Michigan Rolls -- 7-0

I'm currently working through my conference schedule, slowly moving up the standings due to some big upsets in the Top 10.

The big story is the defense, once again. Through 7 games, I've only given up 6 points. McClintock has been slowing down in the stats department, but he still leads the NCAA in 17 sacks on the season. Jackson, my tailback, has taken over Michigan's single season record for rushing touchdowns, surpassing last year's record of 20 set by David Underwood.

This morning was a true test. Michigan, ranked #3, played Big Ten opponent Penn State, who was ranked #8. The defense came through huge in the first half, and Jackson racked up 166 yards on the ground on 20 carries, scoring 4 times on the ground. FYI: Jackson is in the lead for the Heisman!

Big disappointment was my fullback, Thompson, who was caught in an academics scandal when he was having other people take his tests. I had to suspend him for 2 games. I didn't have to, of course, but I wanted it to be as realistic as possible.

After the win against Penn State, #2 LSU lost to #25 Florida, so I now took over the #2 spot and got a foot in the door for the National Championship against #1 USC. A rematch in the bowl game? I'm looking forward to it!