THE LIGHTNING ROUND--WEEK 8--PART 1

Last Week: 35-15 (.700)
Year-To-Date: 223-90 (.712)

KEY: Projected winners highlighted in RED

Game (s) of the week highlighted in BOLD type.

Other games of interest highlighted in regular type.

NOTE: All games are played on Saturday unless otherwise indicated.

NCAA DIVISION I FCS

McNeese State (6-0) at Nicholls State (5-1)

(The upstart Colonels play host to the powerhouse Cowboys in a Southland Conference showdown!)

Northern Iowa (6-0) at Western Illinois (5-2)

(The Panthers visit the Leathernecks in a battle for sole possession of first place in the Gateway Conference!)

Fordham (5-2) at Lafayette (4-2)

Elon (4-2) at Wofford (6-1)

Eastern Kentucky (5-2) at Tennessee State (3-3)

Tennessee Tech (4-3) at Jacksonville State (4-3)

Grambling State (5-1) at Jackson State (4-2)

Georgia Southern (4-2) at Appalachian State (5-1)

Morgan State (4-3) at Delaware State (5-1)

New Hampshire (4-2) at Hofstra (6-0)

Central Connecticut State (4-2) at Wagner (5-1)

Dayton (6-1) at Valparaiso (4-3)

Butler (4-3) at Morehead State (4-2)

NCAA DIVISION II

Delta State (6-0) at North Alabama (6-0)--(Thursday)

(First place is at stake between the Statesmen and the Lions!)

West Texas A&M (7-0) at Abilene Christian (6-1)

(The Wildcats play host to the Buffaloes in another Lone Star Conference shootout, hopefully!)

Bentley (4-2) at Stonehill (4-2)

West Virginia State (5-1) at West Liberty State (5-2)

Bowie State (3-4) at Virginia Union (6-1)

Newberry (5-2) at Wingate (6-1)

Missouri Southern (5-2) at Central Missouri (4-3)

Catawba (7-0) at Tusculum (4-3)

Edinboro (5-2) at California (Pa.)--(7-0)

Tuskegee (6-0) at Albany State (Ga.)--(6-1)

Stillman (5-3) at Lane (5-1)

Tarleton State (7-0) at Eastern New Mexico (4-3)

THE SUNDAY DRIVE--WEEK OF OCTOBER 13, 2007--PART 2

The Rapid Fire Round-Up

What happened on a "Small College Football Saturday" across the U.S.A.? Read on to find out!

Richmond Times-Dispatch

The errors of VUU's ways

Finally, a blockbuster win for Norfolk State

R-MC wins in familiar way

Cleveland.com

Ohio College roundup

Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch

Crusaders defense bides time before offense awakens

Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press

Grand Valley ties win streak record

Indystar.com

Valpo's late rally overcomes Butler

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel (via Associated Press)

State College Roundup: QB keeps St. Norbert unbeaten

WIAC Roundup: Pointers give boot to Stout

St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press

Northwest earns narrow escape against Central Missouri

Wichita Falls (Tex.) Times Record News

Mustangs drop second straight game

pntonline.com

West Texas A&M wins shootout for Wagon Wheel

THE SUNDAY DRIVE--WEEK OF OCTOBER 13, 2007--PART 1

Northern Iowa 30, Southern Illinois 24 (FCS)

The Panthers win a thriller over the Salukis in Gateway Conference action!

University of Northern Iowa Sports Information

TSD SPECIAL: Ex-Cowboy charged with marijuana possession

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter, who spent the 2007 season with the arenafootball2 Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings, was arrested Friday in Shreveport, La.

ESPN.com

Nebraska-Omaha 28, North Dakota 17

The NCAA Division II Mavericks pick up a big win on the road.

WOWT.com

Catawba 55, Carson-Newman 49

The Indians rally to upset the Eagles in a battle of unbeaten D-II South Atlantic Conference squads.

Charlotte.com

Central 24, Coe 17 (D-III)

The Dutch come from behind to shock the Kohawks in an Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference showdown.

Central College Sports Information

VALDOSTA STATE STUNNED

Delta State rallies from a 24-point deficit for a 35-31 win at Valdosta State.

Article courtesy of Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times

THE WEEKEND OUTLOOK--WEEK OF OCTOBER 13, 2007

Southern Illinois at Northern Iowa (FCS)--Saturday 4:05 p.m. CDT

The Panthers host the Salukis in a battle of undefeated teams in the Gateway Football Conference.

SIU Game Notes

UNI Game Notes

Nebraska-Omaha at North Dakota (D-II)--Saturday 1 p.m. CDT

The Mavericks and Fighting Sioux face off for the final time as North Central Conference members.

UNO Game Notes

UND Game Notes

Catawba at Carson-Newman (D-II)--Saturday 3 p.m. EDT

The Eagles play host to the Indians in an all-important South Atlantic Conference clash.

Catawba Game Notes

Carson-Newman Game Notes

THE LIGHTNING ROUND--WEEK 7

Last Week: 45-16 (.738)
Year-To-Date: 188-75 (.715)

KEY: Projected winners highlighted in RED

Game (s) of the week highlighted in BOLD type.

Other games of interest highlighted in regular type.

NCAA DIVISION I FCS

Southern Illinois (6-0) at Northern Iowa (5-0)

(Panthers prepare for home showdown against the Salukis in the Gateway Football Conference!)

Villanova (4-2) at Massachusetts (4-1)

Iona (5-1) at New Hampshire (3-2)

Lehigh (3-2) at Yale (4-0)

Montana State (4-1) at Eastern Washington (3-2)

Missouri State (4-2) at Western Illinois (4-2)

Hampton (5-1) vs. Norfolk State (4-1)

(Battle of the Bay Classic)

Georgia Southern (4-1) at Elon (3-2)

Jackson State (3-2) at Southern (5-1)

Prairie View A&M (3-2) at Alabama State (4-2)

Jacksonville State (3-3) at Austin Peay (4-2)

Drake (5-1) at San Diego (5-0)

Davidson (3-2) at Dayton (5-1)

NCAA DIVISION II

Nebraska-Omaha (5-0) at North Dakota (6-0)

(Fighting Sioux face the Mavericks in North Central Conference clash!)

Catawba (6-0) at Carson-Newman (6-0)

(Unbeaten teams square off in South Atlantic Conference showdown!)

Eastern New Mexico (4-2) at West Texas A&M (6-0)

Midwestern State (5-1) at Tarleton State (6-0)

Indianapolis (5-1) at Grand Valley State (5-0)

Edinboro (5-1) at Indiana (Pa.)--(4-1)

Central Washington (4-1) at Western Oregon (4-1)

Stonehill (4-1) at Bryant (5-0)

Stillman (5-2) at Tuskegee (5-0)

Central Missouri (4-2) at Northwest Missouri State (4-1)

NCAA DIVISION III

Coe (4-1) at Central (6-0)

(First place showdown in the Iowa Conference!)

Wisconsin-Oshkosh (4-1) at Wisconsin-Whitewater (4-1)

Augustana (Ill.)--(3-2) at Wheaton (5-0)

Ohio Northern (4-1) at Capital (5-0)

Washington & Jefferson (5-0) at Westminster (Pa.)--(3-2)

Wittenberg (4-1) at Wabash (5-0)

Western Connecticut (3-2) at Cortland State (4-1)

St. Olaf (5-1) at Concordia-Moorhead (Minn.)--(4-2)

North Central (3-2) at Elmhurst (4-1)

Franklin (4-1) at Mount St. Joseph (5-0)

St. Norbert (6-0) at Carroll (Wis.)--(4-2)

Trinity (Tex.)--(4-1) at DePauw (4-1)

Washington & Lee (3-1) at Hampden-Sydney (4-2)

Guilford (4-1) at Bridgewater (Va.)--(4-1)

Washington (Mo.)--(5-1) at Chicago (3-1)

Maryville (5-1) at Christopher Newport (3-2)

Bridgewater State (Mass.)--(3-1) at Coast Guard (3-1)

Northwestern (Minn.)--(4-2) at Crown (4-1)

Nichols (4-1) at Plymouth State (5-0)

Emory & Henry (3-1) at Randolph-Macon (5-1)

Trinity (Conn.)--(3-0) at Tufts (3-0)

NAIA

Lindenwood (6-0) at Graceland (5-1)

(Big showdown between small schools in the Heart of America Athletic Conference!)

Urbana (4-2) at St. Xavier (5-1)

(Cougars host Blue Knights in game with potential playoff implications!)

Walsh (4-2) at Malone (5-1)

(Another battle of a one-loss team vs. two-loss squad in the Mid-States Football Association!)

Mid-America Nazarene (5-1) at Missouri Valley (3-2)

St. Ambrose (3-2) at McKendree (4-2)

THE LIGHTNING ROUND--WEEK 7--THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIAL

KEY: Projected winners marked in RED

Game (s) of the week highlighted in BOLD

Other games of interest highlighted in regular type.

Thursday, October 11

NCAA DIVISION II

Delta State (5-0) at Valdosta State (5-0)

(Undefeated teams square off in Gulf South Conference showdown!)

Game Notes

Delta State

Valdosta State

BIG GAMES, DIFFERENT DIVISIONS

Two big games, one at the NCAA Division II level, and another in the Division III ranks, are among the top contests in small college football this Saturday.

Central Washington at Western Oregon (D-II)

The Wolves host the Wildcats in an unlikely battle of 4-1 teams.

WOU Press Release

Coe at Central (Iowa)--(D-III)

A big showdown looms in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, as the Dutch entertain the Kohawks.

Central College Press Release: Central takes on Coe

THREE AND OUT

Here are several stories interest from the world of indoor professional football. Enjoy!

Wranglers banking on AFL's to move down to af2

Austin (Tex.) American-Statesman

Sacramento consider for pro football franchise

Central Valley Business Times

New Football League Considering Raleigh

WRAL.com

SUNDAY DRIVE--WEEK OF OCTOBER 6, 2007--PART 2

West Texas A&M 25, Midwestern State 20

The Buffaloes hold off the Mustangs in a battle of unbeaten teams from the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference.

Wichita Falls (Tex.) Times Record News

Central Washington 45, South Dakota 40

The Wildcats surprise the Coyotes in NCAA Division II North Central Conference action.

Associated Press

California (Pa.) 38, Indiana (Pa.) 12

What was supposed to be one of the best games of the day in D-II turned into a rout, as the Vulcans win big on the road.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

St. John's (Minn.) 30, St. Olaf 29

The "Game of the Week" in NCAA Division III turns out to be good as advertised, as the Johnnies edge the Oles in a thriller.

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

MORE: From the St. Cloud (Minn.) Times

From the Associated Press: St. John's beats St. Olaf to win battle of undefeated teams

Mount Union 44, Ohio Northern 0

The Purple Raiders pitch a shutout over the Polar Bears in D-III Ohio Athletic Conference action.

Mount Union College Sports Information

Ohio Dominican 42, St. Xavier 41

The Panthers knock off their second straight nationally foe in NAIA Mid-States Football Conference action.

Ohio Dominican University Sports Information

THE SUNDAY DRIVE--WEEK OF OCTOBER 6, 2007--PART 1

FCS Recap: Welcome To The Big Leagues

College Sporting News

SURPRISE! Tusculum is 2-0 in the South Atlantic Conference!

Fresh off an upset win over Wingate, the Pioneers remained unbeaten in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference with a 31-16 win over Lenoir-Rhyne Saturday.

Lenoir-Rhyne College Sports Information

Southern Illinois 24, Youngstown State 17

The Salukis stay undefeated with a narrow win over the Penguins.

Southern Illinois Daily Egyptian (Carbondale, Ill.)

MORE: From the Southern Illinoisan

New Hampshire 35, Delaware 30

The Wildcats stun the previously unbeaten Blue Hens in NCAA Division I FCS Colonial Athletic Association action.

Manchester (N.H.) Union-Leader

Northwest Missouri State 37, Pittsburg State 34 (OT)

The Bearcats hold off the Gorillas in the Arrowhead Classic at Kansas City, Mo.

Joplin (Mo.) Globe

Woodhead becomes all-time leading rusher

Danny Woodhead of NCAA Division II Chadron State (Neb.) became the all-time, all-divisions leading rusher Saturday. But would it be enough to lead the Eagles to victory? Click the link below to find out.

Associated Press

TSD SPECIAL: College Football: More Than Just the Top 25

Click the link below for a special inside outlook on small college football!

American Chronicle

THE WEEKEND OUTLOOK--PART 2

Mount Union at Ohio Northern (D-III)--Saturday 1:30 p.m. EDT

Mount Union Game Notes

Ohio Northern Game Notes

St. John's at St. Olaf (D-III)--Saturday 1 p.m. CDT

St. Cloud (Minn.) Times Column

Area school update--From the Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Ohio Dominican at St. Xavier--Saturday 1 p.m. CDT

Ohio Dominican Football Website

St. Xavier Football Website

THE WEEKEND OUTLOOK--WEEK OF OCTOBER 6, 2007--PART 1

Youngstown State at Southern Illinois (FCS)--Saturday 2:30 p.m. CDT

All eyes are on Carbondale, Ill., as the Salukis square off against the Penguins in a Gateway Conference showdown.

Youngstown State Game Notes

Southern Illinois Game Notes

Delaware at New Hampshire (FCS)--Saturday 12 noon EDT

The Wildcats face a must-win situation against the Blue Hens in this key Colonial Athletic Association contest.

Delaware Game Notes

New Hampshire Game Notes

Eastern Washington at Montana (FCS)--Saturday 1:05 p.m. MDT

Eastern Washington Game Notes

Montana Game Notes

California (Pa.) at Indiana (Pa.)--(D-II)--Saturday 2 p.m. EDT

The Crimson Hawks host the Vulcans in a key Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Division contest.

Article courtesy of heraldstandard.com

BONUS COVERAGE

California University Press Release

West Texas A&M at Midwestern State (D-II)--Saturday 7 p.m. CDT

The Mustangs battle the Buffaloes in a battle of 5-0 Lone Star Conference teams.

WTAMU Game Notes

Midwestern State Game Notes

HARDING DOWNS WEST GEORGIA 49-31

As hard as it was to believe, there actually was a college football game played Thursday night. And Kentucky-South Carolina was far from the only game played. It just wasn't on national television.

Article courtesy of the Associated Press

THE LIGHTNING ROUND--WEEK 6--PART 2

KEY: See Part 1

NCAA DIVISION III

Mount Union (4-0) at Ohio Northern (4-0)

(Gigantic match-up of unbeatens in the Ohio Athletic Conference!)

St. Olaf (5-0) at St. John's (5-0)

(The Johnnies host the Oles in a "Land of 10,000 Lakes" showdown!)

John Carroll (3-1) at Capital (4-0)

Pacific Lutheran (4-0) at Whitworth (3-1)

Brockport State (2-2) at St. John Fisher (4-1)

Redlands (3-0) at Occidental (3-0)

Hartwick (3-1) at Alfred (4-0)

Wheaton (4-0) at North Central (3-1)

Husson (4-1) at Springfield (2-2)

Dubuque (3-1) at Coe (4-0)

Salisbury (5-0) at Geneva (4-1)

Wisconsin-LaCrosse (2-1) at Wisconsin-Eau Claire (3-1)

Wabash (4-0) at Allegheny (3-1)

Middlebury (2-0) at Amherst (2-0)

Elmhurst (4-0) at Augustana (Ill.)--(2-2)

Hampden-Sydney (4-1) at Emory & Henry (2-1)

Bethel (Minn.)--(4-1) at Gustavus Adolphus (3-1)

Mary Hardin-Baylor (4-0) at Hardin-Simmons (3-2)

Ferrum (3-2) at Maryville (4-1)

Centre (3-2) at Millsaps (4-1)

St. Norbert (5-0) at Monmouth (Ill.)--(4-1)

Martin Luther (3-1) at Northwestern (Minn.)--(3-2)

Gettysburg (3-2) at Moravian (4-1)

Worcester Tech (4-1) at Union (N.Y.)--(2-2)

Catholic (4-1) at Washington & Lee (2-1)

NAIA

Ohio Dominican (5-0) at St. Xavier (5-0)

(Perfection is on the line in the Mid-States Football Association!)

Sioux Falls (5-0) at Nebraska Wesleyan (3-1)

Carroll (Mont.)--(5-0) at Montana Tech (3-2)

Dakota State (3-1) at Jamestown (5-0)

Pikeville (3-2) at Bethel (Tenn.)--(5-0)

William Penn (3-2) at St. Ambrose (2-2)

Hastings (4-1) at Morningside (3-2)

Walsh (3-2) at Urbana (4-1)

THE LIGHTNING ROUND--WEEK 6--PART 1

Last Week: 35-12 (.745)
Year-To-Date: 143-59 (.708)

KEY: Projected winners highlighted in RED

Game (s) of the week highlighted in BOLD

Other games of interest highlighted in regular type.

NCAA DIVISION I FCS

Youngstown State (4-0) at Southern Illinois (5-0)

(Salukis host Penguins in Gateway Conference grudge match!)

Delaware (5-0) at New Hampshire (3-1)

(Blue Hens make trek north to face the Wildcats in key Colonial Athletic Association contest!)

Eastern Washington (3-1) at Montana (4-0)

(The Eagles battle the Grizzlies in a game for Big Sky Conference supremacy!)

Wofford (4-1) at The Citadel (3-1)

(The Terriers hope to prove their upset win over Appalachian State was no fluke!)

Eastern Kentucky (3-2) at Eastern Illinois (3-2)

Alabama A&M (4-1) at Southern (3-0)

Austin Peay (3-2) at Tennessee Tech (4-1)

Hampton (4-1) at Princeton (2-1)

Butler (4-1) at Drake (4-1)

Morehead State (3-1) at Davidson (3-1)

Wagner (3-1) at Robert Morris (3-2)

NCAA DIVISION II

West Texas A&M (5-0) at Midwestern State (5-0)

(A Lone Star shootout of epic proportions between two undefeated teams!)

California (Pa.)--(4-0) at Indiana (Pa.)--(3-0)

(It's the Vulcans against the Crimson Hawks in this PSAC West showdown!)

Northwest Missouri State (3-1) vs. Pittsburg State (4-1)

(Fall Classic at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.)

Tuskegee (4-1) vs. Morehouse (4-1)

(72nd Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic at Columbus, Ga.)

South Dakota (3-1) at Central Washington (3-1)

Ouachita Baptist (3-2) at North Alabama (4-0)

Arkansas Tech (3-2) at Delta State (4-0)

Missouri Southern (4-1) at Washburn (3-1)

Newberry (4-1) at Catawba (5-0)

Charleston (W.Va.)--(5-1) at Shepherd (4-1)

Hillsdale (4-1) at Indianapolis (4-1)

Bryant (4-0) at C.W. Post (2-2)

Central Missouri (3-2) at Emporia State (3-2)

Missouri Western (3-2) at Fort Hays State (3-2)

Western Oregon (4-1) at Humboldt State (2-2)

Carson-Newman (5-0) at Mars Hill (4-1)

North Dakota (5-0) at Minnesota State-Mankato (3-2)

Winona State (4-1) at Minnesota State-Moorhead (3-2)

Fort Valley State (4-2) at Stillman (5-1)

THE SUNDAY DRIVE--WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2007

FCS Recap: Stating Their Case

Who's #1 in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)? Find out by clicking the link below:

Article courtesy of College Sporting News

North Dakota State 41, Western Illinois 28

Although not FCS playoff eligible, the North Dakota State University Bison proved why they're among the nation's elite in a hard-fought win over the Leathernecks Saturday night.

Article courtesy of The Forum (Fargo, N.D.)

Carson-Newman 49, Newberry 19 (NCAA Division II)

The Eagles win easily over the Indians in a battle of undefeated teams in the South Atlantic Conference Saturday.

Article courtesy of the Knoxville (Tenn.) News-Sentinel

MORE: Carson-Newman College Sports Information

Indiana (Pa.) 34, Slippery Rock 31 (NCAA Division II)

A last-second field goal lifts the Crimson Hawks to victory.

Article courtesy of Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

MORE: From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette

District Roundup: IUP lifted to victory by late FG

Wisconsin-Whitewater 35, Wisconsin-LaCrosse 28 (NCAA Division III)

The Warhawks rally to down the Eagles in a key Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) contest.

Article courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Sports Information

MORE: From the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Warhawks pocket stunner with quarter

From the LaCrosse (Wis.) Tribune

Whitewater soars back against Eagles

Ohio Dominican 30, St. Francis (Ind.) 20 (NAIA)

The Panthers pull off the upset over the Cougars!

Article courtesy of Victory Sports Network

MORE: From the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch

Ohio Dominican ends St. Francis run

THE "RAPID FIRE" ROUND-UP

A quick recap of small college football action around the U.S.A.!

2theadvocate.com

Strong "D" keeps SU unbeaten

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Oles' air game leaves Gusties at a loss in conference blowout

Pittsburg (Kans.) Morning Sun

Gorillas gut out 2OT win

WALB-TV Albany, Ga.

Valdosta State pounds Ouachita Baptist 31-3

Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle

Fisher falls on Hartwick kick

WEEKEND OUTLOOK EXTRA--WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2007

Here's some more pre-game coverage, courtesy of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

District Colleges: The Rock, IUP heat up PSAC West

Gustavus Adolphus vs. St. Olaf; a battle of unbeatens in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference--Saturday 1 p.m. CDT

LIVE STATS

From the Knoxville News-Sentinel

Carson-Newman defensive line facing biggest test

Elmhurst vs. Carthage

A showdown of undefeated teams in the NCAA Division III College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, or the CCIW, for short.

Elmhurst Game Notes

Elmhurst Live Stats

WEEKEND OUTLOOK EXTRA--WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2007

Want even more pre-game coverage? Well, here it is!

Floridians give St. Olaf football a sunny outlook

Article courtesy of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune

WEEKEND OUTLOOK--WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2007

NOTE: All times local

NCAA DIVISION I FCS

North Dakota State at Western Illinois--Saturday 1:05 p.m. CDT

NDSU Game Notes

WIU Game Notes

NCAA DIVISION II

Newberry at Carson-Newman--Saturday 1 p.m. EDT

Newberry Game Notes

C-N Game Notes

MORE: Carson-Newman Set For Newberry Visit

Article courtesy of Carson-Newman College Sports Information

Indiana (Pa.) at Slippery Rock--Saturday 6 p.m. EDT

IUP Game Notes

Slippery Rock Media Guide

MORE: District Spotlight: Tepper has IUP among elite again in second season

Article courtesy of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

ALSO: Indiana (Pa.) back happy to be winning

Article courtesy of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

NCAA DIVISION III

Wisconsin-Whitewater at Wisconsin-LaCrosse--Saturday

From the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

State college football weekend at a glance

Eagles determined to slow down nemesis

The Game Notes Files

Whitewater Game Notes

LaCrosse Game Notes

NAIA

Saint Francis (Ind.) at Ohio Dominican

St. Francis Football Website

Ohio Dominican Football Website

CATAWBA CRUSHES MARS HILL 45-21

Before a national television audience, as well as a record crowd of more than 5,500 spectators at Salisbury, N.C. Thursday night, the NCAA Division II Catawba Indians crushed the Mars Hill Lions 45-21 in the South Atlantic Conference opener for both teams.

Article courtesy of Catawba College Sports Information

ADDITIONAL COVERAGE--Salisbury (N.C.) Post

College Football: Catawba 45, Mars Hill 21

Column: Small school enjoyed being big-time

THE LIGHTNING ROUND--WEEK 5

Last Week: 24-8 (.750)
Year-To-Date: 108-47 (.697)

KEY: Projected winners highlighted in RED

Game (s) of the week highlighted in italics.

Other games of interest highlighted in BOLD type.

Friday, September 28

NCAA DIVISION III

Montclair State (3-0) at New Jersey (2-1)

Saturday, September 29

North Dakota State (3-0) at Western Illinois (3-1)

(The Bison take on the Leathernecks in Top 25 grudge match!)

Appalachian State (3-1) at Elon (2-1)

(Can the Mountaineers bounce back against the Phoenix?)

Villanova (3-1) at James Madison (3-1)

Delaware State (2-1) at Hampton (4-0)

Yale (2-0) at Holy Cross (2-1)

Alabama State (4-0) vs. Southern (4-0)

(Gulf Coast Classic at Mobile, Ala.)

Prairie View A&M (2-1) vs. Grambling State (2-1)

(at Dallas)

Missouri State (3-1) at Youngstown State (3-0)

Stony Brook (3-1) at Hofstra (4-0)

San Diego (3-0) at Butler (4-0)

Dayton (4-0) at Morehead State (2-1)

Valparaiso (3-1) at Drake (3-1)

NCAA DIVISION II

Newberry (4-0) at Carson-Newman (4-0)

(South Atlantic Conference opener for both teams!)

Indiana (Pa.)--(3-0) at Slippery Rock (4-0)

(It's a "Showdown Saturday" in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Division!)

New Mexico Highlands (3-1) at Chadron State (4-0)

Nebraska-Kearney (2-1) at Mesa State (4-0)

Minnesota State (3-1) at Nebraska-Omaha (4-0)

Pittsburg State (3-1) at Central Missouri (3-1)

Ashland (2-1) at Mercyhurst (4-1)

Ouachita Baptist (3-1) at Valdosta State (3-0)

North Alabama (3-0) at Arkansas Tech (3-1)

Emporia State (3-1) at Missouri Southern (3-1)

Central Washington (2-1) at St. Cloud State (3-1)

Eastern New Mexico (4-0) at Abilene Christian (3-1)

NCAA DIVISION III

Wisconsin-Whitewater (2-1) at Wisconsin-LaCrosse (2-0)

(The Eagles host the Warhawks in WIAC showdown!)

Gustavus Adolphus (3-0) at St. Olaf (4-0)

(Marquee match-up of unbeaten teams in the MIAC!)

Wartburg (3-0) at Dubuque (3-0)

(Battle of undefeated teams in Iowa!)

Carthage (3-0) at Elmhurst (3-0)

(How about another match-up of undefeated teams, this time in the CCIW!)

Dickinson (4-0) at Moravian (4-0)

(Undefeated upstarts battle for early supremacy in the Centennial Conference!)

Rowan (2-1) at Western Connecticut (2-1)

St. John's (4-0) at Carleton (2-1)

Millsaps (3-1) at DePauw (3-0)

Albright (2-1) at FDU-Florham (2-1)

Bridgewater (Va.)--(4-0) at Hampden-Sydney (3-1)

Washington & Lee (2-0) at Randolph-Macon (3-1)

Wisconsin-Eau Claire (3-1) at Wisconsin-Oshkosh (3-0)

Baldwin-Wallace (3-0) at John Carroll (2-1)

NAIA

Saint Francis (Ind.)--(3-0) at Ohio Dominican (4-0)

(Cougars head east to face upstart Panthers in Mid-States Football Association clash of unbeatens!)

Virginia-Wise (4-0) at Bethel (Tenn.)--(3-1)

(The Wildcats host the Highland Cavaliers in a tremendous Mid-South Conference tilt!)

Bethel (Kans.)--(3-0) at Bethany (Kans.)--(3-0)

(Undefeated teams clash in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference!)

St. Xavier (4-0) at Walsh (3-1)

Montana-Western (3-1) at Carroll (Mont.)--(4-0)

Mid-America Nazarene (3-1) at Evangel (3-1)

Northwestern (Iowa)--(3-1) at Hastings (4-0)

INTERDIVISIONAL GAMES

South Dakota (3-1) at McNeese State (3-0)

(It's the D-II Coyotes going south to clash with the FCS Cowboys!)

Iona (FCS)--(3-1) at Stonehill (3-0)--(D-II)

THE SUNDAY DRIVE--WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2007--PART 2

Montclair State 27, Wesley 26 (NCAA Division III)

The Red Hawks fly into Delaware, and end the Wolverines 23-game home winning streak.

Montclair State University Sports Information

The "Rapid Fire" Round-Up

Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle

St. John Fisher wins big at Ithaca, Brockport State rolls past Frostburg State

Ohio Northern University Sports Information

Ohio Northern 23, John Carroll 13

Kentucky.com

Colonels close out Jacksonville in fourth

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Jones, Beaver power Whitewater to victory

The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss.)

State Round-up: Millsaps rips Rhodes; MC stays undefeated

Dallas Morning News

Regional colleges roundup

THE SUNDAY DRIVE--WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2007--PART 1

Wofford stuns Appalachian State

Just over three weeks ago, two-time defending NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) national champion Appalachian State pulled off perhaps the biggest upset to date in college football history. But on Saturday, the Mountaineers became upset victims themselves, thanks to the Wofford College Terriers.

Greenville Online

BONUS COVERAGE

Wofford gets its time in the spotlight

Charlotte Observer

Believe it: Terriers defeat No. 1 App State

Spartanburg (S.C.) Herald-Journal

Tripped Up: ASU hurts itself with poor execution

Winston-Salem Journal

Terriers down top-ranked Mountaineers 42-31

Wofford College Sports Information

FCS Recap: Old School Gridfest

College Sporting News

Grand Valley State 48, Michigan Tech 6 (NCAA Division II)

Grand Rapids Press

Valdosta State 28, Arkansas Tech 27 (NCAA Division II)

Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times

Missouri Western 39, Pittsburg State 32 (NCAA Division II)

morningsun.net

Woodhead becomes Division II's top all-time rusher

Associated Press