ISU defense steadies as Becht fires for 267 in win
ISU beat North Dakota 41 21, with Becht throwing for 267 yards and two touchdowns while backup linebackers gain experience after Caleb Bacon injury. Klosterman forced a key second half turnover, Freyler intercepted Romfo, and Noel, Becht, Travis remain uncertain for next week.
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New era sparks fireworks as college football realigns
Analysis explores a chaotic opener between North Carolina and Minnesota-Golden Gophers. Kesich misses a 47 yarder in a 19 17 loss as fireworks mark a tumultuous start to a season shaped by conference realignment and a 12 team playoff era. The piece weighs novelty versus instability and the high stakes in reshaped rivalries and schedules.
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Week 1 college football review highlights FCS underdogs and Iowa talk
Week 1 showed New Mexico the lone FCS loser among 60 tests, with Ole Miss Furman Louisville and Tennessee rolling. North Dakota State nearly toppled Colorado, Cam Miller shone, while Iowa faces tough early schedules and punting woes linger. Comments: (319) 398-8440. mike hlas thegazette.com
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Lachey shines as Iowa tops Illinois State in debut
True freshman Reece Vander Zee headlines with a notable debut, while Luke Lachey quietly excels with six catches for 63 yards on eight targets. Cade McNamara, under pressure from blitzes, completed 72.7 percent of passes on 22 dropbacks and avoided sacks, earning praise for mobility and timing with Ortwerth and Hall’s solid first start.
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