NCAA Football 06 | #25 Texas A&M vs #21 Wake Forest | Season 2 Week 7 Top 25 Showdown

[Applause] [Music] I'm Brad nestler joined in the booth by Lee Corso and Kirk herb Street a mild clear day is what we'll have for the Texas A&M agies and the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest Wake Forest is lucky to have such a playmaker and leader at safety and in what should be a close game I think he'll make the big play in the end to put his team in position for the victory okay you ready for my pick I'm going with wait for today we get to watch a spectacular athlete at running back when he's on the field as he is right now defenses really have to tailor their game plan for him he's a heck of a player and I really believe that he could have a huge game today that makes two of us in I just don't know if there's enough Talent on this defense especially at linebacker to compete with such a great running back well I guess just have to wait and [Music] see it's second down now in 13 to go ball on the 22 yd line Texas a&n comes out in the shotgun looking going deep on the left side got it he's all the way down to the 40 that was a big time play at a new set of downs I think the defense might have been thinking run there coach well I don't blame him it's pretty common to see a run on first and second down but this offense is keeping them guessing first and 10 ball on the 40 40 yd King is the impact player and he's feeling it right now tackle a short gain on the quarterback draw one yd gain on the play second and nine coming up here ball on the 399 yd line Texas A&M lines up with three receivers option to the right has some daylight Hudson with a Tak down they go with the option and pick up the first down and that was just good Instinct you have to know when to pitch it or when to keep it yeah and in that situation the quarterback knew he could pick up the first so he kept it himself very good decision nickel defense looks with the throw the ball is tipped oh he had a shot at the pick they're really fortunate that wasn't intercepted not a very smart decision by the quarterback he had no shot at completing it yeah but that Defender had a perfect shot at it he just didn't catch it Tex is A&M lines up in a shotgun set they snap it to the back Jones brings him down three yd gain by the running back gain on the play Third and seven coming up here ball on the 20 yd line they'll bring in their dime package comes across the middle it's deflected way to keep your head on a swivel kid that was a nice job of locating the football and knocking it down to prevent the completion sure was coach he put himself in great pos position to make a play Here Comes the kicker he'll try to put his team up by a field goal it's up and it's good so we take a moment to check out the Pontiac Drive [Music] summary number 95 looks ready to kick this one off kicks it off number two Fields it in the end zone and now a slight break in the action as the offense comes out onto the field for their next possession they'll start this drive at the 25 25 yd line number 12 lines up in the shotgun he drops back throws it to the outside almost picked off the defense really missed a golden opportunity there that's what separates a good player from a great player when you have a chance like that you need to take advantage of it it's second down and 10 to go ball in the 25 yd line the defense will stack the line of scrimmage he's hit and got away and they make the stop a 5yd gain 5yd gain on the play Wake Forest is ranked near the bottom of the barrel as far as offense goes well the numbers don't lie they just can't move the ball they keep it on the ground with a tail back Smith with a taked down that's not going to move the sticks this defense played some sound football out there and did a good job of not letting him get into any kind of rhythm ball on the 33 yd line they line up to putt this one away number 36 punts it and it's a good one and he can't hang on to the ball he just couldn't pull that one in cleaning and Brad that's what happens when you take your eyes off the ball this was an err that should have been avoided first 10 ball on the 15 the Deacon come out showing three wide throws and it's caught they'll bring him down almost six yds on the play action gain of six on the [Applause] play they line up in the shotgun drops back to pass throw short and that one's Fallen incomplete what a blow to knock it out of there before he got possession good night that halfbike is going to want to take a breather after that [Applause] Collision going with the shotgun here back to pass rolls right he's looking with the throw in and out of his hand oh oh he could have had a big reception that time guys just let that one get away from his vision just for a split second so even though they couldn't produce a touchdown on this drive they will be able to tie this up with a field goal here the kick is up and it's right down the middle find Folks at Pontiac bringing us this summary of how that drive took place [Music] [Applause] [Music] Wake Forest ready to kick this one off Forest is L up for he puts it deep downfield back deep to return Lane Fields it In The End Zone a scoring Drive the last time out for this offense and they'll huddle up for this [Music] drive they'll take over at the 25 Wake Forest with six DBS on the field to counter this five receiver look got it to the senior they're stopped two yards behind the line [Music] second down and 12 ball in their own 23 the defense lines up with six DBS he drops back fumbles the ball defense has it it's one of the corners King lays it on him and a big change in momentum right here Kirk and you know what when the other offense takes the field I say they go for the home run on the very first play I like your thinking Kirk they always say a defense is most vulnerable after a turnover that's right coach if I were calling the shots that's what I would [Music] do they'll bring in their dime package throws complete and they push him out he ran a goodl looking route and picked up positive yardage that he did and he made a good catch that short passing game is where you see all those hours in the summer that you put in pay off and since we're in the Red Zone let's have a look at the numbers brought to you by Old Spice Red Zone when performance matters the most the kicker got them points on their last Red Zone visit let's see if the offense can get points this time looking he rolls out to the right and they got it and the defensive lineman comes up with a big sack that's a great individual effort right there but I'll tell you what the reason that play was successful was because they came with the blitz on that play you're right they sent one more guy than they had blockers for from the gun drop back to pass looks down the middle and it's incomplete that pass Falls incomplete In The End Zone chock that one up to the pressure in the quarterback's face absolutely they had a tremendous Rush coming in at him and it was all he could do to avoid the sack trying to take the lead by a field goal here comes the Special Teams unit he gets it up and it's good the find Folks at Pontiac bringing us this summary of how that drive took [Music] [Applause] [Music] place looks like they're ready for the kick R Forest is lined up for the kickoff kicks off return number six felds it in the end zone the last time they had the ball they gave it away on the fumble the old ball coach was not too happy about that either I'd hate to see that if it happens again it's first and 10 ball in the 25 Texas A&M comes to the line with three wide back to pass he's looking throws it to the outside there's a fumble and the defense picks it up tackle good hustle there by the D lineman he saw the ball pop out and just went after it nice hustle it sure was it's often an overused term when referring to the defensive lineman but that's what they mean when they talk about a guy has a motor that's running he never quit he played to the [Applause] [Music] whistle wake for it comes out of the shotgun Ellison on the G touchdown wake for it great call by the offensive coordinator Big Time play taking that ball all the way in maybe the defense wasn't expecting a [Music] [Applause] run and he hits the pat so under three minutes to go in the second quarter and the score waake for us 13 Texas A&M [Music] [Applause] [Music] 3 number 36 ready to kick is lined up for the kickoff Lane back deep to kicks it deep Lane Fields it in the end zone so the offense comes out after their last Drive had the ball end up from the defense's Hands by way of a [Music] fumble they'll get the ball here at the 25 they'll work from the shotgun King on first down looking throws it to the outside in in complete and he overthrew his wide receiver I don't know too many seven foot guys played football so maybe he should aim lower the next time second and 10 ball on their own 25 yd going with the shotgun here he drops back throws short and they couldn't hook up on that one fast BS incomplete Mohamed the intended receiver on the BL it's third down and 10 ball on the 25 yd line Y King lines up with five wide out drop back to pass wants to throw outside picked off and credit the safety with that last interception he knew exactly where the quarterback was going with the football it's not always about athletic ability you've got to be a smart player and know what's going on out there and that comes from breaking down film with the opposing offense and paying attention all week in practice this safety was ready for today's game first and 10 they're on the right side of the 50 as they start this drive the defense lines up with six DBS back to pass looks stepped up and he puts it on the turn Smith brings him down for a loss and the offense came up with a ball somehow the quarterback was very fortunate right there you can bet he holds on to the ball with both hands next time he gets it second and 15 ball on the 34 yd line yd L they l up in the shotgun he drops back he's looking Chucks it deep down the right side touchdown wait for it they went for the home run and the wide out came through with a big time play great call here by the offensive coordinator he knew that he had a chance to get the matchup that he wanted and they exploited it for a touchdown and Andy TS on the extra point time to take a look at the Pontiac Drive summary and remember the good Folks at Pontiac have been bringing you fuel for the soul since [Music] [Applause] [Music] 1926 looks like they're ready for the kick Forest is lined up for the kickoff he hits a booming kick back to return number six felds it in the end zone I'm sure the coach has talked to his team about not turning the ball over again in this [Music] possession they'll go to work at the 25 Texas A&M comes out with five receivers they'll throw on first down deep pass down the right side the ball is tipped the quarterback really locked out there I thought they had a chance for an interception but I'm sure they'll settle for the incompletion it still was a good play it's second down and 10 to go ball on the 25 yd line this is the kind of running back who can make you pay when he's in the zone King running the option he Jes him he has some room now he pitches it and they make the stop picked up big yards there and he's going to have a first down yeah nice job there this guy does a good job in reading his blocks and accelerating through the [Applause] holes first and 10 ball on the 40 on the 40 yd line number six is King it and he wants the football in his hands and that one's Fallen incomplete oh come on give the receiver a chance to catch it I think he tried to coach no he tried to impress Everybody by throwing it as hard as he could it's second down and 10 to go ball on the 40 yd line nickel defense drops back to Pat across the middle home brings him down I like the defense that was called they just didn't make the play on the ball you're right it wasn't necessarily bad defense the offense just executed and the result is a first down first and 10 and this is the fifth play of the current drive from the gun King to the air on first down and now he's got room to run he tries to spin and he's taken down nice decision by the quarterback Not only was it good decision making but the offensive line protected just long enough for him to find his Target and when you combine the two it'll be a first down nine out of 10 times it's first and 10 this is the sixth play of this drive the aie line up with three wide and the snap goes to the back and down he goes Texas A&M takes a timeout a minute left in the half don't be surprised to see this defensive end wreak havoc back there and it's incomplete a little too high for his receiver you throw the football into the end zone you've got to be extremely accurate you don't have any room for airs it's third down and six to go ball on the 21 yd line they'll work from the shotgun back to back steps up in the pocket wants to throw outside the ball is tipped guys he tipped that one away from the receiver excellent break on the ball here and he almost intercepted it coach you're right Kirk and he did the next best thing though and that saved the touchdown 21 y they'll call on the field goal unit here the kick is up and it's right down the middle and here's the Pontiac Drive summary [Music] number 95 is lined up to kick this one off he sends this one deep number two Fields it in the end zone great passing was the key for the offense the last time they had the ball they were able to pick apart the defense and get down the field for a touchdown so if I'm the coach I'm telling my defense of lineman to get more pressure on that quarterback please the deacons set up in the gun he drops back throws this one out to the left found his man at the 40 at the 30 to the 20 and he's tackled Wake Forest calls a timeout and since we're in the Red Zone let's have a look at the numbers brought to you by old Old Spice Red Zone when performance matters the most the defense looks confident as they held him to a field goal on their last Red Zone trip throws it to the outside the ball is tipped the linebacker managed to break that one [Applause] up 11 yds outall on third number 12 lines up in the shotgun looking throws it to the outside and it's caught a seven yd gain that time from the playaction pass completion on the play Texas A&M lines up in a dime defense here gets pass the tackler touchdown wait for it and that's his second rushing touchdown of the first half and the head coach has to love the way this kid is running the football [Music] and he TS on the extra point the fine folks at Pontiac bringing us this summary of how that drive took [Music] [Applause] [Music] place number 36 is lined up to kick this one off Forest is lined up for the kick off he kicks it off and he got all of that one number six Fields it in the end zone the defense was able to keep them out of the End Zone on their last possession but the offense did pick up [Music] three they'll set up shot at the 25 yd line king with three wide receivers they snap it to the back brought down Texas A&M takes a timeout and they'll have one time [Applause] [Music] Outlet it's second down and two to go ball on their own [Music] 33 number six is dangerous let's see if they put the ball in his a and they get the sack Wake Forest calls a timeout [Music] third and eight ball on the 27 they'll work from the shotgun King steps back to pass looks down the middle he's got his tight end number 78 with reception gain of 14 on the they come out in a nickel spikes the [Applause] ball it's second down and 10 to go ball on their own 41 and we'll probably see how far he can throw it as it should be the last play before the half drop back to pass he steps up he's looking across the middle and it falls incomplete I don't know how the wide receiver could have caught that throw that ball looked like it took a nose dive so another third down upcoming for the offense Texas A&M in a five wide set back to back steps up looking going deep lays it out there and it's caught and he's all the way down to the 15 yd line as they head to the locker room it's been a one-sided Affair the score Wake Forest 27 Texas A&M 6 Texas A&M will be kicking off to start the second halfen back deep we should have a return on this one green fields it in the end zone juke move and now we'll see the offense come out out of the field for their next [Music] possession they'll take over at the take over at the 19 yd line first and 10 they line up with trips to the right setting up the play action throw short complete he's knocked out of bounds way to look it in nice catch sure was he displayed some great hands there now we're looking at a first [Music] [Applause] [Music] down first and 10 ball in the 29 the demon Deacon come out in the shotgun he drops back and he's going to be sacked they get to the quarterback and end that play before it even got started this young man didn't even have a chance to make something happen it's tough to find your receivers when the defense is in your face like that second and long coming up here ball in the 22 yd line wake fores lines up in a shotgun set dropped back to pass steps up in the pocket over the middle it's deflected heads up play to bat it down yeah and if you can't get to the quarterback or intercept the pass the next best thing is to get a hand up thir third down and a couple miles here ball in the 22 the Deacon set up in the gun back to pass he steps up he's going left the ball is tipped I tell you what Kirk if that receiver doesn't get more aggressive this defense is going to be knocking the balls down all game long you're absolutely right that was a heads up play by the corner but it would have never happened if the receiver would have come back to the ball instead of waiting for it to fall into his lap Wake Forest lining up the punt back deep to return he gets it away number six takes it the 36 look at the strength at the 40 inside the 30 to the 20 to the 10 touchdown Texas A&M that's going to get the old heart pumping I'll tell you what the special team's coach has to be very proud there that play was designed perfectly and even executed better [Music] [Applause] and he hits the pat so under 3 minutes to go in the third quarter and the score wake Boris 27 Texas A&M [Music] [Applause] 13 number 95 ready to [Applause] [Music] kick he kicks it off and he got all of that one green fields it in the end zone the offense comes back on the field hoping to build off their last Drive they had something going but were unable to get any point they'll start this drive at the 35 yd line [Music] Wake Forest comes to the line with three wide they'll throw on first down rolling out to the right side and it's caught and down he goes it'll go down as a completion but they won't get much for it yeah just a wasted play right there second and nine ball on the 36 the 36 yd line the deacons line up with three wide [Applause] throws to the middle and it's going the other way he didn't throw it away under pressure and it really cost him it sure did he saw that he was going to get hit and just threw one up for grabs he's got to learn to take the sack it's first and 10 ball on the 49 yd line steps up throws it to the outside the ball is tipped good job there by the defense to get a hand on it was Kirk but when you're going out for a pass and the ball is in the air you need to go after it and come down with it you just can't watch the defender bat it down second and 10 ball on the 49 49 yd line the hand off on the counter oh shakeing bake move with the spin breaks one and he's drilled that's the dazzling speed we've been hearing about folks what a run to keep the change moving speed kills it's as simple as that yep there's no way a linebacker has any chance of catching this guy it's first and 10 ball in the 28 y Texas a&n in a four wide set High snap makes a move here he goes and he's taken down I don't know about you guys but I don't think there's anybody on the field right now that can beat this guy in a foot race I agree Brad he's in a Class by Himself when it comes to speed and you can't coach that kind of speed you either got it or you don't the pressure turns up when in the red zone and that's when you turn to Old Spice Red Zone when performance matters the most Texas amm comes out in the shotgun he J and he's tackled five yds withing 5yd gain on the play great Texas Anan in a four wide set King hands it off a little different and they make the stop a two- yd run by the halfback gain of two on the play the aagi with four receivers King will hand it off touchdown Texas A&M well that's how you get it done when you're down by the goal line coach when you're close like this you tell your guys get in there push shove and block just get the ball in the end [Applause] zone and he TS on the extra point and now we're going to take a look at the Pontiac Drive summary [Music] Texas A&M to kick this one [Music] off sends it sailing downfield and it goes into the end zone down for a Touchback great job by the defense last time forcing the pick I wouldn't be surprised to see a few runs here by the offense to start things off they'll go to work at the 25 take over at the 25 yd line first and 10 they come out in a nickel they'll throw on first down with the throw and that one's Fallen incomplete he had it knocked loose before he could control it just a great play Here by The Defender to force the issue so it's second and 10 ball in the 25 5 yd line they'll bring in their dime package steps up in the pocket looks going deep and he got it Gilbert with a taked down wow nice catch way to look it in heck of a job by the wide receiver these guys are moving the ball down the field [Music] it's first and 10 ball on the 46 and that'll bring this quarter to an end folks we played three and our score is Wake Forest 27 Texas A&M [Music] [Applause] 20 first and 10 ball on the 46 yd line Wake Forest lines up with three receivers drop back to pass he's going left Harmon picks it off the defense now has two interceptions in the ball game and that's two more than the quarterback wanted to throw now he's got to go back out there and play smarter football when the offense takes the field again you're right coach the quarterback has to be able to put that out of his mind and act like it never happened which one first or second interception I say both they'll get the ball here at the 24 nickel defense King gives it up the middle tries to Juke and down he goes they keep it on the ground and the halfback gets about seven yards on the play and if anyone can make a play on defense it's the defensive end down there they're lining up in the 5-2 King on the option got some open field he Jes him and he's tackled and they were lucky that one didn't go for more no question and they were not ready for that option play they had guys running everywhere except to the ball Lee you're right they look like they've never defended the option before the tailback had a ton of Running Room there it's first and 10 ball in the 47 y option to the right he's got an opening they'll bring him down he's going to come out it looks like he was Hur on that last play well it doesn't look like it's too serious guys but you never know sometimes those small injuries turn into season ending [Applause] ones second and four coming up here ball on the 47 yd line Texas A&M sets up with four receiv King set to go to the air throws it out there drop back four yds on that one third and eight and this is the fifth play of the current Drive Texas A&M Lins up in a shotgun set once it all going deep the ball is tipped great defensive play by the [Music] cornerback the aies line up to punt number 95 punts it and it's a good one green signals for a fair catch this one's going to be down in the end zone for a Touchback defense won the last battle as they were able to pick the ball off who's going to win this time they'll take over at the 25 they'll bring in their dime [Applause] package play action he throws it complete Jones brings him down nice pick up as connect on the pass play but they look to be in sync right now they're both reading the defense properly and the result is a nice [Applause] gain Texas A&M takes a [Music] [Applause] [Music] timeout it's second down and two to go ball on the 33 yd line watch out for the man at wide out he's feeling it right now Ellison on the handoff duu spins up field Harris with a taked down Texas A&M calls a [Music] [Applause] timeout first and 10 ball on the 40 yd line they come out in a goal line set hand off to the fullback and he's taken down and not too much there on that run not too much but the key here is try to milk as much time as possible second and eight coming up here ball on the 42 yd line number 12 has four receivers lined up here on the ground right side little shake and B got some open field Harris brings him down Texas A&M takes a time out [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] it's first and 10 this is the fifth play of this drive we should just see the quarterback take a knee right here winding down the rest of this clock there's the kneel down by the quarterback second and 12 coming up here and this is the sixth play of the Drive Texas A&M brings in their nickel package h they'll go with a run once again makes a move Chapel with a taked down this back did everything he could to get him out of that long yardage situation but it still isn't enough for the first third down and a yard this is a seventh play of this drive it's a done deal here as a final whistle blows Kirk any final thoughts here I'm sad to see this one in because it was a great game to watch Texas A&M played a good game out there but they needed to make one or two more big plays and they couldn't do it who knows another couple of minutes this one may have gone the other way folks that's going to do it for this edition of NCAA football 2006 we hope you all join us again again our final score wake for US 27 Tex this is A&M 20 for Lee Coro Kirk KB Street and everyone at EA Sports I'm Brad nestler saying