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

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 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