Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images From an opening kick return touchdown to successful fakes, there was no shortage of MACtion on special teams. The 2024 Mid-American Conference season couldn’t have initiated in more perfect fashion. The first kickoff of the season transpired at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday night at Doyt-Perry Stadium in a matchup between Bowling Green and FCS … [Read more...] about The MAC produced an incredible Week 1 special teams highlight reel
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Kent State offense improves, but not enough to compete with Pitt in 55-24 defeat
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Golden Flashes were within a score in the second half, but Pitt proved too explosive in the final two frames. The Kent State Golden Flashes are out to prove 2024 will be different. Kent State finished with the worst record in the FBS last season at 1-11. With a second-year head coach in Kenni Burns and an inexperienced 2023 roster … [Read more...] about Kent State offense improves, but not enough to compete with Pitt in 55-24 defeat
NIU defends home turf in season-opening 54-15 win vs. WIU
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images NIU ensures history doesn’t repeat in an evisceration of fellow directional Illinois school. Last season’s home opener at historic Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois saw one of the worst defeats in program history, as the Southern Illinois Salukis stole a 14-11 victory in what could charitably described as a rock fight. What made … [Read more...] about NIU defends home turf in season-opening 54-15 win vs. WIU
Akron’s early heroics crumble late in 52-6 loss to Ohio State
Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK Akron gave a spirited effort for three quarters, but the Buckeyes proved inevitable. The Akron Zips, 48.5 point underdogs by most prognosticators, weren’t expected to score first in their contest vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes. Many people certainly didn’t expect the Zips to be able to push the envelope at the end of … [Read more...] about Akron’s early heroics crumble late in 52-6 loss to Ohio State
Ohio shows moxie in 38-22 road loss to Syracuse
Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports Ohio answers a lot of questions in a spirited performance against the Orange in the season opener. Fran Brown came away tonight with his first victory as a head coach behind a talented offense and some staunch red zone defense but it was anything but easy for the Syracuse Orange (1-0). For a team who is in the process replacing nine … [Read more...] about Ohio shows moxie in 38-22 road loss to Syracuse