ATLANTA — Kellen Moore and those BCS busters from Boise State are off and running again, coming into the heart of mighty SEC country to beat up Georgia.
Moore threw for three touchdowns — giving him 102 in his career — and the No. 5 Broncos romped past the 19th-ranked Bulldogs 35-21 on Saturday night, boosting their hopes of making another run to a major bowl while dealing a huge blow to embattled Georgia coach Mark Richt.
Moore, the nation’s top-rated passer last season and expected to be a leading Heisman Trophy contender, carved up Georgia’s 3-4 defense after a sluggish start. He completed 28-of-34 for 261 yards, with his first scoring pass — a 17-yarder to freshman Matt Miller — giving him 100 for his brilliant career.
He had two more before to lead the Broncos to yet another marquee opening victory.
Wyoming 35, Weber State 32
LARAMIE — Brett Smith threw a touchdown pass to Robert Herron with 22 seconds left to lift Wyoming.
Smith threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns on 27-for-41 passing. The first pass attempt of his college career was intercepted by a defensive lineman when the ball slipped out of Smith’s hand. The turnover resulted in a Weber State touchdown.
After Weber State took a 32-28 lead late in the fourth quarter, Smith recovered and led a 13-play, 73-yard drive that was capped by his 9-yard touchdown pass.
Mike Hoke led Weber State, passing for 304 yards and two touchdowns. Josh Booker rushed for 117 yards and a score.
