Game #1 of Rich Rodriguez era underway

Michigan-Utah: Michigan is up 10-6 at the end of the first quarter over the Utes at Michigan Stadium. As a Michigan fan all around there is nothing like watching the team run out, jump, and touch the GO BLUE banner at The Big House. Nick Sheridan was named the starter for today and actually hasn't done half bad, tossing an 8-yard touchdown pass for the first score of the game. Michigan blocked Utah's extra point on their touchdown then nailed a 50-yard field goal to get the score to where it is at right now. It is definitely fun watching the new spread offense Rich Rod has installed, and the defense is looking good. Penalties are killing Utah right now.

Ohio State-Youngstown State: Heisman candidate Chris "Beanie" Wells went down with a foot injury in the third quarter of OSU's blowout, 43-0. The Buckeyes can't afford to lose Wells (I need to mention that I hate his nickname) if they want to beat USC. As of right now it looks like the injury isn't serious, but you never know what could happen. Terrelle Pryor played in this game and was marvelous for the Buckeyes, going 4-6 on his passes and running for a touchdown.

For the other games on the schedule, there will be no upset for Appalachian State, as they got shellacked by LSU in their opener. I will also mention that I hope everyone in the Bayou area and the entire southeast portion of the United States can evacuate easily and stay safe, because Hurricane Gustav is now a Category 4.

The first upset of the year comes at the expense of #17 Virginia Tech, as unranked East Carolina defeated the Hokies, 27-22. Bowling Green also upset #25 Pittsburgh, 27-17.

On slate for tonight: Illinois-Missouri, Alabama-Clemson, and Washington-Oregon.