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Miami will take its No. 25 ranking and young defense on the road for the first time this season when the Hurricanes face Appalachian State on Saturday in Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Kickoff is at noon ET for the ESPN telecast.Despite starting three freshman linebackers in the opener and rotating a sophomore defensive back in at one spot in the second game, the Hurricanes have dominated their first two opponents by a combined 108-13 score.Florida A&M and Florida Atlantic managed only 69 yards rushing with just another 342 passing.Freshman linebacker Michael Pinckney leads the team in tackles with 12 stops after recording nine against Florida Atlantic with a sack-and-a-half. He and freshman Shaq Quarterman, who has been in on 10 tackles, have both started the first two games.Freshman Zach McCloud started the opener but gave way to nickelback Jaquan Johnson, a sophomore, against FAU as the Hurricanes slightly altered their scheme. McCloud has four tackles with one for a loss. Johnson has seven tackles.But its not just the freshmen who are going to have to adjust to the situation.To be honest with you, its my first road trip with this team and with this staff, coach Mark Richt said. Its not like its old hat for us and everybody knows what theyre doing. Everybody is brand new.First time travel. First time noon game. A noon game is different. Last two games, a 6 oclock start at home. Everything was the same back-to-back. That was very comfortable. By Game 2, we knew what was happening.Now were traveling. Its a little different.Appalachian State will be a much bigger challenge for the Hurricanes than what they had in their first two games in friendly Hard Rock Stadium, and it goes beyond simply being in unfriendly environs for the first time.The Mountaineers certainly are not overwhelmed by the prospect of taking on big-name opponents. While still an FCS team, they beat Michigan in Ann Arbor in 2007, and last year in their first season of bowl eligibility at the FBS level went 11-2 and beat Ohio in their bowl game. That made them the first team to win a bowl game in their first season on the FBS level.This year they opened the season by nearly upsetting SEC East Division favorite Tennessee in Knoxville, leading 13-3 early on before falling 20-13 in overtime. The Vols got their touchdown in overtime by recovering a fumble in the end zone or else the Mountaineers would have had an opportunity to win it with a field goal.Appalachian State has a veteran quarterback in junior Taylor Lamb, who was 15-of-23 passing for 108 yards against Tennessee, and an outstanding running back in senior Marcus Cox.Cox rushed for 115 yards on 24 carries against the Vols and came back last week to run for 133 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-7 win over Old Dominion. He ranks fourth in school history with 4,336 career rushing yards.Were very excited this week to host Miami, for obvious reasons, Mountaineers coach Scott Satterfield said. Its the biggest opponent that weve ever had come to our campus to play a football game. In particular, what theyre bringing in here is the tradition of a school thats won national championships, thats won Heisman Trophies, all the accolades that theyve won over the years.And not only that, youre bringing in a Mark Richt-coached team in here, a team that last year won eight games and has started off really well. Theyre ranked in the top 25 in both polls for the first time I think since 2013.Theyre pretty hot, too, Satterfield said.Were excited about playing them, Satterfield said. No. 1 playing them and No. 2 playing them here in front of our crowd, which will be the largest crowd weve had in the history of our school.The fans must be looking forward to it Miamis visit to the 23,150-seat stadium. 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Each of Houstons starters scored in double figures as the Rockets improved to 2-0 against the Spurs this season, with both victories coming on the road. They also moved within 3 1/2 games of San Antonio (22-7) for the lead the Southwest Division. Shoes Ireland Shop . Now, correct me if Im wrong but I saw one official distinctly pointing at the net indicating a good goal but after an inconclusive review they overturned the goal. Shouldnt the ruling on the ice (good goal) stand after an inconclusive review? Why was this overturned? James Veaudry Pembroke, ON -- Hey Kerry, Youll get a lot of these, but why was the Montreal goal against Nashville Saturday night overturned? Eller puts the puck on net and the on ice ruling from the ref behind the net is a Montreal goal.For the first time in five weeks, theres a new No. 1 in ESPNs NFL Power Rankings. The New England Patriots have wrested away the top spot from the Dallas Cowboys this week.ESPNs power panel (a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities) completely shuffled the top 10, with the Kansas City Chiefs moving up to No. 3 and the New York Giants leaping nine spots to cap off the top five.Methodology note: These rankings reflect which teams voters think would win head-to-head matchups. Higher-ranked teams would be favored against lower-ranked teams. Coming off a win doesnt guarantee a jump, and coming off a loss doesnt guarantee a fall.Check out the rest of the league and where each team ranks.Previous rankings: Week 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | PreseasonESPN Stats & Information contributed the following research.1. New England Patriots2016 record: 11-2 | Week 14 ranking: 2Tom Brady has now thrown 11 touchdowns with one interception with Rob Gronkowski off the field this season. Brady and the Patriots are still thriving without their top offensive weapon, but they could miss him against the Broncos this week. Brady is 2-7 overall in his career at Denver, including playoffs.2. Dallas Cowboys2016 record: 11-2 | Week 14 ranking: 1The past two weeks the Cowboys have averaged 12.0 points per game, committed five turnovers and converted two of their 24 third-down plays (8.3 percent). Is this just a blip on the radar or is it cause for concern? Well get a better idea this week when the Boys play the Bucs.3. Kansas City Chiefs2016 record: 10-3 | Week 14 ranking: 7The Chiefs are now 20-3 since Week 7 of last season, best in the NFL. The Chiefs have a plus-27 turnover margin in that time. Next closest? The Raiders at plus-16. The Chiefs look to keep on rolling against the Titans in Week 15.4. Oakland Raiders2016 record: 10-3 | Week 14 ranking: 3Derek Carr posted a career-worst 9.4 Total QBR in Week 14 against the Chiefs. Why did Carr struggle so much? Was it his finger? The cold? The Chiefs defense? Well uncover some answers when the Raiders head to San Diego in Week 15.5. New York Giants2016 record: 9-4 | Week 14 ranking: 14The Giants are 9-4 but currently have a minus-5 turnover differential this season. Its not easy to win when you dont win the turnover battle, but the Giants have found a way. The Giants take on the Lions, a team with the fourth-fewest giveaways (10), on Sunday.6. Atlanta Falcons2016 record: 8-5 | Week 14 ranking: 10The offense continues to light it up, but Vic Beasley Jr. has been lighting up opposing quarterbacks for the Falcons this season. Beasley has 13.5 sacks, tied for most in the NFL, and six forced fumbles (most in the NFL), and could pad those stats against Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers this Sunday.7. Seattle Seahawks2016 record: 8-4-1 | Week 14 ranking: 4Russell Wilson lost by more than 10 points for the first time in his career Sunday, thanks to a career-high five interceptions. Wilson now has two touchdowns and eight interceptions his past three games, and this week he plays a team he has lost three straight against: the Rams.8. Pittsburgh Steelers2016 record: 8-5 | Week 14 ranking: 5Since his return from suspension, LeVeon Bell has accounted for about 58 percent of the Steelers touches (rushes and receptions) and 43 percent of the Steelers yards from scrimmage. Bell looks to rack up more offense this week against the Bengals, the team that ended his 2015 campaign.9. Detroit Lions2016 record: 9-4 | Week 14 ranking: 8The Lions have won five straight and eight of their past nine. During the five-game winning streak, the defense has allowed 15.6 points per game. If the defense can keep it up, especially against the Giants this week, it will help the Lions compensate for QB Matthew Staffords injured finger.10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers2016 record: 8-5 | Week 14 ranking: 12Jameis Winstons sophomore success has been a great story, but the Buccaneers have forced 25 turnovers this season, tied for most in the NFL. Tampas defense will look to disrupt the host Cowboys on Sunday night.11. Green Bay Packers2016 record: 7-6 | Week 14 ranking: 11The Packers are 3-0 since QB Aaron Rodgers said the team could run the table. Rodgers has been great during the stretch (73.9 completion percentage, 7-0 TD-INT), but give credit to the defense too. The defensive unit has allowed an average of 12.0 points per game the past three weeks, and will look to stifle a lackluster Bears offense in Week 15.12. Baltimore Ravens2016 record: 7-6 | Week 14 ranking: 6Joe Flacco is averaging a career-high 42 passes per game this season, and the Ravens are averaging 86.0 rushing yards per game, second fewest in team history. Its not the balance that brought the Ravens their most success, but it has them in the hunt. The Ravens look to balance things out against the Eagles on Sunday.13. Denver Broncos2016 record: 8-5 | Week 14 ranking: 9The Broncos are not only in real danger of missing the playoffs following their loss to the Titans, but also of losing out. Their next three games are against the Patriots, Chiefs and Raiders, teams who are a combined 30-8 this season. Good luck, champs.14. Washington Redskins2016 record: 7-5-1 | Week 14 ranking: 13When the Redskins run well, they win. They are 5-1-1 this season when topping 100 yards rushing and 2-4 when they dont. The Redskins take on the Panthers in Week 15, who have allowed the fifth-fewest rushing yards this season (90.2 per game).15. Minnesota Vikings2016 record: 7-6 | Week 14 ranking: 15Did you know? Sam Bradford has completed at least 70 percent of his passes in six straight games, something only Peyton Manning, Drew Brees and Joe Montana have done since the AFL-NFL merger. The Vikings are 2-4 in those games. Can Bradford keep it going against the Colts in Week 15?166.dddddddddddd Tennessee Titans2016 record: 7-6 | Week 14 ranking: 19Marcus Mariota went 6-of-20 in Sundays win, but the Titans defense showed it can win games too. Brian Orakpo (10.0) and Derrick Morgan (9.0) each had a sack Sunday, and are the only pair of teammates with at least 9.0 sacks each this season. Theyll be chasing after QB Alex Smith at Kansas City this week.17. Houston Texans2016 record: 7-6 | Week 14 ranking: 22The Texans are 4-0 in division games this season, one of three teams undefeated in division play, which gives them a nice leg up in the AFC South race. Another division foe in the Jaguars awaits them Sunday.18. Miami Dolphins2016 record: 8-5 | Week 14 ranking: 16Ryan Tannehills season could be over, but dont write off the Dolphins just yet. Matt Moore is 13-12 in his career as a starter (.520 winning percentage), which is a better record than Tannehill (.481). Moores last start and win were against the Dolphins Week 15 opponent: the Jets.19. Arizona Cardinals2016 record: 5-7-1 | Week 14 ranking: 17The Cardinals keep digging themselves holes they cant crawl out of. The Cardinals have been outscored by 42 points in the first and third quarters this season, but have outscored opponents by 64 in the second and fourth quarters. Arizona looks to buck that trend in their home finale against the Saints.20. Cincinnati Bengals2016 record: 5-7-1 | Week 14 ranking: 24The Bengals have their first winning streak of the season! Thats two straight wins for Cincy, and two straight games in which they allowed zero points in the first half. That might be tougher to do against the Steelers this week than against the Eagles and Browns though.21. San Diego Chargers2016 record: 5-8 | Week 14 ranking: 21Melvin Gordon and Joey Bosa were both hurt Sunday, and hopefully neither is serious. The Chargers injured reserve is currently 17 players deep, so the team could use some good news on Gordon and Bosa. Whats left of the Chargers will host the Raiders this Sunday.22. Carolina Panthers2016 record: 5-8 | Week 14 ranking: 23QB Cam Newton has completed 43.0 percent of his passes the past four weeks, but the Panthers are 2-2 in that stretch and averaging a respectable 22.5 points per game. Imagine what the Panthers could be doing with Newton playing at even an average level. Carolina heads to Washington for Monday Night Football in Week 15.23. New Orleans Saints2016 record: 5-8 | Week 14 ranking: 26Drew Brees has thrown no touchdowns and three interceptions in each of his past two games, the first quarterback to do so in back-to-back games since Tyler Palko in 2011. No quarterback has done it in three straight, so expect a better day for Brees against the Cardinals in Week 15.24. Indianapolis Colts2016 record: 6-7 | Week 14 ranking: 25Here are the Colts points scored their past three games: 7, 41, 17. Granted the seven-point effort was without Andrew Luck, but still, the Colts cant seem to string together consecutive strong efforts, and it has them sitting at 6-7 and on the outside looking in. Road games at Minnesota and Oakland the next two weeks could decide their season.25. Buffalo Bills2016 record: 6-7 | Week 14 ranking: 18The Bills have allowed 28.3 points per game since Week 7, third most in the NFL in that time, besting only the Browns and 49ers. The Bills fixed the offense by firing their offensive coordinator, which means the defense-minded Ryan brothers could be next. If the Bills give the Browns their first win this week, that could happen sooner rather than later.26. New York Jets2016 record: 4-9 | Week 14 ranking: 29Bryce Petty just led the largest road comeback in Jets history. Seriously. Dont get too excited though. The Jets past two wins have come against the Browns (0-13) and 49ers (1-12). The Dolphins, Patriots and Bills remain on the Jets schedule.27. Philadelphia Eagles2016 record: 5-8 | Week 14 ranking: 20Carson Wentz is on pace to throw 613 passes this season, which would be an Eagles franchise record. Having a rookie throw that much is not a recipe for success, and with four straight losses, it obviously hasnt been. The Eagles head to Baltimore in Week 15.28. Chicago Bears2016 record: 3-10 | Week 14 ranking: 28The Bears might not be winning every week, but theyre hanging in there. They have five losses by six or fewer points, including each of their past two losses. The Bears will have their hands full with the Packers this week.29. San Francisco 49ers2016 record: 1-12 | Week 14 ranking: 31Colin Kaepernick has failed to complete 50 percent of his passes in seven of the eight second halves he has played in this season. He has a 71.7 completion percentage in first halves this season, but his post-halftime struggles arent helping the 49ers.30. Los Angeles Rams2016 record: 4-9 | Week 14 ranking: 27The Rams defense was the teams saving grace early on this season, allowing the fifth-fewest points per game through Week 11. Since then, the Rams have allowed a league-worst 39.0 points per game. The Rams held the Seahawks to a field goal the last time they played, but will that happen again this week?31. Jacksonville Jaguars2016 record: 2-11 | Week 14 ranking: 30The Jaguars have held a lead on only 11.7 percent of their offensive plays this season. Thats worse than the 0-13 Browns (13.2 percent) and the 1-12 49ers (21.1 percent). Can the Jags hold a lead against the Texans on Sunday?32. Cleveland Browns2016 record: 0-13 | Week 14 ranking: 32This edition of the Power Rankings runs on Dec. 13. That will mark the one-year anniversary of the Browns last win, a 24-10 victory over the 49ers with Johnny Manziel starting at QB. The Browns have lost 16 straight since, and look to avoid 17 straight in Buffalo this week. ' ' '