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Wisconsin, Tyler Van Dyke out to bust Broncos with strong first impression
The second year of the Luke Fickell era begins with a new quarterback and plenty of questions when Wisconsin opens the season against Western Michigan on Friday in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin finished 7-6 overall and 5-4 in the Big Ten last year in Fickell's first season, culminating in a 35-31 bowl gam...
Aidan Chiles, new-look Michigan State to test mettle vs. FAU
Oregon State wasn't one of the former Pac-12 teams that joined the Big Ten this season. The Beavers, however, will have two prominent former members making their Big Ten debuts on Friday night.,New head coach Jonathan Smith was hired as Michigan State's head coach after leading Oregon State to winni...
Colorado braces for physical season opener vs. North Dakota State
Colorado is looking to build tradition while North Dakota State wants its to continue under a new coach in the season opener for both teams on Thursday in Boulder, Colo. ,North Dakota State has won 17 NCAA FCS national championships. Former Wyoming offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tim Polase...
Cameron Rising, No. 12 Utah set sights on Southern Utah
Cameron Rising's misfortune became good fortune for No. 12 Utah, giving the Utes an experienced, elite quarterback for its debut season in the Big 12.,Rising will step on the field for the first time in 606 days on Thursday night when host Utah opens the season against FCS program Southern Utah at S...
Sam Pittman's job on line as Razorbacks open season vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
It's go time for coach Sam Pittman and Arkansas. ,Not just because the season starts Thursday night in Little Rock with a game against FCS opponent Arkansas-Pine Bluff, but because Pittman's fifth year likely will be his last year if the Razorbacks don't improve.,The good news is that the 4-8 record...
Randy Arozarena, Mariners chase more success vs. Rays
Facing his old team gave Randy Arozarena the boost he sorely needed.,Arozarena, acquired from Tampa Bay prior to the trade deadline, snapped out of a 3-for-38 slump with a tiebreaking three-run homer to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 5-1 victory against the visiting Rays on Monday.,The three-game se...
Rockies, Marlins eager to see youngsters perform
With the playoffs not in the fall plans for the two worst teams in the National League, they both are ratcheting up for the future.,The Miami Marlins and Colorado are battling in a four-game series in Denver this week, with the Rockies winning the opener 3-2 on Monday. Both clubs are giving long loo...
Rested Rangers look for better effort at White Sox
Major league teams always appreciate late-August off days, but the Texas Rangers especially relished their rest ahead of Tuesday's road series opener against the Chicago White Sox.,That's because Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said a 4-2 loss at Cleveland on Sunday "probably was our worst game fundamen...
Mike Shildt, Padres shoot for another win over Cards
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt is enjoying his return to St. Louis.,"It's good to come back," said Shildt, who managed the Cardinals to three postseason berths before getting fired after the 2021 season. "A lot of people that you want to see and a lot of good relationships, a lot of really, re...
Whit Merrifield, Braves look to extend Twins' skid
Whit Merrifield is not joking when he says he enjoys the leadoff spot in the lineup.,On Monday, Merrifield hit leadoff for the first time since joining the Atlanta Braves in late July. He responded by going 5-for-5 with a double and two runs in Atlanta's 10-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in Minneapo...
Jared Jones looks to cool off Cubs in Pirates return
Paul Skenes won't be the only star rookie to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their series this week against the visiting Chicago Cubs.,Before Skenes starts the finale on Wednesday, Pittsburgh will welcome back fellow flamethrower Jared Jones for the Tuesday game vs. Chicago.,Jones (5-6,...
Gerrit Cole aims to continue strong August at Washington
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole looks to cap an impressive August when New York visits the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.,Cole (5-2, 3.72 ERA) is 2-0 with a 1.17 ERA in four starts this month. He has allowed 17 hits and nine walks in 23 innings but has limited the damage thanks in part to 2...
Justin Verlander, with no plans to slow down, faces Phils
As Justin Verlander treks toward 300 career wins, the veteran right-hander knows he will need a combination of strong pitching and fortuitous health to reach the milestone.,Verlander appears to have regained his health following a lengthy absence, and he will continue his comeback on Tuesday when th...
Surging Tigers face Angels with chance to go above .500
Johnny Cueto will make his second major league start of the season when the Los Angeles Angels begin a three-game series in Detroit on Tuesday night.,The 38-year-old right-hander had been relegated to the Triple-A ranks until the Angels called him up last week. He delivered a quality performance aga...
Slumping Red Sox look to get back on track vs. Blue Jays
With their American League playoff hopes continuing to fade, the Boston Red Sox will look to bounce back from a series-opening, day-night sweep when they continue a rare five-game set against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.,Much-needed wins were not in the cards for the Red Sox on Monday,...
Royals eye share of AL Central lead as series vs. Guardians continues
Considering how dominant right-hander Michael Lorenzen has been in his past three starts against the Guardians, the Kansas City Royals appear to be in prime position to grab a share of the American League Central lead as they head into Tuesday's game against host Cleveland. ,Lorenzen (7-6, 3.47 ERA)...
Major-league-best Dodgers surge into series with Orioles
Before Labor Day has even arrived, there will be shades of the fall when the Baltimore Orioles visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series that starts on Tuesday.,At 78-53, the Dodgers will carry the best record in the major leagues into the matchup, while the 76-56 Orioles have the second...
UCF has chip on shoulder as it prepares for opener vs. New Hampshire
After a successful 10-year run in the American Athletic Conference, UCF endured some growing pains last season during its first year in the Big 12.,The Knights are hoping to take a step in the right direction in 2024, beginning with Thursday's home matchup against FCS foe New Hampshire in Orlando, F...
No. 24 NC State aims to keep good times rolling, faces W. Carolina
Expectations are high this year for North Carolina State.,The Wolfpack are coming off a strong season, made significant offensive additions in the transfer portal and are following up a successful spring for the school, which saw their men's and women's basketball teams both make the Final Four and ...
Rutgers has high hopes ahead of opener vs. Howard
Greg Schiano may have his most talented team in years, and between that and a softer schedule than usual, expectations in New Jersey are on the rise.,The veteran Rutgers coach will lead the Scarlet Knights into their season opener Thursday against FCS visitors Howard in Piscataway, N.J.,The Big Ten ...