BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins wanted to give his fans back in Texas something to cheer about. His Ohio State teammates and Buckeyes fans jumped right on board. The freshman broke a 15-year-old school record by rushing for 181 yards in his college debut, J.T. Barrett threw three touchdown passes and No. 2 Ohio … Continue reading
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – Greg Hankerson scored the go-ahead points on a 4-yard touchdown run with 10:58 left in the game, and Norfolk State cornerbacks Sandy Chapman and Harry Freemanintercepted passes in the final seven minutes to lead the Spartans to their first-ever win at South Carolina State, 13-10, on Saturday afternoon. The NSU defense was … Continue reading
North Carolina coach Larry Fedora sees his team making plenty of mistakes, even after a pair of last-second wins that vaulted the 17th-ranked Tar Heels back into the national rankings . He’s trying to figure out how to fix them entering Saturday’s game against No. 25 Virginia Tech. “If we can ever get that accomplished, … Continue reading
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall was surprised how quickly a losing attitude dragged down the Cavaliers in their season-opening loss. The first-year Virginia coach had spent spring ball and fall camp trying to install a new mindset. The Cavaliers even professed bolstered confidence heading in their opener against Richmond, but when things went bad early, Mendenhall … Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Thanks to a college football player’s small gesture of kindness, it could be a long time before a mother will have to worry again about her autistic son eating lunch alone. Tears streamed down the face of Leah Paske when she saw the photo of Florida State University wide receiver Travis … Continue reading
by Jaquan Anderson Norfolk State University’s football team has had their share of losses in the past couple seasons. Finishing with a record of 4 – 4 two years in a row has left a need for redemption in the program. Latrell Scott is serving his second year as the program’s head coach. New coaches, … Continue reading
AP-US-ODD-Michigan-St-Miracle-Chipmunks/121 Eds: APNewsNow. New to some points. Dead chipmunks portray Michigan State’s miracle football win LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Touchdown! Chipmunks? A Lansing taxidermist is honoring Michigan State’s stunning football victory over Michigan with dead, stuffed chipmunks portraying players on the final play. Jalen Watts-Jackson returned a fumble for a touchdown on Oct. 17. Nick … Continue reading
BC-FBC–ACC This Week/486 Eds: Should stand. With AP Photos. No. 3 Tigers’ visit to Wolfpack headlines ACC’s Week 9 slate The Associated Press A look at things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference for Week 9: GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 3 Clemson at North Carolina State. There’s certainly been plenty of drama … Continue reading
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) – Leonte Carroo caught three third-quarter touchdown passes after sitting out a first-half suspension and set a school record as Rutgers overcame the distractions of an academic investigation involving coach Kyle Flood and the dismissal of five arrested players in a 63-13 win over Norfolk State on Saturday, Sept. 6. Carroo, who … Continue reading
ATLANTA (AP) — Fresh off a ruling that Northwestern University football players can’t form a union, the NCAA is about to face a more direct challenge to its longstanding policy of not letting schools pay athletes like they’re professionals. A federal judge who issued a landmark decision against the NCAA last year is considering whether … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State University Department of Athletics will host Spartan Fan Fest beginning at noon on Saturday, Aug. 29. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins with the Spartan football team’s final preseason intrasquad scrimmage at noon at William “Dick” Price Stadium. Following the scrimmage, fans will have … Continue reading
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