Post by DiamondThief on Sept 4, 2017 18:53:47 GMT -8
Welcome to SCtoC's Week 2 coverage of the 2017 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.
UPDATE: The Northern Colorado-Florida game in Gainesville, Florida has been canceled due to the threat of Hurricane Irma.
All times are pacific time. Times and broadcast information could be subject to change.
North Dakota St. Bison at Eastern Washington Eagles
What: The Eagles open their home schedule against the Bison of North Dakota.
When: Saturday, September 9 at 1:05 p.m.
Where: Roos Field; Cheney, Washington.
Television: ESPN3 (webstream).
Radio: 700 ESPN.
2017 Records: Bison 1-0 (0-0 Mississippi Valley). Eagles 0-1 (0-0 Big Sky).
2016 Records: Bison 12-2 (7-1 Mississippi Valley). Eagles 12-2 (8-0 Big Sky).
Previous: Bison def. Mississippi Valley St. 72-7. Eagles lost to Texas Tech 56-10.
Head Coaches (overall records): Bison - Chris Klieman (43-12). Eagles - Aaron Best (0-1).
Note(s): The Bison defeated the Eagles last season in Fargo, 50-44, in overtime.
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Oregon Ducks
What: The 'Huskers travel from Lincoln to Eugene to battle the Ducks.
When: Saturday, September 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Autzen Stadium; Eugene, Oregon.
Television: Pac-12 Network (check local listings).
Radio: 750 The Game.
2017 Records: Cornhuskers 1-0 (0-0 Big 10 West). Ducks 1-0 (0-0 Pac-12 North)
2016 Records: Cornhuskers 9-4 (6-3 Big 10 West). Ducks 4-8 (2-7 Pac-12 North).
Previous: Cornhuskers def. Arkansas St. 43-36. Ducks def. Southern Utah 77-21.
Head Coaches (overall records): Cornhuskers - Mike Riley (109-91). Ducks - Willie Taggart (57-69).
Note(s): Mike Riley returns to the state of Oregon after having coached the Oregon St. Beavers for 14 years in two separate stints. Riley, who has just begun his third season with Nebraska has a 16-11 overall record with the Cornhuskers heading into this game.
Weber St. Wildcats at California Golden Bears
What: The Golden Bears are at home against the Wildcats.
When: Saturday, September 9 at 2 p.m.
Where: California Memorial Stadium; Berkeley, California.
Television: Pac-12 Network (check local listings).
Radio: KGO 810.
2017 Record: Wildcats 1-0 (0-0 Big Sky). Bears 1-0 (0-0 Pac-12 North).
2016 Records: Wildcats 7-5 (6-2 Big Sky).Bears 5-7 (3-6 Pac-12).
Previous: Wildcats def. Western Montana 76-0. Bears def. North Carolina 35-30.
Head Coaches (overall records): Wildcats - Jay Hill (8-5). Bears - Justin Wilcox (1-0).
Note(s): New Golden Bears quarterback Ross Bowers completed 24 of 38 pass attempts for 363 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions in his debut as Cal's signal caller.
Stanford Cardinal at USC Trojans
What: Stanford head to Southern California to face conference and in-state rival USC.
When: Saturday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Coliseum; Los Angeles, California.
Television: Fox.
Radio: KZSU.
2017 Records: Stanford 1-0 (0-0 Pac-12 North). USC 1-0 (0-0 Pac-12 South).
2016 Records: Stanford 10-3 (6-3 Pac-12 North). USC 10-3 (7-2 Pac-12 South).
Previous: Stanford def. Rice 62-7. USC def. Western Michigan 49-31.
Head Coaches (overall records): Stanford - David Shaw (65-17). USC - Clay Helton (16-7).
Note(s): Stanford running back Bryce Love, the new starter after Christian McCaffrey's departure to the NFL, rushed for 180 yards on 13 carries and rushed for a score in Stanford's season-opening win over Rice.
Boise St. Broncos at Washington St. Cougars
What: The Broncos head north to face intra-state rival Washington St.
When: Saturday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Martin Stadium; Pullman, Washington.
Television: ESPN.
Radio: KBOI.
2017 Records: Broncos 1-0 (0-0 Mountain West). Cougars 1-0 (0-0 Pac-12 North)
2016 Records: Broncos 10-3 (6-22 Mountain West). Cougars 8-5 (7-2 Pac-12 North)
Previous: Broncos def. Troy 24-13. Cougars def. Montana St. 31-0.
Head Coaches (overall records): Mike Leach (114-77). Broncos - Bryan Harsin (32-9).
Note(s): Broncos' running back Alexander Mattison rushed 13 times for 82 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' touch, opening-week win over Troy.
On a Bye Week
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