Articles filed under Football
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Sam Darnold and undefeated Vikings dominate first half and hang on to beat Packers 31-29Sep 29, 2024 9:12 pm - GREEN BAY, Wis. — Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings keep proving skeptics wrong while maintaining early control of the NFC North race. Darnold threw 3 touchdown passe...
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How Caleb Williams played his most efficient game this seasonSep 29, 2024 6:12 pm - Caleb Williams’ biggest moments on Sunday were subtle, but that’s what he needed to do to win a football game. The Bears quarterback had his most efficient game as a ...
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No. 19 Illinois stays close, but mistakes prove costly at No. 9 Penn StateSep 28, 2024 10:23 pm - STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Nick Singleton ran for 102 yards and a touchdown, Kaytron Allen added 94 yards and a score and No. 9 Penn State pulled away in the second half to bea...
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No. 16 Notre Dame holds off No. 15 Louisville comeback for 31-24 victorySep 28, 2024 8:57 pm - SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Riley Leonard threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, and No. 16 Notre Dame capitalized on No. 15 Louisville's first three turnovers of the sea...
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South Dakota rolls to 42-13 win over Southern Illinois in MVFC openerSep 28, 2024 4:59 pm - VERMILLION, S.D. — Aidan Bouman threw two touchdown passes, Travis Theis and Charles Pierre Jr. ran for two scores each and South Dakota beat Southern Illinois 42-13 in a...
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Northern Illinois can’t quite pull upset against Doeren, North Carolina StateSep 28, 2024 4:42 pm - RALEIGH, N.C. — CJ Bailey scored on the ground and through the air as North Carolina State defeated visiting Northern Illinois 24-17 on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium....
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Will the Bears go in Johnson’s direction to spark the running game?Sep 28, 2024 3:44 pm - A week ago, Bears running back D’Andre Swift pinned the blame on himself for the team’s slow start in the run game. The Bears hadn’t done much of anything on the ground i...
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Northern Illinois says it hasn't received a formal offer amid Mountain West reportsSep 27, 2024 8:49 pm - Northern Illinois said Friday it has not received a "formal offer to consider a change" in its conference, but appreciates the "interest in our strong brand" amid media reports that the school and fellow Mid-American Conference member Toledo are being targeted by the Mountain West.
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WIU hoping to end long losing streak, then keep climbingSep 27, 2024 4:32 pm - This week’s College Football Report focuses on Western Illinois, a successful program that’s fallen on hard times. The Leathernecks hope a conference switch can help end a long losing streak and start an uphill climb.
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Will the new and improved Bears offense please step forward?Sep 27, 2024 4:15 pm - The Bears return home this week looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Coach Matt Eberflus and his team take on Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Soldie...