Post by DiamondThief on Sept 12, 2017 19:41:45 GMT -8
Welcome to SCtoC's Week 3 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.
All times are pacific time. Times and broadcast information could be subject to change.
New Mexico Lobos at Boise St. Broncos
What: The Broncos are at home to face the Lobos from the "Land of Enchantment."
When: Thursday, September 14 at 5 p.m.
Where: Albertson's Stadium; Boise, Idaho.
Television: ESPN.
Radio: KBOI.
2017 Records: Lobos 1-1 (0-0) Mountain West) Broncos 1-1 (0-0 Mountain West).
2016 Records: Lobos 9-4 (6-2 Mountain West) Broncos 10-3 (6-22 Mountain West).
Previous: Lobos lost to New Mexico St. 30-28. Broncos lost to Washington St. 47-44 (3OT).
Head Coaches (overall records): Bob Davie (63-62). Broncos - Bryan Harsin (32-10).
Note(s): Broncos' wide receiver Cedrick Wilson caught nine passes for 147 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Boise St.'s triple-overtime loss to Washnington St. in week 2.
Eastern Washington Eagles at Fordham Rams
What: The Eagles are in The Bronx to face the Rams of the Patriot League.
When: Saturday, September 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Coffey Field; The Bronx, New York.
Television: N/A.
Radio: 700 ESPN.
2017 Records: Eagles 0-2 (0-0 Big Sky). Rams 1-1 (1-1 Patriot League).
2016 Records: Eagles 12-2 (8-0 Big Sky). Rams 8-3 (5-1 Patriot League.
Previous: Eagles lost to North Dakota St. 40-13. Rams def. Central Connecticut St. 38-31.
Head Coaches (overall records): Eagles - Aaron Best (0-2). Andrew Breiner (9-4).
Note(s): Former Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp had a team-leading four catches for 76 yards and a touchdown in his rookie debut with the Los Angeles Rams as the Rams defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 46-9, in the first week of the NFL season on September 10.
Northern Colorado Bears at Colorado Buffaloes
What: The Bears battle the Buffaloes in a Centennial State match up.
When: Saturday, September 16 at 11 a.m.
Where: Folson Field; Boulder, Colorado.
Television: Pac-12 Network (check local listings).
Radio: KFKA 1310 AM.
2017 Records: Bears 1-0 (0-0 Big Sky). Buffaloes 2-0 (0-0 Pac-12 South).
2016 Records: Bears - 6-5 (4-4 Big Sky). Buffaloes 10-4 (8-1 Pac-12 South).
Previous: Bears def. Col. of Idaho 41-14. Buffaloes def. Texas St. 37-3.
Head Coaches (overall records): Earnest Collins, Jr. (22-46). Mike MacIntyre (37-52).
Note(s): Bears running back Trae Riek rushed for three touchdowns on 18 rushes for 71 yards in the Bears win over College of Idaho on September 2. Wide receiver Alex Wesley had seven catches for 95 yards in the game. The Buffaloes have held their opponents to just a field goal in each of their first two games.
UC Davis Aggies at Portland St. Vikings
What: The Vikings welcome the Aggies from the University of California at Davis.
When: Saturday, September 16 at 2 p.m.
Where: Providence Park; Portland, Oregon.
Television: N/A.
Radio: Rip City Radio 620.
2017 Records: Aggies 1-1 (0-0 Big Sky). Vikings 0-2 (0-0 Big Sky)
2016 Records: Aggies 3-8 (2-6 Big Sky). Vikings 3-8 (2-6 Big Sky).
Previous: Aggies def. San Diego 35-7. Vikings lost to Oregon St. 35-32.
Head Coaches (overall records): Aggies - Dan Hawkins (1-1). Vikings - Bruce Barnham (12-12).
Note(s): The Vikings faced two FBS teams in its first two games, prior to enjoying a bye week in anticipation of their Big Sky Conference opener against the Aggies in the Rose City.
Oregon Ducks at Wyoming Cowboys
What: The Ducks head to the Mountain Time Zone to contend with the Cowboys.
When: Saturday, September 16 at 4 p.m.
Where: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium; Laramie, Wyoming.
Television: CBS Sports Network.
Radio: 750 The Game.
2017 Records: Ducks 2-0 (0-0 Pac-12 North). Cowboys 1-1 (0-0 Mountain West).
2016 Records: Ducks 4-8 (2-7 Pac-12 North). Cowboys 8-6 (6-2 Mountain West).
Previous: Ducks def. Nebraska 42-35. Cowboys def. Gardner-Webb 27-0.
Head Coaches (overall records): Ducks - Willie Taggart (58-69). Cowboys - Craig Bohl (119-57).
Note(s): Running back Royce Freeman rushed for 153 yards on 29 carries and scored two touchdowns for in the Ducks' win over Nebraska on Sept. 9. In the same game, Charles Nelson caught eight passes for 117 yards and a touchdown.
Ole Miss Rebels at California Golden Bears
What: The Golden Bears host the Rebels of Oxford in a prime-time, cross-country battle.
When: Saturday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: California Memorial Stadium; Berkeley, California.
Television: ESPN.
Radio: KGO 810.
2017 Records: Rebels 2-0 (0-0 SEC East). Bears 2-0 (0-0 Pac-12 North).
2016 Records: Rebels 5-7 (2-6 SEC East). Bears 5-7 (3-6 Pac-12 North).
Previous: Rebels def. UT Martin 45-23. Bears def. Weber St. 33-20.
Head Coaches (overall records): Rebels - Matt Luke (interim 2-0). Bears - Justin Wilcox (2-0).
Note(s): Golden Bears running back Patrick Laird rushed 12 times for 191 yards and three touchdowns in Cal's pull-away win over Weber St. on Sept. 9. Bruce Newman, a photographer for the Oxford Eagle newspaper in Oxford, Mississippi, photographs Ole Miss football, often donning a light green polo shirt. Bruce is the cousin of SCtoC consultant Bannock .
Stanford Cardinal at San Diego St. Aztecs
What: Stanford are in So-Cal to take on the Aztecs.
When: Saturday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Qualcomm Stadium; San Diego, California.
Television: CBS Sports Network.
Radio: KZSU.
2017 Records: Stanford 1-1 (0-1 Pac-12 North). Aztecs 2-0 (0-0 Mountain West).
2016 Records: Stanford 10-3 (6-3 Pac-12 North). Aztecs 11-3 (6-2 Mountain West).
Previous: Stanford lost to USC 42-24. Aztecs def. Arizona St. 30-20.
Head Coaches (overall records): Stanford - David Shaw (65-18). Aztecs - Rocky Long (121-95).
Note(s): In just two games, Cardinal running back Bryce Love has rushed 30 times for 340 yards and two touchdowns.
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