Local college teams win season openers

8/31/2014
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    University of Toledo RB Kareem Hunt (3) scores a touchdown against New Hampshire defender Akil Anderson (42).

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  • University of Toledo RB Kareem Hunt (3) scores a touchdown against New Hampshire defender Akil Anderson (42).
    University of Toledo RB Kareem Hunt (3) scores a touchdown against New Hampshire defender Akil Anderson (42).

    Rockets rumble in season opener

    With the way Saturday's game ended, most of the blue-clad fans had long since forgotten how it began. At one point, the University of Toledo trailed by 11 midway through the second quarter. At one point, the Rockets looked as if they would need every minute of the game to win.  READ MORE

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    Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott, left, runs past Navy safety Parrish Gaines (2) and linebacker Chris Johnson (46) for a touchdown.
    Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott, left, runs past Navy safety Parrish Gaines (2) and linebacker Chris Johnson (46) for a touchdown.

    Patient Buckeyes rally past Navy

    J.T. Barrett and the new-look Buckeyes rallied for four second-half touchdowns in a 34-17 season-opening win at M&T Bank Stadium. In his anticipated debut, Barrett completed 12 of 15 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns — including an 80-yard strike to Devin Smith that nudged Ohio State ahead for good late in the third quarter.  READ MORE

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    Appalachian State's Jordan Ford misses a tackle on Michigan's Devin Funchess.
    Appalachian State's Jordan Ford misses a tackle on Michigan's Devin Funchess.

    Michigan makes its mark in rout of Appalachian State

    Michigan put to rest any doubts of another upset and answered any early-season questions that critics had about its offense in a 52-14 rout of Appalachian State on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.   READ MORE

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