The 2018 Reese\u2019s Senior Bowl was packed with talent. The South team dominated the North team 45-16.\u00a0Oklahoma quarterback Baker<\/strong> Mayfield<\/strong> headlined the game. But this game wasn\u2019t only about the Heisman Trophy winner. For the North team, they had Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen<\/strong>, Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee<\/strong>, and Mayfield to lead them in the first half. The first two quarters of play were dominated by the South team, as they led 18-3 at the break. Mayfield only played two drives, and finished 3-of-7 passing for nine yards. As unimpressive as it may sound, the NFL hopeful looked comfortable throwing the ball. Arizona State running back Kalen Ballage<\/strong> stole the show for the North team through the first two quarters. He rushed seven times for 45 yards, but trucked defenders along the way. The South team defense made Ballage work hard for every yard he gained. But he fought his way through for a solid first half. Switching to defense for the North, Mike<\/strong> McCray<\/strong> from Michigan really stood out. McCray was approaching the quarterback on every play, and ended the half with 4 total tackles.<\/p>\n For the South team, two players stood out in the first half. San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny<\/strong> took a short pass 73 yards for a huge touchdown to give his team the big lead. But Western Kentucky quarterback Mike White<\/strong> also stood out. An NFL hopeful, White looked poised in the pocket and made every correct throw. He finished the day 8-of-11 for 128 yards and one touchdown. LSU wide receiver D.J. Chark<\/strong> led the receiving stats until Penny\u2019s touchdown reception. He said that he \u201cknew we would share playing time\u201d when asked about his playing time during the game. On his 75-yard touchdown, Chark stated, \u201c I was excited to get in the endzone.\u201d<\/p>\n Josh Allen led the North team on a comeback rally to begin the second half. He threw a 16-yard pass to Tyler Conklin<\/strong> from Central Michigan to cut the deficit to just eight. Then Allen threw a beautifully-placed ball to Durham Smythe<\/strong> from Notre Dame that made it a two-point game.<\/p>\n UTSA standout Marcus Davenport<\/strong> played a stellar game. He recorded a fumble recovery touchdown in the third quarter that extended the big lead for the South. Amid all the hype around him and the criticism through the week, Davenport played up to the hype.<\/p>\n The South team brought it all in the second half. Not long after the fumble recovery touchdown, South Alabama\u2019s own Jeremy Reaves<\/strong> picked off Tanner Lee. The entire second half was mostly in part dominated by the South. Though Allen started a comeback, the North team never had enough to come back and get a win. Reese\u2019s Senior Bowl The 2018 Reese\u2019s Senior Bowl was packed with talent. The South team dominated the North team 45-16.\u00a0Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield headlined the game. But this game wasn\u2019t only about the Heisman Trophy winner. 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\nBoth teams were coached by NFL staffs. For the North team, they were led by Vance Joseph and the Denver Broncos coaching staff. The South team was led by Bill O\u2019Brien and the Houston Texans coaching staff. The Reese’s Senior Bowl was a quarterback showcase on Saturday as the top prospects showcased their skills one last time as collegiate athletes.<\/p>\nNorth Team Standouts<\/h2>\n
South Team Standouts<\/h2>\n
Second Half Comeback Rally<\/h2>\n
\nThe final game for these seniors was memorable. Just to be able to play in a nationally-televised game to end their career is something they will never forget. The Reese’s Senior Bowl provides great talent every year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"