DePaul dominates No. 20 George Washington in confounding upset One team seemed to be eager to get to the holiday break Tuesday night and the other played determined team basketball when No. 20 George Washington traveled to DePaul . The expectation was the more focused group would be the Colonials who have previously beaten the likes of Virginia this season and came into the contest with just … [Read more...]
Toledo claims 10-win season with 32-17 Boca Raton Bowl victory
Toledo claims 10-win season with 32-17 Boca Raton Bowl victory Toledo’s season might not have been all that it hoped it would be, but Tuesday’s 32-17 win against Temple in the Boca Raton Bowl was a nice way to end it. The Rocket defeated the No. 24 Owls to claim their first 10-win season since 2001 and first back-to-back bowl wins since 1970-71. It also provided a glimmer of hope for a team … [Read more...]
Akron gets first bowl win in 23-21 victory over Utah State
Akron gets first bowl win in 23-21 victory over Utah State Akron has its first bowl win. The Zips beat Utah State 23-21 in Tuesday's Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in just the program's second bowl appearance since becoming an FBS team in 1987. It's also the first time an Akron team has won eight games since 1985. Akron's defense controlled most of the game, especially the first half. But Utah … [Read more...]
Michigan DE Mario Ojemudia says his college career is over
Michigan DE Mario Ojemudia says his college career is over Michigan defensive end Mario Ojemudia says his college career is over. Ojemudia, a senior, suffered a torn Achilles against Maryland on Oct. 3. The program made efforts to retrieve a medical hardship waiver for Ojemudia, which would allow him to return in 2016. However, according to a post from Ojemudia on Instagram, it did not come … [Read more...]
WKU comes from behind to beat USF in Miami Beach Bowl
WKU comes from behind to beat USF in Miami Beach Bowl Playing in his final collegiate game, Western Kentucky star quarterback Brandon Doughty had a rough first half. The second half was a different story. After falling behind South Florida 14-10 at the half, Doughty and the Hilltoppers exploded for 35 second-half points to come back and win the Miami Beach Bowl, 45-35. In the win, which gave … [Read more...]
Can Akron get to eight wins in the Potato Bowl?
Can Akron get to eight wins in the Potato Bowl? Idaho Potato Bowl BowlAkron (7-5) vs. Utah State (6-6)Boise, IdahoDec. 22, 2015 With a win in Tuesday's Idaho Potato Bowl, the 2015 Akron Zips will be the best Akron team in 30 years. The Zips haven't won eight games in a season since Jim Dennison's team went 8-4 in 1985. Terry Bowden's team got to 7-5 after consecutive 5-7 seasons for its … [Read more...]
Official: Michigan hires Boston College’s Don Brown as DC
Official: Michigan hires Boston College's Don Brown as DC Michigan turned to the team with the best defense in college football in 2015 to find its next defensive coordinator. The program confirmed Monday that it has hired Boston College defensive coordinator Don Brown to the same position. Excited to welcome Don Brown, his wife Debbie, their 4 children & 10 grandchildren to UofM. … [Read more...]
Florida’s Taylor, Robinson, McCalister all headed to NFL
Florida's Taylor, Robinson, McCalister all headed to NFL Florida is losing three of its top players to the NFL. Gators head coach Jim McElwain announced Monday that running back Kelvin Taylor, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and defensive lineman Alex McCalister all plan to enter the NFL draft. Taylor has been a significant contributor in each of his three years with the Gators. He emerged … [Read more...]
Maryland brings in Walt Bell as offensive coordinator
Maryland brings in Walt Bell as offensive coordinator New Maryland head coach D.J. Durkin is bringing in a young, up-and-coming coach to run his offense. The Terps announced Sunday that Walt Bell has been named the team’s offensive coordinator. Bell, 31, spent the past two seasons overseeing Arkansas State’s high-powered unit while also serving as assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach. … [Read more...]
USC RB Tre Madden undergoes knee surgery, will miss Holiday Bowl
USC RB Tre Madden undergoes knee surgery, will miss Holiday Bowl USC running back Tre Madden underwent arthroscopic knee surgery last week and will miss the Holiday Bowl against Wisconsin. Madden, a senior, has been dealing with knee issues throughout the second half of the season. He played in nine games this year carrying the ball 85 times for 452 yards and five touchdowns. Madden’s USC … [Read more...]