"Each new week often proves to be a new adventure, with fresh main characters popping up at seemingly every turn. Week 11 was no different. USC got sneaky with its roster numbers to pull off an interesting fake punt. "Star Wars" characters were in attendance in Orlando (sort of). And, in a sign that not every adventure has to break new ground to be fun, Army ended a game with nearly 10 minutes of runs."
"On the first play from scrimmage of Tuesday's UMass- Akron contest, the Minutemen attempted and botched a flea flicker, leading to a fumble recovered by the Zips. Then, on Wednesday, Toledo raced the opening kickoff of its game against Northern Illinois 96 yards for a touchdown. On Thursday, UTSA started with the ball -- and threw a 40-yard pick-six on its first play of scrimmage to South Florida."
"Lining up for a punt on fourth-and-6, the Trojans lined up third-string quarterback Sam Huard in the punter's usual position, where he completed a quick pass to move the chains. One distinct detail was essential in selling the fake: Huard wasn't wearing his usual number. A few weeks ago, the reserve signal-caller quietly changed his number from No. 7 to No. 80 on USC's game-day roster in anticipation of the play."
Week 11 of college football produced a string of offbeat moments and unconventional plays. Six games started on Tuesday through Thursday, and several opened with spectacular or turnover-filled first plays, including a botched flea flicker fumble, a 96-yard kickoff return, and a 40-yard pick-six. USC executed a deceptive fourth-down fake punt by lining up third-string quarterback Sam Huard at the punter spot after he quietly changed his roster number from No. 7 to No. 80. Fans in Orlando included costumed "Star Wars" characters, and Army finished a game with nearly 10 minutes consumed by consecutive rushing plays.
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