Middle Tennessee prevails in struggle against Kennesaw State, 14-5

Both teams have long ways to go. Against each other’s less than formidable defenses, MTSU averaged 4 yards per play and KSU averaged 3.1. Aside from Omari Kelly’s 61-yard punt return, not much offense on display here. However, we heard some explosive pad-popping from both defenses.

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Ohio U. Bobcats outlast CMU Chippewas, 27-25; Novarro totals 323 yards and two TDs for OU

The Ohio Bobcats took a commanding first half lead, 24-0. However, the CMU Chippewas put up a fight to fall in the second half, 27-25.

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South Alabama Jaguars roll favored Appalachian State, 48-14

The Jaguars outgained the Mountaineers in rushing, 320 yards to 119.  They averaged 7.4 yards per carry.  Guest Game Analyst Al Di Vite noted early on that the South Alabama offensive line just dominated ASU at the line of scrimmage.

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Middle Tennessee tops Tennessee Tech with 16 ticks remaining

Murfreesboro, TN – For the sake of time, this finished in thrilling fashion and Middle Tennessee won, 32-25. The game started just before 9 pm. The 3-hour delay came after much rain and thunder boomers. I woke up to leave … Continue reading

Just returned to HQ and working on updates

Attended Wake Forest 45-13 win over NC A&T on Friday and Duke’s 26-3 victory over Elon last night. Updating both game reviews. Please check back soon for some fun reports. We will be at Middle Tennessee vs. Tennessee Tech this … Continue reading

Montana State edges New Mexico, 35-31; wins with :04 left

Alburquerque, New Mexico –   Bronco Mendenhall’s New Mexico head coaching debut started out with a dominant lead.  However, Montana State scored three TDs in the last period to prevail, 35-31.  His Lobos led early in the second half, 31-14, thanks … Continue reading

Fifty Years of Tailgate Tales ranked No. 60

My book Fifty Years of Tailgate Tales: The Good, the Fun and the Ugly showed some encouraging progress this week. It landed at No. 60 among Amazon.com’s Kindle list in the category of “Guided Journals.” Still a long way to … Continue reading

Game 677: Troy trounces Appalachian State for Sun Belt title behind Vidal’s five TDs

Troy, AL – What started as a defensive slugfest turned into a late runaway as Trojan RB Kimani Vidal exploded for five rushing touchdowns among 233 yards on 26 carries for Troy to win the Sun Belt title, 49-23. In … Continue reading

Game 676: TXST Bobcats outlast USA Jaguars, 52-44

San Marcos, TX- The Texas State Bobcats (7-5, 4-4) raced out to a 31-6 lead in the second quarter, and then held off a potent South Alabama offensive comeback the rest of the game to gain their seventh win of … Continue reading

Game 676 Schedule Update: Troy and FCS title game

Austin, Texas – The Texas vs. Texas Tech game ticket prices fall way out of our budget this Friday, but a game at Troy next week will compensate. In retrospect on Saturday morning, great call. $150 plus fee proved to … Continue reading