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2023 CSJ Sagarin NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Projections-Feb. 26

On February 27, 2023February 27, 2023By Kent Schmidt

The CSJ’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament using the Sagarin rankings to field of the 68 teams that make-up the tournament are currently projecting Houston as the overall number two overall seed for the week ending February 26th, 2023. Another High Major team in Gonzaga is also projected as a #2 seed. A total of 8.

Highlights: CSJ FBS Group of Five Top Five Games and Recap of Week 9

On October 30, 2022October 30, 2022By Kent Schmidt

The big game in the Group of Five this week had to be the two teams that have represented the G5 the four of the past five seasons in the New Year’s Six Bowl games in Cincinnati playing at UCF. Cincinnati has been the representative the past two seasons and were even in the College.

Missouri Valley Football Conference 2022 Week 7 Review/Week 8 Preview

On October 21, 2022October 28, 2022By Kent Schmidt

The MVFC race is starting to take shape as there are just two undefeated teams left in conference play after last weekend. South Dakota State and Southern Illinois are those two unblemished squads and both had impressive wins this past week. SDSU had the spotlight game not just within the MVFC ranks but nationally as.

Penn State Delivers Late Knock-Out Punch In Stunning 35-31 Win Over Purdue

On September 2, 2022September 3, 2022By Ray Maloney

The Nittany Lions got a late touchdown pass from Sean Clifford to KeyVone Lee that covered 10 yards with just 57 seconds left in the game to lift Penn State to a 35-31 win over the Boilermakers on Sept. 1 at Ross-Ade Stadium in front of more than 57,000 fans.

2022 Division I Conference Preview: Sun Belt Conference

On August 22, 2022August 24, 2022By Kent Schmidt

co-authored by Jamie Williams & Kent Schmidt For the first time in the short history of the Sun Belt Conference, a West Division team won the crown with Louisiana picking up the crown a season ago. But much has changed since the Ragin’ Cajans defeated Appalachian State in the SBC title game a year ago. .

Highlights: CSJ FBS Group of Five Top Five Games and Recap of Week 2

On September 15, 2021September 15, 2021By Kent Schmidt

The biggest news this week was last Friday in the Group of Five will definitely be losing four of its strongest programs to the Big 12 Conference. The American Athletic Conference’s Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF, along with independent BYU, will be the four new members of the Power Five Conference. The Big 12 unanimously voted.

Big Sky Football Review and Review: Week of March 27th

On March 23, 2021March 26, 2021By Ben Schleiger

UC Davis came ready to bring the Golden Horseshoe Trophy back home with them to Aggieland. The 73-24 domination of Cal Poly was unexpected and a huge red flag sent to the Aggies’ remaining opponents of Idaho State, Eastern Washington, and Cal Poly, again. Hunter Rodrigues and company started hot against Weber State, but faltered.

Big Sky Football Review and Preview: Week of March 13th

On March 9, 2021March 15, 2021By Ben Schleiger

In one of the more normal weeks of college football the Big Sky saw a trio of close contests at four, five, and ten point differences. Weber State outlasted a gutsy performance from UC Davis. Southern Utah pulled far enough away from Cal Poly before they started to awaken. And Eastern Washington stormed back from.

Big Sky Football Preview Week of 2/27/21

On February 24, 2021February 25, 2021By Ben Schleiger

The Big Sky Conference starts their six week conference only schedule this weekend. The teams opting not to play include Sacramento State, Montana, Montana State, Portland State, and Northern Colorado. The rest of the conference looks to navigate the six game schedule into an automatic qualifying position or an at-large big for the abbreviated 16.

Colgate Head Coach Dan Hunt gives an update on Raider Football and gets insightful about current events!

On June 16, 2020June 16, 2020By David Mays

This week, CSJ’s David Mays got a hold of Colgate head football coach Dan Hunt and got his opinion on the most important topic of 2020 – crunchy, or creamy peanut butter? Along the way he also talked about the state of the Colgate football program and the unprecedented challenges of this offseason.

SEASON IN REVIEW: Dark Days are Over for Robert Morris Football

On November 27, 2019By admin

The dark days are over! Robert Morris caps off an incredible season finishing 7-5 with their most recent victory coming over Sacred Heart 16-14.

Big Sky Conference Previews Week 13

On November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Ben Schleiger

This is a big week across the FCS as it is rivalry, make it or break it for playoffs, a chance to end on a high note for the regular season, or all of the above. The famous Brawl of the Wild holds an all of the above label as Montana State needs a win.

College Sports Big South Conference Previews, How To Watch: Week of 11/23/2019

On November 22, 2019By Ray Maloney

KSU can ill afford a loss in the regular season finale against Gardner-Webb. If that happens, it could open the door to a realm of possible scenarios when the playoff field is announced Sunday. The Owls would finish the regular season with a 9-3 overall record, again, a mark that would normally get a team a postseason opportunity.

Big Sky Conference Previews Week 12

On November 16, 2019November 16, 2019By Ben Schleiger

These final two weeks will define and refine the playoff outlook for fringe teams and those looking to have a seeded position. Two weeks can contain a lot of chaos for post season considerations. The hot ticket question this week is Montana or Weber State the stronger team? Lucky for Big Sky fans is Saturday.

Big Sky Conference Previews Week 11

On November 8, 2019November 8, 2019By Ben Schleiger

Three weeks remain in the Big Sky Conference regular season before the FCS playoff take shape. Weber State, Sacramento State, Montana, and Montana State all look to prove themselves worthy of a playoff spot. For those four teams it should be heavily favored in their matchup’s, except for we Weber State versus North Dakota..

Big Sky Conference Reviews Week 10

On November 7, 2019November 7, 2019By Ben Schleiger

Week 10 in the Big Sky showed us who the true first place team should be. Weber State established their spot in the drivers seat and the rest of the Big Sky should fall in line according to them. Sacramento State is still a force to be reckoned with, but they will have to keep.

Big Sky Conference Week 10 Previews

On November 2, 2019November 2, 2019By Ben Schleiger

This week will feature some monster matchups that will give a solid forecast of who may be in or out of the playoff contention. Sacramento State and Weber State will face off to see who takes control of the Big Sky reigns. Meanwhile, Portland State will look to make a Hail Mary effort to stay.

Big Sky Conference Week 9 Reviews

On October 30, 2019October 30, 2019By Ben Schleiger

The Big Sky continued to reveal its true self as close games proved who was the better team and blowouts solidified resumes. Montana State continues to dig themselves into a hole as they look like a talented, but overrated 5-3 team with just 50 percent wins in conference games. Montana, Weber, and Sacramento all took.

CSJ’S HBCU Week 2 Games of the Week

On September 7, 2017By admin

Week 1 in HBCU football saw quite a few upsets, but none was bigger than Howard going out west as a 40+ underdog and defeating UNLV. In week 1 we saw North Carolina A&T flex its muscles and look like a serious contender for the MEAC crown, and we saw Southern show that they’re just.

Monmouth Rolls Past Gardner-Webb, 23-9, For Road Win

On November 22, 2015By admin

By Marc Rabb Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of GWUSports.com BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — Tyrell Maxwell rushed for a team-high 79 yards and Paul Schumacher converted all three of his field goal attempts, as Gardner-Webb fell to Monmouth, 23-9, in the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ season finale on Saturday afternoon. Monmouth (5-6,.

EKU Breaks Second-Half Tie To Knock Off Southeastern Missouri, 27-10

On October 18, 2015By admin

By Kevin Britton Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of .EKUSports.com CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — A stellar second half allowed the Eastern Kentucky University football team to turn a 10-10 halftime tie into a 27-10 victory over Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday at Houck Stadium. The 14th-ranked.

Monmouth Forces Turnovers, Topples Liberty In Overtime

On October 18, 2015By admin

By Gregory Viscomi Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Monmouth athletics WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Monmouth University football team’s defense forced three turnovers and sophomore kicker/punter Matt White hit the game-tying and game-winning field goals at the end of regulation and in overtime, respectively, as.

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