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A year ago, Portland State became just the third program in FCS history to defeat two FBS opponents in a single season.Following a disastrous performance in its first such matchup of 2016, an 0-2 record against the higher division is looking likely with Saturday nights visit to Washington, the eighth-ranked team in the FBS.The Vikings were the darlings of the FCS in 2015, knocking off Washington State and North Texas and finished second in the Big Sky after being picked to go 12th in the 13-team conference. They earned the schools first playoff appearance since 2000 and interim coach Bruce Barnum was rewarded with a five-year extension on his way to being named the Big Sky and STATS FCS Coach of the Year.While Barnums team may have been overlooked at times last season, it is no longer sneaking up on anyone. It was picked by the Big Sky coaches to finish second in the league and was ranked 17th in the STATS FCS preseason poll.The 2016 season is only two games old, but 19th-ranked Portland State has hardly looked like one of the upper-echelon teams of the FCS.Opening against Division II Central Washington, the Vikings were penalized 10 times and trailed by five points after three quarters before scoring three touchdowns to pull away for a 43-26 win.Last weekend in a matchup with a San Jose State team that opened with a 35-point loss to Tulsa, Portland State turned the ball over six times in a 66-35 setback. Defense was the calling card for Barnums team in 2015, but it was run over for 642 yards -- including 409 on the ground -- in surrendering its most points since a 69-0 loss to Oregon in 2010.The road only gets tougher with its first matchup against a top-10 FBS team since that drubbing by the Ducks six years ago.We go into these games expecting to win, and we did last year, twice, Barnum said of facing FBS teams. The odds are against you in these money games, but we have the attitude of not losing the game before we get there. Well show up, we will fight, I can guarantee you that. There wont be any quit in us.Washington has enjoyed moderate success over the past few years but entered 2016 ranked in the AP preseason poll for the first time since 2003. Two game in and it is living up to preseason hype, leading Rutgers by 45 in a 48-13 win in the opener and scoring the first 42 points in last weeks 59-14 victory over Idaho.The Huskies have certainly made a believer out of Barnum, who has said they are a national title contender.If I was in front of the tote board, Id mortgage my house, he said, and put it on the Huskies.The programs first Pac-12 title since 2000 is on the minds of Huskie fans and sophomore quarterback Jake Browning is a big reason why.Browning tied the school record with five touchdown passes last week to give him eight on the season to just one interception. His 74.5 completion percentage is fourth-best in the FBS among those with at least 50 attempts and his average of 10.6 yards per attempt ranks sixth.He now gets to take on defense that is struggling against the pass.The Vikings were 12th in the FCS in opponent passer rating last season, intercepting 18 passes. Theyve yet to pick off a pass this year and have the FCS 12th-worst opponent QB rating.While the defense is off to a slow start, Portland States rushing attack hasnt missed a beat from last season.The Vikings rank in the top 20 in the FCS in run yards (244 per game) and average (5.4), with dual-threat quarterback Alex Kuresa and seniors Paris Penn and Nate Tago all rushing for at least 150 yards. Penn is averaging 8.6 per attempt and Kuresa has already amassed 587 total yards with five touchdowns.Portland States quarterback is the best runner weve seen yet. Hes hard to tackle, said Washington coach Chris Petersen, who played quarterback at Portland State from 1993-94. Portland State does a great job with their offense. Its a really good scheme, theyre playing to their strengths and their quarterback really makes some things happen.Kuresa, however, didnt have one of his better performances last week, throwing a career-high three interceptions. It didnt help that senior Darnell Adams, Portland States leading receiver of 2015, was injured on the first offensive play and is unlikely to play this week.Safety Walter Santiago, a senior captain, was also injured on the defenses first play and is done for the year.In its only other meeting with Washington in 2012, Portland State trailed 45-0 at halftime and went on to lose 52-13.The Huskies, very fast football team, Barnum said. Theyre ranked eighth, were ranked 19th, so, you know, we should be in it. Hank Lauricella . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. Shaun Bodiford . -- Eastern Kentucky thrives off creating havoc for others. https://www.cheapnfljerseyschina.co/roy-ruskusky-jersey-for-sale/ .ca NHL Power Rankings for the second straight week, ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche. Jamie Thompson .ca NBA Power Rankings, ahead of the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. Al Del Greco . Aduriz headed home Markel Susaetas cross in the sixth minute to open the scoring at San Mames Stadium. He bettered that with a long-range blast that went in off the goal frame in the 18th, and converted a penalty in the 72nd after Diego Mainz was sent off for fouling Aduriz with only the goalkeeper to beat.Harry Kane leads the way in the Sky Sports Fantasy Football team of the week after his two goals in Tottenhams 3-0 victory over Bournemouth on Super Sunday. The Spurs striker is joined by Graziano Pelle and Sadio Mane after their late antics in Southamptons dramatic 3-2 win over Liverpool, while a couple of Norwichs top performers star after their much-needed victory at West Brom. Sky Sports Fantasy Football Not got a team yet? Theres still plenty of weekly and monthly prizes to be won this season. Heres this weeks top scoring Sky Sports Fantasy Football line-up... Sky Sports Fantasy Football Team of the Week - Gameweek 33 John Ruddy (£4.5m)The Norwich goalkeeper notched only his third clean sheet from 20 starts, and his sides first on the road this season, at The Hawthorns as the Canaries built on last weeks goalless draw with Manchester City with a 1-0 win.Federico Fernandez (£5.4m)Swansea defender Fernandezs 26-game wait for a first goal of the season is at an end and he made it into the Fantasy Football team of the week as a result. Gylfi Sigurdssons free-kick bounced in off the centre-back to give the Swans a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa, with the clean sheet also helping the mere 1.68 per cent of Sky Sports Fantasy Football managers with the former Napoli player in their sides. Federico Fernandez was on target as Swansea edged out Villa Ashley Williams (£6m)Sky Sports Fantasy Football bosses will be well aware of taking on lowly Villa, and those who did so by selecting Fernandez or Williams particularly reaped the rewards, with the Welshman securing the Sky Sports Man of the Match award to go with his clean sheet. Chris Smalling (£6.9m)The England defender upset more Sky Sports Fantasy Football bosses as he succeeded in the ominous task of keeping Sergio Aguero quiet on Super Sunday, racking up a league-high 14th clean sheet in the process.Cesc Fabregas (£8.7m) Cesc Fabregas late penalty salvaged a point for Chelsea Opta stats revealed that Fabregas double in Chelseas 2-22 draw against West Ham was his first brace in a Premier League game since December 2009.ddddddddddddThe Blues midfielder collected 14 points for Sky Sports Fantasy Football managers on Saturday as his, and his clubs, renaissance continued.Manuel Lanzini (£5m)The West Ham winger added to his already impressive montage of stunning strikes with another beauty to open the scoring at Stamford Bridge.Robbie Brady (£5.7m)It was all about Brady at The Hawthorns on Saturday as he scored the only goal of the game for Norwich against West Brom, earning him the Sky Sports Man of the Match award. The Republic of Ireland international has picked up 107 Fantasy Football points so far this season, more than any other member of the Canaries squad. Norwich Citys Robbie Brady celebrates his winner at West Brom Sadio Mane (£7.6m)Manes hopes of making this weeks team looked bleak when he was sat on the bench until half-time at St Marys, with his Southampton team-mates 2-0 down against Liverpool. However, the Senegalese star was introduced after the interval and made all the difference for Ronald Koemans men, hitting two goals, including an 86th-minute winner, to secure a thrilling 3-2 win for the Saints.Alex Iwobi (£4m)The 19-year-old winger has grasped the recent opportunities with two hands. Having impressed in Arsenal Champions League exit in Barcelona, Iwobi marked his first Premier League start by netting his sides second in Saturday 2-0 victory at Everton.Harry Kane (£9.3m) Harry Kane: Two goals in Tottenhams 3-0 victory over Bournemouth Kane was Sky Sports Fantasy Footballs top performer this weekend with 16 points as his two goals helped Tottenham to a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth. The England international scooped the MOTM bonus for his double, moving him to 192 points for the season - second only behind Leicester star Jamie Vardy.Graziano Pelle (£8.1m)Pelle was just one point behind Kane in this weekends top Sky Sports Fantasy Football performers after being named MOTM for his goal in Southamptons victory over Liverpool. The Italian grabbed a double in Saints win at Stoke in his previous appearance, which ended a 19-week goal drought.Who would make your Team of the Week? Leave a comment or tweet us @SkyFootball. 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