Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images Akron’s self-inflicted mistakes paired with Rutgers’ overwhelming talent in a frustrating final result. The Akron Zips (0-2) went on the road for the second-straight week to start the season, hoping to upend the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-0) coming off their gutsy performance against Ohio State the week before. But Piscataway would offer … [Read more...] about Game Recap: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 49, Akron Zips 17
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Game Recap: Penn State Nittany Lions 34, Bowling Green Falcons 27
Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images After a strong first half showing, the Falcon offense would stall out in a heartbreaking, yet promising performance. Bowling Green traveled to Happy Valley facing Penn State for the first time since 1998, a day which marked former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno’s 300th career victory. With both teams coming off convincing wins in Week 1, … [Read more...] about Game Recap: Penn State Nittany Lions 34, Bowling Green Falcons 27
NIU Huskies stun #5 Notre Dame, 16-14, in final minute for their first ever win over a top-10 team
Matt Cashore-Imagn Images NIU drilled a field goal with 31 seconds left to take down the Irish The Northern Illinois Huskies (2-0) defeated a top-10 opponent for the first time in school history Saturday afternoon when they defeated the fifth-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-1) by a score of 16-14. The Huskies took the lead with just 31 seconds remaining, after Kanon … [Read more...] about NIU Huskies stun #5 Notre Dame, 16-14, in final minute for their first ever win over a top-10 team
Game Recap: FIU Panthers 52, Central Michigan Chippewas 16
James H. Jimenez The Chippewas were ill-prepared for an energetic FIU team in a game which saw them commit six turnovers. Central Michigan’s mantra heading into the season was “Push Through Struggle”, something the coaching staff emphasized this offseason after the Chippewas, a traditionally-strong program, suffered back-to-back losing seasons for the first time in a … [Read more...] about Game Recap: FIU Panthers 52, Central Michigan Chippewas 16
Game Recap: Ohio Bobcats 27, South Alabama Jaguars 20
Rich Barnes-Imagn Images Win #600 was hard-fought for the Bobcats, as the Jaguars took them to the brink in a fun home-opening contest. Ohio (1-1) picked up its first win of the season— and the 600th in program history— on Saturday night, ultimately putting away a testy South Alabama (0-2) squad late in the fourth quarter. On the backs of some improved second-half … [Read more...] about Game Recap: Ohio Bobcats 27, South Alabama Jaguars 20