Steveo’s Salvos – December 2018

Collegefootballfan.com enjoyed our 40th straight season of attending as many college football games as we could this season, and it’s not over. Bowl season is upon. But let’s recap some of highlights of our 40th year traveling to our record-tying … Continue reading

Game 583: No. 22 Army defeats Navy for third consecutive rivalry win, 17-10

No. 22 Army defeats Navy for third consecutive rivalry win, 17-10 The Corps of Cadets hopped as President Trump sat among the Midshipman across from them during the second half. Philadelphia – In front of President Donald Trump and 66,729 … Continue reading

Game 582 : Colgate defeats James Madison advancing to FCS Quarterfinals as time expires, 23-20

Colgate defeats James Madison advancing to FCS Quarterfinals as time expires, 23-20   The Village of Hamilton, NY – Colgate PK Chris Puzzi converted a 38-yard FG as time expired to defeat James Madison (9-4) in a second round FCS … Continue reading

Game 581: PSU Nittany Lions dominate Maryland Terps on Senior day, 38-3

PSU Nittany Lions dominate Maryland Terps on Senior day, 38-3 State College – On Senior Day in Happy (Icy, Cold, Wet) Valley, Senior QB Trace McSorely scored two first quarter TDs to take an early lead while the Lion defense … Continue reading

Game 580: Abey, Smith lead Mids rushing attack through Golden Hurricanes, 37-29

Abey, Smith lead Mids rushing attack through Golden Hurricane, 37-29 Annapolis – Senior QB Zach Abey rushed for 128 yards and both he and FB Nelson Smith scored two rushing TDs to lead the Mids of Navy to their third … Continue reading

Game 579: Sanders and McSorely lead Penn State past Wisconsin, 22-10

Sanders and McSorely lead Penn State past Wisconsin, 22-10 State College- Still showing lingering signs of a sore right knee, Trace McSorely handed the ball off to Miles Sanders 23 times and Sanders revitalized the Penn State running game with … Continue reading

Game 578: NIU Huskies defuse Toledo Rockets one step closer to MAC West title, 38-16

NIU Huskies defuse Toledo Rockets one step closer to MAC West title, 38-16 Dekalb, ILL – The Toledo Rockets taunted and challenged the Mid-American Conference leading the NIU Huskies (now 7-3, 6-0) early on Wednesday evening. However, NIU DE Sutton … Continue reading

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