Whitworth clinches playoff spot, at least a share of NWC title with win over Willamette

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 8—SALEM, Oregon — Whitworth clinched a spot in the NCAA Division III playoffs and claimed at least a share of the Northwest Conference title with a lopsided win over Willamette. A dominant defensive performance headlined the Pirates’ 29-0 NWC victory. Whitworth (7-2, 6-0 NWC) allowed just 134 yards and seven first downs during Saturday’s game at McCulloch Stadium. The Pirates picked off …

EWU notebook: Eagle receivers finally crack 100 yards in a game

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 8—MISSOULA — A full game with redshirt freshman Jake Schakel at quarterback led to big games for Eastern Washington’s receivers. In the Eagles’ 29-24 loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, redshirt juniors Miles Williams and Cole Pruett each had career days: Williams finished with 11 receptions for 136 yards, and Pruett had 10 catches for 133 yards …

No. 2 Indiana rallies to beat Penn State on last-minute TD pass [updated]

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… STATE COLLEGE – Penn State stood toe-to-toe with the No. 2 team in the country Saturday, overcame a 13-point deficit and lost on an acrobatic touchdown catch in the final minute. The Nittany Lions’ gut-wrenching 27-24 loss, their sixth straight, left them wondering how and if they can stop their skid. “It’s tough,” quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer said. “I just feel for the guys, the seniors who …

Penn State Notebook: Nick Singleton’s strong performance is not enough

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… STATE COLLEGE – Penn State football fans and Nick Singleton himself had been waiting for the kind of performance he gave Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Singleton gained 143 all-purpose yards and scored three touchdowns in a 27-24 loss to No. 2 Indiana. He caught a 19-yard touchdown pass that put the Nittany Lions ahead with 6:27 to go, but the Hoosiers mounted an 80-yard drive and scored the …