Post by DiamondThief on Aug 29, 2019 22:21:31 GMT -8
Welcome to SCtoC's week 1 coverage of the 2019 College Football Season.
Every game of a team which we cover here will be followed up with a final score and stat summary when it becomes available. This will serve as the preview and game thread for the entire week's games.
We've also provided links to the official twitter accounts of each team in each match up. Often those accounts will have additional updates leading up to, during and after the games.
All times are pacific time. Times and broadcast information could be subject to change.
BOISE ST. BRONCOS at FLORIDA ST. SEMINOLES
What: The Broncos head to the opposite end of the country to battle the Seminoles.
When: Saturday, August 31 at 9 a.m.
Where: Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium; Tallahassee, Florida (Note: This game was originally scheduled to take place in Jacksonville, Florida, but was moved to Tallahassee due to Hurricane Dorian. The time also has been changed from 4 p.m. to 9 a.m.).
Television: ESPNEWS.
Radio Stream: KBOI.
2018 Records: Broncos 10-3 (7-1 Mountain West). Seminoles 5-7 (3-5 ACC).
Head Coaches (overall as HC): Broncos - Bryan Harsin (59-20). Seminoles - Willie Taggart (52-57).
Note: The Broncos were scheduled to play the Boston College Eagles in the First Responder Bowl, but the game was canceled with just over five minutes remaining in the first quarter due to lighting near the game's venue; the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Though the Eagles led 7-0 at the time, the game was ruled a no contest between the teams.
Twitter: Broncos * Seminoles
EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES at WASHINGTON HUSKIES
What: The Eagles head to the Emerald City to meet the Huskies.
When: Saturday, August 31 at 12 p.m.
Where: Husky Stadium; Seattle, Washington.
Television: Pac-12 Networks.
Radio Stream: 700 ESPN.
2018 Records: Eagles 12-3 (8-1 Big Sky). Huskies 10-4 (7-2 Pac-12 North).
Head Coaches (overall as HC): Eagles - Aaron Best (19-7). Huskies - Chris Peterson (139-33).
Note: The Eagles advanced all the way to the FCS Championship Game last season, only to be defeated by the North Dakota St. Bison, 38-24.
Twitter: Eagles * Huskies
NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS at STANFORD CARDINAL
What: The Wildcats visit The Farm to face the Cardinal.
When: Saturday, August 31 at 1 p.m.
Where: Stanford Stadium; Stanford Cardinal.
Television: FOX.
Radio Stream: Cardinal Sports Network.
2018 Records: Wildcats 9-5 (8-1 Big Ten). Cardinal 9-4 (6-3 Pac-12 North).
Head Coaches (overall as HC): Wildcats - Pat Fitzgerald (96-70). Cardinal - David Shaw (82-26).
Note: The Cardinal have reached bowl games in each of David Shaw's eight seasons as head coach. They are 5-3 over that span, including a 14-13 win over the Pittsburgh Panthers in last season's Sun Bowl.
Twitter: Wildcats * Cardinal
PORTLAND ST. VIKINGS at ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS
What: The Vikings open the 2019 season with a trip to The Natural State to meet the Razorbacks.
When: Saturday, August 31 at 1 p.m.
Where: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium; Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Television: SEC Networks.
Radio Stream: Rip City Radio 620.
2018 Records: Vikings 4-7 (3-5 Big Sky). Razorbacks 2-10 (0-8 SEC West).
Head Coaches (overall as HC): Vikings - Bruce Barnum (16-29). Razorbacks - Chad Morris (2-10).
Note: After going winless (0-11) in 2017, the Vikings rebounded with a 4-7 mark last season, including a signature last-second road win over the Montana Grizzlies.
Twitter: Vikings * Razorbacks
UC DAVIS AGGIES at CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS
What: The Bears are at home to open the season against the Aggies.
When: Saturday, August 31 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: California Memorial Stadium; Berkeley, California.
Television: Pac-12 Networks.
Radio Stream: KGO 810.
2018 Records: Aggies 10-3 (7-1 Big Sky). Golden Bears 7-6 (4-5 Pac-12 North).
Head Coaches (overall as HC): Aggies - Dan Hawkins (133-71-1). Golden Bears - Justin Wilcox (12-13)
Note: The Golden Bears earned a trip to their first bowl game in three years -- and their first under head coach Justin Wilcox -- last season. They forced overtime, but fell to the TCU Horned Frogs in last season's Cheez-It Bowl, 10-7. Wilcox was an assistant coach to Aggies head coach Dan Hawkins at Boise St. from 2001-2002.
Twitter: Aggies * Golden Bears
OREGON DUCKS vs. AUBURN TIGERS
What: Two recent powerhouses collide in the NCAA's opening weekend marquee match up.
When: Saturday, August 31 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: AT&T Stadium; Arlington, Texas (neutral site).
Television: ABC.
Radio Stream: 750 The Game.
2018 Records: Ducks 9-4 (5-4 Pac-12 North). Tigers 8-5 (3-5 SEC East).
Head Coaches (overall as HC): Ducks - Mario Cristobal (36-52). Tigers - Gus Malzahn (62-30).
Notes: Ducks QB Justin Herbert, who was reported by some experts to be a first round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, has returned to lead the Ducks' offense. The Ducks defeated the Michigan St. Spartans in last season's Redbox Bowl, 7-6.
Twitter: Ducks * Tigers
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