Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bulls escape the Rubber City after a furious comeback attempt by the Zips. Down 31-7 to start the fourth quarter, the Akron Zips (2-7, 1-4 MAC) had quite the hole to dig themselves out of— a hole mostly of their own making after two fumbles, an interception and a turnover-on-downs in the first half alone and a … [Read more...] about Game Recap: Buffalo Bulls 41, Akron Zips 30
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Toledo survives Eastern Michigan Hail Mary, 29-28, after breaking up 2-point try
Matt Bush-Imagn Images Avery Smith breaks up 2-point conversion attempt at the horn to attain bowl eligibility for Toledo. It wasn’t the ideal shift at The Factory for Eastern Michigan. The Eagles squandered a 12-point fourth quarter lead, but they weren’t done yet. However, the odds were stacked against the home team, possessing the ball from the Toledo 36-yard line in … [Read more...] about Toledo survives Eastern Michigan Hail Mary, 29-28, after breaking up 2-point try
Syracuse football: game thread vs Virginia Tech
Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports It’s Homecoming The Syracuse Orange (5-2, 2-1) are back in the JMA Dome today as they host the Virginia Tech Hokies (5-3, 3-1) with kickoff scheduled for Noon on the CW. It’s the second chance for Syracuse to get bowl eligible. Will they be able to deliver that 6th win on Homecoming Weekend? Before kickoff, check out some of this week’s … [Read more...] about Syracuse football: game thread vs Virginia Tech
Syracuse 38, Virginia Tech 31 (OT): Orange complete comeback and reach bowl eligibility
Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images A second half for the ages gives Syracuse a comeback win for the ages Marlowe Wax sure likes playing in the JMA Wireless Dome. After 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery, Wax forced a fumble in overtime to seal an epic comeback victory for the Orange. Fadil Diggs fell on the loose ball to secure a 38-31 win for Syracuse Orange in … [Read more...] about Syracuse 38, Virginia Tech 31 (OT): Orange complete comeback and reach bowl eligibility
SU allows 4 3rd-period goals in 5-2 defeat to Penn State
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. On a Penn State power play with just over a minute remaining, Leah Stecker received a pass from Lyndie Lobdell and fired a shot well left of the goal. The puck clattered off the boards behind the net and ricocheted behind Syracuse goalie Allie Kelley. Maddy Christian took … [Read more...] about SU allows 4 3rd-period goals in 5-2 defeat to Penn State