Post by DiamondThief on Oct 18, 2017 21:13:35 GMT -8
Welcome to SCtoC's Week 8 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.
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.
Montana St. Bobcats at Northern Colorado Bears
What: The Bears look to come out of their bye week with a win over the Bobcats.
When: Saturday, October 28 at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Nottingham Field; Greeley, Colorado.
Television: Root Sports (check local listings).
Radio: KFKA 1310 AM.
2017 Records: Bobcats 2-4 (2-2 Big Sky). Bears 2-3 (1-2 Big Sky).
2016 Records: Bobcats 4-7 (2-6 Big Sky). Bears - 6-5 (4-4 Big Sky).
Previous: Bobcats lost to Eastern Washington 31-19. Bears lost to Northern Dakota 48-38.
Head Coaches (overall records): Jeff Choate 6-11). Bears - Earnest Collins, Jr. (23-49).
Note(s): Montana St. quarterback Chris Murray passed for a touchdown while rushing 15 times for 88 yards and another score in the Bobcats' loss to Eastern Washington on October 14. Northern Colorado tight end Theron Verna caught 4 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' loss to North Dakota on October 7.
Twitter: Montana St. - Northern Colorado
Oregon Ducks at UCLA Bruins
What: The Ducks look to stop a two-game slide as they face the Bruins in Los Angeles.
When: Saturday, October 21 at 1 p.m.
Where: Rose Bowl; Pasadena, California.
Television: Pac-12 Network (check local listings).
Radio: 750 The Game.
2017 Records: Ducks 4-3 (1-3 Pac-12 North). Bruins 3-3 (1-2 Pac-12 South).
2016 Records: Ducks 4-8 (2-7 Pac-12 North). Bruins 4-8 (2-7 Pac-12 South).
Previous: Ducks lost to Stanford 49-7. Bruins lost to Arizona 47-30.
Head Coaches (overall records): Ducks - Willie Taggart (59-72). Bruins - Jim L. Mora (44-27).
Note(s): UCLA running back Bolu Olorunfunmi rushed 10 times for 102 yards and a pair of scores in the Bruins' loss to Arizona on October 14. Oregon running back Royce Freeman rushed 18 times for 143 yards in the Ducks' loss to Stanford on October 14. The Ducks lone score in that game came via a touchdown run by quarterback Braxton Burmeister.
Twitter: Oregon - UCLA
Portland St. Vikings at Idaho St. Bengals
What: The Vikings are still in search of their first win of the season as they visit the Bengals.
When: Saturday, October 21 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Holt Arena; Pocatello, Idaho.
Television: N/A.
Radio: Rip City Radio 620.
2017 Records: Vikings 0-6 (0-3 Big Sky). Bengals 3-4 (1-3 Big Sky)
2016 Records: Vikings 3-8 (2-6 Big Sky). Bengals 2-9 (1-7 Big Sky).
Previous: Vikings lost to Northern Arizona 42-20. Bengals lost to Sacramento St. 41-21.
Head Coaches (overall records): Vikings - Bruce Barnham (12-15). Bengals - Rob Phencie (3-4).
Note(s): Portland St. running back Za-Quan Summers rushed 10 times for 104 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings loss to Northern Arizona on October 14. Idaho St. running back B.J. Perkinson rushed 17 times for 155 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' loss to Sacramento St. on October 14.
Twitter: Portland St. - Idaho St.
Eastern Washington Eagles at Southern Utah Thunderbirds
What: The Eagles look to win their sixth straight as they visit the Thunderbirds.
When: Saturday, October 21 at 4:05 p.m.
Where: Eccles Coliseum; Cedar City, Utah.
Television: Eleven Sports (check local listings).
Radio: 700 ESPN.
2017 Records: Eagles 5-2 (4-0 Big Sky). Thunderbirds 4-2 (2-1 Big Sky).
2016 Records: Eagles 12-2 (8-0 Big Sky) Thunderbirds 6-5 (5-3 Big Sky).
Previous: Eagles def. Montana St. 31-19. Thunderbirds def Weber St. 32-16.
Head Coaches (overall records): Eagles - Aaron Best (5-2). Demario Warren (10-7).
Note(s): Eastern Washington running back Antione Custer Jr. rushed 27 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles' win over Montana St. on Oct. 14. Southern Utah tight end Logan Parker caught 6 passes for 118 yards and a pair of scores in the Thunderbirds' win over Weber St. on Oct. 14.
Twitter: Eastern Washington - Southern Utah
Arizona Wildcats at California Golden Bears
What: The Golden Bears look to build momentum toward a bowl bid as they host the Wildcats.
When: Saturday, October 21 at 5 p.m.
Where: Memorial Stadium; Berkeley, California.
Television: Pac-12 Network (check local listings).
Radio: KGO 810.
2017 Records: ). Bears 4-3 (1-3 Pac-12 North). Wildcats 4-2 (2-1 Pac-12 South).
2016 Records: ). Bears 5-7 (3-6 Pac-12 North). Wildcats 3-9 (1-8 Pac-12 South).
Previous: Bears def. Washington 37-3. Wildcats def. UCLA 47-30.
Head Coaches (overall records): ). Bears - Justin Wilcox (4-3). Rich Rodriquez (116-115-2).
Note(s): Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate had 230 yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns in the Wildcats' win over UCLA on October 14; he also completed 9 of his 13 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown in the game. California running back Vic Enwere rushed 22 times for 102 yards and a touchdowns in the Golden Bears' shocking win over Washington St. on October 13. The Bears' defense found itself lucky on that Friday the 13th, forcing 7 turnovers against the Cougars.
Twitter: Arizona - California
Wyoming Cowboys at Boise St. Broncos
What: The Broncos host the stalwart Cowboys in Mountain West action.
When: Saturday, October 14 at 7:15 p.m.
Where: Albertson's Stadium; Boise, Idaho.
Television: ESPN2.
Radio: KBOI.
2017 Records: Cowboys 4-2 (2-1). Broncos 4-2 (2-0 Mountain West).
2016 Records: Cowboys 8-6 (6-2). Broncos 10-3 (6-22 Mountain West).
Previous: Broncos def. San Diego St. 31-14.. Cowboys def. Utah St. 28-23.
Head Coaches (overall records): Broncos - Bryan Harsin (34-11). Cowboys - Craig Bohl (122-58).
Note(s): Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen completed 18 of 26 passes for 208 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the Cowboys' win over Utah St. on October 14; he also rushed for a score. In his last two games, Boise St. running back Alexander Mattison has rush 52 times for 246 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Twitter: Wyoming - Boise St.
On a Bye Week
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