CBSSports.com wire reportsDec. 2, 2011 DETROIT — Mathew Sims kicked a 33-yard field goal on the final play to cap a furious comeback that gave Northern Illinois a 23-20 victory over Ohio in the Mid-American Conference title game Friday night. The Huskies (10-3) trailed 20-0 after an abysmal first half before rallying behind quarterback Chandler [...]
CBSSports.com wire reportsDec. 1, 2011 TAMPA, Fla. — No. 22 West Virginia did its part to earn a spot in the Bowl Championship Series, clinching a tie for the Big East title by beating South Florida. Now, the Mountaineers (9-3, 5-2) need some help to make this an even sweeter season under first-year coach Dana [...]
CBSSports.com wire reportsDec. 1, 2011 TAMPA, Fla. — No. 22 West Virginia did its part to earn a spot in the Bowl Championship Series, clinching a tie for the Big East title by beating South Florida. Now, the Mountaineers (9-3, 5-2) need some help to make this an even sweeter season under first-year coach Dana [...]
TIME: 08:00 P.M. ESTVENUE: Spartan Stadium If the second meeting between Wisconsin and Michigan State is anything like the first, the inaugural Big Ten championship game could prove a tough act to follow in future years. With a Rose Bowl berth on the line and both teams riding four-game winning streaks, the 11th-ranked Spartans and [...]
TIME: 06:00 P.M. ESTVENUE: Bronco Stadium Regardless of whether Boise State is selected to play in a BCS bowl, Chris Petersen certainly deserves plenty of credit for the programs success. Petersen, who continues to be a hot commodity on the coaching market, will try to become the ninth-ranked Broncos all-time leader in victories in Saturday [...]
TIME: 12:00 P.M. ESTVENUE: Robertson Stadium Backed by the nations most potent offense and an improved defense, Houston is in position to make history. Standing in its way is a Southern Mississippi team that is enjoying one of its best seasons ever. The seventh-ranked Cougars look to remain undefeated while trying for a fourth straight [...]