Penn State hosts Miami in high-stakes season opener
Penn State, led by Joe Paterno, prepares for No. 2 Miami after a 286 day buildup. The Hurricanes, led by Ken Dorsey, visited by an inspired Nittany Lions squad with a history of upsets and a chance to tie Bear Bryant for career wins.
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Vermeil Faces St Louis After Rams Super Bowl Era
Chiefs coach Vermeil, once anxious about returning to St Louis, now looks forward to the atmosphere and memories. Former Rams stars, including Isaac Bruce and Kurt Warner, reflect on loyalties, emotions, and a possible warm reception. Coaches White and Saunders join Vermeil, with Joe Germaine set to start as Trent Green and Tony Horne remain limited.
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Female kicker breaks college gender barrier
Ashley Martin became the first woman to play and score in a Division I football game, kicking three extra points for Jacksonville State against Cumberland as 11,312 fans watched. Jacksonville State won 72 to 10, with Martin celebrated by teammates and coaches and TV crews recording the historic moment.
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Steelers blank Bills 20 to 0 in preseason exhibition
Steelers defense stifles Bills as Troy Edwards returns a 78 yard punt for a touchdown. Replacement officials go largely unnoticed in the uneventful night. Christie misses two field goals as Buffalo stalls and fails to cross mid field.
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Big 12 Briefs highlight injuries and transfers
Lunpock of Texas and Williams of Texas Tech each face a return to play on a day to day basis after knee injuries. Nebraska QB Eric Crouch resumes practice following a stomach flu absence. Tulsa's Jerome Janet, a Union High star, joins Tulsa as a walk-on. he may practice but cannot play this season due to unresolved release from Kansas State and lingering eligibility questions.
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Toledo Stuns Gophers In Toledo Opener 38-7
Toledo Rockets rout Minnesota 38-7 before a school record crowd of 34,950. Chester Taylor rushed 18 times for 186 yards and four touchdowns as Minnesota’s offense managed just 512 total yards, with 386 on the ground. Minnesota coach Glen Mason criticized the performance, while Gophers safety Jack Brewer lamented getting beaten in all facets.
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