Week Six of Steveo’s Salvos: Rutgers HC Greg “What comes around, goes around”; Guru Finebaum – Not!; SMU Quitters; Our game: South Carolina at No. 13 Kentucky; Week Five and six; Lesson learned, Scotty?;  Upside down Big Twelve; Saban’s surprises ahead

We look for QB Will Levis and RB Chris Rodriguez to keep the Cats moving on offense.  In the two SEC losses by the Gamecocks, Georgia and Arkansas scored 48 and 44 points respectively.  Don’t expect the Wildcats to be any different especially after falling to Ole Miss.

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Game 641: UTSA overcomes late Middle Tennessee threat to win ConferenceUSA openers for both teams

UTSA QB Frank Harris dazzled until three picks killed the Road Runner momentum, and Middle Tennessee threatened to come back trailing 38-30 late in the game.  However, it took a defensive stand and a 45-yard scoring drive with 1:32 left to seal a 45-30 victory for UTSA.

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Game 640: Diliello and Defense lead Austin Peay in comeback over Eastern Kentucky

Very impressive today was the coaching by 32-year-old HC Scotty Walden and his staff. Their half-time adjustments paid off immensely late in this game. The win here will probably weigh heavily for a bid to the FCS playoffs.

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Game 639: Nittany Lions Roar past Auburn Tigers with run game and takeaways

The Penn State Nittany Lions displayed an improved running game at Auburn averaging 6.3 yards per carry with all five TDs of the rushing variety.  Their bend-but-not-break-defense intercepted two passes and recovered two fumbles on the way to achieving a 41-12 victory over Auburn.

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Week Three 2022 Steveo’s Salvos: Penn State at Auburn, Week Two notes, Comfort Zone, The other Independent, On Track

Freshman, five-star RB Nick Singleton carried ten times for 179 yards and two TDs on rushes of 70 and 44 yards.  Ohio U.’s defense does not match the speed and quickness of Auburn’s, but adjustments by Penn State to mix the run in with a good passing attack provides more confidence this weekend.

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Game 638:  Demon Deacons take wind out of Commodores’ sails, 45-25

Nashville, TN – Attempting to build on their unusual, quick, 2-0 start, the Vanderbilt Commodores took a turn for the normal when the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest (2-0) derailed their early season momentum with a 45-25 win in newly-named … Continue reading

Game 637: Bama blasts Utah State, why bother?

Bama blasted Utah State last Saturday, 55-0, and it could have been a lot worse.  Why does Saban insist on finding the best players in the nation and then seek teams for his schedule not even close to his level of talent?

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Game 636: Late scores in two halves propel Penn State past Purdue in Big Ten openers

With 2:27 left, Clifford displayed the reason why his Head Coach relied on his sixth season of experience.  On this last sequence of plays, he completed five of his next six passes including a 27 yarder to Tinsley to get to Purdue’s 10.  His next throw went to Lee who swung out behind the Boilermakers’ left side uncovered to grab Clifford’s lofted pass for the winning score. 

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Game 635: WKU Hilltoppers turn back APU Governors in college football’s season opener

Collegefootballfan.com attended its 635 college football game since 1979. Check out our review of the Western Kentucky vs Austin Peay opener. Competitive game between two teams that will improve as the season goes on. We head to Penn State -Purdue and Alabama – Utah State for Games 636 and 637 next weekend!

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Game 628, College Football Week 11: Wake Forest Deacs leave NC State Wolfpack trailing and howling, 45-42

Winston-Salem, NC – NC State outgained Wake Forest’s potent offense, but despite WFU’s turnovers, errant passes, and multiple muffs, this 45-42 win by the Demon Deacs leave NC State Wolfpack trailing and howling after CFF.com’s 628th college football game.   The … Continue reading