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 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 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 564: QB Malcolm Perry leads Navy ground game over out-manned Lehigh, 51-21

QB Malcolm Perry leads Navy ground game over out-manned Lehigh, 51-21 Annapolis – In a mismatch, Navy led by QB Malcolm Perry who rushed for 223 yards and three TDs, mauled the FCS Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 51-21.  On the other … Continue reading

Game 563: Navy overcomes Memphis lead late in a driving rainstorm, 22-21

Navy overcomes Memphis lead late in driving rainstorm, 22-21 Annapolis – The US Naval Academy, not known for late comebacks with their vaunted, triple-option, overcame a 21-9 Memphis lead with two scores in the final period to edge the Tigers, … Continue reading