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By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal Editor’s note: David Coulson will be bringing fans an insider’s look throughout the weekend on Appalachian State’s first bowl-game experience, check often for updates and also follow his posts on Twitter @DavidCoulsonFCS. SOMEWHERE IN WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. (otherwise known as Triplett) — The clock reads.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal MONTGOMERY, AL. — For most of the significant history of Appalachian State football in the past 24 years, one of the constants has been the presence of Scott Satterfield. Whether it was a perfect regular season and 12-0 start in 1995 as the starting quarterback,.
By Jason Huber Special to College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State football took a huge step in the schools program this season in receiving their first bid to a bowl game. In only the second year of App State’s postseason eligibility after moving from the FCS, the Mountaineers went 10-2 with.
By Donal Ware Special to College Sports Journal PHILADLPHIA — The honors keep rolling in for Javon Hargrave. South Carolina State’s star defensive tackle was the choice for the Willie Davis BOXTOROW Defensive Player of the Year Award for the second-straight year. Grambling quarterback Johnathan Williams was chosen as the BOXTOROW Offensive Player of the.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note This story is courtesy of North Dakota State an Northern Iowa athletics. FARGO, N.D. — One big play at the beginning of the second half turned the momentum of the game and another near the end helped clinch another North Dakota State playoff victory. Bruce.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Sam Houston State and Colgate athletics. HUNTSVILLE, TX. — Quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe passed for 358 yards and four touchdowns and running back Corey Avery rushed 25 times for 197 yards and a score to lead Sam Houston to a 48-21 victory over Colgate.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Richmond and Illinois State athletics. Photo courtesy of Pinola Photography. NORMAL, Ill. – The University of Richmond football (10-3) team will continue its pursuit of a national championship thanks to a 39-27 defeat of No. 2 seed Illinois State on the road. Jacobi.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Jacksonville State and Charleston Southern athletics. JACKSONVILLE, AL. — Top-ranked Jacksonville State exploded for 45 points and 425 yards after halftime Friday night to earn its first trip to the FCS semifinals next week. Troymaine Pope rushed for 250 yards and three.
Special to College Sports Journal NEW YORK, N.Y. — The historic Waldorf Astoria Grand Ballroom in New York City witnessed an all-star cast of history’s greatest football players for the 58th National Football Foundation (NFF) Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday night. An illustrious College Football Hall of Fame class took center stage at the.
By Scottie Rodgers Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of the Ivy League. NEW YORK, N.Y. — Harvard senior quarterback Scott Hosch and Penn senior linebacker Tyler Drake were unveiled as the Ivy League’s 2015 Football Players of the Year and Asa S. Bushnell Cup recipients in front.
Special to College Sports Journal By Steve Conn Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Yale athletics. NEW YORK, N.Y. — “If you were in a phone booth with him for 20 minutes, you still couldn’t catch him,” said Yale’s Hall of Fame football coach Carm Cozza about his former All-America running back.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Appalachian State and Georgia Southern athletics. NEW ORLEANS, LA. — Highlighted by Defensive Student-Athlete of the Year Ronald Blair and a league-high-tying five first-team honorees, 13 Appalachian State University football student-athletes earned all-Sun Belt Conference recognition, the conference office announced on.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Twenty-nine players were selected to the annual BOXTOROW All-America team. BOXTOROW has administered the All-America team since 2007 and the voters are comprised of media members from around the nation that cover HBCU football. The offense is headlined by North Carolina A&T junior running back Tarik Cohen, who repeats as.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State finally found out the who, what, where, when and why of qualifying for its first Football Bowl Subdivision on Sunday afternoon. Now its on to the how as the Mountaineers face Ohio University in the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl on.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Jacksonville State and UTC athletics. JACKSONVILLE, AL. — Brandon Bender came up with the biggest defensive play of Jacksonville State’s season, Eli Jenkins capitalized on No. 7 Chattanooga’s only turnover and the top-ranked Gamecocks are going to the FCS quarterfinals for.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Charleston Southern and The Citadel athletics. CHARLESTON, S.C. — Charleston Southern is moving on to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs. A dominant defensive effort made sure of it. CSU forced six turnovers and stifled The Citadel’s triple option attack.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Illinois State athletics. NORMAL, IL. – After falling behind early in the third quarter, the Illinois State football team bounced back for a 36-19 win over Western Illinois in the second round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday afternoon before 6,124.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy Richmond and William & Mary athletics. RICHMOND, VA. — The University of Richmond football team was dominant on Saturday afternoon, burying Capital Cup rival William & Mary (9-4, 6-2), 48-13, at Robins Stadium to claim a second round win in the NCAA.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Montana and North Dakota State athletics. FARGO, N.D. — The Grizzlies can have August. The Bison will gladly continue to own December. North Dakota State, the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, jumped out to a.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of UNI athletics. PORTLAND, OR. — With its rushing attack functioning on all cylinders the University of Northern Iowa football team picked up a decisive 29-17 win over No. 6 seeded Portland State in the cold and rain on Saturday night, advancing.
By Matthew Dougherty Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of the Patriot League and Colgate athletics HARRISONBURG, VA. — Colgate found a way to win another close game, continuing its magic late in the season with a 44-38 victory at No. 5 seed James Madison in the second round of.
By A.J. Henderson Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Georgia Southern athletics. STATESBORO, GA. — Nick Arbuckle completed 20-of-32 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns, and Georgia State became bowl eligible for the first time in school history with a 34-7 Sun Belt Conference football victory.
By Rick Poulter Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Texas State athletics. JONESBORO, AK. — Texas State committed early mistakes Saturday against the Sun Belt Conference champion Arkansas State Red Wolves and were never able to overcome them in a 55-17 loss to end the season. .
By Matthew Bonnette Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of McNeese State athletics. LAKE CHARLES, LA. — First-and-goal at the one-yard line is all that kept McNeese from taking a late fourth quarter lead and a possible win over Sam Houston State in the second round of the.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal MOBILE, AL. — What appeared like it would be a first-half TKO turned into a nerve-racking final two quarters for Appalachian State on Saturday night, but the Mountaineers regained their bearings at the end for their 34-27 Sun Belt Conference victory over South Alabama. Zach.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — There are several themes for Appalachian State as it prepares for Saturday’s final regular season football game with South Alabama at 7:30 p.m. at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. There is the element of revenge as the Mountaineers (9-2, 6-1) play a.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of The Citadel and Coastal Carolina athletics. CONWAY, S.C. — The Citadel’s Eric Goins kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Bulldogs past Coastal Carolina, 41-38, in the opening round of the 2015 NCAA Division I football playoffs.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Northern Iowa and Eastern Illinois athletics. CEDAR FALLS, IA. — Northern Iowa exploded for 23 second-quarter points on the way to a 53-17 win over No. 24 Eastern Illinois Saturday, earning a spot in the second round of the FCS Playoffs..
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Sam Houston State and Southern Utah athletics. HUNTSVILLE, TX. — Quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe came off the bench to pass for 211 yards including a 55-yard scoring pass to Yedidiah Louis for the winning score with 3:44 to play as Sam Houston rallied.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of William & Mary and Duquesne athletics. WILLIAMSBURG, VA. — The No. 13 William & Mary football team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Playoffs with a 52-49 victory against Duquesne at Zable Stadium on Saturday evening. Although DU (8-4) jumped out.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of South Dakota State athletics. MISSOULA, MT. — A 24-0 lead at Washington-Grizzly Stadium might have felt safe to most people, but Montana and South Dakota State remember the last time that the Grizzlies and the Jackrabbits had met in the NCAA.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of the Patriot League and New Hampshire athletics. DURHAM, N.H. — Patriot League champion Colgate built a 21-point fourth-quarter lead and held on in the final minutes for a 27-20 win at New Hampshire in the first round of the NCAA Division I Football Championship.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of the Patriot League and UTC athletics. CHATTANOOGA, TN. — A turf tackle followed by an interception turned the tide in the first period as Chattanooga roared to a 50-20 victory over Fordham in in the first round of the NCAA Division.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of University of Dayton and Western Illinois athletics. DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton scored the first touchdown of the game, but from there it was all Western Illinois on the scoreboard as the Leathernecks won 24-7 in their opening round FCS Playoffs game.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — It was getting back to basics with a twist for Appalachian State in its dominating, 28-7 Sun Belt Conference football victory over Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday afternoon before 16,124 spectators on senior day at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Mountaineers (9-2 overall, 6-1 Sun Belt).
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State may be preparing for a football visit from Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday for a 2 p.m. game at Kidd Brewer Stadium, but it was the news of a visit by five-time national champion Miami (Fla.) next September that dominated conversation Tuesday at.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — It didn’t come as a surprise when Jacksonville State finished the regular season as the top-seeded team in the NCAA Division Football Championship playoffs and it was less of a surprise to see the Gamecocks voted as the No. 1 team in the final Any Given.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Two years ago, Grambling’s football program was in disarray. After going 1-10 in 2012, coming off a SWAC championship in 2011, the Tigers 2013 season unraveled on and off the field and finished 1-11 that year. Today, the Tigers are No. 1. With North.
By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Jonas, the seven year old fan of the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks, was sad. He had just bought a Fightin’ Hawks jersey – the first kid on his block to get one, now that the nickname controversy was finally past – after having his.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — From the opening game of the 2015 Football Championship Subdivision season, it has been a year of parity. So it was no surprise when that equality displayed itself in Sunday morning’s announcement of the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoff brackets. While.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of NCAA.com INDIANAPOLIS, IN. — The field of 24 teams competing for the 2015 NCAA Division I Football Championship was announced today by the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee. The top eight national seeds will host winners from the first round.
By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — The autobids are now set. We knew about McNeese State, Charleston Southern, Dayton, Chattanooga, Jacksonville State, and Colgate, but we had to wait until the very end in order to find out that Richmond, Duquesne, Southern Utah and North Dakota State would be.
By Spencer Kowitz Special to College Sports Journal MOON TOWNSHIP, PA. — The Robert Morris University football team ended the 2015 season on a positive note as the Colonials upset Bryant, 21-20, in Northeast Conference action on a mostly cloudy Saturday afternoon at Joe Walton Stadium. RMU held the lead from late in.
By Al Barba Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This article is courtesy of www.ksuowls.com. CLINTON, S.C. — Despite a 14-6 loss at Big South Conference opponent Presbyterian on Saturday, the inaugural season for Kennesaw State can be termed a success. Although the Owls (6-5, 2-4) suffered a setback in their season.
By Matthew Bonnette Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of www.McNeeseSports.com. BEAUMONT, TX. – McNeese finished off its magical regular season on Saturday night with a 20-14 win over rival Lamar and capped of the school’s fifth undefeated season in school history with a 10-0 mark. In.
By Dave Cook Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of www.goeags.com CHENEY, WA. — This year, November wasn’t kind to the Eastern Washington University football team. In a game that featured four lead changes in the first 33 minutes, the Eagles couldn’t stop Portland State on third down.
By Hunter Reid Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of www.furmanpaladins.com SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Evan Jacks ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns and Wofford rode a strong rushing attack to beat Furman, 31-28, in Southern Conference football action Saturday afternoon at Gibbs Stadium. With the victory.
By Eric Doennig Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Missouri State athletics. FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State cashed in on three first-quarter Missouri State turnovers to build an insurmountable lead en route to a 55-0 victory over the Bears Saturday at the Fargodome. Bison quarterback Easton.
By Richard Moser Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Eastern Illinois athletics. CHARLESTON, Ill. – Eastern Illinois forced a timely turnover which resulted in a Panthers touchdown for the second straight week as EIU beat Eastern Kentucky, 21-7, Saturday afternoon on Senior Day at O’Brien Field. .
By Matthew Michalec Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Norfolk State athletics BALTIMORE, MD. — Greg Hankerson Jr. scored on a 57-yard touchdown run with 8:05 left in the game to break a 10-all tie, and the Norfolk State defense came up with two big stops in.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal Editor’s note: David Coulson will be bringing fans an insider’s look throughout the weekend on Appalachian State’s first bowl-game experience, check often for updates and also follow his posts on Twitter @DavidCoulsonFCS. SOMEWHERE IN WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. (otherwise known as Triplett) — The clock reads.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal MONTGOMERY, AL. — For most of the significant history of Appalachian State football in the past 24 years, one of the constants has been the presence of Scott Satterfield. Whether it was a perfect regular season and 12-0 start in 1995 as the starting quarterback,.
By Jason Huber Special to College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State football took a huge step in the schools program this season in receiving their first bid to a bowl game. In only the second year of App State’s postseason eligibility after moving from the FCS, the Mountaineers went 10-2 with.
By Donal Ware Special to College Sports Journal PHILADLPHIA — The honors keep rolling in for Javon Hargrave. South Carolina State’s star defensive tackle was the choice for the Willie Davis BOXTOROW Defensive Player of the Year Award for the second-straight year. Grambling quarterback Johnathan Williams was chosen as the BOXTOROW Offensive Player of the.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note This story is courtesy of North Dakota State an Northern Iowa athletics. FARGO, N.D. — One big play at the beginning of the second half turned the momentum of the game and another near the end helped clinch another North Dakota State playoff victory. Bruce.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Sam Houston State and Colgate athletics. HUNTSVILLE, TX. — Quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe passed for 358 yards and four touchdowns and running back Corey Avery rushed 25 times for 197 yards and a score to lead Sam Houston to a 48-21 victory over Colgate.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Richmond and Illinois State athletics. Photo courtesy of Pinola Photography. NORMAL, Ill. – The University of Richmond football (10-3) team will continue its pursuit of a national championship thanks to a 39-27 defeat of No. 2 seed Illinois State on the road. Jacobi.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Jacksonville State and Charleston Southern athletics. JACKSONVILLE, AL. — Top-ranked Jacksonville State exploded for 45 points and 425 yards after halftime Friday night to earn its first trip to the FCS semifinals next week. Troymaine Pope rushed for 250 yards and three.
Special to College Sports Journal NEW YORK, N.Y. — The historic Waldorf Astoria Grand Ballroom in New York City witnessed an all-star cast of history’s greatest football players for the 58th National Football Foundation (NFF) Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday night. An illustrious College Football Hall of Fame class took center stage at the.
By Scottie Rodgers Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of the Ivy League. NEW YORK, N.Y. — Harvard senior quarterback Scott Hosch and Penn senior linebacker Tyler Drake were unveiled as the Ivy League’s 2015 Football Players of the Year and Asa S. Bushnell Cup recipients in front.
Special to College Sports Journal By Steve Conn Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Yale athletics. NEW YORK, N.Y. — “If you were in a phone booth with him for 20 minutes, you still couldn’t catch him,” said Yale’s Hall of Fame football coach Carm Cozza about his former All-America running back.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Appalachian State and Georgia Southern athletics. NEW ORLEANS, LA. — Highlighted by Defensive Student-Athlete of the Year Ronald Blair and a league-high-tying five first-team honorees, 13 Appalachian State University football student-athletes earned all-Sun Belt Conference recognition, the conference office announced on.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Twenty-nine players were selected to the annual BOXTOROW All-America team. BOXTOROW has administered the All-America team since 2007 and the voters are comprised of media members from around the nation that cover HBCU football. The offense is headlined by North Carolina A&T junior running back Tarik Cohen, who repeats as.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State finally found out the who, what, where, when and why of qualifying for its first Football Bowl Subdivision on Sunday afternoon. Now its on to the how as the Mountaineers face Ohio University in the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl on.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Jacksonville State and UTC athletics. JACKSONVILLE, AL. — Brandon Bender came up with the biggest defensive play of Jacksonville State’s season, Eli Jenkins capitalized on No. 7 Chattanooga’s only turnover and the top-ranked Gamecocks are going to the FCS quarterfinals for.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Charleston Southern and The Citadel athletics. CHARLESTON, S.C. — Charleston Southern is moving on to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs. A dominant defensive effort made sure of it. CSU forced six turnovers and stifled The Citadel’s triple option attack.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Illinois State athletics. NORMAL, IL. – After falling behind early in the third quarter, the Illinois State football team bounced back for a 36-19 win over Western Illinois in the second round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday afternoon before 6,124.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy Richmond and William & Mary athletics. RICHMOND, VA. — The University of Richmond football team was dominant on Saturday afternoon, burying Capital Cup rival William & Mary (9-4, 6-2), 48-13, at Robins Stadium to claim a second round win in the NCAA.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Montana and North Dakota State athletics. FARGO, N.D. — The Grizzlies can have August. The Bison will gladly continue to own December. North Dakota State, the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, jumped out to a.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of UNI athletics. PORTLAND, OR. — With its rushing attack functioning on all cylinders the University of Northern Iowa football team picked up a decisive 29-17 win over No. 6 seeded Portland State in the cold and rain on Saturday night, advancing.
By Matthew Dougherty Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of the Patriot League and Colgate athletics HARRISONBURG, VA. — Colgate found a way to win another close game, continuing its magic late in the season with a 44-38 victory at No. 5 seed James Madison in the second round of.
By A.J. Henderson Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Georgia Southern athletics. STATESBORO, GA. — Nick Arbuckle completed 20-of-32 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns, and Georgia State became bowl eligible for the first time in school history with a 34-7 Sun Belt Conference football victory.
By Rick Poulter Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Texas State athletics. JONESBORO, AK. — Texas State committed early mistakes Saturday against the Sun Belt Conference champion Arkansas State Red Wolves and were never able to overcome them in a 55-17 loss to end the season. .
By Matthew Bonnette Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of McNeese State athletics. LAKE CHARLES, LA. — First-and-goal at the one-yard line is all that kept McNeese from taking a late fourth quarter lead and a possible win over Sam Houston State in the second round of the.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal MOBILE, AL. — What appeared like it would be a first-half TKO turned into a nerve-racking final two quarters for Appalachian State on Saturday night, but the Mountaineers regained their bearings at the end for their 34-27 Sun Belt Conference victory over South Alabama. Zach.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — There are several themes for Appalachian State as it prepares for Saturday’s final regular season football game with South Alabama at 7:30 p.m. at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. There is the element of revenge as the Mountaineers (9-2, 6-1) play a.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of The Citadel and Coastal Carolina athletics. CONWAY, S.C. — The Citadel’s Eric Goins kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Bulldogs past Coastal Carolina, 41-38, in the opening round of the 2015 NCAA Division I football playoffs.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Northern Iowa and Eastern Illinois athletics. CEDAR FALLS, IA. — Northern Iowa exploded for 23 second-quarter points on the way to a 53-17 win over No. 24 Eastern Illinois Saturday, earning a spot in the second round of the FCS Playoffs..
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Sam Houston State and Southern Utah athletics. HUNTSVILLE, TX. — Quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe came off the bench to pass for 211 yards including a 55-yard scoring pass to Yedidiah Louis for the winning score with 3:44 to play as Sam Houston rallied.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of William & Mary and Duquesne athletics. WILLIAMSBURG, VA. — The No. 13 William & Mary football team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Playoffs with a 52-49 victory against Duquesne at Zable Stadium on Saturday evening. Although DU (8-4) jumped out.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of South Dakota State athletics. MISSOULA, MT. — A 24-0 lead at Washington-Grizzly Stadium might have felt safe to most people, but Montana and South Dakota State remember the last time that the Grizzlies and the Jackrabbits had met in the NCAA.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of the Patriot League and New Hampshire athletics. DURHAM, N.H. — Patriot League champion Colgate built a 21-point fourth-quarter lead and held on in the final minutes for a 27-20 win at New Hampshire in the first round of the NCAA Division I Football Championship.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of the Patriot League and UTC athletics. CHATTANOOGA, TN. — A turf tackle followed by an interception turned the tide in the first period as Chattanooga roared to a 50-20 victory over Fordham in in the first round of the NCAA Division.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of University of Dayton and Western Illinois athletics. DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton scored the first touchdown of the game, but from there it was all Western Illinois on the scoreboard as the Leathernecks won 24-7 in their opening round FCS Playoffs game.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — It was getting back to basics with a twist for Appalachian State in its dominating, 28-7 Sun Belt Conference football victory over Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday afternoon before 16,124 spectators on senior day at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Mountaineers (9-2 overall, 6-1 Sun Belt).
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State may be preparing for a football visit from Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday for a 2 p.m. game at Kidd Brewer Stadium, but it was the news of a visit by five-time national champion Miami (Fla.) next September that dominated conversation Tuesday at.
Special to College Sports Journal MISSOULA, MT. — It didn’t come as a surprise when Jacksonville State finished the regular season as the top-seeded team in the NCAA Division Football Championship playoffs and it was less of a surprise to see the Gamecocks voted as the No. 1 team in the final Any Given.
Special to College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Two years ago, Grambling’s football program was in disarray. After going 1-10 in 2012, coming off a SWAC championship in 2011, the Tigers 2013 season unraveled on and off the field and finished 1-11 that year. Today, the Tigers are No. 1. With North.
By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Jonas, the seven year old fan of the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks, was sad. He had just bought a Fightin’ Hawks jersey – the first kid on his block to get one, now that the nickname controversy was finally past – after having his.
By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal BOONE, N.C. — From the opening game of the 2015 Football Championship Subdivision season, it has been a year of parity. So it was no surprise when that equality displayed itself in Sunday morning’s announcement of the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoff brackets. While.
Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of NCAA.com INDIANAPOLIS, IN. — The field of 24 teams competing for the 2015 NCAA Division I Football Championship was announced today by the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee. The top eight national seeds will host winners from the first round.
By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — The autobids are now set. We knew about McNeese State, Charleston Southern, Dayton, Chattanooga, Jacksonville State, and Colgate, but we had to wait until the very end in order to find out that Richmond, Duquesne, Southern Utah and North Dakota State would be.
By Spencer Kowitz Special to College Sports Journal MOON TOWNSHIP, PA. — The Robert Morris University football team ended the 2015 season on a positive note as the Colonials upset Bryant, 21-20, in Northeast Conference action on a mostly cloudy Saturday afternoon at Joe Walton Stadium. RMU held the lead from late in.
By Al Barba Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This article is courtesy of www.ksuowls.com. CLINTON, S.C. — Despite a 14-6 loss at Big South Conference opponent Presbyterian on Saturday, the inaugural season for Kennesaw State can be termed a success. Although the Owls (6-5, 2-4) suffered a setback in their season.
By Matthew Bonnette Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of www.McNeeseSports.com. BEAUMONT, TX. – McNeese finished off its magical regular season on Saturday night with a 20-14 win over rival Lamar and capped of the school’s fifth undefeated season in school history with a 10-0 mark. In.
By Dave Cook Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of www.goeags.com CHENEY, WA. — This year, November wasn’t kind to the Eastern Washington University football team. In a game that featured four lead changes in the first 33 minutes, the Eagles couldn’t stop Portland State on third down.
By Hunter Reid Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of www.furmanpaladins.com SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Evan Jacks ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns and Wofford rode a strong rushing attack to beat Furman, 31-28, in Southern Conference football action Saturday afternoon at Gibbs Stadium. With the victory.
By Eric Doennig Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Missouri State athletics. FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State cashed in on three first-quarter Missouri State turnovers to build an insurmountable lead en route to a 55-0 victory over the Bears Saturday at the Fargodome. Bison quarterback Easton.
By Richard Moser Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Eastern Illinois athletics. CHARLESTON, Ill. – Eastern Illinois forced a timely turnover which resulted in a Panthers touchdown for the second straight week as EIU beat Eastern Kentucky, 21-7, Saturday afternoon on Senior Day at O’Brien Field. .
By Matthew Michalec Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Norfolk State athletics BALTIMORE, MD. — Greg Hankerson Jr. scored on a 57-yard touchdown run with 8:05 left in the game to break a 10-all tie, and the Norfolk State defense came up with two big stops in.
