You don’t get bonus points for big hits, but you certainly can prevent them.

Missouri safety Ian Simon did exactly that Saturday, blasting Vanderbilt RB Ralph Webb to stop a touchdown and lead our collection of Week 8’s biggest hits.

Alabama’s defense had back-to-back big hits to preserve its 19-14 victory over Tennessee.

One play after Jonathan Allen sacked Joshua Dobbs for a 9-yard loss, linebacker Ryan Anderson came off the edge for a strip-sack, which A’Shawn Robinson recovered.


Fullbacks love to hit. It’s a job requisite. Auburn fullback Kamryn Pettway, 6-1, 242 pounds, loves to hit even with the ball in his hands. He brushed aside Arkansas corner D.J. Dean before rocking Rohan Gaines for an impressive gain Saturday.

Last week, Alabama QB Jacob Coker scored one for the position by dropping his shoulder on an unsuspecting defender. This play is more typical of what happens to QBs when they encounter a different colored jersey: Auburn defensive end Gimel President delivers a Secret Service caliber hit on Arkansas QB Brandon Allen.

LSU quarterback Brandon Harris had a big night, throwing three touchdown passes. He also took a big hit from Western Kentucky’s Dejon Brown.