Dynasty Scouts Conference Reviews: Big 10 and ACC

Bruce Matson Posted On October 20, 2015

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We will be reviewing the risers, fallers, a premier conference performer, and we will shine a spotlight on the top freshmen every week. These weekly recaps will keep you informed on the “hot” college players around the country and will make studying for your future rookie draft effortless.

BIG 10

Premier Conference Performer

Leonte Caroo, WR Rutgers (Senior)
Seven catches, 124 yards, three touchdowns vs. Indiana

Caroo has played in four games this season and he has scored three touchdowns in three of those games. He scored on a 43-yard catch and run in the third quarter that helped ignite a 25-point comeback to win the game for the Scarlet Knights. Caroo leads the Big Ten in touchdown receptions with nine.

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Rising

Akrum Wadley, RB Iowa (Sophomore)
26 carries, 204 yards, four touchdowns vs. Northwestern

Wadley answered the bell when senior running back Jordan Canzeri left the game in the first quarter with an injury. He tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns. He became a focal point of the offense as the Hawkeyes stomped out the Wildcats 40-10.

Ezekiel Elliott, RB Ohio State (Junior)
27 carries, 153 yards, one touchdown, four catches, 21 yards vs. Penn State

Doing what he does best, Elliott used his north-south running style to pound through Penn State’s defense for his twelfth straight 100-yard game. It’s not a secret, Elliott is the staple of the Buckeyes’ offense. They wouldn’t be where they are without him. He’s going to be a highly coveted prospect going into next year’s draft.

Aaron Burbridge, WR Michigan State (Senior)
Nine catches, 132 yards, one carry, nine yards vs. Michigan

Connor Cook relied on Burbridge as his go to option during critical third downs to keep the chains moving. Burbridge proved that he could be productive while facing tough coverage as he battled Jourdan Lewis, one of the toughest corner backs in the nation. This game marks his fifth 100-yard game of the season.

Falling

Jordan Canzeri, RB Iowa (Senior)
Four carries, one yard, one catch, 19 yards vs. Northwestern

Last week, he was my premier conference performer. This week, unfortunately, he didn’t get the opportunity to compete for that title again. He had to be helped off the field after a four-yard run, where his ankle was rolled and twisted outward while being tackled. Canzeri had to be carted off from the sideline to the training room and he was placed in a walking boot. He sprained his ankle and there is no time table for his return.

Justin Jackson, RB Northwestern (Sophomore)
10 carries, 30 yards, five catches, 17 yards vs. Iowa

Iowa’s defense bottled up Jackson allowing him to rush for just three yards per carry. Northwestern fell behind early, causing them to do away with the run. The flow of the game decreased his opportunity for touches and it showed in the box score. He’s currently in a slump, as he has rushed for only 55-yards during the last two games.

Macgarrett Kings Jr., WR Michigan State (Senior)
Three catches, 57 yards, one touchdown vs Michigan

Kings dropped a couple of catches in the fourth quarter forcing the Spartans to prematurely end two drives. Those dropped passes almost cost the Spartans the game. Luckily, they were able to pull out the miracle win during the final seconds of the game.

Freshman Spotlight

Saquon Barkley, RB Penn State (Freshman)
26 carries, 194 yards vs. Ohio State

He showed off the goods against one of the top run defenses in the nation. He displayed his trademark jump cut as he slashed his way through OSU’s defense for another 100-yard game. Barkley is going to become one of the top back in the Big Ten before the season is over.

ACC

Premier Conference Performer

Tyler Boyd, WR Pittsburgh (Junior)
1/1 passing, 29 yards, five carries, 26 yards, eight catches, 68 yards, two touchdowns vs. Georgia Tech

He was a jack of all trades in this game. He connected with wide receiver Zach Challingsworth for a 29-yard pass for a first down. Pittsburgh tried to get him more involved with the offense by using him more on designed run plays. Quarterback Nathan Peterman heavily targeted Boyd as his go-to receiver, while connecting with him for two scores. He is currently leading the ACC with 41 receptions.

Rising

Artavis Scott, WR Clemson (Sophomore)
10 catches, 162 yards, one touchdown vs. Boston College

Scott burnt Boston College’s corner back Kamrin Moore on a fly route for a 51-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter. He was able to routinely get open in the short to intermediate parts of the field, causing quarterback Deshaun Watson to target him often.

Dalvin Cook, RB Florida State (Sophomore)
22 carries, 163 yards, two touchdowns, four catches, 60 yards vs. Louisville

Cook rushed for his fourth 100-yard game of the season. In the third quarter he took an off-tackle run for a 54-yard touchdown. During the run he made a couple defenders look ridiculous by slipping past them in the open field. He has rushed for 955 yards this season ranking him fifth in the nation.

Kermit Whitfield, WR Florida State (Junior)
Nine catches, 172 yards, one touchdown vs. Louisvill

Whitfield caught a 70-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter from quarterback Everett Golson. He caught a screen pass in the third quarter that he easily turned into a 36-yard gain by zipping past the defender. His speed was too much for the Louisville defensive backs.

Elijah Hood, RB North Carolina (Sophomore)
Eight carries, 101 yards, one touchdown, two catches , 19 yards vs. Wake Forest

Hood had two consecutive beastly runs in the second quarter. The first was a 29-yard run where he barreled through the defense. On the second run he scampered through the defense for a 36-yard touchdown. This was his third 100-yard game, and he currently has six rushing touchdowns.

Falling

Joseph Yearby, RB Miami (Sophomore)
19 carries, 60 yards, one touchdown, three catches, 51 yards vs. Virginia Tech

Yearby was unable to get anything going on the ground against a stout Virginia Tech defense. He rushed for just 3.2 yards per carry. He struggled to find any lanes to run through as he was consistently kept in check by the defense.

Wayne Gallman, RB Clemson (Sophomore)
17 carries, 48 yards, two catches, 14 yards vs. Boston College

Boston College has the toughest run defense in the nation allowing just 1.7 yards per carry to their opponets. They claimed another victim last weekend when they shut down Gallman. There were no lanes for him to run through and the defense swarmed him every time he touched the ball. This was a tough match up for Gallman. I expect him to bounce back next week against Miami.

Brenden Motley, QB Virginia Tech (Junior)
14/23 passing, 136 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions vs. Miami

Motley turned the ball over three times and he was sacked three times. He made bad decision after bad decision. Eventually, he got benched in the middle of the second half and replaced by Michael Brewer, who played in his first game since breaking his collarbone against Ohio State during week one.

Freshman Spotlight

Marcus Marshall, RB Georgia Tech (Freshman)
Ten carries, 159 yards, two touchdowns, one catch, nine yards vs. Pittsburgh

Marshall ripped off a 58-yard touchdown run to tie the game at seven in the first quarter. In the third quarter he took advantage of a gaping hole in the middle of the defense for a 58-yard gain. He also scored on a short yardage touchdown in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 28. Marshall has rushed for 439 yards and four touchdowns this season.

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Bruce Matson

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I'm a financial counselor for a hospital in South Central Ohio. I graduated from Muskingum University with a bachelor's in business while minoring in Economics and Accounting. I won my first fantasy football title with Jake Plummer as my quarterback.