AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 4 Irish still draw on lessons learned from humbling loss to N. Illinois
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AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 4 Irish still draw on lessons learned from humbling loss to N. Illinois

Associated Press  

Now Notre Dame waits. They all but clinched an at-large spot with their win at Southern California on Saturday and, combined with Ohio State’s loss, strengthened their position to be a host team Dec. 20 or 21. 5 in last week’s CFP rankings and, after Ohio State’s 13-10 loss to Michigan, should move up a spot when the new rankings come out Tuesday night. UNLV has won four straight since its 29-24 home loss to Boise State, and the Rebels get a rematch in Friday’s Mountain West title game. 1 seven straight weeks and the unanimous choice for the fifth straight week.. At four straight weeks, Notre Dame and South Carolina have the longest active streaks of rising in consecutive AP polls.. Memphis secured back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time with its 34-24 win over Tulane.

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No. 8 Boise State and No. 5 Penn State look for next step in College Football Playoff quarterfinals
4 days, 14 hours ago

No. 8 Boise State and No. 5 Penn State look for next step in College Football Playoff quarterfinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Boise State has taken that long-awaited next step, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff for the first time, 17 years after a program-shifting win. 5 Penn State also is in its first CFP playoff, shaking its can’t-win-the-big-game reputation with a victory over SMU while climbing from the shadows of a scandal that rocked one of …

Hidalgo scores 33 as No. 3 Notre Dame defeats Loyola Maryland 97-54
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Hidalgo scores 33 as No. 3 Notre Dame defeats Loyola Maryland 97-54

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Notre Dame beat Loyola Maryland 97-54 on Sunday. Takeaways Loyola Maryland: After a rough start getting outscored 26-9, the Greyhounds hit 7-of-14 shots and were only outscored by one point in the second quarter. Notre Dame: The Fighting Irish connected on 10-of-20 3-pointers against …

Notre Dame protects home field in new postseason era with 1st playoff win, 27-17 over Indiana
2 weeks ago

Notre Dame protects home field in new postseason era with 1st playoff win, 27-17 over Indiana

Associated Press  

— Marcus Freeman learned the hard lessons from all those big losses as well as the inexplicable ones. On Friday night, in the first game in college football’s new playoff era, the Notre Dame coach celebrated the most significant victory of his career — in Notre Dame Stadium with snowflakes flying and players singing the school’s alma mater. Jeremiyah Love …

Penn State rolls past SMU in CFP opener
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Penn State rolls past SMU in CFP opener

LA Times  

Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca points to to fans as he celebrates an interception return for a touchdown against SMU on Saturday in a College Football Playoff first-round game. Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Saturday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff. …

Penn State rallies from 2-set deficit to beat Nebraska in NCAA volleyball, faces Louisville in Final
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Penn State rallies from 2-set deficit to beat Nebraska in NCAA volleyball, faces Louisville in Final

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal deficit for a five-set victory over Nebraska early Friday to reach the NCAA championship. The Nittany Lions had to get off the mat for their 11th consecutive win after dropping the first two sets 25-23 and 25-18 in their first …

College Football Playoff begins new era with No. 3 Notre Dame hosting No. 9 Indiana
2 weeks, 2 days ago

College Football Playoff begins new era with No. 3 Notre Dame hosting No. 9 Indiana

Associated Press  

9 Indiana at No. Key matchup Indiana’s run defense vs. Notre Dame’s ground game. This will be the first College Football Playoff game played at a campus site — and the first game ever played under the Friday night lights at Notre Dame Stadium.. The Irish defense finished the regular season first nationally in pass efficiency defense, takeaways and defensive …

Notre Dame jumps to 3rd in AP Top 25 women's poll after win over UConn; UCLA, South Carolina 1-2
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Notre Dame jumps to 3rd in AP Top 25 women's poll after win over UConn; UCLA, South Carolina 1-2

Hindustan Times  

Notre Dame jumped to No. 3 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Monday after beating rival UConn last week. Notre Dame's victory over UConn gave the Irish three wins over top five teams this season. “This is a major win for us,” Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey said. Two of the top stars in college basketball will square off …

Expanded College Football Playoff field draws more bets and on more teams
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Expanded College Football Playoff field draws more bets and on more teams

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “They don’t want to be standing there and not have a ticket on some of these long-shot teams.” Expanding the playoff field from four to 12 teams this year meant more betting in general on college football and more varieties of wagering on the postseason. “We’re …

Penn State visits Efosa-Aguebor and Providence
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Penn State visits Efosa-Aguebor and Providence

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Penn State Lady Lions at Providence Friars Providence, Rhode Island; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence takes on Penn State after Grace Efosa-Aguebor scored 27 points in Providence’s 87-81 victory against the Brown Bears. Providence scores 60.9 points per game, 3.0 fewer points than …

College football national title odds: Oregon, Georgia favored but Texas, Penn State get boost from seeding
3 weeks, 6 days ago

College football national title odds: Oregon, Georgia favored but Texas, Penn State get boost from seeding

New York Times  

The debates are over, and the drama is done; the fight card is set for the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. Georgia lost starting quarterback Carson Beck in the SEC title game but suffered little fall-off with backup Gunner Stockton, downing Texas for a second time. College Football Playoff national title odds No. 6 Penn State saw a massive title …

Penn State earns 6-seed, most favorable path through College Football Playoff
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Penn State earns 6-seed, most favorable path through College Football Playoff

New York Times  

Penn State’s path through the College Football Playoff is set. While Penn State didn’t get the fifth seed, which went to Texas, it was still rewarded for an 11-1 regular season and ended up with a more favorable path than the Longhorns. The biggest lesson Penn State should take from the Big Ten Championship Game loss and carry into the …

5 takeaways from the unveiling of the 12-team College Football Playoff field
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5 takeaways from the unveiling of the 12-team College Football Playoff field

CNN  

CNN — The field is set, the games are scheduled, and college football fans have an absolutely scrumptious holiday buffet of playoff games set out in front of them. Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu celebrates after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings/AP The top four seeds are …

Indiana visits Oden and Penn State
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Indiana visits Oden and Penn State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Indiana Hoosiers at Penn State Lady Lions University Park, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Penn State hosts Indiana after Jayla Oden scored 24 points in Penn State’s 72-67 loss to the St. John’s Red Storm. Penn State ranks ninth in the Big Ten …

College football championship week oddly specific predictions: Penn State? Yes, Penn State
4 weeks, 2 days ago

College football championship week oddly specific predictions: Penn State? Yes, Penn State

New York Times  

It was a really fun regular season trying to make educated guesses about what would happen week-to-week. But first, here are this week’s conference championship picks with the stat stuffers included in the capsules: Friday Conference USA: Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State Jacksonville State is the first program to reach a bowl game in each of its first two seasons …

No. 4 Penn State overcomes slow start to beat Maryland 44-7 and advance to Big Ten title game
1 month ago

No. 4 Penn State overcomes slow start to beat Maryland 44-7 and advance to Big Ten title game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Penn State beat Maryland 44-7 Saturday and advanced to its first Big Ten championship game since 2016. “We knew, but I didn’t say anything to the team,” Penn State coach James Franklin said of the Michigan victory. The Nittany Lions scored touchdowns on four of …

No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over Northwestern
1 month ago

No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over Northwestern

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Coach Bret Bielema said he wasn’t surprised by Laughery’s explosive performance as the Gibson City, Illinois product rounded back into form after being hampered by a hamstring injury earlier this season. “It was awesome running behind the looks we were getting” Northwestern’s Devin Turner intercepted Altmyer …

No. 17 TCU squares off against No. 3 Notre Dame
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1 month, 1 week ago

No. 17 TCU squares off against No. 3 Notre Dame

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. TCU Horned Frogs George Town, Cayman Islands; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. TCU averages 10.3 made 3-pointers per game, 6.1 more made shots than the 4.2 per game Notre Dame allows. Notre Dame averages 8.2 made 3-pointers per …

No. 10 Indiana tries to rebound from 1st loss and take shot at Big Ten title game by beating Purdue
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1 month, 1 week ago

No. 10 Indiana tries to rebound from 1st loss and take shot at Big Ten title game by beating Purdue

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! A win would likely secure a spot in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff and could send them to the Big Ten title game — if No. The Boilermakers have struggled to find balance all season and could have problems against Indiana’s physical defense — especially …

No. 4 Nittany Lions hoping to clinch CFP spot in regular-season finale with Maryland
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1 month, 1 week ago

No. 4 Nittany Lions hoping to clinch CFP spot in regular-season finale with Maryland

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Tyler Warren and the rest of Penn State’s senior class normally would be preparing to take in the sights and sounds in their last game at Beaver Stadium. “That’s kind of what we want to get accomplished this week as a program.” …

No. 22 Illinois tries to reach 9 wins for 1st time since 2007 when it meets Northwestern at Wrigley
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No. 22 Illinois tries to reach 9 wins for 1st time since 2007 when it meets Northwestern at Wrigley

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 Illinois at Northwestern at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Saturday, noon EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Illinois by 7 1/2. Facts & figures Northwestern is 0-4 at Wrigley Field since college football returned to “The Friendly Confines” in 2010 after more than a seven-decade absence. The Illini …

SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings
1 month, 1 week ago

SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with SMU nudging its way into the top 12 and Indiana staying in the mix at No. “They dropped five but we still felt their body of work was strong enough …

College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Don’t expect Indiana to fall far
1 month, 1 week ago

College Football Playoff rankings predictions: Don’t expect Indiana to fall far

New York Times  

Last week’s College Football Playoff rankings didn’t have a lot of drama, but Week 13 could make up for it. 13 in Tuesday night’s rankings: Next five: Syracuse, Army, Louisville, Duke, Iowa The top four should remain unchanged, though if you told me the committee ranked Notre Dame above Penn State this week, I wouldn’t be shocked. GO DEEPER College …

No. 4 Penn State stays on playoff track with narrow 26-25 win over Minnesota
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 4 Penn State stays on playoff track with narrow 26-25 win over Minnesota

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Penn State trailed 10-0 and didn’t score until Allar found an uncovered Omari Evans for a 45-yard touchdown pass with 10:48 left in the second quarter. “There’s a lot of tears in that locker room because of how hard they played, but Penn State found a …

College football picks: Never mind Hoosiers, Ohio State has lots riding on showdown at the Horseshoe
1 month, 2 weeks ago

College football picks: Never mind Hoosiers, Ohio State has lots riding on showdown at the Horseshoe

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Much has been made about the stakes for unbeaten Indiana in Saturday’s top-five showdown with Ohio State. Ohio State hasn’t won a Big Ten championship, let alone play in the title game, since 2020. With a one-point loss at Oregon on this season’s ledger, the Buckeyes …

AP Top 25: Ohio State, Indiana set for top-5 showdown as Georgia rises to No. 8
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AP Top 25: Ohio State, Indiana set for top-5 showdown as Georgia rises to No. 8

New York Times  

2 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana held their spots in the AP Top 25 college football poll Sunday, setting up the third top-five matchup in the Big Ten this season for the Buckeyes. Others receiving votes: Missouri 56, Memphis 38, Kansas State 36, Syracuse 21, Louisville 15, Pittsburgh 6, LSU 6, Louisiana 5, Vanderbilt 4, Colorado State 2, Duke …

Penn State dominates Purdue: Takeaways from the Nittany Lions’ 49-10 win in West Lafayette
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Penn State dominates Purdue: Takeaways from the Nittany Lions’ 49-10 win in West Lafayette

New York Times  

Penn State enjoyed another stress-free Saturday and remains in a favorable position to host a first-round College Football Playoff game in Beaver Stadium. On one play, Warren lined up under center on third-and-short, but center Nick Dawkins snapped the ball through Warren’s legs to quarterback Drew Allar. He is tied with Pat Freiermuth for the most career touchdowns by a …

Tomislav Ivisic scores 18 points, Illinois hits 15 3s to roll past SIU Edwardsville 90-58
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tomislav Ivisic scores 18 points, Illinois hits 15 3s to roll past SIU Edwardsville 90-58

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Tomislav Ivisic scored 18 points and led five players into double-figure scoring as Illinois raced to a 90-58 victory over in-state rival SIU Edwardsville on Friday night to win its second straight. Ivisic dunked just seconds into the game and Tre White …

McKenzie, Cook score 20 apiece to help Illinois defeat No. 19 Florida State women 83-74
1 month, 3 weeks ago

McKenzie, Cook score 20 apiece to help Illinois defeat No. 19 Florida State women 83-74

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Adalia McKenzie and Makira Cook each scored 20 points and Kendall Bostic scored 14 of her 18 points in the first half Thursday night to help Illinois beat No. Makayla Timpson made a jumper that cut Florida State’s deficit to five points …

No. 6 Penn State looks to rebound, avoid another setback against Washington
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No. 6 Penn State looks to rebound, avoid another setback against Washington

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We got to do some things better scheme-wise, but also we’ve got do little bit better job fundamental and technique-wise to make sure we get the movement we need,” Penn State coach James Franklin said. Since tight end Tyler Warren’s 17-catch game against USC on Oct. …

Big Ten schedule has unbeaten Indiana hosting Michigan while Penn State seeks to bounce back
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Big Ten schedule has unbeaten Indiana hosting Michigan while Penn State seeks to bounce back

Associated Press  

Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: Game of the week Michigan at No. 3 Ohio State last week, Penn State still seems to have a direct path to the playoff if it avoid stumbling in any of its final four regular-season games. Indiana DL Mikail Kamara’s 4 ½ tackles for loss in a 47-10 blowout of …

Why Penn State edged Tennessee, Indiana in College Football Playoff rankings at No. 6
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Why Penn State edged Tennessee, Indiana in College Football Playoff rankings at No. 6

New York Times  

If the season ended today, Penn State would host Notre Dame in a College Football Playoff game in Beaver Stadium. Final thoughts If Penn State wins out to finish 11-1 — and gets some help via Ohio State and Indiana stumbling this month — there’s still a path to Indianapolis. Indiana is one of the best stories in the sport …

Penn State's Fight for Survival: Can They Bounce Back Against Ohio State?
2 months ago

Penn State's Fight for Survival: Can They Bounce Back Against Ohio State?

Associated Press  

Penn State's hopes of making the NCAA Playoff are still alive despite a tough loss to Ohio State. Despite trailing 13-10 at halftime, the Nittany Lions fought back but ultimately fell short. The Buckeyes dominated the game, controlling the ball and forcing turnovers. Quarterback Drew Allar's offense struggled to find its rhythm, and the Nittany Lions failed to score a …

O'Brien's Heroics Lead Penn to First Ivy League Win
2 months ago

O'Brien's Heroics Lead Penn to First Ivy League Win

Associated Press  

Penn University secured its first Ivy League win of the season with a resounding 38-28 victory over Brown University. Liam O'Brien shone brightly with two touchdown passes and a touchdown run, contributing significantly to the Quakers's offensive dominance. The victory marks a significant milestone for the team, propelling them to a promising start to the conference season.

Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff rooting guide: Which games matter the most for Irish?
2 months ago

Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff rooting guide: Which games matter the most for Irish?

New York Times  

— You may not have heard of Rich Clark. GO DEEPER College Football Playoff 2024 projections: How Week 9 impacted the 12-team bracket As Notre Dame takes its second bye week, here’s a viewer’s guide to the games that matter most for the Irish to make the 12-team field and how high they might rise in those rankings. Please don’t …

Minnesota's Perfect October Puts Them in Top 25 Chase
2 months ago

Minnesota's Perfect October Puts Them in Top 25 Chase

Associated Press  

Minnesota secures a crucial win against No. 24 Illinois, extending their winning streak to four games in the Big Ten. The Gophers' offense shines with Elijah Spencer's breakout performance, scoring six catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Minnesota's defense remains a force, holding Maryland scoreless with only five passing touchdowns. The matchup between these two Top 25 teams promises …

Notre Dame domination of Navy shows how Irish have grown since Northern Illinois upset
2 months, 1 week ago

Notre Dame domination of Navy shows how Irish have grown since Northern Illinois upset

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Marcus Freeman used to recoil at the mention of Northern Illinois, seemingly offended no one could let the defining moment of his make-or-break third season go. Notre Dame’s head coach didn’t want everything about this season to be tinted by Northern Illinois, but he couldn’t stop the stain from spreading. “I said we’re going to be …

Penn State's Showdown with Ohio State: A Test of Grit and Determination
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2 months, 1 week ago

Penn State's Showdown with Ohio State: A Test of Grit and Determination

Associated Press  

No. 3 Penn State faces a significant hurdle in its quest for an undefeated record against No. 4 Ohio State in a crucial game at Camp Randall Stadium. Despite recent wins against Purdue, Rutgers, and Northwestern, the Badgers have struggled against Top 25 teams in recent months. Penn State's potent offense, led by Tyler Warren and Drew Allar, presents a …

Penn State vs. Wisconsin: A Battle for the Top Spot
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2 months, 1 week ago

Penn State vs. Wisconsin: A Battle for the Top Spot

Associated Press  

No. 3 Penn State seeks its first 7-0 start since 2019 as it visits surging Wisconsin. Both teams will be vying for the top spot in the AP Top 25 poll. The key matchup is the Wisconsin offensive line vs. Penn State's stingy defense. Penn State has won the last five games in the series, but Wisconsin has shown signs …

Illinois's Unbeatable Run to No. 1 Oregon: Can They Beat a Top-Ranked Team?
2 months, 1 week ago

Illinois's Unbeatable Run to No. 1 Oregon: Can They Beat a Top-Ranked Team?

Associated Press  

No. 20 Illinois aims to beat No. 1 Oregon for the first time since 2007 in a highly anticipated game this Saturday. The matchup showcases two top-ranked teams, with Oregon seeking to maintain their top-ranked status while Illinois seeks to secure their first victory over a top-ranked team since 2007. The game is a significant test for both teams, with …

College football best bets Week 9: Navy to cover vs. Notre Dame, Penn State and more spread bets
2 months, 2 weeks ago

College football best bets Week 9: Navy to cover vs. Notre Dame, Penn State and more spread bets

New York Times  

It’s now Week 9 of the college football regular season, and every single week from here on out — and the last few — will have ranked matchups and a ton of drama for the College Football Playoff. Sign Up Best bets for college football Week 9 Penn State -6.5 at Wisconsin If you want to talk about how Penn …

Northern Illinois wins second straight after 17-7 win over Bowling Green
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Northern Illinois wins second straight after 17-7 win over Bowling Green

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Quarterback Josh Holst ran for a touchdown and Gavin Williams ran for 102 yards and Northern Illinois beat Bowling Green 17-7 on Saturday. Northern Illinois has won two straight following consecutive defeats after its historic 16-14 win over Notre Dame in South …

Week 7’s top 10 college football games: Ohio State-Oregon, Ole Miss-LSU, Red River and more
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Week 7’s top 10 college football games: Ohio State-Oregon, Ole Miss-LSU, Red River and more

New York Times  

I was at a family wedding last Saturday, waiting in line at the bar when I noticed another guest checking his betting app. He’s eighth in the FBS at 313.4 passing yards per game and the first Pitt QB to win his first five starts since Dan Marino in 1979. West Virginia will look to play disruptor a week after …

Drew Allar throws TD, runs for another as No. 7 Penn State beats UCLA 27-11
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Drew Allar throws TD, runs for another as No. 7 Penn State beats UCLA 27-11

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Playing without star running back Nick Singleton, Tyler Warren caught a touchdown pass in the last minute of the first half and Kaytron Allen ran one in from 1-yard out in the third quarter. Ryan Barker made two field goals and the Penn State defense turned …

No. 7 Penn State looks to keep momentum rolling in matchup with struggling UCLA
3 months ago

No. 7 Penn State looks to keep momentum rolling in matchup with struggling UCLA

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KEY MATCHUP UCLA’s offensive line vs. Penn State’s front four. The Bruins throw the ball more than they run it so there could be plenty of opportunities for the handful of players who rotate along Penn State’s defensive line. They’ll need his physicality against an aggressive …

Indiana improves to 5-0 for 1st time since 1967 with 42-28 victory over Maryland
3 months ago

Indiana improves to 5-0 for 1st time since 1967 with 42-28 victory over Maryland

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Kurtis Rourke threw for a season-high 359 yards and three touchdowns Saturday, and the Indiana defense came up with stop after stop over the final 22 minutes as Indiana defeated Maryland 42-28 for its first 5-0 start since 1967. Despite committing four turnovers — their first …

ACC This Week: No. 15 Louisville looks to stay perfect against No. 16 Notre Dame
3 months, 1 week ago

ACC This Week: No. 15 Louisville looks to stay perfect against No. 16 Notre Dame

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ET It’s the lone ranked vs. ranked matchup involving an ACC team and is the Cardinals’ first game on the road after winning all three home games. It is the second straight cross-country trip for first-year league member Stanford after it became just the third ever …

No. 16 Notre Dame will lean on a stifling defense against high-scoring No. 15 Louisville
3 months, 1 week ago

No. 16 Notre Dame will lean on a stifling defense against high-scoring No. 15 Louisville

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Then Notre Dame’s stifling defense turned the game. Christian Gray broke up a pass that Junior Tuihalamaka intercepted at the Notre Dame 4, the Irish forced a turnover on downs on the next series and freshman Boubacar Traore closed out the first half with two sacks, …

Illinois and Indiana are both 4-0 and sitting atop the Big Ten standings
3 months, 1 week ago

Illinois and Indiana are both 4-0 and sitting atop the Big Ten standings

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! No, this is not a typo or somebody’s idea of a joke: Illinois and Indiana, two perennial also-rans in the mighty Big Ten, are both 4-0 and sitting atop the conference standings. Indiana beat FIU 31-7 in the opener, routed FCS squad Western Illinois in Week …

No. 23 Northern Illinois looks to keep rolling against Buffalo after stunning Notre Dame
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 23 Northern Illinois looks to keep rolling against Buffalo after stunning Notre Dame

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! WHAT’S AT STAKE The game is the MAC opener for both teams, though the buzz is all about Northern Illinois after the Huskies pulled off the upset of the season at then-No. 14 Ball State in the 2008 MAC championship game.. Buffalo is playing ranked teams …

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