Football

27

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Football

FAMU stays perfect at home, bounces back against rival

Florida A&M (FAMU) bounced back in a big way, securing a 24-6 victory over Southern University at Bragg Memorial Stadium, marking its 22nd consecutive home win. In front of an energized home crowd, FAMU showcased dominance on both offense and defense, controlling the game from start to finish. The game began with Southern striking first. Kicker Joshua Griffin nailed a 50-yard field goal, putting the visitors on the board early. However, FAMU quickly retaliated with a dynamic punt return from Jamari Gassett, who sprinted 43 yards to the end zone, shifting momentum in the Rattlers’ favor. Gassett’s impact continued into…

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27

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Football

HBCU Football: Norfolk State wins in front of huge crowd

Norfolk State secured a thrilling 21-20 Homecoming win over Howard in front of a sold-out crowd at William “Dick” Price Stadium, showcasing the strength and excitement of HBCU football. This victory, Norfolk State’s (3-6, 1-1 MEAC) first Homecoming win since 2021, came despite Howard’s (3-5, 0-1 MEAC) statistical advantage, with the Bison outgaining Norfolk 371 to 287 in total yards. Howard struck first, as quarterback Ja’Shawn Scroggins broke free for a 48-yard touchdown, giving the Bison an early edge. Norfolk answered immediately with Jaylen White’s electrifying 97-yard kickoff return touchdown, bringing the crowd to its feet and re-energizing the Spartans.…

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09

Oct

By Dorothy Brand

Football

Contrasting offenses clash for No. 18 Kansas State, Colorado

No. 18 Kansas State and Colorado square off for the first time since 2010 on Saturday night in Boulder, Colo., in a rivalry that dates back to the Big Eight. The Wildcats (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) run a high-octane ground attack on offense while the Buffaloes (4-1, 2-0) do their damage through the air. Both teams are coming off a bye week. Colorado is one of five teams with an undefeated Big 12 record and is on a three-game winning streak. Kansas State beat then-No. 20 Oklahoma State 42-20 on Sep. 28. The Buffaloes pulled off a 48-21 upset win…

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24

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

FootballCollege Football

Kansas football linebacker Cornell Wheeler didn’t practice Monday after Saturday injury

LAWRENCE — Cornell Wheeler has been a critical piece of Kansas football’s defense this fall. Wheeler, a redshirt senior linebacker, is the Jayhawks’ starting MIKE linebacker. He leads the team in tackles. He’s close to being the leader in tackles for loss and pass breakups. But ahead of Kansas’ first Big 12 Conference home game on Saturday against TCU, it’s unclear if Wheeler will be available. During the Jayhawks’ loss on the road against West Virginia this past weekend, he suffered an injury. Should Kansas (1-3, 0-1 in Big 12) win against the Horned Frogs (2-2, 0-1), it might have…

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20

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Football

Kansas football vs West Virginia: Scouting report, prediction for Jayhawks’ road game

LAWRENCE — Kansas football will attempt to end a two-game losing streak Saturday on the road against West Virginia. The Jayhawks (1-2) are coming off of a 23-20 loss at home against UNLV. The Mountaineers (1-2) are coming off of a 38-34 loss on the road against Pittsburgh. It’s the first time these two sides have matched up since Kansas won in overtime at West Virginia in 2022. What’s on the mind of Kansas’ coaches ahead of this Big 12 Conference opener? What’s on the mind of the Jayhawks’ players? Ahead of the 11 a.m. (CT) scheduled kickoff, take a…

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20

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

FootballCollege Football, Predictions

Pitt vs Youngstown State Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Pitt hasn’t been perfect, but its 3-0 with two wonderful close wins over Cincinnati and West Virginia in back-to-back thrillers. It gets a week off against Youngstown State, and then a week off, and then the ACC season kicks in full force with a trip to North Carolina. Youngstown State hasn’t been bad - the two losses were close - but they’ll need something stronger offensively to keep up. However, Pitt can’t take this too lightly after the two ultra-intense games. Pitt vs Youngstown State Preview Pitt vs Youngstown State How to Watch Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Game Time:…

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09

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Story, Football

7 middle, high school football deaths in a month prompt warnings: ‘Protect your kids’

The football-related deaths of seven middle and high school students in August alone is prompting warnings from parents and others to take sport safety measures more seriously. The seven deceased include 13-year-old Cohen Craddock of West Virginia, 16-year-old Caden Tellier of Alabama, 15-year-old Jayvion Taylor of Virginia, 14-year-old Semaj Wilkins of Alabama, 15-year-old Robert James Gillon III of Florida, 16-year-old Leslie Noble of Maryland and 15-year-old Ovet Gomez-Regalado of Maryland. The circumstances of their deaths range from heatstroke to chest pains to head injuries.  "I refer to him as Mr. Personality, great kid, wanted everybody to like him. He just…

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06

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Football

Tennessee State University ready for test vs. North Dakota State

Tennessee State University (TSU), led by head coach Eddie George, is gearing up for a massive challenge as they prepare to face North Dakota State University (NDSU), the second-ranked FCS team in the country. Coming off a win against Mississippi Valley State, TSU is confident, but George knows what’s ahead. “Clearly, we have a huge challenge ahead of us,” George remarked, acknowledging the toughness of their upcoming opponent. “It’s going to be a very physical game.” For TSU, a proud HBCU, this matchup is more than just a game—it’s a chance to test their progress. “We’re going up against one…

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29

Aug

By Dorothy Brand

Football

Virginia Tech Football: 3 Key to a Season-Opening Win at Vanderbilt

For the first time in a while, it is nice to have some hype surrounding the Virginia Tech football team entering a season. Third-year head coach Brent Pry has sped up the rebuild in Blacksburg and I’m not saying it’s fully completed, but who saw this much hype and expectations coming into Year 3? This season kicks off Saturday with a non-conference game at Vanderbilt at noon in an interesting game where who knows what to expect? As we learned last weekend in Week 0, nothing is a given in college football, no matter how big of a favorite you…

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27

Aug

By Dorothy Brand

Football

Franklin talks WVU, McAfee, and environment ahead of week one matchup

West Virginia hosts No. 8 Penn State on Saturday in week one of the college football season. PSU head coach James Franklin held his press conference on Monday and talked about WVU's success last season, his thoughts on Pat McAfee, and the challenges surrounding a week one environment on the road. Success for WVU in 2023 Franklin and his team finished this game last year with a convincing 38-15 victory over the Mountaineers, but Franklin knows of the success WVU had towards the back half of the 2023 season, finishing with nine wins. "Our focus now is directly on West…

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