Notre Dame fights off late Michigan State charge

QB Cox dices Arkansas in Georgia shootout win

Failed punt dooms Navy in loss to Pittsburgh (source: Baltimore Sun)Mids’ rushing attack stifled by Panthers Bill Stull found Henry Hynoski on a 13-yard completion on his first pass attempt against Navy and, surprise, heard loud chee. (source: Baltimore Sun) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

No. 13 Hokies rally past No. 19 Nebraska (AP)With pressure coming and Virginia Tech desperate, Tyrod Taylor’s eyes worked quickly from the left side of the field to the right, just fast enough. The Hokies quarterback found Danny Coale running all alone down the left sideline and hit him for an 80-yard completion, setting up Taylor’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Dyrell Roberts three plays later and rescuing the 13th-ranked Hokies against.

No. 2 Texas tops Texas Tech (source: Fox Sports)Determined not to become another top-10 upset victim like USC and BYU, No. 2 Texas pulls away from Texas Tech to win in Austin. (source: Fox Sports) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Top-ranked Florida dispatches Vols

No. 1 Florida holds off Tennessee 23-13 (AP)Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin jogged to midfield, briefly shook hands with Florida’s Urban Meyer and then darted toward the locker room. Kiffin kept his head up the whole way. Who could blame him? After all, he had more reason to be encouraged than embarrassed after his Southeastern Conference opener against the top-ranked Gators.

Towson holds on in home opener (source: Baltimore Sun)Tigers ends six-game skid; Ambrose notches first win Towson’s home opener Saturday night gave first-year head coach Rob Ambrose the opportunity to showcase a new era. (source: Baltimore Sun) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Robinson has 3 TDs, Cowboys bounce back (AP)Zac Robinson’s performance against Rice on Saturday might not quiet the Oklahoma State quarterback’s critics. Coach Mike Gundy is not one of them. Robinson rushed for one touchdown and threw for two others — both to Dez Bryant — as No. 16 Oklahoma State rebounded from a home loss to Houston to beat Rice 41-24.

Arash Markazi: Another early-season stumble will again leave USC on outside looking inWashington’s stunning upset win was yet another costly Pac-10 slip-up for USC, says Arash Markazi.

Arash Markazi: Another early-season stumble will again leave USC on outside looking in (source: CNN)Washington’s stunning upset win was yet another costly Pac-10 slip-up for USC, says Arash Markazi. (source: CNN) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Notre Dame fights off late Michigan State charge

FSU blowout derails BYU’s title hopes

Florida State upends No. 7 BYU 54-28 (AP)Florida State ran away with No. 7 BYU’s BCS hopes. The Seminoles were too fast for the Cougars on Saturday, scoring every time they got inside the 20 and forcing five turnovers in a 54-28 win that crushed BYU’s BCS hopes. Christian Ponder threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, Ty Jones ran for 108 yards and a score and Greg Reid returned an interception 63 yards for a TD in a rout by.

Arash Markazi: Another early-season stumble will again leave USC on outside looking in (source: CNN)Washington’s stunning upset win was yet another costly Pac-10 slip-up for USC, says Arash Markazi. (source: CNN) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

No. 8 Cal avoids upset against Gophers (source: Fox Sports)This just might be the nation’s best RB. Jahvid Best and No. 8 Cal beat the Gophers on Saturday behind five TDs from the star rusher. (source: Fox Sports) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Washington stuns USC with late field goal (source: Baltimore Sun)Southern California was leveled by another post-Ohio State funk, taken down by upstart Washington with a late drive that must have looked familiar to the Trojans. (source: Baltimore Sun) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

Towson holds on in home opener (source: Baltimore Sun)Tigers ends six-game skid; Ambrose notches first win Towson’s home opener Saturday night gave first-year head coach Rob Ambrose the opportunity to showcase a new era. (source: Baltimore Sun) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Failed punt dooms Navy in loss to Pittsburgh (source: Baltimore Sun)Mids’ rushing attack stifled by Panthers Bill Stull found Henry Hynoski on a 13-yard completion on his first pass attempt against Navy and, surprise, heard loud chee. (source: Baltimore Sun) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

Washington stuns USC with late field goal (source: Baltimore Sun)Southern California was leveled by another post-Ohio State funk, taken down by upstart Washington with a late drive that must have looked familiar to the Trojans. (source: Baltimore Sun) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

No. 2 Texas tops Texas Tech (source: Fox Sports)Determined not to become another top-10 upset victim like USC and BYU, No. 2 Texas pulls away from Texas Tech to win in Austin. (source: Fox Sports) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

No. 4 Bama slams UNT

USC’s stumble vs. Washington almost predictable (source: Fox Sports)USC’s stunning loss to Washington proves the Trojans just can’t handle being the favorites in the ‘little games,’ CFN says. (source: Fox Sports) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Robinson has 3 TDs, Cowboys bounce back (AP)Zac Robinson’s performance against Rice on Saturday might not quiet the Oklahoma State quarterback’s critics. Coach Mike Gundy is not one of them. Robinson rushed for one touchdown and threw for two others — both to Dez Bryant — as No. 16 Oklahoma State rebounded from a home loss to Houston to beat Rice 41-24.

No. 23 Georgia holds off Arkansas 52-41 (AP)In his third game as Matthew Stafford’s successor, Joe Cox joined him in the Georgia record book. Cox threw five touchdown passes, tying a school mark and leading the No. 23 Bulldogs to a wild 52-41 victory over Arkansas on Saturday night. Georgia turned the ball over three times in the first half but moved the ball pretty much at will after that.

QB Cox dices Arkansas in Georgia shootout win

Harris, No. 20 Miami maul No. 14 Georgia Tech (source: Espn)Miami quarterback Jacory Harris raised some eyebrows this week when he suggested the Hurricanes’ offense couldn’t be stopped. (source: Espn) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Miami ends 4-game skid to Georgia Tech (AP)Jacory Harris watched Georgia Tech run over, past and around Miami’s defense on the opening series of the game, barely showing any emotion on the sideline. He saved it all for the field. And Georgia Tech’s hex over Miami? It’s over. Cool and in control throughout, Harris completed 20 of 25 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns, and the 20th-ranked Hurricanes snapped a four-game losing.

Surgery ends Gators WR Debose’s season (AP)Florida receiver Andre Debose had surgery to repair a torn hamstring tendon in his left thigh. Debose had surgery Thursday at Shands Florida Surgical Center. He is expected to fully recover in four to six months, making it possible for him to return for spring practice. Debose, a 5-foot-11 speedster from the Orlando area, was coach Urban Meyer’s prized recruit in February.

Notre Dame to honor its heyday teams of 1940sSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Johnny Lujack loved crisp fall Saturday afternoons at Notre Dame after serving in the Navy during World War II.

Buckeyes RT Cordle to miss 3-4 weeks (AP)Starting right tackle Jim Cordle, the most experienced offensive lineman for No. 11 Ohio State, will miss the next three to four weeks with an ankle injury. Coach Jim Tressel disclosed the injury on Thursday. He said Cordle, a fifth-year senior who has started the last three seasons, had complained of pain in his ankle and it got steadily worse.

Florida Atl vs S CarolinaDate 09-19-09 7:00 PM
Florida Atl
Spread: 20.5(-105) Moneyline: off Total: o51.5(-110)
S Carolina
Spread: -20.5(-105) Moneyline: off Total: u51.5(-110)

Rodriguez didn’t see punch thrown (source: Baltimore Sun)Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says he didn’t see linebacker Jonas Mouton throw a punch at Notre Dame lineman Eric Olsen . (source: Baltimore Sun) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Notre Dame to honor its heyday teams of 1940s (source: CNN)SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Johnny Lujack loved crisp fall Saturday afternoons at Notre Dame after serving in the Navy during World War II. (source: CNN) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Stewart Mandel: Pac-10 on the rise, Tressel under fire, more mailWhy are some conferences respected and others dissed as overrated? Stewart Mandel explains — and makes a case for the Pac-10 as the nation’s best.

N Illinois vs PurdueDate 09-19-09 12:00 PM
N Illinois
Spread: 13(-110) Moneyline: +400 Total: o56(-110)
Purdue
Spread: -13(-110) Moneyline: -500 Total: u56(-110)

Ball St vs ArmyDate 09-19-09 12:00 PM
Ball St
Spread: 7.5(-110) Moneyline: +250 Total: o43(-110)
Army
Spread: -7.5(-110) Moneyline: -300 Total: u43(-110)

NCAA president Myles Brand dies from pancreatic cancer (source: Espn)NCAA president Myles Brand died Wednesday after a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer. (source: Espn) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

UAB vs TroyDate 09-19-09 3:30 PM
UAB
Spread: 6.5(-110) Moneyline: +220 Total: o60(-110)
Troy
Spread: -6.5(-110) Moneyline: -260 Total: u60(-110)

Texas Tech vs TexasDate 09-19-09 8:05 PM
Texas Tech
Spread: 17.5(-110) Moneyline: +675 Total: o67(-110)
Texas
Spread: -17.5(-110) Moneyline: -950 Total: u67(-110)

Buffalo U vs C FloridaDate 09-19-09 7:30 PM
Buffalo U
Spread: 4(-110) Moneyline: +160 Total: o49(-110)
C Florida
Spread: -4(-110) Moneyline: -180 Total: u49(-110)

Northwestern vs SyracuseDate 09-19-09 7:00 PM
Northwestern
Spread: -3(-110) Moneyline: -150 Total: o46.5(-110)
Syracuse
Spread: 3(-110) Moneyline: +130 Total: u46.5(-110)

USC QB Barkley held out of throwing drills againLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley and safety Taylor Mays both have been limited in practice for the third straight day.

Rodriguez says he didn’t see player throw punchANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says he didn’t see linebacker Jonas Mouton throw a punch at Notre Dame lineman Eric Olsen.

UL Lafayette vs LSUDate 09-19-09 7:05 PM
UL Lafayette
Spread: 26.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: o51.5(-110)
LSU
Spread: -26.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: u51.5(-110)

Texas Tech vs TexasDate 09-19-09 8:05 PM
Texas Tech
Spread: 17.5(-110) Moneyline: +675 Total: o67(-110)
Texas
Spread: -17.5(-110) Moneyline: -950 Total: u67(-110)

W Virginia vs AuburnDate 09-19-09 7:50 PM
W Virginia
Spread: 7(-110) Moneyline: +250 Total: o53.5(-110)
Auburn
Spread: -7(-110) Moneyline: -300 Total: u53.5(-110)

Mississippi St vs VanderbiltDate 09-19-09 7:00 PM
Mississippi St
Spread: 9(-110) Moneyline: +290 Total: o45(-110)
Vanderbilt
Spread: -9(-110) Moneyline: -350 Total: u45(-110)

USC QB Barkley held out of throwing drills againLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley and safety Taylor Mays both have been limited in practice for the third straight day.

Rodriguez says he didn’t see player throw punchANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says he didn’t see linebacker Jonas Mouton throw a punch at Notre Dame lineman Eric Olsen.

UL Lafayette vs LSUDate 09-19-09 7:05 PM
UL Lafayette
Spread: 26.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: o51.5(-110)
LSU
Spread: -26.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: u51.5(-110)

Texas Tech vs TexasDate 09-19-09 8:05 PM
Texas Tech
Spread: 17.5(-110) Moneyline: +675 Total: o67(-110)
Texas
Spread: -17.5(-110) Moneyline: -950 Total: u67(-110)

W Virginia vs AuburnDate 09-19-09 7:50 PM
W Virginia
Spread: 7(-110) Moneyline: +250 Total: o53.5(-110)
Auburn
Spread: -7(-110) Moneyline: -300 Total: u53.5(-110)

Mississippi St vs VanderbiltDate 09-19-09 7:00 PM
Mississippi St
Spread: 9(-110) Moneyline: +290 Total: o45(-110)
Vanderbilt
Spread: -9(-110) Moneyline: -350 Total: u45(-110)