South Carolina rallies past Vanderbilt in season opener
No 9 South Carolina overcome injury to Connor Shaw and Marcus Lattimore to beat Vanderbilt 17 13 as Lattimore scores the go ahead TD and Shaw returns late in the third quarter. Dri Archer returns kickoff for 98 yards for Kent State and Towson suffers six turnovers. Bowl line: UCF routs Akron as Bowden debuts. Jahwan Edwards leads Ball State past Eastern Michigan with 200 rushing yards. UCLA beats Ball State 348 yards on ground. Hundley adds 202 passing yards.
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Buckeyes Focus on Punt Blocks and Special Teams Fireworks
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer emphasizes aggressive punt block and kicking unit emphasis calling the unit The Freak Show. He runs nearly all special teams meetings, aiming to lead the nation in every phase and change field position with multiple blocked punts this season.
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Browns gain roster flexibility with IR return rule change
NFL owners and the players union approve a rule allowing one marquee player per team on IR to return after at least six weeks and eight games. The Browns may designate Marcus Benard as their marquee IR return, while several teammates remain injured ahead of final 53-man cuts.
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Lions edge Bills in final preseason game
Lions hold off Bills 38 32 as Stafford connects with Calvin Johnson for a 24 yard TD. Charlie Batch23 completes 11 of 14 for 102 yards and a TD in the Lions win while other NFL preseason action includes Colts, Jets, Texans, Rams, Packers, and Chiefs with notable performances and roster implications.
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Browns Near Cut Deadline Quietly Weigh McCoy Trade Talk
Browns face 53 player limit by 9 tonight as Colt McCoy, along with Wallace and Thaddeus Lewis, compete for backup QB duties. McCoy started preseason but faltered, fueling lingering trade speculation with Weeden favored by coach Pat Shurmur and no clear backup decision yet.
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Browns fall to Bears in final joint preseason game
In Chicago the Bears beat the Browns 28 to 20 as Chicago blocked a punt for a score and Rod Windsor was hit into a return TD. Browns backup McCoy and rookies Gordon and Thomas showed potential while several players battled for final roster spots.
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