Week 10 CFB Showstoppers: CJ Carr and Georgia’s Defense Shine

Carr leads Notre Dame’s win

Carr completed 29 of 40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns against Miami. He made key plays as Notre Dame won what the writer called the weekend’s biggest game. The writer described Carr as the new Heisman favorite and a future first-round pick, saying he played his best game against his toughest opponent so far.

Quarterbacks deliver standout games

Russell completed 17 of 24 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns against LSU. The writer said the young quarterback and offense looked more composed than they had earlier in the season at Tennessee.

Utah’s Dampier accounted for four touchdowns in a 28-20 win over BYU: two through the air and two on the ground. He passed for 177 yards and added 89 rushing yards.

South Carolina’s Sellers threw for 251 yards and a touchdown against Texas A&M, then scored on a 41-yard run. The writer called it a gritty performance despite Sellers being able to run only with difficulty.

Big plays draw national attention

Duke’s Sheppard gained 217 yards on 18 carries and scored three touchdowns, including a 69-yard run. Duke was set to face Miami the following week, giving him another opportunity to attract attention.

Duke safety Pellicciotta caught a short 50-yard field-goal attempt by NC State near the end zone and ran nearly 110 yards for a touchdown before halftime. UCLA quarterback Dieffenbach completed eight passes for 303 yards and three touchdowns against Minnesota. FOX Sports Research said he was the only player since 1995 to reach 300 passing yards on eight or fewer completions. UCLA improved to 9-0 for the first time since 1998.

Boise and Georgia make statements

Boise’s offense gained nearly 700 yards against Colorado State. Riley rushed 19 times for 192 yards, while backup Cutforth, filling in for the injured starter, completed 16 of 19 passes for 317 yards and four touchdowns.

Georgia beat Ole Miss 42-7. Chris Cole recorded 1.5 sacks and nine tackles; four other Georgia players each had a sack, and KJ Bolden intercepted a pass. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was held to 170 passing yards, minus-12 rushing yards and one interception. He completed 18 of 34 passes for five yards per completion, as Georgia’s defense drew the writer’s praise.