SCHEDULE/PREVIEWS -- SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 GAMES
# BOWLING GREEN AT LOUISVILLE (NOON, ACCN)
# UNLV AT MIAMI (NOON, ESPNU)
# WAGNER AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (1 P.M., ESPN+)
# KENT STATE AT NO. 7 FLORIDA STATE (2:30 P.M., ACCN)
# BALL STATE AT UCONN (3:30 P.M., CBSSN)
# LOUISIANA AT EASTERN MICHIGAN (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# TROY AT BUFFALO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# TOLEDO AT WESTERN MICHIGAN (3:30 P.M. ESPN+)
# GARDNER WEBB AT OHIO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# NORTHERN ILLINOIS AT MISSISSIPPI STATE (4:15 P.M., SEC/ESPN)
# DUQUESNE AT AKRON (6 P.M., ESPN+)
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# UNLV AT MIAMI (NOON, ESPNU)
# WAGNER AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (1 P.M., ESPN+)
# KENT STATE AT NO. 7 FLORIDA STATE (2:30 P.M., ACCN)
# BALL STATE AT UCONN (3:30 P.M., CBSSN)
# LOUISIANA AT EASTERN MICHIGAN (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# TROY AT BUFFALO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# TOLEDO AT WESTERN MICHIGAN (3:30 P.M. ESPN+)
# GARDNER WEBB AT OHIO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# NORTHERN ILLINOIS AT MISSISSIPPI STATE (4:15 P.M., SEC/ESPN)
# DUQUESNE AT AKRON (6 P.M., ESPN+)
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# BOWLING GREEN AT LOUISVILLE (NOON, ACCN)
After getting back in the win column with a win over Liberty last week, BGSU visits Louiville this week. The Cardinals are coming off a bye week after winning their first two games (Eastern Kentucky and James Madison).
LOUISVILLE (2-0)
• Defenses prevailed most of the day and JMU took a 7-6 lead into halftime.
The Dukes added one more TD before Louisville scored its first touchdown midway through the third stanza. A successful two point conversion knotted the game at 14-all.
AJ Green's fumble recovery put the Cardinals up 20-14 as the 2-point try failed. However, Issac Brown broke a 78-yard TD run with 3:31 remaining and UL added two on the PAT for a 28-14 win.
• The Dukes were penalized 12 times for 95 yards. They also had two turnovers. UL recorded one turnover.
• Louisville out-gained the visitors 264-263.
• Senior QB Miller Moss comleted 13 of 23 for 151 yards and a TD. Issac Brown rushed 12 times for 104 yards (long of 78) and a score.
Chris Bell led UL receives with four catches for 83 yards with a TD.
BOWLING GREEN (2-1) ranks second among MAC teams in scoring defense (18.0 ppg) and is fourth in scoring (23.0 ppg).
After getting back in the win column with a win over Liberty last week, BGSU visits Louiville this week. The Cardinals are coming off a bye week after winning their first two games (Eastern Kentucky and James Madison).
LOUISVILLE (2-0)
• Defenses prevailed most of the day and JMU took a 7-6 lead into halftime.
The Dukes added one more TD before Louisville scored its first touchdown midway through the third stanza. A successful two point conversion knotted the game at 14-all.
AJ Green's fumble recovery put the Cardinals up 20-14 as the 2-point try failed. However, Issac Brown broke a 78-yard TD run with 3:31 remaining and UL added two on the PAT for a 28-14 win.
• The Dukes were penalized 12 times for 95 yards. They also had two turnovers. UL recorded one turnover.
• Louisville out-gained the visitors 264-263.
• Senior QB Miller Moss comleted 13 of 23 for 151 yards and a TD. Issac Brown rushed 12 times for 104 yards (long of 78) and a score.
Chris Bell led UL receives with four catches for 83 yards with a TD.
BOWLING GREEN (2-1) ranks second among MAC teams in scoring defense (18.0 ppg) and is fourth in scoring (23.0 ppg).
# UNLV AT MIAMI (NOON, ESPNU)
The Miami RedHawks are still looking for their first victory of 2025.
Given the schedule, not to mention a massive personnel turnover this season, its hardly surprising. After losses to Big Ten foes Wisconsin (17-0) and Rutgers (45-17), MU enjoyed a much-needed bye last week. There was no shortage of things to work on as Head Coach Chuck Martin's team continues its efforts to mesh so many new parts and iron out issues on both sides of the ball.
This is the RedHawks first home game, and MU has shined on the home turf in recent years. However, given the opponent, MU will need to show improvement to claim a win.
• • • • UNLV, who was also on a bye last Saturday, brings a 3-0 record to Oxford. After an opening win over Idaho State (38-31), the Rebels defeated Sam Houston (38-21). In its most recent outing, UNLV edged UCLA 30-23.
• The Rebels' ruled early, holding UCLA (0-2) to just three first half points after opening a 23-0 lead. The Bruins scored 20 second half points, but UNLV's only post-break touchdown ultimately proved decisive.
• UCLA out-gained the Rebels 428-351 overall. However, the former committed two turnovers.
• The Bruins averaged 5.8 ypc on the ground, while UNLV picked up 4.6 ypc.
• Rebels QB Anthony Colandrea completed 15 of 21 passs attempts, good for 203 yards with three touchdowns.
• Junior Var'keyes Gumms led the Rebels with three catches for 40 yards and a TD.
• Jai'Den Thomas and Anthony Colandrea combined for 24 carries and 120 yards.
• Amaris Brown recorded an interception, while junior DB Jake Pope had a team-high 11 tackles.
• Ramon Villela converted one of two field goal tries, with a long of 50.
• • • • • MIAMI struggled mightily on offense against Wisconsin in Week 1. The offense improved, while the defense struggled at times against Rutgers.
• The RedHawks began 2025 with no returning starters on offense.
• Former Toledo standout DaQuan Finn has taken over the reins at quarterback. Finn's production picked up against Rutgers as he completed 14 of 23 passes for 251 yards with one INT and ran 11 times for another 85 yards and a score.
• Keither Reynolds (7 catches, 120 yards) and Kam Perry (4 catches, 108 yards) led Miami receivers against Rutgers.
• "Obviously, we did a lot better things than the first week -- when we didn't do anything.particularly well - run on throw," Martin said. "We got some big chunk plays. We averaged over eight yards a play for the game. That's obviously a very good number."
• Martin noted the Miami defense couldn't get third down stops in the second half. "There were a lot of long drives, and we weren't good on third down all day. -- Just too many mistakes. They just kept executing and waiting for us to make mistakes."
• According to Martin, the Rebels have some Big Ten-calibre athletes. "They're a talented, talented athletic bunch on both sides of the ball."
• Offensively, Martin observed, "The quarterback is a dual threat. ... He played a lot of games at Virginia and obviously since he's come over (to UNLV), he's done really well... They've (also) got a bunch of different running backs that can play."
The Miami RedHawks are still looking for their first victory of 2025.
Given the schedule, not to mention a massive personnel turnover this season, its hardly surprising. After losses to Big Ten foes Wisconsin (17-0) and Rutgers (45-17), MU enjoyed a much-needed bye last week. There was no shortage of things to work on as Head Coach Chuck Martin's team continues its efforts to mesh so many new parts and iron out issues on both sides of the ball.
This is the RedHawks first home game, and MU has shined on the home turf in recent years. However, given the opponent, MU will need to show improvement to claim a win.
• • • • UNLV, who was also on a bye last Saturday, brings a 3-0 record to Oxford. After an opening win over Idaho State (38-31), the Rebels defeated Sam Houston (38-21). In its most recent outing, UNLV edged UCLA 30-23.
• The Rebels' ruled early, holding UCLA (0-2) to just three first half points after opening a 23-0 lead. The Bruins scored 20 second half points, but UNLV's only post-break touchdown ultimately proved decisive.
• UCLA out-gained the Rebels 428-351 overall. However, the former committed two turnovers.
• The Bruins averaged 5.8 ypc on the ground, while UNLV picked up 4.6 ypc.
• Rebels QB Anthony Colandrea completed 15 of 21 passs attempts, good for 203 yards with three touchdowns.
• Junior Var'keyes Gumms led the Rebels with three catches for 40 yards and a TD.
• Jai'Den Thomas and Anthony Colandrea combined for 24 carries and 120 yards.
• Amaris Brown recorded an interception, while junior DB Jake Pope had a team-high 11 tackles.
• Ramon Villela converted one of two field goal tries, with a long of 50.
• • • • • MIAMI struggled mightily on offense against Wisconsin in Week 1. The offense improved, while the defense struggled at times against Rutgers.
• The RedHawks began 2025 with no returning starters on offense.
• Former Toledo standout DaQuan Finn has taken over the reins at quarterback. Finn's production picked up against Rutgers as he completed 14 of 23 passes for 251 yards with one INT and ran 11 times for another 85 yards and a score.
• Keither Reynolds (7 catches, 120 yards) and Kam Perry (4 catches, 108 yards) led Miami receivers against Rutgers.
• "Obviously, we did a lot better things than the first week -- when we didn't do anything.particularly well - run on throw," Martin said. "We got some big chunk plays. We averaged over eight yards a play for the game. That's obviously a very good number."
• Martin noted the Miami defense couldn't get third down stops in the second half. "There were a lot of long drives, and we weren't good on third down all day. -- Just too many mistakes. They just kept executing and waiting for us to make mistakes."
• According to Martin, the Rebels have some Big Ten-calibre athletes. "They're a talented, talented athletic bunch on both sides of the ball."
• Offensively, Martin observed, "The quarterback is a dual threat. ... He played a lot of games at Virginia and obviously since he's come over (to UNLV), he's done really well... They've (also) got a bunch of different running backs that can play."
# WAGNER AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (1 P.M., ESPN+)
The Chiippewas have had a tough couple weeks since opening with a nice win over San Jose State. Losses at Pittsburgh and No. 23 Micigan followed.
The challenge should be easier this week as CMU hosts a winless Wagner team.
• • • • • WAGNER is an FCS-level team that competes in the Northeast Conference.The Seahawks are 0-3 with losses to Kansas (48-7), Georgetown (31-20) and Marist (21-10).
• Wagner led Marist 10-7 in the second quarter Saturday, but the Red Foxes returned a kickoff 99 yards for a score to go up 14-10 before intermission.
Marist added a fourth quarter TD for the game's final score.
• Wagner is averaging 12.3 ppg
• Seahawks QB Jack Stevens completed 11 of 23 passes for just 56 yards and four interceptions.
• Wagner totaled 242 yards on the ground against Marist. Andre Hines Jr. led the way with 22 carries for 106 yards and a TD. Stevens logged 15 carries for 59 yards and Sekou Karnau added 56 yards on eight trips.
• Kicker Nicholas Romero converted his only field goal attempts (41 yards).
• • • • CENTRAL MICHIGAN was held to 142 yards of offense by the Michigan defense last week. That included 60 yards rushing.
• Kicker Cade Graham hit a 22-yard field goal for CMU's only points against Michigan.
• Brenden Deasfernandes recorded an interception.
# KENT STATE AT NO. 7 FLORIDA STATE (2:30 P.M., ACCN)
The Flashes got an early taste of MAC football last week and nearly feasted on a sumptuous win. Alas, the Bulls drove 76 yards on eight plays in 1:39 to score a winning touchdown in UB's 31-28 win.
It's back to non-conference play the next two weeks, with KSU facing No. 7 Florida State Saturday and No. 11 Oklahoma the following week.
• • • • • FLORIDA STATE enjoyed a bye last week, but it has earned a 2-0 mark thus far. The Seminoles be a No. 8 Alabama 31-17 in Week 1 and followed with a 77-3 thrashing of East Texas A&M one week later.
• The Seminoles rolled up 729 yards of offense and recorded 29 first downs against the Lions.
• It was a balanced effort as FSU recorded 368 yards passing and 361 on the ground.
• The Seminoles converted 10 of 14 third down chances and three of three fourth down gambles.
• Senior QB Tommy Castellanos completed 8 of 11 for 237 yards and three TDs. Three other quarterbacks combined for 131 yards and three more passing scores.
• • • • • KENT STATE ranks third among MAC teams in passing (217.7 ypg) and is 11th in rushing (101.0 ypg).
• Freshman QB Dru DeShields has completed 61.4 percent of his passes with four TDs and 0 interceptions on the season.
• Freshman running back Cade Wolford leads Kent State receiving with seven catches totaling 223 yards with four TDs. Tight end Terik Mulder is next with seven recepions for 89 yards and one score.
The Flashes got an early taste of MAC football last week and nearly feasted on a sumptuous win. Alas, the Bulls drove 76 yards on eight plays in 1:39 to score a winning touchdown in UB's 31-28 win.
It's back to non-conference play the next two weeks, with KSU facing No. 7 Florida State Saturday and No. 11 Oklahoma the following week.
• • • • • FLORIDA STATE enjoyed a bye last week, but it has earned a 2-0 mark thus far. The Seminoles be a No. 8 Alabama 31-17 in Week 1 and followed with a 77-3 thrashing of East Texas A&M one week later.
• The Seminoles rolled up 729 yards of offense and recorded 29 first downs against the Lions.
• It was a balanced effort as FSU recorded 368 yards passing and 361 on the ground.
• The Seminoles converted 10 of 14 third down chances and three of three fourth down gambles.
• Senior QB Tommy Castellanos completed 8 of 11 for 237 yards and three TDs. Three other quarterbacks combined for 131 yards and three more passing scores.
• • • • • KENT STATE ranks third among MAC teams in passing (217.7 ypg) and is 11th in rushing (101.0 ypg).
• Freshman QB Dru DeShields has completed 61.4 percent of his passes with four TDs and 0 interceptions on the season.
• Freshman running back Cade Wolford leads Kent State receiving with seven catches totaling 223 yards with four TDs. Tight end Terik Mulder is next with seven recepions for 89 yards and one score.
# BALL STATE AT UCONN (3:30 P.M., CBSSN)
After picking up its first win of 2025 last week, Ball State goes to UConn Saturday. The Huskies might be frustrated after losing their last two games in overtime.
• • • • • UCONN is one of two FBS independents. Notre Dame is the other program. The Huskies bring a 1-2 record to the matchup. After drubbing Central Connecticut 59-13 in Week 1, they fell on the road at Syracuse (27-20, OT) and Delaware (44-41, OT).
• UConn trailed Delaware 28-24 at intermission and led 38-35 before a 43-yard Blue Hens field goal as time expired.
The Huskies settled for a 24-yard Chris Freeman field goal to start overtime. However, Delaware responded with a 13-yard TD run for the 44-41 win.
• Senior QB Joe Fagnano completed 28 of 38 passes, totaling 346 yards with two TDs.
• Senior WR Skyler Bell caught seven balls, good for 92 yards.
• The Huskies ran for 175 yards overall. Cam Edwards led the way with 23 carries for 116 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
• Bryun Parham led the UConn defense with 10 tackles, including three sacks.
As a unit, the defense finished with five sacks and seven TFL.
• • • • • BALL STATE managed just three points in its first two games - losses at Purdue (31-0) and Auburn (42-3). However, the Cardinals offense erupted for 34 points in a 34-29 win over New Hampshire last Saturday.
• The Cardinals led 28-21 at halftime and added six more points before UNH finished scoring with eight points on a safety and two field goals.
• BSU quarterback Kiael Kelly connected on 9 of 15 passes, good for 105 yards with two TDs and one interception.
• Qua Ashley recorded two receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown. •
• Most of the Cardinals offense came on the ground. Ashley contributed 154 yards with two TDs among his 12 carries. Kelly was credited with 13 carries, 101 yards and a touchdown.
After picking up its first win of 2025 last week, Ball State goes to UConn Saturday. The Huskies might be frustrated after losing their last two games in overtime.
• • • • • UCONN is one of two FBS independents. Notre Dame is the other program. The Huskies bring a 1-2 record to the matchup. After drubbing Central Connecticut 59-13 in Week 1, they fell on the road at Syracuse (27-20, OT) and Delaware (44-41, OT).
• UConn trailed Delaware 28-24 at intermission and led 38-35 before a 43-yard Blue Hens field goal as time expired.
The Huskies settled for a 24-yard Chris Freeman field goal to start overtime. However, Delaware responded with a 13-yard TD run for the 44-41 win.
• Senior QB Joe Fagnano completed 28 of 38 passes, totaling 346 yards with two TDs.
• Senior WR Skyler Bell caught seven balls, good for 92 yards.
• The Huskies ran for 175 yards overall. Cam Edwards led the way with 23 carries for 116 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
• Bryun Parham led the UConn defense with 10 tackles, including three sacks.
As a unit, the defense finished with five sacks and seven TFL.
• • • • • BALL STATE managed just three points in its first two games - losses at Purdue (31-0) and Auburn (42-3). However, the Cardinals offense erupted for 34 points in a 34-29 win over New Hampshire last Saturday.
• The Cardinals led 28-21 at halftime and added six more points before UNH finished scoring with eight points on a safety and two field goals.
• BSU quarterback Kiael Kelly connected on 9 of 15 passes, good for 105 yards with two TDs and one interception.
• Qua Ashley recorded two receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown. •
• Most of the Cardinals offense came on the ground. Ashley contributed 154 yards with two TDs among his 12 carries. Kelly was credited with 13 carries, 101 yards and a touchdown.
# LOUISIANA AT EASTERN MICHIGAN (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
The Eagles continue their quest for a 2025 win Saturday when Eastern Michigan hosts Louisiana.
The Ragin' Cajuns (2-1) have one win so far -- a 34-10 victory over McNeese. Louisiana lost to Rice (14-12) in Week 1 and No. 25 Misouri (52-10) last Saturday.
• • • • • LOUISIANA was held to 121 total yards and four first downs in the loss to Missouri.
• Ragin' Cajun quarterbacks Daniel Beale and Lunch Winfield combined to complete just 2 of 14 passes totaling four yards.
• Zylan Perry led UL with five carries for 86 yards. Eight-four of those came on a second quarter TD run.
• Tony Sterner hit a 34-yard field goal for Louisiana.
• • • • • EASTERN MICHIGAN trailed Kentucky 28-16 at halftime. The Wildcats then out-scored EMU 20-7 over the final two periods.
• Noah Kim completed 25 of 42 passes, good for 330 yards with one TD and 1 pick.
• Ten different Eagles caught at least one pass. Terry Lockett grabbed three for 90 yards and one touchdown.
• Dontae McMillan averaged 6.4 ypc, gaining 83 yards on 13 trips.
• Eastern Michigan is third among MAC teams in scoring (24.3 ppg), but last (13th) in scoring defense (42.7 ppg).
The Eagles continue their quest for a 2025 win Saturday when Eastern Michigan hosts Louisiana.
The Ragin' Cajuns (2-1) have one win so far -- a 34-10 victory over McNeese. Louisiana lost to Rice (14-12) in Week 1 and No. 25 Misouri (52-10) last Saturday.
• • • • • LOUISIANA was held to 121 total yards and four first downs in the loss to Missouri.
• Ragin' Cajun quarterbacks Daniel Beale and Lunch Winfield combined to complete just 2 of 14 passes totaling four yards.
• Zylan Perry led UL with five carries for 86 yards. Eight-four of those came on a second quarter TD run.
• Tony Sterner hit a 34-yard field goal for Louisiana.
• • • • • EASTERN MICHIGAN trailed Kentucky 28-16 at halftime. The Wildcats then out-scored EMU 20-7 over the final two periods.
• Noah Kim completed 25 of 42 passes, good for 330 yards with one TD and 1 pick.
• Ten different Eagles caught at least one pass. Terry Lockett grabbed three for 90 yards and one touchdown.
• Dontae McMillan averaged 6.4 ypc, gaining 83 yards on 13 trips.
• Eastern Michigan is third among MAC teams in scoring (24.3 ppg), but last (13th) in scoring defense (42.7 ppg).
# TROY AT BUFFALO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
After escaping Kent State with a victory last week, the Buffalo Bulls go after a third 2025 victory Saturday when they host Troy. The Trojans are 1-2, with the one win coming in Week 1 against Nichols (38-20). Since then, the Trojans fell to No. 6 Clemson (27-16) and Memphis (28-7).
• • • • • TROY is a member of the Sunbelt Conference.
• Memphis out-gained the Trojans 431-112 Saturday.
• The Trojans converted 4 of 15 third down opportunities.
• Troy quarterbacks completed 12 of 32 attempts for 72 yards with one interception.
• Eight of the 12 receptions went to Roman Mothershed, who totaled 58 yards receiving.
• Jordan Lovett carried eight times for a team-high 50 yards. However, four Memphis sacks and eight TFL left Troy with a net of 40 yards on the ground.
• Evan Crenshaw punted 11 times, averaging 48.2 yards per boot.
• • • • • BUFFALO has won two straight after an opening loss to Minnesota (23-10).
• The Bulls rank second among MAC teams in points scored (28.7 ppg) and are fourth in points allowed (19.0 ppg).
• The Bulls are second in rushing offense (164.3 ypg) and fifth in passing (186.0 ypg).
• Buffalo has allowed a league best three sacks for 13 yards. It is second in sacks against opponents (9).
After escaping Kent State with a victory last week, the Buffalo Bulls go after a third 2025 victory Saturday when they host Troy. The Trojans are 1-2, with the one win coming in Week 1 against Nichols (38-20). Since then, the Trojans fell to No. 6 Clemson (27-16) and Memphis (28-7).
• • • • • TROY is a member of the Sunbelt Conference.
• Memphis out-gained the Trojans 431-112 Saturday.
• The Trojans converted 4 of 15 third down opportunities.
• Troy quarterbacks completed 12 of 32 attempts for 72 yards with one interception.
• Eight of the 12 receptions went to Roman Mothershed, who totaled 58 yards receiving.
• Jordan Lovett carried eight times for a team-high 50 yards. However, four Memphis sacks and eight TFL left Troy with a net of 40 yards on the ground.
• Evan Crenshaw punted 11 times, averaging 48.2 yards per boot.
• • • • • BUFFALO has won two straight after an opening loss to Minnesota (23-10).
• The Bulls rank second among MAC teams in points scored (28.7 ppg) and are fourth in points allowed (19.0 ppg).
• The Bulls are second in rushing offense (164.3 ypg) and fifth in passing (186.0 ypg).
• Buffalo has allowed a league best three sacks for 13 yards. It is second in sacks against opponents (9).
# TOLEDO AT WESTERN MICHIGAN (3:30 P.M. ESPN+)
The Toledo Rockets (2-1) go for their third straight win Saturday when they visit winless Western Michigan.(0-3)
• • • • • WESTERN MICHIGAN nearly reached the win column in Week 2, but ultimately fell to North Texas 33-30 in overtime.
• No. 9 Illinois, meanwhile, shut out the Broncos 38-0 last week. It was 10-0 at intermission, but the Illini pulled away with two more TDs in each of the final two quarters.
• The Broncos managed 12 first downs despite going 3 of 13 on thid down opportunities and 0 for 2 on fourth down gambles. WMU finished with 204 yards on offense.
• Broncos QB Broc Lowry completed 10 of 16 for 76 yards. Brady Jones connected on 3 of 8 for 13 yards.
• Western Michigan ran for 91 yards as a team. Baylen Brooks and Aveion Chenault combined for 45 yards on five carries.
• Sophomore safety Micah Davis led the Broncos defense with 10 tackles.
• Illinois recorded three sacks and nine TFL. The Broncos defense registered two sacks and five TFL.
• Neither team committed a turnover.
• • • • • TOLEDO mauled the Morgan State Bears 60-0 last week.
• UT out-gained MSU 557-56. Morgan State did not convert a third down opporunity, going 0 for 12. Toledo converted 7 of 15.
• Toledo quarterbacks completed 27 of 37 attempts, good for 297 yards and three scores.
• Four different Rockets contributed at least 43 yards rushing as UT gained 260 yards and scored five TDs on the ground.
• Javon Brown led Rocket receivers with five catches for 94 yards. Junior Vandeross caught two TD passes.
The Toledo Rockets (2-1) go for their third straight win Saturday when they visit winless Western Michigan.(0-3)
• • • • • WESTERN MICHIGAN nearly reached the win column in Week 2, but ultimately fell to North Texas 33-30 in overtime.
• No. 9 Illinois, meanwhile, shut out the Broncos 38-0 last week. It was 10-0 at intermission, but the Illini pulled away with two more TDs in each of the final two quarters.
• The Broncos managed 12 first downs despite going 3 of 13 on thid down opportunities and 0 for 2 on fourth down gambles. WMU finished with 204 yards on offense.
• Broncos QB Broc Lowry completed 10 of 16 for 76 yards. Brady Jones connected on 3 of 8 for 13 yards.
• Western Michigan ran for 91 yards as a team. Baylen Brooks and Aveion Chenault combined for 45 yards on five carries.
• Sophomore safety Micah Davis led the Broncos defense with 10 tackles.
• Illinois recorded three sacks and nine TFL. The Broncos defense registered two sacks and five TFL.
• Neither team committed a turnover.
• • • • • TOLEDO mauled the Morgan State Bears 60-0 last week.
• UT out-gained MSU 557-56. Morgan State did not convert a third down opporunity, going 0 for 12. Toledo converted 7 of 15.
• Toledo quarterbacks completed 27 of 37 attempts, good for 297 yards and three scores.
• Four different Rockets contributed at least 43 yards rushing as UT gained 260 yards and scored five TDs on the ground.
• Javon Brown led Rocket receivers with five catches for 94 yards. Junior Vandeross caught two TD passes.
• GARDNER WEBB AT OHIO (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
After battling the nation's No. 1-ranked team for four quarters last week, the Ohio Bobcats host Gardner Webb in a final non-conference tilt Saturday.
The Runnin' Buldogs are an FCS program that is part of the OVC-Big South Association.
• • • • • GARDNER-WEBB went 2-1 through its first three outings. After opening with a 52-45 shootout win at Western Carolina, the Bulldogs fell at Georgia Tech 59-12. However, they got back on track last week with a 23-13 victory over the Citadel in a Bulldogs vs Bulldogs matchup.
• GWU led 17-0 at intermission. Although it surrendered 13 second half points, Gardner-Webb added two Charlie Viorel field goals for the final 10-point cushion.
• Nate Hampton completed 13 of 22 passes for 206 yards and two TDs.
• Chris Lofton recorded three taches for a total of 90 yards with one touchdown.
• Senior Quesean Holmes (6-0, 210) contributed 90 yards on 17 carries (5.3 ypc) and GWU rushed for 118 yards for the game.
• • • • • OHIO trailed the Buckets 3-0 after one quarter and 13-3 at intermission.
• The Bobcats only touchdown of the game was a 67-yard pass from Parker Navarro to Chase Hendricks in the third quarter. That made it a 13-9 game, but OSU added the game's final 24 points.
• Navarro connected on 6 of 13 passes for 94 yards and a score Nick Poulos also saw action, completing 4 of 8 for 19 yards.
• Chase Henricks led Ohio receiving with three catches totaling 76 yards with one TD.
• Sieh Bangura carried 12 times for 24 of the 'Cas 68 yards on the ground.
• Ohio State recorded four sacks and seven TFL. The Bobcats had one sack and two TFL.
• Michaell Mack II and Austin Mitchell recorded interceptions for Ohio.
After battling the nation's No. 1-ranked team for four quarters last week, the Ohio Bobcats host Gardner Webb in a final non-conference tilt Saturday.
The Runnin' Buldogs are an FCS program that is part of the OVC-Big South Association.
• • • • • GARDNER-WEBB went 2-1 through its first three outings. After opening with a 52-45 shootout win at Western Carolina, the Bulldogs fell at Georgia Tech 59-12. However, they got back on track last week with a 23-13 victory over the Citadel in a Bulldogs vs Bulldogs matchup.
• GWU led 17-0 at intermission. Although it surrendered 13 second half points, Gardner-Webb added two Charlie Viorel field goals for the final 10-point cushion.
• Nate Hampton completed 13 of 22 passes for 206 yards and two TDs.
• Chris Lofton recorded three taches for a total of 90 yards with one touchdown.
• Senior Quesean Holmes (6-0, 210) contributed 90 yards on 17 carries (5.3 ypc) and GWU rushed for 118 yards for the game.
• • • • • OHIO trailed the Buckets 3-0 after one quarter and 13-3 at intermission.
• The Bobcats only touchdown of the game was a 67-yard pass from Parker Navarro to Chase Hendricks in the third quarter. That made it a 13-9 game, but OSU added the game's final 24 points.
• Navarro connected on 6 of 13 passes for 94 yards and a score Nick Poulos also saw action, completing 4 of 8 for 19 yards.
• Chase Henricks led Ohio receiving with three catches totaling 76 yards with one TD.
• Sieh Bangura carried 12 times for 24 of the 'Cas 68 yards on the ground.
• Ohio State recorded four sacks and seven TFL. The Bobcats had one sack and two TFL.
• Michaell Mack II and Austin Mitchell recorded interceptions for Ohio.
# NORTHERN ILLINOIS AT MISSISSIPPI STATE (4:15 P.M., SEC/ESPN)
The Huskies return to action after a bye week and will me an undefeated Mississippi State team. The Bulldogs are 3-0 with wins over Southern Miss (34-17), No. 12 Arizona State (24-20) and Alcorn State (63-0).
• • • • • MISSISSIPPI STATE wasted little time in burying the Braves. MSU scored on a 75-yard pass on the game's second play from scrimmage. The Bulldogs scored 28 points in the first quarter and 14 more before intermission.
• MSU gained 282 yards on the ground and 232 through the air.
• Fluff Bothwell (5-10, 230-pound sophomore) led the run game with 12 carries for 93 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
• Three QBs combined to complete 13 of 18 pass attempts for a total of 232 yards with three TDs and one interception. Both TDs and the pick were thrown by Blake Shapen (10 of 14, 173 yards).
• • • • • NORTHERN ILLINOIS is coming off a bye week, but the Huskies fell to Maryland 20-9 two weeks ago.
• The Terrapins led 10-3 at intermission ad 13-9 before adding a fourth quarter touchdown.
• NIU attemped six fourth down conversions, moving the chains forward on four tries.
• Sophomore QB Josh Holst connected on 14 of 22 pass attempts totaling 91 yards.
• Gary Givens caught two passes for 26 yards.
• Chavon Wright and Telly Johnson combined for 37 carries, 176 yards and one score.
• Maryland recorded four sacks and nine TFL.
The Huskies return to action after a bye week and will me an undefeated Mississippi State team. The Bulldogs are 3-0 with wins over Southern Miss (34-17), No. 12 Arizona State (24-20) and Alcorn State (63-0).
• • • • • MISSISSIPPI STATE wasted little time in burying the Braves. MSU scored on a 75-yard pass on the game's second play from scrimmage. The Bulldogs scored 28 points in the first quarter and 14 more before intermission.
• MSU gained 282 yards on the ground and 232 through the air.
• Fluff Bothwell (5-10, 230-pound sophomore) led the run game with 12 carries for 93 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
• Three QBs combined to complete 13 of 18 pass attempts for a total of 232 yards with three TDs and one interception. Both TDs and the pick were thrown by Blake Shapen (10 of 14, 173 yards).
• • • • • NORTHERN ILLINOIS is coming off a bye week, but the Huskies fell to Maryland 20-9 two weeks ago.
• The Terrapins led 10-3 at intermission ad 13-9 before adding a fourth quarter touchdown.
• NIU attemped six fourth down conversions, moving the chains forward on four tries.
• Sophomore QB Josh Holst connected on 14 of 22 pass attempts totaling 91 yards.
• Gary Givens caught two passes for 26 yards.
• Chavon Wright and Telly Johnson combined for 37 carries, 176 yards and one score.
• Maryland recorded four sacks and nine TFL.
# DUQUESNE AT AKRON (6 P.M., ESPN+)
After two weeks of failing to score, Akron put 28 on the board last Saturday. However, that proved three points short in a 31-28 loss at Alabama-Birmingham. Still looking for their first win, the Akron Zips wrap up non-conference play this week when they host Duquesne.
• • • • • DUQUESNE is an FCS-level school that competes in the Northeast Conference. The Dukes are 2-1, defeating Lincoln (PA) 55-14 in between losses against Pitt (61-0) and Lehigh (35-21).
• Duquesne trailed Lehigh 14-7 at intermission and was down 21-14 midway though the third quarter. The Dukes trailed 28-21 early in the final period, but Lehigh added a final score to cement its victory.
• Duquesne was out-gained 390-318 overall.
• The Dukes converted just 2 of 10 third down chances but were 2 of 2 on fourth down gambles.
• Duquesne committed the game's only two turnovers.
• Senior Tyler Riddell completed 17 of 28 pass attempts totaling 211 yards with two TDs and one pick.
• Senior Joey Isabella (5-9, 185) had a big day, recording eight catches for 153 yards and a TD.
Shawn Soloman Jr. led the ground game with 13 carries for 43 yards.
• • • • • AKRON led UAB 17-14 after one quarter but was out-scored 17-3 in the second period. Although the Zips held UAB scoreless in the second half, Akron managed just eight points of its own in that span.
• The Zips held a 441-421 edge in total yards, but UAB recorded more first downs (26-21).
• UA quarterback Ben Finley completed 19 of 35 pass attempts, good for 282 yards with two TDs.
• Israel Polk topped Zip receivers with four caches for 99 yards and two scores. Myles Walker addd four receptions totaling 69 yards.
• Sean Patrick (19 carries, 81 yards, 1 TD) and Jordan Gant (11 carries, 67 yards) led the Akron ground game.
• UAB recorded five sacks and eight TFL. Akron had three sacks and eight TFL.
After two weeks of failing to score, Akron put 28 on the board last Saturday. However, that proved three points short in a 31-28 loss at Alabama-Birmingham. Still looking for their first win, the Akron Zips wrap up non-conference play this week when they host Duquesne.
• • • • • DUQUESNE is an FCS-level school that competes in the Northeast Conference. The Dukes are 2-1, defeating Lincoln (PA) 55-14 in between losses against Pitt (61-0) and Lehigh (35-21).
• Duquesne trailed Lehigh 14-7 at intermission and was down 21-14 midway though the third quarter. The Dukes trailed 28-21 early in the final period, but Lehigh added a final score to cement its victory.
• Duquesne was out-gained 390-318 overall.
• The Dukes converted just 2 of 10 third down chances but were 2 of 2 on fourth down gambles.
• Duquesne committed the game's only two turnovers.
• Senior Tyler Riddell completed 17 of 28 pass attempts totaling 211 yards with two TDs and one pick.
• Senior Joey Isabella (5-9, 185) had a big day, recording eight catches for 153 yards and a TD.
Shawn Soloman Jr. led the ground game with 13 carries for 43 yards.
• • • • • AKRON led UAB 17-14 after one quarter but was out-scored 17-3 in the second period. Although the Zips held UAB scoreless in the second half, Akron managed just eight points of its own in that span.
• The Zips held a 441-421 edge in total yards, but UAB recorded more first downs (26-21).
• UA quarterback Ben Finley completed 19 of 35 pass attempts, good for 282 yards with two TDs.
• Israel Polk topped Zip receivers with four caches for 99 yards and two scores. Myles Walker addd four receptions totaling 69 yards.
• Sean Patrick (19 carries, 81 yards, 1 TD) and Jordan Gant (11 carries, 67 yards) led the Akron ground game.
• UAB recorded five sacks and eight TFL. Akron had three sacks and eight TFL.
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