Arkansas State Wins Over Indiana in the Heat
Arkansas State took an opening-weekend win over Indiana Saturday, holding off the Hoosiers 36-26.
Indiana came in after already having played a game, and it was an interesting situation what with Arkansas State undergoing a coaching change.
Louisville Edges Tennessee in High-Profile Opener
A late try saw Louisville edge defending NCR D1AA champs Tennessee 29-27 Friday night just outside Nashville.
It was a game that was fairly typical of early-season matches—it wasn't perfect, it wasn't exact, but it was a good contest between two of the top teams in the division.
With the score 27-24 the Cardinals got over the line for the game-winner.
Preseason Moves Onward but Some Conferences Kick Off
It's still preseason time for D1A and NCR D1 teams but now we're thinking a little bit more about conference matches as well as what progress teams can make in non-conference games.
Player Spotlight: Max Doerfler's Inspiring Journey
West Point's explosive victory over Queens University Charlotte this past weekend showcased a somewhat newer offensive approach from the Black Knights, and it was also a big day for one particular player.
Max Doerfler, a second-year loose forward starting at No. 8, scored two tries and was an influence throughout the game. But that's only part of the story.
Crossover Chances as D1AA Teams Open September
Conference games aren't really happening yet in D1AA but teams are in action.
In the Lonestar, the Dust the Rust Tournament is a nice annual kickoff event among college teams in Texas. This year, they have split the event into a North event in Denton, Texas, and a South event in San Marcos, Texas.
