Archive for September, 2016

LSU vs. Auburn: Game Grades, Analysis for LSU

Posted by Sean Frye on September 24 2016 Add Comments
In heartbreaking fashion, the LSU Tigers fell to the Auburn Tigers on Saturday night, 18-13, thanks largely to an offense that sputtered all night.  The contest literally came down to the last second, as a game-winning touchdown pass from Danny Etling was wiped away as LSU couldn't get the snap off in time after a review.  Les Miles' seat has to be burning up, and LSU's hopes at a playoff berth are all but shot at this ...

Home Loss to 3-TD Underdog Duke a New Low for Notre Dame

Posted by David Kenyon on September 24 2016 Add Comments
The Notre Dame football program has encountered plenty of trying times during its history. But in recent memory, it's hard to think of a stretch worse than September 2016. Once lauded as national championship contenders, the Fighting Irish dropped to 1-3 following a shocking 38-35 loss to the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame entered the game as a three-touchdown favorite, per Odds Shark. There hasn't been a more disappointing time ...

Arkansas vs. Texas A&M: Live Score, Highlights for Razorbacks vs. Aggies

Posted by David Luther on September 24 2016 Add Comments
Texas A&M 45, Arkansas 24—FINAL It was the Aggies from Texas A&M that walked away with a big SEC-West showdown in this young 2016 season.  The Aggies move to 4-0 while the Razorbacks fall to 3-1.Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com

Jabrill Peppers’ Impact Proving He’s a Worthy, Albeit Unlikely Heisman Contender

Posted by Ben Axelrod on September 24 2016 Add Comments
Even though you may not realize it, Jabrill Peppers always seems to be making an impact. With one minute, 38 seconds remaining in the first quarter of his team's Saturday afternoon showdown with Penn State, Michigan running back De'Veon Smith rumbled down the field for a 39-yard gain, starting what would be an otherwise forgettable nine-play, 64-yard drive in the Wolverines' 49-10 victory over the Nittany Lions. The star of the series, however, wasn't Smith, quarterback Wilton ...

Duke vs. Notre Dame: Game Grades, Analysis for Irish

Posted by David Luther on September 24 2016 Add Comments
Another week in the books for Notre Dame, and it's another loss after Duke beat the Irish 38-35 Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. We're going to present our weekly report card for the Fighting Irish, and as you can imagine, it's not going to be pretty. You'll have to excuse the relative cursory look we'll be taking at the positive aspects of Notre Dame's performance against Duke, because, well, the negatives far outweighed the positives. We know ...

College Football Scores 2016: Final Results, Box Scores for Week 4 Top 25 Games

Posted by Steve Silverman on September 24 2016 Add Comments
A week after No. 2 Florida State was humbled and knocked off its perch by a hungry, focused and talented Louisville Cardinals team, two more Top 25 teams suffered humiliating defeats in Week 4. The Michigan State Spartans came into their home game and Big Ten opener with Wisconsin ranked as the No. 8 team in the nation. The Spartans had built a huge lead over Notre Dame last week and held on for a key ...

Florida vs. Tennessee: Score and Twitter Reaction

Posted by Adam Wells on September 24 2016 Add Comments
It was a tale of two halves for Florida and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, with the Volunteers exploding in the second half to win 38-28 and end their 11-year losing streak against the Gators.  Early in the fourth quarter, Jauan Jennings' 67-yard touchdown catch gave Tennessee its first lead of the game and put the pressure back on a Florida offense that was completely stifled in the second half.  The Vols added insurance on their ...

Penn State vs. Michigan: Game Grades, Analysis for the Wolverines

Posted by Garrett Fishaw on September 24 2016 Add Comments
Going into the Saturday matchup with Penn State, Michigan fans had to feel good about their chances at celebrating a big win, as the Wolverines were huge favorites. And the team didn't disappoint. Big plays from Wilton Speight and a performance to remember from the defensive line resulted in a dominant 49-10 win over the Nittany Lions in front of a sellout crowd in Michigan Stadium.  Check out the game grades for Michigan's blowout win over Penn ...

Penn State vs. Michigan: Score and Twitter Reaction

Posted by Rob Goldberg on September 24 2016 Add Comments
The No. 4-ranked Michigan Wolverines kicked off their Big Ten season in style with a 49-10 rout of the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday. The Wolverines showcased impressive running ability with plenty of balance throughout the lineup. De'Veon Smith had his best game of the season, recording 107 rushing yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. He also added three catches for 16 yards before resting for much of the second half. Karan Higdon finished ...

Stanford vs. UCLA: Live Score, Highlights for Cardinal vs. Bruins

Posted by David Regimbal on September 24 2016 Add Comments
Stanford 22, UCLA 13 — Final Stanford entered the Rose Bowl for a showdown with UCLA as a College Football Playoff contender, and through most of the game, it looked like the Cardinal were primed for a big upset loss. Trailing 13-9 with less than two minutes to go, Stanford quarterback Ryan Burns orchestrated a picture-perfect 70-yard drive that was capped by a go-ahead touchdown pass to JJ Arcega-Whiteside.  A defensive touchdown on the last play of the game ...