Duke Blue Devils struggle past Elon Phoenix, 26-3; Defense dominates

Duke introduced new Head Coach Manny Diaz at his first home game at Wallace Wade Stadium (our first also). His defense dominated FCS the Elon Phoenix. Their tough defense and errant passes by first-year QB Maalik Murphy caused his Blue Devils to struggle, but in the end they won 26-3.

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Bachmeier, Morin pace Wake Forest past NC A&T, 45-13

Wake Forest started off slowly against NC A&T and FCS program this past Friday. Even trailed 10-7 in second period. QB Hank Bachmeier brought rhythm to the offense and Taylor Morin provided electricity to take the lead and win the game, 45-13.

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Game 681:  Fast start by Maryland gives Auburn the blues in Music City

Nashville, TN – The Maryland Terrapins didn’t miss starting QB TauliaTagovailoa who opted out for the Music City Bowl.  With Sophomore Billy Edwards and Freshman Cameron Edge sharing duties under center, the Terps took a 21-0 lead over Auburn in … Continue reading

Game 580: Disciplined Memphis races and paces past Iowa State to win 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Memphis, TN – The Memphis Tigers (10-3) raced off to a 19-point lead in the first period to vanquish the Iowa State Cyclones (7-6) in the 64th AutoZone Liberty Bowl, 36-26.  Most impressively in front of an announced crowd of … Continue reading

Game 679: Duke defense and deception defeat Troy in 76 Birmingham Bowl

Birmingham, AL – Under Interim Head Coach Trooper Taylor, Duke’s defense held Troy’s intact offense in check, used some chicanery to score, and booted three field goals to win the 76 Birmingham Bowl, 17-10. The Blue Devil defense stopped the … Continue reading

Game 678: Army stops Navy at the one with :03 left to win 124th meeting

Foxboro, MA – At the 124th annual meeting between these radiational rivals, Army stopped Navy at the one-yard line with :03 left to win the first game ever played between them here, 17-11. The final outcome included controversies and question … Continue reading

Game 675: MTSU Blue Raider offense edges UTEP Miners in a game of cat-and-mouse

Murfreesboro, TN – On a brilliant, sunny afternoon to play football, the MTSU Blue Raider “O” stayed ahead of the UTEP Miners over the course of the game, but the visitors’ “O” came back to tie the score on three … Continue reading

Game 674: Miami (O.) defeats Buffalo Bulls to clinch MAC East title

Oxford, OH – The Miami Red Hawks relied on it strong defense and two touchdowns by Rashad Amos to subdue a feisty Buffalo Bulls (3-8, 3-4) team, 23-10. The Bulls almost pulled closer in the final minutes with a play … Continue reading

Game 673: Down 28-10, Toledo overcomes Bowling Green, 32-31

Bowling Green, OH – In the Battle of I-75, the Falcons of Bowling Green took a commanding lead in the first half. In the second, the Rockets of Toledo (9-1, 6-0) came back with big plays to put up 22 … Continue reading

No. 2 Michigan Wolverines humiliate Penn State

State College, PA – Amid the sign stealing and scouting scandal that banned head Coach Jim Harbaugh from the sideline, Michigan (10-0, 7-0) stayed on the ground for 32 straight plays and Penn State’s offense could not overcome the Wolverine … Continue reading