Game 577: With INT and FG in third OT, UMass finally extinguishes Liberty Flame in game of Independents, 62-59

With INT and FG in third OT, UMass finally extinguishes Liberty Flame in game of Independents, 62-59 Amherst, MASS – UMass overcame a 14-point deficit in Q4 and tied Liberty with 25 seconds left before playing three overtimes to win … Continue reading

Game 576: Rainey’s romp through rain sends FDU-Florham past Widener Pride, 21-17

Rainey’s romp through rain sends FDU-Florham past Widener Pride, 21-17 Madison, NJ – A 59-yard TD burst a minute into the final period by Widener RB Johnny Bauer (24 carries, 111 yards, 1 TD) got bested by FDU on its … Continue reading

Game 575: Slips, slides, and turnovers propel Rhode Island Rams in nor’easter over William and Mary, 21-10

Slips, slides, and turnovers propel Rhode Island Rams in nor’easter over William and Mary, 21-10 Kingston, RI – On an afternoon when the rain never stopped, and the pigskin slipped out easily and cleats provided little traction, the Rhode Island … Continue reading

Game 574: BC Eagles soar to No. 24 in win over Miami Hurricanes, 27-14

BC Eagles soar to No. 24 in win over Miami Hurricanes, 27-14 Chestnut Hill, MA – Boston College RB AJ Dillon returned from an ankle injury and the Eagle defense held the Miami Hurricanes to 305 offensive yards to win … Continue reading

Game 573: King leads Houston over Navy, 49-36

King leads Houston over Navy, 49-36 Annapolis – Navy outscored Houston in the first half of this American Athletic West clash, 24-21, but QB D’Eriq King led Houston to four second half touchdowns to sink Navy (2-5, 1-3), 49-36.  Navy’s … Continue reading

Game 572: “Headdy” Lamar leads Yale past Penn, 23-10

“Headdy” Lamar leads Yale past Penn, 23-10 Philadelphia – Yale RB Alan (“Headdy”, as dubbed by Guest Game Analyst Brian Donnelly) Lamar rushed for 179 yards and two TDs as the Bulldogs scored early, and their defense held Penn in … Continue reading

Game 571: Blue Hens suppress rise of the Phoenix with a 28-16 upset

Blue Hens suppress rise of the Phoenix with a 28-16 upset Newark, DE – The Fighting Blue Hens (4-2,2-1 CAA) came back from deficits in both halves to take a big win over the Elon Phoenix for contention to an … Continue reading

Game 570: Wilkes Colonels race past FDU-Florham Red Devils, 31-16

Wilkes Colonels race past FDU-Florham Red Devils, 31-16 Madison, NJ – Wilkes Colonels QB Jose Tabora passed for 313 yards and four TDs to score 31 first-half points to take an early, overwhelming lead to defeat the FDU-Florham Red Devils, … Continue reading

Game 569: Late game turnovers blow Houston Cougars past Tulsa’s Golden Hurricane, 41-26

Late game turnovers blow Houston Cougars past Tulsa’s Golden Hurricane, 41-26 Houston – A fitting ending to a sloppy but entertaining game seemed appropriate as the Houston Cougars scored three times, twice off turnovers, within 1:31 in the final period … Continue reading

Game 568: No. 4 Ohio State edges No. 9 Penn State in late comeback, 27-26

No. 4 Ohio State edges No. 9 Penn State in late comeback, 27-26 State College, PA – On a festive, sun-shiny day in the Happy Valley, Ohio State ended the long, emotional day for 110,889 mostly clad in white-out gear … Continue reading