Clemson at NC State | 2024 Rosters | Axis CFB 25 Super League Week 4 Simulation

ladies and gentlemen welcome to this matchup in the Aus Football League I'm Dave Stevens and analyst Mike steel is in the booth with me as always well Dave should be in for a real treat today got a group of college kids in front of us already a few too deep with the letters painted on their bellies but they can't get in the right order so if the game fails I'm sure they will entertain us at least yeah Mike that's a good point I think that both of these teams have something to prove today they'll start things off from the 25 yd line stopped before he could break [Music] loose second down and long hands it to number seven that gets us to third down number two under Center number two steps back into the pocket pulled in by number five first down he turns it up [Music] field go the quarterback decides to run tackled quickly that will bring up third down number two makes the pitch that brings up fourth down a conservative run call on Third and long you don't want to unnecessarily take any risks there and end up in a situation that's difficult to recover from water on the [Music] Run good enough for a first down converting on fourth down is huge because it keeps frustrated defense on the field and gives your offense confidence that they can move the ball in pressure [Applause] situations makes the throw incom [Applause] complete lining up on second down H makes the handoff to number seven third down go handing it off to number nothing that'll bring up fourth down that's the right call in that situation the defense is stacked against the pass and is hoping the offense wants to take a deep shot to try and pick up the first down and the kick will fall short no good setting up shop from the 40 go handing it off to number [Music] seven that gets us to Second down the running back takes the carry that will bring up first down you see those big linemen starting to put hands on the hips getting a bit tired of staying on the field he steps back to pass pass playaction pass incomplete a five defensive back package for the home team he drops back to pass Hees a pass High down the right side of the field there's a penalty marker on the field we'll see if the penalty affects the outcome the away team takes the penalty if the coach hasn't created a culture where penalties are not acceptable then players won't take that extra effort to avoid making them he touchs it and he steps in for six touchdown puts six on the board for them the defense seemed ready for it but the offense just wouldn't be denied the kicker kicks it up it's good the away team strikes first today seven nothing scoring first sets the tone for the rest of the day now that they've done it once getting back into the end zone always seems easier the return man catches the kickoff and he's brought down after a return of 14 this is a good position for offense to be in it's a one- score game and they've got a good opportunity to go down the field and get some points go he tucks it and runs [Music] second down he turns it up field that brings up third down go throws a pass number 10 makes the reception he's tackled up at the 36 that will bring up first down the QB looking to pass complete that brings up second down T Ward takes the hand [Music] off lining up with two [Applause] backs sets his feet and throws up beyond the first down the runnner steps out of bounds up at the 20 and that's enough for a first down number two steps back into the pocket that brings up second down he steps back to pass he's stopped that will bring up third down good job by the QB there not getting too excited and overthrowing his Target it could be tough when they're so wide open he tosses one to the left side good enough for a first down from under Center handing it off to number seven that brings up second down the tight end lines up on the right side pitching it off to number seven and he won't make it very far before being dragged down the first quarter comes to an end the away team with the lead so far seven nothing scrambling and he scored I love to see that kind of confidence in your offensive line hand it off and let him lead the way into the end zone it's up it's good the home team is getting set for the kickoff number 94 kicks It Off William takes the kickoff makes the return up to the [Applause] 13 tackled near the line by Brown that will bring up second down hike [Music] finds a Target off to the sideline that'll give them a fresh set of downs with that first down the QB gets a bit more comfortable which really helps his confidence going forward and he goes down that'll be a lossone nine the QB back to pass number 10 makes the reception that will bring up first down scrambling second down for the away team he tucks it and runs [Music] and that's enough for a first down that's a well executed run to move the [Applause] [Music] chains that will move the chains that was a great run there to pick up the first down number seven takes the [Music] ball second down second down and short passes one to the [Music] back that brings up third down go the quarterback decides to run that'll give them a fresh set of downs handing it off to number 26 that will bring up second down quarterback to pass binds a Target he safely steps out of bounds close to the 11 yd line that brings up third down and he's off it's a fumble stopped before he could break loose close to the 10 fourth down sometimes it's a good strategy to play the field position game get yards when you can and hope for a good stop on defense so you can give it another go closer to the end zone the home team takes the penalty even as a quarterback you ask these guys to hold their water during all these audibles and movement it can't always happen that the kick is up and he makes it from 32 yds out the away team will pull ahead with the score 107 the fans are starting to get into it Dave they know that we've got a great game today let's see what the offense can do with this drive I'm sure they'd love to go down and put an end to this lead they're facing the runner breaks free that will bring up second down go [Music] scrambling that brings up a crucial third down go dodging the [Music] defender fourth down that's the right call in that situation the defense is stacked against the pass and is hoping the offense wants to take a deep shot to try and pick up the first down and the punn sails into the end zone they'll bring it out to the 20 yd line this drive represents a great opportunity to send the the defense reeling another score to extend their lead would give them the ability to exercise a lot of control in terms of play call he takes the ball that will bring up second down second down go he hands it off he Dodges away that'll bring up a fresh set of downs go the quarterback decides to run that brings up second down tied end on the right [Applause] side he makes the throw Deep Over the middle he's stopped that's a well executed pass pass for the first down steps into the pocket and he misses his Mark number two looking to pass snagged out of the air by number nothing lining up with five DB throws one first down go throws one across the goal line near the middle of the field the pass falls harmlessly to the ground dropping back he throws one over the middle into the end zone incomplete the away team with three receivers the QB back to pass he makes the catch in the end zone for a touchdown that's a play they won't mind seeing over and over in film this week [Applause] number 38 kicks it up it's good the away team widens their lead 177 we've talked about it a few times Dave they're really playing a complete game this go route number 38 boots this one into the End Zone it needs to be go time for the offense they need to stop messing around tighten up your chin strap and get ready to drive the ball down the field number two looking to pass the ball falls to the ground incomplete number two looking to pass makes the reception the home team will use their first timeout here that will bring up first down dropping back cin makes the reception that'll be enough for the first down the QB dropping back and they can't connect incomplete hike prow one near the middle of the field the home team will call their second timeout here that'll be enough for the first down drops back into the pocket sets his feet and throws the ball falls to the ground incomplete second [Applause] [Music] down and he's stopped by number 21 the home team calls their last timeout this defense is going to have to get its assignments in order if not they can expect to give up yardage all day go throws in heay makes the catch in the end zone for a touchdown great job by the receiver to find a gap between Defenders for the touchdown grab T the kicker kicks it up it's good the home team recovered some ground with that score 17 14 at this point Dave it's up to the offense to regain control of this game by chewing the clock or scoring points William takes the kick and he's brought down after a return of 12 the away team has the chance to make this a two-score game with this possession drops back into the pocket incomplete second down the quarterback looking to pass now number 12 makes a nice catch good enough for a first down first down and that brings us to the end of the second quarter the away team with the lead 17 14 here comes the kicking team number 94 Rockets this one deep William takes the kick makes the return up to the 15 let's take it down to Emma Adams on the sidelines Emma what have you heard thanks Dave I had a chance to discuss the first half with the coach for the home team the first words he said to me were what a game he continued by saying that these were the games that Drew him into football he also said that both teams are playing exciting football and that he expected to carry over into the second half guys back to you thanks for the inside Emma go number two looking to pass the pass is intercepted by number three the quarterback is beside himself after that ill-advised throw it will be interesting to to see if the offense can do anything on this drive following that turnover hike the runner Dodges [Music] away second down and [Applause] [Music] short number 44 cutting through block ERS the sack that will be a loss of 10 a flag on the play Let's see what the call on the field is the offense will accept the penalty discipline goes a long way when it comes to avoiding costly penalties a penalty marker on the play the away team takes the penalty move them back a few more yards you can console the guys that teammate all you want but it's going to frustrate those guys go quarterback to pass the QB will be sacked in the back at the [Applause] 25 sets his feet and throws incomplete [Music] go and he can't reel it in out comes the field goal unit there's the kick and it's good number 94 sends this one deep William takes the kick tackled after a return of 15 this drive will begin from the 17 yd line drops back into the pocket throws BR on the reception that will bring up second down number seven takes the carry that brings up third down and he's off brought down almost immediately by Parker that brings up fourth down I think that's a good call by the coach there's still a lot of game left I don't want to force things and make a mistake here number five takes the punt first down tonight [Music] loose ball on the field the runner breaks out of the tackle and he's taken down my high school coach would make you carry around the ball for a day during school if you fumble it will be interesting to see if the offense can do anything on this drive following that turnover he tucks it and runs that gets us to Second down the QB hands it off that brings up third down go he tucks it and runs that'll bring up a fresh set of downs go the quarterback decides to [Music] run that gets us to Second down the quarterback under Center take number two hands it off that will bring up first down it's almost like he can walk these first downs I'm looking for a Personnel change on this [Applause] [Music] [Applause] defense that brings up second down three wide receivers for the away team scrambling he steps in for six great execution by several key players to get that touchdown go here's the kick and it's good the away team will pull ahead with the score 24 17 it's good to get out in front but there's plenty of game left to play the kicker Rockets this one deep this is a good position for offense to be in it's a one- score game and they've got a good opportunity to go down the field and get some points [Applause] [Music] scrambling that brings up second down the QB makes the toss there's a flag on the field let's see how the penalty affects things the home team accepts the penalty if the coach hasn't created a culture where penalties are not acceptable then players won't take that extra effort to avoid making them Roger makes a he fumbles the ball good enough for a first down first down the QB back to pass playaction pass he's tackled up at the 30 ydd line that gets us to Second down number two handing it [Music] off good enough for a first down a successful rushing attack makes the defense pull that eighth man into the box which then opens up the passing game scrambling [Applause] [Music] second down the home team lines up with one back in the back field go he tosses it to the runner he continues to move the chains and keep this drive alive he turns it up field tackled quickly that will bring up second down second and goal he drops back sacked Lo of nine that brings up third down he drops back he snags it out of the air for of the touchdown on short pass attempts near the goal line the defense is going to be spread out Across The End Zone the quarterback did a great job of finding a scene between the players for the touchdown it's good number 94 boots this one into the end zone William catches the kickoff tackle gold after a return of 18 steps into the pocket the receiver can't bring it in that signals the end of the third quarter an even matchup so far 24 24 he takes the ball another first down Dave I tell you this sets up the play actions so [Applause] [Music] well incomplete P go makes the toss to number seven that brings up third down he decides to keep it himself that will bring up first down the home team comes out with five DBS he breaks the tackle that will bring up second down go [Applause] eight play of the drive for the away team number seven on the carry brought down almost immediately by number five hnes takes the hand off that will bring up third down the QB tucks it in and [Music] runs and that's enough for a first down being able to move the ball in the running game especially especially when you can pick up a first down gives you so many options and terms on play calling lining up on second down the quarterback decides to [Music] run third down and he's off good enough for a first down not a run that's going to make his highlight real but he keeps adding to his yardage today with that first first down stopped before he could break loose second down number two handing it off third down makes the handoff to number seven lining up for a short field goal tonight the kick is made and he's good from 17 yds out the away team will take the lead with that score 27 24 the away team slides into the driver's seat with the go-ahead score let's see what the offense can do with this drive I'm sure they'd love to go down and put an end to this lead they're facing he turns it up [Applause] [Music] field that will bring up second down the offense with three receivers hands it to number [Music] seven excellent footwork on that run to pick up the first down p [Applause] [Music] he turns it up field first and 10 the handoff is taken by number seven penalty marker on the field well we'll see if that holds up after the penalty the home team accepts the penalty that's a tough break for them there the QB drops back number 17 coming through blockers the sack that will be a loss of nine that gets us to Second down number two looking to pass hurs a pass snagged out of the air by number 10 first down steps into the pocket throws one snagged out of the air by number six that gets us to Second down second down go he throws one near the and he scores not just a touchdown but also a [Applause] statement the kick is up it's good the home team will pull ahead with the score 3127 look out Dave we've got a great finish to this game coming here I think the kicks away the kick is caught at the three and he's brought down after a return turn of 14 it's a one-score game Dave you have to feel good about your chances here if you're the offense let's see how the [Applause] execute dumps this one off to the right side of the field he's taken down by Brown that gets us to Second [Applause] down is a pass third and short drops back into the pocket he sets up and throws that will move the chains the Q looking to pass he lets one fly way down the field the away team will use their first timeout here giving up those yards so quickly even the mascot looks frustrated with the defensive go throws it way down the left side of the field first and goal for the 18 tosses the ball out into the end zone and he misses his Mark K it's caught in the end zone touchdown that was a well-designed play to get him open on that short pass into the End Zone number 38 makes the kick and it's good the away team pulls ahead 34 31 taking the lead late in the fourth quarter like that really puts the pressure on your opponent the kick sails deep the offense has to feel good about where they are they're down by a single score and are in control of what happens [Applause] next throws past the first down and he can't reel it in second down hike cin makes the reception the home team will call their first timeout here and that's enough for a first down a dropping back he makes the throw caught by number 10 the home team takes a timeout here that will bring up first down huge play here Dave nearly broke It Wide Open they've got the makings of a fantastic drive here the kicker sends this one into the end zone William catches the kickoff and he's brought down after a return of 14 the home team is getting set for the kickoff the kicker sends this one into the end zone fielded at the one makes the return up to the 16 first down he drops back to pass there is a flag on the play and he steps out up at the 23 yd line let's see what the call on the field is the away team accepts the penalty traditional wisdom puts the blame for penalties on the coaches number seven takes the hand off [Music] throws it out to the sideline he steps out of bounds up near the 34 yd line number two steps back into the pocket pass complete to number 10 that will bring up second down number two handing it off that will bring up third down third down number two gives it away the coach showed some wisdom and football knowledge on that call take what the defense gives you and live to fight another day he punts it away number five catches the punt he decides to keep it [Music] himself and that's enough for a first down first down he decides to keep it himself steps into the pocket pass complete to number four third down fourth play of the drive for the home team said throws along the sideline and they can't connect incomplete the home team will kick this one away the punts away and the punt goes into the end zone for a Touchback the away team looking to get things going from the 20 go a flag on the play brought down in the back field for a sack by number four we'll see if the penalty affects the outcome the away team accepts the penalty defensive coordinators want aggressive players but not at the cost of penalty yards the quarterback decides to run that'll give them a fresh seven down blocking can be one of the more overlooked aspects of running but their impact on that first down run was pretty evident number four cutting through blockers the sack that will be a loss of eight second down he tucks it and [Music] runs that brings up third down third down and long number two looking to pass incomplete pass even though that pass was incomplete those are the types of throws that stretch a defense the D was up to the challenge that time he punts it away fielded at the 19 yd line the home team looking to get things going from the 27 number two steps back into the pocket and they can't connect incomplete lining up on second down he hands it to number seven third play of the drive number two pitching it out fourth down that's a smart play call you were in a bad position on third down take a few yards and live to fight another day number 98 punts it away fielded at the 16 makes the return up to the 24 the away team will start from the 26 yd line quarterback to pass number two on the play action and he can't reel it in go the QB makes the toss that brings up third down hi he makes the handoff that'll bring up fourth down a conservative run call on Third and long you don't want to unnecessarily take any risks there and end up in a situation that's difficult to recover from he drops back another sack for the defense this one will push the offense back to the a lot of Great Performances today Mike who do you have as the St of the game the quarterback for the away team answered the challenge today he's my stud of the game he made this game a highlight reel today