Colorado Dominates Delaware thanks to third-string quarterback Ryan Staub

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September 6, 2025

Boulder, CU- It takes all three playing well to dominate a game—offense, defense and special teams—and Colorado also utilized their third string quarterback, sophomore Ryan Staub, in a game where all three-quarterback played.

It was a game of threes.

The first drive was helmed by senior Kaidon Salter, who drove down the field from their own thirteen-yard line. The drive featured a 21-yard run by the quarterback and a couple completions for first downs and ended with a 9-yard touchdown run by the quarterback.

Colorado Kaidon Salter (3) scrambles while Dekalon Taylor (20) and Jordan Seaton (77) provide blocking in the first quarter against Delaware at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Saturday September 6, 2025. Colorado won by a score of 31 to 7. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)

Salter helmed the next drive, which ended with a field goal. This is Salter’s second start this season for Colorado, the first ending in a loss to Georgia Tech. He previously played for the Liberty Flames and Tennessee Volunteers.

On Colorado’s next drive, they gave the keys to freshman Julian Lewis for the next two drives. However, both ended with punts and the quarterback went 2-4 in completions.

Up to this point, the defense held Delaware on their first four drives—three ending in punts and one ending on downs as they struggled to get past their 50-yard line. Their next drive they drove down the field 80-yards in under 3-minutes and scored with 45-seconds left in the half.

With 75-yards to go and Colorado up 10-7, Staub was named the quarterback. The last time he had played was last year in late November against the Oklahoma State Cowboys where he threw one incomplete pass.

Delaware Nick Minicucci (4) dives for a first down in the third quarter against Colorado at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Saturday September 6, 2025. Colorado won by a score of 31 to 7. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)

After two straight incompletions, Staub threw a 31-yard pass complete to senior Joseph Williams. He then ended the drive with a quick slant to senior DeKalon Taylor for a 21-yard touchdown with 9-seconds left in the half.

Colorado’s next drive at the start of the half and only took three plays ending with a Staub passing touchdown to graduate student Sincere Brown in stride for 71-yards.

With two touchdowns in under two-minutes Colorado increased their lead from 10-7 to 24-7.

A blocked punt by Colorado’s freshman Alexander McPherson gave Colorado a short field for their final touchdown score early in the fourth with Staub at the helm, ending in a 10-yard run from Micah Welch.

That was also Staub’s final drive. Overall, he ended with two touchdown passes, 7-10 for completions and 3/4 drives ended in touchdowns.

Colorado Sincere Brown (9) stiff arms Delaware Mysonne Pollard (2) while trying to get around KT Seay (7) in the second quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Saturday September 6, 2025. Colorado won by a score of 31 to 7. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)

Colorado’s defense turned the ball over two times in the fourth. The first drive ended with a fumble after two plays, recovered by Colorado’s graduate student Jeremiah Brown. After Colorado failed to turn the turnover into points, RJ Johnson intercepted the pass to give Colorado the ball again.

With Salter at the helm, the team punted again. No team scored for the rest of the game and Colorado won 31-7.

Colorado is now 1-1 as they head to Houston next week.

After a well-played game Staub, the possibilities are open to see who will helm at quarterback next week. Again, next week there may be three quarterbacks playing.

Valkyries Dominate Mystics in Blowout Win, 99-62

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Trisha Victorio

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September 1, 2025

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San Francisco, CA – The Valkyries looked to start off strong with their last homestand of the year, as the Mystics came in with a slim chance of qualifying for any post season basketball, as they were 7 games under the .500 mark.

The Valkyries did not disappoint as they notched a 99-62 victory over Washington. The home team built a double digit lead in the first and never looked back. Player of the game went to star french rookie Janelle Salaun who posted a 20 point, 6 assist and 6 rebound statline. The team collected shots at a 38% rate from behind the arc, however the game was dominated from the inside. The Valkyries shot an incredible 21-27 from inside the arc, and added in another 21 points from the charity stripe. No play represented this win more than a 3rd quarter drive to the rim from star point guard Veronica Burton. She attacked the rim with reckless abandon, drawing a foul while also finishing with a finger roll.

The Mystics’ Sug Sutton was the only player on her team to finish with an efficient shooting night, as she shot 6-10 from the field for 17 points.

It was all smiles after the game for Golden State. “We just executed our gameplan,” said Janelle Salaun. The team was able to move as one cohesive unit after an extended break to regroup.

“It was kind of nice” said Head Coach Natalie Nakase, referring to the extra rest before the final homestand. The Valkyries look to finish their last homestand off strong, and make a push for a playoff spot.

The win not only boosted the Valkyries’ confidence but also tightened their grip on a potential playoff berth. With just a few games remaining, every possession, every run, and every win matters — and if this performance is any indication, the Valkyries are peaking at just the right time.

Sparks spearheaded by Plum’s defense to shutdown Mystics, 81-78

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Charle' Moore

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August 31, 2025

Los Angeles, Ca- Los Angeles Sparks returned to action at Crypto Arena after a tough loss to Indiana Fever to face the Washington Mystics as the Sparks defense catapulted by Kelsey Plum quickly put the clamps on Mystics team particularly, Rookie All Stars and primary scorers Sonia Citron and KiKi Iriafen while Rickea Jackson led the Sparks’ offense on 8-0 run with back to back triples and a Plum layup en route to a much needed victory,81-78, for chances of taking the final playoff spot. “

“She [Plum]did a really good job on [Kelsey] Mitchell, too,” coach Lynne Roberts said. Kelsey [Plum]’s really smart, and understands the game, and understands what the other team’s trying to do, and so is [Sonia] Citron. I thought [Plum] did just a tremendous job.

While Plum focused early on defense against Citron, Jackson and Azurá Stevens continue to build upon their first quarter run with two perfect trips to the free throw line, giving Sparks a 12-0 advantage.

Steph Dolson entered the game and stopped the bleeding for the Mystics with a triple to get Washington on the scoreboard with less than five minutes left in the first quarter.

“We know how talented [Sonia] Citron is, so our game plan was to make other people take shots and we did that,” Dearica Hamby said. “I would even say going off the last game [against the Indiana Fever], I felt we had a good defensive game. It didn’t turn into victory, but I think we’re just trending in the right direction.”

Sarah Ashlee Barker came off the bench and hit her first shot of the game, a triple to put her team up, 22-9. Then Shakira Austin closed the quarter with two free throws to cut Sparks lead down to 11, 22-11.

Mystics opened the second quarter with a 11-0 run tying the game before Cameron Brink snagged an offensive rebound and put back to regain the lead, 24-22.

The Sparks continued to lock in on defense and limiting the Mystics to 31 first-half points, their fewest allowed in a first half this season. Washington shot just 29.7% from the field and 27.3% from three in the first half. However, Sparks slowed down on both ends of the court, leading into multiple rotations off the bench, as they finished the half holding on to a nine-point lead, 40-31.

“We got a little sloppy… I thought in the second and third [quarters], we were settling for threes when we needed to be attacking,” Coach Roberts said. “We shot 36 threes, which is a lot, and I’m okay with that, but you need to shoot better than 27% if you’re gonna shoot that many.”

Sparks resurged after taking their foot slightly off the gas behind their dynamic duo leaders Plum and Hamby turned up on offense initiated by an 8-0 solo run of Plum including back-to-back triples, to push the lead up to six, 71-65 after Mystics had tied the game.

Hamby and Stevens both showed tenacious defense on Mystics strong frontcourt, Shakira Austin and Iriafen, despite Austin and Iriafen scoring 22 and 11 points, respectively.

“We know [what’s] at stake, but [we’re] just trying to break it down to each possession matters and not getting too caught up in, ‘oh, we gotta win X amount of games, ’”Stevens said. “We know the circumstances, but all we can control is the next possession, so just trying to make sure we lock in on Washington, and now [we have] Seattle tomorrow.”

Hamby appeared to come back alive on the offensive end in the fourth quarter finishing the game with 20 points and 12 rebounds, making her 11th double-double of the season. Plum added 18 points with 14 of them coming in the fourth quarter. Jackson scored 16 points, including her 11th consecutive game with multiple threes, which is longest for the Sparks franchise and second in the WNBA.

“[Dearica Hamby] was just a beast on the boards, and finishing in traffic, and those and-ones, she’s just so strong and athletic,” coach Roberts said. “They showed their experience, and [Azurá Stevens] did a great job defensively, but we have to be better at putting teams away. But we took care of business, and at this point, it’s [time to] advance and move on.”

Moving closer towards the end of the season, the Sparks hit the road on a three-game trip, starting on the west coast against the Seattle Storm (Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. PT) and then heading south to Georgia for the Atlanta Dream (Sept. 3 at 4:30 p.m. PT & Sept. 5 at 4:30 p.m. PT).

UCLA unwavering despite unable to upset Utah in 43-10 loss

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Charle' Moore

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August 30, 2025

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Pasadena, CA – UCLA opened their season as an under the radar team despite having the number one transfer as their starting quarterback with a lopsided loss, 43-10, as majority expected Utah not to be upset on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.

“A lot of stuff to learn from. Not the outcome that we wanted in the first game, but we just have to learn from this,” Coach DeShaun Foster said. “It’s not going to be easy, but one positive thing I can take away from this is the way they’re sounding in the locker room right now.”

UCLA won the coin toss and deferred to a Devon Dampier’s open drive performance as Utes quarterback made a far-seeing statement of him to be a nightmare for UCLA’s defense throughout the game. His playmaking abilities resulted in 3 out of 4 passes and scoring on their first drive in less than 5 minutes of the game for 75 yards, 11 plays, 7-0 advantage Utah.

Utah’s O line displayed a heroic performance to help their quarterback and team convert 14 out of 16 third downs. Utes had several players whom played on both sides of the ball where the defense seem to setup the offense with ideal field position while holding Bruins to only 50 offense plays. Dampier passed for 206 yards and two touchdowns plus a third touchdown on the ground.

“I’m not going to take anything away from him, he’s a great quarterback. Coming into the game, we knew he was something that we would have to focus on,” Utah’s cornerback Isaiah Chisom said. “Good players make plays. I think this game gives us a chance to see what we need to work on. Going into film tomorrow, and then practice, we know exactly what we need to work on.”

Utah finished with four sacks and snapped a four-game winning streak for UCLA season openers. Bruins appeared to find rhythm in their offense coming out of halftime and settled for a 46-yard field goal by K Mateen Bhaghani, his sole attempt, improving to 29-for-34 (85%) on field goals for his career, including 21-25 as a Bruin (84%).

Giving Bruins fans within the 35 thousand crowd hope and a reason to cheer for the home team as the score got within reach, Utah quickly responded with a nine minute 44 second drive led by Dampier finishing with a two-yard rush TD, 30-10.

“The fan base came out and showed their support. Obviously, we have to do our part and get them a win,” Nico lamaleava said.

“That’s all on us and we’re going to continue to get better throughout the year.”

Utes put up 463 yards of total offense, while Bruins finished with 305. UCLA’s committed just three penalties in the contest, for 30 yards.

“I think the score got us to be one-dimensional at one point, so that was tough. I was proud of the way they came and kept fighting,” coach Foster said. “There might have been a couple of long faces on the sideline, but for the most part most of those guys were still out there fighting and understood that what you’re putting on film now is actually who you are as a football player.”

Year two of the DeShaun Foster era at UCLA looked promising though an ugly loss with little glimpses of standout play, given Utah’s level of competition offers a team like the Bruins opportunities to grow early in the season with plenty of new faces on the field. Besides quarterback Iamaleava, who transferred into the program this offseason from Tennessee returning close to his hometown of Long Beach, Anthony Woods and Isiah Chisom made an impressive debut on offense and defense, respectively. Woods caught one touchdown and finished 3 of 3 for 48 yards.

“We just played a good team. That was it. We played a good team that came out and played their style of play,” coach Foster said. “I won’t take anything away from them. They were able to execute and do what they wanted to do out there on the field. We’ve just got to come back in, regroup and really just grade yourself and be hard on yourself. This isn’t going to be easy.”

UCLA travels to Nevada to face UNLV and Utah (1-0) hosts Cal Poly next Saturday.

Oregon tames the Bobcats

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Jennifer Moore

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August 30, 2025

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Eugene, OR- The Oregon Ducks kickoff the season with a dominating victory over Montana State Bobcats 59-13. It wasn’t a shut out but the big plays to whoa the crowd was happening all throughout the game.

The Ducks quarterback Dante Moore who’s been waiting for the keys to this high-powered offense. Starting the season with 3 touchdowns for 213 yards on 18/23 pass with no interceptions. He did use his legs with 3 rushes for 18 yards to round out a successful start.

“I thought we had a simple plan and a plan we could execute at a high level. He went out there and executed it really well,” said Oregon coach Dan Lanning, “He (Moore) was sharp. He knew where to go with the ball, was decisive with reads, was able to make some checks,”

The defending Big Sky champions managed only 244 total yards against the Ducks defense. Looking at the film only being able to get 3/12 first downs on 3^rd down. Even though they played a clean game with no turnovers it wasn’t enough.

Bobcats quarterback Justin Lamson, who spent the last two seasons at Stanford, threw for 198 yards.

From the start of the game Oregon went to work on the ground with easy scoring 2 first quarter rushing touchdowns. Then the Bobcats woke up and at least held the Ducks to a field goal to slow the Ducks down.

The balance attacked displayed by the Ducks against the Bobcats program was spot on 253 Passing to 253 rushing. Moore at the controls stepped right in big shoes of NFL quarterback Dillon Gabriel.

Moore was able to spread the ball around to 10 different pass catchers that built his confidence as game progressed.

“But when you have great guys that can make contested catches, can make plays with the ball in their hands, it’s easier for the quarterback to put the ball out there,” said Moore. The Ducks just handled business as usual and next week will host Oklahoma St. on Saturday September 6^th. While the Bobcats will host South Dakota St Sat for a chance to get back to .500.

USC opens the season with a dominant 73-13 win over Missouri State

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Eric Ramos

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August 30, 2025

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Los Angeles, Ca-USC finished with its highest scoring game since 1930 with a 73-13 win over Missouri State on Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Nine players scored 10 touchdowns for USC and they scored on 10 of their first 11 drives without a punt.

Starting quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 295 and two touchdowns in the first half while running backs Waymond Jordan, Bryan Jackson and King Miller rushed for touchdowns.

“We were able to get a lot of different guys involved. We (also) scored off defense,” USC coach Lincoln Riley said. “ It was exciting to see. I anticipated that we would play something like this. It’s kind of what I’ve seen on the practice field. I expected we would come out and play well on all sides and be complementary, and we did that.”

After Missouri State got on the board first with a 44-yard field goal, USC drove down the field, led by running back Jordan who scored from five yards out to give USC a 7-3 lead with 6:58 left in the first quarter.

The Bears were forced to punt. On the ensuing drive, USC went down the field and scored on a Jackson 3-yard run to take a 14-3 lead in the first quarter.

USC would get the ball back and Maiava connected with tight end Lake McRee for a 64-yard touchdown in the second quarter. On the next drive, USC safety Bishop Fitzgerald intercepted Bears’ quarterback Jacob Clark and returned it 39 yards for a 28-3 lead in the second quarter.

Missouri State came right back with a 33-yard touchdown pass from Clark to wide receiver Tristian Gardner on 4th down to cut the Trojans lead 28-10. USC then took a 35-10 lead when Maiava scrambled 3 yards for a touchdown.

The Trojans got the ball back with just under two minutes left in the first half. On second and ten, running back Eli Sanders caught a swing pass and outraced the defenders for a 73-yard touchdown and USC took a 42-10 lead into halftime.

USC opened the third quarter with true freshman quarterback Husain Longstreet in for Maiava. The freshman quickly took over and led the Trojans to an 8-play, 75-yard drive that was capped by a Longstreet 5-yard touchdown run.

“We’ve got a lot of super-talented guys in the (running back) room and on the whole offense,” Sanders said. “So I was super-excited to see everybody do what they can do.”

Missouri State added a field goal before USC running back King Miller raced to the end zone for a 75-yard touchdown and a 56-13 USC lead in the third quarter.

Longstreet added his second rushing touchdown of the game to give USC a 63-13 lead in the fourth quarter. USC added a field goal and Longstreet threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Carson Tabaracci for a 73-13 lead in the fourth quarter.

Up next for the Trojans is a home matchup versus Georgia Southern on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Boilermakers Blank Cardinals 31–0 to Extend State Series Win Streak to Nine

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Davyn Wright

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August 30, 2025

Ball State Cardinals vs Purdue Boilermakers AUG 30 — Ball State Cardinals vs Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on, August 30, 2025. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)

WEST LAFAYETTE — Sophomore quarterback Ryan Browne made his first start of the season look like backyard football, finishing 18-of-26 for 311 yards, tossing two touchdowns, and adding another on the ground as Purdue rolled over in-state rival Ball State, 31-0. The win marked the Boilermakers’ ninth straight over the Cardinals, stretching a series lead that now sits at 9-0.

Browne wasted no time setting the tone in the first half, finding wideout Arhmad Branch on three big hookups for over 100 yards and a touchdown. Their early chemistry lit up the Ross-Ade crowd, especially when Branch turned a 49-yard strike into six on Purdue’s opening drive. The ground game joined the party too, with Devin Mockobee punching it in to start the second quarter, capping a bruising 13-play drive that chewed up nearly five minutes of clock.

Ball State Cardinals vs Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on, August 30, 2025. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)

Ball State showed a little spark when running back Que Ashley broke free for a slick 20-yard run, giving the visiting fans something to cheer about. But third downs were a nightmare — the Cardinals managed just 1-for-6 in the half, while Purdue’s defense stood on business. By halftime, Ball State barely cracked 100 total yards while Purdue stacked up over 225 with a balanced attack. Special teams got in on the fun too, with Purdue’s punter pinning the Cardinals deep all night, flipping field position and fueling a 21-0 lead at the break.

The second half didn’t require much more from the offense, though Browne kept cooking with his second touchdown pass, a strike to Michael Jackson III in the third quarter. Meanwhile, the defense kept the clamps on, holding Ball State to just 203 total yards. Senior defensive back Tahj Ra-El led the charge with seven tackles and one for a loss, setting the tone for a unit that didn’t give up an inch.

After the final whistle, head coach Barry Odom celebrated his first win at Purdue but kept things grounded. “We made steps in the right direction,” Odom said. “We’re nowhere near a finished product.”

For Purdue, it was a statement opener — clean, balanced, and dominant in all three phases. The Browne-to-Branch connection looks like it might be the real deal, and with the defense flying around, the Boilermakers gave their fans plenty to believe in for Year One of the Odom era. Purdue stays home next week to face Southern Illinois, while Ball State heads south for a tough road test at Auburn.

Devin Mockobee diving into the end zone during between Ball State Cardinals vs Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on, August 30, 2025. (photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News)

Sparks sweep shunned with Fever loss, 76-75 after chilling clutch play of Odyssey Sims

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Charle' Moore

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August 29, 2025

Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Sparks came into this matchup leading the series, 3-0 against the Indiana Fever amid various roster changes from both teams, but the difference maker this last regular season faceoff between the two teams was Odyssey Sims, former Sparks player whom scored the last five points for the Fever to beat the Sparks, 76-75, Friday night at Crypto Arena, avoiding series sweep.

Sims didn’t speak much before or after the game on her feelings about returning to her previous team’s home court just that “she’s moved on” though her emotions seem to show on the court, scoring 21 points and celebrating a key three-pointer to tie the game in the last few minutes.

“Odyssey had a great game, tip your hat to her,” coach Lynne Roberts said after the game about playing against some of her former players. “Shay Peddy did a good job too.”

Los Angeles forward Azura Stevens grabbed an offensive rebound and was fouled on a putback attempt with 31.6 seconds left. She made 1 of 2 free throws to put Sparks up by one point, 75-74.

“They only had 13 in that [third] quarter, so it wasn’t like that was where we lost the game. But the pace was really fast in that first quarter both ways. I did think the ball got a little sticky in the second quarter…,” Coach Roberts said. “We’ve been a lot better than tonight. Indiana did a great job, and we had 56 field goal attempts, they had 81. And so for us to only lose by one, it’s actually pretty statistically amazing. We shot the ball well. We just gave them too many chances. And I think that’s what the game comes down to.”

Indiana secured an offensive rebound on its next possession and Sims made a short-range floater in the middle of the lane to retake the lead with 13.6 left.

After a timeout advance the ball for Los Angeles, Rickea Jackson initiated the critical play from a dribble hand off before the play broke down and Jackson found Kelsey Plum, who fumbled the pass and loss control of it to Aliyah Boston.

Still the Fever gave Sparks another opportunity when Kelsey Mitchell missed two crucial free throws with 0.4 seconds left but Los Angeles unable to make a play towards the basket as the buzzer sounded off signaling the end of the game.

Fever received multiple opportunities off Sparks 22 turnovers despite holding one of Fever’s top scorer Mitchell below her average 20.7 points to 12 points. Fever were without multiple players including All-Star guard Caitlin Clark (right groin). Boston led the Fever with 22 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and a career-high six steals.

“To me, I don’t know if this answers your question, but the game just comes down, as I always say, to chances,” coach Roberts said. “They had 15 offensive rebounds, and we had 22 turnovers, and we struggled with those two things earlier in the season.”

Stevens scored 17 points, shooting 6 for 9 from the field while Plum and Rae Burrell each added 12 points. Dearica Hamby scored 11 points but had six turnovers while looking ahead on how her team can go forward after this gut-wrenching loss.

“One game at a time, we got Sunday [against] Washington, trying to split the series with them,” Hamby said “We can kind of still control our own destiny. We can go 5-2 and make a shot at this, so [the mentality is] turn the page and keep going.”

Los Angeles (17-20) plays again as mentioned against the Mystics after tonight’s loss puts them two games behind Golden State for the final spot in the playoff race. Indiana (21-18) moved ahead of Seattle (21-19) for sixth place in the league standings with five games remaining.

Colorado can’t keep pace with GT

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DeVaughn Townes

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August 29, 2025

Boulder, CU- Once the clock ticked 0:00 the Colorado Buffaloes had dropped the 2025 season opener to the visiting Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 27-20. Despite three turnovers by the Yellow Jackets the Buffs could not capitalize.

We all know who Haynes King is now after he led Yellow Jackets in rushing with 156 yards, 3 touchdowns with 8.2 yards per carry from the quarterback position. King also threw for 143 yards completing 13/20 passes.

Georgia Tech Haynes King (10) scrambles for a fourth quarter touchdown against Colorado at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Friday August 29, 2025. Georgia Tech won by a score of 27 to 20. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)

Colorado did strike first on the scoreboard to start of with 7-0 1^st quarter lead on 8-yard touchdown pass from Kaidon Salter to DeKalon Taylor. But that would be Salter only touchdown pass of the day.

“We just got to go out there and we just got to be better, practice. Practice how we play. It starts at practice. We got to start practicing better and execute and bring it all to the game.” said Salter.

The Yellow Jackets out gained the Buffs, 463 yards to 305 in total yards. Yellow Jackets 320 yards rushing yards as a team out gained them Buffs in total. Even with the yard difference the game was tied 20-20 until 1:07 left in the game.

Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter (3) attempts to get out of grasp of Georgia Tech lineman in the second quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Friday August 29, 2025. Georgia Tech won by a score of 27 to 20. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)

King put his stamp on the game at the end after a shaky start using his legs on 45 yards scramble touchdown run that gave his team 27-20 lead that was the final score and the victory.

It was a difference from last year team where the Buffs did have some success on the ground rushing led by Micah Welch who on 11 carries rushed for 64 yards.

“So proud of the football team, proud of these guys that, you know, we couldn’t have played worse in the first half,” said Colorado coach Dieon Sanders, “You know, self-inflicted errors, three turnovers in the first three drives, penalties, you know, bust on different things. You know, allowed to score early on that first drive.

Colorado Head Coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders checks the clock just before halftime against Georgia Tech at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO on Friday August 29, 2025. Georgia Tech won by a score of 27 to 20. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)

The sold-out Folsom Field energy was high and it looked like the were ready for this new look Colorado team. The defense will have to get in the film room and be ready for better showing next week when Delaware comes on September 6^th.

San Diego State football takes Stoney Brook out back

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Jennifer Moore

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August 28, 2025

San Diego, CA – Behind a career night from running back Lucky Sutton, San Diego State rolled to a 42-0 shutout over Stony Brook in Thursday’s season opener at Snapdragon Stadium.

Sutton rushed for a career-high 100 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Aztecs dominate from the opening drive. SDSU outgained the Seawolves 453-95 in total offense and forced six three-and-outs, building a 20-0 halftime lead that quickly turned into a rout.

“Proud of the effort from the guys tonight, said SDSU head coach Sean Lewis, “Grateful for the first step and to get the first win.”

The victory was historic on multiple fronts: it was SDSU’s first shutout at Snapdragon Stadium, the program’s first overall since 2019, and its largest margin of victory in a shutout since 2016.

Quarterback Jayden Denegal, making his first start in Scarlet and Black, threw for 208 yards and a touchdown, connecting with nine different receivers. His 25-yard strike to Jacob Bostick put SDSU up 14-0 early, while Sutton added scores in the first and third quarters to seal the game.

The Aztecs defense was equally dominant, holding Stony Brook without a snap across midfield until the fourth quarter. Owen Chambliss and Tano Letuli led the charge with five tackles apiece, as SDSU’s front constantly disrupted the Seawolves offense.

“Yeah, I mean we again to our standard and the way that we wanted to do right, like anytime you can put up a goose egg up there is a big deal.” said Coach Lewis.

The Aztecs rushed for 228 yards on 53 carries, extending their streak to 58 wins in the last 60 games when surpassing 200 yards on the ground. Alongside Sutton, Christian Washington and Parker Threatt added late touchdowns to close out the win.

With the shutout secured, SDSU (1-0) now turns its attention to a tougher test on the road. The Aztecs travel to Washington State on Sept. 6, with kickoff set for 7:15 p.m. PT on The CW.