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Nix has 4 TDs and No. 6 Ducks get closer to the Pac-12 title game with 36-27 win over USC

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:38:33 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — While quarterback Bo Nix believes No. 6 Oregon’s offense is among the nation’s best, he’s still wary of this final stretch of the season. Nix threw for 412 yards and four touchdowns and No. 6 Oregon held off a late USC rally for a 36-27 victory on Saturday night, effectively eliminating the Trojans from contention for the Pac-12 championship game. “I just think we’re still putting things out there to where we can be even better,” Nix said. “I think that’s the part that keeps you coming back on Monday and making you go back for another week, because we know we’re not there yet. One of my biggest fears is that we’ll become complacent. So we just have to do a really good job of finding ways to grow.”Tez Johnson caught seven passes for 126 yards and two scores, and Oregon racked up 552 yards in total offense. It was the fourth straight win for the Ducks (9-1, 6-1 Pac-12, No. 6 CFP), who are undefeated at home. Caleb Williams ...

King leads North Carolina Central against Georgia after 26-point game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:38:33 GMT

North Carolina Central Eagles (1-1) at Georgia Bulldogs (1-1)Athens, Georgia; Sunday, 5 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -20; over/under is 146BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central visits the Georgia Bulldogs after Po’Boigh King scored 26 points in North Carolina Central’s 107-54 win against the Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons.Georgia finished 16-16 overall last season while going 13-4 at home. The Bulldogs allowed opponents to score 71.5 points per game and shoot 44.0% from the field last season.North Carolina Central went 18-12 overall last season while going 4-10 on the road. The Eagles allowed opponents to score 65.9 points per game and shot 42.5% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

UC Davis visits Montana after Johnson’s 28-point outing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:38:33 GMT

UC Davis Aggies (2-0) at Montana Grizzlies (1-1)Missoula, Montana; Sunday, 9 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -4; over/under is 143.5BOTTOM LINE: UC Davis visits the Montana Grizzlies after Ty Johnson scored 28 points in UC Davis’ 79-78 victory against the Pepperdine Waves.Montana finished 17-14 overall with a 9-4 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Grizzlies averaged 10.2 points off of turnovers, 7.1 second-chance points and 1.8 bench points last season.UC Davis finished 5-9 on the road and 18-14 overall a season ago. The Aggies shot 44.5% from the field and 34.0% from 3-point range last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

VMI visits South Carolina after Stute’s 21-point game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:38:33 GMT

VMI Keydets (1-1) at South Carolina Gamecocks (2-0)Columbia, South Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: South Carolina takes on the VMI Keydets after Myles Stute scored 21 points in South Carolina’s 79-77 win against the Virginia Tech Hokies.South Carolina went 7-8 at home last season while going 11-21 overall. The Gamecocks averaged 11.1 assists per game on 23.3 made field goals last season.VMI finished 7-25 overall a season ago while going 1-14 on the road. The Keydets gave up 76.8 points per game while committing 15.3 fouls last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Odom leads Howard against James Madison after 22-point game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:38:33 GMT

Howard Bison (1-1) at James Madison Dukes (2-0)Harrisonburg, Virginia; Sunday, 4 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dukes -11.5; over/under is 169.5BOTTOM LINE: Howard plays the James Madison Dukes after Shy Odom scored 22 points in Howard’s 88-85 loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.James Madison went 11-3 at home a season ago while going 22-11 overall. The Dukes shot 46.2% from the field and 35.0% from 3-point range last season.Howard finished 6-8 on the road and 22-13 overall a season ago. The Bison allowed opponents to score 72.6 points per game and shot 44.5% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Moore leads Missouri State against Oral Roberts after 24-point game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:38:33 GMT

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (1-1) at Missouri State Bears (0-1)Springfield, Missouri; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Missouri State hosts the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles after Chance Moore scored 24 points in Missouri State’s 67-59 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers.Missouri State went 17-15 overall with a 10-4 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Bears averaged 11.7 assists per game on 24.1 made field goals last season.Oral Roberts went 30-5 overall with an 11-4 record on the road last season. The Golden Eagles allowed opponents to score 70.2 points per game and shot 41.6% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Poplar leads No. 13 Miami (FL) against Florida International after 23-point game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:38:33 GMT

Florida International Panthers (0-2) at Miami Hurricanes (2-0)Coral Gables, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: No. 13 Miami (FL) hosts the Florida International Panthers after Wooga Poplar scored 23 points in Miami (FL)’s 88-72 win against the UCF Knights.Miami (FL) went 29-8 overall last season while going 16-1 at home. The Hurricanes averaged 14.5 assists per game on 28.6 made field goals last season.Florida International went 14-18 overall last season while going 3-10 on the road. The Panthers averaged 73.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 75.1 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Norfolk State hosts Hampton following Mullen’s 25-point performance

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:38:33 GMT

Hampton Pirates (1-1) at Norfolk State Spartans (2-0)Norfolk, Virginia; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Hampton visits the Norfolk State Spartans after Kyrese Mullen scored 25 points in Hampton’s 109-46 win against the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs.Norfolk State finished 22-11 overall a season ago while going 10-2 at home. The Spartans averaged 12.8 assists per game on 26.5 made field goals last season.Hampton went 5-14 in CAA action and 1-13 on the road a season ago. The Pirates averaged 68.2 points per game last season, 12.8 from the free-throw line and 20.4 from deep.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Rutgers hosts Bryant following Kenney’s 27-point showing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:38:33 GMT

Bryant Bulldogs (1-1) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-1)Piscataway, New Jersey; Sunday, 12 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Scarlet Knights -14; over/under is 140.5BOTTOM LINE: Bryant faces the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Sherif Kenney scored 27 points in Bryant’s 140-79 win against the Fisher Falcons.Rutgers went 19-15 overall last season while going 14-6 at home. The Scarlet Knights averaged 68.4 points per game while shooting 43.1% from the field and 32.1% from 3-point distance last season.Bryant finished 17-13 overall with a 7-8 record on the road a season ago. The Bulldogs averaged 79.4 points per game while allowing opponents to score 73.1 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Pittsburgh hosts FGCU after Hinson’s 26-point performance

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:38:33 GMT

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (1-1) at Pittsburgh Panthers (2-0)Pittsburgh; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh plays the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles after Blake Hinson scored 26 points in Pittsburgh’s 89-60 win against the Binghamton Bearcats.Pittsburgh finished 24-12 overall last season while going 14-3 at home. The Panthers averaged 75.1 points per game while shooting 44.7% from the field and 36.0% from behind the arc last season.FGCU went 6-11 in ASUN play and 6-9 on the road a season ago. The Eagles averaged 12.8 assists per game on 25.2 made field goals last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source