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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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.
Continue readingNashville, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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