WEEK 2 SCHEDULE, PREVIEWS
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
# Bowling Green at No. 8 Penn State - 9 a.m BTN
# Akron at Rutgers - 9 a.m. BTN
# Missouri State at Ball State - 11 a.m. ESPN+
# St. Francis (PA) at Kent State - 11: 30 a.m. ESPN+
# Northern Illinois at No. 7 Notre Dame - 12:30 p.m. NBC Peacock
# Eastern Michigan at Washington 12:30 p.m. BTN
# Massachusetts at Toledo - 12:30 p.m. ESPN+
# Central Michigan at Florida International - 3 p.m. ESPN+
# South Alabama at Ohio - 3 p.m. ESPN+
# Buffalo at No. 11 Missouri - 4 p.m. ESPN+, SEC
# Western Michigan at No. 2 Ohio State - 4:30 p.m. BTN
Miami - Bye
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
# Bowling Green at No. 8 Penn State - 9 a.m BTN
# Akron at Rutgers - 9 a.m. BTN
# Missouri State at Ball State - 11 a.m. ESPN+
# St. Francis (PA) at Kent State - 11: 30 a.m. ESPN+
# Northern Illinois at No. 7 Notre Dame - 12:30 p.m. NBC Peacock
# Eastern Michigan at Washington 12:30 p.m. BTN
# Massachusetts at Toledo - 12:30 p.m. ESPN+
# Central Michigan at Florida International - 3 p.m. ESPN+
# South Alabama at Ohio - 3 p.m. ESPN+
# Buffalo at No. 11 Missouri - 4 p.m. ESPN+, SEC
# Western Michigan at No. 2 Ohio State - 4:30 p.m. BTN
Miami - Bye
Bowling Green at No. 8 Penn State - 9 a.m BTN
Beaver Stadium - University Park, PA
After demolishing Fordham 41-17 last week, Bowling Green is a significant underdog against No. 8 this Saturday in Beaver Stadium.
>>> The Nittany Lions exploded for 20 second quarter points and went on to a 34-12 victory last week at West Virginia.
Penn State had a balanced attack, producing 222 yards while averaging 5.3 ypc in the run game and totaling 235 yards on the ground.
>>> Junior Nicholas Singleton (6-0, 227) led PSU rushing with 113 yards on 13 carries (8.8 ypc) and a score.
>>> Junior QB Drew Allar, meanwhile, connected on 11 of 17 attempts totaling 216 yards with three TDs.
>>> Harrison Wallace III led PSU receivers with five catches, 117 yards and two TDs. His first TD covered 50 yards and opened the day's scoring.
>>> Overall, Penn State outgained the Mountaineers 457-246. WVU was limited to 85 yards rushing (2.3 ypc).
>>> Bowling Green cruised by Fordham 41-17 last week. (STORY HERE)
Akron at Rutgers - 9 a.m. BTN
SHI Stadium - Piscataway, NJ
The Zips have Ohio State in the rear view mirror, but they aren't out of the Big 10 woods yet. Next up is Rutgers.
>>> The Scarlet Knights were ranked 11 of 18 teams in USA Today's preseason poll and opened with a 44-7 victory over Howard last week.
>>> Rutgers outgained the Bisons 476-262 overall and had at least one TD in every quarter.
>>> There was one turnover in the game, and Rutgers turned that interception into a 52-yard touchdown return.
>>> Senior QB Athan Kaliakmanis completed 15 of 24 passes totaling 147 yards with three TDs.
>>> Eight RU players caught at least one pass. Dymere Miller and Kenny Fletcher combined for eight catches, 68 yards and two scores.
>>> Junior linebacker Dariel Djabome led Rutgers with 14 tackles.
>>> Akron is coming off a 52-6 loss to No. 2 Ohio State. (STORY HERE)
Missouri State at Ball State - 11 a.m. ESPN+
Scheumann Stadium - Muncie, IN
Ball State was the only Mid-American Conference team not to play last week, so the Cardinals should be itching to play by now.
>>> Missouri State came out on the short end of a see-saw battle with Montana last week. MSU led most of the first half, but a Grizzlies field goal as time expired gave Montana a 12-10 edge at intermission. Missouri State scored early in the third quarter to retake the lead (17-12), but Montana tallied two more TDs to grab a 26-17 lead and held off MSU down the stretch.
>>> Missouri State held a slight edge (356-347) in total offense.
>>> The Grizzlies totaled 99 yards on the ground, with Jacardia Wright providing 76 yards (1 TD) on 19 carries. Overall, Missouri State averaged 2.9 ypc.
>>> Senior Jacob Clark completed 23 of 39 passes, totaling 257 yards with one interception.
>>> Eight different MSU players caught at least one pass. Hunter Wood and Jacardia Wright combined for 12 catches and 139 yards.
>>> The MSU defense held Montana to 2 of 9 on third down conversions.
St. Francis (PA) at Kent State - 11: 30 a.m. ESPN+
Dix Stadium - Kent, OH
Kent State stayed with Pitt well into the third quarter in last week's 2024 opener, but Pittsburgh scored the final 20 points for a 55-24 victory.
KSU comes home this week, hosting St. Francis (PA). With No. 14 Tennessee and No. 8 Penn State looming over the following two weeks, KSU will need to take advantage of a FCS matchup.
>>> The Red Flashes were picked for second among Northeast Conference teams in the 2024 preseason poll. Duquesne was first.
>>> St. Francis lost at Dayton, 18-10, last week despite outgaining the Flyers 247-203.
>>> The Red Flash gained 126 yards on the ground. DeMarcus McElroy led the way with nine carries for 69 yards. Markell Holman added 48 yards on 13 trips and tallied SFU's only touchdown.
>>> Holman's TD capped a 36-yard drive that began after Eddie Bierals recovered a Dayton fumble.
Sophomore Nick Whitfield Jr. completed 15 of 26 pass attempts, good for 121 yards.
>>> Gavin Thomas (3 catches, 44 yards), Cinsere Clark (4 catches, 27 yards and McElroy 4 catches, 22 yards) led Red Flash receivers.
>>> KENT STATE vs. PITT (STORY/STATS HERE)
Northern Illinois at No. 7 Notre Dame - 12:30 p.m. NBC Peacock
Notre Dame Stadium - Notre Dame, IN
After dominating Western Illinois 54-11 in Week One, Northern Illinois shuffles over to South Bend for a stiffer test. Notre Dame moved up to No. 5 in the rankings this week after defeating No. 20 Texas A&M 23-13 at College Station last Saturday.
>>> Notre Dame never trailed, but it was 6-6 at intermission and 13-13 late in the fourth quarter. The Irish finally pulled in front for good on Jeremiyah Love's 21-yard run with just 1:54 remaining. They added a field goal with 30 seconds left for the final 10-point margin.
>>> The Irish won despite converting just 2 of 12 third down opportunities. Texas A&M went 4 of 13.
>>> ND forced two turnovers - both interceptions (Adon Shuler, Xavier Watts). However, the Irish also committed 11 penalties for 99 yards.
>>> The Irish registered 198 yards rushing. Love led the way with 14 carries for 91 yards (5.8 ypc). QB Riley Leonard logged 12 carries totaling 63 yards (5.3 ypc).
>>> Leonard completed 18 of 30 passes totaling 158 yards.
>>> Beaux Collins led Irish receivers with five catches totaling 62 yards.
>>> Kicker Mitch Jeter was a perfect 3 for 3 on field goals with a long of 46. Punter James Rendell averaged 42.8 yards per boot.
>>> The Irish defense limited Aggie passing to 100 total yards on 12 completions in 30 attempts (with two picks).
>>> NORTHERN ILLINOIS VS WESTERN ILLINOIS (RECAP/STATS HERE)
Eastern Michigan at Washington 12:30 p.m. BTN
Husky Stadium - Seattle, WA
Eastern Michigan started 2024 on a winning not by handing future MAC member UMass a 28-14 loss last week in Amherst. The Eagles now head to the other end of America to face Washington Saturday in Seattle.
>>> The Huskies are now part of the Big 10 Conference and were picked ninth of 18 teams in a USA Today preseason poll.
>>> Washington opened its season with a 35-3 win over Weber State. The Huskies outgained WSU 482-253 overall.
>>> Washington limited the Wildcats to 98 yards passing and just 11 completions on 32 attempts.
>>> Senior QB Will Rogers completed 20 of 26 passes totaling 250 yards with 1 TD. The Huskies totaled 278 yards and two passing TDs overall.
>>> Senior Giles Jackson (5-9, 187) topped UW receivers with 10 catches for 98 yards.
>>> Washington's ground game totaled 204 yards, averaging 5.8 ypc while contributing three TDs. Jonah Coleman led the way with 16 carries for 127 yards (7.9 ypc).
>>> EASTERN MICHIGAN vs UMASS (STORY/STATS HERE)
Beaver Stadium - University Park, PA
After demolishing Fordham 41-17 last week, Bowling Green is a significant underdog against No. 8 this Saturday in Beaver Stadium.
>>> The Nittany Lions exploded for 20 second quarter points and went on to a 34-12 victory last week at West Virginia.
Penn State had a balanced attack, producing 222 yards while averaging 5.3 ypc in the run game and totaling 235 yards on the ground.
>>> Junior Nicholas Singleton (6-0, 227) led PSU rushing with 113 yards on 13 carries (8.8 ypc) and a score.
>>> Junior QB Drew Allar, meanwhile, connected on 11 of 17 attempts totaling 216 yards with three TDs.
>>> Harrison Wallace III led PSU receivers with five catches, 117 yards and two TDs. His first TD covered 50 yards and opened the day's scoring.
>>> Overall, Penn State outgained the Mountaineers 457-246. WVU was limited to 85 yards rushing (2.3 ypc).
>>> Bowling Green cruised by Fordham 41-17 last week. (STORY HERE)
Akron at Rutgers - 9 a.m. BTN
SHI Stadium - Piscataway, NJ
The Zips have Ohio State in the rear view mirror, but they aren't out of the Big 10 woods yet. Next up is Rutgers.
>>> The Scarlet Knights were ranked 11 of 18 teams in USA Today's preseason poll and opened with a 44-7 victory over Howard last week.
>>> Rutgers outgained the Bisons 476-262 overall and had at least one TD in every quarter.
>>> There was one turnover in the game, and Rutgers turned that interception into a 52-yard touchdown return.
>>> Senior QB Athan Kaliakmanis completed 15 of 24 passes totaling 147 yards with three TDs.
>>> Eight RU players caught at least one pass. Dymere Miller and Kenny Fletcher combined for eight catches, 68 yards and two scores.
>>> Junior linebacker Dariel Djabome led Rutgers with 14 tackles.
>>> Akron is coming off a 52-6 loss to No. 2 Ohio State. (STORY HERE)
Missouri State at Ball State - 11 a.m. ESPN+
Scheumann Stadium - Muncie, IN
Ball State was the only Mid-American Conference team not to play last week, so the Cardinals should be itching to play by now.
>>> Missouri State came out on the short end of a see-saw battle with Montana last week. MSU led most of the first half, but a Grizzlies field goal as time expired gave Montana a 12-10 edge at intermission. Missouri State scored early in the third quarter to retake the lead (17-12), but Montana tallied two more TDs to grab a 26-17 lead and held off MSU down the stretch.
>>> Missouri State held a slight edge (356-347) in total offense.
>>> The Grizzlies totaled 99 yards on the ground, with Jacardia Wright providing 76 yards (1 TD) on 19 carries. Overall, Missouri State averaged 2.9 ypc.
>>> Senior Jacob Clark completed 23 of 39 passes, totaling 257 yards with one interception.
>>> Eight different MSU players caught at least one pass. Hunter Wood and Jacardia Wright combined for 12 catches and 139 yards.
>>> The MSU defense held Montana to 2 of 9 on third down conversions.
St. Francis (PA) at Kent State - 11: 30 a.m. ESPN+
Dix Stadium - Kent, OH
Kent State stayed with Pitt well into the third quarter in last week's 2024 opener, but Pittsburgh scored the final 20 points for a 55-24 victory.
KSU comes home this week, hosting St. Francis (PA). With No. 14 Tennessee and No. 8 Penn State looming over the following two weeks, KSU will need to take advantage of a FCS matchup.
>>> The Red Flashes were picked for second among Northeast Conference teams in the 2024 preseason poll. Duquesne was first.
>>> St. Francis lost at Dayton, 18-10, last week despite outgaining the Flyers 247-203.
>>> The Red Flash gained 126 yards on the ground. DeMarcus McElroy led the way with nine carries for 69 yards. Markell Holman added 48 yards on 13 trips and tallied SFU's only touchdown.
>>> Holman's TD capped a 36-yard drive that began after Eddie Bierals recovered a Dayton fumble.
Sophomore Nick Whitfield Jr. completed 15 of 26 pass attempts, good for 121 yards.
>>> Gavin Thomas (3 catches, 44 yards), Cinsere Clark (4 catches, 27 yards and McElroy 4 catches, 22 yards) led Red Flash receivers.
>>> KENT STATE vs. PITT (STORY/STATS HERE)
Northern Illinois at No. 7 Notre Dame - 12:30 p.m. NBC Peacock
Notre Dame Stadium - Notre Dame, IN
After dominating Western Illinois 54-11 in Week One, Northern Illinois shuffles over to South Bend for a stiffer test. Notre Dame moved up to No. 5 in the rankings this week after defeating No. 20 Texas A&M 23-13 at College Station last Saturday.
>>> Notre Dame never trailed, but it was 6-6 at intermission and 13-13 late in the fourth quarter. The Irish finally pulled in front for good on Jeremiyah Love's 21-yard run with just 1:54 remaining. They added a field goal with 30 seconds left for the final 10-point margin.
>>> The Irish won despite converting just 2 of 12 third down opportunities. Texas A&M went 4 of 13.
>>> ND forced two turnovers - both interceptions (Adon Shuler, Xavier Watts). However, the Irish also committed 11 penalties for 99 yards.
>>> The Irish registered 198 yards rushing. Love led the way with 14 carries for 91 yards (5.8 ypc). QB Riley Leonard logged 12 carries totaling 63 yards (5.3 ypc).
>>> Leonard completed 18 of 30 passes totaling 158 yards.
>>> Beaux Collins led Irish receivers with five catches totaling 62 yards.
>>> Kicker Mitch Jeter was a perfect 3 for 3 on field goals with a long of 46. Punter James Rendell averaged 42.8 yards per boot.
>>> The Irish defense limited Aggie passing to 100 total yards on 12 completions in 30 attempts (with two picks).
>>> NORTHERN ILLINOIS VS WESTERN ILLINOIS (RECAP/STATS HERE)
Eastern Michigan at Washington 12:30 p.m. BTN
Husky Stadium - Seattle, WA
Eastern Michigan started 2024 on a winning not by handing future MAC member UMass a 28-14 loss last week in Amherst. The Eagles now head to the other end of America to face Washington Saturday in Seattle.
>>> The Huskies are now part of the Big 10 Conference and were picked ninth of 18 teams in a USA Today preseason poll.
>>> Washington opened its season with a 35-3 win over Weber State. The Huskies outgained WSU 482-253 overall.
>>> Washington limited the Wildcats to 98 yards passing and just 11 completions on 32 attempts.
>>> Senior QB Will Rogers completed 20 of 26 passes totaling 250 yards with 1 TD. The Huskies totaled 278 yards and two passing TDs overall.
>>> Senior Giles Jackson (5-9, 187) topped UW receivers with 10 catches for 98 yards.
>>> Washington's ground game totaled 204 yards, averaging 5.8 ypc while contributing three TDs. Jonah Coleman led the way with 16 carries for 127 yards (7.9 ypc).
>>> EASTERN MICHIGAN vs UMASS (STORY/STATS HERE)
Massachusetts at Toledo - 12:30 p.m. ESPN+
Glass Bowl - Toledo, OH
Toledo got off to a solid start last week when the Rockets routed Duquesne 49-10. They are a heavy favorite again Saturday when they host future MAC Member UMass at the Glass Bowl.
The Minutemen went 3-9 last year, losing to three MAC teams. One of them was Toledo, which posted a 41-24 victory -- also at the Glass Bowl.
>>> UMass fell to Eastern Michigan 28-14 last week. After a scoreless first quarter, the Eagles took a 14-0 lead to intermission. UMass cut that in half midway through the third period, but EMU added 10 fourth quarter points before a final Minutemen touchdown with 2:06 to play.
>>> UMass converted 10 of 17 third downs and totaled 24 first downs. EMU had 21 first downs but led in total yards 375-329.
>>> UMass QB Taisun Phommachanh completed 20 of 30 passes, good for 177 yards. He also led the team in rushing, carrying 16 times for 57 yards. Jalen John was next, totaling 53 yards on 14 carries.
>>> Jalen John topped receivers with five catches totaling 42 yards.
>>> Derrieon Craig and Te'Rai Powell combined for 14 tackles.
>>> Eastern Michigan recorded six sacks and nine TFL against the Minutemen.
>>> TOLEDO vs DUQUESNE (STORY/STATS HERE)
Glass Bowl - Toledo, OH
Toledo got off to a solid start last week when the Rockets routed Duquesne 49-10. They are a heavy favorite again Saturday when they host future MAC Member UMass at the Glass Bowl.
The Minutemen went 3-9 last year, losing to three MAC teams. One of them was Toledo, which posted a 41-24 victory -- also at the Glass Bowl.
>>> UMass fell to Eastern Michigan 28-14 last week. After a scoreless first quarter, the Eagles took a 14-0 lead to intermission. UMass cut that in half midway through the third period, but EMU added 10 fourth quarter points before a final Minutemen touchdown with 2:06 to play.
>>> UMass converted 10 of 17 third downs and totaled 24 first downs. EMU had 21 first downs but led in total yards 375-329.
>>> UMass QB Taisun Phommachanh completed 20 of 30 passes, good for 177 yards. He also led the team in rushing, carrying 16 times for 57 yards. Jalen John was next, totaling 53 yards on 14 carries.
>>> Jalen John topped receivers with five catches totaling 42 yards.
>>> Derrieon Craig and Te'Rai Powell combined for 14 tackles.
>>> Eastern Michigan recorded six sacks and nine TFL against the Minutemen.
>>> TOLEDO vs DUQUESNE (STORY/STATS HERE)
Central Michigan at Florida International - 3 p.m. ESPN+
Pitbull Stadium - Miami, FL
After cruising past Central Connecticut 66-10 in Week One, Central Michigan hits the road for a matchup against Florida International Saturday.
>>> The Panthers managed just one touchdown last week while falling to Indiana 31-7.
>>> IU outgained FIU 414-182 overall and had a 23-13 advantage in first downs.
>>> Florida International sophomore Keyone Jenkins completed 20 of 29 passes, good for 129 yards with one TD and one interception.
>>> Dean Patterson topped FIU receivers with five catches totaling 28 yards.
>>> The Panthers were held to just 53 yards rushing. They averaged 1.8 ypc. However, kejon Owens averaged 6.0 ypc with six trips totaling 36 yards (long of 23).
>>> FIU struggled defending the run as Indiana picked up 234 yards on the ground. The Hoosiers averaged 5.9 ypc and scored three rushing TDs.
>>> FIU was ranked eighth of 10 teams in a preseason C-USA media poll.
>>> EMU VS UMASS (STORY/STATS HERE)
Pitbull Stadium - Miami, FL
After cruising past Central Connecticut 66-10 in Week One, Central Michigan hits the road for a matchup against Florida International Saturday.
>>> The Panthers managed just one touchdown last week while falling to Indiana 31-7.
>>> IU outgained FIU 414-182 overall and had a 23-13 advantage in first downs.
>>> Florida International sophomore Keyone Jenkins completed 20 of 29 passes, good for 129 yards with one TD and one interception.
>>> Dean Patterson topped FIU receivers with five catches totaling 28 yards.
>>> The Panthers were held to just 53 yards rushing. They averaged 1.8 ypc. However, kejon Owens averaged 6.0 ypc with six trips totaling 36 yards (long of 23).
>>> FIU struggled defending the run as Indiana picked up 234 yards on the ground. The Hoosiers averaged 5.9 ypc and scored three rushing TDs.
>>> FIU was ranked eighth of 10 teams in a preseason C-USA media poll.
>>> EMU VS UMASS (STORY/STATS HERE)
South Alabama at Ohio - 3 p.m. ESPN+
Peden Stadium - Athens, OH
The Bobcats will be trying to improve their third down conversion rate this week when they host South Alabama. Ohio fell 38-22 at Syracuse and matched the Orange in several statistics. However, the 'Cats converted just 2 of 11 third down opportunities. Syracuse, meanwhile converted 9 of 15.
This is the first meeting between Ohio and South Alabama.
>>> The Jaguars fell against North Texas 52-38 last week. USA led 19-14 at intermission, but the Mean Green scored four third quarter touchdowns to take control.
>>> South Alabama outgained UNT 582-550 overall and had one more first down (29-28).
>>> Jaguars QB Gio Lopez passed for 432 yards (3 TDs) and ran for another 62 (1 TD) for 494 yards of total offense.
>>> Wideout Jamaal Pritchett caught 10 balls for a total of 197 yards with one TD.
>>> Three Jaguars rushed at least five times and averaged 4.8 or more per carry.
>>> Defensively, the Jaguars were led by linebacker Blayne Myrick who set a career high with 12 total tackles. South also got nine takedowns from defensive back Jordan Scruggs in his South Alabama debut.
OHIO vs SYRACUSE (STORY/STATS HERE)
Peden Stadium - Athens, OH
The Bobcats will be trying to improve their third down conversion rate this week when they host South Alabama. Ohio fell 38-22 at Syracuse and matched the Orange in several statistics. However, the 'Cats converted just 2 of 11 third down opportunities. Syracuse, meanwhile converted 9 of 15.
This is the first meeting between Ohio and South Alabama.
>>> The Jaguars fell against North Texas 52-38 last week. USA led 19-14 at intermission, but the Mean Green scored four third quarter touchdowns to take control.
>>> South Alabama outgained UNT 582-550 overall and had one more first down (29-28).
>>> Jaguars QB Gio Lopez passed for 432 yards (3 TDs) and ran for another 62 (1 TD) for 494 yards of total offense.
>>> Wideout Jamaal Pritchett caught 10 balls for a total of 197 yards with one TD.
>>> Three Jaguars rushed at least five times and averaged 4.8 or more per carry.
>>> Defensively, the Jaguars were led by linebacker Blayne Myrick who set a career high with 12 total tackles. South also got nine takedowns from defensive back Jordan Scruggs in his South Alabama debut.
OHIO vs SYRACUSE (STORY/STATS HERE)
Buffalo at No. 11 Missouri - 4 p.m. ESPN+, SEC
Memorial Stadium - Columbia, MO
The Bulls took care of business last week, knocking off Lafayette 30-13 to give new head coach Pete Lembo his first Bulls victory. The challenge will be significantly greater this week as UB faces No. 9 Missouri.
People in the sports world had been saying good things about the Tigers before the season started. In fact, a 247 preseason poll ranked Missouri fifth among SEC teams -- one spot behind Alabama.
>>> The Tigers went 14-3 last year, winning six of their last seven games, including a 14-3 triumph over No. 7 Ohio State in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl. Most of the offensive starters return from that team, with QB Brady Cook playing a big role.
>>> Cook completed 20 of 31 for 228 yards and one TD in last week's 51-0 demolishing of Murray State. Mizzou put 28 points on the board in the first quarter.
>>> Eleven Tigers caught at least one pass, and eight recorded multiple receptions.. Luther Burden III led the way with four catches totaling 49 yards and a TD.
>>> Missouri totaled 179 yards rushing, led by Nate Noel (11 carries, 48 yards, 1 TD. Four different runners each scored a TD.
>>> Missouri's defense held the Racers to a total of 85 yards (58 passing, 27 rushing).
>>> BUFFALO vs LAFAYETTE (STORY/STATES HERE)
Memorial Stadium - Columbia, MO
The Bulls took care of business last week, knocking off Lafayette 30-13 to give new head coach Pete Lembo his first Bulls victory. The challenge will be significantly greater this week as UB faces No. 9 Missouri.
People in the sports world had been saying good things about the Tigers before the season started. In fact, a 247 preseason poll ranked Missouri fifth among SEC teams -- one spot behind Alabama.
>>> The Tigers went 14-3 last year, winning six of their last seven games, including a 14-3 triumph over No. 7 Ohio State in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl. Most of the offensive starters return from that team, with QB Brady Cook playing a big role.
>>> Cook completed 20 of 31 for 228 yards and one TD in last week's 51-0 demolishing of Murray State. Mizzou put 28 points on the board in the first quarter.
>>> Eleven Tigers caught at least one pass, and eight recorded multiple receptions.. Luther Burden III led the way with four catches totaling 49 yards and a TD.
>>> Missouri totaled 179 yards rushing, led by Nate Noel (11 carries, 48 yards, 1 TD. Four different runners each scored a TD.
>>> Missouri's defense held the Racers to a total of 85 yards (58 passing, 27 rushing).
>>> BUFFALO vs LAFAYETTE (STORY/STATES HERE)
Western Michigan at No. 2 Ohio State - 4:30 p.m. BTN
Ohio Stadium - Columbus, OH
The Broncos get a second - and more powerful - dose of Big 10 football this week when they meet No. 2 Ohio State. The matchup follows last week's 28-14 WMU loss at Wisconsin.
>>> This is the second meeting between the two schools. OSU was ranked No. 1 back in 2015 when the Broncos paid a visit. The Buckeyes won that meeting 38-12.
>>> This is the second MAC meeting of 2024 for Ohio State, which blasted Akron 52-6 last week.
>>> Akron hit a 48 yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead midway through the first quarter. The Buckeys then scored 52 of the game's next 55 points.
>>> Will Howard, a transfer AB from Kansas State, completed 17 of 28 attempts, good for 228 yards with three TDs.
>>> Two of the TD receptions went to Jeremiah Smith, who led OSU with six catches totaling 92 yards. Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka combined for eight catches, 109 yards and a touchdown.
>>> TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins handled the bulk of Ohio State's run game, combining for 21 carries 120 yards and a touchdown. OSU averaged 5.2 ypc overall.
>>> Ohio State outgained the Zips 404-177 and held Akron to 47 yards rushing (1.3 ypc)
>>> The Buckeyes forced three UA turnovers - two interceptions and a fumble.
>>> WESTERN MICHIGAN vs WISCONSIN (STORY/STATS HERE)
Ohio Stadium - Columbus, OH
The Broncos get a second - and more powerful - dose of Big 10 football this week when they meet No. 2 Ohio State. The matchup follows last week's 28-14 WMU loss at Wisconsin.
>>> This is the second meeting between the two schools. OSU was ranked No. 1 back in 2015 when the Broncos paid a visit. The Buckeyes won that meeting 38-12.
>>> This is the second MAC meeting of 2024 for Ohio State, which blasted Akron 52-6 last week.
>>> Akron hit a 48 yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead midway through the first quarter. The Buckeys then scored 52 of the game's next 55 points.
>>> Will Howard, a transfer AB from Kansas State, completed 17 of 28 attempts, good for 228 yards with three TDs.
>>> Two of the TD receptions went to Jeremiah Smith, who led OSU with six catches totaling 92 yards. Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka combined for eight catches, 109 yards and a touchdown.
>>> TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins handled the bulk of Ohio State's run game, combining for 21 carries 120 yards and a touchdown. OSU averaged 5.2 ypc overall.
>>> Ohio State outgained the Zips 404-177 and held Akron to 47 yards rushing (1.3 ypc)
>>> The Buckeyes forced three UA turnovers - two interceptions and a fumble.
>>> WESTERN MICHIGAN vs WISCONSIN (STORY/STATS HERE)
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