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By Eric Doennig Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Missouri State athletics SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Using both its first-half scoring burst and a shutdown defensive effort, Illinois State handed Missouri State a 38-2 homecoming defeat Saturday afternoon in Missouri Valley Football Conference action at Robert W. Plaster.
By Alvin Barba Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Kennesaw State athletics KENNESAW, GA. — When Kennesaw State played its Big South Conference opener against Gardner-Webb Saturday on Saturday at Fifth Third Bank Stadium it was going to be historic regardless of the outcome. Just the fact.
By Doug Poole Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of unhwildcats.com WILLIAMSBURG, VA. — Dalton Crossan rushed for 109 yards, including a 37-yard touchdown, but the 19th-ranked University of New Hampshire football team was defeated 34-18 by 24th-ranked William & Mary at Zable Stadium on Saturday afternoon. .
By Kyle Schwartz Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of OVCSports.com CLARKSVILLE, TN. — With its 44-14 victory over Austin Peay on Saturday, UT Martin has captured the 2015 Sgt. York Trophy Championship. The Skyhawks finished 3-0 in Sgt. York games this season to claim its second-straight and.
By Dave Cook Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Eastern Washington athletics POCATELLO, ID — Some college players would be happy with a complete career in what Cooper Kupp has accomplished in three games against Idaho State. Eagle head coach Beau Baldwin is simply overjoyed for his.
By Matthew Bonnette Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of McNeese State athletics CONWAY, AR. — Wallace Scott’s 45-yard fumble recovery 10 seconds into the fourth quarter sparked a 21-point frame and helped ignite 9th-ranked McNeese to a come-from-behind 28-13 win over Central Arkansas here Saturday night to.
By Ryan Powell Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of North Dakota athletics OGDEN, Utah – For the second week in a row, North Dakota saw a double-digit lead slip away in the fourth quarter as Weber State rallied for a 25-24 win Saturday at Stewart Stadium. Wildcat.
By Kemmler Chapple Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of LionSports.net HAMMOND, LA. — Stephen F. Austin junior quarterback Zach Conque powered in from a yard out with under a minute to play to give the Lumberjacks a 28-27 comeback victory over No. 21/23 Southeastern Louisiana on the.
By Marc Gignac Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of GSEagles.com STATESBORO, GA. – Kevin Ellison rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown and threw for 64 yards and a score to lead Georgia Southern to its 11th straight Sun Belt Conference victory, a 56-26 decision over New.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal MONROE, LA. — Appalachian State faced some serious adversity in the first half of its Sun Belt Conference football game at Louisiana-Monroe Saturday, but the Mountaineers responded like a championship-caliber team to roar past the Warhawks 59-14. Sophomore quarterback Taylor Lamb (8-of-15 passing for 261.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — It isn’t a long cab ride from Broadway to Lawrence E. Wien Stadium, the stunningly beautiful venue of Columbia football, near the banks of the Hudson River. When the Odd Couple was making its debut on Broadway 50 years ago,.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — It has stood as one of the landmark games in Football Championship Subdivision history. The Citadel 10, Arkansas 3. The opening weekend of the 1992 college football season was shaken by a victory on Sept. 5 that was mentioned as the.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — North Dakota State needed a win in the final seconds at home against Northern Iowa on Saturday for its 31-28 Missouri Valley Football Conference victory, but that enabled the Bison to remain on top of the Any Given Saturday FCS Top-25 poll for the second week.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — The top three teams remained the same in the BOXTOROW coaches and media polls with Alcorn State keeping the top spot for the second week in a row. The Braves were off this week and lost a first-place vote each to North Carolina A&T and.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal MONROE, LA. — As Appalachian State prepares for its trip on Saturday evening to Louisiana-Monroe and a 7 p.m. Sun Belt game that will be shown live on ESPN3, it is easy to reflect on what a difference 11 months has made for the Mountaineer football.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ATLANTA — Unlike the past two weeks of wet weather, there was a fast track Saturday for Appalachian State indoors at the Georgia Dome and the Mountaineers performed like thoroughbreds to race to the 37-3 victory over Georgia State in their Sun Belt Conference opener before.
By Hunter Reid Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This article is courtesy of www.furmanpaladins.com GREENVILLE, S.C. — Triston Luke rushed for a pair of touchdowns and Furman turned in a strong defensive performance to post a 17-13 victory over South Carolina State in football action Saturday evening in rain-soaked, wind swept.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ATLANTA — When Appalachian State hosted Georgia State last year in the snowy and windy conditions at Kidd Brewer Stadium, it was referred to as a mismatch of atmospheric proportions, with the Mountaineers steamrolling to the 44-0 Sun Belt Conference victory. After watching App State.
By Todd Wetmore Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This article is courtesy of Liberty.edu http://www.liberty.edu/flames/index.cfm?PID=10869&newsID=15345&TeamID=9 ATLANTA, GA. — A 56-yard field goal by John Lunsford and a Chris Turner interception halted a back-and-forth battle, allowing No. 18/18 Liberty to claim a 41-33 win over Georgia State, Saturday afternoon, at the.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ATLANTA, GA. — In the past two seasons, Liberty University has claimed two victories over Sun Belt Conference football opponents, the most recent coming Saturday with a 41-33 win at Georgia State. It was the fourth time in school history that the Flames had toppled.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — North Dakota State used an impressive 28-7 road win over Missouri Valley Conference rival South Dakota State to soar back into the top spot as as Any Given Saturday released its Football Championship Subdivision Top-25 poll on Monday. The Bison, coming off four consecutive FCS.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Alcorn State is the top team in the BOXTOROW coaches and media polls. The Braves had a resounding 61-14 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Little Rock on Saturday, the fourth win in a row for the Braves. N.C. A&T got past Hampton 45-31. Alcorn State received.
By Cody Bashore Courtesy of the Arizona Daily Sun College Sports Journal FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — It took less than two minutes for the scoring to begin Saturday in the Walkup Skydome, as Northern Arizona took its opening possession 75 yards for a score. The drive was just a sign of the offensive output.
By Josh Tolentino Courtesy of Vidette Online College Sports Journal NORMAL, Ill. —From the opening drive, it was a game of musical chairs for the Illinois State University offense under center. After a hand injury sustained during practice on Wednesday limited starting quarterback Tre Roberson, coach Brock Spack gave redshirt freshman Jake Kolbe.
By Eric Peterson Courtesy of INFORUM College Sports Journal BROOKINGS, South Dakota. —North Dakota State capped Saturday night with a familiar scene in the recent history of its rivalry with South Dakota State. The Bison rumbling to the corner of the stadium to grab the 75-pound Dakota Marker trophy. The No. 2-ranked Bison.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — There were no sightings of animals traveling in pairs during the persistent rain at Kidd Brewer Stadium on a homecoming Saturday afternoon, but there were enough big plays for Appalachian State to storm past Wyoming, 31-13, for it’s third non-conference football victory of.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — Of all of the football road trips that Appalachian State has made in the 23 seasons that this writer has been covering the Mountaineers, one excursion stands out for all of the wrong reasons. The 2004 season-opening adventure to Laramie, Wyoming was.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Alcorn State sits atop the BOXTOROW Coaches poll for the third straight week, while North Carolina A&T is No. 1 in the BOXTOROW media poll for the second-straight week and for the third time this year. N.C. A&T was idle while Alcorn thumped Concordia-Selma 40-7 and.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — Jacksonville State retained its hold on first place and James Madison used its win over SMU to shoot into the top five as Any Given Saturday released its Football Championship Subdivision Top-25 poll on Monday. The Gamecocks, who have been ranked No. 1 since the.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ELON, N.C. — The last time this writer had crossed paths with Towson quarterback Connor Frazier, it was in the aftermath of his one-yard touchdown sneak with 17 seconds left that lifted the Tigers into the 2013-14 national championship game with a 35-31 victory at Eastern.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal NORFOLK, VA. — If Saturday’s game between Appalachian State and Old Dominion was viewed as the measure of two new Football Bowl Subdivision programs, the Mountaineers’ 49-0 thumping of the host Monarchs showed ASU is light years ahead of its Conference USA opponent. Coming off.
Editor’s Note: In the wake of Liberty’s historic win over Montana, CSJ takes a look back at the first game after Arthur Williams Stadium was renovated in 2010. This article originally appeared on the College Sporting News website on Oct. 2, 2010. By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal LYNCHBURG. VA. —.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — In a week when only two top-10 teams fell, Alcorn State remained No. 1 in the BOXTOROW coaches poll. Tennessee State fell to FCS No. 1 Jacksonville State and fell from No. 1 to No. 4 in the BOXTOROW media poll. North Carolina A&T with.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — For eight years, most of my Wednesday afternoons in the fall were spent enjoying lunch with two college football legends, Villanova’s Andy Talley and Al Bagnoli of Penn. The conversation was always guaranteed to be better than the food, which is more.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — Jaacksonville State continued to roll in the votes as the top-ranked team Monday in the third week of the Any Given Saturday Football Championship Subdivision Top-25 poll. The Gamecocks captured 59 of 78 first-place votes in the poll that is widely recognized as the most.
By Hunter Reid Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This piece originally appeared on the Furmanpaladins.com website and is used by permission. http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/releases/20150917u6b3sv GREENVILLE, S.C. — Much has been written regarding the unique culture of high school football, where fans gather weekly under the lights to cheer on the pride of.
By Hunter Reid Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This article is courtesy of Furmanpaladins.com http://www.furmanpaladins.com/sports/m-footbl/2015-16/releases/20150919wdkapg ORLANDO, FL. — Jon Croft Hollingsworth kicked a school record 55-yard fourth quarter field goal and Furman rode a strong second half defensive effort to beat UCF, 16-15, in football action Saturday evening at Bright.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal LYNCHBURG, VA. — The atmosphere at Arthur Williams Stadium — complete with a record crowd of 22,551 fans in its overflowing stands — was electric on Saturday and Liberty University used that excitement to help generate a frenetic start in its showcase Football Championship Subdivision game.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal NORFOLK, VA. — For several years, Appalachian State and Old Dominion have admired each other’s football programs from afar. On Saturday afternoon, these two Football Bowl Subdivision newbies will get to take their fresh rivalry to the field. App State (1-1) travels to Foreman Field.
By John N. Mitchell Courtesy of the Philadelphia Inquirer College Sports Journal VILLANOVA, Pa. — All things must come to an end, and that includes Villanova’s dominance over Penn on the football field. That’s just what happened Thursday night at Villanova as the rebuilding Quakers dominated the Wildcats all night long and defeated.
By Damien Sordelett Courtesy of the Lynchburg News and Advance College Sports Journal LYNCHBURG, Va. — D.J. Abnar’s touchdown run early in the fourth quarterback did more than give Liberty a double-digit lead against visiting Montana in front of a boisterous crowd at Williams Stadium. The score, one on a perfectly executed run.
By Jim Nelson Courtesy of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier College Sports Journal SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — A review of the game film will certainly reveal a few flaws from ninth-ranked Northern Iowa’s 34-20 victory at Cal Poly Saturday night. But as far as execution of a game plan, it was almost exactly.
By Greg Logan Courtesy of New York Newsday College Sports Journal STONY BROOK, New York — Toward the end of the first half, Stony Brook’s struggles against defending Colonial Athletic Association champion New Hampshire looked eerily similar to the Seawolves’ first two seasons in the conference. They had dominated on defense, but a.
By JP McBride Courtesy of The Huntsville Item College Sports Journal HUNTSVILLE, Texas — If defense wins championships, then the Bearkats have a long way to go before they are a championship-caliber team if Saturday night’s loss to Lamar is any indication. Sam Houston State’s defense was torched for 551 yards in a.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Watching South Carolina State’s dominating 36-0 MEAC victory over Florida A&M on Thursday night, I was struck by a bit of sadness. Jalen Simmons was spectacular in rushing for 159 yards and Justin Taylor had a pair of touchdowns behind outstanding offensive.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — North Carolina A&T was one a few teams to win a game this past week and the coaches and media took notice. After defeating Shaw 61-7 the Aggies received five first place votes, which is as many as South Carolina State did, but outpaced the.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Three of the top five teams from last week fell in the BOXTOROW coaches poll, while three of the top five teams in the BOXTOROW media poll won, causing shakeups in both polls. In the coaches poll, defending champion Alcorn State defeated Alabama State 35-18 and climbed back.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — Jacksonville State may have come up a play short of a dramatic upset at Auburn on Saturday, but on Monday, the Gamecocks earned enough respect to stay on top of the Any Given Saturday FCS Top-25 poll. The Gamecocks received 47 of 80 first-place votes.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Wofford coach Mike Ayers displayed a confident smile as he emerged to meet the media following Saturday night’s 34-14 victory over Tennessee Tech. In his 28th year at Wofford and his 31st season as a head coach, Ayers has around long enough.
By John Feinstein Courtesy of The Washington Post College Sports Journal BOSTON, Mass —As a coach in the Football Championship Subdivision, playing a level below college football’s powers, Gary Harrell knows there are going to be days when the job isn’t a lot of fun. Every fall, Howard, the school he graduated from and.
