Penn State Record:...... 8-4 (one year) Career Record:...... 40-45 (eight years) Career Record:...... 226-121-5 (33 years) Career Record:...... 8-4 (one year) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 10/8 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 8/6 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 8/6 Media Relations Contact:...... Chris Yandle Media Relations Contact:...... Bill Lamberty Media Relations Contact:...... Jeff Nelson E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (305) 284-3248 Phone:...... (406) 994-5133 Phone:...... (814) 865-1757 Website:...... HurricaneSports.com Website:...... MSUBobcats.com Website:...... GoPSUSports.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 7-5 2012 Overall Record:...... 11-2 2012 Overall Record:...... 8-4 2012 Conference Record:...... 5-3 (1st, ACC Coastal) 2012 Conference Record:...... 7-1 (1st) 2012 Conference Record:....6-2 (1st, Big Ten Leaders)

MIAMI (OHIO) NORFOLK STATE PURDUE Conference:...... Mid-American Conference:...... Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference:...... Big Ten Stadium:...... Fred C. Yager Stadium (24,286) Stadium:...... William “Dick” Price Stadium (30,000) Stadium:...... Ross-Ade Stadium (62,500) Head Coach:...... Interim Head Coach:...... Pete Adrian Head Coach:...... Darrell Hazell Miami (Ohio) Record:...... 8-16 (two years) Norfolk State Record:...... 47-43 (eight years) Purdue Record...... 0-0 (first year) Career Record:...... 8-16 (two years) Career Record:...... 83-80-1 (15 years) Career Record:...... 16-10 (two years) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 8/6 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 8/6 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 5/9 Media Relations Contact:...... Mike Pearson Media Relations Contact:...... Matt Michalec Media Relations Contact:...... Matt Rector E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (513) 529-4329 Phone:...... (757) 823-2628 Phone:...... (765) 494-3196 Website:...... MURedHawks.com Website:...... NSUSpartans.com Website:...... PurdueSports.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 4-8 2012 Overall Record:...... 4-7 2012 Overall Record:...... 6-7 2012 Conference Record:...... 3-5 (4th, MAC East) 2012 Conference Record:...... 2-6 (9th) 2012 Conference Record:... 3-5 (4th, Big Ten Leaders)

MICHIGAN NORTHWESTERN STATE RICE Conference:...... Big Ten Conference:...... Southland Conference:...... Conference USA Stadium:...... Michigan Stadium (109,901) Stadium:...... Turpin Stadium (15,971) Stadium:...... Rice Stadium (47,000) Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... Jay Thomas Head Coach:...... Michigan Record:...... 19-7 (two years) Northwestern State Record...... 0-0 (first year) Rice Record:...... 30-44 (six years) Career Record:...... 66-57 (10 years) Career Record:...... 27-35 (six years) Career Record:...... 51-59 (nine years) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 6/6 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 8/8 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 9/10 Media Relations Contact:...... Justin Dickens Media Relations Contact:...... Doug Ireland Media Relations Contact:...... Chuck Pool E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (734) 763-4423 Phone:...... (318) 357-6467 Phone:...... (713) 348-5775 Website:...... MGoBlue.com Website:...... NSUDemons.com Website:...... RiceOwls.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 8-5 2012 Overall Record:...... 4-7 2012 Overall Record:...... 7-6 2012 Conference Record:..6-2 (2nd, Big Ten Legends) 2012 Conference Record:...... 2-5 (5th) 2012 Conference Record:...... 4-4 (3rd, C-USA West)

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SOUTH CAROLINA TEXAS A&M Conference:...... Southeastern Conference:...... Southeastern Stadium:...... Williams-Brice Stadium (80,250) Stadium:...... (82,589) Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... South Carolina Record:...... 66-37 (eight years) Texas A&M Record:...... 11-2 (one year) Career Record:...... 208-77-2 (23 years) Overall Record:...... 46-19 (five years) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 6/5 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 6/5 Media Relations Contact:...... Steve Fink Media Relations Contact:...... Alan Cannon E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (803) 777-7987 Phone:...... (979) 845-5447 Website:...... GamecocksOnline.com Website:...... AggieAthletics.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 11-2 2012 Overall Record:...... 11-2 2012 Conference Record:...... 6-2 (3rd, SEC East) 2012 Conference Record:...... 6-2 (2nd, SEC East)

SOUTHERN TEXAS TECH Conference:...... Southwestern Athletic Conference:...... Big 12 Stadium:...... Ace W. Mumford Stadium (29,000) Stadium:...... Jones AT&T Stadium (60,454) Head Coach:...... Dawson Odums Head Coach:...... Southern Record:...... 4-5 (second year) Arkansas Record:...... 0-0 (first year) Career Record:...... 4-5 (second year) Overall Record:...... 0-0 (first year) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 4/5 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 6/9 Media Relations Contact:...... Christopher Jones Media Relations Contact:...... Blayne Beal E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (225) 771-3791 Phone:...... (806) 742-2770 Website:...... GoJagsSports.com Website:...... TexasTech.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 4-7 2012 Overall Record:...... 8-5 2012 Conference Record:...... 3-6 (2nd, SWAC West) 2012 Conference Record:...... 4-5 (6th)

TCU TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO Conference:...... Big 12 Conference:...... Conference USA Stadium:...... Amon G. Carter Stadium (45,000) Stadium:...... Alamodome (65,000) Head Coach:...... Head Coach:...... TCU Record...... 116-32 (12 years) Texas-San Antonio Record:...... 12-10 (two years) Career Record:...... 116-32 (12 years) Career Record:...... 72-25 (eight years) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 6/9 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 10/8 Media Relations Contact:...... Mark Cohen Media Relations Contact:...... Kyle Stephens E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (817) 257-5394 Phone:...... (210) 458-4551 Website:...... GoFrogs.com Website:...... GoUTSA.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 7-6 2012 Overall Record:...... 8-4 2012 Conference Record:...... 4-5 (5th) 2012 Conference Record:...... 3-3 (4th, WAC)

TENNESSEE-MARTIN TOWSON Conference:...... Ohio Valley Conference:...... Colonial Athletic Association Stadium:...... Hardy M. Graham Stadium (7,500) Stadium:...... Stadium (11,198) Head Coach:...... Jason Simpson Head Coach:...... Tennessee-Martin Record:...... 45-34 (seven years) Towson Record:...... 19-26 (four years) Career Record:...... 45-34 (seven years) Career Record:...... 22-33 (five years) Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 6/6 Starters Returning (Off./Def.):...... 9/7 Media Relations Contact:...... Ryne Rickman Media Relations Contact:...... Dan O’Connell E-Mail:...... [email protected] E-Mail:...... [email protected] Phone:...... (731) 881-7632 Phone:...... (410) 704-3102 Website:...... UTMSports.com Website:...... TowsonTigers.com 2012 Overall Record:...... 8-3 2012 Overall Record:...... 7-4 2012 Conference Record:...... 6-2 (2nd) 2012 Conference Record:...... 6-2 (2nd)

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Location:...... Orlando, Fla. Enrollment:...... 59,767 Founded:...... 1963 Nickname: ...... Knights Colors: ...... Black and Gold Website: ...... UCFAthletics.com Stadium: ...... Bright House Networks Stadium (45,323/Grass) President: ...... Dr. John C. Hitt Director of Athletics: ...... Head Coach: ...... George O’Leary (New Hampshire ’69)

MEDIA RELATIONS Associate Director of Communications: ...... Brian Ormiston Office Phone: ...... (407) 823-2409 Mobile: ...... (407) 920-1223 E-mail: ...... [email protected] Press Box Phone: ...... (407) 822-0386

KNIGHT TEAM FACTS 2012 Record/Finish: ...... 10-4/7-1 Conference USA (tied, 1st-East) All-Time Record: ...... 203-185-1 (.523) Bowl Appearances: ...... 5 Bowl Record: ...... 2-3 (.400) Last Bowl Appearance: ...... 2012 Beef ‘O’Brady’s Bowl (UCF 38, Ball State 17) Offensive System:...... Multiple Defensive System:...... Multiple 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ...... 31/22 Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 12/12

UCF KNIGHTS

Dr. John C. Hitt Todd Stansbury George O’Leary Brian Ormiston President Director of Athletics Head Coach Communications

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STORYLINES DEFENSE 2013 Schedule UCF won four Conference USA East Division Two of the three players who registered 100 titles in its eight years in the league, including tackles last year — SS Clayton Geathers and LB Thu., Aug. 29 Akron the 2012 divisional title. Terrance Plummer — return for 2013. 7 p.m., ESPN3 Series: Akron leads, 5-3 Notable: UCF and Akron competed together in the The Knights have won at least 10 games in two The Knights led Conference USA in scoring Mid-American Conference between 2000 and 2004. of the last three seasons, including last year’s defense (22.1 ppg) and pass defense (217.7 10-4 campaign. ypg) last year. Fri., Sept. 6 at Florida International 8 p.m., CBS SN Series: Tied, 1-1 Head coach George O’Leary has an all-time UCF has allowed 22.5 points per game or less in Notable: The home team has won each of the first record of 112-88, including a 60-55 mark at UCF. each of the last four seasons. two games in the series.

UCF began its football program in 1979, compet- The Knights will need to replace the production Sat., Sept. 14 at Penn State ing at the NCAA Division III level. The Knights of seven of their top 10 tacklers from last season. 6 p.m., Big Ten Network Series: Penn State leads, 2-0 moved to Division II in 1982, became a Football Geathers, Plummer and CB Brandon Alexander Notable: UCF and Penn State will kick off the 2014 Championship Subdvision program in 1990 and are the only three returning players who finished season in , Ireland. moved to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 1996. among the team’s top 10 last season. Sat., Sept. 28 South Carolina OFFENSE TBD Series: South Carolina leads, 3-0 The Knights return their starting quarterback, SPECIAL TEAMS Notable: First meeting between the schools since three starting linemen, their starting tight end, K Shawn Moffitt went 10-for-14 on field goal 2005. their second-leading rusher and five of their attempts and was 6-for-6 from inside 30 yards. top six wide receivers from last year’s offense. Sat., Oct. 5 at Memphis WR JJ Worton averaged 10.6 yards on 25 punt TBD Series: UCF leads, 8-1 Six of the returning offensive players earned returns last year and is back to handle those Notable: UCF has won the last eight meetings against All-Conference USA honors last year. duties once again. the Tigers.

QB Blake Bortles was named to the preseason Fri., Oct. 18 at Louisville watch list for the Maxwell Award, which goes 8 p.m., ESPN Series: Louisville leads, 1-0 to the nation’s outstanding player. Bortles threw Notable: The only previous meeting between the for 3,059 yards and 25 touchdowns last season. Knights and Cardinals was in 1985.

Four returning receivers had least 25 catches, Sat., Oct. 26 UConn 380 yards and three touchdowns a year ago. TBD Series: First meeting Notable: First conference home game for UCF as a member of The American.

Sat., Nov. 9 Houston TBD Series: UCF leads, 3-1 Notable: Last meeting in Orlando saw the Knights upset the 13th-ranked Cougars 37-32 in 2009.

Sat., Nov. 16 at Temple TBD Series: First meeting Notable: Both schools were formerly members of the Mid-American Conference.

Sat., Nov. 21 Rutgers 7:30 p.m., ESPN Series: Rutgers leads, 1-0 Notable: Rutgers was a 49-25 winner in the 2009 St. Petersburg Bowl in the only previous meeting.

Fri., Nov. 29 USF TBD, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 Series: USF leads, 4-0 Notable: First meeting between the Sunshine State rivals since 2008.

Sat., Dec. 7 at SMU TBD Series: UCF leads, 4-1 Notable: The home team has won the last four meet- ings, including UCF’s 42-17 win last year. Quarterback Blake Bortles

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George O’Leary At A Glance George O’Leary Hometown: Central Islip, N.Y. Head Coach Family: Wife – Sharon; Children - Chris, Trish, Tim, Marty In his 10th year at UCF in 2013, George Alma Mater (Year): New Hampshire (1969) Hired at UCF: Dec. 8, 2003 O’Leary has helped the Knights achieve dozens of historic firsts including games Collegiate/Professional Career in front of sellout crowds on campus, indi- 1980-84 Defensive Line Coach, Syracuse vidual accolades for student-athletes, two 1985-86 Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line, conference championships, four division Syracuse titles and trips to prestigious bowl games. 1987-91 /Defensive Line, For O’Leary, it has been business as usual. Georgia Tech Since taking over the program in 1992-93 Defensive Line Coach, San Diego Chargers 2004, O’Leary has made sure that UCF 1994 Interim Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/ Defensive Line, Georgia Tech has reached new heights. The longest- 1995-2001 Head Coach, Georgia Tech tenured coach in the American Athletic 2002 Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line, Conference, the veteran head coach has Vikings molded his program into a consistent win- 2003 Defensive Coordinator, ner on and off of the field. 2004- Head Coach, UCF Before heading off to the American Athletic Conference for 2013, O’Leary and his Knights had work to do in Conference Assistant Coaches USA. And they made 2012 another memo- rable season. UCF went on to earn its record. The squad made five bowl appearances Jim Fleming fourth East Division title and post a 10-4 record, under O’Leary. Defensive Coordinator tying for the second-most victories in a single From 1995-2001, Georgia Tech recorded five season. It culminated in a 38-17 thumping of Ball winning seasons in six years. His 1998 squad won / State in the 2012 Beef `O’ Brady’s Bowl. the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship O’Leary guided the 2010 Knights to the school’s and played in the Gator Bowl on New Year’s first 11-win season, the C-USA championship Day. O’Leary’s Georgia Tech teams won at least Running Backs and an AutoZone Liberty Bowl win over Georgia. seven games on four occasions , including a The Knights earned their first-ever national rank- 10-win campaign in 1998 and nine victories in Sean Beckton ings in 2010, finishing the year at No. 20 in the 2000. The 2000 National Coach of Wide Receivers coaches poll and O’Leary was rewarded with the the Year, O’Leary was named the ACC Coach of C-USA Coach of the Year award as voted on by the Year in 1998 and 2000. Mike Buscemi Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator his peers for the third time in six years. One trademark of O’Leary’s tenure as a head The 2010 season surpassed even the 2007 year coach has been the quality of his coaching Kirk Callahan when O’Leary guided the Knights to what was staffs. He has had five assistants later garner Defensive Backs then arguably the finest campaign in program head coaching jobs: (Maryland), history. UCF won 10 contests, claimed the C-USA Randy Edsall (Connecticut), (Duke) and Lorenzo Costantini Championship and participated in the AutoZone Bill O’Brien (Penn State) at Georgia Tech and Defensive Line Liberty Bowl in front of a nationally-televised Brian Polian (Nevada) at UCF. Both Friedgen and audience on ESPN. Edsall have led schools to BCS conference titles. Brent Key Offensive Line O’Leary has already left his stamp on the Prior to coming to UCF, O’Leary served on Knights’ program. When he arrived in Orlando Minnesota’s NFL coaching staff for two seasons. Tyson Summers in 2004, UCF was not a factor on the regional or In 2003, he was the Vikings’ defensive coordina- national scenes. tor. O’Leary served as the defensive line coach O’Leary rebuilt the program from the ground for San Diego from 1992-93. up. He lobbied for new facilities, toured the state O’Leary had the first of two stints at Georgia to gain publicity, restocked UCF with top recruits Tech from 1987-91. He served as the defen- and made sure his student-athletes excelled in sive coordinator/defensive line coach. The team their studies. finished 11-0-1 in 1990 and won the national O’Leary has experience coaching on the pro- championship, defeating Nebraska in the Florida fessional level and, as a result, has helped Citrus Bowl. several Knights move on to the NFL. Ten Knights A Long Island native, O’Leary received his first who played under O’Leary have been selected coaching job at the collegiate level at Syracuse in the NFL Draft. (1980-86). He coached the defensive line and O’Leary was the head coach at Georgia Tech was the assistant head coach his final two from 1994-2001 after taking over as interim head seasons. coach for the final three games of the 1994 sea- O’Leary was born in Central Islip, N.Y., and son. During his seven-year stint at Georgia Tech, attended Central Islip High School. He attended O’Leary guided the Yellow Jackets to a 52-33 the University of New Hampshire.

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George O’Leary Year-By-Year

YEAR SCHOOL OVERALL CONFERENCE BOWL FINAL RANK 1994 * Georgia Tech 0-3 0-2 1995 Georgia Tech 6-5 5-3 1996 Georgia Tech 5-6 4-4 1997 Georgia Tech 7-5 5-3 Carquest (defeated West Virginia, 35-30) 25/- 1998 Georgia Tech 10-2 7-1 Gator (defeated Notre Dame, 35-28) 9/11 1999 Georgia Tech 8-4 5-3 Gator (lost to Miami (Fla.), 28-13) 21/20 2000 Georgia Tech 9-3 6-2 Peach (lost to LSU, 28-14) 17/19 2001 * Georgia Tech 7-5 4-4 24/- 2004 UCF 0-11 0-8 2005 UCF 8-5 7-1 Hawaii (lost to Nevada, 49-48 ot) 2006 UCF 4-8 3-5 2007 UCF 10-4 7-1 Liberty (lost to State, 10-3) 2008 UCF 4-8 3-5 2009 UCF 8-5 6-2 St. Petersburg (lost to Rutgers, 45-24) 2010 UCF 11-3 7-1 Liberty (defeated Georgia, 10-6) 2011 UCF 5-7 3-5 2012 UCF 10-4 7-1 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s (defeated Ball State, 38-17)

Georgia Tech Record (eight years) 52-33 36-22 2-2 .612 .621 .500

UCF Record (nine years) 60-55 43-29 2-3 .521 .597 .400

Career Record (16 years) 112-88 79-54 4-5 .560 .612 .444

O’Leary served as interim head coach at Georgia Tech for the last three games of the 1994 season. He coached the first 12 games of the 2001 season at Georgia Tech, but did not coach the team in the Bowl.

All-Time UCF Coaches TENURE W L T PCT 1979-81 14 12 1 .537 Sam Weir 1982 0 10 0 .000 * 1983-84 6 12 0 .333 Jerry Anderson * 1984 1 3 0 .250 Gene McDowell 1985-97 86 61 0 .585 * 1998-2003 36 30 .545 * 2003 0 2 .000 George O’Leary 2004- 60 55 .521 Total 203 185 1 .523

*Jerry Anderson coached the final four games of the 1984 season after the resignation of Lou Saban; Alan Gooch coached the final two games of the 2003 season after Mike Kruczek was relieved of his duties. Don Jonas

Gene McDowell

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2012 RESULTS (10-4, 7-1 CUSA) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Date Opponent Result RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G 8/30 at Akron W, 56-14 MURRAY, Latavius 11 198 1137 31 1106 5.6 15 83 100.5 9/8 at Ohio State L, 16-31 Johnson, Storm 13 113 565 58 507 4.5 4 48 39.0 9/15 Florida International W, 33-20 Total 14 527 2800 255 2545 4.8 33 83 181.8 9/29 Missouri L, 16-21 Opponents 14 544 2516 334 2182 4.0 21 69 155.9 10/4 East Carolina * W, 40-20 10/13 Southern Mississippi * ot W, 38-31 PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 10/20 at Memphis * W, 35-17 Bortles, Blake 14 144.5 251-399-7 62.9 3059 25 64 218.5 10/27 at Marshall * W, 54-17 Gabbert, Tyler 7 185.0 2-4-0 50.0 25 1 13 3.6 11/3 SMU * W, 42-17 Total 14 145.8 257-412-7 62.4 3158 28 64 225.6 11/10 at UTEP * W, 31-24 Opponents 14 119.8 288-480-11 60.0 3048 16 80 217.7 11/17 at Tulsa * L, 21-23 11/24 UAB * W, 49-24 12/1 at Tulsa ot L, 27-33 RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 12/21 vs Ball State 1 W, 38-17 Worton, J.J. 14 44 594 13.5 5 36 42.4 Godfrey, Jeff 14 39 429 11.0 3 46 30.6 1 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl, St. Petersburg, Fla. Hall, Rannell 14 35 631 18.0 4 56 45.1 MCDUFFIE, Quincy 14 28 350 12.5 3 64 25.0 TEAM STATISTICS MURRAY, Latavius 11 27 231 8.6 4 28 21.0 UCF OPP PERRIMAN, Breshad 14 26 388 14.9 3 45 27.7 SCORING 496 309 Total 14 257 3158 12.3 28 64 225.6 Points Per Game 35.4 22.1 Opponents 14 288 3048 10.6 16 80 217.7 FIRST DOWNS 301 292 Rushing 145 133 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Passing 144 140 Worton, J.J. 25 266 10.6 0 50 Penalty 12 19 Total 25 266 10.6 0 50 RUSHING YARDAGE 2545 2182 Opponents 16 151 9.4 2 66 Yards gained rushing 2800 2516 Yards lost rushing 255 334 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Rushing Attempts 527 544 Hall, Rannell 18 350 19.4 0 44 Average Per Rush 4.8 4.0 MCDUFFIE, Quincy 17 582 34.2 3 99 Average Per Game 181.8 155.9 Total 38 943 24.8 3 99 TDs Rushing 33 21 Opponents 55 1094 19.9 0 44 PASSING YARDAGE 3158 3048 Comp-Att-Int 257-412-7 288-480-11 Average Per Pass 7.7 6.3 |------PATs ------| Average Per Catch 12.3 10.6 SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Average Per Game 225.6 217.7 MURRAY, Latavius 19 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 114 TDs Passing 28 16 Moffitt, Shawn 0 10-14 58-63 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 88 TOTAL OFFENSE 5703 5230 MCDUFFIE, Quincy 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 54 Total Plays 939 1024 Bortles, Blake 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-2 0 0 48 Average Per Play 6.1 5.1 Total 55 17-25 50-53 0-0 1 1-2 0 0 433 Average Per Game 407.4 373.6 Opponents 29 20-25 28-28 0-0 1 1-1 0 0 264 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 38-943 55-1094 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 25-266 16-151 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G INT RETURNS: #-Yards 11-246 7-45 Bortles, Blake 14 486 285 3059 3344 238.9 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 24.8 19.9 MURRAY, Latavius 11 198 1106 0 1106 100.5 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 10.6 9.4 Total 14 939 2545 3158 5703 407.4 INT RETURN AVERAGE 22.4 6.4 -LOST 13-8 26-16 Opponents 14 1024 2182 3048 5230 373.6 PENALTIES-Yards 60-507 55-438 Average Per Game 36.2 31.3 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk PUNTS-Yards 61-2434 65-2639 Moffitt, Shawn 10-14 71.4 0-0 6-6 2-3 2-4 0-1 49 2 Average Per Punt 39.9 40.6 Net punt average 35.1 35.3 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 50+ Blkd KICKOFFS-Yards 89-5501 59-3522 Boyle, Jamie 60 2434 40.6 64 7 16 23 13 0 Average Per Kick 61.8 59.7 Total 61 2434 39.9 64 7 16 23 13 1 Net kick average 53.1 36.9 Opponents 65 2639 40.6 64 4 20 20 10 0 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 30:49 29:05 3RD-DOWN Conversions 91/186 86/214 ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G 3rd-Down Pct 49% 40% MURRAY, Latavius 11 1106 231 0 0 0 1337 121.5 4TH-DOWN Conversions 9/15 13/32 MCDUFFIE, Qunicy 14 170 350 0 582 0 1102 78.7 4th-Down Pct 60% 41% Hall, Rannell 14 3 631 0 350 0 984 70.3 SACKS BY-Yards 27-189 23-147 MISC YARDS -42 4 Total 14 2545 3158 266 943 246 7158 511.3 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 67 40 Opponents 14 2182 3048 151 1094 45 6520 465.7 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 10-14 11-16 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 1-3 DEFENSE G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks Int PBU H FR-Yds FF Blk Saf RED-ZONE SCORES (53-62) 85% (38-52) 73% Ishmael, Kemal 14 68 56 124 5.0- 18 1.0- 10 3-46 4 1 3-0 3 . . RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (45-62) 73% (30-52) 58% GEATHERS, Clayton 14 62 55 117 4.0- 9 . . 5 1 . 2 . . PAT-ATTEMPTS (60-65) 92% (36-38) 95% PLUMMER, Terrance 14 50 58 108 7.0- 25 . 1-0 2 3 1-(-2) . . . ATTENDANCE 207646 224873 DAVIS, Jonathan 14 50 49 99 9.0- 38 2.5- 27 . 3 5 . 2 . . Games/Avg Per Game 6/34608 7/32125 Shipman, Ray 12 38 53 91 3.5- 8 . . 1 5 . . . . Neutral Site Games 1/21759 Total 14 553 542 1095 85-336 27-189 11-246 45 49 16-85 16 3 1 Opponents 14 506 469 975 74-268 23-147 7-45 53 26 8-18 10 8 . SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total UCF 98 187 105 92 14 496 Returning players in italics Opponents 51 85 75 85 13 309

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YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL 1979 8 6 2 0 Don Jonas 1980 9 4 4 1 Don Jonas 1981 10 4 6 0 Don Jonas 1982 10 0 10 0 Sam Weir 1983 11 5 6 0 Lou Saban 1984 11 2 9 0 Lou Saban/Jerry Anderson * 1985 11 4 7 0 Gene McDowell 1986 11 6 5 0 Gene McDowell 1987 13 9 4 0 Gene McDowell 1988 11 6 5 0 Gene McDowell 1989 10 7 3 0 Gene McDowell 1990 14 10 4 0 Gene McDowell 1991 11 6 5 0 Gene McDowell 1992 10 6 4 0 Gene McDowell 1993 12 9 3 0 Gene McDowell 1994 11 7 4 0 Gene McDowell 1995 11 6 5 0 Gene McDowell 1996 11 5 6 Gene McDowell 1997 11 5 6 Gene McDowell 1998 11 9 2 Mike Kruczek 1999 11 4 7 Mike Kruczek 2000 11 7 4 Mike Kruczek 2001 11 6 5 Mike Kruczek 2002 12 7 5 Mike Kruczek 2003 12 3 9 Mike Kruczek/Alan Gooch * 2004 11 0 11 George O’Leary 2005 13 8 5 George O’Leary Hawaii 2006 12 4 8 George O’Leary 2007 14 10 4 George O’Leary Liberty 2008 12 4 8 George O’Leary 2009 13 8 5 George O’Leary St. Petersburg 2010 14 11 3 George O’Leary Liberty 2011 12 5 7 George O’Leary 2012 14 10 4 George O’Leary Beef ‘O’ Brady’s TOTAL 389 203 185 1

*Jerry Anderson coached the last four games of the 1984 season; Alan Gooch coached the last two games of the 2003 season.

26 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football THE TEAMS

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI Location:...... Cincinnati, Ohio Enrollment:...... 41,357 Founded:...... 1819 Nickname: ...... Bearcats Colors: ...... Red and Black Website: ...... GoBearcats.com Stadium: ...... (35,000/FieldTurf Pro) President: ...... Dr. Santa J. Ono Director of Athletics: ...... Whit Babcock Head Coach: ...... Tommy Tuberville (Southern Arkansas ’76)

MEDIA RELATIONS Assistant AD/Communications: ...... Ryan Koslen Office Phone: ...... (513) 556-5186 Mobile: ...... (216) 798-5998 E-mail: ...... [email protected] Press Box Phone: ...... (513) 556-1010

BEARCAT TEAM FACTS 2012 Record/Finish: ...... 10-3/5-2 BIG EAST (tied, 1st) All-Time Record: ...... 571-556-51 (.506) Bowl Appearances: ...... 14 Bowl Record: ...... 8-6 (.571) Last Bowl Appearance: ...... 2012 Belk Bowl (Cincinnati 48, Duke 34) Offensive System:...... Pro Set/Multiple Defensive System:...... Multiple Lettermen Returning/Lost: ...... 44/24 Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 14/10

CINCINNATI BEARCATS 

Dr. Santa J. Ono Whit Babcock Tommy Tuberville Ryan Koslen President Director of Athletics Head Coach Communications

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STORYLINES Cincinnati will look to offset the loss of 1,300-yard 2013 Schedule Cincinnati has won four conference champion- rusher George Winn, who scored 13 rushing ships in the last five years, including a share of touchdowns. RB Ralph David Abernathy IV, Sat., Aug. 31 Purdue last year’s Big East title. who had a team-high 1,508 all-purpose yards Noon, ESPNU Series: Purdue leads, 1-0 in 2012, could see an increased workload in Notable: Only previous meeting between the schools Tommy Tuberville, who holds a 130-77 career the backfield. was a 19-14 Purdue win in 2001. record in 17 seasons as a head coach, enters his first year on the Cincinnati sideline. Tuberville DEFENSE Sat., Sept. 7 at Illinois had been head coach at Texas Tech for the past LB Greg Blair, who had a team-high 138 tackles Noon, ESPN2/ESPNU Series: Cincinnati leads, 1-0 three seasons. last season, earned All-Big East First Team hon- Notable: Cincinnati was a 49-36 winner in the teams’ ors. He enters 2013 as a legitimate All-America only previous meeting in 2009. The Bearcats have enjoyed back-to-back 10-3 candidate. seasons. Cincinnati has won at least 10 games Sat., Sept. 14 Northwestern State in five of the last six years. DT Mitch Meador and NT Jordan Stepp retrurn 7 p.m., ESPN3 Series: Cincinnati leads, 1-0 to anchor the interior defensive line. Notable: Bearcat head coach Tommy Tuberville beat Cincinnati has won its last two bowl games — a Northwestern State 44-6 last year at Texas Tech. 48-34 decision against Duke in last year’s Belk The returing starters in the defensive backfield Bowl and a 31-24 victory against Vanderbilt in are CB Deven Drane, who had two intercep- Sat., Sept. 21 at Miam (Ohio) the 2011 AutoZone Liberty Bowl. tions last year, and FS Arryn Chenault, who had The Victory Bell TBD Series: Miami (Ohio) leads, 59-50-7 three picks. Notable: Cincinnati’s 52-14 win last year extended OFFENSE the Bearcats’ series winning streak to seven games. The Bearcats return both players who started at quarterback last season. QB Brendon Kay SPECIAL TEAMS Sat., Oct. 5 at USF started the last five games, going 4-1 and leading K Tony Miliano was named to the preseason TBD Series: Cincinnati leads, 7-3 the Bearcats to a win against Duke in the Belk watch list for the as the Notable: Cincinnati has won six of the last seven Bowl. QB Munchie Legaux, who started the first nation’s top kicker. Miliano connected on 77 meetings, including three straight in Tampa. eight games, also returns. percent of his field goal attempts last year (17-for-22). Fri., Oct. 11 Temple Cincinnati has a veteran offensive line, anchored TBD, ESPN/ESPN2 Series: Cincinnati leads, 10-4-1 by OT Eric Lefeld and OG Austen Bujnoch, who Abernathy averaged 25.0 yards on kickoff Notable: Bearcat QB Brendon Kay threw two TD both earned All-Big East First Team honors in returns, while WR Anthony McClung handled passes in his first career start in last year’s 34-10 win. 2012. most of the duties on punt returns, averaging 9.9 yards per attempt. Sat., Oct. 19 UConn TBD Series: Cincinnati leads, 6-2 Notable: Cincinnati’s 34-17 win last year snapped a five-game series winning streak by the home team.

Wed., Oct. 30 at Memphis 8 p.m., ESPN2 Series: Memphis leads, 18-12 Notable: Cincinnati’s last trip to Memphis was a 31- 24 win against Vanderbilt in the 2011 Liberty Bowl.

Sat., Nov. 9 SMU TBD Series: First meeting Notable: Tommy Tuberville is 3-0 against the Mus- tangs (1-0 at Texas Tech, 2-0 at Mississippi).

Sat., Nov. 16 at Rutgers TBD Series: Rutgers leads, 9-8-1 Notable: Cincinnati had won five straight in the series before consecutive wins by Rutgers in 2011 and 2012.

Sat., Nov. 23 at Houston TBD Series: Houston leads, 13-8 Notable: First meeting between the schools since 2002. Cincinnati’s last loss in the series was in 1999.

Thu., Dec. 5 Louisville The Keg of Nails 7:30 p.m., ESPN Series: Cincinnati leads, 30-22-1 Notable: The Bearcats forced OT with 1:03 left in regulation, but Louisville rallied to win 34-31 last year. Ralph David Abernathy IV

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Tommy Tuberville At A Glance Tommy Tuberville Hometown: Camden, Ark. Head Coach Family: Wife – Suzanne; Children - Thomas, Troy Alma Mater (Year): Southern Arkansas (1976) Tommy Tuberville, a 17-year head Hired at Cincinnati: Dec. 8, 2012 coaching veteran was named the 41st Collegiate/Professional Career football head coach at the University of 1980-84 Assistant Coach, Arkansas State Cincinnati Dec. 8, 2012. 1986-92 Defensive Coach, Miami (Fla.) Tuberville, widely regarded as one of 1993 Defensive Coordinator, Miami (Fla.) the top coaches and recruiters in the col- 1994 Defensive Coordinator, Texas A&M legiate game, comes to Cincinnati after 1995-98 Head Coach, Mississippi three years at Texas Tech. 1999-2008 Head Coach, Auburn In three seasons in Lubbock, Tuberville 2010-12 Head Coach, Texas Tech led the Red Raiders to a 20-17 mark and a 2013- Head Coach, Cincinnati pair of bowl appearances. In 17 seasons as a head coach, he holds a 130-77 career record. Assistant Coaches Tuberville assembled the top two Eddie Gran recruiting classes in Texas Tech history Offensive Coordinator that placed the Red Raiders in the national top 25 in both 2011 and 2012. Art Kaufman Tuberville’s strong bowl history proved Defensive Coordinator beneficial for the Red Raiders as he led them to a 45-38 win over Northwestern, gram plagued by NCAA sanctions and proba- Robert Prunty which gave Tech its third consecutive win over tion, he guided Ole Miss to a winning record in Associate Head Coach/Defensive Ends a Big Ten foe. his first season in 1995, despite having just 61 Steven Clinkscale In 10 seasons at Auburn (1999-2008), Tuberville players on scholarship. He did not have a full Defensive Backs led the Tigers to 85 overall wins, which ranks compliment of scholarship players to work with fourth in school history. The Tigers also won 49 in any of his four years at Ole Miss. Southeastern Conference games, a number that Prior to becoming head coach at Ole Miss, Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends is the fourth-best mark in the SEC. Tuberville led Tuberville served as defensive coordinator and Auburn to seven-straight bowl appearances, linebackers coach at Texas A&M for one sea- Darren Hiller including New Year’s Day bowl games in four of son. In 1994, he helped lead the Aggies to a Offensive Line those years. 10-0-1 record and No. 8 final ranking by the Darin Hinshaw In 2004, Tuberville led Auburn to its best sea- Associated Press. Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks son ever as the Tigers won a school-record 13 Tuberville served as a member of the University games and captured the SEC Championship of Miami staff for eight seasons from 1986-93, Blake Rolan and the Nokia Sugar Bowl title. Auburn won its taking over as defensive coordinator in 1993. Wide Receivers first conference title since 1989, including its While serving on the staffs of Jimmy Johnson first outright championship since 1987. Auburn and at Miami, Tuberville was Fred Tate defeated five top-15 teams, becoming just the a defensive coach on teams which won three Defensive Tackles 10th NCAA Division I-A team to finish 13-0 or national championships, posted an 87-9 record better. The Tigers earned their first berth in a and played in nine consecutive New Year’s Day Bowl Championship Series game and defeated bowls. Virginia Tech, 16-13 in the Sugar Bowl. For Tuberville began his collegiate coaching his efforts, Tuberville was named the AFCA, career at Arkansas State in 1980, coaching Associated Press, Paul “Bear” Bryant, FCA, SEC various segments of the Indians’ defense over and Walter Camp Coach of the Year. the next five seasons. During a five-year stay at The season before Tuberville’s arrival, Arkansas State, Tuberville coached defensive Auburn finished with a 3-8 overall record and backs, nose guards and linebackers. During his a last place finish in the SEC Western Division. final year at ASU, the Indians advanced to the Tuberville guided the program back to the top second round of the NCAA Division I-AA play- of the league standings, leading Auburn to an offs. He began his coaching career at Hermitage SEC Championship, five Western Division titles (Ark.) High School where he spent two years including outright championships in 2000 and as an assistant and two as a head coach. 2004 and co-championships in 2001, 2002 and After three straight four-win seasons, Tuberville 2005. Tuberville directed Auburn to eight con- guided HHS to a 7-3 mark in 1979 before moving secutive bowl appearances, including five New to Arkansas State. Year’s Day bowl berths and three consecutive A 1976 graduate of Southern Arkansas January 1 bowl games from 2005-07. University, Tuberville was a letterman at free While at Ole Miss from 1995-98, Tuberville safety and a two-year member of the golf team posted a 25-20 record. Inheriting a Rebel pro- at SAU.

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Tommy Tuberville Year-By-Year YEAR SCHOOL OVERALL CONFERENCE BOWL FINAL RANK 1995 Mississippi 6-5 3-5 1996 Mississippi 5-6 2-6 1997 Mississippi 8-4 4-4 Motor City (beat Marshall, 34-31) 22/22 1998 Mississippi 6-5 3-5 Independence (beat Texas Tech, 35-18) 1999 Auburn 5-6 2-6 2000 Auburn 9-4 6-2 Citrus (lost to Michigan, 31-28) 20/18 2001 Auburn 7-5 5-3 Peach (lost to North Carolina, 16-10) 2002 Auburn 9-4 5-3 Capital One (beat Penn State, 13-9) 16/14 2003 Auburn 8-5 5-3 Music City (beat Wisconsin, 28-14) 2004 Auburn 13-0 8-0 Sugar (beat Virginia Tech, 16-13) 2/2 2005 Auburn 9-3 7-1 Capital One (lost to Wisconsin, 24-10) 14/14 2006 Auburn 11-2 6-2 Cotton (beat Nebraska, 17-14) 8/9 2007 Auburn 9-4 5-3 Chick-fil-A (beat Clemson, 23-20) 14/15 2008 Auburn 5-7 2-6 2010 Texas Tech 8-5 3-5 TicketCity (beat Northwestern 45-38) 2011 Texas Tech 5-7 2-7 2012 Texas Tech 7-5 4-5 Meineke Car Care of Texas (beat Minnesota, 34-31)

Mississippi Record (three years) 25-20 12-20 2-0 .556 .375 1.000

Auburn Record (10 years) 85-40 51-29 5-3 .680 .638 .625

Texas Tech Record (three years) 20-17 9-17 2-0 .541 .321 1.000

Career Record (16 years) 130-77 72-66 9-3 .628 .522 .750

All-Time Cincinnati Coaches TENURE W L T PCT No Coach 1885-93 13 12 4 .517 W. Durant Berry 1894-95 6 6 0 .500 Williams Reynolds 1896 4 3 1 .562 Tom Fennel 1897 9 1 1 .864 Frank Cavanaugh 1898 5 1 3 .722 Dan Reed 1899-00 8 6 1 .567 Henry Pratt 1901 1 3 1 .300 1902-03 5 10 2 .353 1904-05 11 4 0 .733 William Foley 1906 0 7 2 .111 Ralph Inott 1908 1 4 1 .250 Robert Burch 1909-11 16 8 2 .654 Lowell Dana 1912-13 8 7 2 .529 George Little 1914-15 10 8 0 .556 Ion Cortright 1916 0 8 1 .056 1917 0 6 0 .000 1918-21 12 15 3 .450 George McLaren 1922-26 16 26 3 .389 George Babcock 1927-30 12 21 3 .375 Dana King 1931-34 25 10 1 .708 1935-37 8 11 3 .432 Wade Woodworth 1937 0 6 0 .000 Joe Meyer 1938-42 27 16 3 .620 1945-48 23 15 1 .603 Sid Gillman 1949-54 50 13 1 .789 George Blackburn 1955-60 25 27 6 .483 1961-66 27 33 0 .450 1967-68 8 10 1 .447 1969-72 20 23 0 .465 Tony Mason 1973-76 26 18 0 .591 Ralph Staub 1977-80 14 28 2 .341 1981-82 12 10 0 .545 1983 4 6 1 .409 Dave Currey 1984-88 19 36 0 .345 Tim Murphy 1989-93 17 37 1 .318 Brian Kelly 1994-03 53 63 1 .457 Mark Dantonio 2004-06 * 18 17 .514 Brian Kelly 2006-09 * 34 6 .850 Jeff Quinn 2009 * 0 1 .000 2010-12 * 23 14 .621 2012 * 1 0 1.000 Total 571 556 51 .506

* Mark Dantonio resigned in the 2006 season prior to the 2006-07 , which was coached by Brian Kelly (27-24 win against Western Michigan). Kelly resigned in 2009, prior to the 2009-10 Allstate Sugar Bowl, which was coached by Jeff Quinn (51-24 loss to Florida). Butch Jones resigned in the 2012 season prior to the Belk Bowl, which was coached by Steve Stripling (48-30 win against Duke).

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2012 RESULTS (10-3, 5-2 Big east) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Date Opponent Result WINN, George 13 243 1370 36 1334 5.5 13 58 102.6 9/6 Pittsburgh * W, 34-10 ABERNATHY, Ralph David 13 69 394 28 366 5.3 3 52 28.2 9/15 Delaware State W, 23-7 LEGAUX, Munchie 11 55 407 72 335 6.1 4 77 30.5 9/29 vs. Virginia Tech (at Landover, Md.) W, 27-24 KAY, Brendon 11 48 362 56 306 6.4 2 40 27.8 10/6 Miami (Ohio) W, 52-14 Total 13 492 2853 234 2619 5.3 25 77 201.5 10/13 Fordham W, 49-17 Opponents 13 459 2080 317 1763 3.8 10 60 135.6 10/20 at Toledo L, 23-29 10/26 at Louisville * ot L, 31-34 PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 11/3 Syracuse * W, 35-24 LEGAUX, Munchie 11 125.67 120-230-9 52.2 1716 13 78 156.0 11/10 at Temple * W, 34-10 KAY, Brendon 11 163.07 87-138-2 63.0 1298 10 83 118.0 11/17 Rutgers * L, 3-10 Total 13 143.19 210-371-11 56.6 3104 25 83 238.8 11/23 USF * W, 27-10 Opponents 13 114.17 282-498-16 56.6 3282 13 74 252.5 12/1 at Connecticut * W, 34-17 12/27 vs. Duke (Belk Bowl, Charlotte, N.C.) W, 48-34 RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G KELCE, Travis 13 45 722 16.0 8 83 55.5 THOMPKINS, Kembrell 13 34 541 15.9 2 75 41.6 TEAM STATISTICS MCCLUNG, Anthony 12 34 539 15.9 2 55 44.9 CIN OPP ABERNATHY, Ralph David 13 28 341 12.2 4 76 26.2 SCORING 420 240 Total 13 210 3104 14.8 25 83 238.8 Points Per Game 32.3 18.5 Opponents 13 282 3282 11.6 13 74 252.5 FIRST DOWNS 266 268 Rushing 124 98 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Passing 120 153 MCCLUNG, Anthony 16 158 9.9 0 29 Penalty 22 17 Total 26 252 9.7 0 42 RUSHING YARDAGE 2619 1763 Opponents 26 196 7.5 1 22 Yards gained rushing 2853 2080 Yards lost rushing 234 317 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Rushing Attempts 492 459 ABERNATHY, Ralph David 32 801 25.0 0 58 Average Per Rush 5.3 3.8 Total 34 839 24.7 0 58 Average Per Game 201.5 135.6 Opponents 45 1010 22.4 1 91 TDs Rushing 25 10 PASSING YARDAGE 3104 3282 |------PATs ------| Comp-Att-Int 210-371-11 282-498-16 SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Average Per Pass 8.4 6.6 MILIANO, Tony 0 17-22 51-53 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 102 Average Per Catch 14.8 11.6 WINN, George 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 78 Average Per Game 238.8 252.5 KELCE, Travis 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 48 TDs Passing 25 13 ABERNATHY, Ralph David 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42 TOTAL OFFENSE 5723 5045 Total 53 17-22 51-53 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 420 Total Plays 863 957 Opponents 26 19-26 21-22 1-2 2 2-2 0 0 240 Average Per Play 6.6 5.3 Average Per Game 440.2 388.1 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 34-839 45-1010 LEGAUX, Munchie 11 285 335 1716 2051 186.5 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 26-252 26-196 KAY, Brendon 11 186 306 1298 1604 145.8 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 16-303 11-167 Total 13 863 2619 3104 5723 440.2 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 24.7 22.4 Opponents 13 957 1763 3282 5045 388.1 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 9.7 7.5 INT RETURN AVERAGE 18.9 15.2 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk FUMBLES-LOST 17-8 24-12 MILIANO, Tony 17-22 77.3 1-1 5-5 4-5 7-11 0-0 47 0 PENALTIES-Yards 73-695 83-736 Average Per Game 53.5 56.6 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd PUNTS-Yards 60-2467 69-2921 O’DONNELL, Pat 59 2467 41.8 65 6 8 23 1 Average Per Punt 41.1 42.3 TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Net punt average 35.3 36.9 Total 60 2467 41.1 65 6 8 23 1 KICKOFFS-Yards 82-5168 56-3451 Opponents 69 2921 42.3 79 5 21 18 0 Average Per Kick 63.0 61.6 Net kick average 39.4 37.7 ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 28:43 31:17 ABERNATHY, Ralph David 13 366 341 0 801 0 1508 116.0 3RD-DOWN Conversions 73/171 81/209 WINN, George 13 1334 128 0 0 0 1462 112.5 3rd-Down Pct 43% 39% KELCE, Travis 13 0 722 0 0 0 722 55.5 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4/8 11/22 MCCLUNG, Anthony 12 7 539 158 0 0 704 58.7 4th-Down Pct 50% 50% Total 13 2619 3104 252 839 303 7117 547.5 SACKS BY-Yards 31-217 15-92 Opponents 13 1763 3282 196 1010 167 6418 493.7 MISC YARDS 54 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 53 26 DEFENSE G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks Int PBU H FR-Yds FF Blk Saf FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 17-22 19-26 BLAIR, Greg 13 68 70 138 9.0-26 2.5-14 2-13 6 4 1-0 2 . . ON-SIDE KICKS 0-1 0-1 BOMAR, Maalik 13 51 34 85 3.5-9 . 1-0 2 . . . . . RED-ZONE SCORES (41-49) 84% (28-40) 70% CHEATHAM, Camerron 13 37 20 57 4.0-13 1.0-6 3-83 5 . 1-0 1 . . RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (30-49) 61% (17-40) 43% GIORDANO, Dan 13 24 32 56 6.0-42 5.0-41 . 1 12 2-0 1 . . PAT-ATTEMPTS (51-53) 96% (21-22) 95% TEMPLE, Nick 13 32 22 54 5.5-27 2.5-21 1-55 4 . . . . . ATTENDANCE 203965 130699 Total 13 539 422 961 76-311 31-217 16-303 61 25 12-96 14 3 . Games/Avg Per Game 7/29138 4/32675 Opponents 13 470 438 908 67.0-230 15-92 11-167 47 23 8-0 12 1 . Neutral Site Games 2/47077 Returning players in italics SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Cincinnati 106 87 115 112 0 420 Opponents 55 55 56 71 3 264

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YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL 1885 2 1 0 1 No Coach 1959 10 5 4 1 George Blackburn 1886 2 2 0 0 No Coach 1960 10 4 6 0 George Blackburn 1887 1 1 0 0 No Coach 1961 10 3 7 0 Chuck Studley 1888 2 1 0 1 No Coach 1962 10 2 8 0 Chuck Studley 1889 2 1 1 0 No Coach 1963 10 6 4 0 Chuck Studley 1890 4 2 1 1 No Coach 1964 10 8 2 0 Chuck Studley 1891 7 4 2 1 No Coach 1965 10 5 5 0 Chuck Studley 1892 3 1 2 0 No Coach 1966 10 3 7 0 Chuck Studley 1893 6 0 6 0 No Coach 1967 9 3 6 0 Homer Rice 1894 6 3 3 0 W. Durant Berry 1968 10 5 4 1 Homer Rice 1895 6 3 3 0 W. Durant Berry 1969 10 4 6 0 Ray Callahan 1896 8 4 3 1 William Reynolds 1970 11 7 4 0 Ray Callahan 1897 11 9 1 1 Tom Fennel 1971 11 7 4 0 Ray Callahan 1898 9 5 1 3 Frank Cavanaugh 1972 11 2 9 0 Ray Callahan 1899 7 5 2 0 Dan Reed 1973 11 4 7 0 Tony Mason 1900 8 3 4 1 Dan Reed 1974 11 7 4 0 Tony Mason 1901 5 1 3 1 Henry Pratt 1975 11 6 5 0 Tony Mason 1902 8 4 2 2 Anthony Chez 1976 11 9 2 0 Tony Mason 1903 9 1 8 0 Anthony Chez 1977 11 5 4 2 Ralph Staub 1904 8 7 1 0 Amos Foster 1978 11 5 6 0 Ralph Staub 1905 7 4 3 0 Amos Foster 1979 11 2 9 0 Ralph Staub 1906 9 0 7 2 William Foley 1980 11 2 9 0 Ralph Staub 1907 No Games Played 1981 11 6 5 0 Mike Gottfried 1908 6 1 4 1 Ralph Inott 1982 11 6 5 0 Mike Gottfried 1909 8 4 3 1 Robert Burch 1983 11 4 6 1 Watson Brown 1910 9 6 3 0 Robert Burch 1984 11 2 9 0 Dave Currey 1911 9 6 2 1 Robert Burch 1985 11 5 6 0 Dave Currey 1912 8 3 4 1 Lowell Dana 1986 11 5 6 0 Dave Currey 1913 9 5 3 1 Lowell Dana 1987 11 4 7 0 Dave Currey 1914 9 6 3 0 George Little 1988 11 3 8 0 Dave Currey 1915 9 4 5 0 George Little 1989 11 1 9 1 Tim Murphy 1916 9 0 8 1 Ion Cortright 1990 11 1 10 0 Tim Murphy 1917 6 0 6 0 Frank Marty 1991 11 4 7 0 Tim Murphy 1918 5 3 0 2 Boyd Chambers 1992 11 3 8 0 Tim Murphy 1919 8 3 4 1 Boyd Chambers 1993 11 8 3 0 Tim Murphy 1920 9 4 5 0 Boyd Chambers 1994 11 2 8 1 Rick Minter 1921 8 2 6 0 Boyd Chambers 1995 11 6 5 0 Rick Minter 1922 9 1 7 1 George McLaren 1996 11 6 5 Rick Minter 1923 9 6 3 0 George McLaren 1997 12 8 4 Rick Minter Humanitarian 1924 9 2 6 1 George McLaren 1998 11 2 9 Rick Minter 1925 9 4 5 0 George McLaren 1999 11 3 8 Rick Minter 1926 9 3 5 1 George McLaren 2000 12 7 5 Rick Minter Motor City 1927 9 2 5 2 George Babcock 2001 12 7 5 Rick Minter Motor City 1928 9 1 8 0 George Babcock 2002 14 7 7 Rick Minter New Orleans 1929 9 4 4 1 George Babcock 2003 12 5 7 Rick Minter 1930 9 5 4 0 George Babcock 2004 12 7 5 Mark Dantonio Fort Worth 1931 9 5 4 0 Dana King 2005 11 4 7 Mark Dantonio 1932 9 7 2 0 Dana King 2006 13 8 5 Mark Dantonio/Brian Kelly * International 1933 9 7 2 0 Dana King 2007 13 10 3 Brian Kelly PapaJohns.com 1934 9 6 2 1 Dana King 2008 14 11 3 Brian Kelly FedEx Orange 1935 9 7 2 0 Russ Cohen 2009 13 12 1 Brian Kelly/Jeff Quinn * Allstate Sugar 1936 9 1 5 3 Russ Cohen 2010 12 4 8 Butch Jones 1937 10 0 10 0 Russ Cohen/Wade Woodworth 2011 13 10 3 Butch Jones AutoZone Liberty 1938 9 4 5 0 Joe Meyer 2012 13 10 3 Butch Jones/Steve Stripling Belk 1939 9 4 3 2 Joe Meyer TOTAL 1179 571 556 51 1940 9 5 3 1 Joe Meyer 1941 9 6 3 0 Joe Meyer *Brian Kelly coached Cincinnati in the ; Jeff Quinn coached Cincinnati in the 2009-10 1942 10 8 2 0 Joe Meyer Allstate Sugar Bowl; Steve Stripling coached Cincinnati in the 2012 Belk Bowl. 1943 No Games Played 1944 No Games Played 1945 8 4 4 0 Ray Nolting 1946 11 9 2 0 Ray Nolting Sun 1947 10 7 3 0 Ray Nolting 1948 10 3 6 1 Ray Nolting 1949 11 7 4 0 Sid Gillman Glass 1950 12 8 4 0 Sid Gillman Sun 1951 11 10 1 0 Sid Gillman 1952 10 8 1 1 Sid Gillman 1953 10 9 1 0 Sid Gillman 1954 10 8 2 0 Sid Gillman 1955 9 1 6 2 George Blackburn 1956 9 4 5 0 George Blackburn 1957 10 5 4 1 George Blackburn 1958 10 6 2 2 George Blackburn

32 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football THE TEAMS

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Location:...... Storrs, Conn. Enrollment:...... 30,256 Founded:...... 1881 Nickname: ...... Huskies Colors: ...... National Flag Blue and White Website: ...... UConnHuskies.com Stadium: ...... Rentschler Field (40,000/Grass) President: ...... Dr. Susan Herbst Director of Athletics: ...... Warde Manuel Head Coach: ...... Paul Pasqualoni (Penn State ’72)

MEDIA RELATIONS Associate AD/Communications: ...... Mike Enright Office Phone: ...... (860) 486-2241 Mobile: ...... (860) 208-4756 E-mail: ...... [email protected] SID Fax: ...... (860) 486-5085 Press Box Phone: ...... (860) 610-4778

HUSKY TEAM FACTS 2012 Record/Finish: ...... 5-7/2-5 Big East (tied, 6th) All-Time Record: ...... 491-517-38 (.487) Bowl Appearances: ...... 5 Bowl Record: ...... 3-2 (.600) Last Bowl Appearance: ...... 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (Oklahoma 48, Connecticut 20) Offensive System:...... Multiple Defensive System:...... 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ...... 30/12 Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 17/7

UCONN HUSKIES

Dr. Susan Herbst Warde Manuel Paul Pasqualoni Mike Enright President Director of Athletics Head Coach Communications

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STORYLINES DEFENSE 2013 Schedule UConn looks to bounce back from consecutive LB Yawin Smallwood, who finished third in the 5-7 seasons as coach Paul Pasqualoni enters Big East with 120 tackles last year, earned All- Thu., Aug. 29 Towson his third year on the sidelines. Big East First Team honors as a sophomore. 7:30 p.m., ESPN3 Series: Towson leads, 1-0 Notable: The only previous meeting was in 1993, Pasqualoni has won 151 career games in 21 The Huskies have five starters back from a unit when the Huskies competed in the FCS. years as a collegiate head coach. He has more that led the Big East in total defense last season. wins than any American Athletic Conference Sat., Sept. 14 Maryland head coach. UConn will need to replace a pair of defensive 7:30 p.m., ESPN3 Series: Tied, 1-1 backs who were drafted by NFL teams. CB Byron Notable: Maryland coach Randy Edsall coached The Huskies play four of their first five games Jones and S Ty-Meer Brown return as starters Connecticut from 1999-2010. at home and close the year with back-to-back in the secondary. dates at Rentschler Field. Sat., Sept. 21 Michigan A veteran defensive line will be anchored by TBD Series: Michigan leads, 1-0 DT Shamar Stephen, DE Angelo Pruitt and DE Notable: Michigan took the first meeting 30-10 in OFFENSE Jesse Joseph. 2010 in front of what was the largest crowd in NCAA UConn returns its starting quarterback, running history (113,090). back and its top receiver from last year’s team. The Huskies also bring back four of their five SPECIAL TEAMS Sat., Sept. 28 at Buffalo TBD starters on the offensive line. K Chad Christen stepped in to make 14 of 21 Series: UConn leads, 16-4 field goal attempts in his first year as the starter. Notable: The Huskies have won their last eight QB Chandler Whitmer threw for at least 200 Christen was 12-for-14 from inside 40 yards. matchups against the Bulls. yards in five of the Huskies’ final six games last year. Whitmer finished the year with 2,664 P Cole Wagner averaged 40.5 yards per punt in Sat., Oct. 12 USF TBD passing yards, but had a Big East-leading 16 2012, good for fifth in the Big East. Series: Tied, 5-5 interceptions. Notable: The last six meetings have been decided by seven points or fewer. RB Lyle McCombs enters his third year as the Huskies’ starting tailback. McCombs has rushed Sat., Oct. 19 at Cincinnati TBD for 2,011 yards in his two-year career. Series: Cincinnati leads, 7-2 Notable: The Huskies are 0-5 all-time at Nippert No returning player had more than one touch- Stadium. down reception last season. WR Geremy Davis led the team with 613 yards on 44 receptions Sat., Oct. 26 at UCF TBD in 2012. Series: First meeting Notable: Paul Pasqualoni and George O’Leary faced each other in 2001 with Syracuse and Georgia Tech.

Fri., Nov. 8 Louisville 8 p.m., ESPN2 Series: Louisville leads, 5-4 Notable: UConn scored a 23-20, triple-overtime road win against the No. 19/18 Cardinals last year.

Sat., Nov. 16 at SMU TBD Series: SMU leads, 1-0 Notable: SMU won the only previous meeting in 1989, 31-30 in Dallas.

Sat., Nov. 23 at Temple TBD Series: Temple leads, 9-4 Notable: The Huskies look to snap a two-game series slide against the Owls.

Sat., Nov. 30 Rutgers TBD Series: Rutgers leads, 22-10 Notable: Rutgers has won four of the last five meet- ings, but UConn took the last game in East Hartford.

Sat., Dec. 7 Memphis TBD Series: First meeting Notable: UConn closes the regular season with back- Yawin Smallwood to-back home games for the first time since 2009.

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Paul Pasqualoni At A Glance Paul Pasqualoni Hometown: Cheshire, Conn. Head Coach Family: Wife – Jill; Children - Dante, Tito, Cami Alma Mater (Year): Penn State (1972) Paul Pasqualoni became the 28th Hired at UConn: Jan. 14, 2011 head football coach at the University of Collegiate/Professional Career: Connecticut Jan. 14, 2011. 1976-79 Assistant Coach, Southern Connecticut Before taking the UConn position, 1980-81 Defensive Coordinator, Southern Conn. Pasqualoni had been coaching in the 1982-86 Head Coach, Western Connecticut as a member 1987-90 Linebackers Coach, Syracuse of the Dallas Cowboys staff (2005-07 and 1991-2004 Head Coach, Syracuse 2010) and the (2008-09). 2005 Tight Ends Coach, Dallas Cowboys Pasqualoni worked with the tight ends 2006-07 Linebackers Coach, Dallas Cowboys (2005) and linebackers (2006-07) in Dallas. 2008-09 Defensive Coordinator, Miami Dolphins 2010 Defensive Coordinator, Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys won the NFC East in 2007 2011- Head Coach, UConn and were a playoff team in 2006. In 2007, the Cowboys’ defense limited opponents to 4.9 yards per play and were Assistant Coaches third in sacks. He rejoined the Cowboys staff in 2010 and became the defensive George DeLeone coordinator. Associate Head Coach/Offensive Line He served as defensive coordinator with the Dolphins and his defense allowed T.J. Weist just 19.8 points per game in 2008 as the nized with the AFCA Academic Achievement Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers Dolphins won the AFC East Championship. His Honorable Mention Award for having a gradu- 2009 defense led the NFL in sacks per pass ation rate better than 70 percent a total of 14 Hank Hughes attempt. times. They were honored during 10 of the 14 Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Pasqualoni served as the head coach of years Pasqualoni was head coach. In 1999, Syracuse from 1991-2004 and led the Orange Syracuse won the Coaches Kermit Buggs to nine bowl games. He was the head coach at Association Academic Achievement Award for Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs Western Connecticut from 1982-86 and led them posting a 100 percent graduation rate for the to an NCAA Division II postseason appearance. class that enrolled in 1994. Shane Day Pasqualoni concluded his 14-year tenure as Pasqualoni won the ECAC/Vince Lombardi Quarterbacks Syracuse’s second-winningest coach with 107 Foundation Coach of the Year award in 1996 fol- Shane Fogarty victories. He guided his teams to four BIG EAST lowing his second-straight 9-3 season. He was Safeties conference titles, including a share of one in named the 1992 and 1995 ECAC Coach of the 2004 - his final year at the school -- and had a 6-3 Year for Division I-A. Mike Foley postseason record. Among those appearances, After finishing his undergraduate degree at Tight Ends he led the Orange to two Fiesta Bowl appear- Penn State, he spent four seasons as an assis- ances (1992 season and ‘97 season) and a trip to tant coach at his alma mater, Cheshire High Darrell Perkins the Orange Bowl (1998 season), in the first year School (1972-75). of the Bowl Championship Series. Syracuse also His first collegiate job was as an assistant at played in the 2004 Champs Sports Bowl, 2001 Southern Connecticut in 1976 and was elevated Jon Wholley Insight.com Bowl, 1999 Music City Bowl, the to defensive coordinator in 1980. Pasqualoni had Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator 1996 Liberty Bowl, the 1996 Gator Bowl (1995 a five-year stint from 1982-86 as the head football season) and the 1992 Hall of Fame Bowl (1991 coach and athletic director at NCAA Division III season) during Pasqualoni’s tenure. His Orange Western Connecticut State in Danbury, Conn. teams won 10 games in three different seasons His teams posted a 28-13 record at Western and - 1991, 1992 and 2001. he led the school to an NCAA Division II playoff He joined the Syracuse staff in 1987 and was appearance in 1985. an assistant coach there for four seasons before A 1972 graduate of Penn State, Pasqualoni being named the head coach prior to the 1991 joined the football team as a walk-on and later season. lettered. He lettered in football and basketball Pasqualoni developed a solid contingent of at Cheshire High School in Connecticut and also professional players at Syracuse, including a earned a letter in football at Bordentown Military string of 17 selections in the first three rounds Institute in New Jersey. of the NFL Draft as seven were first-round picks. Pasqualoni earned a bachelor’s degree in The school produced at least two NFL draft health and physical education at Penn State and selections in 11 of Pasqualoni’s 14 years as head a master of science in physical education and coach. human performance at Southern Connecticut During his tenure at Syracuse as an assis- State. tant and head coach, the Orange were recog-

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Paul Pasqualoni Year-By-Year YEAR SCHOOL OVERALL CONFERENCE BOWL FINAL RANK 1982 Western Connecticut 2-7-0 2-7-0 1983 Western Connecticut 7-3-0 6-3-0 1984 Western Connecticut 9-1-0 8-1-0 1985 Western Connecticut 10-2-0 8-1-0 1986 Western Connecticut 6-4-0 1991 Syracuse 10-2-0 5-0-0 Hall of Fame (defeated Ohio State, 24-17) 11/11 1992 Syracuse 10-2-0 6-1-0 Fiesta (defeated Colorado, 26-22) 6/7 1993 Syracuse 6-4-1 3-4-0 1994 Syracuse 7-4-0 4-3-0 1995 Syracuse 9-3-0 5-2-0 Gator (defeated Clemson, 41-0) 19/16 1996 Syracuse 9-3 6-1 Liberty (defeated Houston, 30-17) 21/19 1997 Syracuse 9-4 6-1 Fiesta (lost to Kansas State, 35-18) 21/20 1998 Syracuse 8-4 6-1 Orange (lost to Florida, 31-10) 25/24 1999 Syracuse 7-5 3-4 Music City (defeated Kentucky, 20-13) 2000 Syracuse 6-5 4-3 2001 Syracuse 10-3 6-1 Insight.com (defeated Kansas State, 26-3) 14/14 2002 Syracuse 4-8 2-5 2003 Syracuse 6-6 2-5 2004 Syracuse 6-6 4-2 Champs Sports (lost to Georgia Tech, 51-14) 2011 UConn 5-7 3-4 2012 UConn 5-7 2-5

Western Conn. Record (five years) 34-17-0 24-12-0 0-0-0 .667 .667 —

Syracuse Record (14 years) 107-59-1 62-33-0 6-3-0 .644 .653 .667

UConn Record (two years) 10-14 5-9 0-0 .417 .357 —­

Career Record (21 years) 151-90-1 91-54-0 6-3-0 .626 .628 .000

All-Time UConn Coaches TENURE W L T PCT No Coach 1896-97 10 5 0 .667 E.S. Mansfield 1898 0 3 0 .000 T.D. Knowles 1899-01 18 7 1 .712 E.O. Smith 1902-05 14 13 1 .518 George H. Lamson 1906-07 4 9 0 .308 W.F. Madden 1908 4 3 1 .563 S.F.G. McLean 1909 3 5 0 .375 M.F. Claffey 1910 1 5 1 .214 Leo Hafford 1911 0 5 0 .000 A.J. Sharadin 1912 3 3 0 .500 P.T. Brady 1913 5 3 0 .625 Dave W. Warner 1914 3 0 0 1.000 J.O. Christian John F. Donahue 1915-16 2 14 0 .125 Roy J. Guyer 1919 2 6 0 .250 Ross Swartz 1920 1 6 1 .187 Wilder Tasker 1921-22 5 8 4 .412 Sumner A. Dole 1923-33 36 39 14 .483 J.O. Christian 1934-49 66 51 4 .562 Arthur L. Valpey 1950-51 7 9 0 .438 Robert Ingalls 1952-63 49 54 3 .476 Richard E. Forzano 1964-65 7 10 1 .417 John L. Toner 1966-70 20 24 3 .457 Robert F. Casciola 1971-72 9 8 1 .528 Larry L. Naviaux 1973-76 18 24 1 .430 Walt Nadzak 1977-82 24 39 2 .385 Tom Jackson 1983-93 62 57 0 .521 Skip Holtz 1994-98 34 23 0 .596 Randy Edsall 1999-2010 74 70 .514 Paul Pasqualoni 2011- 10 14 .417 Randy Edsall Total 491 524 38 .487

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2012 RESULTS (5-7, 2-5 Big East) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Date Opponent Result RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G 8/30 Massachusetts W, 37-0 McCOMBS, Lyle 11 243 913 53 860 3.5 6 39 78.2 9/8 North Carolina State L, 7-10 McCUMMINGS, Scott 12 39 160 28 132 3.4 2 25 11.0 9/15 at Maryland W, 24-21 DeLORENZO, Max 9 36 133 14 119 3.3 0 20 13.2 9/22 at Western Michigan L, 24-30 Total 12 419 1437 382 1055 2.5 10 50 87.9 9/29 Buffalo W, 24-17 Opponents 12 430 1552 377 1175 2.7 10 33 97.9 10/6 at Rutgers * L, 3-19 10/13 Temple * ot L, 14-17 PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 10/19 at Syracuse * L, 10-40 WHITMER, Chandler 12 118.97 208-361-16 57.6 2664 9 74 222.0 11/3 at USF * L, 6-13 McENTEE, Johnny 3 70.46 10-25-2 40.0 99 1 20 33.0 11/9 Pittsburgh * W, 24-17 McCUMMINGS, Scott 12 58.40 1-2-0 50.0 2 0 2 0.2 11/24 at Louisville * 3ot W, 23-20 Total 12 115.53 219-388-18 56.4 2765 10 74 230.4 12/1 Cincinnati * L, 17-34 Opponents 12 120.26 207-381-6 54.3 2544 15 68 212.0

RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G TEAM STATISTICS DAVIS, Geremy 12 44 613 13.9 1 37 51.1 CONN OPP PHILLIPS, Shakim 12 32 399 12.5 1 25 33.2 SCORING 213 238 SMITH, Michael 12 31 407 13.1 1 51 33.9 Points Per Game 17.8 19.8 WILLIAMS, Nick 12 30 334 11.1 0 30 27.8 FIRST DOWNS 203 194 GRIFFIN, Ryan 12 29 484 16.7 6 74 40.3 Rushing 48 69 Passing 140 112 Total 12 219 2765 12.6 10 74 230.4 Penalty 15 13 Opponents 12 207 2544 12.3 15 68 212.0 RUSHING YARDAGE 1055 1175 Yards gained rushing 1437 1552 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Yards lost rushing 382 377 WILLIAMS, Nick 21 253 12.0 2 80 Rushing Attempts 419 430 Total 22 274 12.5 3 80 Average Per Rush 2.5 2.7 Opponents 32 214 6.7 0 33 Average Per Game 87.9 97.9 TDs Rushing 10 10 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long PASSING YARDAGE 2765 2544 WILLIAMS, Nick 24 489 20.4 0 37 Comp-Att-Int 219-388-18 207-381-6 Total 30 587 19.6 0 37 Average Per Pass 7.1 6.7 Opponents 30 676 22.5 0 45 Average Per Catch 12.6 12.3 Average Per Game 230.4 212.0 |------PATs ------| TDs Passing 10 15 TOTAL OFFENSE 3820 3719 SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Total Plays 807 811 CHRISTEN, Chad 0 14-21 22-22 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 64 Average Per Play 4.7 4.6 McCOMBS, Lyle 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Average Per Game 318.3 309.9 GRIFFIN, Ryan 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 30-587 30-676 WILLIAMS, Nick 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 22-274 32-214 Total 24 15-22 24-24 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 213 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 6-36 18-231 Opponents 27 17-21 25-27 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 238 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 19.6 22.5 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 12.5 6.7 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G INT RETURN AVERAGE 6.0 12.8 WHITMER, Chandler 12 424 -161 2664 2503 208.6 FUMBLES-LOST 15-8 17-6 McCOMBS, Lyle 11 243 860 0 860 78.2 PENALTIES-Yards 56-466 73-624 Total 12 807 1055 2765 3820 318.3 Average Per Game 38.8 52.0 Opponents 12 811 1175 2544 3719 309.9 PUNTS-Yards 78-3162 87-3399 Average Per Punt 40.5 39.1 Net punt average 35.7 34.1 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk KICKOFFS-Yards 47-2900 51-3127 CHRISTEN, Chad 14-21 66.7 2-2 3-4 7-8 1-4 1-3 50 1 Average Per Kick 61.7 61.3 Net kick average 38.8 40.0 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 30:51 29:08 WAGNER, Cole 80 3288 41.1 63 5 29 21 0 3RD-DOWN Conversions 64/177 64/189 Total 80 3288 41.1 63 5 29 21 0 3rd-Down Pct 36% 34% Opponents 74 3029 40.9 67 5 16 25 1 4TH-DOWN Conversions 1/7 4/13 4th-Down Pct 14% 31% ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G SACKS BY-Yards 33-203 33-210 WILLIAMS, Nick 12 40 334 253 489 0 1116 93.0 MISC YARDS 20 0 McCOMBS, Lyle 11 860 230 0 0 0 1090 99.1 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 24 27 Total 12 1055 2765 274 587 36 4717 393.1 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 15-22 17-21 Opponents 12 1175 2544 214 676 231 4840 403.3 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-1 1-2 RED-ZONE SCORES (27-32) 84% (24-27) 89% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (15-32) 47% (16-27) 59% DEFENSE G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks Int PBU H FR-Yds FF Blk Saf PAT-ATTEMPTS (24-24) 100% (25-27) 93% SMALLWOOD, Yawin 12 59 61 120 15.0-62 4.0-26 . 4 . 1-0 2 . . ATTENDANCE 208032 215212 JOHNSON, Jory 12 37 58 95 6.5-10 . . 3 1 1-0 2 . . Games/Avg Per Game 6/34672 6/35869 JONES, Byron 12 40 48 88 1.5-2 . 1-0 2 . . . . . Neutral Site Games 0/0 MOORE, Sio 12 45 27 72 15.5-78 8.0-55 . 11 2 1-0 . . . GRATZ, Dwayne 12 36 17 53 3.5-7 . 3-37 11 . . 1 . . SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Total 12 449 400 849 88-340 33-203 6-36 58 10 6-0 9 2 . Connecticut 47 85 34 34 13 213 Opponents 12 455 338 793 81.0-337 33-210 18-231 39 27 8-54 12 1 . Opponents 36 52 55 82 13 238 Returning players in italics

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YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL 1896 8 5 3 0 1970 10 4 4 2 John L. Toner 1897 7 5 2 0 1971 9 5 3 1 Robert F. Casciola 1898 3 0 3 0 E.S. Mansfield 1972 9 4 5 0 Robert F. Casciola 1899 8 6 2 0 T.D. Knowles 1973 11 8 2 1 Larry L. Naviaux 1900 8 4 3 1 T.D. Knowles 1974 10 4 6 0 Larry L. Naviaux 1901 10 8 2 0 T.D. Knowles 1975 11 4 7 0 Larry L. Naviaux 1902 7 4 3 0 E.O. Smith 1976 11 2 9 0 Larry L. Naviaux 1903 8 3 5 0 E.O. Smith 1977 11 1 10 0 Larry L. Naviaux 1904 9 5 3 1 E.O. Smith 1978 11 4 7 0 Walt Nadzak 1905 4 2 2 0 E.O. Smith 1979 11 3 6 2 Walt Nadzak 1906 6 2 4 0 George H. Lamson 1980 10 7 3 0 Walt Nadzak 1907 7 2 5 0 George H. Lamson 1981 11 4 7 0 Walt Nadzak 1908 8 4 3 1 W.F. Madden 1982 11 5 6 0 Walt Nadzak 1909 8 3 5 0 S.F.G. McLean 1983 11 5 6 0 Tom Jackson 1910 7 1 5 1 M.F. Claffey 1984 11 3 8 0 Tom Jackson 1911 5 0 5 0 Leo Hafford 1985 9 4 5 0 Tom Jackson 1912 6 3 3 0 A.J. Sharadin 1986 11 8 3 0 Tom Jackson 1913 8 5 3 0 P.T. Brady 1987 11 7 4 0 Tom Jackson 1914 3 3 0 0 Dave W. Warner 1988 11 7 4 0 Tom Jackson 1915 8 1 7 0 John F. Donahue 1989 11 8 3 0 Tom Jackson 1916 8 1 7 0 John F. Donahue 1990 11 6 5 0 Tom Jackson 1917 No Games Played 1991 11 3 8 0 Tom Jackson 1918 No Games Played 1992 11 5 6 0 Tom Jackson 1919 8 2 6 0 Roy J. Guyer 1993 11 6 5 0 Tom Jackson 1920 8 1 6 1 Ross Swartz 1994 11 4 7 0 Tom Jackson 1921 8 3 2 3 Wilder Tasker 1995 11 8 3 0 Skip Holtz 1922 9 2 6 1 Wilder Tasker 1996 11 5 6 Skip Holtz 1923 8 3 4 1 Sumner A. Dole 1997 11 7 4 Skip Holtz 1924 8 6 0 2 Sumner A. Dole 1998 13 10 3 Skip Holtz 1925 9 3 5 1 Sumner A. Dole 1999 11 4 7 Randy Edsall 1926 8 7 1 0 Sumner A. Dole 2000 11 3 8 Randy Edsall 1927 9 5 4 0 Sumner A. Dole 2001 11 2 9 Randy Edsall 1928 8 4 0 4 Sumner A. Dole 2002 12 6 6 Randy Edsall 1929 8 4 4 0 Sumner A. Dole 2003 12 9 3 Randy Edsall 1930 7 1 5 1 Sumner A. Dole 2004 12 8 4 Randy Edsall Motor City 1931 8 2 3 3 Sumner A. Dole 2005 11 5 6 Randy Edsall 1932 8 0 6 2 Sumner A. Dole 2006 12 4 8 Randy Edsall 1933 8 1 6 1 Sumner A. Dole 2007 13 9 4 Randy Edsall Meineke Car Care 1934 8 1 7 0 J.O. Christian 2008 13 8 5 Randy Edsall International 1935 7 2 4 1 J.O. Christian 2009 13 8 5 Randy Edsall PapaJohns.com 1936 9 7 2 0 J.O. Christian 2010 13 8 5 Randy Edsall Fiesta 1937 9 6 2 1 J.O. Christian 2011 12 5 7 Paul Pasqualoni 1938 7 4 3 0 J.O. Christian 2012 12 5 7 Paul Pasqualoni 1939 8 5 3 0 J.O. Christian TOTAL 1056 491 517 38 1940 8 4 4 0 J.O. Christian 1941 8 2 6 0 J.O. Christian 1942 8 6 2 0 J.O. Christian 1943 No Games Played 1944 8 7 1 0 J.O. Christian 1945 8 7 1 0 J.O. Christian 1946 8 4 3 1 J.O. Christian 1947 8 4 4 0 J.O. Christian 1948 8 3 5 0 J.O. Christian 1949 9 4 4 1 J.O. Christian 1950 8 3 5 0 Arthur L. Valpey 1951 8 4 4 0 Arthur L. Valpey 1952 8 5 3 0 Robert Ingalls 1953 8 3 4 1 Robert Ingalls 1954 9 1 8 0 Robert Ingalls 1955 8 4 4 0 Robert Ingalls 1956 9 6 2 1 Robert Ingalls 1957 10 5 4 1 Robert Ingalls 1958 10 7 3 0 Robert Ingalls 1959 9 6 3 0 Robert Ingalls 1960 9 5 4 0 Robert Ingalls 1961 9 2 7 0 Robert Ingalls 1962 9 3 6 0 Robert Ingalls 1963 8 2 6 0 Robert Ingalls 1964 9 4 4 1 Richard E. Forzano 1965 9 3 6 0 Richard E. Forzano 1966 9 2 6 1 John L. Toner 1967 9 5 4 0 John L. Toner 1968 10 4 6 0 John L. Toner 1969 9 5 4 0 John L. Toner

38 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football THE TEAMS

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Location:...... Houston, Texas Enrollment:...... 39,820 Founded:...... 1927 Nickname: ...... Cougars Colors: ...... Scarlet and White Website: ...... UHCougars.com Stadiums: ...... Reliant Stadium (71,500/Grass) BBVA Compass Stadium (22,000/Grass) Rice Stadium (47,000/FieldTurf) Chancellor: ...... Dr. Renu Khator Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics: ...... Mack Rhoades Head Coach: ...... Tony Levine (Minnesota ’96)

MEDIA RELATIONS Associate Director of Communications: ...... David Bassity Office Phone: ...... (713) 743-9409 Mobile: ...... (405) 274-1455 E-mail: ...... [email protected]

COUGAR TEAM FACTS 2012 Record/Finish: ...... 5-7/4-4 Conference USA (tied, 3rd-East) All-Time Record: ...... 388-343-15 (.530) Bowl Appearances: ...... 21 Bowl Record: ...... 9-11-1 (.452) Last Bowl Appearance: ...... 2011 TicketCity Bowl (Houston 30, Penn State 14) Offensive System:...... Air Raid Defensive System:...... 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ...... 39/31 Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 14/10

HOUSTON COUGARS

Dr. Renu Khator Mack Rhoades Tony Levine David Bassity Chancellor VP for Athletics Head Coach Communications

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STORYLINES DEFENSE 2013 Schedule Houston finished with at least 10 wins in 2009 The Cougar defense returns just five starters, and 2011, but the Cougars look to bounce back with three returners in the secondary highlight- Fri., Aug. 30 Southern from a 5-7 season in 2012. ing the group. 8:30 p.m., ESPN3 Series: Houston leads, 1-0 Notable: The only prior meeting was in 2008, when The Cougars have 10 offensive starters returning S Travon Stewart was a FWAA Freshman All- Houston was a 55-3 winner. from a unit that averaged 32.4 points and 480 America choice in 2012 after he had 126 tackles yards per game in 2012. as a rookie. Sat., Sept. 7 at Temple Noon, ESPN Regional Series: Houston leads, 2-0 Houston will play the majority of its home games LB Derrick Mathews earned All-Conference Notable: The schools met twice in a three-year span at Reliant Stadium this season. The Cougars USA Second Team honors last season after he between 1987 and 1989. will open their new $105 million, on-campus had 126 tackles, six sacks and 17 tackles for loss. stadium in 2014. Sat., Sept. 21 at Rice CB Zach McMillian registered five interceptions Bayou Bucket at Reliant Stadium 3 p.m., FSN Series: Houston leads, 28-11 OFFENSE last year and earned All-Conference USA Third Notable: The Cougars gained 608 yards of offense in Houston has gained more offensive yards since Team honors. last year’s 35-14 win. 2006 (48,315) than any other team in FBS foot- ball. Oregon (44,707) and Oklahoma (44,702) are SPECIAL TEAMS Sat., Sept. 28 at Texas-San Antonio second and third since then. P Richie Leone is considered one of the nation’s FSN Series: First meeting top punters. He averaged 45.5 yards per punt and Notable: The Roadrunners went 8-4 last season in QB David Piland, who has two years of start- had 20 kicks of 50 or more yards on his way to just their second season of varsity football. ing experience, threw for 2,924 yards and 16 All-Conference USA First Team honors. touchdowns with 12 interceptions last season. Sat., Oct. 12 Memphis The Cougars will need to find a new kicker fol- at BBVA Compass Stadium Noon Series: Houston leads, 12-9 The Cougars return 10 of their top 13 receivers lowing the departure of 105-point scorer Matt Notable: Houston has won the last three meetings in from last season. WR Deontay Greenberry, Hogan. the series, but the schools haven’t played since 2010. who had 47 catches for 564 yards and three touchdowns in 2012, is the top returning wideout. Sat., Oct. 19 Brigham Young TBD Series: First meeting Houston ranked 15th nationally in total offense Notable: BYU was 8-5 last season in their second last season (479.6 ypg). year as an FCS independent.

Sat., Oct. 26 at Rutgers TBD Series: First meeting Notable: Third of three games in four weeks against an opponent that Houston has not previously faced.

Thu., Oct. 31 USF 7 p.m., ESPN Series: USF leads, 2-0 Notable: The teams met in consecutive seasons with USF taking wins in 2001 and 2002.

Sat., Nov. 9 at UCF TBD Series: UCF leads, 3-1 Notable: First meeting since 2010, when UCF pulled away for a 40-33 win.

Sat., Nov. 16 at Louisville 7:30 p.m., ESPN Series: Tied, 7-7 Notable: Tony Levine was an assistant at Louisville in 2004, when the teams last met.

Sat., Nov. 23 Cincinnati TBD, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 Series: Houston leads, 13-8 Notable: The schools haven’t met since 2002, when both competed in Conference USA.

Fri., Nov. 29 SMU ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 Series: Houston leads, 17-10-1 Notable: The Cougars saw a six-game series winning streak end with last year’s setback in Dallas. Wide receiver Deontay Greenberry

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Tony Levine At A Glance Tony Levine Hometown: St. Paul Minn. Head Coach Family: Wife – Erin; Children - Benjamin, Asher, Eli, Willa Tony Levine enters his second season Alma Mater (Year): Minnesota (1996) Hired at Houston: Dec. 22, 2011 as the head coach at the University of Houston Football. Collegiate/Professional Career Introduced as the 12th head coach in 1997-98 Assistant Wide Receivers/Tight Ends, Houston history on Dec. 22, 2011, Levine Texas State made an emphatic national statement in 1999 Assistant Wide Receivers/Tight Ends/ his opening game as the UH head coach, Co-Recruiting Coordinator, Texas State belting No. 22 Penn State, 30-14, in the 2000-01 Graduate Assistant, Auburn 2012 TicketCity Bowl to cap a memo- 2002 Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends, rable season filled with broken statistical Louisiana Tech 2003 Director of Football Operations, Louisville records and milestone victories. 2004-05 Special Teams Coordinator/ Levine took over at UH two weeks before Outside Linebackers, Louisville that Jan. 2 bowl contest in Dallas and 2006-07 Assistant Special Teams/Assistant unveiled a prepared squad that held Penn Strength & Conditioning, State to just two scores and produced a 2008-09 Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends/ Cotton Bowl Stadium record 532 yards Inside Receivers, Houston of passing vs. the nation’s No. 4-ranked 2010-11 Asst. Head Coach/Special Teams Coord./ pass defense. The victory helped UH to a Tight Ends/Inside Receivers, Houston 2012- Head Coach, Houston school-record 13th win (tops in the nation) and first January bowl victory since the Louisville, the Cardinals posted an impressive 1979 campaign. In fact Levine led the Cougars 29-8 overall record, including an 11-1 record and to an end-of-season national ranking for the first a No. 6 national ranking in 2004. Assistant Coaches time since 1990 and was the first UH head coach Levine began as director of football operations David Gibbs to open his career with a win vs. a nationally- at Louisville in 2003, where he was respon- Defensive Coordinator ranked opponent since Harold Lahar in 1957. sible for the overall day-to-day operation of the While 2012 was Levine’s first full season as school’s football program. In 2004 he was named Doug Meacham head coach, he is certainly no stranger to the special teams coordinator and outside lineback- Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Houston community. The former collegiate wide ers coach and made an immediate impact on receiver has spent the previous four seasons the field. Under Levine’s tutelage, the Cardinals Travis Bush before his promotion on the UH staff, including ranked near the top in Conference USA in almost Assistant Head Coach his final two as assistant head coach. all special teams statistics, while Louisville’s Co-Offensive Coordinator Running Backs The 40-year old has spent 17 years in the defense finished 15th nationally in total defense. coaching ranks, including stints at all levels of As special teams coordinator at Louisiana Jamie Christian football, from a high school stop in his home Tech in 2002, Levine coached Josh Scobee, who Special Teams Coordinator state of Minnesota, to a two-year stop with the earned All-WAC Second Team honors and was Inside Receivers Carolina Panthers of the NFL. selected by Jacksonville in the 2004 NFL draft.. Tight Ends The 2012 season saw 13 Houston players earn Levine spent the 2000 and 2001 seasons All-Conference USA honors and Trevon Stewart working as the offensive graduate assistant at Glen Elarbee named to the FWAA Freshman All-American Auburn, where he coached the tight ends and Offensive Line team. Three Houston players — D.J. Hayden worked closely with special teams. Vernon Hargreaves (interceptions per game), Richie Leone (punt- Prior to Auburn, Levine worked as an assistant Linebackers ing average) and Phillip Steward (sacks) led coach at Texas State, assisting with the wide the conference in their respective categories. receivers in 1997 before coaching the tight ends Ricky Logo Leone tied the Houston single-season record in 1998 and 1999. Defensive Line with a 45.5 punting average while Matt Hogan A walk-on at the , set the Conference USA career scoring record Levine became a three-time letterwinner at wide Brandon Middleton with 405 points. receiver for the Gophers and was twice named Outside Receivers Before coming to Houston, Levine spent two to the Academic All-Big Ten Team. Zac Spavital seasons with the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, serv- In addition to earning a bachelor’s degree in Recruiting Coordinator ing as the assistant special teams and assis- kinesiology with an emphasis in sports manage- Defensive Backs tant strength and conditioning coach. While ment from Minnesota, he also holds a master’s at Carolina, Levine coached one of the best degree in physical education from Texas State specialist units in the NFL in kicker John Kasay, and an educational specialist degree in adult Jason Baker and Jason education from Auburn. His playing resume also Kyle. includes one season as a wide receiver for the Prior to Carolina, Levine coached at Louisville, Minnesota Fighting Pike of the Arena Football where he played an integral role in the Cardinals’ League. success for three seasons. During his stay in

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Tony Levine Year-By-Year

YEAR SCHOOL OVERALL CONFERENCE BOWL FINAL RANK 2011 Houston 1-0 0-0 TicketCity (defeated Penn State, 30-14) 18/14 2012 Houston 5-7 4-4

Career Record (one year) 6-7 4-4 1-0 .462 .500 1.000

Levine was named head coach prior to the 2011 TicketCity Bowl.

All-Time Houston Coaches TENURE W L T PCT 1946-47 7 14 0 .333 Clyde Lee 1948-54 37 32 2 .535 1955-56 13 6 1 .675 Harold Lahar 1957-61 24 23 2 .510 1962-86 160 108 8 .597 1987-89 22 11 1 .662 John Jenkins 1990-92 18 15 0 .545 1993-99 24 53 1 .314 2000-03 8 26 0 .235 * 2003-07 34 28 0 .548 * 2007 0 1 0 .000 Kevin Sumlin * 2008-11 35 17 0 .673 Tony Levine * 2011- 6 7 0 .462 Bill Yeoman Total 388 341 1 .530

*Chris Thurmond coached the 2007 Texas Bowl following the resignation of Art Briles; Tony Levine coached the 2011 TicketCity Bowl following the resignation of Kevin Sumlin.

Art Briles

Kevin Sumlin

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2012 RESULTS (10-4, 7-1 CUSA) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Date Opponent Result RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G 8/30 at Akron W, 56-14 SIMS, Charles 9 142 860 9 851 6.0 11 53 94.6 9/1 Texas State L, 13-30 FARROW, Kenneth 12 86 477 11 466 5.4 2 48 38.8 9/8 Louisiana Tech L, 49-56 JACKSON, Ryan 11 59 286 34 252 4.3 3 72 22.9 9/15 at UCLA L, 6-37 Total 12 393 2095 281 1814 4.6 18 86 151.2 9/29 vs. Rice 1 W, 35-14 Opponents 12 521 2670 357 2313 4.4 23 73 192.8 10/6 North Texas W, 44-21 10/13 UAB W, 39-17 PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 10/18 at SMU L, 42-72 PILAND, David 11 118.5 256-448-12 57.1 2929 16 74 266.3 10/27 UTEP W, 45-35 JONES, Crawford 12 138.9 76-131-6 58.0 972 11 61 81.0 11/3 at East Carolina L, 28-48 Total 12 121.3 337-591-20 57.0 3941 27 74 328.4 11/10 Tulsa L, 7-41 Opponents 12 125.2 302-510-19 59.2 3478 25 88 289.8 11/17 at Marshall L, 41-44 11/24 Tulane W, 40-17 RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 1 Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas PEACE, Dewayne 9 54 603 11.2 2 48 67.0 GREENBERRY, Deontay 12 47 569 12.1 3 61 47.4 TEAM STATISTICS SPENCER, Daniel 10 41 579 14.1 3 74 57.9 SIMS, Charles 9 37 373 10.1 3 49 41.4 HOU OPP SCORING 389 432 WILLIAMS, Ronnie 12 33 270 8.2 3 32 22.5 Points Per Game 32.4 36.0 MCDUFFEY, Larry 9 28 382 13.6 4 64 42.4 FIRST DOWNS 292 316 Total 12 337 3941 11.7 27 74 328.4 Rushing 91 132 Opponents 12 302 3478 11.5 25 88 289.8 Passing 176 160 Penalty 25 24 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long RUSHING YARDAGE 1814 2313 PEACE, Dewayne 11 48 4.4 0 28 Yards gained rushing 2095 2670 PAYNE, Damian 9 33 3.7 0 11 Yards lost rushing 281 357 Total 24 93 3.9 0 28 Rushing Attempts 393 521 Opponents 21 205 9.8 0 41 Average Per Rush 4.6 4.4 Average Per Game 151.2 192.8 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long TDs Rushing 18 23 JACKSON, Ryan 14 304 21.7 0 59 PASSING YARDAGE 3941 3478 Total 41 801 19.5 0 61 Comp-Att-Int 337-591-20 302-510-19 Average Per Pass 6.7 6.8 Opponents 46 984 21.4 0 55 Average Per Catch 11.7 11.5 Average Per Game 328.4 289.8 |------PATs ------| TDs Passing 27 25 SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points TOTAL OFFENSE 5755 5791 HOGAN, Matt 0 20-25 45-45 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 105 Total Plays 984 1031 SIMS, Charles 14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 84 Average Per Play 5.8 5.6 JACKSON, Ryan 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 Average Per Game 479.6 482.6 MCDUFFEY, Larry 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 41-801 46-984 Total 47 20-25 45-45 0-1 1 1-1 0 0 389 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 24-93 21-205 Opponents 55 16-19 52-53 0-0 1 1-2 0 0 432 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 19-286 20-169 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 19.5 21.4 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 3.9 9.8 PILAND, David 11 493 190 2929 3119 283.5 INT RETURN AVERAGE 15.1 8.4 Total 12 984 1814 3941 5755 479.6 FUMBLES-LOST 19-15 21-12 PENALTIES-Yards 74-648 80-726 Opponents 12 1031 2313 3478 5791 482.6 Average Per Game 54.0 60.5 PUNTS-Yards 61-2769 66-2784 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk Average Per Punt 45.4 42.2 HOGAN, Matt 20-25 80.0 0-0 11-11 5-6 1-5 3-3 52 0 Net punt average 39.7 38.3 KICKOFFS-Yards 75-4679 79-4761 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 50+ Blkd Average Per Kick 62.4 60.3 LEONE, Richie 60 2730 45.5 77 6 24 18 20 0 Net kick average 51.0 39.4 Total 61 2769 45.4 77 7 24 18 20 0 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 24:57 35:02 Opponents 66 2784 42.2 67 8 19 27 9 0 3RD-DOWN Conversions 81/197 93/205 3rd-Down Pct 41% 45% ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G 4TH-DOWN Conversions 9/25 9/18 SIMS, Charles 9 851 373 0 0 0 1224 136.0 4th-Down Pct 36% 50% FARROW, Kenneth 12 466 165 0 128 0 759 63.2 SACKS BY-Yards 36-240 18-136 JACKSON, Ryan 11 252 102 0 304 0 658 59.8 MISC YARDS 18 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 47 55 Total 12 1814 3941 93 801 286 6935 577.9 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 20-25 16-19 Opponents 12 2313 3478 205 984 169 7149 595.8 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-4 0-3 RED-ZONE SCORES (44-53) 83% (51-60) 85% DEFENSE G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks Int PBU H FR-Yds FF Blk Saf RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (28-53) 53% (36-60) 60% STEWARD, Phillip 12 57 71 128 19.5-121 11.0-97 3-(-1) 3 10 1- 0 5 . . PAT-ATTEMPTS (45-45) 100% (52-53) 98% STEWART, Trevon 12 52 74 126 3.5-13 1.0-10 1-53 7 1 . . . . ATTENDANCE 190729 167186 MATHEWS, Derrick 12 46 80 126 17.0-63 6.0-46 . 5 9 . 2 . . Games/Avg Per Game 7/27247 5/33437 DANIELS, Everett 12 48 64 112 10.5-27 5.0-16 . 8 3 1- 0 . . . Neutral Site Games 0/0 HAYDEN, D.J. 9 38 23 61 1.5-3 . 4-171 8 . 1- 0 1 . . Total 12 469 668 1137 85-337 36-240 19-286 57 51 12- 0 15 1 . SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total Opponents 12 452 506 958 59-236 18-136 20-169 76 40 15- 43 11 . . Houston 88 89 106 106 389 Opponents 90 117 113 112 432 Returning players in italics

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YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL 1946 10 4 6 0 Jewell Wallace 1947 11 3 8 0 Jewell Wallace 1948 11 5 6 0 Clyde Lee 1949 10 5 4 1 Clyde Lee 1950 10 4 6 0 Clyde Lee 1951 11 6 5 0 Clyde Lee Salad 1952 10 8 2 0 Clyde Lee 1953 9 4 4 1 Clyde Lee 1954 10 5 5 0 Clyde Lee 1955 10 6 4 0 Bill Meek 1956 10 7 2 1 Bill Meek 1957 10 5 4 1 Hal Lahar 1958 9 5 4 0 Hal Lahar 1959 10 3 7 0 Hal Lahar 1960 10 6 4 0 Hal Lahar 1961 10 5 4 1 Hal Lahar 1962 11 7 4 0 Bill Yeoman Tangerine 1963 10 2 8 0 Bill Yeoman 1964 9 2 6 1 Bill Yeoman 1965 10 4 5 1 Bill Yeoman 1966 10 8 2 0 Bill Yeoman 1967 10 7 3 0 Bill Yeoman 1968 10 6 2 2 Bill Yeoman 1969 11 9 2 0 Bill Yeoman Bluebonnet 1970 11 8 3 0 Bill Yeoman 1971 12 9 3 0 Bill Yeoman Bluebonnet 1972 11 6 4 1 Bill Yeoman 1973 12 11 1 0 Bill Yeoman Bluebonnet 1974 12 8 3 1 Bill Yeoman Bluebonnet 1975 10 2 8 0 Bill Yeoman 1976 12 10 2 0 Bill Yeoman Cotton 1977 11 6 5 0 Bill Yeoman 1978 12 9 3 0 Bill Yeoman Cotton 1979 12 11 1 0 Bill Yeoman Cotton 1980 12 7 5 0 Bill Yeoman Garden State 1981 12 7 4 1 Bill Yeoman Sun 1982 11 5 5 1 Bill Yeoman 1983 11 4 7 0 Bill Yeoman 1984 12 7 5 0 Bill Yeoman Cotton 1985 11 4 7 0 Bill Yeoman 1986 11 1 10 0 Bill Yeoman 1987 11 4 6 1 Jack Pardee 1988 12 9 3 0 Jack Pardee Aloha 1989 11 9 2 0 Jack Pardee 1990 11 10 1 0 John Jenkins 1991 11 4 7 0 John Jenkins 1992 11 4 7 0 John Jenkins 1993 11 1 9 1 Kim Helton 1994 11 1 10 0 Kim Helton 1995 11 2 9 0 Kim Helton 1996 12 7 5 Kim Helton Liberty 1997 11 3 8 Kim Helton 1998 11 3 8 Kim Helton 1999 11 7 4 Kim Helton 2000 11 3 8 Dana Dimel 2001 11 0 11 Dana Dimel 2002 12 5 7 Dana Dimel 2003 13 7 6 Art Briles Hawaii 2004 11 3 8 Art Briles 2005 12 6 6 Art Briles Fort Worth 2006 14 10 4 Art Briles Liberty 2007 13 8 5 Art Briles/Chris Thurmond * Texas 2008 13 8 5 Kevin Sumlin Armed Forces 2009 14 10 4 Kevin Sumlin Armed Forces 2010 12 5 7 Kevin Sumlin 2011 14 13 1 Kevin Sumlin/Tony Levine * TicketCity 2012 12 5 7 Tony Levine TOTAL 744 388 341 15

*Chris Thurmond coached the last game of the 2007 season. Tony Levine coached the last game of the 2011 season.

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UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE Location:...... Louisville, Ky. Enrollment:...... 23,000 Founded:...... 1798 Nickname: ...... Cardinals Colors: ...... Red and Black Website: ...... UofLSports.com Stadium: ...... Papa John’s (55,000/FieldTurf) President: ...... Dr. James Ramsey Vice-President/Director of Athletics: ...... Tom Jurich Head Coach: ...... Charlie Strong (Central Arkansas ’82)

MEDIA RELATIONS Assistant SID: ...... Rocco Gasparro Office Phone: ...... (502) 802-0102 Mobile: ...... (502) 262-2258 E-mail: ...... [email protected] SID Fax: ...... (502) 852-7401 Press Box Phone: ...... (502) 852-6703

CARDINAL TEAM FACTS 2012 Record/Finish: ...... 11-2/5-2 Big East (tied, 1st) All-Time Record: ...... 471-435-17 (.520) Bowl Appearances: ...... 16 Bowl Record: ...... 8-8 (.500) Last Bowl Appearance: ...... 2012 Allstate Sugar Bowl (Louisville 33, Florida 23) Offensive System:...... Multiple Defensive System:...... 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ...... 53/11 Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 14/10

LOUISVILLE . CARDINALS

Dr. James Ramsey Tom Jurich Charlie Strong Rocco Gasparro President Director of Athletics Head Coach Communications

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STORYLINES DEFENSE 2013 Schedule Louisville returns 19 players who started at least Louisville boasts a pair of All-America candi- one game last season, including 12 defensive dates at safety. S and S Hakeem Sun., Sept. 1 Ohio players who made at least one start. Smith both earned All-Big East Second Team 3:30 p.m., ESPN Series: Tied, 2-2 honors last season. Notable: All four previous meetings were played The Cardinals shared the last two Big East titles between 1956 and 1959. and have been to three consecutive bowl games. The Cardinals return all three starting lineback- ers from last year. LB Preston Brown joined the Sat., Sept. 7 Eastern Kentucky Louisville has won two Bowl Championship two defensive backs on the All-Big East Second Noon, ESPN3 Series: Louisville leads, 17-8-1 Series games since the 2006 season, taking Team, while LB Keith Brown and LB James Bur- Notable: The 23-13 win against the Colonels in 2010 the Discover Orange Bowl 24-13 against Wake gess emerged as starters as freshmen. was Charlie Strong’s victory as Louisville’s coach. Forest before claiming last year’s Allstate Sugar Bowl crown with a 33-23 win against Florida. DE Lorenzo Mauldin, who had 4.5 sacks, leads Sat., Sept. 14 at Kentucky a defensive line that returns all four starters. The Governor’s Cup 1 p.m., ESPN Series: Kentucky leads, 14-11 Louisville finished last season ranked No. 13 in Notable: Louisville has won its last three games both major national polls. SPECIAL TEAMS against opponents from the SEC. K John Wallace enjoyed an excellent freshman OFFENSE season last year, making 16 of 21 field goal Sat., Sept. 21 Florida International QB Teddy Bridgewater was unanimously chosen attempts. Wallace was 14-for-14 from inside Noon, ESPN Regional Series: Tied, 1-1 as the Big East Offensive Player of the Year as 40 yards. Notable: Third straight year these teams have met. a sophomore in 2012. Bridgewater had six 300- First two games decided by seven points each. yard passing games and two 400-yard games P Ryan Johnson averaged 39.4 yards per punt last year. in his first season as the starter. Sat., Oct. 5 at Temple TBD Series: Tied, 3-3 WR DeVante Parker averaged 18.6 yards per Notable: Louisville has taken the last three meetings reception and had 13 catches for 20 yards or including a 45-17 decision last year. more in 2012. Thu., Oct. 10 Rutgers RB Senorise Perry rushed for 705 yards and 11 7:30 p.m., ESPN Series: Rutgers leads, 7-5 touchdowns before going down with a knee Notable: The last two matchups have been decided injury. He returns in the backfield, along with by a combined five points. RB Dominique Brown, who ran for 533 yards and four TDs in 2011, but missed all of last season Fri., Oct. 18 UCF due to a knee injury. 8 p.m., ESPN Series: Louisville leads, 1-0 Notable: The only prior meeting was Louisville’s 42-21 win in 1985.

Sat., Oct. 26 at USF TBD Series: Tied, 5-5 Notable: The Cardinals are 1-4 all-time in Tampa, but won 34-24 in their last visit in 2011.

Fri., Nov. 8 at UConn TBD Series: Louisville leads, 5-4 Notable: The Cardinals fell in triple-overtime last year in Louisville, but won 34-20 in East Hartford in 2011.

Sat., Nov. 16 Houston TBD Series: Tied, 7-7 Notable: The teams haven’t met since 2004. Louisville scored 66 and 65 points in its last two against the Cougars.

Sat., Nov. 23 Memphis TBD Series: Louisville leads, 23-19 Notable: The Cardinals have won seven of the last eight, including a 56-0 win in 2010.

Thu., Dec. 5 at Cincinnati The Keg of Nails 7:30 p.m., ESPN Series: Cincinnati leads, 30-22-1 Notable: Louisville and Cincinnati shared the last Linebacker Preston Brown two Big East titles.

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Charlie Strong At A Glance Charlie Strong Hometown: Batesville, Ark. Head Coach Family: Wife – Victoria; Children - Tory, Hailee, Hope Alma Mater (Year): Central Arkansas (1982) A two-time Big East Coach of the Year, Hired at Louisville: Dec. 9, 2009 Charlie Strong has brought energy and Collegiate/Professional Career: enthusiasm back to the Cardinals’ football 1983-84 Graduate Assistant, Florida program with his ability to motivate, teach, 1985 Graduate Assistant, Texas A&M and recruit at the highest level. 1986-87 Receivers Coach, Southern Illinois In three seasons at Louisville, Strong has 1988-89 Outside Linebackers Coach, Florida guided the Cardinals to three straight bowl 1990 Receivers Coach, Mississippi appearances, and the back-to-back Big 1991-93 Defensive Ends Coach, Florida East championships. He inherited a team 1994 Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Tackles, that had won just 15 games in the three Florida 1995-98 Defensive Line Coach, Notre Dame seasons before he was hired, and has 1999-2002 Defensive Coordinator, South Carolina turned seasons of 7-6, 7-6 and 11-2 in his 2003-04 Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs, three years at Louisville. Florida In 2012, the Cardinals went 11-2 over- 2005-07 Assistant Head Coach/ all, 5-2 in Big East play and defeated Co-Defensive Coordinator, Florida No. 3-ranked Florida in the Allstate Sugar 2008-09 Associate Head Coach/ Bowl. Louisville opened the season with Defensive Coordinator, Florida nine wins for the first time in program 2010- Head Coach, Louisville history and finished the year ranked No. 13 in the final Associated Press and USA tors in the nation after coaching the Gators from Today polls. 2003-2009 and building some of the nation’s top Assistant Coaches Louisville improved from 4-8 in 2009 to 7-6 defenses. He had four different tenures with the Vance Bedford records in 2010 and 2011, including bowl game Gators from 2003-09; 1991-94 and 1988-89, and as Defensive Coordinator appearances in the Beef `O’Brady’s Bowl in 2010 a graduate assistant in 1983-84. and the Belk Bowl last season. During his tenure at Florida, he coached 13 Shawn Watson After winning a combined two league games All-Americans, a National Defensive Player of Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks in 2008-09, Strong led the Cardinals to three Big the Year, a Award winner, two SEC Dave Borbely East victories in 2010 and five in 2011. Defensive Freshmen of the Year, two Thorpe Offensive Line Sitting at 2-4 after a loss to Cincinnati on Oct. Award finalists, two Nagurski Trophy finalists 15, in which Louisville had a 16-7 lead at the and the 2008 Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Kenny Carter half, the Cardinals rattled off wins in five of their Year. He has developed seven first-round NFL Running Backs/Special Teams last six games, including a victory over nation- Draft picks and 18 players that were selected in Ron Dugans ally ranked West Virginia. Louisville also won its the third round or higher. Wide Receivers last two games of the year on the road to win a In his seven years at UF as defensive coordi- share of the conference title and qualify for the nator, the Gators intercepted 131 passes, the Clint Hurtt Belk Bowl. third-highest total in the nation and the most in Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator Since coming to Louisville, Strong also empha- the SEC during the last seven seasons. Brian Jean-Mary sizes the importance of academics. His teams A tenacious recruiter, Strong was named one Linebackers have had at least a 2.5 GPA in every semester of the nation’s top-25 best recruiters by Rivals. that he has been the head coach and saw place- com for his part in inking the 2007 signing class Sherrone Moore kicker Chris Philpott earn CoSIDA Academic that was ranked No. 1 by most outlets. Tight Ends All-District accolades. Since the 2003 season, Strong’s defensive Tommy Restivo The former long-time assistant coach with the units at Florida allowed an average of 17.6 points Secondary Florida Gators became the 21st head coach at per game — which ranked ninth in the country Louisville when he was officially introduced as over that span — forced a mind-boggling 193 the Cardinals’ head coach Dec. 9, 2009. turnovers and an average of 308.6 yards per Strong coached in 20 bowl games as an assis- contest. tant and won a pair of national titles at Florida. From 1999-2002, Strong served as defensive He helped the Gators to national titles in 2009, coordinator at South Carolina, earning finalist with a win over Oklahoma, and in 2007 with a honors for the in 2000. He guided victory over Ohio State. the Gamecocks to a top-20 national ranking in He has also worked for three different head total defense twice, while the 2000 squad ranked coaches who have won national champion- sixth in the country in scoring defense after ships: former Florida coach , South yielding just 15.8 points per game. Carolina’s Steve Spurrier and former Notre Strong also spent four seasons at Notre Dame, Dame head coach . overseeing the defensive line on a defense that Prior to taking over at Louisville, Strong was registered a single-season school-record 41.5 considered one of the top defensive coordina- sacks in 1997.

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Charlie Strong Year-By-Year YEAR SCHOOL OVERALL CONFERENCE BOWL FINAL RANK 2004 * Florida 0-1 0-0 (lost to Miami (Fla.), 27-10) -/25 2010 Louisville 7-6 3-4 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl (defeated Southern Mississippi, 31-28) 2011 Louisville 7-6 5-2 Belk (lost to North Carolina State, 31-24) 2012 Louisville 11-2 5-2 Sugar (defeated Florida 33-23) 13/13

Florida Record 0-1 0-0 0-1 .000 — .000

Louisville Record (two years) 25-13 13-8 2-1 .658 .619 .667

Career Record (two years) 25-14 13-8 2-2 .641 .619 .500

*Coached Florida in the 2004 Peach Bowl after the dismissal of

All-Time Louisville Coaches TENURE W L T PCT Lester Larson 1912-13 8 2 0 .800 Bruce Baker 1914 1 4 0 .200 Will Duffy 1915-16 3 8 2 .308 Bill Duncan 1921-22 4 9 1 .321 1923-24 8 8 1 .500 Tom King 1925-30 27 21 0 .563 Jack McGrath 1931 5 3 0 .000 C.V. “Red” Money 1932 0 9 0 .000 Ben Cregor 1933-35 4 18 1 .196 Laurie Apitz 1936-42 22 29 3 .435 1946-68 118 95 2 .556 Lee Corso Lee Corso 1969-72 28 11 3 .690 T.W. Alley 1973-74 9 13 0 .409 1975-79 25 29 2 .464 1980-84 20 35 0 .364 1985-94 54 56 2 .491 Ron Cooper 1995-97 13 20 0 .394 John L. Smith 1998-02 41 21 0 .661 2003-06 41 9 0 .820 2007-09 15 21 0 .417 Charlie Strong 2010- 25 13 0 .658 Total 471 435 17 .520

Howard Schnellenberger

Bobby Petrino

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2012 RESULTS (11-2, 5-2 BIG EAST) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Date Opponent Result 9/2 Kentucky W, 32-14 WRIGHT, Jeremy 13 211 910 86 824 3.9 10 32 63.4 9/8 Missouri State W, 35-7 PERRY, Senorise 11 136 739 34 705 5.2 11 59 64.1 9/15 North Carolina W, 39-34 Total 13 462 1974 379 1595 3.5 23 59 122.7 9/22 at Florida International W, 28-21 Opponents 13 449 2251 327 1924 4.3 14 55 148.0 9/29 at Southern Mississippi W, 21-17 10/13 at Pittsburgh * W, 45-35 PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 10/20 USF * W, 27-25 BRIDGEWATER, Teddy 13 160.48 287-419-8 68.5 3718 27 75 286.0 10/26 Cincinnati * ot W, 34-31 STEIN, Will 12 91.19 20-34-0 58.8 131 0 26 10.9 11/3 Temple * W, 45-17 Total 13 154.26 307-456-8 67.3 3849 27 75 296.1 11/10 at Syracuse * L, 26-45 Opponents 13 125.55 219-382-11 57.3 2500 22 85 192.3 11/24 Connecticut * 3ot L, 20-23 11/29 at Rutgers * W, 20-17 RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 1/2 vs. Florida 1 W, 33-23 COPELAND, Damian 13 50 628 12.6 2 59 48.3 ROGERS, Eli 13 46 505 11.0 4 44 38.8 1 Allstate Sugar Bowl, Mercedez-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, La. WRIGHT, Jeremy 13 41 325 7.9 1 16 25.0 PARKER, DeVante 13 40 744 18.6 10 75 57.2 TEAM STATISTICS SMITH, Andrell 13 34 536 15.8 3 50 41.2 LOU OPP Total 13 307 3849 12.5 27 75 296.1 SCORING 405 309 Opponents 13 219 2500 11.4 22 85 192.3 Points Per Game 31.2 23.8 FIRST DOWNS 297 237 Rushing 106 108 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Passing 173 107 DOMINGUEZ, Kai 21 99 4.7 0 30 Penalty 18 22 Total 24 102 4.2 0 30 RUSHING YARDAGE 1595 1924 Opponents 21 171 8.1 1 30 Yards gained rushing 1974 2251 Yards lost rushing 379 327 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Rushing Attempts 462 449 BUSHELL, Adrian 17 333 19.6 0 42 Average Per Rush 3.5 4.3 PERRY, Senorise 7 137 19.6 0 34 Average Per Game 122.7 148.0 Total 35 606 17.3 0 42 TDs Rushing 23 14 Opponents 72 1775 24.7 2 100 PASSING YARDAGE 3849 2500 Comp-Att-Int 307-456-8 219-382-11 |------PATs ------| Average Per Pass 8.4 6.5 SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Average Per Catch 12.5 11.4 Average Per Game 296.1 192.3 WALLACE, John 0 16-21 38-42 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 86 TDs Passing 27 22 WRIGHT, Jeremy 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 66 TOTAL OFFENSE 5444 4424 PERRY, Senorise 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 66 Total Plays 918 831 PARKER, DeVante 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 Average Per Play 5.9 5.3 ROGERS, Eli 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 Average Per Game 418.8 340.3 Total 51 18-23 41-46 0-0 2 2-5 0 0 405 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 35-606 72-1775 Opponents 40 10-14 37-37 1-1 0 0-2 0 0 309 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 24-102 21-171 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 11-89 8-87 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G KICK RETURN AVERAGE 17.3 24.7 BRIDGEWATER, Teddy 13 493 26 3718 3744 288.0 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 4.2 8.1 Total 13 918 1595 3849 5444 418.8 INT RETURN AVERAGE 8.1 10.9 Opponents 13 831 1924 2500 4424 340.3 FUMBLES-LOST 17-5 20-13 PENALTIES-Yards 82-703 74-619 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk Average Per Game 54.1 47.6 PUNTS-Yards 53-2017 52-2057 WALLACE, John 16-21 76.2 1-1 6-6 7-7 2-6 0-1 45 1 Average Per Punt 38.1 39.6 Net punt average 32.0 36.2 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd KICKOFFS-Yards 79-4738 55-3418 JOHNSON, Ryan 49 1933 39.4 57 6 14 20 1 Average Per Kick 60.0 62.1 Total 53 2017 38.1 57 6 14 21 2 Net kick average 35.9 42.0 Opponents 52 2057 39.6 59 3 11 14 1 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 32:58 27:02 3RD-DOWN Conversions 92/185 70/168 ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G 3rd-Down Pct 50% 42% WRIGHT, Jeremy 13 824 325 0 84 0 1233 94.8 4TH-DOWN Conversions 9/13 6/21 PERRY, Senorise 11 705 181 0 137 0 1023 93.0 4th-Down Pct 69% 29% PARKER, DeVante 13 0 744 0 0 0 744 57.2 SACKS BY-Yards 22-176 31-222 COPELAND, Damian 13 3 628 0 0 0 631 48.5 MISC YARDS 0 27 Total 13 1595 3849 102 606 89 6241 480.1 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 51 40 Opponents 13 1924 2500 171 1775 87 6457 496.7 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 18-23 10-14 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 1-5 RED-ZONE SCORES (53-57) 93% (36-42) 86% DEFENSE G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks Int PBU H FR-Yds FF Blk Saf RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (37-57) 65% (28-42) 67% BROWN, Preston 13 52 57 109 3.0-5 . 1-3 4 3 . . . . PAT-ATTEMPTS (41-46) 89% (37-37) 100% PRYOR, Calvin 13 52 48 100 2.5-23 1.0-17 2-10 5 1 1-5 5 . . ATTENDANCE 349938 225530 SMITH, Hakeem 13 40 33 73 2.0-4 . . 7 . 1-0 1 . . Games/Avg Per Game 7/49991 6/37588 BUSHELL, Adrian 13 45 17 62 1.5-4 . 1-0 13 1 3-0 . . . Neutral Site Games 0/0 BROWN, Keith 10 21 36 57 2.5-5 . . . 2 1-0 1 . . Total 13 470 410 880 59-263 22-176 11-89 48 23 13-79 13 1 . SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Opponents 13 512 416 928 84.0-350 31-222 8-87 41 16 5-14 10 7 . Louisville 99 119 98 76 13 405 Opponents 71 104 35 86 13 309 Returning players in italics

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YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL 1912 4 3 1 0 Lester Larson 1986 11 3 8 0 Howard Schnellenberger 1913 6 5 1 0 Lester Larson 1987 11 3 7 1 Howard Schnellenberger 1914 5 1 4 0 Bruce Baker 1988 11 8 3 0 Howard Schnellenberger 1915 7 1 5 1 Will Duffy 1989 11 6 5 0 Howard Schnellenberger 1916 6 2 3 1 Will Duffy 1990 12 10 1 1 Howard Schnellenberger Fiesta 1917 No Games Played 1991 11 2 9 0 Howard Schnellenberger 1918 No Games Played 1992 11 5 6 0 Howard Schnellenberger 1919 No Games Played 1993 12 9 3 0 Howard Schnellenberger Liberty 1920 No Games Played 1994 11 6 5 0 Howard Schnellenberger 1921 5 2 2 1 Bill Duncan 1995 11 7 4 0 Ron Cooper 1922 9 2 7 0 Bill Duncan 1996 11 5 6 Ron Cooper 1923 8 5 3 0 Fred Enke 1997 11 1 10 Ron Cooper 1924 9 3 5 1 Fred Enke 1998 12 7 5 John L. Smith Motor City 1925 8 8 0 0 Tom King 1999 12 7 5 John L. Smith Humanitarian 1926 8 6 2 0 Tom King 2000 12 9 3 John L. Smith Liberty 1927 8 4 4 0 Tom King 2001 13 11 2 John L. Smith Liberty 1928 8 1 7 0 Tom King 2002 13 7 6 John L. Smith GMAC 1929 8 3 5 0 Tom King 2003 13 9 4 Bobby Petrino GMAC 1930 8 5 3 0 Tom King 2004 12 11 1 Bobby Petrino Liberty 1931 8 5 3 0 Jack McGrath 2005 12 9 3 Bobby Petrino Toyota Gator 1932 9 0 9 0 C.V. “Red” Money 2006 13 12 1 Bobby Petrino FedEx Orange 1933 8 1 7 0 Ben Cregor 2007 12 6 6 Steve Kragthorpe 1934 7 2 5 0 Ben Cregor 2008 12 5 7 Steve Kragthorpe 1935 8 1 6 1 Ben Cregor 2009 12 4 8 Steve Kragthorpe 1936 8 4 4 0 Laurie Apitz 2010 13 7 6 Charlie Strong Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 1937 8 2 5 1 Laurie Apitz 2011 13 7 6 Charlie Strong Belk 1938 8 2 6 0 Laurie Apitz 2012 13 11 2 Charlie Strong Sugar 1939 8 5 2 1 Laurie Apitz TOTAL 923 471 435 17 1940 9 3 5 1 Laurie Apitz 1941 8 4 4 0 Laurie Apitz 1942 4 2 3 0 Laurie Apitz 1943 No Games Played 1944 No Games Played 1945 No Games Played 1946 8 6 2 0 Frank Camp 1947 9 7 0 1 Frank Camp 1948 10 5 5 0 Frank Camp 1949 11 8 3 0 Frank Camp 1950 10 3 6 1 Frank Camp 1951 9 5 4 0 Frank Camp 1952 8 3 5 0 Frank Camp 1953 8 1 7 0 Frank Camp 1954 9 3 6 0 Frank Camp 1955 9 7 2 0 Frank Camp 1956 9 6 3 0 Frank Camp 1957 10 9 1 0 Frank Camp Sun 1958 8 4 4 0 Frank Camp 1959 10 6 4 0 Frank Camp 1960 9 7 2 0 Frank Camp 1961 9 6 3 0 Frank Camp 1962 10 6 4 0 Frank Camp 1963 10 3 7 0 Frank Camp 1964 10 1 9 0 Frank Camp 1965 10 6 4 0 Frank Camp 1966 10 6 4 0 Frank Camp 1967 10 5 5 0 Frank Camp 1968 10 5 5 0 Frank Camp 1969 10 5 4 1 Lee Corso 1970 12 8 3 1 Lee Corso Pasadena 1971 10 6 3 1 Lee Corso 1972 10 9 1 0 Lee Corso 1973 11 5 6 0 T.W. Alley 1974 11 4 7 0 T.W. Alley 1975 11 2 9 0 Vince Gibson 1976 11 5 6 0 Vince Gibson 1977 12 7 4 1 Vince Gibson Independence 1978 11 7 4 0 Vince Gibson 1979 11 4 6 1 Vince Gibson 1980 11 5 6 0 Bob Weber 1981 11 5 6 0 Bob Weber 1982 11 5 6 0 Bob Weber 1983 11 3 8 0 Bob Weber 1984 11 2 9 0 Bob Weber 1985 11 2 9 0 Howard Schnellenberger

50 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football THE TEAMS

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS Location:...... Memphis, Tenn. Enrollment:...... 22,725 Founded:...... 1912 Nickname: ...... Tigers Colors: ...... Blue and Gray Website: ...... GoTigersGo.com Stadium: ...... Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (61,000/FieldTurf) Interim President: ...... R. Brad Martin Director of Athletics: ...... Tom Bowen Head Coach: ...... Justin Fuente (Murray State ’99)

MEDIA RELATIONS Assistant Athletics Director: ...... Ron Mears Office Phone: ...... (901) 678-2397 Mobile: ...... (832) 969-1310 E-mail: ...... [email protected] Press Box Phone: ...... (901) 272-0136

TIGER TEAM FACTS 2012 Record/Finish: ...... 4-8/4-4 Conference USA (tied, 3rd East) All-Time Record: ...... 441-488-33 (.476) Bowl Appearances: ...... 7 Bowl Record: ...... 4-3 (.571) Last Bowl Appearance: ...... 2008 St. Petersburg Bowl (USF 41, Memphis 14) Offensive System:...... Multiple Defensive System:...... Multiple Lettermen Returning/Lost: ...... 45/20 Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 17/7

MEMPHIS TIGERS

R. Brad Martin Tom Bowen Justin Fuente Ron Mears Interim President Director of Athletics Head Coach Communications

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STORYLINES DEFENSE 2013 Schedule Memphis returns 45 letterwinners and 17 start- Memphis has eight defensive starters back from ers from last year’s team, which won its final a group that led Conference USA in total defense Sat., Sept. 7 Duke three games of the season. in league games last year (331.6 yards per game). 4:30 p.m., ESPN3 Series: Duke leads, 1-0 Notable: The Tigers fell 38-14 to the Blue Devils last The Tigers play seven of their first eight games The Tigers improved their total defense num- year in the first meeting between the teams. in the state of Tennessee before hitting the road ber by more than 100 yards from the previous for three of their last four games. season. The Tigers allowed 384 yards per game Sat., Sept. 14 at Middle Tennessee in 2012 after allowing an average of 491 yards 7 p.m., CSS Series: Middle Tennessee leads, 16-8-1 The Tigers doubled their win total from the previ- in 2011. Notable: The Tigers have dropped three of the last ous season in Justin Fuente’s first year as head four meetings, but were 24-17 winners in 2010. coach. Fuente is looking to take Memphis to a Memphis returns all four starters on the defen- bowl game for the first time since 2008. sive line. DE Martin Ifedi led the squad with 7.5 Sat., Sept. 21 Arkansas State sacks and had 11 tackles for loss. TBD Series: Memphis leads, 28-23-5 Notable: The home team has won three straight in OFFENSE Returing LB Charles Harris and LB Anthony the series, including Memphis’ 29-17 win in 2008. Memphis, which ranked second-to-last nation- Brown led the Tigers in tackles last season. ally in rushing offense in 2011 (84.0 ypg), nearly Harris made a team-high 79 stops, while Brown Sat., Oct. 5 UCF doubled its production on the ground in 2012, had 71. TBD Series: UCF leads, 8-1 averaging 151.8 yards per game last year. Notable: Memphis won the series opener in 1990, but has dropped eight straight to the Knights. The Tigers return their top two rushers from last SPECIAL TEAMS year. RB Brandon Hayes had 576 yards and six The Tigers’ special teams units led Conference Sat., Oct. 12 at Houston touchdowns, while RB Jai Steib had 427 yards USA in both kickoff coverage (42.6 yards) and Noon Series: Houston leads, 12-9 and six TDs of his own. punt return average (12.0 ypr). Notable: Houston has taken the last three meetings. Memphis’ last win in the series was in 2005. QB Jacob Karam completed a school-record P Tom Hornsey ranked 19th nationally in punting 64.2 percent of his passes last season (176 of last season, averaging 43.4 yards per kick. Sat., Oct. 19 SMU 274). TBD Series: Memphis leads, 3-2 The Tigers return their leading kickoff returner Notable: Memphis took the first three games in the Memphis returns five players with starting (CB Bobby McCain) and punt returner (WR series, but the Mustangs have taken the last two. experience on the offensive line. Keiwone Malone) from last year. Wed., Oct. 30 Cincinnati 8 p.m., ESPN2 Series: Memphis leads, 18-12 Notable: The Tigers and Bearcats haven’t met since 2004. Memphis won eight straight between 1966-74.

Sat., Nov. 9 Tennessee-Martin TBD Series: Memphis leads, 5-2 Notable: Memphis’ 41-14 win in 2009 was the first meeting between the teams since 1932.

Sat., Nov. 16 at USF TBD Series: USF leads, 3-2 Notable: The last meeting was USF’s 41-14 win in the 2008 St. Petersburg Bowl.

Sat., Nov. 23 at Louisville TBD Series: Louisville leads, 23-19 Notable: Memphis has dropped seven of the last eight to the Cardinals.

Sat., Nov. 30 Temple TBD Series: First meeting Notable: First of two games against first-time op- ponents to close the regular season

Sat., Dec. 7 at UConn TBD Series: First meeting Notable: Third road game in the last four regular- season dates for the Tigers. Quarterback Jacob Karam

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Justin Fuente At A Glance Justin Fuente Hometown: Tulsa, Okla. Head Coach Family: Wife – Jenny; Children - Cecilia, Caroline Alma Mater (Year): Murray State (1999) In his first season as coach of the Tigers, Hired at Memphis: Dec. 8, 2011 Justin Fuente laid the groundwork for a Collegiate/Professional Career: football program which will take a step up in competition 2001-03 Quarterbacks Coach, Illinois State during his second year, the team’s first in 2004-06 Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, the American Athletic Conference. Illinois State While the Tigers posted their best fin- 2007-08 Running Backs Coach, TCU ish since 2008 and won more conference 2009-11 Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, games than the previous three seasons TCU combined, Fuente began building a foun- 2012- Head Coach, Memphis dation in the months preceding his rookie season. The University of Memphis will head Assistant Coaches into the 2013 season on a three-game win Barry Odom streak, tied for the 16th longest current Defensive Coordinator/Safeties win streak in FBS football to start the year. Memphis posted a 4-8 overall record and James Shibest was 4-4 in league play in its final season Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends as a member of Conference USA in 2012. The Tigers’ efforts last year did not go promotion, he moved to coaching the Horned unrecognized. Athlon Sports’ College Football Frogs quarterbacks. Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Preview Magazine had Fuente No. 5 in the A native of Tulsa, Okla., the dynamic play- Galen Scott publication’s ranking of new coaches from 2012, caller helped guide TCU’s program to consecu- Linebackers and heading into the 2013 season, also had him tive BCS bowl game appearances with a 2011 ranked No. 6 among coaches under 40. Rose Bowl victory over No. 5-ranked Wisconsin Vance Vice The Tigers averaged 318.33 yards of total that followed an appearance in the 2010 Fiesta Offensive Line offense during the 2012 season. The season total Bowl. From 2008-10, TCU was the only program represented a 44-yard improvement from the in the country that finished in the top-10 in both Holman Wiggins 2011 season. Memphis came close to doubling the Associated Press and USA Today polls all Wide Receivers its rushing average, improving its rushing total to three campaigns. Chris Vaughn 151.75 yards per game in 2012. Memphis’ fourth- In Fuente’s three seasons as offensive coor- Cornerbacks down efficiency percentage ranked among the dinator, TCU set single-season school records Top 10 in FBS Football. for touchdowns, points scored and first downs, Brad Cornelsen Defensively, Memphis led Conference USA in while also ranking among the nation’s most Quarterbacks total defense in league games played in 2012, productive offensive units. From 2009-11, the giving up just 331.6 yards per game. UM lowered Horned Frogs won 36 of 39 contests, including Tim Billings its total yardage allowed in conference games a 24-game win streak in the Mountain West Defensive Line from the previous season by 30 percent. Conference (MWC). For the year, Memphis ranked 48th nationally Fuente made the move to TCU after spending in defense (383.58 yards per game). The Tigers six seasons as quarterbacks coach at Illinois made a 69-position improvement from the 2011 State. His final three years saw him double season. The UM defense ranked 36th nationally as the Redbirds offensive coordinator. Under in quarterback sacks, more than doubling the Fuente’s direction, Illinois State ranked in the number of sacks it had in 2012 (29) from the 2011 top-10 nationally in total offense in 2005 and season (14). 2006. The Redbirds ranked eighth in 2006 with an The Tigers’ special teams also made striking average of 397.5 yards per game, after ranking improvements during Fuente’s first season. fifth in both total offense (477.6 yards) and scor- Memphis ranked among the nation’s Top 20 in ing (39.2 points) in 2005. kickoff return yardage defense and punt return Fuente set 11 school records at Murray State, average. UM punter Tom Hornsey ranked 19th including total offense and passing yards in nationally in punting. a game and season. In 1999, he was the Ohio Fuente was named the 23rd head coach of the Valley Conference (OVC) Offensive Player of the Tigers program on Dec. 8, 2011. He previously Year and a Award finalist, given served five seasons on Gary Patterson’s staff at annually to the nation’s top player in Division TCU from 2007-11. Fuente joined the TCU football I-AA. Fuente is a 1999 graduate of Murray State. coaching staff in February of 2007 as running Following his collegiate career, Fuente played backs coach and was promoted to co-offensive professionally with the Oklahoma Wranglers in coordinator in February of 2009. As part of his the Arena League.

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Justin Fuente Year-By-Year

YEAR SCHOOL OVERALL CONFERENCE BOWL FINAL RANK 2012 Memphis 4-8 4-4

Career Record (one year) 4-8 4-4 .333 .500

All-Time Memphis Coaches TENURE W L T PCT Clyde Wilson 1912-15 9 12 1 .432 Tom Shea 1916 2 3 1 .417 V.M. (Bic) Campbell 1917, 1919 6 6 0 .500 John Childerson 1918 2 4 0 .333 Elmore George 1920 0 5 0 .000 Rollin Wilson 1921 4 5 1 .450 1922-23 11 5 3 .658 1924-36 43 60 14 .427 Allyn McKeen 1937-38 13 6 0 .684 C.C. Humphreys 1939-41 14 15 0 .483 Charlie Jamerson 1942 2 7 0 .222 1947-57 59 43 5 .575 Billy J. Murphy 1958-71 91 44 1 .673 Billy J. Murphy 1972-74 20 12 1 .621 Richard Williamson 1975-80 31 35 0 .470 1981-83 8 24 1 .258 1984-85 7 12 3 .386 Charlie Bailey 1986-88 12 20 1 .379 1989-94 29 36 1 .447 1995-2000 22 44 .333 Tommy West 2001-09 49 61 .445 2010-11 3 21 .125 Justin Fuente 2012- 4 8 .333 Total 441 488 33 .530

Tommy West

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2012 RESULTS (4-8, 4-4 CUSA) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Date Opponent Result RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G 9/1 Tennessee-Martin L, 17-20 HAYES, Brandon 9 118 617 41 576 4.9 6 46 64.0 9/8 at Arkansas State L, 28-33 STEIB, Jai 11 119 468 41 427 3.6 6 22 38.8 9/15 Middle Tennessee L, 30-48 Total 12 489 2147 326 1821 3.7 18 46 151.8 9/22 at Duke L, 14-38 Opponents 12 425 1971 315 1656 3.9 15 83 138.0 10/6 Rice * W, 14-10 10/13 at East Carolina * L, 7-41 PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 10/20 UCF * L, 17-35 KARAM, Jacob 12 137.0 176-274-3 64.2 1895 14 63 157.9 10/27 at SMU * L, 13-44 Total 12 140.2 182-283-3 64.3 1999 16 63 166.6 11/3 at Marshall * L, 28-38 Opponents 12 134.0 269-435-8 61.8 2947 25 70 245.6 11/10 Tulane * W, 37-23 11/17 at UAB * W, 46-9 RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 11/24 Southern Mississippi * W, 42-24 RUCKER, Marcus 12 47 525 11.2 3 63 43.8 MALONE, Keiwone 12 44 476 10.8 3 41 39.7 CROSS, Alan 12 23 301 13.1 5 38 25.1 TEAM STATISTICS Total 12 182 1999 11.0 16 63 166.6 MEM OPP Opponents 12 269 2947 11.0 25 70 245.6 SCORING 293 363 Points Per Game 24.4 30.2 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long FIRST DOWNS 211 267 MALONE, Keiwone 22 261 11.9 0 57 Rushing 112 99 Passing 85 133 Total 25 300 12.0 1 57 Penalty 14 35 Opponents 22 191 8.7 0 59 RUSHING YARDAGE 1821 1656 Yards gained rushing 2147 1971 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Yards lost rushing 326 315 MCCAIN, Bobby 28 721 25.8 0 95 Rushing Attempts 489 425 Total 50 1141 22.8 0 95 Average Per Rush 3.7 3.9 Opponents 15 282 18.8 0 31 Average Per Game 151.8 138.0 TDs Rushing 18 15 |------PATs ------| PASSING YARDAGE 1999 2947 SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Comp-Att-Int 182-283-3 269-435-8 HENRIQUES, Paul 0 4-9 24-26 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Average Per Pass 7.1 6.8 STEIB, Jai 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Average Per Catch 11.0 11.0 HAYES, Brandon 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Average Per Game 166.6 245.6 CROSS, Alan 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 TDs Passing 16 25 TOTAL OFFENSE 3820 4603 SPURLOCK, Tyler 0 3-4 12-12 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 21 Total Plays 772 860 Total 39 7-13 36-38 0-0 0 0-1 1 0 293 Average Per Play 4.9 5.4 Opponents 44 19-23 42-43 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 363 Average Per Game 318.3 383.6 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 50-1141 15-282 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 25-300 22-191 KARAM, Jacob 12 375 221 1895 2116 176.3 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 8-48 3-108 HAYES, Brandon 9 119 576 6 582 64.7 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 22.8 18.8 STEIB, Jai 11 119 427 0 427 38.8 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 12.0 8.7 Total 12 772 1821 1999 3820 318.3 INT RETURN AVERAGE 6.0 36.0 Opponents 12 860 1656 2947 4603 383.6 FUMBLES-LOST 36-21 23-15 PENALTIES-Yards 85-832 53-471 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk Average Per Game 69.3 39.2 HENRIQUES, Paul 4-9 44.4 0-0 1-3 1-2 1-3 1-1 51 1 PUNTS-Yards 61-2606 50-1990 SPURLOCK, Tyler 3-4 75.0 0-0 0-0 3-4 0-0 0-0 39 0 Average Per Punt 42.7 39.8 Net punt average 38.9 31.8 KICKOFFS-Yards 54-3483 73-4376 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 50+ Blkd Average Per Kick 64.5 59.9 HORNSEY, Tom 60 2606 43.4 63 2 9 25 19 0 Net kick average 44.3 38.8 Total 61 2606 42.7 63 2 9 25 19 1 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 30:04 29:55 Opponents 50 1990 39.8 60 5 8 10 6 4 3RD-DOWN Conversions 60/166 71/168 3rd-Down Pct 36% 42% ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G 4TH-DOWN Conversions 20/28 9/18 MCCAIN, Bobby 12 0 61 0 721 0 782 65.2 4th-Down Pct 71% 50% MALONE, Keiwone 12 4 476 261 0 -2 739 61.6 SACKS BY-Yards 29-194 23-139 RUCKER, Marcus 12 8 525 0 180 0 713 59.4 MISC YARDS 0 8 HAYES, Brandon 9 576 37 0 0 0 613 68.1 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 39 44 STEIB, Jai 11 427 38 0 38 0 503 45.7 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 7-13 19-23 Total 12 1821 1999 300 1141 48 5309 442.4 ON-SIDE KICKS 1-3 2-2 Opponents 12 1656 2947 191 282 108 5184 432.0 RED-ZONE SCORES (30-41) 73% (39-48) 81% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (26-41) 63% (29-48) 60% PAT-ATTEMPTS (36-38) 95% (42-43) 98% DEFENSE G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks Int PBU H FR-Yds FF Blk Saf ATTENDANCE 146227 148426 HARRIS, Charles 12 18 61 79 1.5-5 1.0-5 . . 1 . . 1 . Games/Avg Per Game 6/24371 6/24738 BROWN, Anthony 12 27 44 71 3.0-6 1.0-1 . . . 1-0 . . . Neutral Site Games 0/0 DAVIS, Akeem 12 37 31 68 5.0-29 2.5-23 . 2 . 3-0 2 . . BALLENTINE, Lon 12 40 26 66 0.5-1 0.5-1 3- 14 5 . 1-0 . . . SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total SMITH, Cannon 12 21 29 50 . . . 2 . 2-0 . . . Memphis 44 107 71 71 293 Total 12 416 466 882 77-313 29-194 8- 48 28 16 15-31 14 5 . Opponents 81 87 86 109 363 Opponents 12 469 378 847 84-277 23-139 3- 108 21 11 20-205 25 2 .

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YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL 1912 4 1 2 1 Clyde Wilson 1986 11 1 10 0 Charlie Bailey 1913 3 1 2 0 Clyde Wilson 1987 11 5 5 1 Charlie Bailey 1914 8 3 5 0 Clyde Wilson 1988 11 6 5 0 Charlie Bailey 1915 7 4 3 0 Clyde Wilson 1989 11 2 9 0 Chuck Stobart 1916 6 2 3 1 Tom Shea 1990 11 4 6 1 Chuck Stobart 1917 5 3 2 0 V.M. (Bic) Campbell 1991 11 5 6 0 Chuck Stobart 1918 6 2 4 0 John Childerson 1992 11 6 5 0 Chuck Stobart 1919 7 3 4 0 V.M. (Bic) Campbell 1993 11 6 5 0 Chuck Stobart 1920 5 0 5 0 Elmore George 1994 11 6 5 0 Chuck Stobart 1921 10 4 5 1 Rollin Wilson 1995 11 3 8 Rip Scherer 1922 10 5 2 3 Lester Barnard 1996 11 4 7 Rip Scherer 1923 9 6 3 0 Lester Barnard 1997 11 4 7 Rip Scherer 1924 9 1 7 1 Zach Curlin 1998 11 2 9 Rip Scherer 1925 8 0 7 1 Zach Curlin 1999 11 5 6 Rip Scherer 1926 9 1 8 0 Zach Curlin 2000 11 4 7 Rip Scherer 1927 9 5 3 1 Zach Curlin 2001 11 5 6 Tommy West 1928 10 5 3 2 Zach Curlin 2002 12 3 9 Tommy West 1929 10 8 0 2 Zach Curlin 2003 13 9 4 Tommy West New Orleans 1930 10 6 3 1 Zach Curlin 2004 12 8 4 Tommy West GMAC 1931 9 2 5 2 Zach Curlin 2005 12 7 5 Tommy West 1932 9 4 5 0 Zach Curlin 2006 12 2 10 Tommy West Motor City 1933 9 7 1 1 Zach Curlin 2007 13 7 6 Tommy West New Orleans 1934 8 3 3 2 Zach Curlin 2008 13 6 7 Tommy West St. Petersburg 1935 8 1 6 1 Zach Curlin 2009 12 2 10 Tommy West 1936 9 0 9 0 Zach Curlin 2010 12 1 11 Larry Porter 1937 9 3 6 0 Allyn McKeen 2011 12 2 10 Larry Porter 1938 10 10 0 0 Allyn McKeen 2012 12 4 8 Justin Fuente 1939 10 3 7 0 C.C. Humphries 1940 10 5 5 0 C.C. Humphries 1941 9 6 3 0 C.C. Humphries TOTAL 962 441 488 33 1942 9 2 7 0 Charlie Jamerson 1943 No Games Played 1944 No Games Played 1945 No Games Played 1946 No Games Played 1947 9 6 2 1 Ralph Hatley 1948 11 6 5 0 Ralph Hatley 1949 10 9 1 0 Ralph Hatley 1950 11 9 2 0 Ralph Hatley 1951 8 5 3 0 Ralph Hatley 1952 9 2 7 0 Ralph Hatley 1953 10 6 4 0 Ralph Hatley 1954 10 3 4 3 Ralph Hatley 1955 9 2 7 0 Ralph Hatley 1956 10 5 4 1 Ralph Hatley Burley 1957 10 6 4 0 Ralph Hatley 1958 9 4 5 0 Billy J. Murphy 1959 10 6 4 0 Billy J. Murphy 1960 10 8 2 0 Billy J. Murphy 1961 10 8 2 0 Billy J. Murphy 1962 9 8 1 0 Billy J. Murphy 1963 10 9 0 1 Billy J. Murphy 1964 9 5 4 0 Billy J. Murphy 1965 10 5 5 0 Billy J. Murphy 1966 9 7 2 0 Billy J. Murphy 1967 9 6 3 0 Billy J. Murphy 1968 10 6 4 0 Billy J. Murphy 1969 10 8 2 0 Billy J. Murphy 1970 10 6 4 0 Billy J. Murphy 1971 11 5 6 0 Billy J. Murphy Pasadena 1972 11 5 5 1 Fred Pancoast 1973 11 8 3 0 Fred Pancoast 1974 11 7 4 0 Fred Pancoast 1975 11 7 4 0 Richard Williamson 1976 11 7 4 0 Richard Williamson 1977 11 6 5 0 Richard Williamson 1978 11 4 7 0 Richard Williamson 1979 11 5 6 0 Richard Williamson 1980 11 2 9 0 Richard Williamson 1981 11 1 10 0 Rex Dockery 1982 11 1 10 0 Rex Dockery 1983 11 6 4 1 Rex Dockery 1984 11 5 5 1 Rey Dempsey 1985 11 2 7 2 Rey Dempsey

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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Location:...... New Brunswick, N.J. Enrollment:...... 37,364 Founded:...... 1766 Nickname: ...... Scarlet Knights Colors: ...... Scarlet Website: ...... ScarletKnights.com Stadium: ...... High Point Solutions Stadium (52,454/FieldTurf) President: ...... Dr. Robert L. Barchi Director of Athletics: ...... Julie Hermann Head Coach: ...... Kyle Flood (Iona ’93)

MEDIA RELATIONS Senior Associate AD/Communications: ...... Jason Baum Office Phone: ...... (732) 445-4200 Mobile: ...... (201) 966-6338 E-mail: ...... [email protected] Press Box Phone: ...... (732) 445-7028

SCARLET KNIGHT TEAM FACTS 2012 Record/Finish: ...... 9-4/5-2 Big East (tied, 1st) All-Time Record: ...... 625-609-42 (.506) Bowl Appearances: ...... 8 Bowl Record: ...... 5-3 (.625) Last Bowl Appearance: ...... 2012 Russell Athletic Bowl (Virginia Tech 13, Rutgers 10 ot) Offensive System:...... Pro Style Defensive System:...... 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ...... 43/21 Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 10/14

RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS

Dr. Robert Barchi Julie Hermann Kyle Flood Jason Baum President Director of Athletics Head Coach Communications

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STORYLINES DEFENSE 2013 Schedule Rutgers, which earned a share of its first Big LB Jamal Merrell was third on the Scarlet East title in Kyle Flood’s first year as head Knights with 83 tackles last year. DE Jamil Mer- Thu., Aug. 29 at Fresno State coach, looks to replace 11 players who were rell ranked second on the team in sacks (5.5) and 10:30 p.m., ESPNU Series: Fresno State leads, 1-0 either drafted or signed by NFL clubs after the third in tackles for loss (10.5). Notable: The only previous matchup was Fresno 2012 season. State’s 24-7 win at Rutgers in the 2008 opener. The only other returning starters on defense are Flood became the first coach in school history DE Marcus Thompson and S Lorenzo Waters. Sat., Sept. 7 Norfolk State to win his first nine games. Noon, ESPN3 Series: Rutgers leads, 2-0 The Scarlet Knights led the Big East in scoring Notable: Rutgers has won the first two meetings by The Scarlet Knights have the fewest returning defense (14.2 ppg) last year. Rutgers held nine a combined score of 90-0. starters of any American Athletic Conference opponents to 15 points or fewer. team (10). Sat., Sept. 14 Eastern Michigan SPECIAL TEAMS 1 p.m., ESPN3 Series: First meeting Rutgers has played in six bowl games in the last Rutgers’ special teams units blocked eight kicks Notable: Rutgers is 13-5-1 all-time against current seven seasons. last season and have 32 blocks in the last four members of the Mid-American Conference. seasons. Sat., Sept. 21 Arkansas OFFENSE K Kyle Federico and K Nick Borgese shared the TBD Series: Rutgers leads, 1-0 The Scarlet Knights return QB Gary Nova, who placekicking duties last year and both are back Notable: Rutgers overcame an early 10-0 deficit to started every game last year. Nova threw for for the 2013 season. take a 35-26 win last year in Fayetteville, Ark. 2,695 yards and 22 touchdowns with 16 inter- ceptions. Sat., Oct. 5 at SMU TBD Series: First meeting WR Brandon Coleman tied for the Big East lead Notable: First of two straight road games to open with 10 touchdown receptions last season. Cole- conference play for the Scarlet Knights. man had 43 catches for a team-high 718 yards. Thu., Oct. 10 at Louisville Rutgers has a veteran offensive line that boasts 7:30 p.m., ESPN Series: Rutgers leads, 7-5 two all-conference players. OG Antwan Lowery Notable: Rutgers has dropped three straight to the was an All-Big East First Team choice last year, Cardinals. The last two have been decided by a while OG Kaleb Johnson was named to the combined five points. second team. Sat., Oct. 26 Houston TBD Series: First meeting Notable: First of three consecutive home games for the Scarlet Knights.

Sat., Nov. 2 Temple Noon, ESPN Regional Series: Rutgers leads, 20-15 Notable: Schools met every year from 1977-2004. Rutgers has won the last three in the series.

Sat., Nov. 16 Cincinnati TBD Series: Rutgers leads, 9-8-1 Notable: Rutgers had lost five straight to the Bearcats, but has taken the last two meetings.

Thu., Nov. 21 at UCF 7:30 p.m., ESPN Series: Rutgers leads, 1-0 Notable: Rutgers beat the Knights 45-24 in the St. Pe- tersburg Bowl in the schools’ only previous meeting.

Sat., Nov. 30 at UConn TBD Series: Rutgers leads, 22-10 Notable: Rutgers has taken four of the last five against the Huskies.

Sat., Dec. 7 USF TBD Series: Rutgers leads, 6-2 Notable: Rutgers has won six of the last seven in the Quarterback Gary Nova series, including a 23-13 decision in Tampa last year.

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Kyle Flood At A Glance Kyle Flood Hometown: Bayside, N.Y. Head Coach Family: Wife – Amy; Children - Kyle, Isabella, Joseph Alma Mater (Year): Iona (1993) Kyle Flood was named the 29th head Hired at Rutgers: Jan. 31, 2012 coach at the Birthplace of College Collegiate/Professional Career: Football Jan. 31, 2012. Flood, who served 1995-96 Offensive Line Coach, C.W. Post on Rutgers’ coaching staff for the previ- 1997-2001 Offensive Line Coach, Hofstra ous seven seasons, assumed the head 2002-05 Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line, coaching vacancy created after Greg Delaware Schiano resigned his position to become 2005-06 Offensive Line Coach, Rutgers head coach of the NFL’s Tampa Bay 2007 Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator, Buccaneers. Rutgers Flood made an immediate impact on the 2008-09 Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line, Rutgers Rutgers program as he led the school to 2009-10 Assistant Head Coach/Co-Offensive its first Big East Championship in 2012. Coordinator/Offensive Line, Rutgers Flood ended the season being named the 2011 Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line, Big East Coach of the Year, an honor he Rutgers shared with Louisville’s Charlie Strong. 2012 Head Coach, Rutgers Flood’s nine regular season victories were the most by any first-year coach in Rutgers history as eight players garnered Assistant Coaches All-Big East honors. A highly respected figure in the coach- The Rutgers offense was ranked 18th nation- Dave Cohen ing profession, Flood had served as assistant ally in total offense in 2007. The offensive line Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers head coach of the program since 2008 and was featured two of the top tackles in the nation in Ron Prince been a key part in Rutgers’ six bowl appearanc- Pedro Sosa and . Both players Offensive Coordinator es over his seven-year tenure as an assistant in earned All-Big East honors and were also invited Piscataway. In addition to his four years as the to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Joe Rossi assistant head coach, Flood had been in charge with Zuttah becoming a third-round selection by Special Teams Coordinator of the offensive line since coming to RU in 2005. the . Known as an excellent tactician with strong Flood added run game coordinator to his duties recruiting ties, Flood has served on the coach- in 2007 and his offensive line helped pave the Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs ing staff of the team with the nation’s longest way for All-American running back , active bowl winning streak at five games. While who rushed for a school and then-Big East Tight Ends/Wide Receivers being part of a program producing victories at record 2,012 yards that season. Rice went on a rate unprecedented in Rutgers’ history, Flood to become one of the most-recognizable faces Jim Panagos has understood the value of academics for in the NFL en route to consecutive Defensive Line the Scarlet Knights. In 2010, Rutgers’ football appearances in 2010 and 2011. program ranked first in the nation in Academic Flood came to Rutgers after three seasons at Rob Spence Progress Rate and in 2011 the team followed up the University of Delaware, where he helped Quarterbacks with the nation’s No. 2 ranking. the Blue Hens to a 30-11 record, including a 15-1 Darrell Wilson During his time ‘On the Banks’, the Rutgers mark in 2003 en route to the NCAA FCS champi- Secondary offensive line has consistently produced top- onship and a share of the Atlantic 10 title in 2004. level talent, including several players who have He also served as assistant head coach and Damian Wroblewski gone on to the National Football League. Most recruiting coordinator during his stint. Offensive Line recently, offensive tackle Anthony Davis became Prior to his three seasons at Delaware, Flood the highest player drafted in Rutgers history as was offensive line coach at Hofstra from 1997- the 11th overall pick in 2010. 2001. While at Hofstra, he helped the Pride Since arriving at Rutgers, Flood has coached earn berths in the NCAA FCS playoffs in 1997 10 All-Big East first or second team selections and 1999-2001. The Pride were among the top on the offensive line, one All-American and two offensive teams in the nation during his tenure, Freshman All-America honorees. ranking second in total offense, fourth in passing Flood has helped engineer some of the most and fifth in scoring in 2001. potent offenses in Rutgers history – evident in Flood’s first college coaching position came in a record-breaking 2007 season. The Scarlet 1995-96 as offensive line coach at Long Island Knights’ offensive line ranked second in the University-C.W. Post. While coaching at C.W. nation with just 10 sacks allowed in addition to Post, he helped the team to the ECAC Division II an RU offense that became the first in NCAA Eastern title in 1996. history to have a 3,000-yard passer, 2,000-yard rusher and two 1,000-yard receivers in the same season.

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Kyle Flood Year-By-Year YEAR SCHOOL OVERALL CONFERENCE BOWL FINAL RANK 2012 Rutgers 9-4 5-2 Russell Athletics (lost to Virginia Tech, 13-10 ot)

Career Record (one year) 9-4 5-2 .692 .714

All-Time Rutgers Coaches TENURE W L T PCT No Coach 1869-90 33 58 8 .374 William A. Reynolds 1891 8 6 0 .571 No Coach 1892-94 7 15 1 .326 H.W. Arbruster 1895 3 4 0 .429 John C.B. Pendleton 1896-97 8 12 0 .400 William. V.B. Van Dyck,Jr 1898-99 3 15 1 .184 MIchael F. Daly 1900 4 4 0 .500 Arthur P. Robinson 1901 0 7 0 .000 Harry W. Van Hovenberg 1902 3 7 0 .300 Oliver D. Mann 1903, 1905 7 10 1 .417 A.E. Hitchner 1904 1 6 2 .222 F.H. Gorton 1906-07 8 7 3 .528 Joseph Smith 1908 3 5 1 .389 Frank Burns Herman Pritchard 1909 3 5 1 .389 1910-12 12 10 4 .538 G. Foster Sanford 1913-23 56 32 5 .629 John H. Wallace 1924-26 12 14 1 .463 Harry J. Rockafeller 1927-30 19 16 0 .543 J. Wilder Tasker 1931-37 31 27 5 .532 Harvey J. Harman 1938-41 26 7 1 .779 Harry J. Rockafeller 1942-45 14 10 1 .580 Harvey J. Harman 1946-55 48 37 1 .564 John R. Stiegman 1956-59 22 15 0 .595 John F. Bateman 1960-72 73 51 0 .589 Frank R. Burns 1973-83 78 43 1 .639 Richard Anderson 1984-89 27 34 4 .491 1990-95 29 36 1 .447 1996-00 11 44 .200 2001-11 68 67 .504 John Bateman Kyle Flood 2012- 9 4 .692 Total 625 609 42 .506

Greg Schiano

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2012 RESULTS (9-4, 5-2 BIG EAST) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Date Opponent Result 9/1 at Tulane W, 24-12 JAMISON, Jawan 13 255 1154 79 1075 4.2 4 64 82.7 9/8 Howard W, 26-0 HUGGINS, Savon 10 119 431 21 410 3.4 2 31 41.0 9/13 at USF * W, 23-13 Total 13 431 1800 222 1578 3.7 6 64 121.4 9/22 at Arkansas W, 35-26 Opponents 13 460 1719 456 1263 2.7 6 42 97.2 10/6 Connecticut * W, 19-3 10/13 Syracuse * W, 23-15 PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 10/20 at Temple * W, 35-10 NOVA, Gary 13 125.77 221-388-16 57.0 2695 22 85 207.3 10/27 Kent State L, 23-35 Total 13 126.18 223-392-16 56.9 2711 23 85 208.5 11/10 Army W, 28-7 Opponents 13 111.63 230-422-18 54.5 2788 13 80 214.5 11/17 at Cincinnati * W, 10-3 11/24 at Pittsburgh * L, 6-27 RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 11/29 Louisville * L, 17-20 HARRISON, Mark 13 44 583 13.2 6 71 44.8 12/28 vs. Virginia Tech 1 ot L 10-13 COLEMAN, Brandon 13 43 718 16.7 10 85 55.2 WRIGHT, Tim 13 39 449 11.5 2 46 34.5 1 Russell Athletic Bowl, Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Fla.. JAMISON, Jawan 13 28 323 11.5 2 34 24.8 PRATT, Quron 13 22 230 10.5 0 45 17.7 TEAM STATISTICS Total 13 223 2711 12.2 23 85 208.5 RUTGERS OPP Opponents 13 230 2788 12.1 13 80 214.5 SCORING 279 184 Points Per Game 21.5 14.2 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long FIRST DOWNS 215 228 Rushing 71 83 ROBINSON, Mason 29 111 3.8 0 22 Passing 121 123 Total 30 140 4.7 1 22 Penalty 23 22 Opponents 30 204 6.8 0 34 RUSHING YARDAGE 1578 1263 Yards gained rushing 1800 1719 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Yards lost rushing 222 456 DEERING, Jeremy 18 438 24.3 0 55 Rushing Attempts 431 460 Total 24 557 23.2 0 55 Average Per Rush 3.7 2.7 Opponents 44 796 18.1 0 35 Average Per Game 121.4 97.2 TDs Rushing 6 6 |------PATs ------| PASSING YARDAGE 2711 2788 SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Comp-Att-Int 223-392-16 230-422-18 COLEMAN, Brandon 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 Average Per Pass 6.9 6.6 JAMISON, Jawan 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Average Per Catch 12.2 12.1 HARRISON, Mark 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Average Per Game 208.5 214.5 TDs Passing 23 13 BORGESE, Nick 0 5-8 17-18 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 32 TOTAL OFFENSE 4289 4051 FEDERICO, Kyle 0 6-11 13-13 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 31 Total Plays 823 882 Total 36 11-19 30-33 0-1 0 0-2 0 0 279 Average Per Play 5.2 4.6 Opponents 20 15-25 17-18 0-0 1 1-2 0 0 184 Average Per Game 329.9 311.6 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 24-557 44-796 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 30-140 30-204 NOVA, Gary 13 410 -44 2695 2651 203.9 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 18-173 16-218 JAMISON, Jawan 13 256 1075 16 1091 83.9 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 23.2 18.1 Total 13 823 1578 2711 4289 329.9 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 4.7 6.8 Opponents 13 882 1263 2788 4051 311.6 INT RETURN AVERAGE 9.6 13.6 FUMBLES-LOST 12-6 26-14 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk PENALTIES-Yards 94-780 81-679 FEDERICO, Kyle 6-11 54.5 0-0 2-2 2-4 1-3 1-2 52 2 Average Per Game 60.0 52.2 BORGESE, Nick 5-8 62.5 0-0 1-2 2-2 2-4 0-0 42 1 PUNTS-Yards 81-3017 77-2996 Average Per Punt 37.2 38.9 Net punt average 33.0 36.1 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd KICKOFFS-Yards 58-3376 46-2804 DOERNER, Justin 81 3017 37.2 57 7 19 18 0 Average Per Kick 58.2 61.0 Total 81 3017 37.2 57 7 19 18 0 Net kick average 41.0 40.2 Opponents 77 2996 38.9 72 4 21 33 3 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 30:07 29:52 3RD-DOWN Conversions 63/184 72/198 ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G 3rd-Down Pct 34% 36% JAMISON, Jawan 13 1075 323 0 0 0 1398 107.5 4TH-DOWN Conversions 3/10 5/17 COLEMAN, Brandon 13 0 718 0 0 0 718 55.2 4th-Down Pct 30% 29% HARRISON, Mark 13 0 583 0 0 0 583 44.8 SACKS BY-Yards 26-183 11-75 DEERING, Jeremy 12 57 12 0 438 0 507 42.2 MISC YARDS 90 29 Total 13 1578 2711 140 557 173 5159 396.8 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 36 20 Opponents 13 1263 2788 204 796 218 5269 405.3 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 11-19 15-25 ON-SIDE KICKS 1-1 0-1 RED-ZONE SCORES (23-32) 72% (25-37) 68% DEFENSE G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks Int PBU H FR-Yds FF Blk Saf RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (16-32) 50% (15-37) 41% GREENE, Khaseem 13 70 66 136 12.0-52 6.0-41 2-58 5 10 3-20 6 . . PAT-ATTEMPTS (30-33) 91% (17-18) 94% RYAN, Logan 13 59 35 94 5.0-22 . 4-17 17 . 2-18 . . . ATTENDANCE 295129 251278 BEAUHARNAIS, Steve 13 32 51 83 6.0-18 1.0-5 1-18 1 6 1-0 . . . Games/Avg Per Game 6/49188 6/41880 MERRELL, Jamal 13 37 46 83 8.5-26 1.0-8 1-0 . 2 1-0 1 2 . Neutral Site Games 1/48127 WATERS, Lorenzo 13 41 27 68 6.5-26 2.0-17 1-29 2 2 . 2 1 . Total 13 479 442 921 95-356 26-183 18-173 55 50 14-111 12 8 . SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Opponents 13 419 460 879 67.0-199 11-75 16-218 44 21 6--1 7 3 . Rutgers 40 67 82 90 0 279 Opponents 37 54 27 63 3 184 Returning players in italics

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YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL 1869 2 1 1 0 William J. Leggett 1952 9 4 4 1 Harvey J. Harman 1870 2 1 1 0 William J. Leggett 1953 8 2 6 0 Harvey J. Harman 1871 No Games Played 1954 9 3 6 0 Harvey J. Harman 1872 3 1 1 1 Claudius Rockefeller 1955 8 3 5 0 Harvey J. Harman 1873 3 1 2 0 George D. Lydecker 1956 10 3 7 0 John R. Stiegman 1874 4 2 2 0 Abram I. Marine 1957 9 5 4 0 John R. Stiegman 1875 3 1 1 1 Peter H. Miliken 1958 9 8 1 0 John R. Stiegman 1876 1 1 0 0 Andrew Raymond 1959 9 6 3 0 John R. Stiegman 1877 3 0 3 0 Andrew Raymond 1960 9 8 1 0 John F. Bateman 1878 4 1 2 1 Thomas Fitz-Randolph 1961 9 9 0 0 John F. Bateman 1879 5 1 2 2 N.W. Voorhees 1962 10 5 5 0 John F. Bateman 1880 3 1 2 0 John Morrison 1963 9 3 6 0 John F. Bateman 1881 6 2 3 1 John Morrison 1964 9 6 3 0 John F. Bateman 1882 10 6 4 0 William J. Chamberlain 1965 9 3 6 0 John F. Bateman 1883 7 1 6 0 Charles Pattison 1966 9 5 4 0 John F. Bateman 1884 7 3 4 0 John DeWitt 1967 9 4 5 0 John F. Bateman 1885 1 0 1 0 Lewis Chamberlain 1968 10 8 2 0 John F. Bateman 1886 4 1 3 0 Asa Wynkoop 1969 9 6 3 0 John F. Bateman 1887 8 2 6 0 Clarence G. Scudder 1970 10 5 5 0 John F. Bateman 1888 8 1 6 1 Arthur J. Collier 1971 11 4 7 0 John F. Bateman 1889 5 1 4 0 James Bishop, Jr. 1972 11 7 4 0 John F. Bateman 1890 10 5 4 1 James Bishop, Jr. 1973 11 6 5 0 Frank R. Burns 1891 14 8 6 0 William A. Reynolds 1974 11 7 3 1 Frank R. Burns 1892 9 3 5 1 John C. Loud 1975 11 9 2 0 Frank R. Burns 1893 4 0 4 0 None 1976 11 11 0 0 Frank R. Burns 1894 10 4 6 0 None 1977 11 8 3 0 Frank R. Burns 1895 7 3 4 0 H.W. Arbruster 1978 12 9 3 0 Frank R. Burns Garden State 1896 12 5 7 0 John C.B. Pendleton 1979 11 8 3 0 Frank R. Burns 1897 9 2 7 0 John C.B. Pendleton 1980 11 7 4 0 Frank R. Burns 1898 8 1 6 1 William V.B. Van Dyck, Jr. 1981 11 5 6 0 Frank R. Burns 1899 10 2 8 0 Michael F. Daly 1982 11 5 6 0 Frank R. Burns 1900 8 4 4 0 Arthur P. Robinson 1983 11 3 8 0 Frank R. Burns 1901 7 0 7 0 Harry W. Van Hovenberg 1984 10 7 3 0 1902 10 3 7 0 None 1985 11 2 8 1 Dick Anderson 1903 9 4 4 1 Oliver D. Mann 1986 11 5 5 1 Dick Anderson 1904 9 1 6 2 A.E. Hitchner 1987 11 6 5 0 Dick Anderson 1905 9 3 6 0 Oliver D. Mann 1988 11 5 6 0 Dick Anderson 1906 9 5 2 2 F.H. Gorton 1989 11 2 7 2 Dick Anderson 1907 9 3 5 1 F.H. Gorton 1990 11 3 8 0 Doug Graber 1908 9 3 5 1 Joseph Smith 1991 11 6 5 0 Doug Graber 1909 9 3 5 1 Herman Pritchard 1992 11 7 4 0 Doug Graber 1910 8 3 2 3 Howard Gargan 1993 11 4 7 0 Doug Graber 1911 9 4 4 1 Howard Gargan 1994 11 5 5 1 Doug Graber 1912 9 5 4 0 Howard Gargan 1995 11 4 7 0 Doug Graber 1913 9 6 3 0 G. Foster Sanford 1996 11 2 9 Terry Shea 1914 9 5 3 1 G. Foster Sanford 1997 11 0 11 Terry Shea 1915 8 7 1 0 G. Foster Sanford 1998 11 5 6 Terry Shea 1916 7 3 2 2 G. Foster Sanford 1999 11 1 10 Terry Shea 1917 9 7 1 1 G. Foster Sanford 2000 11 3 8 Terry Shea 1918 7 5 2 0 G. Foster Sanford 2001 11 2 9 Greg Schiano 1919 8 5 3 0 G. Foster Sanford 2002 12 1 11 Greg Schiano 1920 9 2 7 0 G. Foster Sanford 2003 12 5 7 Greg Schiano 1921 9 4 5 0 G. Foster Sanford 2004 11 4 7 Greg Schiano 1922 9 5 4 0 G. Foster Sanford 2005 12 7 5 Greg Schiano Insight 1923 9 7 1 1 G. Foster Sanford 2006 13 11 2 Greg Schiano Texas 1924 9 7 1 1 John H. Wallace 2007 13 8 5 Greg Schiano International 1925 9 2 7 0 John H. Wallace 2008 13 8 5 Greg Schiano PapaJohns.com 1926 9 3 6 0 John H. Wallace 2009 13 9 4 Greg Schiano St. Petersburg 1927 8 4 4 0 Harry J. Rockafeller 2010 12 4 8 Greg Schiano 1928 9 6 3 0 Harry J. Rockafeller 2011 13 9 4 Greg Schiano New Era Pinstripe 1929 9 5 4 0 Harry J. Rockafeller 2012 13 9 4 Kyle Flood Russell Athletic 1930 9 4 5 0 Harry J. Rockafeller TOTAL 1276 625 609 42 1931 8 4 3 1 J. Wilder Tasker 1932 10 6 3 1 J. Wilder Tasker 1933 10 6 3 1 J. Wilder Tasker 1934 9 5 3 1 J. Wilder Tasker 1935 9 4 5 0 J. Wilder Tasker 1936 8 1 6 1 J. Wilder Tasker 1937 9 5 4 0 J. Wilder Tasker 1938 8 7 1 0 Harvey J. Harman 1939 9 7 1 1 Harvey J. Harman 1940 8 5 3 0 Harvey J. Harman 1941 9 7 2 0 Harvey J. Harman 1942 8 3 4 1 Harry J. Rockafeller 1943 5 3 2 0 Harry J. Rockafeller 1944 5 3 2 0 Harry J. Rockafeller 1945 7 5 2 0 Harry J. Rockafeller 1946 9 7 2 0 Harvey J. Harman 1947 9 8 1 0 William Vigh 1948 9 7 2 0 Harvey J. Harman 1949 9 6 3 0 Harvey J. Harman 1950 8 4 4 0 Harvey J. Harman 1951 8 4 4 0 Harvey J. Harman

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA Location:...... Tampa, Fla. Enrollment:...... 45,074 Founded:...... 1956 Nickname: ...... Bulls Colors: ...... Green and Gold Website: ...... GoUSFBulls.com Stadium: ...... Raymond James Stadium (65,857/Grass) President: ...... Dr. Judy Genshaft Director of Athletics: ...... Doug Woolard Head Coach: ...... Willie Taggart (Western Kentucky ’98)

MEDIA RELATIONS Assistant Director of Communications: ...... Ashley Walker Office Phone: ...... (813) 974-4087 Mobile: ...... (813) 957-1667 E-mail: ...... [email protected] Press Box Phone: ...... (813) 350-6225

BULL TEAM FACTS 2012 Record/Finish: ...... 3-9/1-6 Big East (8th) All-Time Record: ...... 111-78 (.587) Bowl Appearances: ...... 6 Bowl Record: ...... 4-2 (.667) Last Bowl Appearance: ...... 2010 Meineke Car Care Bowl (USF 31, Clemson 26) Offensive System:...... West Coast Defensive System:...... 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ...... 44/25 Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 10/14

USF BULLS

Dr. Judy Genshaft Doug Woolard Willie Taggart Ashley Walker President Director of Athletics Head Coach Communications

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STORYLINES DEFENSE 2013 Schedule Willie Taggart, who led Western Kentucky from USF should boast one of the better starting a 20-game losing streak to the school’s first bowl defensive line units in the American Athletic Sat., Aug. 31 McNeese State appearance, makes his debut as USF’s head Conference. Senior DE Ryne Giddins will line up 7 p.m., ESPN3 Series: USF leads, 1-0 coach in 2013. on one side, while DE Aaron Lynch —who was a Notable: USF is 16-0 all-time in home-openers. The Freshman All-America selection at Notre Dame only prior game against McNeese State was in 2006. Taggart led Western Kentucky to a 12-2 stretch in 2011 — mans the other side. between 2011 and 2012, with the only losses Sat., Sept. 7 at Michigan State coming to Alabama and LSU —each of which LB DeDe Lattimore was third on the team with Noon, ESPN2/ESPNU Series: First meeting was ranked No. 1 at the time. 76 tackles last year and has been named to the Notable: USF plays a Big Ten opponent for just the preseason watch list for the . second time in school history (Penn State, 2005). USF played in five straight bowl games between 2006 and 2010, but has missed the postseason in The Bulls will need to improve a secondary that Sat., Sept. 14 Florida Atlantic each of the last two years. had just two defensive interceptions last year. 7 p.m., ESPN3 Series: USF leads, 3-0 USF returns both of its starting safeties from last Notable: The schools last played in 2010, when USF USF is 32-8 in nonconference games since the year —S JaQuez Jenkins and S Mark Joyce. took a 31-3 win in Tampa. 2006 season. Sat., Sept. 28 Miami (Fla.) OFFENSE SPECIAL TEAMS TBD Series: Miami leads, 4-1 USF is the only team in the American Athletic The Bulls will rely on new kicking specialists Notable: Miami has won the last two matchups. The Conference that does not return its starting this season after the departure of veteran kicker Bulls won 23-20 in OT in 2010. quarterback from last year. The Bulls will look Maikon Bonani and punter Justin Brockhaus- to either QB Bobby Eveld, QB Matt Floyd or QB Kann. Sat., Oct. 5 Cincinnati Steven Bench — a transfer from Penn State — TBD Series: Cincinnati leads, 7-3 to take over for B.J. Daniels. Shaw gained 245 yards on kickoff returns last Notable: The Bulls have dropped six of the last seven year and could be pegged as the primary return games to the Bearcats. WR Andre Davis, who ranked sixth in the Big specialist once again. East in receptions (3.8 per game), is one of just Sat., Oct. 12 at UConn three returning offensive players who started at TBD Series: Tied, 5-5 least half of USF’s games last year. Notable: The last six games have all been decided by a touchdown or fewer. The Bulls lost their three top rushers from last season. RB Marcus Shaw, who had 248 rushing Sat., Oct. 26 Louisville yards, is the top returner in the backfield. TBD Series: Tied, 5-5 Notable: The Cardinals edged the Bulls 27-25 last year to win back-to-back games in the series.

Sat., Oct. 31 at Houston TBD Series: USF leads, 2-0 Notable: The Bulls and Cougars met in 2001 and 2002, with USF taking 45-6 and 32-14 victories.

Sat., Nov. 16 Memphis TBD Series: USF leads, 3-2 Notable: USF last faced the Tigers in the 2008 St. Petersburg Bowl as the Bulls won 41-14.

Sat., Nov. 23 SMU TBD Series: First meeting Notable: Final home date of the year for USF, which plays its last two on the road.

Fri., Nov. 29 at UCF TBD, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 Series: USF leads, 4-0 Notable: The Bulls won all four games in a series between 2005 and 2008.

Sat., Dec. 7 at Rutgers TBD Series: Rutgers leads, 6-2 Notable: USF held a 17-3 fourth-quarter lead, but fell 20-17 in overtime in its last trip to Piscataway. Linebacker DeDe Lattimore

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Willie Taggart At A Glance Willie Taggart Hometown: Bradenton, Fla. Head Coach Family: Wife – Taneshia; Children - Willie Jr., Jackson The University of South Florida named Alma Mater (Year): Western Kentucky (1998) Hired at USF: Dec. 9, 2012 Willie Taggart its head football coach on Dec. 9, 2012. Taggart came to USF after Collegiate/Professional Career: spending three seasons as head coach 1999 Wide Receivers Coach, Western Kentucky at his alma mater Western Kentucky, 2000 Quarterbacks Coach, Western Kentucky where he led a dramatic turnaround for 2001-02 Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, the Hilltoppers. Prior to taking the lead at Western Kentucky WKU, Taggart had a very successful run 2003-06 Assistant Head Coach/Quarterbacks, at Stanford, helping build the Cardinal into Western Kentucky a national power. 2007-09 Running Backs Coach, Stanford 2010-12 Head Coach, Western Kentucky Prior to Taggart’s arrival at WKU, the 2013- Head Coach, USF Hilltoppers had lost 20 consecutive games. But after just one year of transi- tion, Taggart guided the school to two Assistant Coaches consecutive winning seasons, culminat- ing in its first bowl appearance, the 2012 Walt Wells Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, since joining the Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Under Taggart’s leadership, WKU posted Chuck Bresnahan 14 wins in 2011 and 2012 after the program the conference and 11th in the nation in rushing Defensive Coordinator won just four games the previous three seasons offense (224.3 ypg.). Stanford’s 2,692 rushing combined. The Hilltoppers went from 2-6 in 2010 yards in 2009 broke the school’s single-season Ron Cooper Sun Belt games to 7-1 in 2011, marking the larg- rushing yardage mark that had stood since 1949 Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Backs est one-year turnaround in conference history. (2,481). WKU won 12-of-14 games between the end of Prior to his arrival at Stanford, Taggart spent Stu Holt 2011 and the start of 2012, with the only losses the previous eight seasons on the WKU coach- Special Teams Coordinator coming to LSU and Alabama, both of which were ing staff (1999-2006) and helped guide the ranked No. 1 in the nation at the time, and most Hilltoppers to eight-consecutive winning cam- Telly Lockette importantly, WKU secured the top recruiting paigns during the stretch. He was also the co- Running Backs classes in the Sun Belt Conference in both 2010 offensive coordinator in 2001 and 2002, helping Eric Mathies and 2011. lead the Hilltoppers to the Division I-AA national Defensive Line After guiding the Hilltoppers to two wins in his championship in 2002, and was promoted to first season, Taggart saw his squad start 0-4 in assistant head coach in 2003. David Reaves 2011. That’s when the turnaround began. WKU Taggart also spent his collegiate playing days Wide Receivers went on to win seven of its last eight games. The at WKU (1995-98) and was only the third WKU only loss in that stretch came to No. 1 LSU in athlete in the past half-century to hold down Nick Sheridan Baton Rouge. The Hilltoppers went 7-1 in the Sun the quarterback slot for the Hilltoppers for four Quarterbacks/Passing Game Coordinator Belt Conference to finish second in the league. straight years. Taggart - who set 11 WKU school The only league-loss was a four-point setback to records - had his jersey retired on October 23, Raymond Woodie eventual champion Arkansas State. 1999. He finished his career as WKU’s all-time Linebackers The five-win difference in Sun Belt Conference leader in rushing touchdowns (47), ranked sec- play represented the biggest one-season turn- ond in scoring (286 points), pass efficiency rating around in league history. Only two teams in all (127.71) and rushing yards (3,997), tied for third of the FBS - Houston and Arkansas State - expe- in most 100-yard rushing games (17), and tied rienced bigger turnarounds in terms of overall for fourth in touchdown passes (30). His rushing wins from 2010 to 2011. yards were the most in NCAA Division I history Before joining the Hilltoppers, Taggart served at the time for a quarterback. as running backs coach at Stanford from 2007- In each of his last two collegiate seasons, he 09. He joined the Stanford coaching staff follow- was a finalist for the prestigious Walter Payton ing a 1-11 season in 2006 and was instrumental Award, which is an honor given annually to the in the development of the Cardinal offense and top offensive player in FCS football. Taggart fin- running game that has become a staple of that ished fourth in the balloting in 1997 and seventh program’s three-year BCS run. Stanford, ranked as a senior the following year. as high as 14th in the nation by the Associated Taggart graduated from WKU with a bach- Press in 2009, posted an 8-4 regular-season elor’s degree in social sciences in 1998. record with wins over nationally-ranked USC and Oregon. Stanford led the Pac-10 in total offense (441.4 ypg.), while ranking second in

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Willie Taggart Year-By-Year YEAR SCHOOL OVERALL CONFERENCE BOWL FINAL RANK 2010 Western Kentucky 2-10 2-6 2011 Western Kentucky 7-5 7-1 2012 Western Kentucky 7-5 4-4

Western Kentucky Record (three years) 16-20 13-11 0-0 .444 .520

All-Time USF Coaches TENURE W L T PCT 1997-2009 95 57 .625 Skip Holtz 2010-12 16 21 .432 Total 111 78 .587

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2012 RESULTS (3-9 1-6 BIG EAST) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

Date Opponent Result RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G 9/1 Chattanooga W, 34-13 MURRAY, Demetri 12 170 700 35 665 3.9 6 26 55.4 9/8 at Nevada W, 32-31 LAMAR, Lindsey 7 66 482 7 475 7.2 3 80 67.9 9/13 RUTGERS L, 13-23 DANIELS, B.J. 9 104 552 118 434 4.2 5 53 48.2 9/22 at Ball State L, 27-31 Total 12 426 2076 252 1824 4.3 14 80 152.0 9/29 Florida State L, 17-30 Opponents 12 494 2180 381 1799 3.6 21 44 149.9 10/6 at TEMPLE L, 28-37 10/20 at LOUISVILLE L, 25-27 PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 10/27 SYRACUSE L, 36-37 DANIELS, B.J. 9 126.03 165-290-10 56.9 2075 14 58 230.6 11/3 CONNECTICUT W, 13-6 FLOYD, Matt 8 78.31 57-110-5 51.8 466 0 32 58.2 11/17 at Miami (Fla.) L, 9-40 EVELD, Bobby 1 67.95 3-8-0 37.5 29 0 23 29.0 11/23 at CINCINNATI L, 10-27 Total 12 112.05 226-410-15 55.1 2586 14 58 215.5 12/1 PITTSBURGH L, 3-27 Opponents 12 150.41 255-373-2 68.4 3023 17 87 251.9

TEAM STATISTICS RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G USF OPP DAVIS, Andre 12 46 534 11.6 6 56 44.5 SCORING 247 329 MITCHELL, Terrence 11 31 414 13.4 1 58 37.6 Points Per Game 20.6 27.4 MARC, Victor 12 21 233 11.1 0 23 19.4 FIRST DOWNS 251 264 PRICE, Sean 12 21 209 10.0 1 21 17.4 Rushing 110 102 Total 12 226 2586 11.4 14 58 215.5 Passing 115 142 Penalty 26 20 Opponents 12 255 3023 11.9 17 87 251.9 RUSHING YARDAGE 1824 1799 Yards gained rushing 2076 2180 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Yards lost rushing 252 381 DAVIS, Andre 11 36 3.3 0 10 Rushing Attempts 426 494 Total 20 133 6.7 0 39 Average Per Rush 4.3 3.6 Opponents 10 75 7.5 0 39 Average Per Game 152.0 149.9 TDs Rushing 14 21 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long PASSING YARDAGE 2586 3023 SHAW, Marcus 10 245 24.5 0 48 Comp-Att-Int 226-410-15 255-373-2 MITCHELL, Terrence 6 104 17.3 0 27 Average Per Pass 6.3 8.1 Total 35 624 17.8 0 48 Average Per Catch 11.4 11.9 Opponents 18 427 23.7 0 60 Average Per Game 215.5 251.9 TDs Passing 14 17 |------PATs ------| TOTAL OFFENSE 4410 4822 Total Plays 836 867 SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Average Per Play 5.3 5.6 BONANI, Maikon 0 18-23 21-23 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 75 Average Per Game 367.5 401.8 MURRAY, Demetris 6 0-0 0-0 2-2 0 0-0 0 0 40 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 35-624 18-427 LAMAR, Lindsey 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 20-133 10-75 DAVIS, Andre 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 2-29 15-157 DANIELS, B.J. 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-2 0 0 30 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 17.8 23.7 Total 28 18-23 21-23 2-2 0 0-3 0 0 247 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 6.7 7.5 Opponents 39 20-25 33-36 0-0 1 1-3 0 0 329 INT RETURN AVERAGE 14.5 10.5 FUMBLES-LOST 24-13 12-7 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G PENALTIES-Yards 77-686 99-923 DANIELS, B.J. 9 394 434 2075 2509 278.8 Average Per Game 57.2 76.9 MURRAY, Demetris 12 170 665 0 665 55.4 PUNTS-Yards 56-2235 65-2554 Total 12 836 1824 2586 4410 367.5 Average Per Punt 39.9 39.3 Opponents 12 867 1799 3023 4822 401.8 Net punt average 36.4 35.7 KICKOFFS-Yards 56-3558 69-4186 Average Per Kick 63.5 60.7 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk Net kick average 39.4 40.8 BONANI, Maikon 18-23 78.3 0-0 6-6 5-6 6-8 1-3 50 2 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 27:19 32:41 3RD-DOWN Conversions 77/176 73/174 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd 3rd-Down Pct 44% 42% BROCKHAUS-KANN, Justin 54 2192 40.6 70 5 28 19 1 4TH-DOWN Conversions 5/10 7/8 Total 56 2235 39.9 70 6 28 19 1 4th-Down Pct 50% 88% Opponents 65 2554 39.3 65 5 8 22 1 SACKS BY-Yards 25-201 21-146 MISC YARDS 0 32 ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 28 39 MURRAY, Demetris 12 665 134 0 0 0 799 66.6 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 18-23 20-25 LAMAR, Lindsey 7 475 156 0 82 0 713 101.9 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-1 1-1 Total 12 1824 2586 133 624 29 5196 433.0 RED-ZONE SCORES (30-34) 88% (43-50) 86% Opponents 12 1799 3023 75 427 157 5481 456.8 RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (18-34) 53% (29-50) 58% PAT-ATTEMPTS (21-23) 91% (33-36) 92% ATTENDANCE 264780 175204 DEFENSE G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks Int PBU H FR-Yds FF Blk Saf Games/Avg Per Game 6/44130 6/29201 WEBSTER, Kayvon 12 61 21 82 4.0-48 2.0-39 . 6 . . 3 . . Neutral Site Games 0/0 BARRINGTON, Sam 11 49 31 80 6.5-43 3.5-28 . 3 . . 2 . . LATTIMORE, DeDe 12 45 31 76 7.5-45 3.5-27 . 2 2 . . 2 . BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total JOYCE, Mark 12 48 26 74 0.5-1 . . 1 . . . . . USF 52 43 57 95 247 JENKINS, JaQuez 12 36 17 53 4.0-11 . . 1 . 1-0 1 . . Opponents 60 68 131 70 329 Total 12 545 292 837 64-324 25-201 2-29 32 10 7-0 10 3 . Opponents 12 493 274 767 60.0-258 21-146 15-157 41 22 13-32 10 4 .

Returning players in italics

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YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL 1997 11 5 6 Jim Leavitt 1998 11 8 3 Jim Leavitt 1999 11 7 4 Jim Leavitt 2000 11 7 4 Jim Leavitt 2001 11 8 3 Jim Leavitt 2002 11 9 2 Jim Leavitt 2003 11 7 4 Jim Leavitt 2004 11 4 7 Jim Leavitt 2005 12 6 6 Jim Leavitt Meineke Car Care 2006 13 9 4 Jim Leavitt PapaJohn’s.com 2007 13 9 4 Jim Leavitt Brut Sun 2008 13 8 5 Jim Leavitt magicJack St. Petersburg 2009 13 8 5 Jim Leavitt International 2010 13 8 5 Skip Holtz Meineke Car Care 2011 12 5 7 Skip Holtz 2012 12 3 9 Skip Holtz TOTAL 189 111 78

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SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY Location:...... Dallas, Texas Enrollment:...... 10,981 Founded:...... 1911 Nickname: ...... Mustangs Colors: ...... Red and Blue Website: ...... SMUMustangs.com Stadium: ...... Gerald J. Ford Stadium (32,000/FieldTurf) President: ...... Dr. R. Gerald Turner Director of Athletics: ...... Rick Hart Head Coach: ...... June Jones

MEDIA RELATIONS Associate AD/Public Relations: ...... Brad Sutton Office Phone: ...... (214) 768-1651 Mobile: ...... (214) 914-8705 E-mail: ...... [email protected] Press Box Phone: ...... (214) 768-7730

MUSTANG TEAM FACTS 2012 Record/Finish: ...... 7-6/5-3 Conference USA (2nd, West) All-Time Record: ...... 465-493-54 (.486) Bowl Appearances: ...... 15 Bowl Record: ...... 7-7-1 (.500) Last Bowl Appearance: ...... 2012 Hawaii Bowl (SMU 43, Fresno State 10) Offensive System:...... West Coast Defensive System:...... 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ...... 34/20 Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 11/13

SMU MUSTANGS

Dr. R. Gerald Turner Rick Hart June Jones Brad Sutton President Director of Athletics Head Coach Communications

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STORYLINES DEFENSE 2013 Schedule SMU has turned in four consecutive winning CB Kenneth Acker was named to the preseason seasons and has in four consecutive bowl watch list for the , which goes Fri., Aug. 30 Texas Tech games. The Mustangs had won a combined to the nation’s top defensive back. Acker had 13 8 p.m., ESPN Series: Texas Tech leads, 32-16 two games in the two seasons immediately interceptions and 12 pass breakups last season. Notable: SMU looks for its first win against the Red preceding the current run and had gone 25 years Raiders since 1986. without playing a bowl game. LB Randall Joyner had 93 tackles and three inter- ceptions playing the Buck position last season. Sat., Sept. 7 Montana State SMU has gone 10-3 at home in the last two He joins LB Stephon Sanders as the returning 8 p.m., ESPN3 Series: First meeting seasons. The Mustangs were 4-0 at home in starters in the second level. Notable: The Grizzlies went 11-2 last season, includ- conference games last season. ing a 5-0 record in road games. The Mustangs will have to work in a new group The Mustangs won three of their last four games of starting defensive linemen. SMU returns four Sat., Sept. 21 at Texas A&M in 2012, including a 43-10 win against Fresno starters in the secondary. TBD Series: Texas A&M leads, 43-29-7 State in the Hawaii Bowl. Notable: The Mustangs look to snap an 11-game SPECIAL TEAMS winless streak against the Aggies. The combined 2012 record of SMU’s four non- P Mike Loftus, who averaged 41.9 yards per punt conference opponents this season is 37-15. last year, was named to the preseason watch list Sat., Sept. 28 at TCU for the as the nation’s top punter. The Iron Skillet TBD Series: TCU leads, 45-40-7 OFFENSE Notable: SMU was a 40-33 overtime winner in 2011, QB Garrett Gilbert leads an offense that has K Chase Hover hit 18 of 29 field goal attempts which was the last meeting in Fort Worth. six starters returning from last year. Gilbert last year, including 15-of-19 from inside 40 yards. threw for 2,932 yards and 15 touchdowns with Sat., Oct. 5 Rutgers 15 interceptions last season. He also had eight The Mustangs blocked six kicks last season. TBD Series: First meeting rushing touchdowns. Notable: The Mustangs play their first American Ath- letic Conference game against the Scarlet Knights. Gilbert is also the Mustangs’ top returning rusher following the departure of 1,200-yard runner Sat., Oct. 19 at Memphis . Line’s brother, Prescott, is a redshirt TBD Series: Memphis leads, 3-2 freshman who could step in to the starting spot. Notable: SMU has won the last two meetings by a combined score of 66-13. WR Jeremy Johnson (67 rec., 679 yards, 3 TDs) returns a deep group of receivers who will see Sat., Oct. 26 Temple the football a lot in SMU’s pass-oriented offense. TBD Series: Tied, 0-0-2 Notable: The Mustangs and Owls played to a 6-6 tie in 1942 and a 7-7 stalemate in 1946.

Sat., Nov. 9 at Cincinnati TBD Series: First meeting Notable: SMU faced Cincinnati head coach Tommy Tuberville in 2010, when Tuberville was at Texas Tech.

Sat., Nov. 16 UConn TBD Series: UConn leads, 1-0 Notable: UConn edged SMU 31-30 in 1989 in the teams’ only previous meeting.

Sat., Nov. 23 at USF TBD Series: First meeting Notable: The Mustangs play the first of back-to-back road games.

Fri., Nov. 29 at Houston TBD, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 Series: Houston leads, 17-10-1 Notable: The Mustangs scored five defensive touch- downs in last year’s 72-42 win in Dallas.

Sat., Dec. 7 UCF TBD Series: UCF leads, 4-1 Notable: SMU’s only win in the series came in 2011, the time the teams played in Dallas. Quarterback Garrett Gilbert

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June Jones At A Glance June Jones Hometown: Portland, Ore. Head Coach Alma Mater: New York State Regents College) Hired at SMU: Jan. 7, 2008 After five seasons at the helm of the SMU football program, June Jones has Collegiate/Professional Career: 1983 Graduate Assistant, Hawaii proven again that he is master architect in 1984 Wide Receivers Coach, building and rebuilding football programs. (USFL) After winning just two games in two sea- 1985 Offensive Coordinator, (USFL) sons, the Jones’ Mustangs have won 30 1986 Offensive Assistant, games and three bowl championships (CFL) over the past four years, reestablishing 1987-88 Quarterbacks Coach, Houston Oilers championship football on the Hilltop. 1989-90 Quarterbacks/Receivers, In 2008, Jones took over an SMU pro- 1991-93 Offensive Coordinator, 1994-96 Head Coach, Atlanta Falcons gram that had not been to a bowl game 1998 Quarterbacks Coach/Interim Head Coach, in nearly a quarter century. Despite its San Diego Chargers rich tradition, SMU had struggled since 1999-2007 Head Coach, Hawaii the early 1980s and the days of the “Pony 2008- Head Coach, SMU Express.” Jones and the Mustangs changed all that in 2009, however, snapping a 25-year Assistant Coaches bowl drought, claiming a Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Championship, and earning a share Tom Mason of the Conference USA Western Division five in 2007. In the five years before Jones’ Associate Head Coach Championship. SMU finished the season with an arrival, Hawaii combined for 12 wins and not a Defensive Coordinator 8-5 mark, the largest turnaround in the nation in single draft pick or bowl game berth. 2009 (+7 wins). A winner of three National Coach The 2007 season proved to be the pinnacle of Dan Morrison Associate Head Coach/Offense of the Year Awards in his career, Jones was success for Jones at Hawaii, as he led his team named Conference USA Coach of the Year by to the national spotlight with a top-10 national Eric Daniels The in 2009, marking the fourth ranking, a BCS Bowl berth and the school’s first Linebackers Conference Coach of the Year Award for Jones finalist. Hawaii finished the 2007 in his 11 seasons as a head coach, and, follow- regular season undefeated at 12-0 and was the Bert Hill ing SMU’s 45-10 destruction of Nevada in the only team in the Football Bowl Subdivision to Defensive Line Hawaii Bowl, was also named Coach of the Bowl earn that distinction. Along the way, the team Season by College Football News. shattered dozens of NCAA, conference and Passing Game Coordinator The 2010 season featured another first, as SMU school records as Jones became just the third made its first appearance in the Conference coach to lead a team to a BCS Bowl from a con- Derrick Odum USA Championship game, earning its second ference without an automatic BCS berth. For his Secondary straight C-USA Western Division title. SMU also efforts, Jones was named the 2007 WAC Coach earned a bowl bid for the second straight sea- of the Year and was one of seven finalists for Jason Phillips son, reaching the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces the 2007 Paul “Bear” Bryant College Coach of Co-Offensive Coordinator/ Bowl. The 2011 season produced another eight the Year Award. Wide Receivers wins and a BBVA Compass Bowl Championship Jones was named the 1999 National Coach Wes Suan as SMU thrashed Pitt, 28-6. Along the way, SMU of the Year (CNN/, American Running Backs beat rival TCU, giving the Mustangs and Jones Football Coach/Schutt Sports & The Sporting the coveted Iron Skillet. The 2012 campaign News) after leading the Warriors to a share of Carlos Barocio-Leon concluded with another Sheraton Hawaii Bowl the WAC Championship and a 23-17 win over Special Teams Championship, giving SMU three bowl crowns Oregon State in the Jeep O’ahu Bowl. in four years. Before joining the Warriors in 1999, Jones Jones came to the Hilltop after nine years at enjoyed a 12-year coaching career in the NFL, Hawaii, where he took a downtrodden Warrior including head coaching stops at Atlanta (1994- football program and built it into one of the most 96) and San Diego (1998). With the Falcons, exciting and competitive squads in the country. Jones guided the team that he once played for Jones led his Hawaii teams to 76 wins - to a playoff wild-card berth in 1995. the most by any Hawaii coach - two Western Originally from Portland, Ore., Jones gradu- Athletic Conference Championships and six ated from New York State Regents College bowl-game appearances. In 1998, Hawaii suf- after playing quarterback at Oregon (1971-1972), fered its first-ever winless season. The following Hawaii (1973-1974), and Portland State (1975- year, the first under Jones, the Warriors went 1976) and went on to play professionally for 9-4, marking the biggest turnaround in NCAA his- the Atlanta Falcons (1977-1981) of the NFL and tory. He developed six All-Americans and pro- the Argonauts (1982) of the Canadian duced 17 NFL draft picks, with a school-record Football League.

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June Jones Year-By-Year

YEAR SCHOOL OVERALL CONFERENCE BOWL FINAL RANK 1999 Hawaii 9-4 5-2 Oahu (defeated Oregon State, 23-17) 2000 Hawaii 3-9 2-6 2001 Hawaii 9-3 5-3 2002 Hawaii 10-4 7-1 Hawaii (lost to Tulane, 36-28) 2003 Hawaii 9-5 5-3 Hawaii (defeated Houston, 54-48) 2004 Hawaii 8-5 4-4 Hawaii (defeated UAB, 59-40) 2005 Hawaii 5-7 4-4 2006 Hawaii 11-3 7-1 Hawaii (defeated Arizona State, 41-24) 24/- 2007 Hawaii 12-1 8-0 Sugar (lost to Georgia, 41-10) 17/19 2008 SMU 1-11 0-8 2009 SMU 8-5 6-2 Hawaii (defeated Nevada, 45-10) 2010 SMU 7-7 6-2 Armed Forces (lost to Army, 16-14) 2011 SMU 8-5 5-3 BBVA Compass (defeated Pittsburgh, 28-6) 2012 SMU 7-6 5-3 Hawaii (defeated Fresno State, 43-10)

Hawaii Record (nine years) 76-41 47-24 4-2 .650 .662 .667

SMU Record (five years) 31-34 22-18 3-1 .477 .550 .750

Career Record (three years) 107-75 69-42 7-3 .587 .286 .700

All-Time SMU Coaches TENURE W L T PCT 1915-16, 1922-34 84 44 22 .633 J. Burton Rix 1917-21 16 19 7 .464 Madison Bell 1935-41, 1945-49 79 40 8 .653 James H. Stewart 1942-44 10 18 2 .366 H.N. Russell 1950-52 13 15 2 .466 Chalmer Woodard 1953-56 19 20 1 .487 Bill Meek 1957-61 17 29 4 .388 1962-72 49 66 1 .426 Dave Smith 1973-75 16 15 2 .515 1976-81 34 32 1 .514 Bobby Collins 1982-86 43 14 1 .750 1989-90 3 19 0 .136 Madison Bell 1991-96 15 48 3 .250 1997-2001 18 28 0 .391 Phil Bennett 2002-07 18 52 0 .257 June Jones 2008-12 31 34 0 .490 Total 690 493 49 .580

Bobby Collins

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2012 RESULTS (7-6, 5-3 CUSA) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Date Opponent Result 9/2 at Baylor L, 24-59 LINE, Zach 13 277 1325 47 1278 4.6 13 33 98.3 9/8 Stephen F. Austin W, 52-0 GILBERT, Garrett 13 94 529 183 346 3.7 8 74 26.6 9/15 Texas A&M L, 3-48 Total 13 400 1959 243 1716 4.3 22 74 132.0 9/29 TCU L, 16-24 Opponents 13 418 1844 311 1533 3.7 14 57 117.9 10/6 at UTEP * W, 17-0 10/13 at Tulane * L, 26-27 PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 10/18 Houston * W, 72-42 GILBERT, Garrett 13 105.5 268-506-15 53.0 2932 15 70 225.5 10/27 Memphis * W, 44-13 Total 13 107.1 273-516-15 52.9 3059 16 70 235.3 11/3 at UCF * L, 17-42 Opponents 13 120.5 300-540-21 55.6 3616 27 79 278.2 11/10 Southern Mississippi * W, 34-6 11/17 at Rice * L, 14-36 RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 11/24 Tulsa * W, 35-27 JOHNSON, Jeremy 13 67 679 10.1 3 33 52.2 12/24 vs. Fresno State 1 W, 43-10 JOHNSON, Darius 11 64 787 12.3 5 70 71.5 THOMPSON, Der’rikk 13 41 535 13.0 4 42 41.2 1 Sheraton Hawaii Bowl, Honolulu, Hawaii LINE, Zach 13 33 229 6.9 0 29 17.6 Total 13 273 3059 11.2 16 70 235.3 TEAM STATISTICS Opponents 13 300 3616 12.1 27 79 278.2 SMU OPP SCORING 397 334 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Points Per Game 30.5 25.7 POSTON, Blake 7 34 4.9 0 18 FIRST DOWNS 249 269 Rushing 92 82 ACKER, Kenneth 6 84 14.0 0 59 Passing 141 173 Total 21 205 9.8 0 59 Penalty 16 14 Opponents 34 324 9.5 0 64 RUSHING YARDAGE 1716 1533 Yards gained rushing 1959 1844 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Yards lost rushing 243 311 THOMPSON, Der’rikk 16 411 25.7 0 49 Rushing Attempts 400 418 LOFTIN, Cole 8 190 23.8 0 45 Average Per Rush 4.3 3.7 Total 30 692 23.1 0 49 Average Per Game 132.0 117.9 Opponents 47 980 20.9 0 63 TDs Rushing 22 14 PASSING YARDAGE 3059 3616 |------PATs ------| Comp-Att-Int 273-516-15 300-540-21 SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Average Per Pass 5.9 6.7 HOVER, Chase 0 18-29 47-49 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 101 Average Per Catch 11.2 12.1 LINE, Zach 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 78 Average Per Game 235.3 278.2 TDs Passing 16 27 GILBERT, Garrett 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 48 TOTAL OFFENSE 4775 5149 JOHNSON, Darius 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 Total Plays 916 958 THOMPSON, Der’rikk 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 Average Per Play 5.2 5.4 Total 49 18-29 47-49 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 397 Average Per Game 367.3 396.1 Opponents 43 12-18 38-41 0-0 1 1-2 0 0 334 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 30-692 47-980 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 21-205 34-324 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G INT RETURNS: #-Yards 21-557 15-248 GILBERT, Garrett 13 600 346 2932 3278 252.2 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 23.1 20.9 LINE, Zach 13 277 1278 0 1278 98.3 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 9.8 9.5 Total 13 916 1716 3059 4775 367.3 INT RETURN AVERAGE 26.5 16.5 Opponents 13 958 1533 3616 5149 396.1 FUMBLES-LOST 19-8 25-16 PENALTIES-Yards 67-518 80-734 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk Average Per Game 39.8 56.5 HOVER, Chase 18-29 62.1 2-2 5-7 8-10 2-6 1-4 52 3 PUNTS-Yards 71-2925 69-2779 Average Per Punt 41.2 40.3 Net punt average 35.8 36.7 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 50+ Blkd KICKOFFS-Yards 77-4838 66-4179 LOFTUS, Mike 52 2177 41.9 62 2 11 12 9 0 Average Per Kick 62.8 63.3 Total 71 2925 41.2 62 3 14 14 10 0 Net kick average 49.2 39.6 Opponents 69 2779 40.3 65 2 15 28 14 1 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 33:09 26:51 3RD-DOWN Conversions 78/199 83/204 ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G 3rd-Down Pct 39% 41% LINE, Zach 13 1278 229 0 0 0 1507 115.9 4TH-DOWN Conversions 5/16 9/26 THOMPSON, Der’rick 13 0 535 0 411 0 946 72.8 4th-Down Pct 31% 35% JOHNSON, Darius 11 0 787 38 17 0 842 76.5 SACKS BY-Yards 24-158 34-183 JOHNSON, Jeremy 13 0 679 0 0 0 679 52.2 MISC YARDS 120 69 Total 13 1716 3059 205 692 557 6229 479.2 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 49 43 Opponents 13 1533 3616 324 980 248 6701 515.5 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 18-29 12-18 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-2 0-1 RED-ZONE SCORES (40-51) 78% (29-39) 74% DEFENSE G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks Int PBU H FR-Yds FF Blk Saf RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (25-51) 49% (25-39) 64% REED, Taylor 13 62 35 97 14.5-56 6.5-35 3-82 2 1 2-9 1 . . PAT-ATTEMPTS (47-49) 96% (38-41) 93% JOYNER, Randall 13 52 41 93 3.0- 5 . 3- 23 5 1 2- 8 2 . . ATTENDANCE 149042 145852 DAVIS, Ja’Gared 13 50 27 77 11.0-53 4.0-37 2-30 5 5 2-34 3 . . Games/Avg Per Game 7/21292 5/29170 SCOTT, Jay 13 49 27 76 2.0-10 . 1-0 10 . 1-0 1 . . Neutral Site Games 1/30024 ACKER, Kenneth 13 41 9 50 2.0-6 . 3-82 12 . . . . . Total 13 560 314 874 73-290 24-158 21-557 63 30 16-111 20 6 1 SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total Opponents 13 507 302 809 74-261 34-183 15-248 52 38 8-74 12 3 . SMU 60 135 86 116 397 Opponents 58 104 89 83 334 Returning players in italics

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YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL 1915 7 2 5 0 Ray Morrison 1989 11 2 9 0 Forrest Gregg 1916 10 0 8 2 Ray Morrison 1990 11 1 10 0 Forrest Gregg 1917 8 3 2 3 J. Burton Rix 1991 11 1 10 0 Tom Rossley 1918 6 4 2 0 J. Burton Rix 1992 11 5 6 0 Tom Rossley 1919 10 5 4 1 J. Burton Rix 1993 11 2 7 2 Tom Rossley 1920 10 3 5 2 Rix-Cunningham-Kelly 1994 11 1 9 1 Tom Rossley 1921 8 1 6 1 Ray Morrison 1995 11 1 10 Tom Rossley 1922 10 6 3 1 Ray Morrison 1996 11 5 6 Tom Rossley 1923 9 9 0 0 Ray Morrison 1997 11 6 5 Mike Cavan 1924 10 5 1 4 Ray Morrison Dixie Classic 1998 2 1 1 Mike Cavan 1925 9 5 2 2 Ray Morrison 1999 10 4 6 Mike Cavan 1926 9 8 0 1 Ray Morrison 2000 12 3 9 Mike Cavan 1927 9 7 2 0 Ray Morrison 2001 11 4 7 Mike Cavan 1928 10 6 3 1 Ray Morrison 2002 12 3 9 Phil Bennett 1929 10 6 0 4 Ray Morrison 2003 12 0 12 Phil Bennett 1930 10 6 3 1 Ray Morrison 2004 11 3 8 Phil Bennett 1931 11 9 1 1 Ray Morrison 2005 11 5 6 Phil Bennett 1932 12 3 7 2 Ray Morrison 2006 12 6 6 Phil Bennett 1933 12 4 7 1 Ray Morrison 2007 12 1 11 Phil Bennett 1934 12 8 2 2 Ray Morrison 2008 12 1 11 June Jones 1935 13 12 1 0 Madison Bell Rose 2009 13 8 5 June Jones Hawaii 1936 10 5 4 1 Madison Bell 2010 14 7 7 June Jones Armed Forces 1937 11 5 6 0 Madison Bell 2011 13 8 5 June Jones BBVA Compass 1938 10 6 4 0 Madison Bell 2012 13 7 6 June Jones Hawaii 1939 10 6 3 1 Madison Bell 1940 10 8 1 1 Madison Bell TOTAL 1012 465 493 54 1941 10 5 5 0 Madison Bell 1942 11 3 6 2 James H. Stewart 1943 9 2 7 0 James H. Stewart 1944 10 5 5 0 James H. Stewart 1945 11 5 6 0 Madison Bell 1946 10 4 5 1 Madison Bell 1947 11 9 0 2 Madison Bell Cotton 1948 11 9 1 1 Madison Bell Cotton 1949 10 5 4 1 Madison Bell 1950 10 6 4 0 Chalmer Woodard 1951 10 3 6 1 Chalmer Woodard 1952 10 4 5 1 Chalmer Woodard 1953 10 5 5 0 Chalmer Woodard 1954 10 6 3 1 Bill Meek 1955 10 4 6 0 Bill Meek 1956 10 4 6 0 Bill Meek 1957 10 4 5 1 Bill Meek 1958 10 6 4 0 Bill Meek 1959 10 5 4 1 Hayden Fry 1960 10 0 9 1 Hayden Fry 1961 10 2 7 1 Hayden Fry 1962 10 2 8 0 Hayden Fry 1963 11 4 7 0 Hayden Fry 1964 10 1 9 0 Hayden Fry 1965 10 4 5 1 Hayden Fry 1966 11 8 3 0 Hayden Fry 1967 10 3 7 0 Hayden Fry 1968 11 8 3 0 Hayden Fry Bluebonnet 1969 10 3 7 0 Hayden Fry 1970 11 5 6 0 Hayden Fry 1971 11 4 7 0 Hayden Fry 1972 11 7 4 0 Hayden Fry 1973 11 6 4 1 Dave Smith 1974 11 6 4 1 Dave Smith 1975 11 4 7 0 Dave Smith 1976 11 3 8 0 Ron Meyer 1977 11 4 7 0 Ron Meyer 1978 11 4 6 1 Ron Meyer 1979 11 5 6 0 Ron Meyer 1980 12 8 4 0 Ron Meyer Holiday 1981 11 10 1 0 Ron Meyer 1982 12 11 0 1 Bobby Collins 1983 12 10 2 0 Bobby Collins Sun 1984 12 10 2 0 Bobby Collins Aloha 1985 11 6 5 0 Bobby Collins 1986 11 6 5 0 Bobby Collins 1987 No Games Played 1988 No Games Played

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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Location:...... Philadelphia, Pa. Enrollment:...... 39,000 Founded:...... 1884 Nickname: ...... Owls Colors: ...... Cherry and White Website: ...... OwlSports.com Stadium: ...... Lincoln Financial Field (68,532/Natural Grass) President: ...... Dr. Neil D. Theobald Interim Director of Athletics: ...... Kevin Clark Head Coach: ...... Matt Rhule (Penn State ’97)

MEDIA RELATIONS Assoc. Director of Communications: ...... Cathy Bongiovi Office Phone: ...... (215) 204-1608 Mobile: ...... (215) 778-6814 E-mail: ...... [email protected] Press Box Phone: ...... (267) 570-4453

OWL TEAM FACTS 2012 Record/Finish: ...... 4-7/2-5 Big East (tied, 6th) All-Time Record: ...... 428-558-52 (.437) Bowl Appearances: ...... 4 Bowl Record: ...... 2-2 (.500) Last Bowl Appearance: ...... 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl (Temple 37, Wyoming 15) Offensive System:...... Pro Spread Defensive System:...... 4-3 Lettermen Returning/Lost: ...... 53/14 Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 14/8

TEMPLE OWLS

Dr. Neil D. Theobald Kevin Clark Matt Rhule Cathy Bongiovi President Interim Dir. of Athletics Head Coach Communications

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STORYLINES DEFENSE 2013 Schedule Temple has a new head coach for the second Temple boasts two of The American’s better time in three years as Matt Rhule — the former young linebackers. LB Tyler Matakevich was Sat., Aug. 31 at Notre Dame Owl offensive coordinator —takes over. Rhule the Big East Defensive Rookie of the Year last 3:30 p.m., NBC Series: First meeting had most recently been an assistant with the season, while LB Nate D. Smith finished with 75 Notable: Matt Rhule makes his head coaching debut . stops as a redshirt freshman. against a team that played for the BCS Championship.

The Owls saw a streak of three straight winning NT Levi Brown is the lone returning starter on Sat., Sept. 7 Houston seasons snapped with last year’s 4-7 record. the defensive line. Brown had 27 tackles in 2012. Noon, ESPN Regional Series: Series tied, 1-1 Notable: The Temple-Houston game will be the first Temple will play in the first American Athletic Temple returns two starting corners. CB Zamel American Athletic Conference game in history. Conference game Sept. 7, when the Owls host Johnson had four pass breakups, whlile CB Houston at Lincoln Financial Field. Anthony Robey had six. Sat., Sept. 14 Fordham TBD Series: Fordham leads, 4-0 Temple has 14 starters back from last year, in- Notable: The teams met in four consecutive seasons cluding eight returing starters on offense. SPECIAL TEAMS from 1950-53. K/P Paul Layton is expected to handle the kick- OFFENSE ing and punting chores this season. Layton Sat., Sept. 28 at Idaho QB Connor Reilly, who did not see game action averaged a Northeast Conference-leading 41.4 TBD Series: First meeting last season, enters preseason camp as the pro- yards per punt for Albany before transferring Notable: Idaho is playing as an FBS independent this jected starting quarterback as the Owls look for to Temple. year before joining the Sun Belt Conference in2014 . a more balanced offensive system. The Owls will need to replace the production Sat., Oct. 5 Louisville HB Chris Coyer, who was the regular starter at of Matt Brown, who was the Big East Special TBD Series: Tied, 3-3 quarterback, changes positions after he rushed Teams Player of the Year as a . Notable: Temple won three straight between 1980- for 444 yards and two touchdowns last year. 83, but Louisville has won the last three matchups.

WR Jalen Fitzpatrick led the Owls in receiving Fri., Oct. 11 Cincinnati last year with 30 catches for 363 yards. 8:30 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2 Series: Temple leads, 9-5-1 Notable: Teams met every year from 1973-85. Cincin- The Owls will expect to go with three seniors on nati has won three straight in the series. the offensive line this year, with OT Cody Booth moving from tight end. OG Jeff Whittingham and Sat., Oct. 19 Army C Sean Boyle also return to the lineup. TBD Series: Temple leads, 6-4 Notable: Temple’s Montel Harris rushed for 351 yards and seven TDs in last year’s 63-32 win at West Point.

Sat., Oct. 26 at SMU TBD Series: Series tied, 0-0-2 Notable: The teams played to a 6-6 tie in 1942 and a 7-7 stalemate in 1946.

Sat., Nov. 2 at Rutgers Noon, ESPN Regional Series: Rutgers leads, 20-15 Notable: The Owls look to snap a three-game series slide to the Scarlet Knights.

Sat., Nov. 16 UCF TBD Series: First meeting Notable: The Owls host UCF in the first of back-to- back home games.

Sat., Nov. 23 UConn TBD Series: Temple leads, 9-4 Notable: Temple has won back-to-back games in the series, including a 17-14 overtime win last year.

Sat., Nov. 30 at Memphis TBD Series: First meeting Notable: Memphis is the fourth first-time opponent Temple will face this season. Halfback Chris Coyer

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Matt Rhule At A Glance Matt Rhule Hometown: State College, Pa. Head Coach Family: Wife - Julie; Children - Bryant, Vivienne Alma Mater (Year): Penn State (1997) Matt Rhule, who has 15 seasons of Hired at Temple: Dec. 17, 2012 coaching experience on the collegiate Collegiate/Professional Career: and professional levels, was named 1988 Linebackers Coach, Albright Temple University’s 26th head football 1999 Assistant Defensive Line Coach, Buffalo coach Dec. 17, 2012. He previously served 2000 Defensive Line Coach, Buffalo as the assistant offensive line coach with 2001 Assistant Defensive Line Coach, UCLA the New York Giants. 2002 Linebackers/Special Teams Coach, The State College, Pa., native, a former Western Carolina player at Penn State, has 14 years of col- 2003-04 Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers/ legiate coaching experience, including six Special Teams, Western Carolina 2005 Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line/ seasons at Temple, and six bowl games-- Special Teams/Run Game Coordinator, two with the Owls-- on his resume. Western Carolina Rhule, 38, joined the Giants in the spring 2006 Defensive Line Coach, Temple of 2012. He worked closely with Pat 2007 Quarterbacks Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Flaherty, who has been the offensive line Temple coach since 2004. 2008-10 Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, During his previous tenure at Temple, Temple Rhule’s role changed several times. Last 2011 Assistant Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends/ Recruiting Coordinator, Temple spring, he was promoted to co-offensive 2012 Assistant Offensive Line Coach, coordinator after serving as the assis- Carolina, including three as assistant head New York Giants tant offensive coordinator and tight ends coach coach. 2013- Head Coach, Temple as well as the recruiting coordinator under From 2002 to 2005, Rhule was an assistant in 2011. Temple’s 2012 recruiting at Western Carolina under head coach Kent class was ranked No. 1 in the Mid-American Briggs, serving as assistant head coach during Assistant Coaches Conference and helped lay the foundation for the his last three seasons. In 2005, he was offen- program’s transition to the Big East Conference. sive line coach and run game coordinator after Under Al Golden, Rhule was promoted to offen- directing the linebackers his first three years. Tight Ends sive coordinator in the spring of 2008. He also Rhule was special teams coordinator during coached the TU quarterbacks. He coached the his tenure in Cullowhee (N.C.). In 2005, the Marcus Satterfield defensive line in 2006 and served as the quarter- Catamounts led Division I-AA in kickoff returns, Offensive Coordinator backs coach and recruiting coordinator during averaging 27.44 yards per return. the 2006 and 2007 seasons. For three consecu- In 2004, WCU ranked 12th nationally in total Defensive Coordinator tive years, Temple’s recruiting class was ranked defense and 15th in pass defense, largely due No. 1 in the MAC [2006, 2007, 2008]. to the production of Rhule’s linebacker corps. Francis Brown In 2011, the Owls went 9-4 and played in In 2003, the Catamounts led the SoCon in rush Defensive Backs the fourth bowl game in school history, the defense for the first time in school history. Gildan New Mexico Bowl, where they crushed Rhule arrived at Western Carolina after serv- Tyree Foreman Wyoming, 37-15 – Temple’s first postseason vic- ing as assistant defensive line coach at UCLA Running Backs tory since the 1979 Garden State Bowl. in 2001. He assisted in coaching five Bruins who Allen Mogridge In 2010, Rhule guided the offense to the largest earned All Pac-10 honors as the team posted a Offensive Line margin of victory in a MAC game. Helping the 7-4 record under head coach . team to an 8-4 regular-season record, the Owls From 1999 to 2000, Rhule served as an assistant Brandon Noble recorded back-to-back winning seasons for the coach at Buffalo, directing the Bulls’ defensive Defensive Line first time since 1978-79, including their first win line in 2000 and working as assistant defensive over a BCS team. line coach in 1999. In 2009, Rhule’s offense helped TU win a Rhule began his coaching career as a volun- Linebackers single-season record nine consecutive games teer assistant at Penn State in the spring of 1998 Terry Smith en route to a 9-4 overall record and first-place before working at Albright College in Reading, Wide Receivers tie in the MAC East. Under Rhule’s guidance, Pa. for the 1998 season. the Owls set the Temple single-season rushing Rhule played four seasons at linebacker yardage record. with the Nittany Lions. A three-time Penn State In 2008, Rhule took the reins as offensive coor- Scholar-Athlete, he earned Academic All-Big dinator, helping the Owls to their most wins in Ten honors in 1997. nearly two decades. The Owls out-scored their Rhule received his undergraduate degree in opponents for the season for the first time since political science before earning his master’s 1990. degree in educational psychology from Buffalo Rhule arrived in Owl Country after spending in 2003. four seasons as an assistant coach at Western

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Matt Rhule Year-By-Year YEAR SCHOOL OVERALL CONFERENCE BOWL FINAL RANK 2013 Temple First Year

All-Time Temple Coaches TENURE W L T PCT Charles M. Williams 1894-98 13 15 1 .466 John T. Rogers 1899-1900 4 8 2 .357 H. Shindle Wingert 1901-05 13 9 2 .560 Horace Butterworth 1907 4 0 2 .833 Dr. Frank W. White 1908 3 2 1 .583 William J. Schatz 1909-13 13 13 3 .500 William Nicholai 1914-16 9 5 3 .618 Elwood Geiges 1917 0 6 1 .071 Francois M. D’Eliscu 1922-23 1 9 1 .136 1924 1 4 0 .200 Henry J. Miller 1925-32 50 15 8 .740 Glenn S. Warner 1933-38 31 18 9 .612 Fred H. Swan 1939 2 7 0 .222 Ray Morrison 1940-48 31 38 9 .455 Albert P. Kawal 1949-54 24 28 3 .436 1955 0 8 0 .000 Peter P. Stevens 1956-59 4 28 0 .125 1960-69 45 44 4 .505 1970-82 80 52 3 .604 1983-88 28 38 0 .438 1989-92 11 33 0 .250 1993-97 8 47 0 .145 Bobby Wallace 1998-2005 19 71 .211 Al Golden 2006-10 27 34 .443 Steve Addazio 2011-12 13 11 .542 Total 428 558 52 .438

Wayne Hardin

Al Golden

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2012 RESULTS (4-7, 2-5 Big east) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Date Opponent Result HARRIS, Montel 10 186 1087 33 1054 5.7 12 60 105.4 8/31 Villanova W, 41-10 COYER, Chris 9 111 570 126 444 4.0 2 24 49.3 9/8 Maryland L, 27-36 BROWN, Matt 10 60 385 13 372 6.2 4 56 37.2 9/22 at Penn State L, 13-24 GRANGER, Clinton 7 42 253 47 206 4.9 1 30 29.4 10/6 USF * W, 37-28 GILMORE, Jamie 6 20 99 5 94 4.7 0 25 15.7 10/13 at UConn * ot W, 17-14 Total 11 468 2565 352 2213 4.7 21 60 201.2 10/20 Rutgers * L, 10-35 Opponents 11 468 2439 246 2193 4.7 21 56 199.4 10/27 at Pittsburgh * L, 17-47 11/3 at Louisville * L, 17-45 PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 11/10 Cincinnati * L, 10-34 COYER, Chris 9 110.89 84-164-4 51.2 946 8 62 105.1 11/17 at Army W, 63-32 GRANGER, Clinton 7 117.60 31-55-2 56.4 370 2 45 52.9 11/23 Syracuse * L, 20-38 Total 11 112.50 116-221-6 52.5 1329 10 62 120.8 Opponents 11 154.42 178-297-4 59.9 2611 21 75 237.4

TEAM STATISTICS RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G TEM OPP FITZPATRICK, Jalen 11 30 363 12.1 2 35 33.0 SCORING 272 343 BOOTH, Cody 11 17 137 8.1 4 25 12.5 Points Per Game 24.7 31.2 HARPER, Kenny 11 13 129 9.9 1 44 11.7 FIRST DOWNS 181 237 Total 11 116 1329 11.5 10 62 120.8 Rushing 104 110 Opponents 11 178 2611 14.7 21 75 237.4 Passing 64 108 Penalty 13 19 PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long RUSHING YARDAGE 2213 2193 BROWN, Matt 17 241 14.2 0 45 Yards gained rushing 2565 2439 Total 27 271 10.0 0 45 Yards lost rushing 352 246 Opponents 24 122 5.1 0 29 Rushing Attempts 468 468 Average Per Rush 4.7 4.7 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Average Per Game 201.2 199.4 BROWN, Matt 31 790 25.5 1 93 TDs Rushing 21 21 FITZPATRICK, Jalen 12 288 24.0 0 43 PASSING YARDAGE 1329 2611 Total 47 1126 24.0 1 93 Comp-Att-Int 116-221-6 178-297-4 Opponents 17 293 17.2 0 33 Average Per Pass 6.0 8.8 Average Per Catch 11.5 14.7 |------PATs ------| Average Per Game 120.8 237.4 SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points TDs Passing 10 21 McMANUS, Brandon 0 14-17 32-33 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 74 TOTAL OFFENSE 3542 4804 HARRIS, Montel 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 72 Total Plays 689 765 BROWN, Matt 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Average Per Play 5.1 6.3 BOOTH, Cody 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 Average Per Game 322.0 436.7 Total 33 14-17 32-33 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 272 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 47-1126 17-293 Opponents 44 11-17 40-41 2-3 0 0-0 0 1 343 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 27-271 24-122 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 4-71 6-68 TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G KICK RETURN AVERAGE 24.0 17.2 COYER, Chris 9 275 444 946 1390 154.4 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 10.0 5.1 HARRIS, Montel 10 186 1054 0 1054 105.4 INT RETURN AVERAGE 17.8 11.3 GRANGER, Clinton 7 97 206 370 576 82.3 FUMBLES-LOST 19-13 15-13 Total 11 689 2213 1329 3542 322.0 PENALTIES-Yards 59-509 68-618 Opponents 11 765 2193 2611 4804 436.7 Average Per Game 46.3 56.2 PUNTS-Yards 55-2444 51-1966 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk Average Per Punt 44.4 38.5 McMANUS, Brandon 14-17 82.4 0-0 4-6 4-4 5-6 1-1 50 1 Net punt average 40.8 32.5 KICKOFFS-Yards 56-3556 64-3893 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd Average Per Kick 63.5 60.8 McMANUS, Brandon 54 2433 45.1 68 4 14 17 1 Net kick average 40.4 38.2 Total 55 2444 44.4 68 4 14 17 1 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 29:36 30:24 Opponents 51 1966 38.5 60 2 10 14 0 3RD-DOWN Conversions 57/152 66/151 3rd-Down Pct 38% 44% ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G 4TH-DOWN Conversions 5/16 4/8 BROWN, Matt 10 372 31 241 790 0 1434 143.4 4th-Down Pct 31% 50% HARRIS, Montel 10 1054 90 22 0 0 1166 116.6 SACKS BY-Yards 25-168 20-136 FITZPATRICK, Jalen 11 34 363 0 288 0 685 62.3 MISC YARDS 37 38 COYER, Chris 9 444 13 0 0 0 457 50.8 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 33 44 GRANGER, Clinton 7 206 0 0 0 0 206 29.4 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 14-17 11-17 Total 11 2213 1329 271 1126 71 5010 455.5 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-1 1-2 Opponents 11 2193 2611 122 293 68 5287 480.6 RED-ZONE SCORES (28-31) 90% (38-44) 86% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (20-31) 65% (28-44) 64% DEFENSE G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks Int PBU H FR-Yds FF Blk Saf PAT-ATTEMPTS (32-33) 97% (40-41) 98% MATAKEVICH, Tyler 11 67 34 101 3.0-14 . . 3 . 2-0 1 . . ATTENDANCE 159481 245012 SMITH, Nate D. 11 51 24 75 6.5-37 3.5-33 . 2 1 1-0 3 . . Games/Avg Per Game 6/26580 5/49002 CARRAWAY, Vaughn 10 55 14 69 3.0-7 . 1-57 2 . 2-0 . . . Neutral Site Games 0/0 GILDEA, Justin 10 35 18 53 3.0-6 1.0-3 . 3 . 1-0 . . . YOUBOTY, John 11 28 14 42 6.0-28 5.0-27 . 1 2 . 1 . . BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Total 11 491 228 719 53-229 25-168 4-71 31 6 13-0 9 2 . Temple 71 57 76 65 3 272 Opponents 11 487 204 691 65.0-266 20-136 6-68 33 4 13-20 11 2 1 Opponents 76 108 90 69 0 343 Returning players in italics

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YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL YEAR GP W L T HEAD COACH BOWL 1894 5 4 1 0 Charles M. Williams 1968 10 4 6 0 George Makris 1895 6 1 4 1 Charles M. Williams 1969 10 4 5 1 George Makris 1896 5 3 2 0 Charles M. Williams 1970 10 7 3 0 Wayne Hardin 1897 6 3 3 0 Charles M. Williams 1971 9 6 2 1 Wayne Hardin 1898 7 2 5 0 Charles M. Williams 1972 9 5 4 0 Wayne Hardin 1899 6 1 4 1 John T. Rogers 1973 10 9 1 0 Wayne Hardin 1900 8 3 4 1 John T. Rogers 1974 10 8 2 0 Wayne Hardin 1901 5 3 2 0 H. Shindle Wingert 1975 11 6 5 0 Wayne Hardin 1902 6 1 4 1 H. Shindle Wingert 1976 10 4 6 0 Wayne Hardin 1903 5 4 1 0 H. Shindle Wingert 1977 11 5 5 1 Wayne Hardin 1904 5 3 2 0 H. Shindle Wingert 1978 11 7 3 1 Wayne Hardin 1905 3 2 0 1 H. Shindle Wingert 1979 12 10 2 0 Wayne Hardin Garden State 1906 No Games Played 1980 11 4 7 0 Wayne Hardin 1907 6 4 0 2 Horace Butterworth 1981 10 5 5 0 Wayne Hardin 1908 6 3 2 1 Dr. Frank W. White 1982 11 4 7 0 Wayne Hardin 1909 5 0 4 1 William J. Schatz 1983 11 4 7 0 Bruce Arians 1910 6 3 3 0 William J. Schatz 1984 11 6 5 0 Bruce Arians 1911 7 6 1 0 William J. Schatz 1985 11 4 7 0 Bruce Arians 1912 5 3 2 0 William J. Schatz 1986 11 0 11 0 Bruce Arians 1913 6 1 3 2 William J. Schatz 1987 11 4 7 0 Bruce Arians 1914 6 3 3 0 William Nicholai 1988 11 4 7 0 Bruce Arians 1915 5 3 1 1 William Nicholai 1989 11 1 10 0 Jerry Berndt 1916 6 3 1 2 William Nicholai 1990 11 7 4 0 Jerry Berndt 1917 7 0 6 1 Elwood Geiges 1991 11 2 9 0 Jerry Berndt 1918 No Games Played 1992 11 1 10 0 Jerry Berndt 1919 No Games Played 1993 11 1 10 0 Ron Dickerson 1920 No Games Played 1994 11 2 9 0 Ron Dickerson 1921 No Games Played 1995 11 1 10 0 Ron Dickerson 1922 6 1 4 1 Francois M. D’Eliscu 1996 11 1 10 Ron Dickerson 1923 5 0 5 0 Francois M. D’Eliscu 1997 11 3 8 Ron Dickerson 1924 5 1 4 0 Albert Barron 1998 11 2 9 Bobby Wallace 1925 9 5 2 2 Henry J. Miller 1999 11 2 9 Bobby Wallace 1926 8 5 3 0 Henry J. Miller 2000 11 4 7 Bobby Wallace 1927 8 7 1 0 Henry J. Miller 2001 11 4 7 Bobby Wallace 1928 10 7 1 2 Henry J. Miller 2002 12 4 8 Bobby Wallace 1929 10 6 3 1 Henry J. Miller 2003 12 1 11 Bobby Wallace 1930 10 7 3 0 Henry J. Miller 2004 11 2 9 Bobby Wallace 1931 10 8 1 1 Henry J. Miller 2005 11 0 11 Bobby Wallace 1932 8 5 1 2 Henry J. Miller 2006 12 1 11 Al Golden 1933 8 5 3 0 Glenn S. Warner 2007 12 4 8 Al Golden 1934 10 7 1 2 Glenn S. Warner Sugar 2008 12 5 7 Al Golden 1935 10 7 3 0 Glenn S. Warner 2009 13 9 4 Al Golden EagleBank 1936 11 6 3 2 Glenn S. Warner 2010 12 8 4 Al Golden 1937 9 3 2 4 Glenn S. Warner 2011 13 9 4 Steve Addazio New Mexico 1938 10 3 6 1 Glenn S. Warner 2012 11 4 7 Steve Addazio 1939 9 2 7 0 Fred H. Swan TOTAL 1,038 428 558 52 1940 9 4 4 1 Ray Morrisson 1941 9 7 2 0 Ray Morrisson 1942 10 2 5 3 Ray Morrisson 1943 8 2 6 0 Ray Morrisson 1944 8 2 4 2 Ray Morrisson 1945 8 7 1 0 Ray Morrisson 1946 8 2 4 2 Ray Morrisson 1947 9 3 6 0 Ray Morrisson 1948 9 2 6 1 Ray Morrisson 1949 9 5 4 0 Albert P. Kawal 1950 9 4 4 1 Albert P. Kawal 1951 10 6 4 0 Albert P. Kawal 1952 10 2 7 1 Albert P. Kawal 1953 9 4 4 1 Albert P. Kawal 1954 8 3 5 0 Albert P. Kawal 1955 8 0 8 0 Josh Cody 1956 8 3 5 0 Peter P. Stevens 1957 7 1 6 0 Peter P. Stevens 1958 8 0 8 0 Peter P. Stevens 1959 9 0 9 0 Peter P. Stevens 1960 9 2 7 0 George Makris 1961 9 2 5 2 George Makris 1962 9 3 6 0 George Makris 1963 9 5 3 1 George Makris 1964 9 7 2 0 George Makris 1965 10 5 5 0 George Makris 1966 9 6 3 0 George Makris 1967 9 7 2 0 George Makris

80 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ALMANAC

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 81 SERIES HISTORIES

UCF VS. CINCINNATI CINCINNATI VS. HOUSTON CINCINNATI VS. MEMPHIS No games Houston leads, 13-8 Memphis leads, 18-12 1957 Houston 7-0 Nippert Stadium 1966 Memphis 26-14 Liberty Bowl Stadium UCF VS. UCONN 1958 Houston 34-13 Nippert Stadium 1967 Memphis 17-0 Liberty Bowl Stadium First meeting in 2013 1959 Houston 13-12 Rice Stadium 1969 Memphis 52-6 Nippert Stadium 1960 Houston 14-0 Rice Stadium 1970 Memphis 14-10 Liberty Bowl Stadium UCF VS. HOUSTON 1961 Houston 13-7 Nippert Stadium 1971 Memphis 45-21 Nippert Stadium UCF leads, 3-1 1962 Houston 42-14 Rice Stadium 1972 Memphis 29-24 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2005 UCF 31-29 Citrus Bowl 1964 Cincinnati 20-6 Rice Stadium 1973 Memphis 17-13 Nippert Stadium 2006 Houston 51-31 Robertson Stadium 1965 Houston 21-6 1974 Memphis 13-7 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2009 UCF 37-32 Bright House Networks Stad. 1968 Houston 71-33 Astrodome 1975 Cincinnati 13-3 Nippert Stadium 2010 UCF 40-33 Robertson Stadium 1971 Houston 12-3 Nippert Stadium 1978 Cincinnati 34-14 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1972 Houston 49-0 Astrodome 1979 Memphis 23-17 Liberty Bowl Stadium UCF VS. LOUISVILLE 1974 Houston 27-6 Astrodome 1980 Cincinnati 14-10 Nippert Stadium Louisville leads, 1-0 1975 Cincinnati 28-23 Nippert Stadium 1981 Cincinnati 38-7 Nippert Stadium 1985 Louisville 42-21 Cardinal Stadium 1993 Cincinnati 41-17 Astrodome 1982 Cincinnati 16-7 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1996 Cincinnati 31-20 Nippert Stadium 1983 Memphis 43-10 Nippert Stadium UCF VS. MEMPHIS 1997 Houston ot 41-38 Robertson Stadium 1984 Memphis 47-7 Liberty Bowl Stadium UCF leads, 8-1 1998 Cincinnati 44-43 Nippert Stadium 1989 Memphis 34-17 Nippert Stadium 1990 Memphis 37-28 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1999 Houston 23-20 Robertson Stadium 1992 Memphis 34-14 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2005 UCF 38-17 Citrus Bowl 2000 Cincinnati 48-31 Nippert Stadium 1993 Cincinnati 23-20 Nippert Stadium 2006 UCF 26-24 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2001 Cincinnati 29-28 Robertson Stadium 1994 Memphis 26-3 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2007 UCF 56-20 Bright House Networks Stad. 2002 Cincinnati 47-14 Nippert Stadium 1995 Cincinnati 28-3 Nippert Stadium 2008 UCF 28-21 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1996 Memphis 18-16 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2009 UCF 32-14 Bright House Networks Stad. CINCINNATI VS. LOUISVILLE 1997 Cincinnati 20-17 Nippert Stadium 2010 UCF 37-17 Liberty Bowl Stadium Cincinnati leads, 30-22-1 1998 Memphis 41-23 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2011 UCF 41-0 Bright House Networks Stad. 1922 Louisville 28-0 Cardinal Stadium 1999 Memphis 21-13 Nippert Stadium 2012 UCF 35-17 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1929 Cincinnati 7-0 Cardinal Stadium 2000 Cincinnati 10-13(ot) Liberty Bowl Stadium 1938 Cincinnati 19-0 Nippert Stadium 2001 Cincinnati 36-34 Liberty Bowl Stadium UCF VS. RUTGERS 1940 Cincinnati 7-0 Nippert Stadium 2002 Cincinnati 48-10 Nippert Stadium Rutgers leads, 1-0 1941 Cincinnati 28-7 Nippert Stadium 2003 Memphis 21-16 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2009 Rutgers 45-24 Tropicana Field 1942 Cincinnati 51-0 Nippert Stadium 2004 Cincinnati 49-10 Nippert Stadium 1950 Cincinnati 28-20 Nippert Stadium UCF VS. SMU 1951 Cincinnati 38-0 Nippert Stadium CINCINNATI VS. RUTGERS UCF leads, 4-1 1953 Cincinnati 41-0 Cardinal Stadium Rutgers leads, 9-8-1 2007 UCF 49-20 Gerald J. Ford Stadium 1966 Cincinnati 17-3 Nippert Stadium 1980 Rutgers 24-7 2008 UCF 31-17 Bright House Networks Stad. 1967 Cincinnati 13-7 Cardinal Stadium 1981 Cincinnati 10-0 Nippert Stadium 2010 UCF 17-7 Bright House Networks Stad. 1968 Cincinnati 37-7 Nippert Stadium 1983 Cincinnati 18-7 Nippert Stadium 2011 SMU 38-17 Gerald J. Ford Stadium 1969 Cincinnati 31-21 Cardinal Stadium 1984 Rutgers 43-15 Giants Stadium 2012 UCF 42-17 Bright House Networks Stad. 1970 Louisville 28-14 Nippert Stadium 1986 Rutgers 48-28 Giants Stadium 1971 Cincinnati 19-16 Cardinal Stadium 1987 Rutgers 10-7 Nippert Stadium UCF VS. USF 1972 Louisville 38-13 Nippert Stadium 1988 Rutgers 38-9 Giants Stadium USF leads, 4-0 1973 Louisville 10-8 Cardinal Stadium 1989 Tie 17-17 Nippert Stadium 2005 USF 31-14 Raymond James Stadium 1974 Cincinnati 7-6 Nippert Stadium 1992 Cincinnati 26-24 Nippert Stadium 2006 USF 24-17 Citrus Bowl 1975 Cincinnati 46-27 Cardinal Stadium 1994 Rutgers 14-9 Rutgers Stadium 2007 USF 64-12 Raymond James Stadium 1976 Cincinnati 20-6 Nippert Stadium 2005 Rutgers 44-9 Rutgers Stadium 2008 USF ot 31-24 Bright House Networks Stad. 1977 Tie 17-17 Cardinal Stadium 2006 Cincinnati 30-11 Nippert Stadium 1978 Louisville 28-14 Nippert Stadium 2007 Cincinnati 28-23 Rutgers Stadium UCF VS. TEMPLE 1979 Louisville 22-19 Cardinal Stadium 2008 Cincinnati 13-10 Nippert Stadium First meeting in 2013 1980 Louisville 20-0 Cardinal Stadium 2009 Cincinnati 47-15 Rutgers Stadium 2005 UCF 31-29 Bright House Networks Stad. 1981 Cincinnati 24-0 Nippert Stadium 2010 Cincinnati 69-38 Nippert Stadium 2006 Houston 51-31 Robertson Stadium 1982 Cincinnati 38-16 Nippert Stadium 2011 Rutgers 20-3 High Point Solutions Stad. 2009 UCF 37-32 Bright House Networks Stad. 1983 Louisville 31-23 Cardinal Stadium 2012 Rutgers 10-3 Nippert Stadium 2010 UCF 40-33 Robertson Stadium 1984 Cincinnati 40-21 Nippert Stadium 1985 Cincinnati 31-9 Cardinal Stadium CINCINNATI VS. USF 1986 Cincinnati 24-17 Nippert Stadium Cincinnati leads, 7-3 CINCINNATI VS. UCONN 1987 Cincinnati 25-0 Cardinal Stadium 2003 USF 2ot 24-17 Raymond James Stadium Cincinnati leads, 7-2 1988 Louisville 21-6 Nippert Stadium 2004 Cincinnati 45-23 Nippert Stadium 2004 Cincinnati 45-28 Nippert Stadium 1989 Louisville 37-17 Cardinal Stadium 2005 USF 31-16 Raymond James Stadium 2005 Cincinnati 28-17 Nippert Stadium 1990 Louisville 41-6 Nippert Stadium 2006 Cincinnati 23-6 Nippert Stadium 2006 Cincinnati 26-23 Rentschler Field 1991 Cincinnati 30-7 Cardinal Stadium 2007 Cincinnati 38-33 Raymond James Stadium 2007 Cincinnati 27-3 Nippert Stadium 1992 Louisville 27-17 Nippert Stadium 2008 Cincinnati 24-10 Nippert Stadium 2008 UConn 40-16 Rentschler Field 1996 Cincinnati 10-7 Cardinal Stadium 2009 Cincinnati 34-17 Raymond James Stadium 2009 Cincinnati 47-45 Nippert Stadium 1997 Cincinnati 28-9 Nippert Stadium 2010 USF 38-30 Nippert Stadium 2010 UConn 38-17 Rentschler Field 1998 Louisville 62-19 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 2011 Cincinnati 37-34 Raymond James Stadium 2011 Cincinnati 35-27 Nippert Stadium 1999 Louisville 23-13 Nippert Stadium 2012 Cincinnati 27-10 Nippert Stadium 2012 Cincinnati 34-17 Rentschler Field 2000 Louisville 38-24 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 2001 Louisville 28-13 Nippert Stadium CINCINNATI VS. SMU 2002 Cincinnati 24-14 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium First meeting in 2013 2003 Louisville 43-40 Nippert Stadium 2004 Louisville 70-7 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 2005 Louisville 46-22 Nippert Stadium 2006 Louisville 23-17 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 2007 Louisville 28-24 Nippert Stadium 2008 Cincinnati 28-20 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 2009 Cincinnati 41-10 Nippert Stadium 2010 Cincinnati 35-27 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 2011 Cincinnati 25-16 Nippert Stadium 2012 Louisville ot 34-31 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium

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CINCINNATI VS. TEMPLE UCONN VS. SMU HOUSTON VS. SMU Temple leads, 9-5-1 SMU leads, 1-0 Houston leads, 17-10-1 1973 Temple 16-15 Temple Stadium 1989 SMU 31-30 Cotton Bowl 1975 SMU 26-16 Astrodome 1974 Cincinnati 20-22 Nippert Stadium 1976 Houston 29-6 Cotton Bowl 1975 Temple 21-17 Temple Stadium UCONN VS. TEMPLE 1977 SMU 37-23 Astrodome 1976 Tie 17-17 Nippert Stadium Temple leads, 8-4 1978 Houston 42-28 Cotton Bowl 1978 Temple 16-13 1963 Temple 9-7 Temple Stadium 1979 Houston 37-10 Astrodome 1979 Temple 35-14 Veterans Stadium 1964 UConn 25-7 Memorial Stadium 1980 Houston 13-11 1980 Temple 23-7 Nippert Stadium 1965 Temple 12-11 Memorial Stadium 1981 SMU 38-22 Astrodome 1981 Temple 24-13 Nippert Stadium 1966 Temple 35-25 Temple Stadium 1982 SMU 20-14 Texas Stadium 1982 Temple 41-7 Veterans Stadium 1970 Temple 41-23 Temple Stadium 1983 SMU 34-23 Mirage Bowl () 1983 Cincinnati 31-16 Nippert Stadium 1971 Temple 38-0 Temple Stadium 1984 Houston 29-20 Texas Stadium 1984 Temple 42-10 Veterans Stadium 2001 Temple 56-7 1985 SMU 37-13 Astrodome 1985 Temple 28-16 Nippert Stadium 2002 Temple 38-24 Memorial Stadium 1986 SMU 10-3 Texas Stadium 2002 Cincinnati 35-22 Franklin Field 2004 UConn 45-31 Rentschler Field 1989 Houston 95-21 Astrodome 2003 Cincinnati 3ot 30-24 Nippert Stadium 2007 UConn 22-17 Rentschler Field 1990 Houston 44-17 Ownby Stadium 2012 Cincinnati 34-10 Lincoln Financial Field 2008 UConn ot 12-9 Lincoln Financial Field 1991 Houston 49-20 Astrodome 2010 Temple 30-16 Lincoln Financial Field 1992 SMU 41-16 Ownby Stadium UCONN VS. HOUSTON 2012 Temple ot 17-14 Rentschler Field 1993 Tie 28-28 Astrodome No games 1994 Houston 39-33 Ownby Stadium HOUSTON VS. LOUISVILLE 1995 Houston 38-15 Astrodome UCONN VS. LOUISVILLE Tied, 7-7 2000 Houston 17-15 Robertson Stadium Louisville leads, 5-4 1950 Houston 27-7 Houston Public School 2005 SMU 29-24 Robertson Stadium 2000 Louisville 41-22 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1951 Louisville 35-28 Cardinal Stadium 2006 Houston 37-27 Gerald J. Ford Stadium 2005 Louisville 30-20 Rentschler Field 1962 Houston 27-25 Cardinal Stadium 2007 Houston 38-28 Robertson Stadium 2006 Louisville 48-17 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1963 Houston 21-7 Rice Stadium 2008 Houston 44-38 Gerald J. Ford Stadium 2007 UConn 21-17 Rentschler Field 1984 Louisville 30-28 Astrodome 2009 Houston 38-15 Robertson Stadium 2008 UConn 26-21 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1985 Houston 49-27 Cardinal Stadium 2010 Houston 45-20 Gerald J. Ford Stadium 2009 UConn 38-25 Rentschler Field 1996 Houston 38-7 Astrodome 2011 Houston 37-7 Robertson Stadium 2010 Louisville 26-0 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1997 Houston 36-22 Cardinal Stadium 2012 SMU 72-42 Gerald J. Ford Stadium 2011 Louisville 34-20 Rentschler Field 1999 Louisville 39-33 Cardinal Stadium 2012 UConn 3ot 23-20 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 2000 Loiusville 32-13 Robertson Stadium HOUSTON VS. TEMPLE 2001 Louisville 34-10 Cardinal Stadium Houston leads, 2-0 UCONN VS. MEMPHIS 2002 Houston 27-10 Robertson Stadium 1987 Houston 37-7 Veterans Stadium First meeting in 2013 2003 Louisville 66-45 Cardinal Stadium 1989 Houston 65-7 Astrodome 2004 Louisville 65-27 Robertson Stadium UCONN VS. RUTGERS LOUISVILLE VS. MEMPHIS Rutgers leads, 22-10 HOUSTON VS. MEMPHIS Louisville leads, 23-19 1940 Rutgers 45-7 Rutgers Stadium Houston leads, 12-9 1948 Memphis 13-7 Crump Stadium 1941 Rutgers 32-7 Rutgers Stadium 1963 Memphis 29-6 Crump Stadium 1952 Memphis 29-25 Crump Stadium 1956 UConn 27-7 Memorial Stadium 1966 Memphis 14-13 Astrodome 1961 Memphis 28-13 Cardinal Stadium 1957 Rutgers 14-7 Rutgers Stadium 1967 Houston 35-18 Astrodome 1962 Memphis 49-0 Crump Stadium 1959 Rutgers 20-8 Rutgers Stadium 1968 Houston 27-7 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1963 Memphis 25-0 Cardinal Stadium 1960 Rutgers 19-6 Memorial Stadium 1971 Houston 35-7 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1964 Memphis 34-0 Crump Stadium 1961 Rutgers 35-12 Rutgers Stadium 1973 Houston 35-21 Astrodome 1968 Memphis 44-14 Cardinal Stadium 1962 UConn 15-9 Memorial Stadium 1974 Houston 13-10 Astrodome 1969 Memphis 69-19 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1964 Rutgers 9-3 Rutgers Stadium 1975 Memphis 14-7 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1970 Louisville 40-27 Cardinal Stadium 1965 Rutgers 17-8 Memorial Stadium 1978 Memphis 17-3 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1971 Louisville 26-20 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1968 Rutgers 27-15 Rutgers Stadium 1996 Houston 37-20 Astrodome 1972 Louisville 17-0 Cardinal Stadium 1969 UConn 28-22 Memorial Stadium 1997 Memphis 24-3 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1973 Memphis 28-21 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1972 Rutgers 21-13 Rutgers Stadium 1998 Houston 35-14 Robertson Stadium 1974 Memphis 16-10 Cardinal Stadium 1973 UConn 27-19 Memorial Stadium 2000 Houston 30-33(3ot) Liberty Bowl Stadium 1975 Memphis 41-7 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1974 UConn 9-7 Rutgers Stadium 2001 Memphis 52-33 Robertson Stadium 1976 Memphis 26-14 Cardinal Stadium 1975 Rutgers 35-8 Memorial Stadium 2002 Houston 26-21 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1977 Louisville 14-13 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1976 Rutgers 38-0 Rutgers Stadium 2003 Memphis 45-14 Robertson Stadium 1978 Memphis 29-22 Cardinal Stadium 1977 Rutgers 42-18 Memorial Stadium 2004 Memphis 41-14 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1979 Memphis 10-6 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1978 Rutgers 10-0 Rutgers Stadium 2005 Memphis 35-20 Robertson Stadium 1980 Louisville 38-14 Cardinal Stadium 1979 Rutgers 26-14 Memorial Stadium 2006 Houston 23-20(ot) Liberty Bowl Stadium 1981 Louisville 14-7 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1983 Rutgers 22-5 Rutgers Stadium 2009 Houston 55-14 Robertson Stadium 1982 Louisville 38-19 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2001 UConn 20-19 Rutgers Stadium 2010 Houston 56-17 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1983 Memphis 45-7 Cardinal Stadium 2003 UConn 38-31 Rentschler Field 1986 Louisville 34-8 Cardinal Stadium 2004 UConn 41-35 Rutgers Stadium HOUSTON VS. RUTGERS 1987 Memphis 43-8 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2005 Rutgers 26-24 Rentschler Field First meeting in 2013 1988 Louisville 29-18 Cardinal Stadium 2006 Rutgers 24-13 Rutgers Stadium 1989 Louisville 40-10 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2007 UConn 38-19 Rentschler Field HOUSTON VS. USF 1990 Louisville 19-17 Cardinal Stadium 2008 Rutgers 12-10 Rutgers Stadium USF leads, 2-0 1991 Memphis 35-7 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2009 Rutgers 28-24 Rentschler Field 2001 USF 45-6 Raymond James Stadium 1992 Louisville 16-15 Cardinal Stadium 2010 Rutgers 27-24 Rutgers Stadium 2002 USF 32-14 Robertson Stadium 1993 Louisville 54-28 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2011 UConn 40-22 Rentschler Field 1994 Louisville 10-6 Cardinal Stadium 2012 Rutgers 19-3 High Point Solutions Stadium 1995 Louisville 17-7 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1996 Louisville 13-10 Cardinal Stadium UCONN VS. USF 1997 Memphis 21-20 Liberty Bowl Stadium Tied, 5-5 1998 Louisville 35-32 Cardinal Stadium 2000 USF 21-13 Memorial Stadium 1999 Louisville 32-31 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2001 USF 41-20 Raymond James Stadium 2001 Louisville 38-21 Cardinal Stadium 2005 UConn 15-10 Rentschler Field 2002 Louisville 38-32 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2006 USF 38-16 Raymond James Stadium 2003 Memphis 37-7 Cardinal Stadium 2007 UConn 22-15 Rentschler Field 2004 Louisville 56-49 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2008 USF 17-13 Raymond James Stadium 2008 Louisville 35-28 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2009 UConn 29-27 Rentschler Field 2010 Louisville 56-0 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 2010 UConn 19-16 Raymond James Stadium 2011 UConn 16-10 Rentschler Field 2012 USF 13-6 Raymond James Stadium

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LOUISVILLE VS. RUTGERS RUTGERS VS. TEMPLE Rutgers leads, 7-5 Rutgers leads, 20-15 1976 Rutgers 34-0 Giants Stadium 1948 Rutgers 34-20 Rutgers Stadium 1979 Rutgers 31-7 Cardinal Stadium 1949 Temple 14-7 Temple Stadium 1984 Rutgers 38-21 Giants Stadium 1950 Rutgers 26-20 Rutgers Stadium 1986 Rutgers 41-0 Cardinal Stadium 1951 Temple 14-7 Temple Stadium 2005 Louisville 56-5 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1952 Rutgers 40-28 Rutgers Stadium 2006 Rutgers 28-25 Rutgers Stadium 1954 Rutgers 25-0 Rutgers Stadium 2007 Louisville 41-38 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1977 Temple 24-14 Veterans Stadium 2008 Rutgers 63-14 Rutgers Stadium 1978 Rutgers 13-10 Rutgers Stadium 2009 Rutgers 34-14 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1979 Temple 41-20 Rutgers Stadium 2010 Louisville 40-13 Rutgers Stadium 1980 Rutgers 21-3 Franklin Field 2011 Louisville 16-14 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1981 Temple 24-12 Rutgers Stadium 2012 Louisville 20-17 High Point Solutions Stadium 1982 Rutgers 10-7 Veterans Stadium 1983 Temple 24-23 Rutgers Stadium LOUISVILLE VS. USF 1984 Rutgers 10-9 Rutgers Stadium Tied, 5-5 1985 Temple 14-13 Veterans Stadium 2003 USF 2ot 31-28 Raymond James Stadium 1986 Temple * 29-22 Rutgers Stadium 2004 Louisville 41-9 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1987 Rutgers 17-14 Veterans Stadium 2005 USF 45-14 Raymond James Stadium 1988 Temple 35-30 Rutgers Stadium 2006 Louisville 31-8 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1989 Rutgers 36-33 Veterans Stadium 2007 USF 55-17 Raymond James Stadium 1990 Temple 29-22 Rutgers Stadium 2008 Louisville 24-20 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1991 Rutgers 41-0 Rutgers Stadium 2009 USF 34-22 Raymond James Stadium 1992 Rutgers 35-10 Veterans Stadium 2010 USF ot 24-21 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1993 Rutgers 62-0 Giants Stadium 2011 Louisville 34-24 Raymond James Stadium 1994 Rutgers 38-21 Rutgers Stadium 2012 Louisville 27-25 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 1995 Rutgers 23-20 Veterans Stadium 1996 Rutgers 28-17 Rutgers Stadium LOUISVILLE VS. SMU 1997 Temple 49-7 Veterans Stadium SMU leads, 2-0 1998 Rutgers 21-10 Rutgers Stadium 1983 SMU 24-6 Cardinal Stadium 1999 Temple 56-28 Veterans Stadium 1984 SMU 41-7 Texas Stadium 2000 Temple 48-14 Rutgers Stadium 2001 Temple 30-5 Veterans Stadium LOUISVILLE VS. TEMPLE 2002 Temple 20-17 Rutgers Stadium Tied, 3-3 2003 Rutgers 30-14 Lincoln Financial Field 1980 Temple 17-12 Cardinal Stadium 2004 Rutgers 16-6 Rutgers Stadium 1982 Temple 55-14 Cardinal Stadium 2012 Rutgers 35-10 Lincoln Financial Field 1983 Temple 24-7 Temple Stadium 2003 Louisville 21-12 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium USF VS. SMU 2006 Louisville 62-0 Lincoln Financial Field First meeting in 2013 2012 Louisville 45-17 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium USF VS. TEMPLE MEMPHIS VS. RUTGERS Temple leads, 1-0 No games 2012 Temple 37-28 Lincoln Financial Field

MEMPHIS VS. SMU SMU VS. TEMPLE Memphis leads, 3-2 Tied, 0-0-2 1976 Memphis 27-13 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1942 Tie 6-6 Temple Stadium 2007 Memphis 3ot 55-52 Liberty Bowl Stadium 1946 Tie 7-7 Ownby Stadium 2008 Memphis 31-26 Gerald J. Ford Stadium 2009 SMU 42-0 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2012 SMU 44-13 Gerald J. Ford Stadium

MEMPHIS VS. USF USF leads, 3-2 2001 Memphis 17-9 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2002 USF 31-28 Raymond James Stadium 2003 USF 21-16 Liberty Bowl Stadium 2004 Memphis 31-15 Raymond James Stadium 2008 USF 41-14 Tropicana Field

MEMPHIS VS. TEMPLE First meeting in 2013

RUTGERS VS. USF Rutgers leads, 6-2 2005 USF 45-31 Rutgers Stadium 2006 Rutgers 22-20 Raymond James Stadium 2007 Rutgers 30-27 Rutgers Stadium 2008 Rutgers 49-16 Raymond James Stadium 2009 Rutgers 31-0 Rutgers Stadium 2010 USF 28-27 Raymond James Stadium 2011 Rutgers ot 20-17 High Point Solutions Stadium 2012 Rutgers 23-13 Raymond James Stadium

RUTGERS VS. SMU First meeting in 2013

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HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY 1949 , Notre Dame, E 1994 , Nebraska, OT Originally presented in 1935 as the DAC Trophy by the 1948 , SMU, HB 1993 , Arizona, NG Downtown Athletic Club to the best college player 1947 John Lujack, Notre Dame, QB 1992 , Nebraska, G east of the Mississippi River. In 1936, players across 1946 , Army, HB 1991 Steve Entman, Washington, DT the country were eligible and the award was renamed 1945 , Army, FB 1990 , Miami, DT the Heisman Memorial Trophy. The award goes to the 1944 , Ohio State, QB 1989 , Brigham Young, G outstanding college football player 1943 Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame, QB 1988 , Auburn, DT 1942 , Georgia, HB 1987 , Air Force, DT 2012 , Texas A&M, QB 1941 , Minnesota, HB 1986 , Brigham Young, DT 2011 Robert Griffin III, Baylor, QB 1940 , Michigan, HB 1985 , Boston College, NG 2010 , Auburn, QB 1939 , , HB 1984 Bruce Smith, Virginia Tech, DT 2009 Mark Ingram, Alabama, RB 1938 Davey O’Brien, TCU, QB 1983 , Nebraska, G 2008 , Oklahoma, QB 1937 , Yale, HB 1982 , Nebraska, C 2007 , Florida, QB 1936 Larry Kelley, Yale, E 1981 Dave Rimington, Nebraska, C 2006 , Ohio State, QB 1935 , Chicago, HB 1980 , Pittsburgh, OT 2005 , USC, RB 1979 , North Carolina State, C 2004 , USC, QB WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL TROPHY 1978 Greg Roberts, Oklahoma, G 2003 Jason White, Oklahoma, QB Formerly known as the Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy, 1977 , Texas, DT 2002 , USC, QB the award recognizes the scholar-athlete who most 1976 , Notre Dame, DE 2001 , Nebraska, QB fully represents the ideals of The National Football 1975 , Oklahoma, DT 2000 , Florida State, QB Foundation. The award was presented for the first 1974 Randy White, Maryland, DE 1999 , Wisconsin, RB time in 1990 and is given to the top scholar-athlete in 1973 John Hicks, Ohio State, OT 1998 , Texas, RB football, both academically and on the field. 1972 , Nebraska, MG 1997 , Michigan, DB 2012 , Alabama, C 1971 , Nebraska, DT 1996 , Florida, QB 2011 Andrew Rodriguez, Army, LB 1970 , Ohio State, MG 1995 , Ohio State, RB 2010 , Texas, DE 1969 Mike Reid, Penn State, DT 1994 , Colorado, RB 2009 Tim Tebow, Florida, QB 1968 , Georgia, T 1993 , Florida State, QB 2008 , , C 1967 , USC, T 1992 , Miami, QB 2007 Dallas Griffin, Texas, C 1966 , Arkansas, T 1991 , Michigan, WR 2006 , RUTGERS, FB 1965 , Texas, G 1990 , Brigham Young, QB 2005 , LSU, OL 1964 Steve DeLong, Tennessee, T 1989 , HOUSTON, QB 2004 Michael Munoz, Tennessee, OL 1963 , Texas, T 1988 , Oklahoma State, RB 2003 , Ohio State, QB 1962 , Minnesota, T 1987 Tim Brown, Notre Dame, WR 2002 Brandon Roberts, Washington (Mo.) 1961 , Utah State, T 1986 , Miami, QB 2001 Joaquin Gonzalez, Miami, OT 1960 , Minnesota, G 1985 , Auburn, RB 2000 , Nebraska, DE 1959 Mike McGee, Duke, T 1984 , Boston College, QB 1999 , Marshall, QB 1958 , Auburn, G 1983 , Nebraska, HB 1998 , Georgia, OL 1957 , Iowa, T 1982 , Georgia, HB 1997 , Tennessee, QB 1956 Jim Parker, Ohio State, G 1981 , USC, HB 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida, QB 1955 Calvin Jones, Iowa, G 1980 George Rogers, South Carolina, HB 1995 , Ohio State, QB 1954 Bill Brooks, Arkansas, G 1979 Charles White, USC, HB 1994 Robert B. Zatechka, Nebraska, OT 1953 J.D. Roberts, Oklahoma, G 1978 , Oklahoma, HB 1993 Thomas D. Burns, Virginia 1952 , Maryland, T 1977 , Texas, HB 1992 Jim Hansen, Colorado 1951 , Oklahoma, T 1976 , Pittsburgh, HB 1991 , Florida 1950 Bob Goin, Kentucky, T 1975 , Ohio State, HB 1990 Chris Howard, Air Force 1949 , Michigan State, G 1974 Archie Griffin, Ohio State, HB 1948 Bill Fischer, Notre Dame, G 1973 , Penn State, HB 1947 , Army, G 1972 , Nebraska, FL 1946 George Connor, Notre Dame, T Honoring the outstanding interior lineman in the 1971 Pat Sullivan, Auburn, QB nation, first presented in 1946 by the Football Writers 1970 , Stanford, QB Association of America. The award is named for its 1969 Steve Owens, Oklahoma, HB benefactor, Dr. John H. Outland. 1968 O.J. Simpson, USC, HB 2012 , Texas A&M, OT 1967 , UCLA, QB 2011 Barrett Jones, Alabama, OT 1966 Steve Spurrier, Florida, QB 2010 , Wisconsin, OT 1965 , USC, HB 2009 , Nebraska, DT 1964 , Notre Dame, QB 2008 Andre Smith, Alabama, OT 1963 , Navy, QB 2007 , LSU, DT 1962 , Oregon State, QB 2006 Joe Thomas, Wisconsin, OL 1961 , Syracuse, HB 2005 , Minnesota, OL 1960 , Navy, HB 2004 , Oklahoma, OL 1959 , LSU, HB 2003 , Iowa, OT 1958 , Army, HB 2002 , Washington State, DT* 1957 , Texas A&M, HB 2001 Bryant McKinnie, Miami, OT 1956 , Notre Dame, QB 2000 John Henderson, Tennessee, DT* 1955 Howard Cassidy, Ohio State, HB 1999 , Alabama, OT 1954 , Wisconsin, FB 1998 , UCLA, OG 1953 , Notre Dame, HB 1997 Aaron Taylor, Nebraska, OG 1952 , Oklahoma, HB 1996 , Ohio State, OT 1951 , Princeton, HB 1995 , UCLA, OT 1950 , Ohio State, HB

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FWAA AWARD 1974 Randy White, Maryland, DT 1954 , Navy, E Honoring the nation’s top defensive player as selected 1973 John Hicks, Ohio State, OT 1953 Johnny Lattner, Notre Dame, HB by the Football Writers Association of America. The 1972 Rich Glover, Nebraska, MG 1952 Johnny Lattner, Notre Dame, HB award, presented by The Charlotte Touchdown Club, 1971 , Notre Dame, DE 1951 Dick Kazmaier, Princeton, HB was introduced in 1993 and formally took on the name 1970 Jim Stillwagon, Ohio State, MG 1950 , Pennsylvania, HB of 1920’s Minnesota All-American in 1995. 1949 Leon Hart, Notre Dame, E 2012 Manti Te’o, Notre Dame, LB MAXWELL AWARD 1948 , Pennsylvania, C 2011 , Boston College, LB Honoring the nation’s outstanding college foot- 1947 Doak Walker, SMU, HB 2010 Da’Quan Bowers, Clemson, DE ball player, first presented in 1937 by the Maxwell 1946 , Georgia, HB 2009 Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, DT Memorial Football Club of Philadelphia. The award 1945 Doc Blanchard, Army, FB 2008 , Texas, DE is named after Robert “Tiny” Maxwell, a Philadelphia 1944 Glenn Davis, Army, HB 2007 Glenn Dorsey, LSU, DT native who played on the as a 1943 Bob Odell, Pennsylvania, HB 2006 , Ohio St., LB lineman near the turn of the century. 1942 , Columbia, QB 2005 , LOUISVILLE, DE 2012 Manti Te’o, Notre Dame, LB 1941 , Virginia, HB 2004 , Texas, LB 2011 , Stanford, QB 1940 Tom Harmon, Michigan, HB 2003 , Oklahoma, DB 2010 Cam Newton, Auburn, QB 1939 Nile Kinnick, Iowa, HB 2002 , Arizona State, DE 2009 Colt McCoy, Texas, QB 1938 Davey O’Brien, TCU, QB 2001 , Oklahoma, DB 2008 Tim Tebow, Florida, QB 1937 Clint Frank, Yale, HB 2000 , Miami, LB 2007 Tim Tebow, Florida, QB 1999 , Virginia Tech, DE 2006 , Notre Dame, QB WALTER CAMP AWARD 1998 , Georgia, CB 2005 , Texas, QB Honoring the nation’s outstanding football player, first 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan, DB 2004 Jason White, Oklahoma, QB presented in 1937 by the Walter Camp Foundation in 1996 , Northwestern, DT 2003 , Mississippi, QB balloting by Division I-A coaches and sports infor- 1995 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern, NG 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State, RB mation directors. The award is named after Walter 1994 , Miami, DT 2001 , Miami, QB Camp, one of the giants of football who introduced 1993 Rob Waldrop, Arizona, NG 2000 , Purdue, QB many of the innovations that led to the evolution to the 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, RB American style of football. VINCE 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas, RB 2012 Manti Te’o, Notre Dame, LB Honoring the outstanding college lineman of the year, 1997 Peyton Manning, Tennessee, QB 2011 Andrew Luck, Stanford, QB first presented in 1970 by the Rotary Club of Houston. 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida, QB 2010 Cam Newton, Auburn, QB The award is named after professional football coach 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State, RB 2009 Colt McCoy, Texas, QB Vince Lombardi, a member of the legendary “Seven 1994 , Penn State, QB 2008 Colt McCoy, Texas, QB Blocks of Granite” at Fordham, in the 1930s. 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State, QB 2007 Darren McFadden, Arkansas, RB 2012 Manti Te’o, Notre Dame, LB 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami, QB 2006 Troy Smith, Ohio State, QB 2011 Luke Kuechly, Boston College, LB 1991 Desmond Howard, Michigan, WR 2005 Reggie Bush, USC, QB 2010 Nick Fairly, Auburn, DT 1990 Ty Detmer, Brigham Young, QB 2004 Matt Leinart, USC, QB 2009 Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, DT 1989 Anthony Thompson, Indiana, RB 2003 , Pittsburgh, WR 2008 Brian Orakpo, Texas, DE 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State, RB 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State, RB 2007 Glenn Dorsey, LSU, DT 1987 Don McPherson, Syracuse, QB 2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska, QB 2006 LaMarr Woodley, Michigan, DL 1986 Vinny Testaverde, Miami, QB 2000 , Oklahoma, QB 2005 A.J. Hawk, Ohio State, LB 1985 , Iowa, QB 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, RB 2004 , Georgia, DE 1984 Doug Flutie, Boston College, QB 1998 Ricky Williams, Texas, RB 2003 , Oklahoma, DE 1983 Mike Rozier, Nebraska, RB 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan, DB 2002 Terrell Suggs, Arizona State, DE 1982 Hershel Walker, Georgia, RB 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida, QB 2001 , North Carolina, DE 1981 Marcus Allen, USC, RB 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State, RB 2000 , Florida State, DE 1980 Hugh Green, Pittsburgh, DE 1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado, RB 1999 Corey Moore, Virginia Tech, DE 1979 Charles White, USC, RB 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State, QB 1998 , Texas A&M, LB 1978 , Penn State, QB 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami, QB 1997 , Nebraska, DE 1977 Ross Browner, Notre Dame, DE 1991 Desmond Howard, Michigan, WR 1996 Orlando Pace, Ohio State, OT 1976 Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh, HB 1990 Raghib Ismail, Notre Dame, WR 1995 Orlando Pace, Ohio State, OT 1975 Archie Griffin, Ohio State, RB 1989 Andre Ware, Houston, QB 1994 Warren Sapp, Miami, DT 1974 , Temple, QB 1988 Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State, RB 1993 Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame, OT 1973 John Cappelletti, Penn State, RB 1987 Tim Brown, Notre Dame, WR 1992 Marvin Jones, Florida State, LB 1972 Brad VanPelt, Michigan State, DB 1986 Paul Palmer, TEMPLE, RB 1991 , Washington, DT 1971 , Cornell, RB 1985 , Michigan State, RB 1990 , Notre Dame, NT 1970 Jim Plunkett, Stanford, QB 1984 , Ohio State, RB 1989 , Michigan State, LB 1969 Mike Reid, Penn State, DT 1983 Mike Rozier, Nebraska, HB 1988 Tracy Rocker, Auburn, DT 1968 O.J. Simpson, USC, RB 1982 , Stanford, QB 1987 Chris Spielman, Ohio State, LB 1967 Gary Beban, UCLA, QB 1981 , Ohio State, QB 1986 , Alabama, LB 1966 , Notre Dame, LB 1980 Herschel Walker, Georgia, RB 1985 , Oklahoma, NG 1965 Tommy Nobis, Texas, LB 1979 Charles White, Southern Cal, RB 1984 Tony Degrate, Texas, DT 1964 , Penn State, C 1978 Chuck Fusina, Penn State, QB 1983 Dean Steinkuhler, Nebraska, G 1963 Roger Staubach, Navy, QB 1977 Earl Campbell, Texas, HB 1982 Dave Rimington, Nebraska, C 1962 Terry Baker, Oregon State, QB 1976 Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh, RB 1981 Kenneth Sims, Texas, DT 1961 Bob Ferguson, Ohio State, FB 1975 , California, HB 1980 Hugh Green, Pittsburgh, DE 1960 Joe Bellino, Navy, HB 1974 Anthony Davis, USC, HB 1979 , USC, G 1959 Rich Lucas, Penn State, QB 1973 John Cappelletti, Penn State, RB 1978 Bruce Clark, Penn State, DT 1958 Pete Dawkins, Army, HB 1972 , Oklahoma, RB 1977 Ross Browner, Notre Dame, DE 1957 , Navy, T 1971 Ed Marinaro, Cornell, RB 1976 , Houston, DT 1956 Tommy McDonald, Oklahoma, HB 1970 Ed Marinaro, Cornell, RB 1975 Lee Roy Selmon, Oklahoma, DT 1955 Howard Cassidy, Ohio State, HB 1969 , Mississippi, QB

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1968 O.J. Simpson, USC, HB BUTKUS AWARD DAVEY O’BRIEN 1967 Gary Beban, UCLA, QB First presented in 1985 to honor the nation’s best col- 1966 Steve Spurrier, Florida, QB NATIONAL QUARTERBACK AWARD legiate linebacker by the Downtown Athletic Club of First presented in 1977 as the O’Brien Memorial 1965 , Illinois, FB Orlando, Fla. The award is named after , 1964 Jerry Rhome, Tulsa, QB Trophy to the outstanding player in the Southwest. In two-time consensus All-American at Illinois and six- 1981, the Davey O’Brien Educational and Charitable 1963 Roger Staubach, Navy, QB time all-pro linebacker with the . 1962 , LSU, HB Trust of Fort Worth, Texas renamed the award the 2012 Manti Te’o, Notre Dame, LB Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award. It now 1961 Ernie Davis, Syracuse, HB 2011 Luke Kuechly, Boston College 1960 Joe Bellino, Navy, HB honors the nation’s best quarterback. 2010 , Texas A&M 2012 Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M 1959 Billy Cannon, LSU, HB 2009 Rolando McClain, Alabama 1958 , Iowa, QB 2011 Robert Griffin III, Baylor 2008 Aaron Curry, Penn State 2010 Cam Newton, Auburn 1957 John David Crow, Texas A&M, HB 2007 James Laurinaitis, Ohio State 1956 Paul Hornung, Notre Dame, QB 2009 Colt McCoy, Texas 2006 , Mississippi 2008 Sam Bradford, Oklahoma 1955 Howard Cassidy, Ohio State, HB 2005 , Penn State 1954 , Notre Dame, QB 2007 Tim Tebow, Florida 2004 Derrick Johnson, Texas 2006 Troy Smith, Ohio State 1953 Alan Ameche, Wisconsin, FB 2003 , Oklahoma , Maryland, QB 2005 Vince Young, Texas 2002 E.J. Henderson, Maryland 2004 Jason White, Oklahoma , Minnesota, HB 2001 , Oklahoma Johnny Lattner, Notre Dame, HB 2003 Jason White, Oklahoma 2000 Dan Morgan, Miami 2002 , Iowa 1952 Don McAuliffe, Michigan State, HB 1999 LeVar Arrington, Penn State 1951 Dick Kazmaier, Princeton, HB 2001 Eric Crouch, Nebraska 1998 , USC 2000 Chris Weinke, Florida State 1950 , Kentucky, QB 1997 , Ohio State 1949 , Notre Dame, HB 1999 Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech 1996 , Colorado 1998 Michael Bishop, Kansas State 1948 Charlie Justice, North Carolina, HB 1995 , Illinois 1947 John Lujack, Notre Dame, QB 1997 Peyton Manning, Tennessee 1994 Dana Howard, Illinois 1996 Danny Wuerffel, Florida 1946 Charley Trippi, Georgia, HB 1993 , Nebraska 1945 Doc Blanchard, Army, FB 1995 Danny Wuerffel, Florida 1992 Marvin Jones, Florida State 1994 Kerry Collins, Penn State 1944 Glenn Davis, Army, FB 1991 , Michigan 1943 Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame, QB 1993 Charlie Ward, Florida State 1990 , Colorado 1992 Gino Torretta, Miami 1942 Frank Sinkwich, Georgia, HB 1989 Percy Snow, Michigan State 1941 Bill Dudley, Virginia, DB 1991 Ty Detmer, Brigham Young 1988 , Alabama 1990 Ty Detmer, Brigham Young 1940 Tom Harmon, Michigan, HB 1987 Paul McGowan, Florida State 1939 Nile Kinnick, Iowa, HB 1989 Andre Ware, Houston 1986 , Oklahoma 1988 , UCLA 1938 Davey O’Brien, TCU, QB 1985 Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma 1937 Marshall Goldberg, Pittsburgh, HB 1987 Don McPherson, Syracuse 1986 Vinnie Testaverde, Miami JIM THORPE AWARD 1985 Chuck Long, Iowa BEDNARIK TROPHY First presented in 1986 to honor the nation’s best 1984 Doug Flutie, Boston College First presented in 1995 to honor the nation’s best col- defensive back by the Jim Thorpe Athletic Club of 1983 , Brigham Young legiate defensive player by the . Oklahoma City. The award is named after Jim Thorpe, 1982 , Penn State The award is named after Chuck Bednarik, college Olympic champion, two-time consensus All-America 1981 Jim McMahon, Brigham Young and pro football Hall-of-Famer. halfback at Carlisle and professional football player. 1980 Mike Singletary, Baylor, LB 2012 Manti Te’o, Notre Dame, LB 2012 Jonthan Banks, Mississippi State 1979 Mike Singletary, Baylor, LB 2011 , LSU, CB 2011 , LSU 1978 Billy Sims, Oklahoma, RB 2010 , LSU, CB 2010 Patrick Peterson, LSU 1977 Earl Campbell, Texas, RB 2009 Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, DT 2009 , Tennessee 2008 , USC, LB 2008 , Ohio State DOAK WALKER NATIONAL 2007 Dan Connor, Penn State, LB 2007 , Arizona 2006 Paul Posluszny, Penn State 2006 , Texas RUNNING BACK AWARD 2005 Paul Posluszny, Penn State, LB 2005 , Texas First presented in 1990 to honor the nation’s best run- 2004 David Pollack, Georgia, DE 2004 Carlos Rogers, Auburn ning back among Division I-A juniors or seniors who 2003 Teddy Lehman, Oklahoma, LB 2003 Derrick Strait, Oklahoma combine outstanding achievements on the field, in the 2002 E.J. Henderson, Maryland, LB 2002 , Kansas State classroom and in the community. Sponsored by the 2001 Julius Peppers, North Carolina, DE 2001 Roy Williams, Oklahoma Southern Methodist Athletic Forum in Dallas, Texas, 2000 Dan Morgan, Miami, LB 2000 , Wisconsin a $10,000 scholarship is donated to the recipient’s 1999 LaVar Arrington, Penn State, LB 1999 , Minnesota university in his name. The award is named after Doak 1998 Dat Nguyen, Texas A&M, LB 1998 Antoine Winfield, Ohio State Walker, SMU’s three-time consensus All-America 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan, DB 1997 Charles Woodson, Michigan halfback and 1948 Heisman Trophy winner. 1996 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern, LB 1996 Lawrence Wright, Florida 2012 , Wisconsin 1995 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern, LB 1995 Greg Myers, Colorado State 2011 , Alabama 1994 , Colorado 2010 LaMichael James, Oregon 1993 , Alabama 2009 , Stanford 1992 , Colorado 2008 , Iowa 1991 , Florida State 2007 Darren McFadden, Arkansas 1990 , Arizona 2006 Darren McFadden, Arkansas 1989 , USC 2005 Reggie Bush, USC 1988 , Florida State 2004 , Texas 1987 , Miami 2003 Chris Perry, Michigan , Oklahoma 2002 Larry Johnson, Penn State 1986 , Baylor 2001 , BYU 2000 LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU 1999 Ron Dayne, Wisconsin

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1998 Ricky Williams, Texas PAUL “BEAR” BRYANT AWARD 1997 Ricky Williams, Texas First presented in 2000 to honor the nation’s top col- First presented in 1957 to honor the nation’s top colle- 1996 , Texas Tech legiate tight end. Sponsored by the Nassau County giate head coach. Sponsored by the Touchdown Club 1995 Eddie George, Ohio State Sports Commission. This award is named after former of Houston and voted on by the National Sportscasters 1994 Rashaan Salaam, Colorado Syracuse and Baltimore Colts tight end John Mackey, and Sportswriters Association. This award is named 1993 Byron Morris, Texas Tech regarded as the greatest tight end in NFL history. after Paul “Bear” Bryant, one of college football’s 1992 , Georgia 2012 , Notre Dame winningest head coaches. 1991 , Rice 2011 , Clemson 2012 Bill O’Brien, Penn State 1990 Greg Lewis, Washington 2010 D.J. Williams, Arkansas 2011 , Oklahoma State 2009 , Florida 2010 Auburn LOU GROZA COLLEGIATE 2008 , Missouri 2009 , Boise State 2007 , USC 2008 , Utah AWARD 2006 Matt Spaeth, Minnesota 2007 , Kansas First presented in 1992 to honor the nation’s top col- 2005 , UCLA 2006 Chris Petersen, Boise State legiate placekicker. Sponsored by the Palm Beach 2004 , Virginia 2005 , Texas County Sports Authority in conjunction with the 2003 , Miami 2004 Tommy Tuberville, Auburn Orange Bowl Committee. The award is named after 2002 , Iowa 2003 , LSU NFL Hall of Fame kicker Lou Groza. 2001 , Colorado 2002 , Ohio State 2012 , Tulane 2000 Tim Stratten, Purdue 2001 Larry Coker, Miami 2011 , Texas A&M 2000 , Oklahoma 2010 Dan Bailey, Oklahoma State 1999 , Virginia Tech 2009 , UCLA RAY GUY AWARD 1998 , Kansas State 2008 , Florida State First presented in 2000 to honor the nation’s top col- 1997 , Michigan 2007 Thomas Weber, Arizona State legiate punter. Sponsored by the Greater Augusta 1996 , Arizona State 2006 ART CARMODY, LOUISVILLE Sports Council. This award is named after former 1995 , Northwestern 2005 , Oregon State Oakland Raiders all-pro punter Ray Guy. 1994 Rick Brooks, Oregon 2004 , Ohio State 2012 Ryan Allen, Louisiana Tech 1993 Terry Bowden, Auburn 2003 Jonathan Nichols, Mississippi 2011 Ryan Allen, Louisiana Tech 1992 , Alabama 2002 , Iowa 2010 , Florida 1991 Don James, Washington 2001 , Tulane 2009 , Georgia 1990 , Georgia Tech 2000 , Cincinnati 2008 Matt Fodge, Oklahoma State 1989 Bill McCartney, Colorado 1999 , Florida State 2007 , Georgia Tech 1988 Lou Holtz, Notre Dame 1998 Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State 2006 , Baylor 1987 Dick MacPherson, Syracuse 1997 Martin Gramatica, Kansas State 2005 , Wake Forest 1986 , Penn State 1996 , NC State 2004 Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor 1985 Fisher DeBerry, Air Force 1995 , TCU 2003 B.J. Sander, Ohio State 1984 La Vell Edwards, BYU 1994 Steve McLaughlin, Arizona 2002 , Colorado 1983 Howard Schnellenberger, Miami 1993 , Florida 2001 , Purdue 1982 Joe Paterno, Penn State 1992 Joe Allison, Memphis 2000 , Wisconsin 1981 , Clemson 1980 , Georgia FRED BILETNIKOFF RECEIVER AWARD 1979 , Ohio State First presented in 1994 to honor the nation’s top col- First presented in 2000 to honor the nation’s top col- 1978 Joe Paterno, Penn State legiate pass receiver. Sponsored by the Downtown legiate center. Presented by the Boomer Esiason 1977 Lou Holtz, Arkansas Athletic Club of Orlando, Florida. The award is Foundation. This award is named after former 1976 , Pittsburgh named after Fred Biletnikoff, former of Nebraska center Dave Rimington. 1975 , Ohio State All-American and Oakland Raider receiver, a member 2012 Barrett Jones, Alabama 1974 , Baylor of both the College Football and Pro Football halls of 2011 , Michigan 1973 Johnny Majors, Pittsburgh fame. 2010 , TCU 1972 John McKay, USC 2012 Marqis Lee, USC 2009 , Florida 1971 , Nebraska 2011 , Oklahoma State 2008 A.Q, Shipley, Penn State 1970 , Northwestern 2010 Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State 2007 , Arkansas 1969 , Michigan 2009 Golden Tate, Notre Dame 2006 , West Virginia 1968 Woody Hayes, Ohio State 2008 , Texas Tech 2005 Greg Eslinger, Minnesota 1967 , Indiana 2007 Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech 2004 , LSU/ , Michigan 1966 Tom Cahill, Army 2006 , Georgia Tech 2003 , Virginia Tech 1965 , Michigan State 2005 Mike Hass, Oregon State 2002 , Miami 1964 , Notre Dame 2004 , Michigan 2001 LeCharles Bentley, Ohio State 1963 , Texas 2003 Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh 2000 , Nebraska 1962 John McKay, USC 2002 Charles Rogers, Michigan State 1961 Darrell Royal, Texas 2001 Josh Reed, LSU 1960 Murry Warmath, Minnesota 2000 , Pittsburgh 1959 , Syracuse 1999 , Stanford 1958 , LSU 1998 , Louisiana Tech 1957 Woody Hayes, Ohio State 1997 , Marshall 1996 Marcus Harris, Wyoming 1995 , Ohio State 1994 Bobby Engram, Penn State

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EDDIE ROBINSON CONSENSUS ALL-AMERICA ESPN THE MAGAZINE COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD The following is a list of players from American ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA First presented in 1957 to honor the nation’s top col- Athletic Conference institutions who were consensus Since 1952, Academic All-America teams have been legiate head coach. Selected by the Football Writers All-America (players who were accorded a majority selected by the College Sports Information Directors Association of America. This award honors former of votes at their positions by the national selectors). of America: Grambling State head coach Eddie Robinson, the win- Unanimous selections are indicated by (*). ningest head coach in collage football history. UCF 2012 Brian Kelly, Notre Dame CINCINNATI 2007 Keith Shologan, DL 2011 Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State 2008 , P CINCINNATI 2010 , Oregon 2007 Kevin Huber, P 1979 Edward Koboves, OG 2009 Gary Patterson, TCU 2000 Jonathan Ruffin, PK 1981 Kari Yli-Renko, OT 2008 Nick Saban, Alabama HOUSTON 1983 Jason Stargell, WR 2007 Mark Mangino, Kansas 1989 Jeff Jones, P 2006 GREG SCHIANO, RUTGERS 1989 Andre Ware, QB 1988 Jason Phillips, WR 1990 Kyle Stroh, DL 2005 , Notre Dame 1991 Kris Bjorson, TE 2004 Tommy Tuberville, Auburn 1980 Leonard Mitchell, DL 1976 Wilson Whitley, DL 2003 Nick Saban, LSU UCONN 2002 Jim Tressel, Ohio State 1970 Elmo Wright, E 1973 Robert Bundy, OG 2001 Ralph Friedgen, Maryland 1969 Bill Bridges, OL 1976 William Leahy, C 2000 Bob Stoops, Oklahoma 1967 Rich Stotter, OL Darryl Schwartz, RB 1999 Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech 1977 William Leahy, C 1998 , Tennessee LOUISVILLE 1978 William Leahy, OL 1997 , Washington State 2005 Elvis Dumervil, DE* 1996 Bruce Snyder, Arizona State HOUSTON 1964 Horst Paul, E 1995 Gary Barnett, Northwestern MEMPHIS 1976 Mark Mohr, DB 1994 Rick Brooks, Oregon 1992 Joe Allison, K Kevin Rollwage, OT 1993 Terry Bowden, Auburn RUTGERS 1977 Kevin Rollwage, OT 1992 Gene Stallings, Alabama 1988 Keith Jenkins, DL 1991 Don James, Washington 1995 Marco Battaglia, TE* 1961 Alex Kroll, C 1990 Bobby Ross, Georgia Tech LOUISVILLE 1918 Paul Robeson, E 1989 Bill McCartney, Colorado 1974 Walter Peacock, RB 1917 Paul Robeson, E 1988 Lou Holtz, Notre Dame 2006 , QB 1987 Dick MacPherson, Syracuse 2007 Daniel Barlow, OL 1986 Joe Paterno, Penn State USF Brian Brohm, QB 1985 Fisher DeBerry, Air Force 2007 , DE 1984 La Vell Edwards, BYU MEMPHIS 1983 Howard Schnellenberger, Miami SMU 1992 Gary Bouldin, TE 1982 Joe Paterno, Penn State 1985 , RB Pat Jansen, DL 1981 Danny Ford, Clemson 1983 , DB 2007 Brandon Patterson, DB 1980 Vince Dooley, Georgia 1982 , RB RUTGERS 1979 Earle Bruce, Ohio State 1980 John Simmons, DB 1978 , WR 1989 Steven Tardy, OL 1978 Joe Paterno, Penn State 2002 Nathan Jones, DB 1977 Lou Holtz, Arkansas 1974 , DL 1972 Robert Popelka, DB 2003 Nathan Jones, DB 1976 Johnny Majors, Pittsburgh 2007 Brandon Renkart, LB 1975 Woody Hayes, Ohio State 1968 Jerry Levias, E 1966 John Lagrone, DL 1974 Grant Teaff, Baylor USF 1951 Dick Hightower, L 1973 Johnny Majors, Pittsburgh 2011 Chaz Hine, OL 1972 John McKay, USC 1950 , B 1971 Bob Devaney, Nebraska 1949 Doak Walker, B SMU 1970 Alex Agase, Northwestern 1948 Doak Walker, B 1952 Dave Powell, E 1969 Bo Schembechler, Michigan 1947 Doak Walker, B 1953 Darrell Lafitte, G 1968 Woody Hayes, Ohio State 1935 JC Wetsel, L 1954 Raymond Berry, E (Hall of Fame) 1967 John Pont, Indiana Bobby Wilson, B 1955 David Hawk, G 1966 Tom Cahill, Army 1957 Tom Koenig, G 1958 Tom Koenig, G 1965 Duffy Daugherty, Michigan State TEMPLE 1962 Raymond Schoenke 1964 Ara Parseghian, Notre Dame 1986 Paul Palmer, RB 1985 , OL 1966 John LaGrone, MG 1963 Darrell Royal, Texas Lynn Thornhill, OG 1962 John McKay, USC 1968 Jerry Levias, OE 1961 Darrell Royal, Texas 1970 Vic Brittain, DT 1960 Murry Warmath, Minnesota 1972 Andy Duvall, DB 1959 Ben Schwartzwalder, Syracuse Cleve Whitener, LB 1958 Paul Dietzel, LSU 1981 Gordon McAdams, C 1957 Woody Hayes, Ohio State 1983 Brian O’Meara, T 1985 Monte Goen, LB 1986 Douglas Rice 1989 Mitchell Glieber, WR 1992 James Brabham, DB 2009 Mitch Enright, OL

TEMPLE 1973 Dwight Fulton, DB

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1936 1939 1942 1945 1948 1951 1. Minnesota 1. Texas A&M 1. Ohio State 1. Army 1. Michigan 1. Tennessee 2. Louisiana State 2. Tennessee 2. Georgia 2. Alabama 2. Notre Dame 2. Michigan State 3. Pittsburgh 3. USC 3. Wisconsin 3. Navy 3. North Carolina 3. Maryland 4. Alabama 4. Cornell 4. Tulsa 4. Indiana 4. California 4. Illinois 5. Washington 5. Tulane 5. Georgia Tech 5. Oklahoma State 5. Oklahoma 5. Georgia Tech 6. Santa Clara 6. Missouri 6. Notre Dame 6. Michigan 6. Army 6. Princeton 7. Northwestern 7. UCLA 7. Tennessee 7. St. Mary’s (Calif.) 7. Northwestern 7. Stanford 8. Notre Dame 8. Duke 8. Boston College 8. Pennsylvania 8. Georgia 8. Wisconsin 9. Nebraska 9. Iowa 9. Michigan 9. Notre Dame 9. Oregon 9. Baylor 10. Pennsylvania 10. Duquesne 10. Alabama 10. Texas 10. SMU 10. Oklahoma 11. Duke 11. Boston College 11. Texas 11. USC 11. Clemson 11. Texas Christian 12. Yale 12. Clemson 12. Stanford 12. Ohio State 12. Vanderbilt 12. California 13. Dartmouth 13. Notre Dame 13. UCLA 13. Duke 13. Tulane 13. Virginia 14. Duquesne 14. Santa Clara 14. William & Mary 14. Tennessee 14. Michigan State 14. San Francisco 15. Fordham 15. Ohio State 15. Santa Clara 15. Louisiana State 15. Mississippi 15. Kentucky 16. Texas Christian 16. Georgia Tech 16. Auburn 16. Holy Cross 16. Minnesota 16. Boston University 17. Tennessee 17. Fordham 17. Washington State 17. Tulsa 17. William & Mary 17. UCLA 18. Arkansas 18. Nebraska 18. Mississippi State 18. Georgia 18. Penn State 18. Washington State Navy 19. Oklahoma 19. Holy Cross 19. Wake Forest 19. Cornell 19. Holy Cross 20. Marquette 20. Michigan Minnesota 20. Columbia 20. Wake Forest 20. Clemson Penn State 1937 1940 1946 1949 1952 1. Pittsburgh 1. Minnesota 1943 1. Notre Dame 1. Notre Dame 1. Michigan State 2. California 2. Stanford 1. Notre Dame 2. Army 2. Oklahoma 2. Georgia Tech 3. Fordham 3. Michigan 2. Iowa Pre-Flight 3. Georgia 3. California 3. Notre Dame 4. Alabama 4. Tennessee 3. Michigan 4. UCLA 4. Army 4. Oklahoma 5. Minnesota 5. Boston College 4. Navy 5. Illinois 5. Rice 5. USC 6. Villanova 6. Texas A&M 5. Purdue 6. Michigan 6. Ohio State 6. UCLA 7. Dartmouth 7. Northwestern 6. Great Lakes 7. Tennessee 7. Michigan 7. Mississippi 8. Louisiana State 8. Nebraska 7. Duke 8. Louisiana State 8. Minnesota 8. Tennessee 9. Notre Dame 9. Mississippi State 8. Del Monte P-F 9. North Carolina 9. Louisiana State 9. Alabama Santa Clara 10. Washington 9. Northwestern 10. Rice 10. Pacific 10. Texas 11. Nebraska 11. Santa Clara 10. March Field 11. Georgia Tech 11. Kentucky 11. Wisconsin 12. Yale 12. Fordham 11. Army 12. Yale 12. Cornell 12. Tulsa 13. Ohio State 13. Georgetown 12. Washington 13. Pennsylvania 13. Villanova 13. Maryland 14. Holy Cross 14. Pennsylvania 13. Georgia Tech 14. Oklahoma 14. Maryland 14. Syracuse Arkansas 15. Cornell 14. Texas 15. Texas 15. Santa Clara 15. Florida 16. Texas Christian 16. SMU 15. Tulsa 16. Arkansas 16. North Carolina 16. Duke 17. Colorado 17. Hardin-Simmons 16. Dartmouth 17. Tulsa 17. Tennessee 17. Ohio State 18. Rice 18. Duke 17. Bainbridge NTS 18. NC State 18. Princeton 18. Purdue 19. North Carolina 19. Lafayette 18. Colorado College 19. Delaware 19. Michigan State 19. Princeton 20. Duke 19. Pacific 20. Indiana 20. Missouri 20. Kentucky 1941 20. Pennsylvania Baylor 1938 1. Minnesota 1947* 1953 1. Texas Christian 2. Duke 1944 1. Notre Dame 1950 1. Maryland 2. Tennessee 3. Notre Dame 1. Army 2. Michigan 1. Oklahoma 2. Notre Dame 3. Duke 4. Texas 2. Ohio State 3. SMU 2. Army 3. Michigan State 4. Oklahoma 5. Michigan 3. Randolph Field 4. Penn State 3. Texas 4. Oklahoma 5. Notre Dame 6. Fordham 4. Navy 5. Texas 4. Tennessee 5. UCLA 6. Carnegie Mellon 7. Missouri 5. Bainbridge NTS 6. Alabama 5. California 6. Rice 7. USC 8. Duquesne 6. Iowa Pre-Flight 7. Pennsylvania 6. Princeton 7. Illinois 8. Pittsburgh 9. Texas A&M 7. USC 8. USC 7. Kentucky 8. Georgia Tech 9. Holy Cross 10. Navy 8. Michigan 9. North Carolina 8. Michigan State 9. Iowa 10. Minnesota 11. Northwestern 9. Notre Dame 10. Georgia Tech 9. Michigan 10. West Virginia 11. Texas Tech 12. Oregon State 10. March Field 11. Army 10. Clemson 11. Texas 12. Cornell 13. Ohio State 11. Duke 12. Kansas 11. Washington 12. Texas Tech 13. Alabama 14. Georgia 12. Tennessee 13. Mississippi 12. Wyoming 13. Alabama 14. California 15. Pennsylvania 13. Georgia Tech 14. William & Mary 13. Illinois 14. Army 15. Fordham 16. Mississippi State Norman P-F 15. California 14. Ohio State 15. Wisconsin 16. Michigan 17. Mississippi 15. Illinois 16. Oklahoma 15. Miami 16. Kentucky 17. Northwestern 18. Tennessee 16. El Toro Marines 17. NC State 16. Alabama 17. Auburn 18. Villanova 19. Washington State 17. Great Lakes 18. Rice 17. Nebraska 18. Duke 19. Tulane 20. Alabama 18. Fort Pierce 19. Duke 18. Washington & Lee 19. Stanford 20. Dartmouth 19. St. Mary’s P-F 20. Columbia 19. Tulsa 20. Michigan 20. 2nd Air Force 20. Tulane

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1954 1957 1960 1964 1969 1972 1. Ohio State 1. Auburn 1. Minnesota 1. Alabama 1. Texas 1. USC 2. UCLA 2. Ohio State 2. Mississippi 2. Arkansas 2. Penn State 2. Oklahoma 3. Oklahoma 3. Michigan State 3. Iowa 3. Notre Dame 3. USC 3. Texas 4. Notre Dame 4. Oklahoma 4. Navy 4. Michigan 4. Ohio State 4. Nebraska 5. Navy 5. Navy 5. Missouri 5. Texas 5. Notre Dame 5. Auburn 6. Mississippi 6. Iowa 6. Washington 6. Nebraska 6. Missouri 6. Michigan 7. Army 7. Mississippi 7. Arkansas 7. Louisiana State 7. Arkansas 7. Alabama 8. Maryland 8. Rice 8. Ohio State 8. Oregon State 8. Mississippi 8. Tennessee 9. Wisconsin 9. Texas A&M 9. Alabama 9. Ohio State 9. Michigan 9. Ohio State 10. Arkansas 10. Notre Dame 10. Duke 10. USC 10. Louisiana State 10. Penn State 11. Miami 11. Texas 11. Kansas 11. Nebraska 11. Louisiana State 12. West Virginia 12. Arizona State 12. Baylor 1965 12. HOUSTON 12. North Carolina 13. Auburn 13. Tennessee 13. Auburn 1. Alabama 13. UCLA 13. Arizona State 14. Duke 14. Mississippi State 14. Yale 2. Michigan State 14. Florida 14. Notre Dame 15. Michigan 15. NC State 15. Michigan State 3. Arkansas 15. Tennessee 15. UCLA 16. Virginia Tech 16. Duke 16. Penn State 4. UCLA 16. Colorado 16. Colorado 17. USC 17. Florida 17. New Mexico State 5. Nebraska 17. West Virginia 17. NC State 18. Baylor 18. Army 18. Florida 6. Missouri 18. Purdue 18. Louisville 19. Rice 19. Wisconsin 19. Purdue 7. Tennessee 19. Stanford 19. Washington State 20. Penn State 20. Virginia Military Syracuse 8. Louisiana State 20. Auburn 20. Georgia Tech 9. Notre Dame 1955 1958 1961 10. USC 1970 1973 1. Oklahoma 1. Louisiana State 1. Alabama 1. Nebraska 1. Notre Dame 2. Michigan State 2. Iowa 2. Ohio State 1966 2. Notre Dame 2. Ohio State 3. Maryland 3. Army 3. Texas 1. Notre Dame 3. Texas 3. Oklahoma 4. UCLA 4. Auburn 4. Louisiana State 2. Michigan State 4. Tennessee 4. Alabama 5. Ohio State 5. Oklahoma 5. Mississippi 3. Alabama 5. Ohio State 5. Penn State 6. Texas Christian 6. Air Force 6. Minnesota 4. Georgia 6. Arizona State 6. Michigan 7. Georgia Tech 7. Wisconsin 7. Colorado 5. UCLA 7. Louisiana State 7. Nebraska 8. Auburn 8. Ohio State 8. Michigan State 6. Nebraska 8. Stanford 8. USC 9. Notre Dame 9. Syracuse 9. Arkansas 7. Purdue 9. Michigan 9. Arizona State 10. Mississippi 10. Texas Christian 10. Utah State 8. Georgia Tech 10. Auburn HOUSTON 11. Pittsburgh 11. Mississippi 11. Missouri 9. Miami 11. Arkansas 11. Texas Tech 12. Michigan 12. Clemson 12. Purdue 10. SMU 12. Toledo 12. UCLA 13. USC 13. Purdue 13. Georgia Tech 13. Georgia Tech 13. Louisiana State 14. Miami 14. Florida 14. Syracuse 1967 14. Dartmouth 14. Texas 15. Miami (Ohio) 15. South Carolina 15. RUTGERS 1. USC 15. USC 15. Miami (Ohio) 16. Stanford 16. California 16. UCLA 2. Tennessee 16. Air Force 16. NC State 17. Texas A&M 17. Notre Dame 17. Arizona 3. Oklahoma 17. Tulane 17. Missouri 18. Navy 18. SMU Penn State 4. Indiana 18. Penn State 18. Kansas 19. West Virginia 19. Oklahoma State Rice 5. Notre Dame 19. HOUSTON 19. Tennessee 20. Army 20. RUTGERS 20. Duke 6. Wyoming 20. Mississippi 20. Maryland 7. Oregon State Oklahoma Tulane 1956 1959 1962 8. Alabama 1. Oklahoma 1. Syracuse 1. USC 9. Purdue 1971 1974 2. Tennessee 2. Mississippi 2. Wisconsin 10. Penn State 1. Nebraska 1. Oklahoma 3. Iowa 3. Louisiana State 3. Mississippi 2. Oklahoma 2. USC 4. Georgia Tech 4. Texas 4. Texas 1968 3. Colorado 3. Michigan 5. Texas A&M 5. Georgia 5. Alabama 1. Ohio State 4. Alabama 4. Ohio State 6. Miami 6. Wisconsin 6. Arkansas 2. Penn State 5. Penn State 5. Alabama 7. Michigan 7. Texas Christian 7. Louisiana State 3. Texas 6. Michigan 6. Notre Dame 8. Syracuse 8. Washington 8. Oklahoma 4. USC 7. Georgia 7. Penn State 9. Michigan State 9. Arkansas 9. Penn State 5. Notre Dame 8. Arizona State 8. Auburn 10. Oregon State 10. Alabama 10. Minnesota 6. Arkansas 9. Tennessee 9. Nebraska 11. Baylor 11. Clemson 7. Kansas 10. Stanford 10. Miami (Ohio) 12. Minnesota 12. Penn State 1963 8. Georgia 11. Louisiana State 11. NC State 13. Pittsburgh 13. Illinois 1. Texas 9. Missouri 12. Auburn 12. Michigan State 14. Texas Christian 14. USC 2. Navy 10. Purdue 13. Notre Dame 13. Maryland 15. Ohio State 15. Oklahoma 3. Illinois 11. Oklahoma 14. Toledo 14. Baylor 16. Navy 16. Wyoming 4. Pittsburgh 12. Michigan 15. Mississippi 15. Florida 17. George Washington 17. Notre Dame 5. Auburn 13. Tennessee 16. Arkansas 16. Texas A&M 18. USC 18. Missouri 6. Nebraska 14. SMU 17. HOUSTON 17. Mississippi State 19. Clemson 19. Florida 7. Mississippi 15. Oregon State 18. Texas Texas 20. Colorado 20. Pittsburgh 8. Alabama 16. Auburn 19. Washington 19. HOUSTON 9. Oklahoma 17. Alabama 20. USC 20. Tennessee 10. Michigan State 18. HOUSTON 19. Louisiana State 20. Ohio

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1975 1978 1981 1984 1987 1990 1. Oklahoma 1. Alabama 1. Clemson 1. Brigham Young 1. Miami 1. Colorado 2. Arizona State 2. USC 2. Texas 2. Washington 2. Florida State 2. Georgia Tech 3. Alabama 3. Oklahoma 3. Penn State 3. Florida 3. Oklahoma 3. Miami 4. Ohio State 4. Penn State 4. Pittsburgh 4. Nebraska 4. Syracuse 4. Florida State 5. UCLA 5. Michigan 5. SMU 5. Boston College 5. Louisiana State 5. Washington 6. Texas 6. Clemson 6. Georgia 6. Oklahoma 6. Nebraska 6. Notre Dame 7. Arkansas 7. Notre Dame 7. Alabama 7. Oklahoma State 7. Auburn 7. Michigan 8. Michigan 8. Nebraska 8. Miami 8. SMU 8. Michigan State 8. Tennessee 9. Nebraska 9. Texas 9. North Carolina 9. UCLA 9. UCLA 9. Clemson 10. Penn State 10. HOUSTON 10. Washington 10. USC 10. Texas A&M 10. HOUSTON 11. Texas A&M 11. Arkansas 11. Nebraska 11. South Carolina 11. Oklahoma State 11. Penn State 12. Miami (Ohio) 12. Michigan State 12. Michigan 12. Maryland 12. Clemson 12. Texas 13. Maryland 13. Purdue 13. Brigham Young 13. Ohio State 13. Georgia 13. Florida 14. California 14. UCLA 14. USC 14. Auburn 14. Tennessee 14. Louisville 15. Pittsburgh 15. Missouri 15. Ohio State 15. Louisiana State 15. South Carolina 15. Texas A&M 16. Colorado 16. Georgia 16. Arizona State 16. Iowa 16. Iowa 16. Michigan State 17. USC 17. Stanford 17. West Virginia 17. Florida State 17. Notre Dame 17. Oklahoma 18. Arizona 18. NC State 18. Iowa 18. Miami 18. USC 18. Iowa 19. Georgia 19. Texas A&M 19. Missouri 19. Kentucky 19. Michigan 19. Auburn 20. West Virginia 20. Maryland 20. Oklahoma 20. Virginia 20. Arizona State 20. USC 21. Mississippi 1976 1979 1982 1985 1988 22. Brigham Young 1. Pittsburgh 1. Alabama 1. Penn State 1. Oklahoma 1. Notre Dame 23. Virginia 2. USC 2. USC 2. SMU 2. Michigan 2. Miami 24. Nebraska 3. Michigan 3. Oklahoma 3. Nebraska 3. Penn State 3. Florida State 25. Illinois 4. HOUSTON 4. Ohio State 4. Georgia 4. Tennessee 4. Michigan 5. Oklahoma 5. HOUSTON 5. UCLA 5. Florida 5. West Virginia 1991 6. Ohio State 6. Florida State 6. Arizona State 6. Texas A&M 6. UCLA 1. Miami 7. Texas A&M 7. Pittsburgh 7. Washington 7. UCLA 7. USC 2. Washington 8. Maryland 8. Arkansas 8. Clemson 8. Air Force 8. Auburn 3. Penn State 9. Nebraska 9. Nebraska 9. Arkansas 9. Miami 9. Clemson 4. Florida State 10. Georgia 10. Purdue 10. Pittsburgh 10. Iowa 10. Nebraska 5. Alabama 11. Alabama 11. Washington 11. Louisiana State 11. Nebraska 11. Oklahoma State 6. Michigan 12. Notre Dame 12. Texas 12. Ohio State 12. Arkansas 12. Arkansas 7. Florida 13. Texas Tech 13. Brigham Young 13. Florida State 13. Alabama 13. Syracuse 8. California 14. Oklahoma State 14. Baylor 14. Auburn 14. Ohio State 14. Oklahoma 9. East Carolina 15. UCLA 15. North Carolina 15. USC 15. Florida State 15. Georgia 10. Iowa 16. Colorado 16. Auburn 16. Oklahoma 16. Brigham Young 16. Washington State 11. Syracuse 17. RUTGERS 17. Temple 17. Texas 17. Baylor 17. Alabama 12. Texas A&M 18. Kentucky 18. Michigan 18. North Carolina 18. Maryland 18. HOUSTON 13. Notre Dame 19. Iowa State 19. Indiana 19. West Virginia 19. Georgia Tech 19. Louisiana State 14. Tennessee 20. Mississippi State 20. Penn State 20. Maryland 20. Louisiana State 20. Indiana 15. Nebraska 16. Oklahoma 1977 1980 1983 1986 1989 17. Georgia 1. Notre Dame 1. Georgia 1. Miami 1. Penn State 1. Miami 18. Clemson 2. Alabama 2. Pittsburgh 2. Nebraska 2. Miami 2. Notre Dame 19. UCLA 3. Arkansas 3. Oklahoma 3. Auburn 3. Oklahoma 3. Florida State 20. Colorado 4. Texas 4. Michigan 4. Georgia 4. Arizona State 4. Colorado 21. Tulsa 5. Penn State 5. Florida State 5. Texas 5. Nebraska 5. Tennessee 22. Stanford 6. Kentucky 6. Alabama 6. Florida 6. Auburn 6. Auburn 23. Brigham Young 7. Oklahoma 7. Nebraska 7. Brigham Young 7. Ohio State 7. Michigan 24. NC State 8. Pittsburgh 8. Penn State 8. Michigan 8. Michigan 8. USC 25. Air Force 9. Michigan 9. Notre Dame 9. Ohio State 9. Alabama 9. Alabama 10. Washington 10. North Carolina 10. Illinois 10. Louisiana State 10. Illinois 11. Ohio State 11. USC 11. Clemson 11. Arizona 11. Nebraska 12. Nebraska 12. Brigham Young 12. SMU 12. Baylor 12. Clemson 13. USC 13. UCLA 13. Air Force 13. Texas A&M 13. Arkansas 14. Florida State 14. Baylor 14. Iowa 14. UCLA 14. HOUSTON 15. Stanford 15. Ohio State 15. Alabama 15. Arkansas 15. Penn State 16. San Diego State 16. Washington 16. West Virginia 16. Iowa 16. Michigan State 17. North Carolina 17. Purdue 17. UCLA 17. Clemson 17. Pittsburgh 18. Arizona State 18. Miami 18. Pittsburgh 18. Washington 18. Virginia 19. Clemson 19. Mississippi State 19. Boston College 19. Boston College 19. Texas Tech 20. Brigham Young 20. SMU 20. East Carolina 20. Virginia Tech 20. Texas A&M 21. West Virginia 22. Brigham Young 23. Washington 24. Ohio State 25. Arizona

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1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 1. Alabama 1. Nebraska 1. Florida 1. Tennessee 1. Oklahoma 1. Ohio State 2. Florida State 2. Penn State 2. Ohio State 2. Ohio State 2. Miami 2. Miami 3. Miami 3. Colorado 3. Florida State 3. Florida State 3. Washington 3. Georgia 4. Notre Dame 4. Florida State 4. Arizona State 4. Arizona 4. Oregon State 4. USC 5. Michigan 5. Alabama 5. Brigham Young 5. Florida 5. Florida State 5. Oklahoma 6. Syracuse 6. Miami 6. Nebraska 6. Wisconsin 6. Virginia Tech 6. Texas 7. Texas A&M 7. Florida 7. Penn State 7. Tulane 7. Oregon 7. Kansas State 8. Georgia 8. Texas A&M 8. Colorado 8. UCLA 8. Nebraska 8. Iowa 9. Stanford 9. Auburn 9. Tennessee 9. Georgia Tech 9. Kansas State 9. Michigan 10. Florida 10. Utah 10. North Carolina 10. Kansas State 10. Florida 10. Washington State 11. Washington 11. Oregon 11. Alabama 11. Texas A&M 11. Michigan 11. Alabama 12. Tennessee 12. Michigan 12. Louisiana State 12. Michigan 12. Texas 12. NC State 13. Colorado 13. USC 13. Virginia Tech 13. Air Force 13. Purdue 13. Maryland 14. Nebraska 14. Ohio State 14. Miami 14. Georgia 14. Colorado State 14. Auburn 15. Washington State 15. Virginia 15. Northwestern 5. Texas 15. Notre Dame 15. Boise State 16. Mississippi 16. Colorado State 16. Washington 16. Arkansas 16. Clemson 16. Penn State 17. NC State 17. NC State 17. Kansas State 17. Penn State 17. Georgia Tech 17. Notre Dame 18. Ohio State 18. Brigham Young 18. Iowa 18. Virginia 18. Auburn 18. Virginia Tech 19. North Carolina 19. Kansas State 19. Notre Dame 19. Nebraska 19. South Carolina 19. Pittsburgh 20. Hawaii 20. Arizona 20. Michigan 20. Miami 20. Georgia 20. Colorado 21. Boston College 21. Washington State 21. Syracuse 21. Missouri 21. Texas Christian 21. Florida State 22. Kansas 22. Tennessee 22. Wyoming 22. Notre Dame 22. Louisiana State 22. Virginia 23. Mississippi State 23. Boston College 23. Texas 23. Virginia Tech 23. Wisconsin 23. Texas Christian 24. Fresno State 24. Mississippi State 24. Auburn 24. Purdue 24. Mississippi State 24. Marshall 25. Wake Forest 25. Texas 25. Army 25. Syracuse 25. Iowa State 25. West Virginia

1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 1. Florida State 1. Nebraska 1. Michigan 1. Florida State 1. Miami 1. USC 2. Notre Dame 2. Florida 2. Nebraska 2. Virginia Tech 2. Oregon 2. Louisiana State 3. Nebraska 3. Tennessee 3. Florida State 3. Nebraska 3. Florida 3. Oklahoma 4. Auburn 4. Florida State 4. Florida 4. Wisconsin 4. Tennessee 4. Ohio State 5. Florida 5. Colorado 5. UCLA 5. Michigan 5. Texas 5. Miami 6. Wisconsin 6. Ohio State 6. North Carolina 6. Kansas State 6. Oklahoma 6. Michigan 7. West Virginia 7. Kansas State 7. Tennessee 7. Michigan State 7. Louisiana State 7. Georgia 8. Penn State 8. Northwestern 8. Kansas State 8. Alabama 8. Nebraska 8. Iowa 9. Texas A&M 9. Kansas 9. Washington State 9. Tennessee 9. Colorado 9. Washington State 10. Arizona 10. Virginia Tech 10. Georgia 10. Marshall 10. Washington State 10. Miami (Ohio) 11. Ohio State 11. Notre Dame 11. Auburn 11. Penn State 11. Maryland 11. Florida State 12. Tennessee 12. USC 12. Ohio State 12. Florida 12. Illinois 12. Texas 13. Boston College 13. Penn State 13. Louisiana State 13. Mississippi State 13. South Carolina 13. Mississippi 14. Alabama 14. Texas 14. Arizona State 14. Southern Miss 14. Syracuse 14. Kansas State 15. Miami 15. Texas A&M 15. Purdue 15. Miami 15. Florida State 15. Tennessee 16. Colorado 16. Virginia 16. Penn State 16. Georgia 16. Stanford 16. Boise State 17. Oklahoma 17. Michigan 17. Colorado State 17. Arkansas 17. LOUISVILLE 17. Maryland 18. UCLA 18. Oregon 18. Washington 18. Minnesota 18. Virginia Tech 18. Purdue 19. North Carolina 19. Syracuse 19. Southern Miss 19. Oregon 19. Washington 19. Nebraska 20. Kansas State 20. Miami 20. Texas A&M 20. Georgia Tech 20. Michigan 20. Minnesota 21. Michigan 21. Alabama 21. Syracuse 21. Texas 21. Boston College 21. Utah 22. Virginia Tech 22. Auburn 22. Mississippi 22. Mississippi 22. Georgia 22. Clemson 23. Clemson 23. Texas Tech 23. Missouri 23. Texas A&M 23. Toledo 23. Bowling Green 24. LOUISVILLE 24. Toledo 24. Oklahoma State 24. Illinois 24. Georgia Tech 24. Florida 25. California 25. Iowa 25. Georgia Tech 25. Purdue 25. Brigham Young 25. Texas Christian

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2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 1. USC 1. Florida 1. Florida 1. Auburn 1. Alabama 2. Auburn 2. Ohio State 2. Utah 2. TCU 2. Oregon 3. Oklahoma 3. LSU 3. USC 3. Oregon 3. Ohio State 4. Utah 4. USC 4. Texas 4. Stanford 4. Notre Dame 5. Texas 5. Boise State 5. Oklahoma 5. Ohio State 5. Georgia 6. Louisville 6. LOUISVILLE 6. Alabama 6. Oklahoma Texas A&M 7. Georgia 7. Wisconsin 7. TCU 7. Wisconsin 7. Stanford 8. Iowa 8. Michigan 8. Penn State 8. LSU 8. South Carolina 9. California 9. Auburn 9. Ohio State 9. Boise State 9. Florida 10. Virginia Tech 10. West Virginia 10. Oregon 10. Alabama 10. Florida State 11. Miami (Fla.) 11. Oklahoma 11. Boise State 11. Nevada 11. Clemson 12. Boise State 12. RUTGERS 12. Texas Tech 12. Arkansas 12. Kansas State 13. Tennessee 13. Texas 13. Georgia 13. Oklahoma State 13. LOUISVILLE 14. Michigan 14. California 14. Mississippi 14. Michigan State 14. LSU 15. Florida State 15. Arkansas 15. Virginia Tech 15. Mississippi State 15. Oklahoma 16. LSU 16. Brigham Young 16. Oklahoma State 16. Virginia Tech 16. Utah State 17. Wisconsin 17. Notre Dame 17. CINCINNATI 17. Florida State 17. Northwestern 18. Texas Tech 18. Wake Forest 18. Oregon State 18. Missouri 18. Boise State 19. Arizona State 19. Virginia Tech 19. Missouri 19. Texas A&M 19. Texas 20. Ohio State 20. Boston College 20. Iowa 20. Nebraska 20. Oregon State 21. Boston College 21. Oregon State 21. Florida State 21. UCF 21. San Jose State 22. Fresno State 22. TCU 22. Georgia Tech 22. South Carolina 22. Northern Illinois 23. Virginia 23. Georgia 23. West Virginia 23. Maryland 23. Vanderbilt 24. Navy 24. Penn State 24. Michigan State 24. Tulsa 24. Michigan 25. Pittsburgh 25. Tennessee 25. Brigham Young 25. NC State 25. Nebraska

2005 2007 2009 2011 *On January 6, 1948, in a 1. Texas 1. Louisiana State 1. Alabama 1. Alabama special postseason poll 2. USC 2. Georgia 2. Texas 2. LSU after the Rose Bowl, the 3. Penn State 3. USC 3. Florida 3. Oklahoma State Associated Press voted 4. Ohio State 4. Missouri 4. Boise State 4. Oregon Michigan No. 1 and 5. West Virginia 5. Ohio State 5. Ohio State 5. Arkansas Notre Dame No. 2. How- 6. LSU 6. West Virginia 6. TCU 6. USC ever, the postseason poll 7. Virginia Tech 7. Kansas 7. Iowa 7. Stanford did not supersede the 8. Alabama 8. Oklahoma 8. CINCINNATI 8. Boise State final regular-season poll 9. Notre Dame 9. Virginia Tech 9. Penn State 9. South Carolina of December 6, 1947 10. Georgia 10. Texas 10. Virginia Tech 10. Wisconsin 11. TCU Boston College 11. Oregon 11. Michigan State 12. Florida 12. Tennessee 12. Brigham Young 12. Michigan 12. Oregon 13. Florida 13. Georgia Tech 13. Baylor 14. Auburn 14. Brigham Young 14. Nebraska 14. TCU 15. Wisconsin 15. Auburn 15. Pittsburgh 15. Kansas State 16. UCLA 16. Arizona State 16. Wisconsin 16. Oklahoma 17. Miami 17. CINCINNATI 17. LSU 17. West Virginia 18. Boston College 18. Michigan 18. Utah 18. HOUSTON 19. LOUISVILLE 19. Hawaii 19. Miami 19. Georgia 20. Texas Tech 20. Illinois 20. Mississippi 20. Southern Miss 21. Clemson 21. Clemson 21. Texas Tech 21. Virginia Tech 22. Oklahoma 22. Texas Tech 22. USC 22. Clemson 23. Florida State 23. Oregon 23. Central Michigan 23. Florida State 24. Nebraska 24. Wisconsin 24. Clemson 24. Nebraska 25. California 25. Oregon State 25. West Virginia 25. CINCINNATI

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1950 1953 1956 1959 1962 1965 1. Oklahoma 1. Maryland 1. Oklahoma 1. Syracuse 1. USC 1. Michigan State 2. Texas 2. Notre Dame 2. Tennessee 2. Mississippi 2. Wisconsin 2. Arkansas 3. Tennessee 3. Michigan State 3. Iowa 3. Louisiana State 3. Mississippi 3. Nebraska 4. California 4. UCLA 4. Georgia Tech 4. Texas 4. Texas 4. Alabama 5. Army 5. Oklahoma 5. Texas A&M 5. Georgia 5. Alabama 5. UCLA 6. Michigan 6. Rice 6. Miami 6. Wisconsin 6. Arkansas 6. Missouri 7. Kentucky 7. Illinois 7. Michigan 7. Washington 7. Oklahoma 7. Tennessee 8. Princeton 8. Texas 8. Syracuse 8. Texas Christian 8. Louisiana State 8. Notre Dame 9. Michigan State 9. Georgia Tech 9. Minnesota 9. Arkansas 9. Penn State 9. USC 10. Ohio State 10. Iowa 10. Michigan State 10. Penn State 10. Minnesota 10. Texas Tech 11. Illinois 11. Alabama 11. Baylor 11. Illinois 11. Georgia Tech 11. Ohio State 12. Clemson 12. Texas Tech 12. Pittsburgh 12. USC 12. Missouri 12. Florida 13. Miami 13. West Virginia 13. Oregon State 13. Alabama 13. Ohio State 13. Purdue 14. Wyoming 14. Wisconsin 14. Texas Christian 14. Pittsburgh 14. Duke 14. Louisiana State 15. Baylor 15. Kentucky 15. USC 15. Oklahoma Washington 15. Georgia Washington 16. Army 16. Wyoming 16. Michigan State 16. Northwestern 16. Tulsa 17. Alabama 17. Stanford 17. Yale Northwestern Oregon State 17. Mississippi 18. Washington & Lee 18. Duke 18. Colorado 18. Wyoming 18. Arizona State 18. Kentucky 19. Navy 19. Michigan 19. Navy 19. Auburn Illinois 19. Syracuse 20. Cornell 20. Ohio State 20. Duke Missouri Miami 20. Colorado Nebraska Wisconsin 1954 1957 1960 1963 1966 1. UCLA 1. Ohio State 1. Minnesota 1. Texas 1. Notre Dame 1951 2. Ohio State 2. Auburn 2. Iowa 2. Navy 2. Michigan State 1. Tennessee 3. Oklahoma 3. Michigan State 3. Mississippi 3. Pittsburgh 3. Alabama 2. Michigan State 4. Notre Dame 4. Oklahoma 4. Missouri 4. Illinois 4. Georgia 3. Illinois 5. Navy 5. Iowa 5. Wisconsin 5. Nebraska 5. UCLA 4. Maryland 6. Mississippi 6. Navy 6. Navy 6. Auburn 6. Purdue 5. Georgia Tech 7. Army 7. Rice 7. Arkansas 7. Mississippi 7. Nebraska 6. Princeton 8. Arkansas 8. Mississippi 8. Ohio State 8. Oklahoma 8. Georgia Tech 7. Stanford 9. Miami 9. Notre Dame 9. Kansas 9. Alabama 9. SMU 8. Wisconsin 10. Wisconsin 10. Texas A&M 10. Alabama 10. Michigan State 10. Miami 9. Baylor 11. Georgia Tech 11. Texas 11. Baylor 11. Mississippi State 11. Florida 10. Texas Christian Maryland 12. Arizona State Duke 12. Syracuse 12. Mississippi 11. Oklahoma USC 13. Army Michigan State 13. Arizona State 13. Arkansas 12. California 14. Duke 14. Duke 14. Auburn 14. MEMPHIS 14. Tennessee 13. Notre Dame 15. Michigan Wisconsin 15. Purdue 15. Washington 15. Wyoming 14. Purdue 16. Penn State 16. Tennessee 16. Florida 16. Missouri 16. Syracuse San Francisco 17. SMU 17. Oregon 17. Texas Penn State 17. HOUSTON Washington State 18. Denver 18. Clemson 18. Yale USC 18. USC 17. Holy Cross 19. Rice UCLA 19. New Mexico State 19. North Carolina 19. Oregon State Kentucky 20. Baylor 20. NC State Tennessee 20. Baylor 20 Virginia Tech UCLA 20. Kansas 1955 1958 1961 1964 1967 1. Oklahoma 1. Louisiana State 1. Alabama 1. Alabama 1. USC 1952 2. Michigan State 2. Iowa 2. Ohio State 2. Arkansas 2. Tennessee 1. Michigan State 3. Maryland 3. Army 3. Louisiana State 3. Notre Dame 3. Oklahoma 2. Georgia Tech 4. UCLA 4. Auburn 4. Texas 4. Michigan 4. Notre Dame 3. Notre Dame 5. Ohio State 5. Oklahoma 5. Mississippi 5. Texas 5. Wyoming 4. Oklahoma 6. Texas Christian 6. Wisconsin 6. Minnesota 6. Nebraska 6. Indiana USC 7. Georgia Tech 7. Ohio State 7. Colorado 7. Louisiana State 7. Alabama 6. UCLA 8. Auburn 8. Air Force 8. Arkansas 8. Oregon State 8. Oregon State 7. Mississippi 9. Mississippi 9. Texas Christian 9. Michigan State 9. Ohio State 9. Purdue 8. Tennessee 10. Notre Dame 10. Syracuse 10. Utah State 10. USC 10. UCLA 9. Alabama 11. Pittsburgh 11. Purdue 11. Purdue 11. Florida State 11. Penn State 10. Wisconsin 12. USC 12. Mississippi Missouri 12. Syracuse 12. Syracuse 11. Texas 13. Michigan 13. Clemson 13. Georgia Tech 13. Princeton 13. Colorado 12. Purdue 14. Texas A&M 14. Notre Dame 14. Duke 14. Penn State 14. Minnesota 13. Maryland 15. Army 15. Florida 15. Kansas Utah 15. Florida State 14. Princeton 16. Duke 16. California 16. Syracuse 16. Illinois 16. Miami 15. Ohio State 17. West Virginia 17. Northwestern 17. Wyoming New Mexico 17. NC State Pittsburgh 18. Miami 18. SMU 18. Wisconsin 18. Missouri 18. Georgia 17. Navy 19. Iowa 19. Miami Tulsa 19. HOUSTON 18. Duke 20. Miami (Ohio) Penn State 20. Michigan State 20. Arizona State 19. HOUSTON Navy Mississippi Kentucky Stanford

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 95 UPI FINAL POLLS

1968 1971 1974 1977 1980 1983 1. Ohio State 1. Nebraska 1. USC 1. Notre Dame 1. Georgia 1. Miami 2. USC 2. Alabama 2. Alabama 2. Alabama 2. Pittsburgh 2. Nebraska 3. Penn State 3. Oklahoma 3. Ohio State 3. Arkansas 3. Oklahoma 3. Auburn 4. Georgia 4. Michigan 4. Notre Dame 4. Penn State 4. Michigan 4. Georgia 5. Texas 5. Auburn 5. Michigan 5. Texas 5. Florida State 5. Texas 6. Kansas 6. Arizona State 6. Auburn 6. Oklahoma 6. Alabama 6. Florida 7. Tennessee 7. Colorado 7. Penn State 7. Pittsburgh 7. Nebraska 7. Brigham Young 8. Notre Dame 8. Georgia 8. Nebraska 8. Michigan 8. Penn State 8. Ohio State 9. Arkansas 9. Tennessee 9. NC State 9. Washington 9. North Carolina 9. Michigan 10. Oklahoma 10. Louisiana State 10. Miami (Ohio) 10. Nebraska 10. Notre Dame 10. Illinois 11. Purdue 11. Penn State 11. HOUSTON 11. Florida State 11. Brigham Young 11. SMU 12. Alabama 12. Texas 12. Florida 12. Ohio State 12. USC 12. Alabama 13. Oregon State 13. Toledo 13. Maryland USC 13. Baylor 13. UCLA 14. Florida State 14. HOUSTON 14. Baylor 14. North Carolina 14. UCLA 14. Iowa 15. Michigan 15. Notre Dame 15. Texas A&M 15. Stanford 15. Ohio State 15. Air Force 16. SMU 16. Stanford Tennessee 16. North Texas 16. Purdue 16. West Virginia 17. Missouri 17. Iowa State 17. Mississippi State Brigham Young 17. Washington 17. Penn State 18. Ohio 18. North Carolina 18. Michigan State 18. Arizona State 18. Miami 18. Oklahoma State Minnesota 19. Florida State 19. Tulsa 19. NC State 19. Florida 19. Pittsburgh 20. HOUSTON 20. Arkansas San Diego State 20. SMU 20. Boston College Stanford Mississippi 1975 1. Oklahoma 1978 1981 1984 1969 1972 2. Arizona State 1. USC 1. Clemson 1. Brigham Young 1. Texas 1. USC 3. Alabama 2. Alabama 2. Pittsburgh 2. Washington 2. Penn State 2. Oklahoma 4. Ohio State 3. Oklahoma 3. Penn State 3. Nebraska 3. Arkansas 3. Ohio State 5. UCLA 4. Penn State 4. Texas 4. Boston College 4. USC 4. Alabama 6. Arkansas 5. Michigan 5. Georgia 5. Oklahoma State 5. Ohio State 5. Texas 7. Texas 6. Notre Dame 6. Alabama 6. Oklahoma 6. Missouri 6. Michigan 8. Michigan 7. Clemson 7. Washington 7. Florida 7. Louisiana State 7. Auburn 9. Nebraska 8. Nebraska 8. North Carolina 8. SMU 8. Michigan 8. Penn State 10. Penn State 9. Texas 9. Nebraska 9. USC 9. Notre Dame 9. Nebraska 11. Maryland 10. Arkansas 10. Michigan 10. UCLA 10. UCLA 10. Louisiana State 12. Texas A&M 11. HOUSTON 11. Brigham Young 11. Maryland 11. Tennessee 11. Tennessee 13. Arizona 12. UCLA 12. Ohio State 12. Ohio State 12. Nebraska 12. Notre Dame Pittsburgh 13. Purdue 13. USC 13. South Carolina 13. Mississippi 13. Arizona State 15. California 14. Missouri 14. Oklahoma 14. Auburn 14. Stanford 14. Colorado 16. Miami (Ohio) 15. Georgia 15. Iowa 15. Iowa 15. Auburn North Carolina 17. Notre Dame 16. Stanford 16. Arkansas 16. Louisiana State 16. HOUSTON 16. Louisville West Virginia 17. Navy 17. Mississippi State 17. Virginia 17. Florida 17. UCLA 19. Georgia 18. Texas A&M 18. West Virginia 18. West Virginia 18. Purdue Washington State USC 19. Arizona State 19. Southern Miss 19. Kentucky San Diego State 19. Utah State NC State 20. Missouri Florida State West Virginia 20. San Diego State 1976 1. Pittsburgh 1979 1982 1985 1970 1973 2. USC 1. Alabama 1. Penn State 1. Oklahoma 1. Texas 1. Alabama 3. Michigan 2. USC 2. SMU 2. Michigan 2. Ohio State 2. Oklahoma 4. HOUSTON 3. Oklahoma 3. Nebraska 3. Penn State 3. Nebraska 3. Ohio State 5. Ohio State 4. Ohio State 4. Georgia 4. Tennessee 4. Tennessee 4. Notre Dame 6. Oklahoma 5. HOUSTON 5. UCLA 5. Air Force 5. Notre Dame 5. Penn State 7. Nebraska 6. Pittsburgh 6. Arizona State 6. UCLA 6. Louisiana State 6. Michigan 8. Texas A&M 7. Nebraska 7. Washington 7. Texas A&M 7. Michigan 7. USC 9. Alabama 8. Florida State 8. Arkansas 8. Miami 8. Arizona State 8. Texas 10. Georgia 9. Arkansas 9. Pittsburgh 9. Iowa 9. Auburn 9. UCLA 11. Maryland 10. Purdue 10. Florida State 10. Nebraska 10. Stanford 10. Arizona State 12. Notre Dame 11. Washington 11. Louisiana State 11. Ohio State 11. Air Force 11. Nebraska 13. Texas Tech 12. Brigham Young 12. Ohio State 12. Arkansas 12. Arkansas Texas Tech 14. Oklahoma State 13. Texas 13. North Carolina 13. Florida State 13. HOUSTON 13. HOUSTON 15. UCLA 14. North Carolina 14. Auburn 14. Alabama Dartmouth 14. Louisiana State 16. Colorado 15. Baylor 15. Michigan 15. Baylor 15. Oklahoma 15. Kansas 17. RUTGERS 16. Indiana 16. Oklahoma 16. Fresno State 16. Colorado Tulane 18. Iowa State 17. Temple 17. Alabama 17. Brigham Young 17. Georgia Tech 17. Miami (Ohio) 19. Baylor 18. Penn State 18. Texas 18. Georgia Tech Toledo 18. Maryland Kentucky 19. Michigan 19. West Virginia 19. Maryland 19. Penn State 19. Florida 20. Missouri 20. Maryland 20. Louisiana State USC San Diego State

96 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football UPI, USA TODAY FINAL POLLS

1986 1989 1991 1993 USA Today began issuing 1984 1. Penn State 1. Miami 1. Washington 1. Florida State college football rankings 1. Brigham Young 2. Miami 2. Florida State 2. Miami 2. Notre Dame with the 1982 season. The 2. Washington 3. Oklahoma 3. Notre Dame 3. Penn State 3. Nebraska poll was the USA Today/ 3. Florida 4. Nebraska 4. Colorado 4. Florida State 4. Florida CNN poll through the 1996 4. Nebraska 5. Arizona State 5. Tennessee 5. Alabama 5. Wisconsin season and has been the 5. Oklahoma 6. Ohio State 6. Auburn 6. Michigan 6. Penn State USA Today/ESPN poll 6. Boston College 7. Michigan 7. Alabama 7. Florida 7. West Virginia since. 7. Oklahoma State 8. Auburn 8. Michigan 8. California 8. Arizona 8. SMU 9. Alabama 9. USC 9. East Carolina 9. Texas A&M 1982 9. Maryland 10. Arizona 10. Illinois 10. Iowa 10. Ohio State 1. Penn State 10. South Carolina 11. Louisiana State 11. Clemson 11. Syracuse 11. Tennessee 2. SMU 11. USC 12. Texas A&M 12. Nebraska 12. Notre Dame 12. Boston College 3. Nebraska 12. UCLA 13. Baylor 13. Arkansas 13. Texas A&M 13. Alabama 4. Georgia 13. Louisiana State 14. UCLA 14. Penn State 14. Tennessee 14. Miami 5. UCLA 14. Ohio State 15. Iowa 15. Virginia 15. Nebraska 15. Oklahoma 6. Arizona State 15. Auburn 16. Arkansas 16. Texas Tech 16. Oklahoma 16. UCLA 7. Pittsburgh 16. Miami 17. Washington Michigan State 17. Clemson 17. Colorado 8. Arkansas 17. Florida State 18. BOSTON COL- 18. Brigham Young 18. Colorado 18. Michigan 9. Clemson 18. Virginia LEGE 19. Pittsburgh 19. UCLA 19. Kansas State 10. Washington 19. Kentucky 19. Clemson 20. Washington 20. Georgia 20. North Carolina 11. Louisiana State 20. Iowa 20. Florida State 21. Tulsa 21. Virginia Tech 12. Florida State 21. West Virginia 1990 22. Stanford 22. Louisville 13. Ohio State 22. Army 1987 1. Georgia Tech 23. NC State 23. Clemson 14. USC 23. Georgia 1. Miami 2. Colorado 24. Brigham Young 24. California 15. Oklahoma 24. Air Force 2. Florida State 3. Miami 25. Ohio State 25. USC 16. Auburn 25. Notre Dame 3. Oklahoma 4. Florida State 17. West Virginia 4. Syracuse 5. Washington 1992 1994 18. Maryland 5. Louisiana State 6. Notre Dame 1. Alabama 1. Nebraska 1985 19. North Carolina 1. Oklahoma 6. Nebraska 7. Tennessee 2. Florida State 2. Penn State 20. Texas 2. Penn State 7. Auburn 8. Michigan 3. Miami 3. Colorado 21. Michigan 3. Michigan 8. Michigan State 9. Clemson 4. Notre Dame 4. Florida State 22. Alabama 4. Tennessee 9. Texas A&M 10. Penn State 5. Michigan 5. Alabama 23. Tulsa 10. Clemson 11. Texas 6. Syracuse 6. Miami 5. Florida 24. Iowa 6. Miami 11. UCLA 12. Louisville 7. Texas A&M 7. Florida 25. Florida 12. Oklahoma State 13. Texas A&M 8. Georgia 8. Utah 7. Air Force 13. Tennessee 14. Michigan State 9. Stanford 9. Michigan 8. Texas A&M 14. Georgia 15. Virginia 10. Florida 10. Ohio State 1983 9. UCLA 15. South Carolina 16. Iowa 11. Washington 11. Oregon 1. Miami 10. Iowa 16. Iowa 17. Brigham Young 12. Tennessee 12. Brigham Young 2. Auburn 11. Nebraska 17. USC Nebraska 13. Colorado 13. USC 3. Nebraska 12. Alabama 18. Michigan 19. Auburn 14. Nebraska 14. Colorado State 4. Georgia 13. Ohio State 19. Texas 20. San Jose State 15. Washington State 15. Virginia 5. Texas 14. Florida State 20. Indiana 21. Syracuse 16. Mississippi 16. Kansas State 6. Brigham Young 15. Arkansas 22. USC 17. NC State 17. NC State 7. Michigan 16. Brigham Young 1988 23. Mississippi 18. North Carolina 18. Tennessee 8. Ohio State 17. Maryland 1. Notre Dame 24. Illinois 19. Ohio State 19. Washington State 9. Florida 18. Georgia Tech 2. Miami 25. Virginia Tech 20. Hawaii 20. Arizona 10. Clemson 19. Baylor 3. Florida State 21. Boston College 21. North Carolina 11. Illinois 20. Auburn 4. Michigan 22. Kansas 22. Boston College 12. SMU 21. Louisiana State 5. West Virginia 23. Fresno State 23. Texas 13. Alabama 22. Army 6. UCLA 24. Penn State 24. Virginia Tech 14. Air Force 23. Fresno State 7. Auburn 25. Mississippi State 25. Mississippi State 15. West Virginia 24. Georgia 8. Clemson 16. Iowa 25. Oklahoma State 9. USC 17. Tennessee 10. Nebraska 18. UCLA 11. Oklahoma State 19. Pittsburgh 12. Syracuse 20. Penn State 13. Arkansas 21. Oklahoma 14. Oklahoma 22. Boston College 15. Georgia 23. Oklahoma State 16. Washington State 24. Maryland 17. Alabama 25. East Carolina NC State 19. Indiana 20. Wyoming

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 97 USA TODAY POLLS

1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1. Penn State 1. Notre Dame 1. Colorado 1. Alabama 1. Nebraska 1. Florida 2. Miami 2. Miami 2. Georgia Tech 2. Florida State 2. Penn State 2. Ohio State 3. Oklahoma 3. Florida State 3. Miami 3. Miami 3. Colorado 3. Florida State 4. Nebraska 4. UCLA 4. Florida State 4. Notre Dame 4. Alabama 4. Arizona State 5. Arizona State 5. Michigan 5. Washington 5. Michigan 5. Florida State 5. Brigham Young 6. Ohio State 6. West Virginia 6. Notre Dame 6. Texas A&M 6. Miami 6. Nebraska 7. Auburn 7. USC 7. Tennessee 7. Syracuse 7. Florida 7. Penn State 8. Michigan 8. Nebraska 8. Michigan 8. Georgia 8. Utah 8. Colorado 9. Alabama 9. Auburn 9. Clemson 9. Stanford 9. Ohio State 9. Tennessee 10. Louisiana State 10. Clemson 10. Texas 10. Washington 10. Brigham Young 10. North Carolina 11. Arizona 11. Oklahoma State 11. Penn State 11. Florida 11. Oregon 11. Alabama 12. Texas A&M 12. Syracuse 12. HOUSTON 12. Tennessee 12. Michigan 12. Virginia Tech 13. UCLA 13. Oklahoma 13. Florida 13. Colorado 13. Virginia 13. Louisiana State 14. Baylor 14. Arkansas 14. Louisville 14. Nebraska 14. Colorado State 14. Miami 15. Boston College 15. Washington State 15. Michigan State 15. NC State 15. USC 15. Washington 16. Iowa 16. Georgia 16. Texas A&M 16. Mississippi 16. Kansas State 16. Northwestern 17. Arkansas 17. Alabama 17. Oklahoma 17. Washington State 17. NC State 17. Kansas State 18. Clemson 18. NC State 18. Iowa 18. North Carolina 18. Tennessee 18. Iowa 19. Washington 19. HOUSTON 19. Auburn 19. Ohio State 19. Washington 19. Syracuse 20. Virginia Tech 20. Indiana 20. Brigham Young 20. Hawaii 20. Arizona 20. Michigan 21. Florida State 21. Wyoming 21. Mississippi 21. Boston College 21. North Carolina 21. Notre Dame 22. Stanford 22. Louisiana State 22. USC 22. Fresno State 22. Boston College 22. Wyoming 23. Georgia 23. Colorado 23. Nebraska 23. Kansas 23. Texas 23. Texas 24. NC State 24. Southern Miss 24. Illinois 24. Penn State 24. Virginia Tech 24. Army 25. San Diego State 25. Brigham Young 25. Virginia 25. Wake Forest 25. Mississippi State 25. Auburn

1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1. Miami 1. Miami 1. Washington 1. Florida State 1. Nebraska 1. Nebraska 2. Florida State 2. Notre Dame 2. Miami 2. Notre Dame 2. Tennessee 2. Michigan 3. Oklahoma 3. Florida State 3. Penn State 3. Nebraska 3. Florida 3. Florida State 4. Syracuse 4. Colorado 4. Florida State 4. Florida 4. Colorado 4. North Carolina 5. Nebraska 5. Tennessee 5. Alabama 5. Wisconsin 5. Florida State 5. UCLA 6. Louisiana State 6. Auburn 6. Michigan 6. West Virginia 6. Kansas State 6. Florida 7. Auburn 7. USC 7. California 7. Penn State 7. Northwestern 7. Kansas State 8. Michigan State 8. Michigan 8. Florida 8. Texas A&M 8. Ohio State 8. Tennessee 9. Texas A&M 9. Alabama 9. East Carolina 9. Arizona 9. Virginia Tech 9. Washington State 10. UCLA 10. Illinois 10. Iowa 10. Ohio State 10. Kansas 10. Georgia 11. Clemson 11. Nebraska 11. Syracuse 11. Tennessee 11. USC 11. Auburn 12. Oklahoma State 12. Clemson 12. Notre Dame 12. Boston College 12. Penn State 12. Ohio State 13. Georgia 13. Arkansas 13. Texas A&M 13. Alabama 13. Notre Dame 13. Louisiana State 14. Tennessee 14. HOUSTON 14. Oklahoma 14. Oklahoma 14. Texas 14. Arizona State 15. Iowa 15. Penn State 15. Tennessee 15. Miami 15. Texas A&M 15. Purdue 16. Notre Dame 16. Virginia 16. Nebraska 16. Colorado 16. Syracuse 16. Colorado State 17. USC 17. Michigan State 17. Clemson 17. UCLA 17. Virginia 17. Penn State 18. South Carolina 18. Texas Tech 18. UCLA 18. Kansas State 18. Oregon 18. Washington 19. Michigan 19. Pittsburgh 19. Georgia 19. Michigan 19. Michigan 19. Southern Miss 20. Texas 20. Texas A&M 20. Colorado 20. Virginia Tech 20. Texas Tech 20. Syracuse 21. Pittsburgh 21. West Virginia 21. Tulsa 21. North Carolina 21. Auburn 21. Texas A&M 22. Indiana 22. Brigham Young 22. Stanford 22. Clemson 22. Iowa 22. Mississippi 23. Penn State 23. Syracuse 23. Brigham Young 23. Louisville 23. East Carolina 23. Missouri 24. Ohio State 24. Ohio State 24. Air Force 24. California 24. Toledo 24. Oklahoma State 25. Alabama 25. Washington 25. NC State 25. USC 25. Louisiana State 25. Air Force

98 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football USA TODAY POLLS

1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 1. Tennessee 1. Oklahoma 1. Ohio State 1. USC 1. Florida 2. Ohio State 2. Miami 2. Miami 2. Auburn 2. Ohio State 3. Florida State 3. Washington 3. Georgia 3. Oklahoma 3. Louisiana State 4. Arizona 4. Florida State 4. USC 4. Texas 4. USC 5. Wisconsin 5. Oregon State 5. Oklahoma 5. Utah 5. Wisconsin 6. Florida 6. Virginia Tech 6. Kansas State 6. Georgia 6. Boise State 7. Tulane 7. Nebraska 7. Texas 7. LOUISVILLE 7. LOUISVILLE 8. UCLA 8. Kansas State 8. Iowa 8. Iowa 8. Auburn 9. Kansas State 9. Oregon 9. Michigan 9. California 9. Michigan 10. Air Force 10. Michigan 10. Washington State 10. Virginia Tech 10. West Virginia 11. Georgia Tech 11. Florida 11. NC State 11. Miami 11. Oklahoma 12. Michigan 12. Texas 12. Boise State 12. Michigan 12. RUTGERS 13. Texas A&M 13. Purdue 13. Maryland 13. Boise State 13. Texas 14. Georgia 14. Clemson 14. Virginia Tech 14. Florida State 14. California 15. Penn State 15. Colorado State 15. Penn State 15. Tennessee 15. Brigham Young 16. Texas 16. Notre Dame 16. Auburn 16. Louisiana State 16. Arkansas 17. Arkansas 17. Georgia 17. Notre Dame 17. Texas Tech 17. Wake Forest 18. Virginia 18. Texas Christian 18. Pittsburgh 18. Wisconsin 18. Virginia Tech 19. Virginia Tech 19. Georgia Tech 19. Marshall 19. Ohio State 19. Notre Dame 20. Nebraska 20. Auburn 20. West Virginia 20. Arizona State 20. Boston College 21. Miami 21. South Carolina 21. Colorado 21. Boston College 21. Texas Christian 22. Notre Dame 22. Mississippi State 22. Texas Christian 22. Fresno State 22. Oregon State 23. Purdue 23. Iowa State 23. Florida State 23. Virginia 23. Tennessee 24. Syracuse 24. Wisconsin 24. Florida 24. Navy 24. Hawaii 25. Missouri 25. Tennessee 25. Virginia 25. Florida 25. Penn State

1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 1. Florida State 1. Miami 1. Louisiana State 1. Texas 1. Louisiana State 2. Nebraska 2. Oregon 2. USC 2. USC 2. USC 3. Virginia Tech 3. Florida 3. Oklahoma 3. Penn State 3. Georgia 4. Wisconsin 4. Tennessee 4. Ohio State 4. Ohio State 4. Ohio State 5. Michigan 5. Texas 5. Miami 5. Louisiana State 5. Missouri 6. Kansas State 6. Oklahoma 6. Georgia 6. West Virginia 6. West Virginia 7. Michigan State 7. Nebraska 7. Michigan 7. Virginia Tech 7. Kansas 8. Alabama 8. Louisiana State 8. Iowa 8. Alabama 8. Oklahoma 9. Tennessee 9. Colorado 9. Washington State 9. Texas Christian 9. Virginia Tech 10. Marshall 10. Maryland 10. Florida State 10. Georgia 10. Texas 11. Penn State 11. Washington State 11. Texas 11. Notre Dame 11. Boston College 12. Mississippi State 12. Illinois 12. Miami (Ohio) 12. Oregon 12. Tennessee 13. Southern Miss 13. South Carolina 13. Kansas State 13. UCLA 13. Arizona State 14. Florida 14. Syracuse 14. Mississippi 14. Auburn 14. Auburn 15. Miami 15. Florida State 15. Boise State 15. Wisconsin 15. Brigham Young 16. Georgia 16. Louisville 16. Tennessee 16. Florida 16. Florida 17. Minnesota 17. Stanford 17. Minnesota 17. Boston College 17. Hawaii 18. Oregon 18. Virginia Tech 18. Nebraska 18. Miami 18. Illinois 19. Arkansas 19. Washington 19. Purdue 19. Texas Tech 19. Michigan 20. Texas A&M 20. Michigan 20. Maryland 20. LOUISVILLE 20. CINCINNATI 21. Georgia Tech 21. Marshall 21. Utah 21. Clemson 21. Wisconsin 22. Mississippi 22. Toledo 22. Clemson 22. Oklahoma 22. Clemson 23. Texas 23. Boston College 23. Bowling Green 23. Florida State 23. Texas Tech 24. Stanford 24. Brigham Young 24. Texas Christian 24. Nebraska 24. Oregon 25. Illinois 25. Georgia Tech 25. Florida 25. California 25. Penn State

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 99 USA TODAY POLLS

2008 2010 2012 1. Florida 1. Auburn 1. Alabama 2. USC 2. TCU 2. Oregon 3. Texas 3. Oregon 3. Notre Dame 4. Utah 4. Stanford 4. Georgia 5. Oklahoma 5. Ohio State 5. Texas A&M 6. Alabama 6. Oklahoma 6. Stanford 7. Texas Christian 7. Boise State 7. South Carolina 8. Penn State 8. LSU 8. Florida State 9. Oregon Wisconsin 9. Clemson 10. Georgia 10. Oklahoma State 10. Florida 11. Ohio State 11. Alabama 11. Kansas State 12. Texas Tech 12. Arkansas 12. LSU 13. Boise State 13. Nevada 13. LOUISVILLE 14. Virginia Tech 14. Michigan State 14. Boise State 15. Mississippi 15. Virginia Tech 15. Oklahoma 16. Missouri 16. Florida State 16. Northwestern 17. CINCINNATI 17. Mississippi State 17. Utah State 18. Oklahoma St. 18. Missouri 18. Texas 19. Oregon State 19. Nebraska 19. Oregon State 20. Iowa 20. UCF 20. Vanderbilt 21. Brigham Young 21. Texas A&M 21. San Jose State 22. Georgia Tech 22. South Carolina 22. CINCINNATI 23. Florida State 23. Utah 23. Nebraska 24. Michigan State 24. Maryland 24. Northern Illinois 25. California 25. North Carolina 25. Tulsa State 2009 1. Alabama 2011 2. Texas 1. Alabama 3. Florida 2. LSU 4. Boise State 3. Oklahoma State 5. Ohio State 4. Oregon 6. TCU 5. Arkansas 7. Iowa 6. Boise State 8. Penn State 7. Stanford 9. CINCINNATI 8. South Carolina 10. Virginia Tech 9. Michigan 11. Oregon 10. Michigan State 12. Brigham Young 11. Wisconsin 13. Georgia Tech 12. Baylor 14. Nebraska 13. TCU 15. Pittsburgh 14. HOUSTON 16. Wisconsin 15. Oklahoma 17. LSU 16. Kansas State 18. Utah 17. Virginia Tech 19. Miami 18. West Virginia 20. USC 19. Southern Miss 21. Mississippi 20. Georgia 22. West Virginia 21. CINCINNATI 23. Texas Tech 22. Clemson 24. Central Michigan 23. Florida State 25. Oklahoma State 24. Nebraska 25. Brigham Young

100 • 2013 American Athletic Conference Football ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES

UCF (2-3) MEMPHIS (3-3) 2005 Hawaii Bowl - Nevada 49, UCF 48 12-18-71 Pasadena Bowl - Memphis 28, San Jose State 9 2007 Liberty Bowl - Mississippi State 10, UCF 3 12-16-03 New Orleans Bowl - Memphis 27, North Texas 17 2009 St. Petersburg Bowl - Rutgers 45, UCF 24 12-22-04 GMAC Bowl - Bowling Green 52, Memphis 35 2010 Liberty Bowl - UCF 10, Georgia 6 12-26-05 Motor City Bowl - Memphis 38, Akron 31 2012 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl - UCF 38, Ball State 17 12-21-07 New Orleans Bowl - Florida Atlantic 44, Memphis 27 12-20-08 St. Petersburg Bowl - USF 41, Memphis 14 CINCINNATI (8-6) 1-1-47 Sun Bowl – Cincinnati 18, Virginia Tech 6 RUTGERS (5-3) 12-3-49 Glass Bowl – Cincinnati 33, Toledo 13 12-16-78 Garden State Bowl – Arizona State 34, Rutgers 18 1-1-51 Sun Bowl – Cincinnati 13, West Texas State 14 12-27-05 Insight Bowl – Arizona State 45, Rutgers 40 12-21-97 Humanitarian Bowl – Cincinnati 35, Utah State 19 12-28-06 Texas Bowl – Rutgers 37, Kansas State 10 12-27-00 Motor City Bowl – Cincinnati 14, Marshall 25 1-5-08 International Bowl — Rutgers 52, Ball State 30 12-29-01 Motor City Bowl – Cincinnati 16, Toledo 23 12-29-08 PapaJohns.com Bowl — Rutgers 29, North Carolina State 23 12-17-02 New Orleans Bowl – Cincinnati 19, North Texas 24 12-19-09 St. Petersburg Bowl — Rutgers 45, UCF 24 12-23-04 PlainsCapital Fort Worth – Cincinnati 32, Marshall 14 12-30-11 New Era Pinstripe Bowl — Rutgers 27, Iowa State 13 1-6-07 International Bowl — Cincinnati 27, Western Michigan 24 12-28-12 Russell Athletic Bowl — Virginia Tech 13, Rutgers 10 (ot) 12-22-07 PapaJohns.com Bowl — Cincinnati 31, Southern Miss 21 1-1-09 FedEx Orange Bowl — Virginia Tech 20, Cincinnati 7 USF (4-2) 1-1-10 Allstate Sugar Bowl — Florida 51, Cincinnati 24 12-31-05 Meineke Car Care Bowl – North Carolina State 14, USF 0, 12-31-11 AutoZone Liberty Bowl — Cincinnati 31, Vanderbilt 24 12-23-06 PapaJohns.com Bowl – USF 24, East Carolina 7 12-27-12 Belk Bowl — Cincinnati 48, Duke 34 12-31-07 Brut Sun Bowl — Oregon 56, USF 21 12-20-08 St. Petersburg Bowl — USF 41, Memphis 14 UCONN (3-2) 1-2-10 International Bowl — USF 27, Northern Illinois 3 12-27-04 Motor City Bowl – Connecticut 39, Toledo 10 12-31-10 Meineke Car Care Bowl — USF 31, Clemson 26 12-29-07 Meineke Car Care Bowl — Wake Forest 24, Connecticut 10 1-3-09 International Bowl — Connecticut 38, Buffalo 20 SMU (7-7-1) 1-2-10 PapaJohns.com Bowl — Connecticut 20, South Carolina 7 1-1-25 Dixie Classic - West Virginia Wesleyan 9, SMU 7 1-1-11 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl — Oklahoma 48, Connecticut 20 1-1-36 Rose Bowl - Stanford 7, SMU 0 1-1-48 Cotton Bowl - Penn State 13, SMU 13 HOUSTON (9-11-1) 1-1-49 Cotton Bowl - SMU 21, Oregon State 13 1-1-52 Salad Bowl - Houston 26, Dayton 21 12-31-63 Sun Bowl - Oregon 21, SMU 14 12-22-62 Tangerine Bowl - Houston 49, Miami (Ohio) 21 12-31-68 Bluebonnet Bowl - SMU 28, Oklahoma 27 12-31-69 Bluebonnet Bowl - Houston 36, Auburn 7 12-19-80 Holiday Bowl - Brigham Young 46, SMU 45 12-31-71 Bluebonnet Bowl - Colorado 29, Houston 17 1-1-83 Cotton Bowl - SMU 7, Pittsburgh 3 12-29-73 Bluebonnet Bowl - Houston 47, Tulane7 12-24-83 Sun Bowl - Alabama 28, SMU 7 12-23-74 Bluebonnet Bowl - North Carolina State 31, Houston 31 12-29-84 - SMU 27, Notre Dame 20 1-1-77 Cotton Bowl - Houston 30, Maryland 21 12-30-10 Armed Forces Bowl - Army 16, SMU 14 1-1-79 Cotton Bowl - Notre Dame 35, Houston 34 1-7-12 BBVA Compass Bowl - SMU 28, Pittsburgh 6 1-1-80 Cotton Bowl - Houston 17, Nebraska 14 12-24-12 Hawaii Bowl - SMU 43, Fresno State 10 12-14-80 Garden State Bowl - Houston 35, Navy 0 12-26-81 Sun Bowl - Oklahoma 40, Houston 14 TEMPLE (2-2/0-0) 1-1-85 Cotton Bowl - Boston College 45, Houston 28 1-1-35 Sugar Bowl — Tulane 20, Temple 14 12-25-88 Aloha Bowl - Washington State 22, Houston 22 12-15-79 Garden State Bowl — Temple 28, California 17 12-27-96 Liberty Bowl - Syracuse 30, Houston 17 12-29-09 EagleBank Bowl — UCLA 30, Temple 21 12-25-03 Hawaii Bowl - Hawaii 54, Houston 48 12-1-11 New Mexico Bowl —Temple 37, Wyoming 15 12-23-05 Fort Worth Bowl - Kansas 42, Houston 13 12-29-06 Liberty Bowl - South Carolina 44, Houston 36 12-28-07 Texas Bowl - TCU 20, Houston 13 12-31-08 Armed Forces Bowl - Houston 34, Air Force 28 12-31-09 Armed Forces Bowl - Air Force 47, Houston 20 1-2-12 Ticket City Bowl - Houston 30, Penn State 14

LOUISVILLE (8-7-1) 1-1-58 Sun Bowl – Louisville 34, Drake 20 12-19-70 Pasadena Bowl – Louisville 24, Long Beach State 24 12-17-77 – Louisiana Tech 24 , Louisville 14 1-1-91 Fiesta Bowl – Louisville 34, Alabama 7 12-28-93 Liberty Bowl – Louisville 18, Michigan State 7 12-23-98 Motor City Bowl – Marshall 48, Louisville 29 12-30-99 Humanitarian Bowl – Boise State 34 , Louisville 31 12-29-00 Liberty Bowl – Colorado State 22 , Louisville 17 12-31-01 Liberty Bowl – Louisville 28, BYU 10 12-18-02 GMAC Bowl – Marshall 38, Louisville 15 12-31-04 AutoZone Liberty Bowl – Louisville 44, Boise State 40 1-2-06 Toyota Gator Bowl – Virginia Tech 35, Louisville 24 1-2-07 FedEx Orange Bowl – Louisville 24, Wake Forest 10 12-21-10 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl — Louisville 31, Southern Mississippi 28 12-27-11 Belk Bowl — North Carolina State 31, Louisville 24 1-2-13 Allstate Sugar Bowl — Louisville 33, Florida 23

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 101 BOWL GAME RESULTS

ALAMO BOWL BELK BOWL 12-26-69 Toledo 56, Davidson 33 San Antonio, Texas Charlotte, North Carolina 12-28-70 Toledo 40, William & Mary 12 12-31-93 California 37, Iowa 3 12-28-02 Virginia 48, West Virginia 22 12-28-71 Toledo 28, Richmond 3 12-31-94 Washington State 10, Baylor 3 12-27-03 Virginia 23, Pittsburgh 16 12-29-72 Tampa 21, Kent State 18 12-28-95 Texas A&M 22, Michigan 20 12-30-04 Boston College 37, North Carolina 24 12-22-73 Miami (Ohio) 16, Florida 7 12-29-96 Iowa 27, Texas Tech 0 12-31-05 North Carolina State 14, USF 0 12-21-74 Miami (Ohio) 21, Georgia 10 12-30-97 Purdue 33, Oklahoma State 20 12-30-06 Boston College 25, Navy 24 12-20-75 Miami (Ohio) 20, South Carolina 7 12-29-98 Purdue 37, Kansas State 34 12-29-07 Wake Forest 24, UConn 10 12-18-76 Oklahoma State 49, Brigham Young 21 12-28-99 Penn State 24, Texas A&M 0 12-27-08 West Virginia 31, North Carolina 30 12-23-77 Florida State 40, Texas Tech 17 12-30-00 Nebraska 66, Northwestern 17 12-26-09 Pittsburgh 19, North Carolina 17 12-23-78 North Carolina State 30, Pittsburgh 17 12-29-01 Iowa 19, Texas Tech 16 12-31-10 USF 31, Clemson 26 12-22-79 LSU 34, Wake Forest 10 12-28-02 Wisconsin 31, Colorado 28 (ot) 12-27-11 North Carolina State 31, Louisville 24 12-20-80 Florida 35, Maryland 20 12-29-03 Nebraska 17, Michigan State 3 12-27-12 Cincinnati 48, Duke 34 12-19-81 Missouri 19, Southern Miss 17 12-19-04 Ohio State 33, Oklahoma State 7 Continental Tire Bowl (2002-04) 12-18-82 Auburn 33, Boston College 26 12-28-05 Nebraska 32, Michigan 28 Meineke Car Care Bowl (2005-10) 12-17-83 Tennessee 30, Maryland 23 12-30-06 Texas 26, Iowa 24 12-22-84 Georgia 17, Florida State 17 12-29-07 Penn State 24, Texas A&M 17 BUFFALO WILD WINGS BOWL 12-28-85 Ohio State 10, Brigham Young 7 12-29-08 Missouri 30, Northwestern 23 (ot) Phoenix, Arizona 1-1-87 Auburn 16, USC 7 1-2-10 Texas Tech 41, Michigan State 31 12-31-89 Arizona 17, North Carolina State 10 1-1-88 Clemson 35, Penn State 10 12-29-10 Oklahoma State 36, Arizona 10 12-31-90 California 17, Wyoming 15 1-2-89 Clemson 13, Oklahoma 6 12-29-11 Baylor 67, Washington 56 12-31-91 Indiana 24, Baylor 0 1-1-90 Illinois 31, Virginia 21 12-29-12 Texas 31, Oregon State 27 12-29-92 Washington State 31, Utah 28 1-1-91 Georgia Tech 45, Nebraska 21 12-29-93 Kansas State 52, Wyoming 17 1-1-92 California 37, Clemson 13 ARMED FORCES BOWL 12-29-94 Brigham Young 31, Oklahoma 6 1-1-93 Georgia 21, Ohio State 14 Forth Worth, Texas 12-27-95 Texas Tech 55, Air Force 41 1-1-94 Penn State 31, Tennessee 13 12-23-03 Boise State 34, TCU 31 12-27-96 Wisconsin 38, Utah 10 1-2-95 Alabama 24, Ohio State 17 12-23-04 Cincinnati 32, Marshall 14 12-27-97 Arizona 20, New Mexico 14 1-1-96 Tennessee 20, Ohio State 14 12-23-05 Kanas 42, Houston 13 12-26-98 Missouri 34, West Virginia 31 1-1-97 Tennessee 48, Northwestern 28 12-23-06 Utah 25, Tulsa 13 12-31-99 Colorado 62, Boston College 28 1-1-98 Florida 21, Penn State 6 12-31-07 California 42, Air Force 36 12-28-00 Iowa State 37, Pittsburgh 29 1-1-99 Michigan 45, Arkansas 31 12-29-08 Missouri 30, Northwestern 23 (ot) 12-29-01 SYRACUSE 26, Kansas State 3 1-1-00 Michigan State 37, Florida 34 12-31-09 Air Force 47, Houston 20 12-26-02 Pittsburgh 38, Oregon State 13 1-1-01 Michigan 31, Auburn 28 12-30-10 Army 16, Southern Methodist 14 12-26-03 California 52, VIRGINIA TECH 49 1-1-02 Tennessee 45, Michigan 17 12-30-11 Brigham Young 24, Tulsa 21 12-28-04 Oregon State 38, Notre Dame 21 1-1-03 Auburn 13, Penn State 9 12-29-12 Rice 33, Air Force 14 12-27-05 Arizona State 45, Rutgers 40 1-1-04 Georgia 34, Purdue 27 (ot) Fort Worth Bowl (2003-05) 12-29-06 Texas Tech 44, Minnesota 41 (2ot) 1-1-05 Iowa 30, LSU 25 12-31-07 Oklahoma State 49, Indiana 33 1-2-06 Wisconsin 24, Auburn 10 1-1-07 Wisconsin 17, Arkansas 14 BBVA COMPASS BOWL 12-31-08 Kansas 42, Minnesota 21 12-31-09 Iowa State 14, Minnesota 13 1-1-08 Michigan 41, Florida 35 Birmingham, Ala. 12-28-10 Iowa 27, Missouri 24 1-1-09 Georgia 24, Michigan State 12 12-23-06 USF 24, East Carolina 7 12-30-11 Oklahoma 31, Iowa 14 1-1-10 Penn State 19, LSU 17 12-22-07 Cincinnati 31, Southern Mississippi 21 12-29-12 Michigan State 17, TCU 16 1-2-12 South Carolina 30, Nebraska 13 12-29-08 Rutgers 29, North Carolina State 23 Copper Bowl (1989-96) 1-1-13 Georgia 45, Nebraska 31 1-2-10 UConn 20, South Carolina 7 Insight Bowl (1997-2011) Tangerine Bowl (1947-82); 1-8-11 Pittsburgh 27, Kentucky 10 Florida Citrus Bowl (1983-2001) 1-7-12 SMU 28, Pittsburgh 6 CAPITAL ONE BOWL 1-5-13 MIssissippi 38, Pittsburgh 17 CHICK-FIL-A BOWL PapaJohns.com Bowl (2006-09) Orlando, Florida 1-1-47 Catawba 31, Maryville 6 Atlanta, Georgia 12-30-68 LSU 31, Florida State 27 BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 1-1-48 Catawba 7, Marshall 0 1-1-49 Murray State 21, Sul Ross State 21 12-30-69 West Virginia 14, South Carolina 3 1-8-07 Florida 41, Ohio State 14; Glendale, Ariz. 1-2-50 St. Vincent 7, Emory & Henry 6 12-30-70 Arizona State 48, North Carolina 26 1-7-08 LSU 38, Ohio State 24; New Orleans, La. 1-1-51 Morris Harvey 35, Emory & Henry 14 12-30-71 Mississippi 41, Georgia Tech 18 1-8-09 Florida 24, Oklahoma 14; Miami, Fla. 1-1-52 Stetson 35, Arkansas State 7 12-29-72 North Carolina State 49, West Virginia 13 1-7-10 Alabama 37, Texas 21; Pasadena, Calif. 1-1-53 East Texas State 33, Tenn. Tech 0 12-28-73 Georgia 17, Maryland 16 1-10-11 Auburn 22, Oregon 19; Glendale, Ariz. 1-1-54 East Texas State 7, Arkansas State 7 12-28-74 Vanderbilt 6, Texas Tech 6 1-9-12 Alabama 21, LSU 0; New Orleans, La. 1-1-55 Nebraska-Omaha 7, Eastern Kentucky 6 12-31-75 West Virginia 13, North Carolina State 10 1-7-13 Alabama 42, Notre Dame 14; Miami, Fla. 1-2-56 Juniata 6, Missouri Valley 6 12-31-76 Kentucky 21, North Carolina 0 1-1-57 West Texas State 20, Southern Miss 13 12-31-77 North Carolina State 24, Iowa State 14 BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S BOWL 1-1-58 East Texas State 10, Southern Miss 9 12-25-78 Purdue 41, Georgia Tech 21 St. Petersburg, Fla. 12-27-58 East Texas State 26, Missouri Valley 7 12-31-79 Baylor 24, Clemson 18 12-20-08 USF 41, Memphis 14 1-1-60 Middle Tennessee 21, Presbyterian 12 1-2-81 Miami 20, Virginia TEch 10 12-19-09 Rutgers 45, UCF 24 12-30-60 Citadel 27, Tennessee Tech 0 12-31-81 West Virginia 26, Florida 6 12-21-10 Louisville 31, Southern Mississippi 28 12-29-61 Lamar 21, Middle Tennessee 14 12-31-82 Iowa 28, Tennessee 22 12-20-11 Marshall 20, Florida International 10 12-22-62 Houston 49, Miami (Ohio) 21 12-30-83 Florida State 28, North Carolina 3 12-21-12 UCF 38, Ball State 17 12-28-63 Western Kentucky 27, Coast Guard 0 12-31-84 Virginia 27, Purdue 24 St. Petersburg Bowl (2008-09) 12-12-64 East Carolina 14, Massachusetts 13 12-31-85 Army 31, Illinois 29 12-11-65 East Carolina 31, Maine 0 12-31-86 Virginia Tech 25, North Carolina State 24 12-10-66 Morgan State 14, West Chester 6 1-2-88 Tennessee 27, Indiana 22 12-16-67 Tenn.-Martin 25, West Chester 8 12-31-88 North Carolina State 28, Iowa 23 12-27-68 Richmond 49, Ohio 42 12-30-89 Syracuse 19, Georgia 18 12-29-90 Auburn 27, Indiana 23

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1-1-92 East Carolina 37, North Carolina State 34 1-1-82 Texas 14, Alabama 12 1-2-87 Penn State 14, Miami 10 1-2-93 North Carolina 21, Mississippi State 17 1-1-83 SMU 7, Pittsburgh 3 1-1-88 Florida State 31, Nebraska 28 12-31-93 Clemson 14, Kentucky 13 1-2-84 Georgia 10, Texas 9 1-2-89 Notre Dame 34, West Virginia 21 1-1-95 North Carolina State 28, Mississippi State 24 1-1-85 Boston College 45, Houston 28 1-1-90 Florida State 41, Nebraska 17 12-30-95 Virginia 34, Georgia 27 1-1-86 Texas A&M 36, Auburn 16 1-1-91 Louisville 34, Alabama 7 12-28-96 LSU 10, Clemson 7 1-1-87 Ohio State 28, Texas A&M 12 1-1-92 Penn State 42, Tennessee 17 1-2-98 Auburn 21, Clemson 7 1-1-88 Texas A&M 35, Notre Dame 10 1-1-93 SYRACUSE 26, Colorado 22 12-31-98 Georgia 35, Virginia 33 1-2-89 UCLA 17, Arkansas 3 1-1-94 Arizona 29, Miami 0 12-30-99 Mississippi State 17, Clemson 7 1-1-90 Tennessee 31, Arkansas 27 1-2-95 Colorado 41, Notre Dame 24 12-29-00 LSU 28, Georgia Tech 14 1-1-91 Miami 46, Texas 3 1-2-96 Nebraska 62, Florida 24 12-31-01 North Carolina 16, Auburn 10 1-1-92 Florida State 10, Texas A&M 2 1-1-97 Penn State 38, Texas 15 12-31-02 Maryland 30, Tennessee 3 1-1-93 Notre Dame 28, Texas A&M 3 12-31-97 Kansas State 35, SYRACUSE 18 1-2-04 Clemson 27, Tennessee 14 1-1-94 Notre Dame 24, Texas A&M 21 1-4-99 Tennessee 23, Florida State 16 12-31-04 Miami 27, Florida 10 1-2-95 USC 55, Texas Tech 14 1-2-00 Nebraska 31, Tennessee 21 12-30-05 LSU 40, Miami 3 1-1-96 Colorado 38, Oregon 6 1-1-01 Oregon State 41, Notre Dame 9 12-30-06 Georgia 31, Virginia Tech 24 1-1-97 Brigham Young 19, Kansas State 15 1-1-02 Oregon 38, Colorado 16 12-31-07 Auburn 23, Clemson 20 (ot) 1-1-98 UCLA 29, Texas A&M 23 1-3-03 Ohio State 31, Miami 24 (2ot) 12-31-08 LSU 38, Georgia Tech 3 1-1-99 Texas 38, Mississippi State 11 1-2-04 Ohio State 35, Kansas State 28 12-31-09 Virginia Tech 37, Tennessee 14 1-1-00 Arkansas 27, Texas 6 1-1-05 Utah 35, Pittsburgh 7 12-31-10 Florida State 26, South Carolina 17 1-1-01 Kansas State 35, Tennessee 21 1-2-06 Ohio State 34, Notre Dame 10 12-31-11 Auburn 43, Virginia 24 1-1-02 Oklahoma 10, Arkansas 3 1-1-07 Boise State 43, Oklahoma 42 12-31-12 Clemson 25, LSU 24 1-1-03 Texas 35, LSU 20 1-2-08 West Virginia 48, Oklahoma 28 Peach Bowl (1968-2005) 1-2-04 Mississippi 31, Oklahoma State 28 1-5-09 Texas 24, Ohio State 21 1-1-05 Tennessee 38, Texas A&M 7 1-4-10 Boise State 17, TCU 10 COTTON BOWL 1-2-06 Alabama 13, Texas Tech 10 1-1-11 Oklahoma 48, UConn 20 Dallas, Texas 1-1-07 Auburn 17, Nebraska 14 1-2-12 Oklahoma State 41, Stanford 38 (ot) 1-1-37 TCU 16, Marquette 6 1-1-08 Missouri 38, Arkansas 7 1-3-13 Oregon 35, Kansas State 17 1-1-38 Rice 28, Colorado 14 1-2-09 Mississippi 47, Texas Tech 34 1-2-39 St. Mary’s 20, Texas Tech 13 1-2-10 Mississippi 21, Oklahoma State 7 FIGHT HUNGER BOWL 1-1-40 Clemson 6, Boston College 3 1-7-11 LSU 41, Texas A&M 24 San Francisco, California 1-1-41 Texas A&M 13, Fordham 12 1-6-12 Arkansas 29, Kansas State 16 12-31-02 VIRGINIA TECH 20, Air Force 13 1-1-42 Alabama 29, Texas A&M 21 1-4-13 Texas A&M 41, Oklahoma 13 12-31-03 Boston College 35, Colorado State 21 1-1-43 Texas 14, Georgia Tech 7 12-30-04 Navy 34, New Mexico 19 1-1-44 Texas 7, Randolph Field 7 12-29-05 Utah 38, Georgia Tech 10 1-1-45 Oklahoma State 34, TCU 0 Boise, Idaho 12-27-06 Florida State 44, UCLA 27 1-1-46 Texas 40, Missouri 27 12-29-97 Cincinnati 35, Utah State 19 12-28-07 Oregon State 21, Maryland 14 1-1-47 Arkansas 0, LSU 0 12-30-98 Idaho 42, Southern Mississippi 35 12-27-08 California 24, Miami (Fla.) 17 1-1-48 SMU 13, Penn State 13 12-30-99 Boise State 34, Louisville 31 12-26-09 USC 24, Boston College 13 1-1-49 SMU 21, Oregon 13 12-28-00 Boise State 38, Texas-El Paso 23 1-9-11 Nevada 20, Boston College 13 1-2-50 Rice 27, North Carolina 13 12-31-01 Clemson 49, Louisiana Tech 24 12-31-11 Illinois 20, UCLA 14 1-1-51 Tennessee 20, Texas 14 12-31-02 Boise State 34, Iowa State 16 12-29-12 Arizona State 62, Navy 28 1-1-52 Kentucky 20, TCU 7 1-3-04 Georgia Tech 52, Tulsa 10 San Francisco Bowl (2002-03) 1-1-53 Texas 16, Tennessee 0 12-27-04 Fresno State 37, Virginia 34 Emerald Bowl (2004-09) 1-1-54 Rice 28, Alabama 6 12-28-05 Boston College 27, Boise State 24 1-1-55 Georgia Tech 14, Arkansas 6 12-31-06 Miami 21, Nevada 20 GATOR BOWL 1-2-56 Mississippi 14, TCU 13 12-31-07 Fresno State 40, Georgia Tech 28 Jacksonville, Florida 1-1-57 TCU 28, Syracuse 27 12-30-08 Maryland 42, Nevada 35 1-1-46 Wake Forest 26, South Carolina 14 1-1-58 Navy 20, Rice 7 12-30-09 Idaho 43, Bowling Green 42 1-1-47 Oklahoma 34, North Carolina State 13 1-1-59 TCU 0, Air Force 0 12-18-10 Northern Illinois 40, Fresno State 17 1-1-48 Maryland 20, Georgia 20 1-1-60 Syracuse 23, Texas 14 12-17-11 Ohio 24, Utah State 23 1-1-49 Clemson 24, Missouri 23 1-2-61 Duke 7, Arkansas 6 12-15-12 Utah State 41, Toledo 15 1-2-50 Maryland 20, Missouri 7 1-1-62 Texas 12, Mississippi 7 Humanitarian Bowl (2007-10) 1-1-51 Wyoming 20, Washington & Lee 7 1-1-63 LSU 13, Texas 0 MPC Computers Bowl (2004-06) 1-1-52 Miami 14, Clemson 0 1-1-64 Texas 28, Navy 6 1-1-53 Florida 14, Tulsa 13 1-1-65 Arkansas 10, Nebraska 7 FIESTA BOWL 1-1-54 Texas Tech 35, Auburn 13 1-1-66 LSU 14, Arkansas 7 Tempe, Arizona 12-31-54 Auburn 33, Baylor 13 12-31-66 Georgia 24, SMU 9 12-27-71 Arizona State 45, Florida State 38 12-31-55 Vanderbilt 25, Auburn 13 1-1-68 Texas A&M 20, Alabama 16 12-23-72 Arizona State 49, Missouri 35 12-29-56 Georgia Tech 21, Pittsburgh 14 1-1-69 Texas 36, Tennessee 13 12-21-73 Arizona State 28, Pittsburgh 7 12-28-57 Tennessee 3, Texas A&M 0 1-1-70 Texas 21, Notre Dame 17 12-28-74 Oklahoma State 16, Brigham Young 6 12-27-58 Mississippi 7, Florida 3 1-1-71 Notre Dame 24, Texas 11 12-26-75 Arizona State 17, Nebraska 14 1-2-60 Arkansas 14, Georgia Tech 7 1-1-72 Penn State 30, Texas 6 12-25-76 Oklahoma 41, Wyoming 7 12-31-60 Florida 13, Baylor 12 1-1-73 Texas 17, Alabama 13 12-25-77 Penn State 42, Arizona State 30 12-30-61 Penn State 30, Georgia Tech 15 1-1-74 Nebraska 19, Texas 3 12-25-78 Arkansas 10, UCLA 10 12-29-62 Florida 17, Penn State 7 1-1-75 Penn State 41, Baylor 20 12-25-79 Pittsburgh 16, Arizona 10 12-28-63 North Carolina 35, Air Force 0 1-1-76 Arkansas 31, Georgia 10 12-26-80 Penn State 31, Ohio State 19 1-2-65 Florida State 36, Oklahoma 19 1-1-77 Houston 30, Maryland 21 1-1-82 Penn State 26, USC 10 12-31-65 Georgia Tech 31, Texas Tech 21 1-2-78 Notre Dame 38, Texas 10 1-1-83 Arizona State 32, Oklahoma 21 12-31-66 Tennessee 18, Syracuse 12 1-1-79 Notre Dame 35, Houston 34 1-2-84 Ohio State 28, Pittsburgh 23 12-30-67 Penn State 17, Florida State 17 1-1-80 Houston 17, Nebraska 14 1-1-85 UCLA 39, Miami 37 12-28-68 Missouri 35, Alabama 10 1-1-81 Alabama 30, Baylor 2 1-1-86 Michigan 27, Nebraska 23 12-27-69 Florida 14, Tennessee 13

2013 American Athletic Conference Football • 103 BOWL GAME RESULTS

1-2-71 Auburn 35, Mississippi 28 HAWAII BOWL INDEPENDENCE BOWL 12-31-71 Georgia 7, North Carolina 3 Honolulu, Hawaii Shreveport, Louisiana 12-30-72 Auburn 24, Colorado 3 12-25-02 Tulane 36, Hawaii 28 12-13-76 McNeese State 20, Tulsa 16 12-29-73 Texas Tech 28, Tennessee 19 12-25-03 Hawaii 54, Houston 48 12-17-77 Louisiana Tech 24, Louisville 14 12-30-74 Auburn 27, Texas 3 12-24-04 Hawaii 59, UAB 40 12-16-78 East Carolina 35, Louisiana Tech 13 12-29-75 Maryland 13, Florida 0 12-24-05 Nevada 49, Central Florida 48 (ot) 12-15-79 Syracuse 31, McNeese State 7 12-27-76 Notre Dame 20, Penn State 9 12-24-06 Hawaii 41, Arizona State 24 12-13-80 Southern Miss 16, McNeese State 14 12-30-77 Pittsburgh 34, Clemson 3 12-23-07 East Carolina 41, Boise State 38 12-12-81 Texas A&M 33, Oklahoma St. 16 12-29-78 Clemson 17, Ohio State 15 12-24-08 Notre Dame 49, Hawaii 21 12-11-82 Wisconsin 14, Kansas State 3 12-28-79 North Carolina 17, Michigan 15 12-24-09 Southern Methodist 45, Nevada 10 12-10-83 Air Force 9, Mississippi 3 12-29-80 Pittsburgh 37, South Carolina 9 12-24-10 Tulsa 62, Hawaii 35 12-15-84 Air Force 23, Virginia Tech 7 12-28-81 North Carolina 31, Arkansas 27 12-24-11 Southern Mississippi 24, Nevada 17 12-21-85 Minnesota 20, Clemson 13 12-30-82 Florida State 31, West Virginia 12 12-24-12 SMU 43, Fresno State 10 12-20-86 Mississippi 20, Texas Tech 17 12-30-83 Florida 14, Iowa 6 12-12-87 Washington 24, Tulane 12 12-28-84 Oklahoma State 21, South Carolina 14 HEART OF DALLAS BOWL 12-23-88 Southern Miss 38, Texas-El Paso 18 12-30-85 Florida State 34, Oklahoma State 23 Dallas, Texas 12-16-89 Oregon 27, Tulsa 24 12-27-86 Clemson 27, Stanford 21 1-2-11 Texas Tech 45, Northwestern 38 12-15-90 Louisiana Tech 34, Maryland 34 12-31-87 LSU 30, South Carolina 13 1-2-12 Houston 30, Penn State 14 12-29-91 Georgia 24, Arkansas 15 1-1-89 Georgia 34, Michigan State 27 1-1-13 Oklahoma State 58, Purdue 14 12-31-92 Wake Forest 39, Oregon 35 12-30-89 Clemson 27, West Virginia 7 Ticket City Bowl (2011-12) 12-31-93 VIRGINIA TECH 45, Indiana 20 1-1-91 Michigan 35, Mississippi 3 12-28-94 Virginia 20, TCU 10 12-29-91 Oklahoma 48, Virginia 14 HOLIDAY BOWL 12-29-95 LSU 45, Michigan State 26 12-31-92 Florida 27, North Carolina State 10 12-31-96 Auburn 32, Army 29 San Diego, California 12-31-93 Alabama 24, North Carolina 10 12-28-97 LSU 27, Notre Dame 9 12-22-78 Navy 23, Brigham Young 16 12-30-94 Tennessee 45, VIRGINIA TECH 23 12-31-98 Mississippi 35, Texas Tech 18 12-21-79 Indiana 38, Brigham Young 37 1-1-96 SYRACUSE 41, Clemson 0 12-31-99 Mississippi 27, Oklahoma 25 12-17-80 Ohio State 46, Brigham Young 45 1-1-97 North Carolina 20, West Virginia 13 12-31-00 Mississippi State 43, Texas A&M 41 (ot) 12-18-81 Brigham Young 38, Washington State 36 1-1-98 North Carolina 42, VIRGINIA TECH 3 12-27-01 Alabama 14, Iowa State 13 12-17-82 Ohio State 47, Brigham Young 17 1-1-99 Georgia Tech 35, Notre Dame 28 12-27-02 Mississippi 27, Nebraska 23 12-23-83 Brigham Young 21, Missouri 17 1-1-00 Miami 28, Georgia Tech 13 12-31-03 Arkansas 27, Missouri 14 12-21-84 Brigham Young 24, Michigan 17 1-1-01 VIRGINIA TECH 41, Clemson 20 12-28-04 Iowa State 17, Miami (Ohio) 13 12-22-85 Arkansas 18, Arizona State 17 1-1-02 Florida State 30, VIRGINIA TECH 17 12-30-05 Missouri 38, South Carolina 31 12-30-86 Iowa 39, San Diego State 38 1-1-03 North Carolina State 28, Notre Dame 6 12-28-06 Oklahoma State 34, Alabama 31 12-30-87 Iowa 20, Wyoming 19 1-1-04 Maryland 41, West Virginia 7 12-30-07 Alabama 30, Colorado 24 12-30-88 Oklahoma State 62, Wyoming 14 1-1-05 Florida State 30, West Virginia 18 12-28-08 Louisiana Tech 17, Northern Illinois 10 12-29-89 Penn State 50, Brigham Young 39 1-2-06 Virginia Tech 35, Louisville 24 12-28-09 Georgia 44, Texas A&M 20 12-29-90 Texas A&M 65, Brigham Young 14 1-1-07 West Virginia 38, Georgia Tech 35 12-27-10 Air Force 14, Georgia Tech 7 12-30-91 Iowa 13, Brigham Young 13 1-1-08 Texas Tech 31, Virginia 28 12-26-11 Missouri 41, North Carolina 24 12-30-92 Hawaii 27, Illinois 17 1-1-09 Nebraska 26, Clemson 21 12-28-12 Ohio 45, Louisiana-Monroe 14 1-1-10 Florida State 33, West Virginia 21 12-30-93 Ohio State 28, Brigham Young 21 12-30-94 Michigan 24, Colorado State 14 1-1-11 Mississippi State 52, Michigan 14 1-2-12 Florida 24, Ohio State 17 12-29-95 Kansas State 54, Colorado State 21 12-30-96 Colorado 33, Washington 21 Las Vegas, Nevada 1-1-13 Northwestern 34, Mississippi State 20 12-17-93 Utah State 42, Ball State 33 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium/Gainesville, Fla. (1994) 12-29-97 Colorado State 35, Missouri 24 12-30-98 Arizona 23, Nebraska 20 12-15-94 UNLV 52, Central Michigan 24 12-29-99 Kansas State 24, Washington 20 12-14-95 Toledo 40, Nevada 37 (ot) GODADDY.COM BOWL 12-29-00 Oregon 35, Texas 30 12-19-96 Nevada 18, Ball State 15 Mobile, Alabama 12-28-01 Texas 47, Washington 43 12-20-97 Oregon 41, Air Force 13 12-20-00 Southern Mississippi 28, TCU 21 12-27-02 Kansas State 34, Arizona State 27 12-19-98 North Carolina 20, San Diego State 13 12-19-01 Marshall 64, East Carolina 61 12-30-03 Washington State 28, Texas 20 12-18-99 Utah 17, Fresno State 16 12-18-02 Marshall 38, Louisville 15 12-30-04 Texas Tech 45, California 31 12-21-00 UNLV 31, Arkansas 14 12-18-03 Miami (Ohio) 49, Louisville 28 12-29-05 Oklahoma 17, Oregon 14 12-25-01 Utah 10, USC 6 12-22-04 Bowling Green 52, Memphis 35 12-28-06 California 45, Texas A&M 10 12-25-02 UCLA 27, New Mexico 13 12-21-05 Toledo 45, Texas-El Paso 13 12-27-07 Texas 52, Arizona State 34 12-24-03 Oregon State 55, New Mexico 14 1-7-07 Southern Mississippi 28, Ohio 7 12-30-08 Oregon 42, Oklahoma State 31 12-23-04 Wyoming 24, UCLA 21 1-6-08 Tulsa 63, Bowling Green 7 12-30-09 Nebraska 33, Arizona 0 12-22-05 California 35, Brigham Young 28 1-6-09 Tulsa 45, Ball State 13 12-30-10 Washington 19, Nebraska 7 12-21-06 Brigham Young 38, Oregon 8 1-6-10 Central Michigan 44, Troy 41 (ot) 12-28-11 Texas 21, California 10 12-22-07 Brigham Young 17, UCLA 16 1-6-11 Miami (Ohio) 35, Middle Tennessee 21 12-27-12 Baylor 49, UCLA 26 12-20-08 Arizona 31, Brigham Young 21 1-8-12 Northern Illinois 38, Arkansas State 20 12-22-09 BYU 44, Oregon State 20 1-6-13 Arkansas State 17, Kent State 13 12-22-10 Boise State 26, Utah 3 Mobile Alabama Bowl (2000) 12-22-11 Boise State 56, Arizona State 24 GMAC Bowl (2000-10) 12-22-12 Boise State 28, Washington 26

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LIBERTY BOWL MILITARY BOWL 1-1-51 Clemson 15, Miami 14 Memphis, Tennessee (since 1965) Washington, D.C. 1-1-52 Georgia Tech 17, Baylor 14 12-19-59 Penn State 7, Alabama 0 12-20-08 Wake Forest 29, Navy 19 1-1-53 Alabama 61, Syracuse 6 12-17-60 Penn State 41, Oregon 12 12-29-09 UCLA 30, Temple 21 1-1-54 Oklahoma 7, Maryland 0 12-16-61 Syracuse 15, Miami 14 12-29-10 Maryland 51, East Carolina 20 1-1-55 Duke 34, Nebraska 7 12-15-62 Oregon State 6, Villanova 0 12-28-11 Toledo 42, Air Force 41 1-2-56 Oklahoma 20, Maryland 6 12-21-63 Mississippi State 16, North Carolina St. 12 12-27-12 San Jose State 29, Bowling Green 20 1-1-57 Colorado 27, Clemson 21 12-19-64 Utah 32, West Virginia 6 EagleBank Bowl (2008-09) 1-1-58 Oklahoma 48, Duke 21 12-18-65 Mississippi 13, Auburn 7 1-1-59 Oklahoma 21, Syracuse 6 12-10-66 Miami 14, Virginia Tech 7 MUSIC CITY BOWL 1-1-60 Georgia 14, Missouri 0 12-16-67 North Carolina State 14, Georgia 7 Nashville, Tennessee 1-2-61 Missouri 21, Navy 14 12-14-68 Mississippi 34, Virginia Tech 17 12-29-98 VIRGINIA TECH 38, Alabama 7 1-1-62 LSU 25, Colorado 7 12-13-69 Colorado 47, Alabama 33 12-29-99 SYRACUSE 20, Kentucky 13 1-1-63 Alabama 17, Oklahoma 0 12-12-70 Tulane 17, Colorado 3 12-28-00 West Virginia 49, Mississippi 38 1-1-64 Nebraska 13, Auburn 7 12-20-71 Tennessee 14, Arkansas 13 12-28-01 Boston College 20, Georgia 16 1-1-65 Texas 21, Alabama 17 12-18-72 Georgia Tech 31, Iowa State 30 12-30-02 Minnesota 29, Arkansas 14 1-1-66 Alabama 39, Nebraska 28 12-17-73 North Carolina State 31, Kansas 18 12-31-03 Auburn 28, Wisconsin 14 1-2-67 Florida 27, Georgia Tech 12 12-16-74 Tennessee 7, Maryland 3 12-31-04 Minnesota 20, Alabama 16 1-1-68 Oklahoma 26, Tennessee 24 12-22-75 USC 20, Texas A&M 0 12-30-05 Virginia 34, Minnesota 31 1-1-69 Penn State 15, Kansas 14 12-20-76 Alabama 36, UCLA 6 12-28-06 Kentucky 28, Clemson 20 1-1-70 Penn State 10, Missouri 3 12-19-77 Nebraska 21, North Carolina 17 12-31-07 Kentucky 35, Florida State 28 1-1-71 Nebraska 17, LSU 12 12-23-78 Missouri 20, LSU 15 12-31-08 Vanderbilt 16, Boston College 14 1-1-72 Nebraska 38, Alabama 6 12-22-79 Penn State 9, Tulane 6 12-27-09 Clemson 21, Kentucky 13 1-1-73 Nebraska 40, Notre Dame 6 12-27-80 Purdue 28, Missouri 25 12-30-10 North Carolina 30, Tennessee 27 1-1-74 Penn State 16, LSU 9 12-30-81 Ohio State 31, Navy 28 12-30-11 Mississippi State 23, Wake Forest 17 1-1-75 Notre Dame 13, Alabama 11 12-29-82 Alabama 21, Illinois 15 12-31-12 Vanderbilt 38, North Carolina State 24 1-1-76 Oklahoma 14, Michigan 6 12-29-83 Notre Dame 19, Boston College 18 1-1-77 Ohio State 27, Colorado 10 1-2-78 Arkansas 31, Oklahoma 6 12-27-84 Auburn 21, Arkansas 15 NEW MEXICO BOWL 12-27-85 Baylor 21, LSU 7 1-1-79 Oklahoma 31, Nebraska 24 Albuquerque, New Mexico 12-29-86 Tennessee 21, Minnesota 14 1-1-80 Oklahoma 24, Florida State 7 12-23-06 San Jose State 20, New Mexico 12 12-29-87 Georgia 20, Arkansas 17 1-1-81 Oklahoma 18, Florida State 17 12-22-07 New Mexico 23, Nevada 0 12-28-88 Indiana 34, South Carolina 10 1-1-82 Clemson 22, Nebraska 15 12-20-08 Colorado State 40, Fresno State 35 12-28-89 Mississippi 42, Air Force 29 1-1-83 Nebraska 21, LSU 20 12-19-09 Wyoming 35, Fresno State 28 (ot) 12-27-90 Air Force 23, Ohio State 11 1-2-84 Miami 31, Nebraska 30 12-18-10 Brigham Young 52, UTEP 24 12-29-91 Air Force 38, Mississippi State 15 1-1-85 Washington 28, Oklahoma 17 12-17-11 Temple 37, Wyoming 15 12-31-92 Mississippi 13, Air Force 0 1-1-86 Oklahoma 25, Penn State 10 12-15-12 Arizona 49, Nevada 48 12-28-93 Louisville 18, Michigan State 7 1-1-87 Oklahoma 42, Arkansas 8 12-31-94 Illinois 30, East Carolina 0 1-1-88 Miami 20, Oklahoma 14 12-30-95 East Carolina 19, Stanford 13 R&L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL 1-2-89 Miami 23, Nebraska 3 12-27-96 SYRACUSE 30, Houston 17 New Orleans, Louisiana 1-1-90 Notre Dame 21, Colorado 6 12-31-97 Southern Mississippi 41, Pittsburgh 7 12-18-01 Colorado State 45, North Texas 20 1-1-91 Colorado 10, Notre Dame 9 12-31-98 Tulane 41, Brigham Young 27 12-17-02 North Texas 24, Cincinnati 19 1-1-92 Miami 22, Nebraska 0 12-31-99 Southern Mississippi 23, Colorado State 17 12-16-03 Memphis 27, North Texas 17 1-1-93 Florida State 27, Nebraska 14 12-29-00 Colorado State 22, Louisville 17 12-14-04 Southern Mississippi 31, North Texas 10 1-1-94 Florida State 18, Nebraska 16 12-31-01 Louisville 28, Brigham Young 10 12-20-05 Southern Miss 31, Arkansas State 19 1-1-95 Nebraska 24, Miami 17 12-31-02 TCU 17, Colorado State 3 12-22-06 Troy 41, Rice 17 1-1-96 Florida State 31, Notre Dame 26 12-31-03 Utah 17, Southern Mississippi 0 12-21-07 Florida Atlantic 44, Memphis 27 12-31-96 Nebraska 41, VIRGINIA TECH 21 12-31-04 Louisville 44, Boise State 40 12-21-08 Southern Mississippi 30, Troy 27 (ot) 1-2-98 Nebraska 42, Tennessee 17 12-31-05 Tulsa 31, Fresno State 24 12-20-09 Middle Tennessee 42, Southern Miss 32 1-2-99 Florida 31, SYRACUSE 10 12-29-06 South Carolina 44, Houston 36 12-18-10 Troy 48, Ohio 21 1-1-00 Michigan 34, Alabama 34 (ot) 12-29-07 Mississippi State 10, Central Florida 3 12-17-11 Louisiana 32, San Diego State 30 1-3-01 Oklahoma 13, Florida State 2 1-2-09 Kentucky 25, East Carolina 19 12-22-12 Louisiana 43, East Carolina 34 1-2-02 Florida 56, Maryland 23 1-2-10 Arkansas 20, East Carolina 17 (ot) 1-2-03 USC 38, Iowa 10 12-31-10 UCF 10, Clemson 6 ORANGE BOWL 1-1-04 Miami 16, Florida State 14 12-31-11 Cincinnati 31, Vanderbilt 24 Miami, Florida 1-4-05 USC 55, Oklahoma 19 12-31-12 Tulsa 31, Iowa State 17 1-1-35 Bucknell 26, Miami 0 1-3-06 Penn State 26, Florida State 23 (3ot) at Municipal Stadium/Philadelphia (1959-63) 1-1-36 Catholic 20, Mississippi 19 1-2-07 Louisville 24, Wake Forest 13 at Convention Hall/Atlantic City (1964) 1-1-37 Duquesne 13, Mississippi State 12 1-3-08 Kansas 24, Virginia Tech 21 1-1-38 Auburn 6, Michigan State 0 1-1-09 Virginia Tech 20, Cincinnati 7 MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL OF TEXAS 1-2-39 Tennessee 17, Oklahoma 0 2-5-10 Iowa 24, Georgia Tech 14 Houston, Texas 1-1-40 Georgia Tech 21, Missouri 7 1-3-11 Stanford 40, Virginia Tech 12 12-28-06 Rutgers 37, Kansas State 10 1-1-41 Mississippi State 14, Georgetown 7 1-4-12 West Virginia 70, Clemson 33 12-28-07 TCU 20, Houston 13 1-1-42 Georgia 40, TCU 26 1-1-13 Florida State 31, Northern Illinois 10 12-30-08 Rice 38, Western Michigan 14 1-1-43 Alabama 37, Boston College 21 12-31-09 Navy 35, Missouri 13 1-1-44 LSU 19, Texas A&M 14 12-29-10 Illinois 38, Baylor 14 1-1-45 Tulsa 26, Georgia Tech 12 12-31-11 Texas A&M 33, Northwestern 22 1-1-46 Miami 13, Holy Cross 6 12-28-12 Texas Tech 34, Minnesota 31 1-1-47 Rice 8, Tennessee 0 Texas Bowl (2006-10) 1-1-48 Georgia Tech 20, Kansas 14 1-1-49 Texas 41, Georgia 28 1-2-50 Santa Clara 21, Kentucky 13

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OUTBACK BOWL ROSE BOWL 1-2-84 UCLA 45, Illinois 9 Tampa, Florida Pasadena, California 1-1-85 USC 20, Ohio State 17 12-23-86 Boston College 27, Georgia 24 1-1-02 Michigan 49, Stanford 0 1-1-86 UCLA 45, Iowa 28 1-2-88 Michigan 28, Alabama 24 1-1-16 Washington State 14, Brown 0 1-1-87 Arizona State 22, Michigan 15 1-2-89 Syracuse 23, LSU 10 1-1-17 Oregon 14, Pennsylvania 0 1-1-88 Michigan State 20, USC 17 1-1-90 Auburn 31, Ohio State 14 1-1-18 Mare Island 19, Camp Lewis 7 1-2-89 Michigan 22, USC 14 1-1-91 Clemson 30, Illinois 0 1-1-19 Great Lakes 17, Mare Island 0 1-1-90 USC 17, Michigan 10 1-1-92 SYRACUSE 24, Ohio State 17 1-1-20 Harvard 7, Oregon 6 1-1-91 Washington 46, Iowa 34 1-1-93 Tennessee 38, Boston College 23 1-1-21 Carolina 28, Ohio State 0 1-1-92 Washington 34, Michigan 14 1-1-94 Michigan 42, North Carolina State 7 1-2-22 Wash. & Jeff. 0, California 0 1-1-93 Michigan 38, Washington 31 1-2-95 Wisconsin 34, Duke 20 1-1-23 USC 14, Penn State 3 1-1-94 Wisconsin 21, UCLA 16 1-1-96 Penn State 43, Auburn 14 1-1-24 Navy 14, Washington 14 1-2-95 Penn State 38, Oregon 20 1-1-97 Alabama 17, Michigan 14 1-1-25 Notre Dame 27, Stanford 10 1-1-96 USC 41, Northwestern 12 1-1-98 Georgia 33, Wisconsin 6 1-1-26 Alabama 20, Washington 19 1-1-97 Ohio State 20, Arizona State 17 1-1-99 Penn State 26, Kentucky 14 1-1-27 Alabama 7, Stanford 7 1-1-98 Michigan 21, Washington State 16 1-1-00 Georgia 28, Purdue 25 (ot) 1-2-28 Stanford 7, Pittsburgh 6 1-1-99 Wisconsin 38, UCLA 31 1-1-01 South Carolina 24, Ohio State 7 1-1-29 Georgia Tech 8, California 7 1-1-00 Washington 34, Purdue 24 1-1-02 South Carolina 31, Ohio State 28 1-1-30 USC 47, Pittsburgh 14 1-3-02 Miami 37, Nebraska 14 1-1-03 Michigan 38, Florida 30 1-1-31 Alabama 24, Washington State 0 1-1-03 Oklahoma 34, Washington State 14 1-1-04 Iowa 37, Florida 17 1-1-32 USC 21, Tulane 12 1-1-04 USC 28, Michigan 14 1-1-05 Georgia 24, Wisconsin 21 1-2-33 USC 35, Pittsburgh 0 1-1-05 Texas 38, Michigan 37 1-2-06 Florida 31, Iowa 24 1-1-34 Columbia 7, Stanford 0 1-4-06 Texas 41, USC 38 1-1-07 Penn State 20, Tennessee 10 1-1-35 Alabama 29, Stanford 13 1-1-07 USC 32, Michigan 18 1-1-08 Tennessee 21, Wisconsin 17 1-1-36 Stanford 7, SMU 0 1-1-08 USC 49, Illinois 17 1-1-09 Iowa 31, South Carolina 10 1-1-37 Pittsburgh 21, Washington 0 1-1-09 USC 38, Penn State 24 1-1-10 Auburn 38, Northwestern 35 (ot) 1-1-38 California 13, Alabama 0 1-1-10 Ohio State 26, Oregon 17 1-1-11 Florida 37, Penn State 24 1-2-39 USC 7, Duke 3 1-1-11 TCU 21, Wisconsin 19 1-2-12 Michigan State 33, Georgia 30 (ot) 1-1-40 USC 14, Tennessee 0 1-1-12 Oregon 45, Wisconsin 38 1-1-13 South Carolina 33, Michigan 28 1-1-41 Stanford 21, Nebraska 13 1-1-13 Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14 Hall of Fame Bowl (1986-95) 1-1-42 Oregon State 20, Duke 16 at Tournament Park, 1902-22; 1-1-43 Georgia 9, UCLA 0 at Durham, N.C., 1942 NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL 1-1-44 USC 29, Washington 0 Bronx, N.Y. 1-1-45 USC 25, Tennessee 0 RUSSELL ATHLETIC BOWL 12-30-10 SYRACUSE 36, Kansas State 34 1-1-46 Alabama 34, USC 14 Orlando, Florida 12-30-11 Rutgers 27, Iowa State 13 1-1-47 Illinois 45, UCLA 14 12-28-90 Florida State 24, Penn State 17 12-29-12 Syracuse 38, West Virginia 14 1-1-48 Michigan 49, USC 0 12-28-91 Alabama 30, Colorado 25 1-1-49 Northwestern 20, California 14 1-1-93 Stanford 24, Penn State 3 1-2-50 Ohio State 17, California 14 PIZZA BOWL 1-1-94 Boston College 31, Virginia 13 1-1-51 Michigan 14, California 6 1-2-95 South Carolina 24, West Virginia 21 Detroit, Michigan 1-1-52 Illinois 40, Stanford 7 12-26-97 Mississippi 34, Marshall 31 12-30-95 North Carolina 20, Arkansas 10 1-1-53 USC 7, Wisconsin 0 12-27-96 Miami 31, Virginia 21 12-23-98 Marshall 48, Louisville 29 1-1-54 Michigan State 28, UCLA 20 12-27-99 Marshall 21, Brigham Young 3 12-29-97 Georgia Tech 35, West Virginia 30 1-1-55 Ohio State 20, USC 7 12-29-98 Miami 46, North Carolina State 23 12-27-00 Marshall 25, Cincinnati 14 1-2-56 Michigan State 17, UCLA 14 12-29-01 Toledo 23, Cincinnati 16 12-30-99 Illinois 63, Virginia 21 1-1-57 Iowa 35, Oregon State 19 12-28-00 North Carolina State 38, Minnesota 30 12-26-02 Boston College 51, Toledo 25 1-1-58 Ohio State 10, Oregon 7 12-26-03 Bowling Green 28, Northwestern 24 12-20-01 Pittsburgh 34, North Carolina State 19 1-1-59 Iowa 38, California 12 12-23-02 Texas Tech 55, Clemson 15 12-27-04 UConn 39, Toledo 10 1-1-60 Washington 44, Wisconsin 8 12-26-05 Memphis 38, Akron 31 12-22-03 North Carolina State 56, Kansas 26 1-2-61 Washington 17, Minnesota 7 12-21-04 Georgia Tech 51, SYRACUSE 14 12-26-06 Central Michigan 31, Middle Tennessee 14 1-1-62 Minnesota 21, UCLA 3 12-26-07 Purdue 51, Central Michigan 48 12-27-05 Clemson 19, Colorado 10 1-1-63 USC 42, Wisconsin 37 12-29-06 Maryland 24, Purdue 7 12-26-08 Florida Atlantic 24, Central Michigan 21 1-1-64 Illinois 17, Washington 7 12-26-09 Marshall 21, Ohio 17 12-28-07 Boston College 24, Michigan State 21 1-1-65 Michigan 34, Oregon State 7 12-27-08 Florida State 24, Wisconsin 13 12-26-10 Florida International 34, Toledo 32 1-1-66 UCLA 14, Michigan State 12 12-27-11 Purdue 37, Western Michigan 32 12-29-09 Wisconsin 20, Miami 14 1-2-67 Purdue 14, USC 13 12-28-10 North Carolina State 23, West Virginia 7 12-26-12 Central Michigan 24, Western Kentucky 21 1-1-68 USC 14, Indiana 3 Motor City Bowl (1997-2009) 12-29-11 Florida State 18, Notre Dame 14 1-1-69 Ohio State 27, USC 16 12-28-12 Virginia Tech 13, Rutgers 10 1-1-70 USC 10, Michigan 3 Blockbuster Bowl (1990-93) POINSETTIA BOWL 1-1-71 Stanford 27, Ohio State 17 Carquest Bowl (1994-97) San Diego, California 1-1-72 Stanford 13, Michigan 12 MicronPC Bowl (1998-2000) 12-22-05 Navy 51, Colorado State 30 1-1-73 USC 42, Ohio State 17 Tangerine Bowl (2001-03) 12-19-06 TCU 37, Northern Illinois 7 1-1-74 Ohio State 42, USC 21 Champs Sports Bowl (2004-11) 12-20-07 Utah 35, Navy 32 1-1-75 USC 18, Ohio State 17 12-21-08 TCU 17, Boise State 16 1-1-76 UCLA 23, Ohio State 10 12-23-09 Utah 37, California 27 1-1-77 USC 14, Michigan 6 12-23-10 San Diego State 35, Navy 14 1-2-78 Washington 27, Michigan 20 12-21-11 TCU 31, Louisiana Tech 24 1-1-79 USC 17, Michigan 10 12-20-12 Brigham Young 23, San Diego State 6 1-1-80 USC 17, Ohio State 16 1-1-81 Michigan 23, Washington 6 1-1-82 Washington 28, Iowa 0 1-1-83 UCLA 24, Michigan 14

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SUGAR BOWL 1-4-04 LSU 21, Oklahoma 14 12-24-93 Oklahoma 41, Texas Tech 10 New Orleans, Louisiana 1-3-05 Auburn 16, Virginia Tech 13 12-30-94 Texas 35, North Carolina 31 1-1-35 Tulane 20, Temple 14 1-2-06 West Virginia 38, Georgia 35 12-29-95 Iowa 38, Washington 18 1-1-36 TCU 3, LSU 2 1-3-07 LSU 41, Notre Dame 14 12-31-96 Stanford 38, Michigan State 0 1-1-37 Santa Clara 21, LSU 14 1-1-08 Georgia 41, Hawaii 10 12-31-97 Arizona State 17, Iowa 7 1-1-38 Santa Clara 6, LSU 0 1-2-09 Utah 31, Alabama 17 12-31-98 TCU 28, USC 19 1-2-39 TCU 15, Carnegie Tech 7 1-1-10 Florida 51, Cincinnati 24 12-31-99 Oregon 24, Minnesota 20 1-1-40 Texas A&M 14, Tulane 13 1-4-11 Ohio State 31, Arkansas 26 12-29-00 Wisconsin 21, UCLA 20 1-1-41 Boston College 19, Tennessee 13 1-3-12 Michigan 23, Virginia Tech 20 (ot) 12-31-01 Washington State 33, Purdue 27 1-1-42 Fordham 2, Missouri 0 1-2-13 Louisville 33, Florida 23 12-31-02 Purdue 34, Washington 24 1-1-43 Tennessee 14, Tulsa 7 12-31-03 Minnesota 31, Oregon 30 1-1-44 Georgia Tech 20, Tulsa 18 HYUNDAI SUN BOWL 12-31-04 Arizona State 27, Purdue 23 1-1-45 Duke 29, Alabama 26 El Paso, Texas 12-30-05 UCLA 50, Northwestern 38 1-1-46 Oklahoma St. 33, St. Mary’s 13 1-1-36 Hardin-Simmons 14, New Mexico State 14 12-29-06 Oregon State 39, Missouri 38 1-1-47 Georgia 20, North Carolina 10 1-1-37 Hardin-Simmons 34, Texas-El Paso 6 12-31-07 Oregon 56, USF 21 1-1-48 Texas 27, Alabama 7 1-1-38 West Virginia 7, Texas Tech 6 12-31-08 Oregon State 3, Pittsburgh 0 1-1-49 Oklahoma 14, North Carolina 6 1-2-39 Utah 26, New Mexico 0 12-31-09 Oklahoma 31, Stanford 27 1-2-50 Oklahoma 35, LSU 0 1-1-40 Catholic 0, Arizona State 0 12-31-10 Notre Dame 33, Miami 17 1-1-51 Kentucky 13, Oklahoma 7 1-1-41 Western Reserve 26, Arizona State 13 12-31-11 Utah 30, Georgia Tech 27 (ot) 1-1-52 Maryland 28, Tennessee 13 1-1-42 Tulsa 6, Texas Tech 0 12-31-12 Georgia Tech 21, USC 7 1-1-53 Georgia Tech 24, Mississippi 7 1-1-43 2nd Air Force 13, Hardin-Simmons 7 1-1-54 Georgia Tech 42, West Virginia 19 1-1-44 Southwestern Texas 7, New Mexico 0 1-1-55 Navy 21, Mississippi 0 1-1-45 Southwestern Texas 35, New Mexico 0 1-2-56 Georgia Tech 7, Pittsburgh 0 1-1-46 New Mexico 34, Denver 24 1-1-57 Baylor 13, Tennessee 7 1-1-47 Cincinnati 18, Virginia Tech 6 1-1-58 Mississippi 39, Texas 7 1-1-48 Miami (Ohio) 13, Texas Tech 12 1-1-59 LSU 7, Clemson 0 1-1-49 West Virginia 21, Texas-El Paso 12 1-1-60 Mississippi 21, LSU 0 1-2-50 Texas-El Paso 33, Georgetown 20 1-2-61 Mississippi 14, Rice 6 1-1-51 West Texas State 14, Cincinnati 13 1-1-62 Alabama 10, Arkansas 3 1-1-52 Texas Tech 25, Pacific 14 1-1-63 Mississippi 17, Arkansas 13 1-1-53 Pacific 26, Southern Miss 7 1-1-64 Alabama 12, Mississippi 7 1-1-54 Texas-El Paso 37, Southern Miss 14 1-1-65 LSU 13, Syracuse 10 1-1-55 Texas-El Paso 47, Florida State 20 1-1-66 Missouri 20, Florida 18 1-2-56 Wyoming 21, Texas Tech 14 1-2-67 Alabama 34, Nebraska 7 1-1-57 George Washington 13, Texas-El Paso 0 1-1-68 LSU 20, Wyoming 13 1-1-58 Louisville 34, Drake 20 1-1-69 Arkansas 16, Georgia 2 12-31-58 Wyoming 14, Hardin-Simmons 6 1-1-70 Mississippi 27, Arkansas 22 12-31-59 New Mexico State 28, North Texas State 8 1-1-71 Tennessee 34, Air Force 13 12-31-60 New Mexico State 20, Utah State 13 1-1-72 Oklahoma 40, Auburn 22 12-30-61 Villanova 17, Wichita State 9 12-31-72 Oklahoma 14, Penn State 0 12-31-62 West Texas State 15, Ohio U. 14 12-31-73 Notre Dame 24, Alabama 23 12-31-63 Oregon 21, SMU 14 12-31-74 Nebraska 13, Florida 10 12-26-64 Georgia 7, Texas Tech 0 12-31-75 Alabama 13, Penn State 6 12-31-65 Texas-El Paso 13, TCU 12 1-1-77 Pittsburgh 27, Georgia 3 12-24-66 Wyoming 28, Florida State 20 1-2-78 Alabama 35, Ohio State 6 12-30-67 Texas-El Paso 14, Mississippi 7 1-1-79 Alabama 14, Penn State 7 12-28-68 Auburn 34, Arizona 10 1-1-80 Alabama 24, Arkansas 9 12-20-69 Nebraska 45, Georgia 6 1-1-81 Georgia 17, Notre Dame 10 12-19-70 Georgia Tech 17, Texas Tech 9 1-1-82 Pittsburgh 24, Georgia 20 12-18-71 LSU 33, Iowa State 15 1-1-83 Penn State 27, Georgia 23 12-30-72 North Carolina 32, Texas Tech 28 1-2-84 Auburn 9, Michigan 7 12-29-73 Missouri 34, Auburn 17 1-1-85 Nebraska 28, LSU 10 12-28-74 Mississippi State 26, North Carolina 24 1-1-86 Tennessee 35, Miami 7 12-26-75 Pittsburgh 33, Kansas 19 1-1-87 Nebraska 30, LSU 15 1-2-77 Texas A&M 37, Florida 14 1-1-88 Syracuse 16, Auburn 16 12-31-77 Stanford 24, LSU 14 1-2-89 Florida State 13, Auburn 7 12-23-78 Texas 42, Maryland 0 1-1-90 Miami 33, Alabama 25 12-22-79 Washington 14, Texas 7 1-1-91 Tennessee 23, Virginia 22 12-27-80 Nebraska 31, Mississippi State 17 1-1-92 Notre Dame 39, Florida 28 12-26-81 Oklahoma 40, Houston 14 1-1-93 Alabama 34, Miami 13 12-25-82 North Carolina 26, Texas 10 1-1-94 Florida 41, West Virginia 7 12-24-83 Alabama 28, SMU 7 1-2-95 Florida State 27, Florida 21 12-22-84 Maryland 28, Tennessee 27 12-31-95 VIRGINIA TECH 28, Texas 10 12-28-85 Georgia 13, Arizona 13 1-2-97 Florida 52, Florida State 20 12-25-86 Alabama 28, Washington 6 1-1-98 Florida State 31, Ohio State 14 12-25-87 Oklahoma State 35, West Virginia 33 1-1-99 Ohio State 24, Texas A&M 14 12-24-88 Alabama 29, Army 28 1-1-00 Florida State 46, VIRGINIA TECH 29 12-30-89 Pittsburgh 31, Texas A&M 28 1-2-01 Miami 37, Florida 20 12-31-90 Michigan State 17, USC 16 1-1-02 LSU 47, Illinois 34 12-31-91 UCLA 6, Illinois 3 1-1-03 Georgia 26, Florida State 13 12-31-92 Baylor 20, Arizona 15

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TheAmerican.org Weekly Release & Statistics The official website of the American Athletic Conference features up-to-date Media members may access PDF versions of the complete weekly release, including information on all facets of the league. Football standings, results, statistics conference and team-by-team statistics, on TheAmerican.org or via CollegePressBox. and notes are updated as games are played. In addition, in-game scores for com. Regular updates of the weekly release will be distributed via e-mail from the all football contests involving American Athletic Conference teams will be conference office. To be included on the distribution list, send an e-mail request to updated in-progress. Chuck Sullivan at [email protected]. Weekly Football Highlights The American Athletic Conference offers video highlights and clips of selected press conferences on a weekly basis through the XOS Digital XChange FTP tool. Content is available in full broadcast-quality resolution. Contact Chuck Sullivan (csullivan@ theamerican.org) for information on how to access the highlights.

Weekly Awards The American names offensive, defensive and special teams Players of the Week each Monday morning during the season. Winners are chosen from nominations provided by conference sports information directors. The information will be available from the conference office via release as well as on the league web site.

Annual Awards The American Athletic Conference will name first and second all-conference teams, players of the year on offense, defense and special teams, rookie of the year and coach of the year. The awards are chosen by a vote of the league’s 10 head coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. The awards will be announced on Dec. 4 2013. The American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team is comprised of players who have an overall grade-point average of 3.00 or better over the previous academic year and completed at least two semesters of academic work. The team is announced in early February. The American Athletic Conference Football Scholar-Athlete of the CollegePressBox.com is the official media website for American Athletic Conference Year was established to recognize student-athletes who have achieved success in football and the media home for information on every Division I team and conference. the classroom and on the field. The winner receives a scholarship which may be Access and download weekly game notes, quotes, statistics, media guides, photos applied to graduate or professional studies. and more for the conference and each of its eight member schools throughout the season. Login information will be distributed to accredited media, or you can apply for a password by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

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