ATLANTA (September 3, 2008) – Utah became the second Non-BCS Conference School in as many years to go into the Big House and upend Michigan in the opening weekend of college football. Pre-season All-American kicker/punter Louie Sakoda catapulted the Utes to victory, going 4-4 on field goals, including makes from 28, 43, 41, and he capped off his day with a 53-yard bomb. Showing off his dual-threat ability, Sakoda also averaged 47 yards on 6 punts, with 3 over 50 yards and pinning Michigan inside the 20-yard line 3 times.
For his outstanding play, Louie Sakoda is awarded the “Legends Nike Game Ball” for the National Special Teams Player of the Week.
Each week during the 2008 college football season, the Legends Football Coaches Association (LFCA) will award a Legends Nike Game Ball to the respective schools of a National Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week. The LFCA will also present a game ball to the Offensive and Defensive Coordinator whose game plans made the biggest impact in their respective teams’ victory.
In addition to Sakoda, the LFCA will also award Legends Nike Game Balls to BYU quarterback Max Hall, Kentucky defensive tackle Myron Pryor, UCLA offensive coordinator Norm Chow and Alabama defensive coordinator Kevin Steele.
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| RK | Team | Record | PV RK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Alabama (19) | 12-1 | 2 |
| 2 |  LSU | 13-1 | 1 |
| 3 |  Oklahoma State | 12-1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Oregon | 12-2 | 5 |
| 5 |  Stanford | 11-2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Arkansas | 11-2 | 9 |
| 7 |  Boise State | 12-1 | 6 |
| 8 |  Houston | 13-1 | 20 |
| 9 |  USC | 10-2 | 7 |
| 10 |  Michigan State | 11-3 | 12 |