Origin Games
Origin Games
The great performances and memorable games of athletes on their way to stardom.
Peyton Manning's First Start 1994
Freshman QB Peyton Manning takes over for inured starting QB, Todd Helton, for Tennessee playing against SEC foe Mississippi State.
Peyton Manning's Shootout Tim Couch 1997
The #1 overall picks of the 1998 and 1999 NFL drafts, quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Tim Couch, face off in an epic shootout between Tennessee and Kentucky.
Peyton Manning's Collegiate Comeback 1995
Down 24-9 just after halftime to rival Kentucky, Peyton Manning led a second-half comeback to secure the win for the Volunteers.
Eli Manning Squares off with South Carolina 2003
Ole Miss QB Eli Manning throws for 391 yards and 3 touchdowns in a game vs. SEC opponent South Carolina.
Jay Cutler vs. Eli Manning: Shootout in the SEC 2002
Eli Manning leads Ole Miss against the Vanderbilt Commodores and quarterback Jay Cutler in a high-scoring SEC contest.
DeAngelo Williams Runs Wild on Eli Manning 2003
Ole Miss QB Eli Manning had a game of mixed results in a 4 touchdown performance against Memphis, whose star running back DeAngelo Williams scored 3 touchdowns himself.
Calvin Johnson's First ACC Game 2004
Freshman WR Calvin Johnson bursts onto the scene for Georgia Tech in his first ACC game, against none other than a ranked Clemson Tigers team.
Calvin Johnson vs Eddie Royal 2006
Calvin Johnson and the #24 Yellow Jackets go to Blacksburg looking to upend #11 Virginia Tech with their own star receiver Eddie Royal.
Notre Dame's Brady Quinn Fends Off Calvin Johnson 2006
Calvin Johnson and his Georgia Tech team attempt to upset #2 Notre Dame, led by Brady Quinn and Jeff Samardzija, the first week of the 2006 season.
Matthew Stafford and AJ Green vs. Kentucky 2008
Georgia QB Matthew Stafford put up a big passing performance, including finding freshman AJ Green for a TD, in a battle vs. Kentucky in 2008.
Georgia's Matthew Stafford, Knowshon Moreno, & AJ Green Biltz Vanderbilt 2008
Georgia QB Matthew Stafford shows grit, freshman WR AJ Green shines and RB Knowshon Moreno delivers for Georgia against Vanderbilt.
Georgia's Matthew Stafford, Knowshon Moreno, & AJ Green vs. Auburn 2008
The trio of QB Matthew Stafford, WR AJ Green, and RB Knowshon Moreno once again led Georgia in a tough SEC battle.
NC State's Russell Wilson Rains TDs on Florida State 2009
NC State QB Russell Wilson provides a look at his future as the sophomore throws 5 touchdowns against the Florida State Seminoles.
Boston College's Luke Kuechly Challenges Russell Wilson 2010
NC State star QB, Russell Wilson, rises to the occasion in a monumental challenge against defensive star LB Luke Kuechly and Boston College.
Russell Wilson & DeAndre Hopkins Square Off 2010
NC State star QB Russell Wilson does everything he can in a matchup against Clemson and their star WR DeAndre Hopkins.
NC State's Philip Rivers Takes on #13 Clemson 2001
Sophomore QB Philip Rivers throws four touchdown passes, 3 to Jerricho Cotchery, in a high-scoring game against Clemson.
Philip Rivers Carries NC State 2003
Star QB Philip Rivers carries the load with his arm once again in a tight game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
North Carolina's Julius Peppers vs. Philip Rivers 2001
NC State QB Philip Rivers goes up against Lombardi Award Winner, North Carolina Tar Heel star DL Julius Peppers.
Jimmy V's Cardiac Pack vs. Michael Jordan 1983
Michael Jordan and the North Carolina Tar Heels against Jimmy Valvano's miraculous Wolfpack team in the 1983 ACC Tournament.
Michael Jordan Last Home Game vs. Jay Bilas 1984
Michael Jordan leads UNC against Johnny Dawkins, Jay Bilas, Mark Alarie, and Duke in Jordan's final regular-season ACC game in college.
Virginia's Ralph Sampson Duels with Michael Jordan 1983
Michael Jordan, Sam Perkins, and the Tar Heels face off with Player of the Year Ralph Sampson and the Virginia Cavaliers in 1983.
1995 ACC Championship: Tim Duncan vs. Rasheed Wallace & Jerry Stackhouse
Tim Duncan and Randolph Childress battle Rasheed Wallace and Jerry Stackhouse for the 1995 ACC Championship.
ACC Championship 1996: Tim Duncan Battles Stephon Marbury
Tim Duncan and Wake Forest take on Stephon Marbury and Georgia Tech for the 1996 ACC Championship.
Wake Forest's Tim Duncan Challenges Virginia 1995
"The Big Fundamental," Tim Duncan, is on display in the semifinals of the 1995 ACC Tournament against Virginia.
Chris Paul Wheels and Deals vs. UNC 2005
Chris Paul led the Wake Forest Demon Deacons against the #3 North Carolina Tar Heels in 2005.
JJ Redick Trades Shots with Chris Paul 2005
Chris Paul and the Demon Deacons battle against JJ Redick, Shelden Williams, and the Duke Blue Devils.
Chris Paul Sets College Career High 2004
Freshman Chris Paul delivers a then career-high scoring performance for undefeated Wake Forest in an ACC matchup with the Clemson Tigers.
Chris Paul Hustles for a Win 2005
In a rough contest, Chris Paul displays his fire and defensive prowess as well as his offensive playmaking in an ACC matchup with Virginia.
1998 ACC Championship: Duke vs. Vince Carter & North Carolina
Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison lead the Tar Heels in the 1998 ACC Tournament Championship Game against Duke.
Georgia Tech Takes Vince Carter to OT 1998
Vince Carter played a pivotal role in an incredible double-overtime game between the Tar Heels and Yellow Jackets.
Vince Carter & Antawn Jamison Posterize Maryland 1998
Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison in an overtime battle with Maryland in the 1998 ACC Tournament.
Vince Carter Shines vs. Duke 1998
Vince Carter had what many refer to as the "greatest missed dunk of all time" in this episode of the North Carolina vs. Duke rivalry.
Shaq Brawls with Tennessee 1992
Shaquille O'Neal and LSU take on Allan Houston and Tennessee in a heated and memorable battle in the 1992 SEC Tournament.
Shaq Rattles Rims vs. Spreewell & Horry 1992
Shaquille O'Neal and LSU take on Latrell Spreewell, Robert Horry, and the Alabama Crimson Tide in SEC basketball action.
Shaq Brawl Resists Rick Pitino's #16 Kentucky 1991
#14 LSU and #16 Kentucky in a matchup between LSU big man Shaquille O'Neal and the Rick Pitino-led Wildcats.