Pavia's pose, Brohm's big win: Week 8's CFB superlatives

"There were acrobatic catches, Heisman poses, left-handed completions, successful fake punts and, of course, trolling. Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm strengthened his resume as an underdog, Minnesota's conservative punt paid off and California's mascot delivered a blow to Bill Belichick and North Carolina. With the busy week, we handed out several nontraditional superlatives for Week 8 of the college football season."

"Louisville entered Hard Rock Stadium unranked and with a seven-game losing streak against AP top-5 opponents as undefeated Miami awaited. The No. 2-seeded Hurricanes were double digit favorites, however, history and the betting mark didn't take into account the Cardinals head coach, Jeff Brohm. Brohm has found unlikely success as an underdog. Prior to Friday, he had secured three victories as an unranked opponent against an AP top-5 opponent - which was improved to four after Louisville stunned Miami in a 24-21 victory."

"Vanderbilt defeated LSU in a statement win at home for the program -- and Diego Pavia's Heisman case. Pavia threw for 160 yards and a score, while running for two touchdowns on the ground. He's the second Vanderbilt quarterback over the last 20 seasons with multiple rushing touchdowns against an AP top-10 opponent. The senior quarterback is now up to 1,409 passing yards with 14 touchdowns and just four interceptions."

Week 8 featured acrobatic catches, Heisman moments, left-handed completions, successful fake punts and notable trolling. Louisville, unranked and facing a seven-game losing streak vs. AP top-5 teams, upset No. 2 Miami under Jeff Brohm, improving his record to four wins when facing top-5 opponents and marking his first such victory with the Cardinals. Vanderbilt beat LSU as Diego Pavia threw for 160 yards and a touchdown and ran for two scores, raising his season totals to 1,409 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions. Minnesota's conservative punt succeeded, and California's mascot confronted Bill Belichick and North Carolina.

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