Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez had an offense that produced some under-the-radar performances in Week 1.(Getty Images) |
Week 2 in the Pac-12 kicks off Friday when Utah and Utah State meet on the Aggies' campus in Logan, Utah. However, before we start salivating at the thought of Week 2 Pac-12 football -- and there's a lot to salivate over -- USC-Syracuse , Arizona State-Illinois, Arizona-Oklahoma State, UCLA-Nebraska, Oregon State Wisconsin -- let's take one more look at Week 1.
3 under-the-radar performances
WR Austin Hill, Arizona: Hill was the top receiver in the Pac-12 on Saturday not named Marqise Lee. In the Wildcats 24-17 overtime win over Toledo, the sophomore receiver hauled in seven passes for 139 yards, including a 30-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. You can see him again: Saturday, vs. Oklahoma State, 10:30 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network).
DL Chidera Uzo-Diribe, Colorado: Uzo-Diribe was one of the few bright spots for the Buffaloes in the team's 22-17 loss to Colorado State. Uzo-Diribe recorded three tackles for a loss against the Rams, including two sacks. The junior defensive lineman made his sacks count too as both led to eight-yard losses for Colorado State. You can see him again: Saturday, vs. Sacramento State, 3 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network).
RB Marion Grice, Arizona State: Cameron Marshall is the undisputed starter in Tempe, but Grice proved against Northern Arizona that he can be a workhorse if coach Todd Graham needs him to be. At one point in the second half of the Sun Devils' 63-6 win, Grice carried the ball 12 straight times for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Grice finished the game with 107 yards and three touchdowns. You can see him again: Saturday, vs. Illinois, 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN).
Others considered: WR Dan Buckner, Arizona -- 10 rec., 116 yards. RB Ka'Deem Carey, Arizona -- 20 carries, 147 yards, 1 TD. Travis Wilson, Utah -- Passing: 2 for 2, 21 yards. Rushing: 7 carries, 15 yards, 2 TD. DB Marc Anthony, Cal -- 13 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss.
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