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FRIDAY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES
ADAMS CENTRAL 42 JAY COUNTY 0
ANDREAN 38 MUNSTER 14
ANGOLA 43 GARRETT 28
BATESVILLE 50 RUSHVILLE 7
BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE 40 NEW ALBANY 24
BLOOMINGTON NORTH 37 MOORESVILLE 18
BLOOMINGTON SOUTH 45 MUNCIE CENTRAL 21
BLUFFTON 49 WOODLAN 14
BOONVILLE 28 EVANSVILLE CENTRAL 22
BOWMAN ACADEMY 42 EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL 6
BREBEUF JESUIT 17 GUERIN CATHOLIC 14
BREMEN 49 LAVILLE 7
BROWNSBURG 49 AVON 7
BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL 34 SALEM 7
BYRON CENTER (MICH.) 49 HAMMOND MORTON 39
CALUMET 42 HIGHLAND 35
CARMEL 37 PIKE 14
CARROLL (FLORA) 24 DELPHI 0
CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 49 FORT WAYNE DWENGER 29
CASCADE 49 NORTH MONTGOMERY 0
CASTLE 29 EVANSVILLE HARRISON 21
CENTER GROVE 21 BEN DAVIS 10
CHARLESTOWN 42 NORTH HARRISON 6
CHESTERTON 35 LAPORTE 7
CHRISTEL HOUSE 40 CAMBRIDGE CITY LINCOLN 15
CHURUBUSCO 26 PRAIRIE HEIGHTS 21
CLOVERDALE 49 NORTH CENTRAL (FARMERSBURG) 27
COLUMBIA CITY 34 HUNTINGTON NORTH 31
COLUMBUS EAST 46 JENNINGS COUNTY 0
CONCORD 44 GOSHEN 3
CONNERSVILLE 49 SHENANDOAH 20
CROWN POINT 49 LAKE CENTRAL 0
DANVILLE 42 TERRE HAUTE SOUTH 19
DECATUR CENTRAL 37 MARTINSVILLE 0
EAST CENTRAL 63 FRANKLIN COUNTY 7
EAST NOBLE 14 DEKALB 10
EASTBROOK 64 BLACKFORD 6
EASTERN (GREENTOWN) 48 TAYLOR 0
EASTERN GREENE 24 MITCHELL 12
EASTERN HANCOCK 47 NEW CASTLE 19
EASTSIDE 42 FREMONT 13
EDGEWOOD 31 OWEN VALLEY 12
ELKHART 46 SOUTH BEND RILEY 18
EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL 52 EVANSVILLE MATER DEI 21
EVANSVILLE REITZ 33 EVANSVILLE NORTH 29
FAIRFIELD 35 LAKELAND 14
FLOYD CENTRAL 42 SEYMOUR 0
FORT WAYNE BLACKHAWK 42 PHALEN ACADEMY 24
FORT WAYNE NORTH 38 FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA 7
FORT WAYNE NORTHROP 28 HOMESTEAD 16
FORT WAYNE SNIDER 42 FORT WAYNE WAYNE 14
FORT WAYNE SOUTH 42 FORT WAYNE LUERS 14
FRANKLIN 35 WHITELAND 34
FRONTIER 35 FAITH CHRISTIAN 0
GIBSON SOUTHERN 34 HENDERSON COUNTY (KY.) 14
GREENWOOD 50 SPEEDWAY 21
GRIFFITH 55 BOONE GROVE 6
HAGERSTOWN 63 UNION COUNTY 7
HAMILTON HEIGHTS 44 TIPTON 29
HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN 49 FISHERS 35
HENRYVILLE 34 TRINITY LUTHERAN 20
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN 48 COVENANT CHRISTIAN 14
HERITAGE HILLS 47 SOUTHRIDGE 0
HOBART 72 KANKAKEE VALLEY 0
INDIAN CREEK 35 MONROVIA 0
INDIANAPOLIS ARSENAL TECH 26 INDIANAPOLIS TINDLEY 0
INDIANAPOLIS ATTUCKS 52 INDIANAPOLIS WASHINGTON 6
INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL 16 INDIANAPOLIS CHATARD 14
INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERAN 49 INDIANAPOLIS SCECINA 10
INDIANAPOLIS RITTER 61 ANDERSON 0
INDIANAPOLIS RONCALLI 27 COLUMBUS NORTH 15
JASPER 49 EVANSVILLE BOSSE 6
JIMTOWN 20 JOHN GLENN 13
KNIGHTSTOWN 60 UNION CITY 0
KOKOMO 34 JEFFERSONVILLE 0
LAFAYETTE JEFF 56 HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE) 14
LAPEL 40 CENTERVILLE 10
LAWRENCE NORTH 56 NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS) 21
LAWRENCEBURG 49 GREENSBURG 3
LEBANON 42 MARION 0
LEO 37 NEW HAVEN 0
LEWIS CASS 34 MANCHESTER 14
LOGANSPORT 45 LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC 7
LOWELL 45 HANOVER CENTRAL 31
MACONAQUAH 57 WHITKO 6
MADISON-GRANT 46 ELWOOD 0
MCCUTCHEON 23 CULVER ACADEMY 0
MERRILLVILLE 57 PORTAGE 23
MILAN 46 SWITZERLAND COUNTY 3
MISSISSINEWA 50 ALEXANDRIA 21
NEW PALESTINE 49 MOUNT VERNON (FORTVILLE) 0
NORTH DAVIESS 63 PIKE CENTRAL 0
NORTH DECATUR 80 BROWN COUNTY 0
NORTH JUDSON 46 NORTH MIAMI 0
NORTH NEWTON 61 TRI-CENTRAL 0
NORTH POSEY 52 TELL CITY 29
NORTH PUTNAM 42 CRAWFORDSVILLE 14
NORTH WHITE 58 TRI-COUNTY 0
NORTHWOOD 31 PLYMOUTH 24
NORTHEASTERN 44 WINCHESTER 14
NORTHFIELD 52 SOUTHWOOD 18
NORTHRIDGE 64 WAWASEE 6
NORTHVIEW 70 WEST VIGO 0
NORTHWESTERN 40 PERU 26
NORWELL 42 BELLMONT 7
OAK HILL 42 FRANKTON 13
PAOLI 55 PERRY CENTRAL 13
PARKE HERITAGE 49 ATTICA 0
PENDLETON HEIGHTS 41 GREENFIELD-CENTRAL 14
PENN 57 SOUTH BEND WASHINGTON 0
PIONEER 35 CASTON 7
PLAINFIELD 53 PERRY MERIDIAN 14
PROVIDENCE 27 CLARKSVILLE 14
RENSSELAER CENTRAL 33 NORTH KNOX 14
RIVERTON PARKE 43 SEEGER 14
ROCHESTER 56 CLINTON PRAIRIE 26
SCOTTSBURG 9 CORYDON CENTRAL 8
SHERIDAN 56 CLINTON CENTRAL 14
SILVER CREEK 34 MADISON 10
SOUTH ADAMS 21 HERITAGE 13
SOUTH BEND ADAMS 47 NEW PRAIRIE 13
SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH 44 MISHAWAKA MARIAN 9
SOUTH DEARBORN 21 RICHMOND 19
SOUTH DECATUR 55 CRAWFORD COUNTY 6
SOUTH PUTNAM 49 VINCENNES LINCOLN 13
SOUTH SPENCER 35 MOUNT VERNON (POSEY) 6
SOUTH VERMILLION 33 NORTH VERMILLION 14
SOUTHMONT 42 FRANKFORT 6
SOUTHPORT 28 TERRE HAUTE NORTH 14
SPRINGS VALLEY 30 WEST WASHINGTON 15
SULLIVAN 46 LINTON 7
TECUMSEH 42 FOREST PARK 0
TIPPECANOE VALLEY 21 KNOX 18
TRI-WEST 27 SHELBYVILLE 24
TRI 42 MONROE CENTRAL 6
TRITON CENTRAL 14 BEECH GROVE 7
TRITON 37 SOUTH CENTRAL (UNION MILLS) 6
TWIN LAKES 59 BENTON CENTRAL 0
VALPARAISO 42 MICHIGAN CITY 7
WARREN CENTRAL 47 LAWRENCE CENTRAL 7
WARSAW 43 MISHAWAKA 7
WASHINGTON 44 PRINCETON 6
WES-DEL 50 SOUTHERN WELLS 0
WEST CENTRAL 65 LAKE STATION 8
WEST NOBLE 63 CENTRAL NOBLE 0
WESTERN BOONE 49 GREENCASTLE 28
WESTERN 29 WEST LAFAYETTE 28
WESTFIELD 39 NOBLESVILLE 7
WHEELER 45 HAMMOND NOLL 6
WHITING 51 CALUMET CHRISTIAN 18
WINAMAC 32 CULVER 14
YORKTOWN 37 DELTA 13
ZIONSVILLE 30 FRANKLIN CENTRAL 26
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
FRIDAY SCORES: https://www.maxpreps.com/in/volleyball/scores/?date=9/11/2026
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
FRIDAY SCORES: https://www.maxpreps.com/in/soccer/scores/?date=9/11/2026
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
FRIDAY SCORES: https://www.maxpreps.com/in/soccer/girls/scores/?date=9/11/2026
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
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INDIANA BOYS TENNIS
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INDIANA GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL
FRIDAY SCORES: https://www.maxpreps.com/in/flag-football/girls/scores/?date=9/11/2026
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCOREBOARD
RAYS 3, ASTROS 1
BREWERS 20, REDS 0
YANKEES 6, METS 4
BRAVES 6, PHILLIES 5 (11 INNINGS)
GUARDIANS 5, TWINS 2
CARDINALS 7, WHITE SOX 3
DODGERS 6, MARLINS 2
NATIONALS 4, ANGELS 3
PADRES 7, GIANTS 5
DIAMONDBACKS 9, RANGERS 1
CUBS 12, PIRATES 2
ROYALS 3, RED SOX 2
ORIOLES 7, BLUE JAYS 4
TIGERS 6, ROCKIES 2
Athletics 6, Mariners 5 (10 innings)
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MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCOREBOARD
INDIANAPOLIS 3 OMAHA 1
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WNBA SCOREBOARD
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER SCOREBOARD
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 2
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11
MISSOURI 38 KANSAS 21
LOUISVILLE 59 VILLANOVA 13
NC STATE 73 RICHMOND 0
BOSTON COLLEGE 28 RUTGERS 21
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
OREGON AT OKLAHOMA STATE | 12 P.M. | ESPN/DISNEY+
HOWARD AT INDIANA | 12 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
ARIZONA STATE AT TEXAS A&M | 12 P.M. | ABC
OKLAHOMA AT MICHIGAN | 12 P.M. | FOX
PENN STATE AT TEMPLE | 12 P.M. | ESPN2
WASHINGTON STATE AT KANSAS STATE | 12 P.M. | TNT
EAST TENNESSEE STATE AT NORTH CAROLINA | 12 P.M. | ACC NETWORK
OLD DOMINION AT VIRGINIA TECH | 12 P.M. | CW
WAKE FOREST AT PURDUE | 12 P.M. | FS1
SOUTH FLORIDA AT ARMY | 12 P.M. | CBSSN
APPALACHIAN STATE AT EAST CAROLINA | 12 P.M. | ESPNU
WOFFORD AT KENT STATE | 12 P.M. | ESPN+
DICKINSON (PA) AT DAVIDSON | 12 P.M. | ESPN+
MARIST AT LAFAYETTE | 12:30 P.M. | ESPN+
WESTERN KENTUCKY AT GEORGIA | 12:45 P.M. | SEC NETWORK
UT MARTIN AT WEST VIRGINIA | 1 P.M. | ESPN+
COLGATE AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN | 1 P.M. | ESPN+
HOLY CROSS AT MIAMI (OHIO) | 1 P.M. | ESPN+
BUCKNELL AT VMI | 1:30 P.M. | ESPN+
STONY BROOK AT BALL STATE | 2 P.M. | ESPN+
EASTERN WASHINGTON AT SOUTH DAKOTA | 2 P.M. | ESPN+
DUQUESNE AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE | 2 P.M. | ESPN+
WILLIAM & MARY AT LEHIGH | 2 P.M. | ESPN+
DRAKE AT UNI | 2 P.M. | ESPN+
UTAH TECH AT MONTANA | 3 P.M. | ESPN+
RICE AT NOTRE DAME | 3:30 P.M. | NBC
ALABAMA AT KENTUCKY | 3:30 P.M. | ABC/DISNEY+
ARIZONA AT BYU | 3:30 P.M. | FOX
UTAH STATE AT WASHINGTON | 3:30 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
MISSISSIPPI STATE AT MINNESOTA | 3:30 P.M. | CBS
WEBER STATE AT COLORADO | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN+
UCF AT PITT | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN2
CAL AT SYRACUSE | 3:30 P.M. | ACC NETWORK
DUKE AT ILLINOIS | 3:30 P.M. | FS1
EASTERN MICHIGAN AT MICHIGAN STATE | 3:30 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
MARYLAND AT UCONN | 3:30 P.M. | CBSSN
UTSA AT TEXAS STATE | 3:30 P.M. | CW
UL MONROE AT UAB | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN+
ROBERT MORRIS AT AKRON | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN+
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AT TOLEDO | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN+
SACRED HEART AT UMASS | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN+
WAGNER AT JAMES MADISON | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN+
UNLV AT NORTH TEXAS | 3:45 P.M. | ESPNU
UC DAVIS AT SMU | 4 P.M. | ACCNX
NORTHERN COLORADO AT WYOMING | 4 P.M. | MW+
MERCYHURST AT NEW MEXICO | 4 P.M. | MW+
ALABAMA STATE AT TROY | 4 P.M. | ESPN+
LAMAR AT IDAHO | 4 P.M. | ESPN+
DELAWARE AT VANDERBILT | 4:15 P.M. | SEC NETWORK
MOREHEAD STATE AT AUSTIN PEAY | 5 P.M. | ESPN+
UIW AT NORTHERN ARIZONA | 5 P.M. | ESPN+
CAMPBELL AT FLORIDA | 5:30 P.M. | SECN+
MEMPHIS AT BOISE STATE | 6 P.M. | USA NETWORK
BUFFALO AT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL | 6 P.M. | ESPN+
JACKSONVILLE STATE AT OHIO | 6 P.M. | ESPN+
GARDNER-WEBB AT LIBERTY | 6 P.M. | ESPN+
NORTH CAROLINA A&T AT NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL | 6 P.M. | ESPN+
SAN DIEGO AT IDAHO STATE | 6 P.M. | ESPN+
CHATTANOOGA AT EASTERN KENTUCKY | 6 P.M. | ESPN+
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN AT THE CITADEL | 6 P.M. | ESPN+
FRANKLIN AT BUTLER | 6 P.M. | ESPN+
FURMAN AT MERCER | 6 P.M. | ESPN+
MONMOUTH AT WESTERN MICHIGAN | 6:30 P.M. | ESPN+
TENNESSEE AT GEORGIA TECH | 7 P.M. | ESPN
SOUTHERN AT HOUSTON | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
TOWSON AT SOUTH CAROLINA | 7 P.M. | SECN+
WESTERN CAROLINA AT CINCINNATI | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
BOWLING GREEN AT NEBRASKA | 7 P.M. | FS1
SOUTHERN UTAH AT COLORADO STATE | 7 P.M. | CBSSN
TULSA AT SAM HOUSTON | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
ILLINOIS STATE AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS | 7 P.M. | MW+
SOUTH ALABAMA AT TULANE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
WEST GEORGIA AT ARKANSAS STATE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
GEORGIA STATE AT KENNESAW STATE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
MIDDLE TENNESSEE AT MARSHALL | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
LINDENWOOD AT MISSOURI STATE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
INDIANA STATE AT EASTERN ILLINOIS | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
VALPARAISO AT MURRAY STATE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
SE MISSOURI STATE AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AT CENTRAL ARKANSAS | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
NORTH ALABAMA AT SE LOUISIANA | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
TARLETON STATE AT MCNEESE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
UT RIO GRAND VALLEY AT NICHOLLS | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
SAMFORD AT TENNESSEE TECH | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
NORTHWESTERN STATE AT EAST TEXAS A&M | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
ARKANSAS BAPTIST AT HOUSTON CHRISTIAN | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
NEW HAVEN AT SOUTH DAKOTA STATE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
SAN DIEGO STATE AT UCLA | 7:15 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
WESTERN ILLINOIS AT WISCONSIN | 7:15 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
OHIO STATE AT TEXAS | 7:30 P.M. | ABC
LOUISIANA TECH AT LSU | 7:30 P.M. | SECN+
TEXAS TECH AT OREGON STATE | 7:30 P.M. | CBS
IOWA STATE AT IOWA | 7:30 P.M. | NBC
GEORGIA SOUTHERN AT CLEMSON | 7:30 P.M. | ACC NETWORK
NAVY AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC | 7:30 P.M. | ESPNU
FORDHAM AT COASTAL CAROLINA | 7:30 P.M. | ESPN+
CHARLOTTE AT OLE MISS | 7:45 P.M. | ESPN2
SOUTHERN MISS AT AUBURN | 7:45 P.M. | SEC NETWORK
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M AT BAYLOR | 8 P.M. | ESPN+
GRAMBLING AT TCU | 8 P.M. | ESPN+
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN AT ABILENE CHRISTIAN | 8 P.M. | ESPN+
TEXAS SOUTHERN AT UTEP | 9 P.M. | MW+
CAL POLY AT SAN JOSE STATE | 9 P.M. | MW+
NORTH DAKOTA STATE AT AIR FORCE | 10 P.M. | FS1
NORTH DAKOTA AT PORTLAND STATE | 10 P.M. | ESPN+
ARKANSAS AT UTAH | 10:15 P.M. | ESPN
SACRAMENTO STATE AT FRESNO STATE | 10:30 P.M. | CBSSN
MONTANA STATE AT NEVADA | 10:30 P.M. | CW
LOUISIANA AT USC | 11 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
NEW MEXICO STATE AT HAWAI’I | 11:59 P.M. | MW+
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NFL WEEK 1 SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
BEARS @ PANTHERS 1:00 PM FOX BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM, CHARLOTTE
BUCCANEERS @ BENGALS 1:00 PM FOX PAYCOR STADIUM, CINCINNATI
SAINTS @ LIONS 1:00 PM FOX FORD FIELD, DETROIT
FALCONS @ STEELERS 1:00 PM FOX ACRISURE STADIUM, PITTSBURGH
BILLS @ TEXANS 1:00 PM CBS NRG STADIUM, HOUSTON
RAVENS @ COLTS 1:00 PM CBS LUCAS OIL STADIUM, INDIANAPOLIS
BROWNS @ JAGUARS 1:00 PM CBS EVERBANK STADIUM, JACKSONVILLE
JETS @ TITANS 1:00 PM CBS NISSAN STADIUM, NASHVILLE
DOLPHINS @ RAIDERS 4:25 PM FOX ALLEGIANT STADIUM, LAS VEGAS
COMMANDERS @ EAGLES 4:25 PM FOX LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD, PHILADELPHIA
CARDINALS @ CHARGERS 4:25 PM CBS SOFI STADIUM, INGLEWOOD
PACKERS @ VIKINGS 4:25 PM CBS U.S. BANK STADIUM, MINNEAPOLIS
COWBOYS @ GIANTS 8:20 PM NBC / PEACOCK METLIFE STADIUM, EAST RUTHERFORD
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
BRONCOS @ CHIEFS 8:15 PM ESPN / ABC GEHA FIELD AT ARROWHEAD STADIUM, KANSAS CITY
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2026 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS SCHEDULE
WEEK DATE OPPONENT TV / TIME (ET)
WEEK 1 THU, AUG 13 @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS LOCAL (7:30 PM)
WEEK 2 SAT, AUG 22 VS. ATLANTA FALCONS LOCAL (1:00 PM)
WEEK 3 SAT, AUG 29 VS. DETROIT LIONS LOCAL (1:00 PM)
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2026 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
WEEK DATE OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV / STREAMING
1 SUN, SEPT 13 VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS 1:00 PM CBS
2 SUN, SEPT 20 @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 8:20 PM NBC
3 SUN, SEPT 27 VS. HOUSTON TEXANS 1:00 PM CBS
4 SUN, OCT 4 @ WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 9:30 AM NFL NET
5 SUN, OCT 11 @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS 1:00 PM CBS
6 SUN, OCT 18 VS. TENNESSEE TITANS 1:00 PM FOX
7 SUN, OCT 25 @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS 1:00 PM CBS
8 SUN, NOV 1 @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 1:00 PM CBS
9 SUN, NOV 8 VS. DALLAS COWBOYS 1:00 PM FOX
10 SUN, NOV 15 VS. MIAMI DOLPHINS 1:00 PM CBS
11 THU, NOV 19 @ HOUSTON TEXANS 8:15 PM PRIME VIDEO
12 SUN, NOV 29 VS. NEW YORK GIANTS 1:00 PM FOX
13 BYE WEEK
14 SUN, DEC 13 @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 1:00 PM FOX
15 SUN, DEC 20 @ TENNESSEE TITANS 1:00 PM CBS
16 TBD – FLEX VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS TBD TBD
17 SUN, JAN 3 @ CLEVELAND BROWNS 1:00 PM FOX
18 TBD – FLEX GAME VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS TBD TBD
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL NEWS
COLLEGE GAME OF THE WEEK: OHIO STATE VS. TEXAS
OHIO STATE NOTES:
COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 1 Ohio State readies for its first road test of the 2026 season, traveling to No. 5 Texas on Saturday at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with the game airing on ABC.
FIRST AND TEN
The Buckeyes are 991-337-53 all-time in program history and have the highest winning percentage in college football history (.737 pct.).
Texas ranks seventh all-time in winning percentage with a record of 972-398-33 (.705 pct.)
Texas will be head coach Ryan Day’s 32nd game against a non-Big Ten opponent in his tenure as head coach (wins vs. Oregon State and TCU as acting head coach in 2018 included).
Day’s Buckeyes are 25-6 in the previous 31 games and average 42.2 points per game.
Included in those 24 wins are seven against teams ranked in the Top 10: vs. No. 1 Texas (2025), vs. No. 3 Clemson (2020), No. 5 Texas (2024), No. 5 Notre Dame (2022), No. 7 Notre Dame (2024), No. 9 Tennessee (2024) and No. 9 Notre Dame (2023).
Day’s teams are 25-1 in the month of September and 20-1 in regular season non-conference games.
SETTING THE SCENE
The Buckeyes and Longhorns will meet for the sixth time in series history today. Ohio State holds the all-time series lead, 3-2-0.
In all six matchups, both teams have been ranked inside the top 10. Additionally, this is the fourth time both teams are ranked in the top five.
This marks the third consecutive year that the two programs will play with Ohio State winning in both the 2024 and 2025 seasons:
W, 28-14 (Jan. 10, 2025)
College Football Playoff Semifinal and Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas
W, 14-7 (Aug. 30, 2025)
No. 1 vs. No. 2 in Columbus, Ohio
This is the second time the Buckeyes will travel to Austin. The Bucks won the first matchup at Texas, 24-7, in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup on Sept. 9, 2006.
Eventual Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith completed 17-of-26 pass for 269 yards and two touchdowns while wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez had a career-high 142 yards receiving on eight catches. Linebacker James Laurinaitis led the way defensively with 13 tackles, an interception and two forced fumbles.
OHIO STATE AS NO. 1
Ohio State opened the season as the preseason No. 1 team in the country.
After the win on Saturday, Ohio State improved to 91-13-1 all-time as the top-ranked team in the country.
Additionally, the Buckeyes have won 25 of it’s last 26 games as the No. 1 team, dating back to the 2010 season.
OHIO STATE IN TOP-5 MATCHUPS
Saturday’s No. 1 vs. No. 5 matchup marks the 45th game in program history where both teams are ranked inside of the top five. Ohio State holds a record of 22-21-1 all-time:
Home: 12–4–0
Road: 5–6–1
Neutral: 5–11–0
Over the last two years, Ohio State is 3-2 in those games.
When Ohio State is in a matchup where both teams are ranked, the Buckeyes hold a 162-102-10 record all-time
When Ohio State’s opponent is ranked in the Top 10, the Buckeyes have a record of 96-66-8.
LOOKING BACK AT BALL STATE
Ohio State’s 27 consecutive season-opening wins is the second longest win streak in D-I era (since 1973), tying Florida (1990-2016) and only trails Nebraska with 29 straight from 1986 to 2014.
After the win on Saturday, Ohio State improved to 91-13-1 all-time as the top-ranked team in the country. Additionally, the Buckeyes have won 25 of it’s last 26 games as the No. 1 team, dating back to the 2010 season.
Prior to kickoff, Ohio State honored 30 members of the senior class. The fourth-year members have been a part of three College Football Playoff teams and in 2024 contributed to the Buckeyes’ run to winning the CFP national championship. After Saturday’s win, they have totaled 38 wins since the beginning of the 2023 season, the second-most nationally.
With Saturday’s victory over Ball State, head coach Ryan Day is now tied for the fourth-most victories in school history with Urban Meyer with 83 in his time in Columbus.
Junior quarterback Julian Sayin finished the game going 21-of-25 passing for 320 yards and three touchdown passes.
This marked his seventh 300-plus yard passing game in his career which is tied for fifth-most in program history.
Additionally, Sayin moved into 15th in program history with 4,014 passing yards, passing Kyle McCord (2021-23) and Will Howard (2024) on Saturday.
With his three touchdown passes, Sayin now has 36 touchdowns in his career. One more would tie Sayin for 10th most in program history.
Sayin is the most accurate quarterback in program history with a career completion percentage of 76.4 pct. which also would be an NCAA record (min. 875 attempts).
Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had eight catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns all in the first half. His 151 yards are the second-most in a half in his career (Oregon – 2024). It marked his 12th 100-plus yard receiving game of his career, third-most in program history
Since entering college football in 2024, Jeremiah Smith leads all players in receptions (171), receiving yards (2,709) and receiving TDs (29)
Smith goes into Saturday needing 35 receptions, 190 yards and seven touchdowns to break all three Ohio State receiving records:
He has 171 receptions and needs 35 to break Emeka Egbuka’s mark of 205:
Rank Player Career Receptions
1. Emeka Egbuka (2021-24) 205
2. K.J. Hill (2016-19) 201
3. David Boston (1996-98) 191
4. Chris Olave (2018-21) 176
5. Jeremiah Smith (2024-Pres.) 171
6. Cris Carter (1984-86) 168
7. Michael Jenkins (1999-03) 165
8. Marvin Harrison Jr. (2021-23) 155
9. Gary Williams (1979-82) 154
10. Corey Brown (2010-13) 145
He has 2,709 receiving yards and needs 190 to break Michael Jenkins’ record of 2,898:
Rank Player Career Receiving Yards
1. Michael Jenkins (2000-03) 2,898 yards
2. Emeka Egbuka (2021-24) 2,868 yards
3. David Boston (1996-98) 2,855 yards
4. Gary Williams (1979-82) 2,792 yards
5. Cris Carter (1984-86) 2,725 yards
6. Chris Olave (2018-21) 2,711 yards
7. Jeremiah Smith (2024-Pres.) 2,709 yards
8. Marvin Harrison Jr. (2021-23) 2,613 yards
9. Devin Smith (2011-14) 2,503 yards
10. K.J. Hill (2016-19) 2,332 yards
He has 29 TD receptions and needs seven to break Chris Olave’s standard of 35:
Rank Player Career Receiving TDs
1. Chris Olave (2018-21) 35 TDs
2. David Boston (1996-98) 34 TDs
3. Marvin Harrison Jr. (2021-23) 31 TDs
4. Devin Smith (2011-14) 30 TDs
5. Jeremiah Smith (2024-Pres.) 29 TDs
6. Cris Carter (1984-86) 27 TDs
7. Santonio Holmes (2003-05) 25 TDs
T8. Emeka Egbuka (2021-24) 24 TDs
T8. Brian Robiskie (2005-08) 24 TDs
10. Garrett Wilson (2019-21) 23 TDs
ABOUT TEXAS
Texas is coming off a 10-3 season that included a 41-27 victory over Michigan in the Citrus Bowl.
The Longhorns were ranked as the No. 4 team in the preseason coaches poll, receiving two first-place votes. In the AP Poll, Texas was the No. 5 rated team.
In the Horns season opener, Texas defeated Texas State, 59-7. This was their 39th consecutive non-conference win against teams from Texas, dating back to 1968.
Texas totaled 516 yards of offense with 360 passing yards and 156 rushing yards.
Quarterback Arch Manning threw for 305 yards and a career-high four touchdown passes.
Wide receiver Ryan Wingo was the Longhorns leading receiver with seven receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown.
The Texas defense forced three turnovers with an interception and a pair of fumble recoveries.
Texas improved to 21-1 in its last 22 games at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Texas is 20-1 at home since the start of the 2023 season with 17 wins coming by 14 or more points.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian is in his sixth season at the Longhorn head coach, holding a record of 49-20 overall.
In his time in Austin, Texas has made a pair of College Football Playoff appearances in 2023 and 2024, reaching the semifinals both times.
The Longhorns have won double-digit games in three-straight seasons, marking the first time they have done so since recording nine-straight from 2001-09.
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES SCHEDULE/RESULTS
Sept. 5 Ball State W, 56-3
Sept. 12 at Texas 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 19 Kent State 12:00 p.m.
Sept. 26 Illinois TBA
Oct. 3 at Iowa TBA
Oct. 10 Maryland TBA
Oct. 17 at Indiana TBA
Oct. 31 at USC TBA
Nov. 7 Oregon TBA
Nov. 14 Northwestern TBA
Nov. 21 at Nebraska TBA
Nov. 28 Michigan 12:00 p.m.
TEXAS NOTES:
On Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Central on ABC, for the third year in a row, the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 4 Texas Longhorns face off in a highly-anticipated matchup between two of the most exciting teams in college football.
With returning stars across the board, this game feels like a rematch of the 14-7 Ohio State victory from a year ago, and is set up to be one of the marquee matchups of the college football season.
For the Longhorns, their work is cut out for them. Ohio State has an excellent coaching staff, a veteran offense, and star power at just about every position.
“They’re number one in the country for a reason. Ryan Day has done a tremendous job with that program since taking over, obviously national champs a couple years ago,” said head coach Steve Sarkisian on Monday.
With all that being said, Sarkisian and the Longhorns aren’t shying away from the opportunity to send a message early in the season.
“These are the games that you love to be part of. And we’re fortunate that we get to be part of these games as a staff, as players, as a fan base. We’re obviously looking forward to the opportunity. Should be a heck of a week,” said Sarkisian.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has gotten the best of Sarkisian the last two years, a testament to Day’s hiring prowess, recruiting success, and overall skill set. In his eighth full year at Ohio State, Day is responsible for leading the Buckeyes to 10-plus wins in every season (excluding COVID) and top-five finishes in five of his seven seasons.
Day secured a national championship in 2024 and finished last season with a loss in the College Football Playoff semifinals after an undefeated regular season with what was possibly his best team.
The Buckeyes had 11 players drafted, finished first in offensive success rate, and held every regular season opponent to 16 points or less, the first team to do so since 1975.
This past offseason, the Buckeyes lost premier recruiting and offensive mind Brian Hartline to an offensive coordinator role as well as 14 players, 11 of whom were drafted, to the NFL. Just 34.3 percent of defensive production returned compared to 69.2 percent on the offense side, forcing Day to simultaneously hire a new OC and reload the defense.
How did he replace the hole in his coaching staff and defense? He brought in former NFL head coach Arthur Smith as the new offensive coordinator after Smith spent the previous two as OC for the Pittsburgh Steelers and signed a top-10 ranked transfer portal class.
Smith gives Day a second former NFL head coach and coordinator on staff — Matt Patricia took over on defense last year and returns for his second season in Columbus.
“Brought in Matt Patricia last season, led the country in just about every defensive statistical category. This year he brings in Arthur Smith. It’s a nice luxury having two NFL head coaches on your staff as your play callers. And they’ve reloaded. They’re extremely talented,” said Sarkisian.
Defensively, more questions remain as Ohio State staples Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, and Caleb Downs all departed for the NFL, leaving 14-game starter Kenyatta Jackson Jr. to lead the way up front while former top-100 recruit TJ Alford returns at linebacker with big shoes to fill, though he has already looked the part, grading at 91.6 against Ball State, according to Pro Football Focus.
On the offensive of the ball, the Buckeyes return starting quarterback Julian Sayin, leading rusher Bo Jackson, Heisman hopeful Jeremiah Smith and a handful of offensive linemen. Their offense can score points in a multitude of ways and will have continuity at key positions that is rare in today’s college football landscape.
With the stage set for one of the biggest games of the early season, let’s take a look at how the two teams match up position by position.
Offense
With a variety of weapons and one of the most accurate returning passers in the nation, the 2026 Ohio State offense is set up for success. Against Ball State, the Buckeyes tallied a whooping 671 yards, but got off to a slow start despite what the box score might suggest. Missed assignments up front led to a poor ground game that averaged just 2.1 yards per carry in the first half.
While Smith and Sayin were able to connect with ease when called upon, the issues up front are a cause for concern heading into the matchup against Texas.
Quarterback
Sayin returns as one of the Heisman favorites in his second season as a starter after a highly-efficient season a year ago in which he completed 77 percent of his passes for 3,610 yards and 32 passing touchdowns against eight interceptions.
Sayin is an elite pocket passer. With strong processing skills and a keen ability to break down opposing defenses, Sayin does his best work from the pocket. He’s precise and efficient, spreading the ball around at all three levels. His effortless accuracy is a premium skill.
If presented with the opportunity, Sayin also has enough athleticism to scramble and did so last week for a touchdown. However, his bread and butter remains through the air.
Sayin was a consensus five-star as the No. 6 overall player in the nation, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, and signed with Nick Saban and Alabama before transferring to Ohio State after Saban retired.
In his second year at the helm, he’s expected to build off a highly successful first year as the starter, something Sarkisian said is already apparent with Sayin and his own quarterback, Arch Manning.
“You see the level of confidence, what you notice is the presence in the pocket. I think you notice their confidence to use their legs. You saw Julian do it last week. He tucked it and scored a touchdown. You can see the trust and timing. Pretty drastic difference of the two quarterbacks now the second time around going up against one another,” said Sarkisian.
The Longhorn defense will need to make Sayin uncomfortable and disrupt his timing if they hope to slow down the Ohio State aerial attack. If Texas can get Sayin out of the pocket regularly and cause pressure up front, the defense stands a much better chance of slowing him down.
Running back
While Sayin garners a lot of attention, the Buckeye run game is nothing to scoff at. Smith and Day put a priority on establishing the run and doing so with physicality. In the season opener, Ohio State averaged 6.8 yards per carry en route to 237 rush yards. The running back room is deep and talented.
The two featured backs in Week 1, Bo Jackson and Ja’Kobi Jackson each showed flashes of greatness. Ja’Kobi averaged 10.4 yard per carry while Bo ripped off a 65-yard scamper.
Each had an explosive long run. Those two runs accounted for 48.1 percent of their yards on the ground, which would suggest some issues with consistency but simultaneously highlights how explosive these backs can be. They can both hit the home run.
Bo Jackson returns as the leading rusher from a year ago and is the bell cow. As a true freshman, he accumulated 1,090 yards on 179 carries (6.1 YPC) and six touchdowns while adding 19 catches for 200 yards and a touchdown out of the backfield.
Bo ranked 26th in the nation in rushing yards, 37th in yards per game (83.85), 42nd in yards per carry (6.09), and 48th in rush attempts (179).
As a true freshman.
He boasts a combination of speed and power. He has a reported sub-4.4 40-yard dash time and his film shows short-area quickness and elite change-of-direction skills. He’s also strong enough to run through tackles, recording 724 yards after contact last season.
Ja’Kobi comes in as a veteran transfer. In his seventh year of college football and first as a Buckeye, he was brought in to provide depth in a talented but young position group. He was injured for most of last year but recorded 509 yards and seven touchdowns at Florida in 2024.
He was the first player to have his black stripe removed in preseason camp, a rite of passage for newcomers in Columbus.
Freshmen Legend Bey is another player that will likely see snaps on Saturday after emerging as a key backup in the offseason.
Wide receiver
Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith needs no introduction. One of the most physically gifted athletes in college football, Smith is a Heisman favorite and projected lottery draft pick in the NFL Draft. He’s strong, fast, and explosive. There’s little left to say about the superstar wideout.
His eight receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns in the first half of the season opener set the tone for the type of year he is expected to have.
“He deserves our attention. He’s arguably the best player in college football. The challenge is with him, it’s the size, speed, catch radius. He’s a big, physical guy who can cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time,” said Sarkisian on Monday.
While Smith is the superstar, the rest of the room is still seeking some answers. Last year, first rounder Carnell Tate gave Sayin an elite second option while tight end Max Klare offered a security blanked en route to 448 receiving yards. With both of them departing for the NFL, the onus is on Brandon Inniss to step up from WR3 to secondary threat behind Smith after snagging 36 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns last year.
UTSA transfer Devin McCuin got off to a hot start this year, recording six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown against Ball State, his first game as a Buckeye, while LSU transfer Kyle Parker missed the first game but is expected to contribute.
McCuin is particularly dangerous with his speed — he ran a 10.28 in high school — and appears to have already built a strong rapport with Sayin. While Smith will garner much more attention, McCuin possesses the skills to devastate the Texas secondary if not properly game planned against.
Tight end
As mentioned, Klare was a weapon last season. Brought in as a transfer, Klare was taken in the second round of the NFL Draft after his lone season in Columbus.
The tight end room is the least talented among the Ohio State offensive groups. Northwestern transfer Hunter Welcing was brought in as a grad transfer, but has very little career production, while sophomore Nate Roberts returns after seeing action in 13 contests last season.
Ohio transfer Mason Williams is another tight end brought in to compete for snaps after recording 26 catches for 276 yards and three touchdowns last season.
Offensive line
The Ohio State offensive line is still sorting itself out. Ball State used simulated pressures and stunts to confuse Buckeye blockers on multiple occasions. In the first half, Ohio State gained just 35 rushing yards on 17 carries and Sayin was sacked twice. The Buckeyes resolved those issues after halftime, but questions remain about the exact pieces on the line and their overall quality.
“I think early on we didn’t run the ball the way we wanted to, and then it opened up better in the second half,” Day said. “We’ll continue to evaluate that throughout the week and figure out if we have the right mix out there, and the good news is we do have flexibility if we need to, but we’re going to evaluate the week and see how that goes.”
The right side of the line in particular has unanswered questions. At right tackle, Phillip Daniels got the start but was beaten to open the game and subbed out relatively quickly as Day rotated guys around while looking for his best five. It’s somewhat up in the air how secure his spot at right tackle is.
At right guard is Austin Siereveld, a veteran that was expected to play tackle. He moved from right guard to right tackle when Daniels was replaced and Gabe VanSickle was inserted at guard, a move that didn’t seem to change much.
Moving to the other three positions provides more certainty.
At center, veteran Carson Hinzeman is one of the best in the position room. The fifth-year senior anchors the line with 35 career starts, and was recognized as third-team All-Big Ten a year ago.
Luke Montgomery, as expected, got the nod at left guard while Ian Moore started at left tackle. Montgomery is a returning starter who was second-team All-Big Ten last season.
Moore is a first-year starter who saw action in 14 contests last season, but only started one. The 6’6, 315 -pound junior protects Sayin’s blind side.
Perhaps it was first-game jitters. Maybe it will be a consistent problem. For now, the quality of this group remains unknown. Depending on whether they play like they did in the first half or the second half will largely dictate Ohio State’s offensive success.
Defense
The Ohio State defense is headed by Patricia for the second year in a row. This unit was historically good last season, but lost a host of key contributors. With the defensive rebuild in effect, the potential stars of the group remain somewhat a mystery especially given the emphasis that Day and Patricia placed on rotating players against Ball State.
As of now, it appears that depth is possibly the greatest asset on the defense. The front seven is loaded with talent. Up front and at the linebacker spot, Patricia has numerous guys that can meaningfully contribute and be used in unique ways.
As Patricia tightens his rotation, more featured stars will emerge, but right now, there is a steady expectation that multiple returners will step into more pivotal responsibilities while key portal additions continue to acclimate and find their specific roles.
Defensive line
The defensive line is characterized by high-upside high school recruits and depth pieces from the transfer portal.
Last year, Caden Curry and Kayden McDonald combined for 14 sacks, 25.5 TFLS, 131 tackles, three forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. They were one of the most disruptive interior duos in all of college.
With both disruptors departing for the NFL, Jackson is expected to anchor the edge group, while sophomore Zion Grady earned the other starting nod. He saw 26 snaps against Ball State and graded at 74.5, according to PFF, the second highest among the edge defenders. Jackson looked strong against Ball State, grading at 84.8.
Fellow sophomore Beau Atkinson generated plenty of offseason buzz and should see the third most snaps at the position.
Alabama transfer Qua Russaw was expected to start at edge, but was beaten out while dealing with injury. Russaw is expected to play on Saturday and will see a healthy dose of snaps.
The overall talent at edge isn’t as top-end heavy as previous years, but the depth will keep their legs fresh with how frequently they rotate in and out.
In the middle, Ohio State also seems to prefer a rotation of guys until a few separate themselves. Junior Eddrick Houston and senior James Smith lead the way up the gut. Smith is a transfer from Alabama who started 12 games last season while recording 28 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two quarterback hurries, and one pass breakup.
Houston started against Texas last season, but wound up providing depth more than anything else, appearing in 13 total games, but earning just four starts. He is the type of player that Patricia is expecting to improve and step into a bigger role.
Besides Houston and Smith, Will Smith Jr., John Walker, and Jason Moore will also be featured heavily.
Smith and Moore are both seniors that provided depth off the bench a year ago while Walker is a first-year Buckeye transferring from UCF after a productive career that featured a 2023 On3 Defensive True Freshman All-American Team nod.
Like the edge group, the stalwarts up front will be rotated heavily throughout the game.
Linebacker
The linebacker room is another extremely deep room with anywhere from four to six players expected to see snaps on Saturday. With the departure of Styles and Reese, this group will lean on a variety of players to fill the lost production. They came out in a true 4-3 set, a slight change from the nickel look that has been prevalent in previous years.
In somewhat of a surprise, sophomore TJ Alford earned a start last Saturday and led the linebacker room with 34 snaps and an impressive 91.6 grade. He was the defensive player of the game with five tackles and an interception.
Sophomore Riley Pettijohn and junior Payton Pierce started with Alford. Pierce is expected to be a key contributor from this group as his 44 tackles are the highest returning in the bunch while Pettijohn saw just 50 total snaps a year ago.
Senior Christian Alliegro saw the third most snaps, an indication of the faith the coaching staff has in him after posting 53 tackles and eight tackles for loss for Wisconsin last season before breaking his arm. He paid it off by leading the team with six tackles.
This group is a work in progress and showed very little against Ball State other than a minimal talent drop off as guys rotated in.
Secondary
With the defense coming out in a 4-3 look, snaps were more limited for the secondary, hough the cornerback group needs less clarity as senior Jermaine Matthews Jr. and sophomore Devin Sanchez are the clear starters at that position.
Matthews started all 14 games last season, ending the season with 26 tackles, two interceptions, three pass deflections, 1.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. At 5’11, 195 pounds, Matthews is a physical corner who returned for a final season with the goal of improving his NFL stock.
He’s experienced and athletic, showing good instincts in zone and versatility across the board.
With smooth movements and elite athleticism, the less experience Sanchez will hold one of the starting spots and is expected to reach stardom down the road. His 6’2 frame provides great length that allows him to make strong plays on the ball.
Sanchez saw extended action last season, including 51 snaps against Miami in the CFP Semifinals, after being rated as a five-star recruit and the No. 1-ranked corner.
He’ll have his work cut out for him against the Texas wideouts.
Five-star freshman Jay Timmons gets the start at nickel and is expected to play a crucial role against Texas while Alabama transfer Cam Calhoun and Georgia transfer Dominick Kelly provide depth as second stringers.
The most seasoned player from a year ago is safety Jaylen McClain, who didn’t miss a snap on the first nine drives of the season opener and will likely be out there for the duration of the game on Saturday.
McClain has solid speed and is a strong tackler, missing just four tackles last season. He’s showed prowess in coverage scenarios and is a leader of the defense after starting alongside Caleb Downs last season.
Next to McClain is Earl Little Jr., a veteran with stops at Alabama and Florida State. This will be his first year as a Buckeye, but Little has ample game experience and a track record of success on the back end.
In a handful of third and long situations against Ball State, Little was replaced by junior Leroy Roker, who appeared in 14 games last season and made noise during the offseason.
As a whole, the expectation for any Ohio State defense is excellence. With so many new faces and uncertainty up front, it will likely take more time than in previous years for the defense to find their stride. Up front, Patricia can rely on a host of players while the back end features key players in more established roles.
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TOP 25 ROUNDUP: AUSTIN SIMMONS, NO. 23 MIZZOU WIN BORDER WAR VS. KANSAS
Austin Simmons passed for three touchdowns and Robert Woodyard Jr. forced a pair of turnovers on consecutive possessions in the second half Friday night, leading No. 23 Missouri to a 38-21 victory over Kansas in Lawrence, Kan.
Donovan Olugbode and Cayden Lee finished with more than 100 yards receiving apiece and each caught a touchdown pass for Missouri (2-0), which won its fifth straight “Border War” matchup, a rivalry that began in 1891. Jamal Roberts contributed 125 rushing yards and a TD on 28 carries.
Austin Alexander had an 88-yard touchdown return on a blocked field goal for Kansas (1-1), which has lost both meetings with Mizzou in a series that has been played only twice — both in the past two seasons — since the Tigers moved to the Southeastern Conference in 2012.
Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall finished 13 of 30 for 168 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
No. 24 Louisville 59, Villanova 13
Lincoln Kienholz passed for 332 yards, threw for two touchdowns and rushed for two more to lead the Cardinals to a win over the visiting Wildcats.
Lawayne McCoy caught three passes for 102 yards and a touchdown, Tre Richardson had seven grabs for 98 yards and Jaleel Skinner had 82 receiving yards and a touchdown catch for Louisville (1-1). Marquise Davis had two rushing scores and Braxton Jennings added a rushing and a receiving TD for the Cardinals, who outgained Villanova 635-253.
Villanova quarterback Pat McQuaide completed 18 of 31 passes for 166 yards and one touchdown. Ja’briel Mace had 73 receiving yards and a TD reception for the Wildcats (1-2).
No. 25 Virginia 59, Norfolk State 3
Beau Pribula threw three touchdown passes in the first quarter and the Cavaliers cruised to a victory over the Spartans in Charlottesville, Va.
Pribula completed 12 of 14 passes for 162 yards and one interception before sitting out the second half for Virginia (2-0). Backup Eli Holstein added two touchdown passes, and Jacquon Gibson made two touchdown catches.
Deljay Bailey finished 15 of 25 for 142 yards and two interceptions for Norfolk State, which was outgained 466-223. The FCS-level Spartans (1-2) fell to 2-13 under second-year head coach and former NFL star Michael Vick.
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
MLB ROUNDUP: RAYS, BREWERS BECOME FIRST TEAMS TO CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTHS
Junior Caminero launched a mammoth walk-off home run in the ninth inning Friday night, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to the postseason by virtue of a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The American League’s home run leader, Caminero crushed a 417-foot blast to left-center field off reliever Bryan Abreu (6-4) for his 40th long ball. One batter earlier, Jonathan Aranda nearly homered to right-center, settling for a one-out double.
Caminero then belted Abreu’s 97 mph first-pitch fastball for his first career walk-off blast, making the Rays the first club to clinch a postseason spot this year. The Milwaukee Brewers joined them a short time later.
Drew Rasmussen drew a no-decision after seven strong innings, though the Rays won for the 10th consecutive time in games he has started. The AL West-leading Astros outhit the Rays 9-4. Yainer Diaz went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk.
Brewers 20, Reds 0
Garrett Mitchell hit a grand slam, William Contreras homered and drove in six runs, and Dustin May tossed six innings of two-hit ball as Milwaukee routed visiting Cincinnati to clinch its eighth postseason berth in nine seasons.
The Brewers fell short of the biggest shutout in modern major league history, a record they tied on Aug. 18 by trouncing the Seattle Mariners 22-0. May (7-9) struck out six and walked one. Brice Turang (3-for-3, four RBIs) and Jake Bauers homered during a six-run second.
The Brewers jumped on Andrew Abbott (6-11) for two runs in the first and six in the second, ending his outing after he allowed nine hits. Sal Stewart collected the only two hits for the Reds, who have lost four straight.
Yankees 6, Mets 4
Carlos Rodon pitched 6 1/3 sharp innings and the host New York Yankees homered twice off rookie Nolan McLean in a victory over the New York Mets on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The Yankees won for the ninth time in 12 games while moving closer to clinching their ninth postseason spot in the past 10 seasons. Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking three-run homer off McLean (11-9) in the second and Ben Rice added a leadoff blast in the fifth.
Rodon (6-3) allowed two runs, one earned, on three hits and finished with eight strikeouts. McLean allowed five runs and a career-high 10 hits in five innings. The Mets got a homer and an RBI single from rookie A.J. Ewing but had a four-game winning streak snapped.
Braves 6, Phillies 5 (11 innings)
Drake Baldwin lined a two-out RBI double to center field in the 11th to cap a two-run rally and lift Atlanta to a victory over visiting Philadelphia, giving the Braves some breathing room in the National League East.
Atlanta, trailing 5-4, tied the game on Ha-Seong Kim’s two-out single and walked it off on Baldwin’s double against Brooks Raley (5-6). Didier Fuentes (7-2) was the winning pitcher. Philadelphia had taken the lead in the top of the 11th on an RBI single by Luis Arraez.
The win allowed the Braves to extend their division lead over the Phillies to five games.
Guardians 5, Twins 2
Angel Martinez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, and Cleveland scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to secure a win over Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Brayan Rocchio had a double and two RBIs for Cleveland in the opener of the three-game series. Travis Bazzana went 2-for-2 and scored twice for the Guardians, who hold a two-game lead over the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League’s third and final wild-card spot.
Royce Lewis and Kaelen Culpepper tallied one RBI apiece for Minnesota. Twins reliever Yoendrys Gomez (2-3) gave up three runs on two hits in one-third of an inning.
Cardinals 7, White Sox 3
Rookie Joshua Baez and Leo Bernal each had three hits and drove in two runs for St. Louis in a victory against visiting Chicago.
Alec Burleson had two hits and two RBIs for the Cardinals. Jordan Walker had two hits and two runs for St. Louis, which snapped a three-game losing streak.
Chase Meidroth hit a pair of home runs for the White Sox, who lost their fourth straight game and had their AL Central lead trimmed to a half-game over the second-place Guardians. Randal Grichuk joined Meidroth in collecting two of Chicago’s nine hits.
Dodgers 6, Marlins 2
Kyle Tucker went 3-for-3 with a grand slam and a season-high five RBIs to lead visiting Los Angeles past Miami for its eighth straight win.
Dodgers starter Blake Snell (4-1) struck out eight in 5 2/3 innings. He allowed one run on four hits. Max Muncy added three hits for Los Angeles, and Will Smith contributed an RBI single.
Marlins starter Ryan Gusto (1-5) lasted six innings and held the Dodgers to two runs on five hits. Miami’s offense was led by Otto Lopez, who went 4-for-5.
Nationals 4, Angels 3
Jorbit Vivas hit a tiebreaking two-run double to cap a three-run eighth inning as host Washington snapped a seven-game losing streak with a comeback victory over Los Angeles.
CJ Abrams had two hits and a run and James Wood had an RBI single and a walk for Washington. Clayton Beeter (6-5) tossed a scoreless eighth, and Erik Tolman earned his second save despite allowing a run.
Mike Trout hit a home run and Christian Moore doubled and had two hits and two RBIs for the Angels, who finished with just four hits. Los Angeles reliever Samy Natera Jr. (1-2) allowed three runs on three hits in one inning.
Padres 7, Giants 5
Dustin Harris and Freddy Fermin, the bottom two batters in the order, combined for four hits and four RBIs, Jackson Merrill chipped in with a double and two singles, and visiting San Diego overcame a Rafael Devers grand slam to beat San Francisco.
Robbie Ray (12-8) threw five innings of five-run ball for the Padres, who maintained a half-game lead on the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third NL wild card. Mason Miller loaded the bases in the ninth but escaped for his 35th save.
Giants starter Anthony Molina (3-1) allowed seven runs and nine hits in three innings. San Francisco’s Jonah Cox had two hits and two runs.
Diamondbacks 9, Rangers 1
Corbin Carroll and Nolan Arenado hit back-to-back homers in a five-run sixth inning, Ketel Marte doubled twice and drove in three runs, and Arizona topped Texas in Phoenix.
Gabriel Moreno had two hits and two RBIs and Ildemaro Vargas had two hits and drove in a run for the D-backs, who posted their major-league-best 44th comeback victory and have won five of their past six. Reliever Kevin Ginkel (6-4) got two outs for the win.
Joc Pederson had two of the Rangers’ five hits, including an RBI double. MacKenzie Gore (8-11) was charged with four runs on five hits in four-plus innings.
Cubs 12, Pirates 2
Alex Bregman belted a two-run homer and Michael Busch drove in three runs, fueling host Chicago to a victory over Pittsburgh.
Chicago’s Seiya Suzuki scored three runs and joined Bregman with three hits. Carson Kelly ripped a two-run double in the second inning for the Cubs, who banged out 16 hits en route to snapping a four-game losing streak.
Pittsburgh rookie Konnor Griffin tripled to lead off the game and came around to score on an RBI single by Oneil Cruz. Bryan Reynolds capped a nine-pitch at-bat with a homer in the sixth inning for the Pirates, whose four-game winning streak ended.
Royals 3, Red Sox 2
Kansas City scored three runs over the first three innings and let its pitching do the rest as the visitors held on to beat Boston.
Carter Jensen had two doubles and an RBI and Salvador Perez went 2-for-4 with an RBI to lead the Royals. Seth Lugo (7-8) scattered seven hits and struck out seven across five innings of two-run ball. Steven Cruz registered his seventh save with a 1-2-3 ninth.
Mickey Gasper homered and Wilyer Abreu went 2-for-4 with an RBI double for the Red Sox, who have lost three straight since a five-game winning streak. Sonny Gray (17-5) went six frames and allowed three runs on six hits.
Orioles 7, Blue Jays 4
Dylan Beavers socked a solo home run and had three RBIs as visiting Baltimore defeated Toronto.
Coby Mayo added a solo blast and Christian Encarnacion-Strand rapped out three hits for the Orioles, who have won three out of four. Chris Bassitt (7-5) tossed five-plus innings of two-run ball. Rico Garcia got the final out to earn his eighth save.
Brett Bateman hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot, for the Blue Jays, and Kazuma Okamoto added a solo homer and a double. Max Scherzer (2-8) completed five innings, allowing six runs and seven hits.
Tigers 6, Rockies 2
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer, Max Clark supplied a solo shot and Detroit pulled away to hand visiting Colorado its fifth straight loss.
Riley Greene contributed a single, a double and a triple and two RBIs for the Tigers. Framber Valdez (10-10) held the Rockies to one unearned run and six hits in six innings. Kenley Jansen got the final out for his 19th save as Detroit won for the fourth time in six games.
Colorado starter Mason Adams permitted one run and two hits in five innings. Mark Manfredi (1-2) gave up two runs while recording only two outs.
Athletics 6, Mariners 5 (10 innings)
Donovan Walton led off the bottom of the 10th inning with a two-run, walk-off homer to right as the Athletics recorded a dramatic victory over Seattle at West Sacramento, Calif.
Walton jumped all over a 1-1 sweeper from Eduard Bazardo (3-4) for his third hit of the night to give the A’s their seventh victory in nine games. Lawrence Butler had three hits, including a two-run homer, for the Athletics.
Julio Rodriguez hit a run-scoring ground single with two outs in the top of the 10th to give Seattle a 5-4 lead prior to Walton’s winning blast. Lazaro Montes delivered a pinch-hit, two-run blast for Seattle.
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GOLF NEWS
CHAD CAMPBELL, MARK WILSON LEAD SANFORD AMID WEATHER ISSUES
Chad Campbell and Mark Wilson were tied for the lead when play was shelved for the day at the weather-impacted Sanford International on Friday in Sioux Falls, S.D.
The PGA Tour Champions event got off to a bumpy start with a suspension for high winds at Minnehaha Country Club. The suspension lasted nearly 4 1/2 hours before resuming at 5 p.m. local time.
Later Friday evening, play was halted due to lightning in the area. Nobody in the field completed the first round, which will resume Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. local time before players continue with the second round.
Campbell had completed 16 holes and Wilson played the back nine. They’re one stroke in front of Germany’s Bernhard Langer (2 under through 11). The only other players under par were Ken Tanigawa (through 15 holes), Argentina’s Ricardo Gonzalez (15 holes) and defending champion Retief Goosen of South Africa (11 holes), all at 1 under.
Campbell, 52, had a busy front nine. After a bogey-birdie-bogey stretch at Nos. 3-5, he strung together three birdies before the turn. He took another step back by bogeying No. 13 but added birdies at Nos. 14 and 16 before the final suspension of play.
Like Campbell, Wilson, 51, seeks his first win on the PGA Tour Champions. He began his round on the back nine and holed birdies at Nos. 15, 16 and 18 before the weather interrupted his momentum.
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SOLHEIM CUP KNOTTED AT 4-4 FOLLOWING FIRST DAY OF ACTION
The Solheim Cup is deadlocked at 4-4 after Friday’s opening day of competition in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
The United States needs 14 points to retain the trophy this weekend at Bernardus Golf.
The Americans and Europeans tied 2-2 in the morning foursomes (alternate shot) and 2-2 in the afternoon four-ball sessions (best ball). It is the first time in Solheim Cup history that both of the first two sessions ended in a tie.
Yealimi Noh and Angel Yin halved their four-ball match against England’s Charley Hull and Lottie Woad, who held a 3-up lead with five holes to play. The Americans secured the half point with wins at Nos. 12, 13 and 17.
The U.S. secured a point when Megan Khang and Alison Lee cruised to a 4-and-3 win against France’s Celine Boutier and Denmark’s Nanna Koerstz Madsen.
“Once we both saw a couple drop, I feel like you couldn’t stop us for sure,” Lee said.
The Europeans answered as England’s Mimi Rhodes and France’s Nastasia Nadaud completed a 2-and-1 victory over Allisen Corpuz and Auston Kim.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Lauren Coughlin halved the final four-ball match against Spain’s Carlota Ciganda and Julia Lopez Ramirez. Ciganda’s clutch putt at the 18th secured the 4-4 tie heading into Saturday.
“We had a tough match against Nelly and Lauren, very consistent, but we fought hard and at least we got half a point, which I think is really important,” Ciganda said.
“I think not losing today is important,” Ciganda added. “I think obviously that half a point, I think it’s 4-4 for the day, so I think that’s, yeah, that’s how usually a big momentum going into tomorrow, so hopefully they can, yeah, we can take that into tomorrow foursomes and win both morning and afternoon sides.”
The U.S. got off to a 2-0 start in the morning foursomes.
Korda and Corpuz kicked things off by making history with a 4-and-3 victory against Hull and Woad. It was the fifth straight win for the American pairing, a record for the Solheim Cup.
“She’s just so solid,” Korda said of her partner. “Honestly, I enjoy playing with her so much. We have a lot of fun out there. Our caddies have so much fun out there. Yeah, it’s just, she’s just such a solid player. It’s really good to rely on her and it’s also fun.”
Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin extended the lead with a 3-and-2 defeat of Boutier and Madsen before the Europeans rallied to win the morning session’s last two matches.
Germany’s Esther Henseleit and Ireland’s Leona Maguire never trailed in a 2-up victory against Andrea Lee and Lindy Duncan, the only foursomes match that reached the 17th hole.
Sweden’s Maja Stark and Linn Grant jumped out to a 4-up lead through seven holes and held on for a 3-and-2 victory against Rose Zhang and Jennifer Kupcho.
The U.S. won the 2024 Solheim Cup 15 1/2 to 12 1/2 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va. The last time the Americans won the competition on European soil was in Germany in 2015.
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TOP INDIANA PRESS RELEASES/HEADLINES
COLTS VS. RAVENS PREVIEW
The Baltimore Ravens will kick off the Jesse Minter era this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, a team with playoff aspirations and an offense that was among the NFL’s most productive before Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending injury in 2025.
Now, with Jones back under center and Jonathan Taylor still as the foundation of Indianapolis’ offense, the Colts have also strengthened their receiving corps by adding Keenan Allen. Their defense boasts several potential game-changers, including Sauce Gardner, DeForest Buckner, and Laiatu Latu. Before the matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, we spoke with Paul Bretl, the lead writer for Colts Wire, about Jones’ return, Taylor’s impact, and whether Indianapolis can contain Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.
Bretl also highlighted the Colts’ biggest concern and provided his final score prediction.
1. RW: The Colts are starting another season with Daniel Jones as quarterback. How has he progressed in Jim Bob Cooter’s offense, and what must he do to succeed against Jesse Minter’s Ravens defense?
When healthy, Jones thrived in Shane Steichen’s offense last season. Over the course of 10 games, he was one of the NFL’s most productive quarterbacks, contributing to the Colts operating one of the league’s highest-scoring offenses.
Jones’ ability to play within the timing and rhythm of the offense, combined with Steichen’s game planning and play calling, helped unlock the potential of this unit. Indianapolis also found significant success against Minter and the Los Angeles Chargers last season. Maintaining a balance between the running and passing games was an important part of that performance and will be critical again this Sunday.
Jonathan Taylor remains the centerpiece of Indianapolis’ offense. How do you expect the Colts to utilize him against Baltimore’s revamped defensive front, and where could he create the most problems?
Taylor is essential for everything the Colts want to achieve offensively. His big-play ability is always a threat, but his consistent production is just as crucial.
When Taylor keeps the Colts ahead of the chains, Steichen has access to his entire playbook, providing Jones with more favorable passing situations. Indianapolis will continue to rely heavily on Taylor, especially against a Ravens defense under new coaching leadership. He is particularly dangerous when he reaches open space, where one missed tackle could lead to an explosive play.
3. RW: What should Ravens fans expect from the Indianapolis receiving corps, which includes Alec Pierce, Keenan Allen, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren? Which matchup could be most favorable for the Colts?
CW: Pierce is expected to play, but it’s unclear how much he’ll be involved as he returns from offseason ankle surgery.
The Indianapolis passing game features a diverse array of skill sets. The Colts can attack various areas of the field from multiple formations, which expands Coach Steichen’s play-calling options and makes the offense harder to predict.
Warren could present the most favorable matchup. His ability to align in multiple positions and take on several responsibilities has made him a challenging assignment for opposing defenses. Baltimore must decide whether to defend him with a linebacker, a safety, or another defensive back, without creating advantageous opportunities elsewhere.
4. RW: Baltimore will start Jovaughn Gwyn at center and rookie Vega Ioane at right guard. Can DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, and the Colts’ defensive front exploit that inexperience while still containing Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry?
CW: We will find out on Sunday. Buckner and Latu have shown that they can pressure quarterbacks, while Stewart remains an effective run defender.
However, there is concern about Indianapolis’ depth, particularly at defensive end. Whether the players surrounding Latu can consistently generate pressure was one of the biggest questions for the Colts during the offseason, and it remains unresolved as we enter Week 1.
Additionally, Indianapolis has a relatively inexperienced linebacker group that will be tested by Henry and Baltimore’s rushing attack. Those linebackers must remain disciplined when Jackson leaves the pocket, as overcommitting to either runner could create significant openings.
5. RW: What is the biggest concern for Indianapolis heading into Sunday’s game, and what is your final score prediction for the Ravens-Colts matchup?
CW: The primary concern is the pass rush. I’m unsure if Indianapolis can generate consistent pressure. Even if the Colts do manage to create pressure, they still need to contain Lamar Jackson in the pocket long enough to turn those opportunities into sacks.
I expect a high-scoring game. I might be placing too much emphasis on what Indianapolis achieved in 2025, but their offense was very effective when Jones was healthy.
I’ll give Steichen and Jones the benefit of the doubt as we enter Week 1, so I’m predicting that Indianapolis will win 34-31.
COACH SHANE STEICHEN: https://www.colts.com/video/indianapolis-colts-head-coach-shane-steichen-final-update-colts-vs-baltimore-ravens-press-conference-media-availability
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INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Indians outfielder Mitch Jebb launched a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to propel the Indians to a 3-1 win vs. the Omaha Storm Chasers in front of 10,662 fans on Friday night at Victory Field.
The bats for Indianapolis (38-29, 69-73) came alive in the bottom of the seventh inning when infielder Jack Brannigan shot a line drive to center field to move Enmanuel Valdez over to third after he led off the inning with a walk. Indians outfielder Robert Hassell III grounded into a double play, but scored Valdez to tie the game at 1-1.
Omaha (31-34, 64-75) scored its only run of the game in the top of the fifth inning when major league rehabber Maikel Garcia singled a ground ball to left to score Colton Becker and put the Storm Chasers up 1-0.
Indians outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in his second game back since being activated from the injured list.
Indians starter Connor Wietgrefe went 5.2 innings and struck out four batters on four hits and only one earned run. Wietgrefe has gone at least 5.0 innings in 12 of his 14 starts with the Indians this season. Justin Meis came in to throw 1.1 innings with three strikeouts and Evan Sisk (W, 3-0) covered the final 2.0 innings with four punchouts to seal the win.
Vince Velasquez went 6.0 innings in his start for Omaha and struck out six batters while only surrendering three hits. Mason Black (L, 0-3) gave up all three Indians runs in 2.0 innings of relief.
The six-game series between Indianapolis and Omaha continues on Saturday at 6:35 PM ET. LHP Nick Dombkowski (4-5, 6.38) is scheduled to start for the Indians and RHP Lucas Braun (8-4, 4.60) will start for Omaha tomorrow night. Saturday night is Scratch-Off Card Giveaway for the first 2,500 early-arriving fans through the gates to receive a scratch-off card for a chance to win exclusive prizes, such as an Indianapolis Indians pennant, tote bag or tumbler cup. 9 Innings of Winnings, presented by Elements Financial, will feature a lucky fan winning a prize every inning, then culminating with Saturday Fireworks, presented by Elements Financial and Spokenote.
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INDY ELEVEN
Albuquerque, N.M. – For the second time in a week, Indy Eleven rallied in the second half to earn a draw, but this time the Boys in Blue came back from a 2-0 deficit with two goals after halftime for a 2-2 tie at USL Championship Western Conference leader New Mexico United.
Newcomer Malik Henry-Scott started the comeback in his first Indy Eleven start with his first Boys in Blue goal. In the 50th minute, the 24-year-old stole a back pass inside the 18 and deftly dribbled around goalkeeper Kris Shakes to create space to chip it in off the inside of the far post to cut the deficit in half.
It is Henry-Scott’s third goal this season, his second in USL-C play, and his first in three appearances for the Boys in Blue since being loaned from Lexington SC. The Plano, Texas, native recorded four shots in the match and a team-high three shots on target.
Just nine minutes later Indy Eleven equalized after a methodical buildup. Forward Loïc Mesanvi made a diagonal run from the center line to execute a give-and-go with Jack Blake to set up defender Joe Hafferty for a blast from inside the 18 right side. Shakes made the save, but the rebound caromed out to Blake, who patiently waited for the ball to bounce and finished with his left foot to tie it at 2-2.
It is Blake’s fourth goal this season, his franchise-best 30th goal for the Boys in Blue, and his 46th career USL-C tally. He had a team-high six shots in the match, adding three chances created.
Goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cook made three saves in his first league action this season.
Indy Eleven is 2-1-3 in its last six contests after earning a road result for the second time in its past three outings.
The next game for the Boys in Blue is “Small Business Night” on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 p.m. vs. Brooklyn FC at Carroll Stadium presented by the Indy Black Chamber of Commerce. Gates open early at 5:30 pm for Happy Hour, with $5 drafts and $3 hot dogs and popcorn all game. Discounted tickets starting at $15 are available online, with a portion of ticket sales going to the Indy Black Chamber of Commerce.
Ticket options include the new Desnuda Tequila Deck, Family Four-Packs, and Flex Mini-Plans.
Located on the East Deck, the Desnuda Tequila Deck has an exclusive full-service bar and high-top seating providing panoramic pitch-side views for 50 people. It’s a social experience offering a wonderful place to hang out and take in the game! Desnuda Tequila Deck seats start at $59 and include one FREE cocktail and bottomless chips, salsa, and guac.
The Family Four-Pack is available for all 2026 home games and can be purchased online only. Priced at just $49, the Family Four-Pack includes four tickets, FREE parking, $20 in Concession Vouchers, and a 20% Merchandise Discount, along with access to the Fun Zone/Kids Activation Area.
Flex Mini Plans include vouchers to be redeemed for any 2026 regular season home match.
For questions, call (317) 685-1100 during business hours or email tickets@indyeleven.com.
USL Championship
Indy Eleven 2:2 New Mexico United
Fri., Sept. 11, 2026 – 9:30 p.m.
Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park | Albuquerque, N.M.
Weather: Cloudy, 88 degrees
Attendance: 8,234
USL Championship Records
Indy Eleven: 8-8-6 (0), 30 pts, #7 in Eastern Conference
New Mexico United: 12-5-5 (+10), 41 pts, #1 in Western Conference
Scoring Summary
NM – Luther Archimède 16’
NM – Greg Hurst (Luther Archimède) 18’
IND – Malik Henry-Scott 50’
IND – Jack Blake 59’
Discipline Summary
IND – Joe Hafferty (caution) 47’
NM – Joseph Melto (caution) 47’
NM – Ousman Jabang (caution) 88’
NM – Kipp Keller (caution) 93’
Indy Eleven Lineup: Reice Charles-Cook, Nabi Kibunguchy, Paco Craig, Makel Rasheed, Joe Hafferty, Jack Blake, Aodhan Quinn (captain),Cam Lindley, Mohamed Omar, Loïc Mesanvi (Charlie Sharp 73’), Malik Henry-Scott (Bruno Rendón 73’).
Indy Eleven Subs not used: Eric Dick, Josh O’Brien, Dylan Sing, Alejandro Mitrano, Hesron Barry.
New Mexico United Lineup: Kris Shakes, Chris Gloster, Tyler Blackett (Jake LaCava 67’), Kipp Keller, Niko Hämäläinen, Gedion Zelalem (Cullen Wilkerson 67’), Ousman Jabang, Joseph Melto (Dayonn Harris 45’) (Cristian Nava 86’), Greg Hurst (captain), Niall Reid-Stephen, Luther Archimède (Charlie Dennis 67’).
New Mexico United Subs not used: Maliek Howell, Andrew Pannenberg.
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INDIANA MEN’S SOCCER
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —Stephane Njike’s first goal as a Hoosier was the difference in No. 5-ranked Indiana soccer’s (6-0-1, 1-0-0 B1G) Big Ten opener, as the Hoosier men defeated Michigan (2-2-1, 0-1-0 B1G) 1-0 Friday (Sept. 11) night in Ann Arbor.
The third-year forward performed his signature backflip celebration after giving Indiana the lead in the 65th minute at the U-M Soccer Stadium. IU goalkeeper Michal Mroz performed his own acrobatics minutes later, saving a free kick headed for the top corner. The Hoosiers held strong in the final 20 minutes to complete a professional performance and claim three points in the Big Ten table.
Indiana remains unbeaten through seven matches with six victories and four cleans sheets. Friday’s result marks IU’s first road win this season in two tries.
KEY MOMENTS
• 26′ – Njike was denied early by the Michigan goalkeeper. The Indiana forward cut inside from the left, made a man miss and fired to the back post, but U-M’s Alen Bean pushed it away with a diving effort.
• 63′ – Oliver Moller-Jensen had a chance to finish on an open goal, but two Michigan defenders sandwiched the Hoosier forward just in time to deflect the shot.
• 65′ – GOAL! Njike ripped the ball off a Michigan player, dribbled toward the box and past another Michigan man, ripped a grasscutter from 25 yards into the side netting, performed a handspring and then one, two, three, four, five backflips before enjoying a mosh pit in the corner with his teammates. Indiana 1, Michigan 0
• 68′ – Indiana gave away a free kick 30 yards out. As Joao Paulo Ramos’ shot bent toward the top corner, Mroz leapt and pushed it over the bar with his left hand.
NOTABLES
• Indiana improved to 26-6-5 in the all-time series with Michigan, snapping a two-game skid.
• Njike, a Maryland transfer, scored his sixth-career goal and fifth game-winning goal in Big Ten Conference play.
• IU captured its fourth clean sheet in seven matches. The Hoosiers have held opponents to three goals (0.43 goals against average), 56 shots (8.00 per game) and 17 shots on goal (2.43 per game).
UP NEXT
Indiana has a week to prepare for its Big Ten home opener next Friday (Sept. 18), hosting reigning national champion Washington at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
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INDIANA VOLLEYBALL
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – A great all-around effort saw the Indiana volleyball team (5-2, 0-0 B1G) make quick work of Eastern Illinois (1-7, 0-0 OVC) to close out the weekend’s action at Wilkinson Hall. The Hoosiers hit .391 in a straight-set victory (25-16, 25-18, 25-13) on Friday (Sept. 11) evening in the final game of the Indiana Invitational. It extended IU’s home winning streak against unranked opponents to 25-straight games.
Second-year setter Teodora Krickovic guided the Hoosiers to a balanced offensive effort in the win. All five primary attackers had at least six kills, led by 14 (.429 hitting percentage) from second-year outside hitter Jaidyn Jager. Third-year opposite hitter Ella Boersema had eight kills and just one attacking error. IU’s .391 team hitting percentage is the highest in a single match since a win over Rutgers (.455 – Nov. 20, 2025) last year.
For the second-straight night, IU scored its points in multiple fashions. 63 of its 75 points were earned by the team itself. The Hoosiers had 46 kills and added eight aces and nine total blocks. Six different players had at least one ace with Jager and fifth-year middle blocker Kiki Granberry each tallying two. Boersema and Granberry both had a hand in a team-high five blocks.
IU starts the year at least 5-2 for the third-consecutive season after Friday’s victory. Three of those wins (Texas A&M, Cal Poly and Eastern Illinois) are against programs that made the NCAA Tournament last season. A full weekend off will get the team rested before heading to play Coastal Carolina next Friday (Sept. 18) in Conway, S.C.
How it Happened
• Even with some hiccups, IU’s offensive performance was as efficient as you could ask for. All five primary attackers went for at least six kills. Second-year setter Teodora Krickovic called her own number on four occasions as the Hoosiers put up 46 total kills.
• Fifth-year middle blocker Kiki Granberry has provided incredible reinforcement at the net this season. She led the way in blocks (5.0) again and helped IU to 3.00 blocks per set (9.0 total) in the victory. That paired with eight aces as IU’s serving pressure kept Eastern Illinois out of sorts all night.
Top Hoosier Performers
#24 Jager, Jaidyn
14 kills, 3 digs, 2 aces
#12 Krickovic, Teodora
37 assists, 9 digs, 4 kills, 2 blocks
#77 Granberry, Kiki
7 kills, 5 blocks, 2 digs, 2 aces
Notes to Know
• IU went the entire match without a reception error. It’s the first time that the team hasn’t been aced in a contest since Sept. 29, 2023 (vs. Iowa). On the other side of things from the end line, IU provided eight aces from six different players. It’s the fourth time in the last five matches with eight-plus aces.
• Second-year setter Teodora Krickovic set the team to a season-best .391 hitting percentage (46-10-92). In her two seasons as the starting setter, it’s the 10th time that IU has hit .375 or better in a match. It’s the sixth time in that stretch the program has hit at a .390 clip or above.
• Second-year outside hitter Jaidyn Jager had 14 kills on a .400+ hitting percentage for the second night in a row. In total, it’s the sixth-consecutive time she’s been in double digits – matching a career-high streak. She’s had double-digit kills on 29 occasions during her brief collegiate career.
• Wilkinson Hall has been a safe space for the IU program over the last five year. The win over Eastern Illinois was the 25th-consecutive win over an unranked opponent on the home floor. Since the beginning of the 2022 campaign, IU is 42-15 (.737 winning percentage) at Wilkinson Hall.
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PURDUE FOOTBALL
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Following a 44-19 season-opening victory over Indiana State, Purdue Football remains at home for another non-conference matchup. The Boilermakers host Wake Forest from Ross-Ade Stadium at noon on FS1.
QUICK HITS
This weekend, Purdue celebrates the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Boilermakers that went 9-2 and defeated USC 14-13 in the 1967 Rose Bowl Game. A team captain from that season who also intercepted the potential game-winning two-point conversion in that game, George Catavolos, will serve as Purdue’s Honorary Captain for Saturday’s game against Wake Forest.
Barry Odom became just the ninth Purdue head coach to win his first two season openers, including the first since Jim Colletto (1991-92).
In the season opener, Brock Brownfield became the first true freshman to ever start on the offensive line in the season opener for Purdue since freshmen were deemed eligible in 1972.
Purdue holds a 21-18-3 record over current football members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, facing an ACC team for just the ninth time this century.
Don Saunders’ 35-yard interception return against Indiana State was Purdue’s first pick-six since 2022 when Cory Trice Jr. took one to the house in a win over Indiana that clinched the Big Ten West Division title for the Boilermakers.
Sixteen players made their first starts as Boilermakers in the season-opening victory over Indiana State.
With six catches for 107 yards and a touchdown, FAU transfer Asaad Waseem became the first Boilermaker to eclipse 100 receiving yards in his Purdue debut since Charlie Jones in 2022 (vs. Penn State).
The temperature for the season opener was 93 degrees at kickoff with the feel like temperature reaching 103 degrees. It marked Purdue’s warmest night game since at least 2000.
ROSE BOWL BOILERS
This weekend, Purdue celebrates the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Boilermakers that went 9-2 and appeared in the Rose Bowl Game for the first time in school history.
The fifth-ranked Boilermakers defeated USC 14-13 in the game (Jan. 2, 1967). Fullback Perry Williams scored both touchdowns, defensive halfback George Catavolos intercepted the potential game-winning two-point conversion attempt with 2:28 remaining, and defensive halfback John Charles recorded 11 tackles and a key fumble recovery to be selected the game’s Most Valuable Player.
College Football Hall of Famer, Pro Football Hall of Famer Bob Griese ended his Purdue career with a three-year record of 22-7-1. That included two seasons as an All-American, including the 1966 campaign.
The Boilermakers finished the season ranked No. 6 in the Coaches Poll and No. 7 in the AP Poll.
BOILERS VS. THE ACC
Purdue is 21-18-3 all-time against current football members of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Pitt is the only ACC member that the Boilermakers have played more than Wake Forest. Purdue holds a 4-3 record against the Panthers, while sporting a 4-1 series advantage over the Demon Deacons.
Purdue is facing an ACC team for just the ninth time this century.
THE KID CAN KICK
True freshman Jacobo Echeverria Lozano wasted little time putting his highly ranked right leg to use in week one against Indiana State, connecting on a field goal on the opening drive of the year.
The freshman split the uprights a trio of times from 39, 27 and 25 yards for the most kicks in a game by a freshman at Purdue going back to 1995. They also tied for the ninth most by a freshman in a season opener nationally over that same span.
The Pittsburgh, Pa., native is four field goals shy of cracking the Purdue freshman top three.
Adding in his 5-for-5 on PATs, Echeverria Lozano’s 14 points ranked fourth among all freshmen in week one, and he was the only kicker on the list. Nebraska’s Jamal Rule, BYU’s Legend Glasker and Syracuse’s Shavane Anderson Jr. all scored three touchdowns.
HE’S YA BOY, IJEBOI
Fame Ijeboi showed flashes in his Purdue debut when he rushed 11 times for 87 yards and a touchdown.
The transfer from Minnesota impressively tied for sixth overall and was the highest-graded running back in offensive grade (93.8) with at least 25 offensive snaps, per PFF.
Ijeboi paced the Purdue backfield by 55 yards. He added two receptions for 30 yards.
The sophomore entered West Lafayette off a 441-yard campaign with the Golden Gophers in 2025.
WASEEM DOWN THE SEAM
One of the newest Purdue wide receivers, FAU transfer Asaad Waseem made an immediate impact in his Boilermaker debut.
Waseem found open space down the field, hauling in six receptions for 107 yards and one touchdown.
The Apopka, Florida, native became the first Boilermaker to eclipse the 100-yard receiving mark since Arhmad Branch in last season’s opening contest.
Waseem’s performance marked the first time a Boilermaker produced a 100-yard receiving game since All-American Charlie Jones accomplished the feat in 2022.
BOILER DEBUTS
As part of the team victory to kick off the 2026 season, 38 Boilermakers appeared in their first game for the Old Gold and Black.
That included 16 new Boilermakers earning starts: Fame Ijeboi, Chauncey Magwood, Jackson Berryman, Luca Puccinelli, Micah Banuelos, Brock Brownfield, Nuku Mafi, Jude McCoskey, Boaz Stanley, Curt Neal, Keyshawn Burgos, Mister Clark, Jojo Hayden, Jaden Mangham, Don Saunders, and John Slaughter.
Eleven Boilers appeared in their first career game: Izaiah Wright, Brandon Kinsey, Quinn Rosenkranz, Jackson Berryman, Ar’Mari Towns, Brock Brownfield, Terrell Berryhill Jr., Rico Schrieber, Josiah Hope, Jett Goldsberry, Emoni Smith, and Jacobo Echeverria Lozano.
HOT OPENER
Friday night’s season opener was a scorcher, as the temperature reached 93 degrees at kickoff.
The 93-degree kickoff temperature made it Purdue’s warmest night game this century.
Factoring in humidity, the RealFeel temperature cracked triple digits at 103 degrees.
TEAM CAPTAINS
Ahead of the season opener, six Boilermakers were named team captains going into the 2026 campaign: quarterback Ryan Browne, linebacker Charles Correa, defensive back Hudauri Hines, offensive lineman Jude McCoskey, wide receiver De’Nylon Morrissette and defensive lineman Curt Neal.
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PURDUE TENNIS
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – On the opening day of the fall season, the Purdue women’s tennis team went perfect in the opening round of both singles and doubles play, highlighted by freshman Reese Frank going perfect.
Frank advanced through the first and second round and is set to take on the Quarterfinals tomorrow beginning at 8 a.m. ET.
Doubles
Round of 16
Ece Gencer / Nehir Dogan (Purdue) def. Emmerson White / Elise Barnstedt (Marquette): 6-4
Reese Frank / Kathryn Wilson (Purdue) def. Grace Li / Peyton Amspacher-Philemon (Navy): 6-3
Quarterfinals | Tomorrow at 8 a.m. ET
Ece Gencer / Nehir Dogan (Purdue) vs. Lera Alexin / Ema Bubalo (Colorado)
Reese Frank / Kathryn Wilson (Purdue) vs. Lya Messler / Kimiko Cooper (Illinois)
Singles
Round of 32
Nehir Dogan (Purdue) def. Grace Li (Navy): 6-1, 6-0
Reese Frank (Purdue) def. Mariia Dolzhenko (Lipscomb): 6-3, 6-2
Kathryn Wilson (Purdue) def. Lera Alexin (Colorado): 6-1, 3-6, 10-7
Ece Gencer (Purdue) def. Diana Smolinska (Kansas State): 6-2, 6-3
Round of 16
Reese Frank (Purdue) def. Louise Ternstrom (Colorado): 7-6(4), 6-7(6), 10-8
Kimiko Cooper (Illinois) def. Nehir Dogan (Purdue): 2-6, 1-6
Cara Meester (Illinois) def. Kathryn Wilson (Purdue): 4-6, 3-6
Ariel Madatali (Illinois) def. Ece Gencer (Purdue): 2-6, 3-6
Up Next: Quarterfinals | Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. ET
Reese Frank (Purdue) vs. Lyla Messler (Illinois)
If Purdue advances, the match will be played at 2 p.m. ET.
Back Bracket – Singles
North Quarterfinals | Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. ET
Nehir Dogan (Purdue) vs. Tianna Rangan (Wisconsin)
Kathryn Wilson (Purdue) vs. Gabriela Skrabalova (Wisconsin)
Ece Gencer (Purdue) vs. Karolina Jacobson (Wisconsin)
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PURDUE MEN’S GOLF
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Following a successful season-opening week, the Purdue men’s golf team steps up in competition early next week when it travels to Toledo, Ohio, for the Inverness Intercollegiate.
Eighteen teams will take on the famed Inverness Club course by playing 18 holes on three straight days from Sunday through Tuesday. One of America’s greatest golf courses plays host to an event that features 12 teams that ranked in the top 50 of last year’s final rankings.
In its second event of the fall season, Purdue will now be full strength as Sam Easterbrook returns from helping Great Britain and Ireland win the Walker Cup. Easterbrook missed the opening tournament as several other Boilermakers stepped in his absence at the New York Harbor Cup.
The Boilermakers finished second in the New York Harbor Cup in their opener, fueled by a trio of top-10 finishes by Jenson Forrester (co-medalist), Micah Sheffer (T-6th) and Supapon Amornchaichan (T-10th).
This week’s 18-team field features seven teams that reached last year’s NCAA Championships, including defending National Champion Virginia. Five of the seven teams reached the final 15. In this year’s preseason GCAA Top 25, five of the top nine-ranked teams are in the field.
THE FIELD (Final 2026 Clippd Rankings)
1 Auburn
4 Virginia
6 Texas Tech
7 Louisiana State
10 Vanderbilt
12 Ole Miss
16 Oklahoma
18 Tennessee
31 Clemson
33 Wake Forest
42 Purdue
75 Ohio State
82 Loyola Marymount
86 East Tennessee State
87 Michigan
90 Iowa
160 Toledo
194 Austin Peay
TEAM NOTES
• Purdue’s last three season-opening tournament finishes have been first (2024 – Island Resort Intercollegiate), second (2025 – Island Resort Intercollegiate) and second (2026 – New York Harbor Cup).
• Purdue’s tournament score of 829 in the New York Harbor Cup was the sixth-lowest 54-hole score in Purdue history.
• The Boilermaker counting team had 61 birdies against two double-bogeys in the season-opening New York Harbor Cup.
• Purdue had five rounds in the 60s and 12 rounds of even-par or better during the New York Harbor Cup.
• Purdue had four players finish in the top 13 at the New York Harbor Cup.
PURDUE LINEUP
• Sam Easterbrook (Sr. / Tamworth, England)
… All-American candidate who missed the season-opening New York Harbor Cup as he played for Great Britain and Ireland in The Walker Cup.
… Had an outstanding summer, narrowly missing qualifying for The Open Championship twice and reaching the quarterfinals of The Amateur Championship.
… Ranked 70th in the most recent WAGR (World Amateur Golf Rankings) rankings and has gone 34 holes in collegiate competition without a bogey or worse.
… Ranks second in school history in career stroke average (71.87) and has 16 top-10 showings in 38 career events.
… Needs just seven rounds of even-par or better this coming season to break the school record of 65 set by Austin Eoff (2014-17).
• Supapon Amornchaichan (Jr. / Bangkok, Thailand)
… Recorded second career top-10 finish with a T-10 showing at the New York Harbor Cup (70-70-70=210).
… Over the summer, Amornchaichan qualified for the professional Singha Classic in Thailand. Then finished 27th overall after being in the top five through the first two rounds.
… Had a strong sophomore season, posting a 72.64 stroke average in 33 rounds played.
… Recorded three top-20 finishes and had 17 rounds of even-par or better, including eight rounds in the 60s.
… Recorded back-to-back top-15 finishes with a T-12 showing at the Fighting Irish Classic (72-69-70=211; +1), and then a T-13 placement at the Purdue Fall Invitational (68-68-80=216; even). Was the 36-hole leader at the Purdue Fall Invitational.
… Had a good NCAA Regional at Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis, Oregon, placing tied for 21st at 2-under par 211 (68-68-75).
• Jenson Forrester (Sr. / Wolverhampton, England)
… Won first career collegiate tournament at the New York Harbor Cup, earning medalist honors with a 12-under par 201 (69-64-68), tied for the third-lowest 54-hole score in Purdue history. Subsequently, named Big Ten Golfer of the Week on Thursday for the first time in his career.
… Won the prestigious Tillman Trophy at 14-under par 274, earning him exempt status for the 2027 Tier I Clutch Pro Tour schedule as well as a start on the Hotel Planner Tour (Challenge Tour).
… Forrester had an up-and-down junior season, appearing in 12 events and posting a 72.82 stroke average for the season.
… Finished the year with two top-20 showings and 15 rounds of even-par or better.
… Played well at the NCAA National Championships, finishing tied for 55th at 1-over par 217 (72-71-74).
… Also subbed in for the last two rounds at the Big Ten Championships, shooting even-par over the last two rounds (70-70) to help Purdue surge to sixth after a tough first day.
… Placed tied for eighth as an individual at the Purdue Fall Invitational (70-71-73=214; -2).
• Will Harvey (So. / Westfield, Indiana)
… Finished tied for 13th at the New York Harbor Cup at 2-under par 211 (70-70-71).
… Qualified for the U.S. Amateur after finishing tied for fourth in qualifying at the Aurora Country Club (Illinois).
… Harvey had one of the top freshman seasons by a Purdue golfer in school history, appearing in 12 events with a 72.34 stroke average.
… Posted the lowest stroke average by a freshman in Purdue history and finished with six top-20 placings and 15 rounds of even-par or better.
… Posted the lowest round by a freshman in Purdue history with a 64 at the Island Resort Intercollegiate during his second career round.
… Posted a birdie-bogey-birdie-birdie-birdie finish at the NCAA Corvallis Regional to help Purdue advance to the NCAA National Championships by one shot. His birdie on 18 was a downhill, 10-foot putt that proved to be the difference.
… Finished as runner-up at the Purdue Fall Invitational (70-71-70=211; -5), missing out on medalist honors by one shot.
… Finished tied for fourth (73-66-70=209; -7) and tied for sixth (73-68-76=217; +4) in back-to-back events at the Calusa Cup and Hoosier Collegiate.
… Placed tied for 13th at the NCAA Corvallis Regional (70-68-71=209; -4).
• Micah Sheffer (Fr. / Brownstown, Indiana)
… Finished T-6th in his first career collegiate tournament, posting a 6-under par 207 (68-66-73) at the New York Harbor Cup.
… Sheffer had a busy and successful summer, winning the Indiana Match Play Championship.
… Also finished as the runner-up, losing in a playoff at the Indiana Open Championship.
… Finished in the top 10 at the North Atlantic Amateur (5th), the Rice Planters Amateur (3rd) and the Kenridge Invitational (9th).
… Arrived at Purdue at the semester break and redshirted during the spring season (2025-26).
… One of the state’s top athletes, Sheffer arrives at Purdue after starring on the golf course, the football field and hardwood.
… Two-time all-conference honoree and team MVP in golf, before opting not to play his junior season and playing junior tours instead.
… Named the 2025 Golfweek Player of the Year and won four events on the AJGA and Golfweek Junior Tours last summer.
… A standout quarterback for Brownstown Central, Sheffer led Brownstown Central to the Class 2A state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
… Threw for over 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns while rushing for over 400 yards. Led an offense that averaged over 50.0 points per game.
… On the hardwood, he was a varsity starter for two years, including as a sophomore helping Brownstown Central to the 2024 state championship, alongside current Purdue basketball player Jack Benter.
PREVIOUSLY AT THE INVERNESS INTERCOLLEGIATE
This marks Purdue’s fourth appearance in the Inverness Intercollegiate, finishing 10th in 2024, 8th in 2022 and tied for fourth in 2015. Supapon Amornchaichan finished 50th and Sam Easterbrook finished 73rd in the 2024 event, at a course that played par-69 after going through renovations.
THE COURSE
The Inverness Club is considered one of America’s great golf courses, hosting many championship events over the years, and is set to host the U.S. Amateur in 2029 and the U.S. Open in 2045. Previously, it hosted U.S. Opens in 1920, 1931, 1957 and 1979, and PGA Championships in 1986 and 1993.
Inverness has been ranked in the top 100 golf courses in the United States every year since Golf Digest has released rankings, ranked 62nd. Inverness is ranked in the top 100 world rankings by Golf Magazine, ranked #67 in the World for 2025-2026 and ranked #48 on Golfweek Magazine’s America’s Top 200 Classic Courses.
WEATHER FORECAST
Sunday: Partly Cloudy, 81 degrees; WNW winds 10-15 MPH
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 68 degrees; ENE winds 5-10 MPH
Tuesday: Partly Cloudy, 86 degrees; SSW winds 10-20 MPH
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NOTRE DAME WOMEN’S SOCCER
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-0-5, 1-0-0) defeated the #24 Clemson Tigers (4-2-2, 0-1-0) in a 2-1 battle at Alumni Stadium on Friday night in the ACC opener.
Freshman Kate Kemmerley and sophomore Gabi Poretto each finished the night with one goal in the win. Kemmerley is tied for a team-best four goals so far this season and Poretto is now a perfect 2-2 on penalty kicks for the Irish. Junior goalkeeper Sonoma Kasica finished the night with four saves.
It didn’t take long for Notre Dame to claim a 1-0 lead. The Irish were on the board in just 34 seconds as the Clemson keeper came off their line and Ellie Hodsden was able to find Kate Kemmerley for a shot to the right corner of the net in the 1st minute.
The Irish had another great look in the 28th minute as Riley DeMartino played it up the sideline and found Kemmerley up the middle. She sent it up ahead to Izzy Engle, who was able to find the back of the net, but the goal was called back for offsides.
The Irish dominated possession in the first half as they outshot the Tigers 9-1, but Clemson would continue to battle in the second half in search of their first goal of the night.
With Clemson outshooting the Irish 11-5 in the second half, Notre Dame’s first shot of the half came in the 60th minute as Kersh launched it from just outside the box to the far post, but resulted in a Tiger save.
The Tigers would find an equalizer on a corner kick in the 65th minute to level the match at 1-all.
In the 73rd minute, Izzy Engle would get another look to score and put the Irish in front, firing it to the far post, but stopped by the Clemson goalkeeper.
However, in the 77th minute, another opportunity would present itself as Ellie Hodsden drew a foul in the box for a penalty kick opportunity. Poretto converted on the PK to put the Irish in front 2-1.
Clemson would take their last shot for an equalizer in the 89th minute, but a Kasica save would secure the 2-1 Irish victory over the No. 24 Clemson Tigers on Friday night.
UP NEXT
The Irish are back in action on Friday, Sept. 18 as they host Boston College for their Irish Wear Green and Lymphoma Awareness match.
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NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL
Saturday afternoon will mark the sixth time the Owls and Irish have faced off against each other.
The Irish and the Owls both roll into week two with a 1-0 record. Rice defeated Houston Christian 31-3. Notre Dame was victorious against Wisconsin 41-13 at Lambeau Field.
Notre Dame is 5-0 all-time against Rice and 3-0 at Notre Dame Stadium.
The last meeting between the Owls and the Irish came in 2014 when Rice traveled to Notre Dame Stadium. The Irish were the 17th team in the country at the time. Notre Dame won 48-17. Irish quarterback Everett Golson had 295 yards and two touchdowns. Will Fuller led the Irish receivers in yards with 85 while also scoring a touchdown.
Golson had one of the most productive performances for an Irish quarterback against Rice in 2014, ranking seventh all-time for passing yards per completion against an opponent with an average of 21.1 yards on 14 completions.
Rice’s assistant offensive line coach is Clay Davie, son of Bob Davie, who was the head coach of Notre Dame from 1997-2001. Davie was the first coach after Lou Holtz.
Kerry Cooks, who is the safeties coach at Rice, has spent two stints at Notre Dame as a coach. Cooks was on staff at Notre Dame from 2010-2014 and then again in 2020 and 2021.
Notre Dame graduate and former linebacker from 2023-2025, Preston Zinter is a member of the Rice Owls. Zinter has moved positions and now plays tight end for the Owls.
Rice is a member of the American Conference. Notre Dame is 141-23-5 all-time against opponents from the American.
The Irish have faced seven of the 14 members of the American Conference.
Notre Dame’s most common American Conference opponent is Navy, against whom the Irish have an 84-13-1 advantage.
The Irish’s most recent American Conference opponent besides Navy was Army in the 2024 Shamrock Series game, in which Notre Dame defeated the Black Knights 49-14 at Yankee Stadium. Notre Dame’s most recent non-service academy American Conference opponent was USF in 2020, when Notre Dame won 52-0.
NOTRE DAME STADIUM NOTES
Notre Dame Stadium has been the home of Irish football since 1930. The Irish are in their 98th season at Notre Dame Stadium in 2026.
Notre Dame holds a 534-133-13 record at home all time.
Seating capacity is listed as 77,622 while the playing surface is artificial field turf.
All seven home games of the 2025 season were sold out: the 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th sell-outs of the Marcus Freeman era. The last 20 games in a row, dating back to the start of the 2023 season, have been sold out. Rice has already been announced as sold out, with another capacity crowd expected this Saturday.
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NOTRE DAME VOLLEYBALL
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Notre Dame volleyball team fell in its opener of the Steve Baumrind Invitational, falling to Northern Kentucky in four sets, 24-26, 16-25, 28-26, 25-27. The Irish are now 1-4 on the season.
Sydney Helmers totaled 21 kills, just one off her career-high set last Saturday at Toledo. It’s the second career game for Helmers with 20 or more kills.
Angie Desamours logged a career-best 13 kills, making it two consecutive matches with double figure kills.
Maya Baker tallied a career-high 39 assists, besting her career-high by eight assists. She also added nine digs.
The Irish will look to bounce back tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. against Duquesne.
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BUTLER WOMEN’S GOLF
The Bulldogs will tee off the 2026-27 season beginning this weekend at the Redbird Fall Invitational hosted by Illinois State.
The tournament will be held at the Weibring Golf Club in Normal, Ill. The par-72 course will be set up at 6,169 yards.
The Butler line-up in the season-opener includes senior Ashley Freitas, junior Treva Dodd, sophomores Addi Kooi and Samantha Von Rohr, and freshman Rachel Johnson. Freshman Brooklynn Bohnert will also compete for the Bulldogs as an individual.
The Bulldogs are joined in the field by host Illinois State along with Augusta, Denver, Eastern Kentucky, Illinois Wesleyan, Indiana State, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, South Dakota State, and St. Thomas.
Sunday’s play begins with an 8:30 a.m. (Central) shotgun start and features 36 holes. Monday also begins with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start for the final 18 holes.
Last season, Butler finished third overall in the event. The Bulldogs were led by Kooi, who carded a 224 (78-72-74) to finish 12th individually in her debut event for the Bulldogs.
The Redbird Fall Invitational has been the first tournament on Butler’s schedule every season dating back to 2018, with the exception of the fall 2020 season that was impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Live scoring will be available through a link posted on ButlerSports.com.
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BUTLER XC
Sophomore Kyle Grove led the Bulldogs in their first competition of the 2026 season, placing sixth overall at the Spartan Invitational hosted by Michigan State Friday morning.
Grove completed the 8k course in a time of 24:36.1, leading the Butler men to a second-place finish in the team standings.
Head coach Matt Roe held out several men from the race, including the four Bulldogs with previous NCAA Championship experience. The Butler men are ranked No. 16 nationally in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) preseason poll that was announced Sept. 1.
Host Michigan State won the invitational, claiming seven of the top eight finishers alongside Grove. The Spartans (score of 15) were followed by Butler (64), Ohio State (103), Ohio (119), and Southern Indiana (131) in the team standings. There were 23 teams and a total of 312 competitors in the field.
The Forest Akers East Golf Course utilized for Friday’s meet will also host the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Nov. 13.
The Bulldog Men (8k):
6) Kyle Grove, 24:36.1
12) Connor Latouf, 24:48.4
13) Mick Temple, 24:49.2
19) Asher Propst, 25:03.1
20) Owen Whitney, 25:06.4
24) Kayden Elliott, 25:12.2
33) Eli Ilg, 25:29.1
39) Caelan D’Onofrio, 25:40.4
79) John Libs, 26:29.4
145) Sam Hopp, 27:31.6
All of the Butler men other than Grove and Propst made their Bulldog cross country debut in the race.
Junior Hannah Moore paced the Bulldogs in the women’s race, completing the 6k course in 21:39.9. She was 24th overall.
The Bulldogs placed fifth in the women’s team standings. Host Michigan State won the Invitational with a team score of 40, placing seven Spartans among the top 15. Toledo was second (42), followed by Michigan (81), Ohio (111), Butler (162), and Ohio State (165). Allison Kuzma of Hillsdale won the race in a time of 20:43.7. The women’s 6k featured 24 teams and 283 runners.
The Butler Women (6k):
24) Hannah Moore, 21:39.9
44) Carys Glyn-Jones, 22:10.4
52) Lila Volkers, 22:22.3
54) Poppy Healy, 22:23.9
55) Ella Olthof, 22:24.2
57) Hana Boggess, 22:25.1
81) Mckenna Mazeski, 23:04.0
91) Callie Bentley, 23:06.8
95) Susanne Estepp, 23:11.6
106) Caterina Perego, 23:22.3
135) Emily Berger, 23:48.4
Friday marked the Butler cross country debut for Healy, Boggess, Bentley, Estepp, Perego, and Berger.
Up Next: The Butler men will compete at the site of the 2026 NCAA Championships as they travel to Terre Haute, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 19 for the John McNichols Invitational on the LaVern Gibson Championship Course. The women are next in action Oct. 2 at the Joe Piane Invitational hosted by Notre Dame.
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BUTLER MEN’S SOCCER
The Butler men’s soccer team will play its second of four-consecutive road matches this weekend when it travels to Dayton.
The Bulldogs (0-5-1) are coming off a 1-0 loss at Western Michigan, while the Flyers most recently earned a draw versus UNC Greensboro.
Butler at Dayton (3-1-1, 0-0-0 A-10)
Date: September 12 | 7PM
Location: Dayton, Ohio | Baujan Field
Watch: ESPN+
Bulldog Bits
(as of Tuesday, 9/8/26)
Brooks Boersma is fourth in the BIG EAST and 35th nationally with 35 saves. He ranks sixth in the conference with 3.17 saves per game.
Brendan Cunningham is third in the BIG EAST and 42nd nationally with 3.00 shots per game. He has generated the most shots (18) for the Butler offense.
last week at Western Michigan
Butler’s five shots on frame were spread among five different Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs and Western Michigan were equal at 11 shots each.
Butler played a man down for 46:06.
Nine newcomers – Brayden Benyr, Chace Crismale, Haato Efune, Anden Ellis, Jayden Hancock, Finn Moran, Hayden Neale, Alec Sexton, Hudson Sullivan – have started at least one of the Bulldogs’ first six matches this season.
Brooks Boersma and Kiel Higginson have each played all 540 minutes of game action this season.
DAYTON
Head Coach: Dennis Currier (22nd Season)
Goals: 10 (2.00 per match)
Assists: 7
Shots on Goal: 26-68 (.382)
Points Leader: Cooper Lijewski 5 (2g, 1a)
GK Saves: 19 (.731)
Series: Dayton leads, 7-3-0
Streak: Dayton, W1
Most Recent: Oct. 5, 2012 (Dayton, Ohio) Dayton 3, Butler 1
Butler won in 2010 and 2006, as the programs alternated wins and losses over four matches from 2006-2012.
With both programs part of the Midwestern Collegiate Conference, the sides met six times from 1990-1992. The Flyers won four of those contests and the Bulldogs won a pair.
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IU INDY VOLLEYBALL
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The IU Indy volleyball team split a pair of matches Friday on the opening day of the Roadrunner Classic, defeating East Texas A&M, 3-1, before falling to Gonzaga, 3-2, at the Convocation Center.
The Jaguars opened the day with a four-set victory over East Texas A&M, rallying from a second-set setback to take the match 25-23, 17-25, 25-22, 29-27.
Jillian Tippmann led the Jaguars’ offensive attack with 22 kills, while Bailey Sinish added 16 kills and Amanda Stephens finished with 13. IU Indy hit .287 as a team and recorded 68 kills across the four sets.
Grace Purichia directed the offense with 50 assists while adding four kills, four service aces and 12 digs. Laura Roeder paced the defensive effort with 15 digs. IU Indy also received a strong contribution from Chloe Macias, who recorded seven kills without committing an attack error.
The Jaguars took control late in the opening set, turning a 21-21 tie into a 25-23 win. After East Texas A&M answered with a 25-17 victory in the second, IU Indy responded by hitting .265 in the third set and closing out a 25-22 win.
The fourth set proved to be the most dramatic of the afternoon. The teams battled through eight ties before IU Indy finally prevailed, 29-27, with Stephens delivering the match-clinching kill.
Later Friday, IU Indy battled Gonzaga in a five-set thriller, ultimately falling 16-25, 27-25, 25-21, 24-26, 11-15.
The Jaguars overcame a slow start to take the second and third sets and seize a 2-1 lead. IU Indy hit .355 in the second set and .393 in the third, with Tippmann and Patterson providing key offensive production.
Tippmann once again led the offense with a18 kills while Patterson added 16. Purichia finished with 50 assists, and Roeder contributed 10 digs and three service aces. Tippmann also recorded two aces.
After Gonzaga forced a deciding fifth set by taking the fourth 26-24, the Jaguars stayed within striking distance early in the final frame before the Bulldogs pulled away for the 15-11 victory.
IU Indy finished the match with 65 kills and a .211 hitting percentage. The Jaguars also recorded 46 digs, six service aces and three total blocks.
With Friday’s split, IU Indy moved to 4-5 on the season. The Jaguars will continue play at the Roadrunner Classic on Saturday with a 2:00 PM ET match against UTSA.
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BALL STATE VOLLEYBALL
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – – Junior opposite Tiffany Snook tied her career high with a match-best 17 kills Friday evening, helping lead the Ball State women’s volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-13, 25-22, 25-20) sweep of host Campbell in its second match at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Dunn Campbell Invitational at Gilbert Craig Gore Arena.
“Snook really had a great day,” head coach Kelli Miller Phillips said. “She was mixing up shots, playing aggressive and the results followed.”
It was the second straight outing Snook led all players in kills after blasting 11 and hitting .550 (11-0-20) in Friday morning’s sweep of Stetson. Snook, who hit .696 (17-1-23) against the Fighting Camels (2-4), helped the Cardinals improve to 7-0 with its fourth consecutive sweep.
Like the opener, 16 different Cardinals saw action in the win over Campbell, with 10 recording at least one kill. It included all three setters once again, with senior Lindsey Green, sophomore Reese Axness and freshman Lucy McCollum combining to lead the offense to a .298 (51-15-121) hitting mark.
“Everyone who got in today played a positive role and gained great experience,” Phillips added. “We are going to need everyone ready all year so the more experience we can get early, the better!”
Green would dish out a match-best 25 assists, followed by Axness with 17 and McCollum with four. Both Green and Axness would also add eight digs.
Junior outside attacker Ava Smith was second on the squad with eight kills on the night, followed by senior middle Gwen Crull with six. Four Cardinals collected four kills apiece.
One of those four Cardinals was sophomore middle Alana Bailey who also led all players with five total blocks. Both were career highs, as were her three solo blocks and two digs.
On the defensive front, 15 of Ball State’s 16 players were credited with at least one dig, led by 15 from junior libero Sophie Ledbetter who climbed to 21st in program history with 1,017 career digs.
“Huge congratulations to Sophie on 1000 digs,” Phillips exclaimed! “This is just the beginning for her, but again for both matches, she made big time digs and kept us in long rallies when we needed her to.”
The solid defensive effort helped limit the Fighting Camels to a .137 (33-17-117) attack percentage. Hailey Heytvelt led Campbell with nine kills, while Lauren Wheeler and Sadie Johnston tied for team-high honors with 10 digs apiece.
The Ball State women’s volleyball team closes play in the Fairfield Inn & Suites Dunn Campbell Invitational Saturday afternoon with a 1 p.m. first serve versus Furman.
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BALL STATE WOMEN’S SOCCER
The Ball State soccer team is set to play at Dayton at 6 p.m. on Sunday and can be seen on ESPN+. Links to the broadcast and live stats can be found above and on the schedule page.
The Cardinals (3-2-1) topped Eastern Illinois by a score of 1-0 on Sunday afternoon with a goal by Kaelyn Valleau in the 33rd minute. Both Francesca Terrasi and LG Moncrief assisted on Valleau’s score. Goalkeeper Kate Pallante notched one save to keep a clean sheet for the hosts at the Briner Sports Complex.
Dayton comes into the contest with a record of 2-5 on the season. They have victories over Toledo and Wright State and suffered a 4-0 loss to Xavier on Sept. 10.
Head coach Eric Golz is in his 10th season with the Flyers after a 10-0 run in the Atlantic 10 Conference to win the conference championship. Dayton returns five starters from the 2025 squad, including reigning A-10 Midfielder of the Year Liv Grenda.
Dayton leads the overall series history with Ball State 2-0, with the Flyers taking a 4-0 victory in the last meeting on Sept. 11, 2009 in Dayton.
Ball State’s next contest will be the start of conference play against UMass at Briner Sports Complex on Sept. 17.
VALLEAU LEADS CARDINALS ON SENIOR DAY: Senior Kaelyn Valleau booted a huge goal in the 33rd minute to grab the only goal of Sunday’s contest in Ball State’s 1-0 victory over Eastern Illinois. This marked the second straight Cardinal victory at Briner Sports Complex.
CONTINUING SEASON SUCCESS: Sunday’s match against Dayton will be the third in series history with the Flyers.
Ball State trails in the series 0-2 with Dayton capturing a 4-0 victory in the last meeting on Sept. 11 in Dayton. The Cardinals will be searching for their third consecutive victory of the 2026 season.
PALLANTE LEADS CARDINAL DEFENSE: Junior Goalkeeper Kate Pallante has led Ball State’s defensive efforts in two consecutive clean sheets. Pallante has registered four saves in the two contests, playing all 90 minutes in both.
BACKLINE IS BACK: The Cardinals bring back plenty of experience in its back line as senior defenders Delaney Ahearn (42 starts at Ball State) and Audrey Goodyear (47) and sophomores Jordyn Klaasen (26) and Grier Isaacson (23) have been mainstays in the defensive backfield. Junior goalkeeper Kate Pallante returns after being the primary goalie in 2025.
BEATING EXPECTATIONS: Ball State was picked sixth in this year’s MAC preseason coaches poll but significantly outperformed its preseason prognostication in 2025, finishing fourth in the final MAC standings after being picked 11th leading up to the campaign.
TEN TIMES: Last year’s Ball State soccer team reached 10 wins for the program’s first 10-win season since 2019.
That season’s Cardinals went 15-5 and posted a 9-2 record in the Mid-American Conference.
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INDIANA STATE VOLLEYBALL
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Lily Mueller tallied the most blocks in a match by an Indiana State player in nearly five seasons Friday night, but visiting Milwaukee outlasted the Sycamores in four sets (19-25, 28-26, 28-26, 25-23) inside ISU Arena.
Mueller finished with 12 total blocks (two solo, 10 assist) in the contest while also adding five kills on an error-free 11 attempts. Curry Kendall and Hadley Hardersen paced the Sycamore attack with 13 kills apiece, with Hardersen also finishing two digs shy of a triple-double.
Indiana State hit .207 as a team and had at least 12 kills in three of the four sets played, but Milwaukee hit over .300 in each of the last three sets to escape Terre Haute with its second straight win over the Sycamores.
Set 1 | Indiana State 25, Milwaukee 19
Mueller’s blocking set the tone early, with Indiana State jumping out to an early four-point cushion. Milwaukee pulled within a pair midway through before Hardersen and Mueller combined for four kills to extend Indiana State’s lead out to 20-15. Ella Scott finished off the opening frame with a kill as the Trees claimed the first by a 25-19 margin.
Set 2 | Milwaukee 28, Indiana State 26
The Sycamores weathered an early Panther run with kills from Hardersen and Scott, then took advantage of Milwaukee service errors to go in front. Kills from Kendall, Hardersen and Kira Holland had Indiana State ahead by a pair at the media timeout, with Scott dropping in an ace to keep the Trees in front. Milwaukee rallied late to even the score, and had the Trees on the brink before kills from Kendall and Avery Hales pulled Indiana State even. Two late kills from the visitors evened the match at one set apiece.
Set 3 | Milwaukee 28, Indiana State 26
Indiana State battled back from an early deficit to pull within a pair following a trio of kills from Hardersen. Kendall added two kills near the midway point to get the Trees within one, but a Milwaukee run saw Indiana State facing a 21-17 deficit. Indiana State found magic on Scott’s serve, with a pair of blocks and an ace to give the Trees set point, but Milwaukee battled back to claim the third by a 28-26 scoreline, identical to the second set.
Set 4 | Milwaukee 27, Indiana State 26
Milwaukee had full control early in the fourth set before a kill from Kendall and a block solo from Mueller gave the home side momentum. Indiana State pulled within a point following kills from Scott and Corinne Knapp, but Milwaukee quickly rebuilt a three-point advantage courtesy of service errors. The Trees rallied back from their deficit with a kill from Knapp and a block assist from Hardersen and Mueller, but were unable to pull ahead as Milwaukee finished off the fourth set and the match in nailbiting fashion, 25-23.
News and Notes
Lily Mueller’s 12 total blocks in Friday’s match were the most by an Indiana State athlete since Oct. 30, 2021 (Kylie Newby, 12). Mueller’s 12 blocks are also tied for second in a single match in program history.
Hadley Hardersen finished two digs shy of a triple-double, a feat that only she has accomplished in the last 15 seasons among Indiana State athletes.
Indiana State’s 14.5 total blocks were a season high and the most for the Sycamores in a match since Oct. 30, 2021 against Valparaiso (19).
Milwaukee’s 19 service errors were the most by an Indiana State opponent since IU Indy had 20 service errors on Sept. 18, 2024.
Corinne Knapp’s seven kills were her most in a match since Oct. 24, 2025 at Drake.
Each of the three sets Indiana State lost in Friday’s match were decided by two points, with two of those three sets going past the 25-point mark.
Up Next
Indiana State hits the road for the final time during non-conference play, as the Trees head north for the Purdue Fort Wayne Invitational Sept. 18-19. The Sycamores will face Stonehill and Columbia on Sept. 18 before closing out the weekend with Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 19.
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PURDUE FT. WAYNE VOLLEYBALL
NORMAL, Ill. – Purdue Fort Wayne women’s volleyball dropped a non-league contest to Lindenwood 25-14, 25-21, 25-20 on Friday (Sept. 11) to open the Linda Herman Volleyball Classic.
Riley Rosneck highlighted the match for the Mastodons, recording 12 kills. Purdue Fort Wayne was at its best in the third set, which saw the ‘Dons hit .400.
Lindenwood jumped out to a 12-5 lead in the opening set before Mya Plemons and Haiden Means recorded back-to-back kills for the ‘Dons. The Lions hit .333 in the first set to take the frame.
Purdue Fort Wayne led 6-5 early in the second set thanks to three blocks. The ‘Dons finished the match with a 10-2 edge in that category. Later on, Lindenwood led 23-17, but the ‘Dons responded with a 3-0 run with three more blocks in a row. The Lions ultimately took the 2-0 lead after two more kills.
The third set was all offense for both sides, with the Lions out-hitting the Mastodons .423-.400. There were just 10 combined digs between the two teams in the final frame.
Purdue Fort Wayne moved to 3-5 while Lindenwood improved to 6-2. The Mastodons will move on to battle with Western Illinois on Saturday (Sept. 12) at 2 p.m. ET.
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EVANSVILLE MEN’S SOCCER
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Friday night, defeating Lindenwood, 3-0, on the road.
Evansville recorded the first shot of the night in the fourth minute when Ben Zec sent an attempt off a corner kick that was blocked.
Lindenwood generated its first scoring opportunity in the ninth minute, earning a free kick from 30 yards out. Hugo Amo came up with a diving save to keep the match scoreless.
The Aces broke through one minute later when Alejandro Fernandez scored his second goal of the season. Following a Lindenwood turnover, Izán Redondo found Fernandez with space on the left side. Fernandez sent his shot into the upper right corner to give the Aces a 1-0 advantage. Redondo was credited with the assist, his first of the season.
Evansville doubled its lead in the 21st minute when Devin Shepherd scored his first goal of the season. Rodrigo Zambrana sent a long-range chip into the box, setting up Shepherd for a header as the Lindenwood goalkeeper closed in. Zambrana recorded his first career assist on the play.
The Aces continued to create opportunities throughout the remainder of the first half, with Redondo, Pablo Calvete and Michael Peres each recording shots on goal. Evansville took its 2-0 lead into halftime.
Lindenwood created several opportunities early in the second half, but the Evansville defense continued to keep the Lions off the scoreboard.
Evansville added to its lead in the 64th minute on a spectacular finish from Etienne Ravelli. Zec’s corner kick found Marc Martin on the opposite side of the field, with Martin heading the ball toward the center of the box. Ravelli finished the sequence with a bicycle kick to give the Aces a 3-0 advantage. The goal marked Ravelli’s first career goal, while Zec and Martin each recorded their first points of the year with assists.
The Lions recorded their final shot on goal one minute later, but Amo came up with the save to preserve the shutout. Lindenwood was held without a shot over the final 25 minutes of the match.
The Aces continued to generate chances in the closing minutes, with Shepherd recording two shots, including one on goal, while Calvete, Redondo and Benjie Koziura each added an attempt.
“I think it was a total team effort to get a clean sheet, the first time we haven’t allowed a goal this season,” head coach Robbe Tarver said. “I think it was a complete effort. We limited chances, and we took the ones that we got.”
With the win, Evansville improves to 1-4-1 on the season. The Aces return to action on Tuesday, Sept. 15, when they host Southern Indiana in the Mayor’s Cup crosstown rivalry at Arad McCutchan Stadium.
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SOUTHERN INDIANA VOLLEYBALL
COLUMBUS, Ohio- University of Southern Indiana snapped a four-game losing streak with a four-set win over Youngstown State University to open the Sports Imports Classic at Ohio State University inside the Covelli Center.
The Screaming Eagles move to 3-5 for the season so far and mark their first win on the road in a neutral setting.
SET 1: USI 25, YSU 20
The Screaming Eagles take the first set in the Covelli Center against the Penguins. Senior Leah Coleman led the team with five kills, hitting no errors on 13 attempts. Outside hitter Ashby Willis led the USI defense with nine digs, and the senior also tallied four kills.
SET 2: USI 25, YSU 23
Sophomore Carley Wright and Willis combined for 11 kills with no errors to ramp up the USI offensive production in the second frame. Junior libero Audrey Small covered the back row for the Screaming Eagles, picking up 12 digs. Sophomore setter Aysa Thomas ran a balanced offense with 16 assists, setting up kill opportunities for six different teammates.
SET 3: YSU 25, USI 21
The Penguins gained a lead early in the third set, maintaining it for the whole set after the 3-3 tie point. Wright led the USI offense, tallying an impressive eight kills with no errors for a hitting percentage of .889.
SET 4: USI 25, YSU 18
The Screaming Eagles closed out the match with a dominant final set where they never gave up the lead and pushed as many as seven points ahead several times throughout. With four team blocks, including three assists from both Wright and sophomore Mackenzie Nettles, USI was able to hold the YSU offensive production to a match low .045.
USI will be back in action tomorrow afternoon, September 12, to take on the host school, Ohio State University, at 3 p.m. CT. This marks the second Big Ten Conference opponent the Screaming Eagles will take on after falling to Indiana University on Monday in four sets.
For updates on the Screaming Eagles throughout the weekend, follow USI Athletics and usivolleyball on Instagram, X, and Facebook, and online at usiscreamingeagles.com.
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SOUTHERN INDIANA MEN’S XC
EAST LANSING, Mich.—University of Southern Indiana Men’s Cross Country landed a fifth-place finish out of 23 teams at the Michigan State University Spartan Invite Friday morning.
Senior Alex Nolan notched a top-10 finish to lead the Screaming Eagles, who finished with 131 points. Nolan finished ninth in the 312-competitor field with an eight-kilometer time of 24 minutes, 45.9 seconds.
His time was a little more than 11 seconds off the winning pace, set by Michigan State sophomore Jasper Cane.
Sophomores Jackson Nolan and Jadon Muncy finished 30th and 31st, respectively, to aid the Screaming Eagles’ efforts. Jackson Nolan crossed the finish line in 25:25.9, while Muncy completed the race in 25:27.0.
Junior Griffen Wheeler and freshman Brayden Kloeppel raced to respective finishes of 46th and 47th to round out the Screaming Eagles’ top five, while junior Layden Wagoner and sophomore Ben Perulfi were 48th and 56th, respectively, to fill out USI’s scoring performances.
The Screaming Eagles are back in action next Friday when they send a contingent of runners to compete at the Ohio Valley Conference Preview meet in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The women’s 6k is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start, while the men’s 8k is set to begin at 6:35 p.m.
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SOUTHERN INDIANA WOMEN’S XC
EAST LANSING, Mich.—Seniors Ellie Hall and Sierra Parks raced to respective finishes of 35th and 62nd to lead University of Southern Indiana Women’s Cross Country to a seventh-place showing at the 24-team Michigan State Spartan Invite Friday morning.
Hall finished the six-kilometer course in 21 minutes, 56.7 seconds, while Parks posted a time of 22:30.3. As a team, the Screaming Eagles finished with 230 points.
Junior Cordelia Hoover was 65th in the 283-competitor field with a time of 22:33.7, while freshman Maddie Graber and sophomore Lilyanna Blais finished 75th and 87th, respectively, to fill out the Screaming Eagles’ top five.
Senior Zoe Seward and freshman Kara Odum rounded out USI’s scorers with respective placements of 89th and 90th.
The Screaming Eagles are back in action next Friday when they send a contingent of runners to compete at the Ohio Valley Conference Preview meet in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The women’s 6k is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start, while the men’s 8k is set to begin at 6:35 p.m.
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VALPO VOLLEYBALL
It had been over 18 years since a Valpo volleyball player posted as many kills in a match as Ava Helming (Johnston, Iowa/Johnston) did on Friday evening, and every one of them proved vital as the career-high effort from the junior helped lead the Beacons to a come-from-behind 3-2 (27-25, 19-25, 22-25, 25-18, 15-10) win at Cleveland State.
How It Happened
After claiming set four to win a fifth set, Valpo put together the first mini-spurt of the decisive frame, as Helming, Maggie Uhwat (Spring Grove, Ill./Richmond Burton Community [Central Michigan]) and Jessica Pickett (Carmel, Ind./Carmel) put together consecutive kills to give the Beacons a 5-3 lead.
Valpo maintained a slight lead until the halfway point, when the Vikings tied things up at 8-8. A ‘Sliding Doors’ moment in the match ensued, as a near 30-second long rally went Valpo’s way when Helming and Maddie Steele (Cincinnati, Ohio/Turpin) teamed up for a rejection to regain the lead.
CSU took its second timeout of the set right after the point, but Valpo maintained the momentum out of the stoppage, getting back-to-back blocks by Steele and Uhwat to extend its lead. After a CSU point made it 11-9, Uhwat came up with consecutive kills to further extend the advantage, and when the Beacons earned their first match point at 14-10, it was again Uhwat with the termination to finish things.
It was a long and winding road to the fifth set Friday. The opening frame played out much like Thursday’s first set did, with Valpo seeing its opponent erase a large deficit late. This time, the Vikings took a 20-11 Valpo lead and rallied to tie it up at 22-22.
The Beacons had a set point chance at 24-23, but Cleveland State turned it away and earned a set point of its own at 25-24. Unlike Thursday, however, Valpo came up with the key points late in the opener, as Jordyn Gove (Amarillo, Texas/Randall) sandwiched a Helming kill with two kills of her own to give Valpo the first frame.
A 6-1 run by the Vikings midway through the second set proved vital, turning an 11-10 Valpo lead into a 16-12 deficit. CSU held at least a three point lead the remainder of the frame to even the match.
It was the Beacons’ turn to wipe out a large deficit in the third set, as after trailing 17-7, they scored 15 of the next 21 points to close to within 23-22. Valpo was unable to tie the set, however, as back-to-back CSU kills gave the Vikings a 2-1 lead in the match.
Valpo led from the outset in set four, but did face a CSU rally to tie the frame at 15-15 just after the technical timeout. The Beacons came away with the next four points, including a kill and a block by Pickett, to gain some breathing room and pulled away from there to force the decisive fifth set.
Inside the Match
Helming terminated time and time again from the right side on Friday, setting a career best with 28 kills on .357 hitting.
The 28 kills match the most by a Valpo player in the 25-point era, tying Angie Porché, who recorded 28 kills against Wake Forest Sept. 6, 2008.
Helming’s 28 kills rank joint sixth across all eras in program history. The only Valpo players who have registered more than 28 kills in a match are Nicole Schulz (twice), Porché, Kathy Harrison and Kelly Schoenhoft.
Helming surpassed her previous career best in kills for the third straight weekend, as she raced past her previous high of 24 from last weekend’s win over Oakland. The junior has reached the 20-kill mark six times in her career.
Given her prolificacy on the night, it’s perhaps counter-intuitive that Helming was only responsible for two kills in the decisive fifth set. Uhwat proved to be the big force in that final frame, as after she racked up just five kills and hit negative over the first four sets, the junior posted five kills on .400 hitting in the fifth set.
Gove finished the night with 15 kills on .333 hitting and added 13 digs for her sixth double-double of the season. Pickett needed just 16 swings to add eight kills and did not commit an attack error, finishing the match hitting .500.
Pickett also tied for team-high honors defensively at the net, as both her and Steele finished the win with five blocks.
Olivia Wagner (Lakeville, Minn./Lakeville South) led the Beacons with 28 assists, while Mara Thomas (Bogart, Ga./Athens Academy) added 24 helpers.
Rylee Bumgardner (Danville, Ind./Danville) had her highest output of the season in the back row, racking up 17 digs.
Valpo earned its second win in as many five-set matches this season, both of which have come with the Beacons trailing 2-1 after the third frame.
The victory was the second for Valpo in as many matchups with Cleveland State in this tournament, as Valpo prevailed 3-1 in 2022.
Next Up
Valpo (5-3) closes out action from northeastern Ohio Saturday morning as it plays at Akron at 10 a.m. CT.
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VALPO BASEBALL
The Valparaiso University baseball program has announced the addition of 13-year Major League baseball veteran Gary Bennett as a volunteer assistant coach.
Bennett was a big-league catcher from 1995-2008, spending time with the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers.
“I am excited to join the Valparaiso Baseball coaching staff to assist in the athletic and personal development of our student-athletes,” Bennett said.
Bennett becomes the second former big-league player on the Valpo coaching staff, joining head coach Brian Schmack, who broke into the majors with the Detroit Tigers in 2003.
“We’re extremely fortunate to have Gary on board,” Schmack said. “His knowledge of the game and the wisdom he can share with the guys is exciting. He will not only be a great resource for them, but for the coaching staff as well.”
An 11th-round draft pick of the Phillies in 1990 out of Waukegan East High School in Illinois, Bennett played in Philadelphia’s minor-league system until making his big-league debut in 1995. He won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006. Bennett had a hot stretch at the plate in August 2006, when he hit four home runs in the span of a week, including a walk-off grand slam against the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 27. He played in 587 games in his MLB career, which concluded with the Dodgers in 2008.
Bennett’s sons Garrison (Missouri) and Gavin (Illinois and Valpo) both played Division-I baseball.
In addition, the Beacons have welcomed Jayden Phillips as a volunteer assistant coach. Phillips is a Crown Point, Ind. native and Crown Point High School product who was an infielder at Franklin College before transitioning into a student coach role. He has gained experience coaching at Franklin Community High School, Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation and with the Indiana Bulls.
“We’re happy to have Jayden join the staff,” Schmack said. “He’s a young, hungry coach who is looking to make an impact with players both on and off the field. He will fit in well at Valpo.”
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UINDY VOLLEYBALL
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — UIndy successfully executed the reverse sweep to defeat Palm Beach Atlantic and extend their win streak to nine in their first match of the Hyatt Place Bash at the Beach.
The win over the Sailfish marks the Hounds’ first reverse sweep under Head Coach Haley Case and the program’s first since Sept. 27, 2024.
INS & OUTS
Freshman Grace Portwood put the Greyhounds on the board first in the fifth set with an assist from Haralson after the Hounds worked back into the match from a two-set deficit. The Sailfish followed with three straight points before the Hounds went on a 7-3 run to take the lead 8-6, which would carry them through the end of the match. The Hounds used three straight kills to secure the reverse sweep, with Mackenzie Pflederer capitalizing off a Macy Bruton assist for the final point of the match.
The Greyhounds moved ahead 7-4 in the fourth set behind kills from Blomberg and Pflederer, but Palm Beach Atl. answered with a four-point stretch that included a Kaelynn Sims ace and a Sydney Corbett kill to go in front 10-8. The Greyhounds came back with a Pflederer kill, a Palm Beach Atl. attack error and a Lynch kill to retake an 11-10 edge, and the teams continued trading points through a 20-20 tie. The Greyhounds created separation from there, scoring three straight on two Palm Beach Atl. attack errors and a Jansen block to lead 23-20. After Palm Beach Atl. cut the margin to 24-23, a Blomberg and Jansen block on Leah Burlison’s attack closed the set 25-23 for the Greyhounds and force a fifth set.
After the teams traded points to 5-5, the Greyhounds scored four straight on Maddie Pennington’s serve, using a Blomberg and Kelsey McKenney block and a Blomberg kill to move ahead 9-5. Palm Beach Atl. got back to 9-7 with help from a service ace, but the Greyhounds answered with kills by Blomberg, Lynch and McKenney and a Haralson ace to make it 13-7. After Palm Beach Atl. closed to 13-10, Lynch had kills at the start and end of a four-point Greyhounds stretch that made it 17-10, and Portwood’s kill and Macy Bruton’s ace later pushed the lead to 19-11. The Greyhounds reached 24-17 on Pflederer’s kill, and after Palm Beach Atl. took the next two points, Lynch closed the set with a kill for a 25-19 win.
After the Greyhounds stayed within 5-4 on kills from Lynch and Caitlin Blomberg, the Sailfish used two Kaelynn Sims kills and a Greyhounds attack error to move ahead 8-4, and Palm Beach Atl. later stretched the lead to 11-5 on consecutive Sydney Corbett kills and a block by Erin Guffin and Katie Silcott. The Greyhounds pulled back to 11-9 behind a Portwood kill, a Lynch kill, Lynch’s block on Silcott, and a Palm Beach Atlantic attack error, the Sailfish answered with nine straight points to build a 20-9 advantage as Silcott served two aces and assisted kills by Corbett and Ava McIntyre during the run. Portwood stopped that stretch with a kill, and Lynch and Shelby Emich added late kills before Sims’ kill gave Palm Beach Atl. the set, 25-13.
The opening set stayed tight through 14-14, with the Greyhounds getting early kills from Lynch, Jansen and Riley Laine before back-to-back Pflederer kills turned an 11-10 deficit into a 12-11 lead. Palm Beach Atlantic moved in front 17-14 on kills by Leah Burlison, Ava McIntyre and Sydney Corbett, but Portwood’s kill and Haralson’s ace brought the Greyhounds back within 17-16 before Palm Beach Atlantic reached 20-17. The Greyhounds tied the set at 20-20 on a Lynch kill and consecutive blocks involving Jansen, then again at 22-22 on a Lynch kill and Jansen block, but McIntyre gave Palm Beach Atlantic set point at 24-23 and closed the 25-23 set with an ace.
INSIDE THE BOX
-Lynch recorded a season’s best 20 kills hitting from a .395 clip
-Jansen tied her career best with 8 blocks agianst the Sailfish
– Harilson and Fonda combined for 45 assists, marking the second time this season the two setters have recorded at least 20 apiece.
UP NEXT
The Greyhounds return for day two of the Hyatt Place Bash at the Beach on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. to face Nova Southeastern in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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WABASH FOOTBALL
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Wabash College opens the North Coast Athletic Conference portion of its 2026 football schedule Saturday when the Little Giants host longtime conference rival Wittenberg University at Frank Navarro Field at Little Giant Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Wabash (1-0, 0-0 NCAC) enters the conference opener after rallying from a 14-point deficit for a 29-20 home victory over Hampden-Sydney in last Saturday’s fifth edition of The Gentlemen’s Classic. Wittenberg (0-1, 0-0 NCAC) opened its season with a 13-7 overtime loss at Washington and Lee.
The Little Giants scored 19 unanswered points from the second quarter into the third against Hampden-Sydney and controlled the football for 35:33. Senior quarterback Brand Campbell threw for 147 yards and connected with Cole Dickerson on a 13-yard touchdown pass. Dickerson added a 4-yard rushing touchdown and finished with 90 total yards, while Nick Witte caught four passes for 90 yards. Tyler Church connected on field goals of 40 and 45 yards and averaged 47 yards on three punts, including a career-long 71-yarder.
Wabash’s defense forced four turnovers, recorded a safety, and held Hampden-Sydney scoreless in the fourth quarter. Junior linebacker Dakota Johnson earned NCAC Defensive Athlete of the Week honors after posting a career-high eight tackles and two sacks. Tanner Crouch recorded an interception and a fumble recovery, Will Freeman added an interception, and Luke Purichia forced a fumble on a kickoff that Tony Flatt recovered.
Campbell also moved into ninth place on the Wabash career passing list with 4,201 yards. His touchdown against Hampden-Sydney was the 40th of his career, tying Brett Butler ’90 for eighth place in program history.
Wittenberg begins NCAC play under first-year head coach B.J. Coad. The Tigers held a 7-0 lead late in the third quarter at Washington and Lee after senior quarterback Cole Burton connected with Stephen Lauterbach for a 2-yard touchdown. Washington and Lee tied the game in the fourth quarter and scored on a 7-yard run in overtime after Wittenberg missed a 36-yard field goal on its possession.
The Tigers finished with a 320-312 advantage in total offense and held the ball for 33:47, but three turnovers and a 1-for-3 performance in the red zone proved costly. Burton completed 24 of 36 passes for 170 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Sophomore Gerald Banks rushed 28 times for 115 yards, while Lucas Swierk caught six passes for 76 yards. Defensively, Wittenberg held Washington and Lee to 92 passing yards but surrendered 220 yards on the ground. William Reid and Will Dix Jr. recorded 10 tackles apiece.
Saturday marks the 29th meeting between two of Division III football’s winningest programs. Wabash leads the all-time series 15-13, including a 9-6 advantage in games played in Crawfordsville. The Little Giants have won four consecutive meetings against the Tigers, seven of the last 10 overall, and six of the last eight played at Wabash.
Wabash rallied from a 14-0 deficit to defeat Wittenberg 28-21 at Little Giant Stadium last season. Campbell started the comeback with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Konner Chase with five seconds remaining before halftime, then threw three second-half touchdown passes to Luke Adams. The Wabash defense forced three turnovers to help secure the victory.
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ROSE HULMAN VOLLEYBALL
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The Rose-Hulman women’s volleyball team started their weekend facing Wisconsin Lutheran on Friday night. The Fightin’ Engineers fell short to the Warriors after three sets with scores of 25-22, 25-16, and 25-22.
Greta Carlson led the team with 11 kills on the night. Kaia Schroeder followed her with six kills. Shae Clements was the defensive standout with a team-high 12 digs. Hannah Bergfeld was the star setter, totaling 17 assists.
Wisconsin Lutheran got off to a strong start, winning a tight first set 25-22. The Warriors carried that momentum into the second set to take a quick 2-0 lead.
In the third set, Rose-Hulman fought to avoid the shutout. After trailing 20-13, the Fightin’ Engineers put together an 8-3 run to cut the deficit to 23-21. The Warriors were able to stunt the Fightin’ Engineers’ efforts, closing out the third set to complete the sweep.
The loss drops the Fightin’ Engineers to 1-4 overall this season. The Rose-Hulman volleyball team will continue the Wisconsin Lutheran Invitational tomorrow, on Saturday, September 12, facing Wisconsin-Platteville and Millkin at 10 AM CT and 12 PM CT.
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TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY
1889 – John Clarkson pitches and wins both games of a doubleheader for Boston over Cleveland, allowing just ten hits total in the 3 – 2 and 5 – 0 victories, which put Boston two games ahead of New York in the race.
1900:
Sammy Strang, a rookie 3B, breaks in with seven hits for the Chicago Orphans in a doubleheader against the Giants. Chicago catcher Johnny Kling and Giants pitcher Win Mercer collide at the plate in the 7th inning of the second game, and Mercer is carried off the field unconscious. Chicago coasts, 9 – 1 in the opener, with Mercer the loser to Jock Menefee. New York takes the nitecap, 7 – 6, when Luther Taylor fashions a seven-inning win over Jack Taylor.
The Reds commit 17 errors in a doubleheader at Brooklyn, losing 7 – 2 and 13 – 9, the most errors in one day by any team in the 20th century. Iron Man McGinnity closes both games for Brooklyn; he has worked in every game for a week.
The Chicago White Stockings roll by Cleveland, 12 – 4, to clinch the American League’s first pennant. The AL is still considered a minor league, but will upgrade its status before next season.
Milwaukee takes two from Detroit by 2 – 1 scores, each game taking one hour, 20 minutes, the fastest time of the year.
1901 – Baltimore’s Joe McGinnity hurls two more complete games, winning over Philadelphia, 4 – 3, and losing, 5 – 4. The A’s reach McGinnity for ten hits in the nitecap.
1903:
Boston’s Tom Hughes defeats the Highlanders, 10 – 1, for his 20th win of the year.
In St. Louis, Roger Bresnahan’s 10th-inning sacrifice fly scores Jack Warner with the game winner, as New York wins, 4 – 3. Despite giving up 12 hits, Christy Mathewson is the winner over Jim Hackett.
1904 – Boston wins its second of 19 games against the Giants, and beats Christy Mathewson in the process, 3 – 1.
1905:
Cards pitcher Jack Taylor allows just three Pirate hits – all by Honus Wagner – and teammate Harry Arndt swipes home in the bottom of the 9th to give St. Louis a 2 – 1 victory. Wagner will spoil two more no-hitters by collecting the only hits: against Art Fromme on May 27, 1911 and facing Phil Douglas on October 2, 1914.
At the Polo Grounds, the Giants and Brooklyn split a twinbill. Christy Mathewson wins the opener, 3 – 2, when Bill Dahlen singles home the winner in the 9th. The second game is called after seven innings with Brooklyn leading, 8 – 5.
1907:
In a 2 – 0 win against the Highlanders at Hilltop Park, Washington’s Walter Johnson strikes out five batters, though it will be recorded as four K’s. Researchers in the 1990s will find the extra K, resulting in Johnson’s lifetime total of 3,509. The issue crops up again on Opening Day, 2001, when Roger Clemens ties (or beats) the mark.
Boston loses to the Athletics, 7 – 1, to start a 16-game losing streak.
1908:
In the dogfight for the American League pennant, the White Sox play their fourth straight extra-inning game at Detroit, a total of 43 innings. The White Sox win their second straight, while the Browns lose their second in a row to Cleveland.
New York tops the Superbas, 6 – 3, for a sweep of the five-game series with Brooklyn. The Giants score four in the 8th, including a long triple by Christy Mathewson, to put the game away.
A day after beating the A’s Eddie Plank, 2 – 1, Washington’s Walter Johnson is forced to start again, this time replacing sore-armed Charlie Smith. Remarkably, Johnson records his fifth complete game victory in nine days.
1910:
At Oakland, Vean Gregg of Portland pitches a Pacific Coast League-record third one-hitter, a 2 – 0 win over Oakland.
At Toronto, Dick Rudolph (Eastern League) pitches ten hitless innings over Montreal. Rudolph wins in 12 innings, 2 – 1.
1911 – In the nightcap of a game billed as a pitchers’ duel, Boston’s Cy Young and the Giants’ Christy Mathewson face each other before 10,000, Boston’s largest crowd of the year. Young gives up three homers and nine runs in less than three innings. After the Giants build a 9 – 0 lead, John McGraw lifts Mathewson, who pitched just two innings, preferring to save his ace for the pennant race against Chicago and Philadelphia. This is the only time the two pitchers ever face each other. Mathewson adds to New York’s scoring in the 3rd by swiping home. The Giants coast, 11 – 2. In the field, Matty also helps when, with Doc Miller on first base in the 2nd inning, a line drive to center by Hank Gowdy results in a double play (8-4-1-3). New York wins the first game, 9 – 3, and now lead the Cubs by two games.
1912 – The leading Giants split with the Cardinals, losing the opener when the Birds blast reliever Doc Crandall in the 9th to win, 4 – 2. Jeff Tesreau wins his sixth straight in the nitecap.
1914 – In Philadelphia, Grover Cleveland Alexander is awarded an automobile before the game as the Phillies’ most popular player, then drives over the Giants’ Rube Marquard for a 1 – 0 win.
1916 – Walter Johnson and Babe Ruth, both pitching on two days rest, square off. Washington scores two runs in the 9th when John Henry lines a bases-loaded double off Ruth to tie the game, 2 – 2. Boston scores in the 10th, but Washington tallies twice off Ernie Shore to win, 4 – 3. Johnson is the winner.
1924 – Chicago’s Hack Miller hits a pinch home run in the 8th to tie the game with the Phils at six apiece. The Cubs go on to win, 10 – 8.
1925 – In Detroit’s loss to Cleveland, 3 – 1, in 13 innings in the first game of a doubleheader, Detroit’s Jackie Tavener hits a major league-record-tying three triples. Benn Karr goes the distance for the win. Detroit then takes the nitecap, 3 – 2.
1930 – The last bounce home run is hit by Robins catcher Al Lopez at Ebbets Field. The American League changed the rule in 1929.
1931 – At Boston, Eddie Durham and Detroit’s Arthur “Red” Herring hook up in a 13-inning pitching duel, won by the Sox pitcher, 1 – 0.
1932:
With their 100th victory of the year, the Yankees clinch the American League pennant as George Pipgras beats the Indians at Cleveland Stadium, 8 – 3. Yankee manager Joe McCarthy, who captured a flag with the 1929 Cubs, becomes the first manager to win pennants in both the American and National Leagues.
In the bottom of the 9th, Johnny Frederick hits his major league record-setting sixth pinch-homer of the season off Burleigh Grimes, giving the Dodgers a 4 – 3 victory over the Cubs. Frederick’s six pinch-hit home runs doubles the previous record of three held by Ham Hyatt in 1913, Cy Williams in 1928, and Pat Crawford in 1929. With just nine pinch-hits altogether, his home run percentage is a major league record.
1933 – The Dodgers are zero for the afternoon against the Pirates, as Heinie Meine tops them, 1 – 0, in the opener and Waite Hoyt wins the nitecap, 2 – 0.
1935:
Dizzy Dean wins his 26th, a 5 – 2 victory over New York’s Carl Hubbell, to keep the Cardinals in first place by a game. But the Cards’ Joe Medwick has his hitting streak stopped at 28 games
Charlie Grimm’s Cubs continue their hot hitting, trouncing the Dodgers, 13 – 3. Augie Galan has four hits and five RBIs for the “Grimm Reapers.”
1936 – Kid Elberfeld, at the age of 61, grounds out to third as he pinch-hits for the Fulton team in the Kitty League.
1942 – Mort Cooper wins his 20th game and eighth shutout, stopping Brooklyn, 3 – 0. St. Louis finally catches the Dodgers when Max Lanier wins the second game, 2 – 1.
1947 – Pirates’ outfielder Ralph Kiner hits a record eight home runs in four games. Tony Lazzeri had hit seven round-trippers in four games in 1936.
1950:
The Yankees blow a six-run lead as Cleveland scores four in the 9th inning off Allie Reynolds to win, 8 – 7. Luke Easter’s three-run home run – his second of the game – is the big blow, as the Yankees skid to second place, a half game behind Detroit and a half game ahead of Boston.
Ewell Blackwell gives up just one hit, a run-scoring double in the 4th to Gene Hermanski, but the Dodgers whip the Reds ace, 2 – 1. Carl Erskine allows three hits, including a double by Blackwell and a home run by Ted Kluszewski. Hermanski and Duke Snider drive in the two runs for Brooklyn.
1951 – In Cincinnati, Lloyd Merriman hits a bases-loaded triple in the 7th, off Carl Erskine, to give the Reds a 6 – 3 win. Dodger starter Don Newcombe leaves in the 1st inning with a pulled muscle in his pitching arm and Erskine takes the loss. The Dodgers are now five and a half games ahead of the idle Giants whose last game of the season in St. Louis is rained out, and the National League reschedules it for tomorrow afternoon as part of a doubleheader involving three different teams.
1953 – Carl Erskine defeats the Braves, 5 – 2, as the Dodgers clinch the pennant earlier than any other team in National League history up to that point.
1954 – A standing-room-only crowd of 84,587 at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium, which establishes the record for the largest crowd to have ever watched a major-league baseball game, witness the pennant-bound Indians sweep a doubleheader from the Yankees, 4 – 1 and 3 – 2. On this bright sunny day, over 12,000 fans are without seats and stand 10-11 rows deep behind the outfield fences as well as 3-5 rows deep in walkways.
1958 – The Giants sweep the Phillies, 5 – 2 and 19 – 2, as Willie Mays has six hits to raise his average to .333. Jim Davenport tops him with seven hits, including a three-run inside-the-park home run in the 1st inning of the second game, and scores seven runs.
1959 – Sam Jones’ 20th victory of the season, 9 – 1 over the Phillies, puts the Giants back in first place by a game.
1960 – A crowd of more than 20,000 sees the first-place Pirates dump the Giants, 6 – 1, and sets a new Pittsburgh home attendance record of 1,521,251 – 4,230 more than the old mark set in 1948.
1961:
The Phillies drive Sandy Koufax from the mound in a nine-run 2nd inning and go on to defeat the Dodgers, 19 – 10. The loss drops Los Angeles to four and a half games behind the Reds. The big gun for the Phils is ex-Dodger Don Demeter, who hits a two-run homer in the 1st, singles in a run in the 2nd, adds a three-run home run in the 7th and a solo one in the 9th. Two other Phils homer while four Dodgers go deep.
At Milwaukee, the Reds’ Joey Jay beats his old team, 1 – 0, for his 20th victory of the year. He’s the Reds’ first 20-game winner since Ewell Blackwell in 1947.
1962:
In the dugout in Cincinnati, Willie Mays collapses from nervous exhaustion. He is taken to the hospital and will miss four games. The Giants lose, 4 – 1, and will lose their next six to take them apparently out of the race.
Washington’s Tom Cheney sets a major league mark with 21 strikeouts in a 16-inning game at Baltimore. Bud Zipfel’s 16th-inning home run off Dick Hall gives the Senators a 2 – 1 win.
In Cleveland, Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle lead the way to a Yankee win, 5 – 2. Mantle hits a three-run homer in the 5th off Pedro Ramos, his second favorite all-time cousin (12 homers allowed).
1964:
The Orioles’ Frank Bertaina and the A’s Bob Meyer duel in the major leagues’ fifth double one-hitter. Bertaina prevails, 1 – 0, his first big league win and only decision of the year. John Orsino’s 8th-inning double and Doc Edwards’ 5th inning two-bagger account for the hits. Baltimore sets a major-league record for fewest at-bats in a nine-inning game with 19, and both clubs go to the plate just 46 times. The last battle of matching one-hitters was June 21, 1956.
The Indians score six in the 1st, and outlast the White Sox, 11 – 10. For second-place Chicago, it is their fourth loss in six games. The loss goes to starter Ray Herbert, with Sam McDowell the victor.
1965 – Washington’s Brant Alyea debuts with a pinch-hit home run on the first pitch from Rudy May in his first major league at bat. Yes, a major-league first. In Washington, 840 fans watch the Senators beat the Angels, 7 – 1.
1966 – Ron Perranoski of the Dodgers fans the first six batters he faces and earns a 3 – 2 win over the Mets and Tug McGraw. With the help of 2B Ron Hunt, Mets rookie SS Bud Harrelson picks off Lou Johnson with the hidden ball trick in the 6th.
1967 – The Reds rout the Pirates, winning, 15 – 7.
1969:
Juan Marichal (18-10) pitches a one-hitter, as the Giants beat the Reds, 1 – 0, but Atlanta takes the National League West lead by beating Houston, 4 – 3. Tommy Helms’ 3rd-inning single is the only hit in what Marichal calls “my best game ever.”
Pitchers Jerry Koosman and Don Cardwell both hurl 1 – 0 wins and drive in the winning runs, as the hot Mets sweep the Pirates. The Cubs, meanwhile, win, snapping their eight-game losing streak, but now trail by two and a half games.
1973 – Pitcher Jack Billingham hits a bases-loaded double to help his cause as the Reds beat the Dodgers, 7 – 3.
1974:
The Reds sweep a pair from the Braves and the two teams combine for a major-league record three grand slams. Cesar Geronimo hits one in the 2nd inning of the first game, as does the Braves’ Darrell Evans. The Braves hang on for a 9 – 6 win, then take the second game by a 6 – 2 score. Johnny Bench hits the third grand slam of the day and drives in all six of the Reds’ runs in that game. He will finish the year with 129 RBIs to top the National League, and his 315 total bases will also lead the league. He is the only catcher in major league history to lead a league in total bases (Bench caught 137 games, played 3B in 36 games and 1B in 5).
Detroit P John Hiller picks up his 17th win in relief, an American League record, as he beats Milwaukee, 9 – 7.
1976 – DH Minnie Minoso singles for the White Sox against the Angels’ Sid Monge. Said to be 53, Minoso is considered the oldest player ever to collect a hit in the major leagues, although he is in reality three years younger than his listed age, as will later be discovered.
1978 – The Pirates break their five-game losing streak by beating the Phils, 5 – 1, to split the two-game series with their cross-state rivals. The Phils are now four games ahead of Pittsburgh in the National League East.
1979 – Carl Yastrzemski reaches the 3000 hits milestone when he singles off Yankee Jim Beattie.
1981 – Red Sox rookie Bob Ojeda no-hits the Yankees for eight innings at Yankee Stadium before Rick Cerone and Dave Winfield lead off the 9th with back-to-back doubles. Reliever Mark Clear preserves a 2 – 1 win.
1982:
For the second time this season, Milwaukee gets three consecutive home runs – from Cecil Cooper, Ted Simmons, and Ben Oglivie – in a losing cause, as the Yankees win, 9 – 8. Six homers are hit in the game. Curt Kaufman wins his first major league decision and his only one as a Yank.
With Minnesota leading 7 – 4 in the bottom of the 4th, Terry Felton relieves Twins starter Brad Havens. Felton leaves in the bottom of the 6th with one out, runners on first and second and his team clinging to a 7 – 6 lead. Both runners score and by the time the Royals are through, instead of his first major league win, Felton ends up charged with his 16th (and final) career loss. Kansas City wins royally, 18 – 7, one of the biggest comebacks of the decade. John Pacella, who takes over in the 8th, surrenders back-to-back dingers, tosses two wild pitches, and allows six runs. Willie Aikens adds a pair of homers for KC.
1984 – Dwight Gooden strikes out 16 batters in a 2 – 0 victory over the Pirates to break Herb Score’s major league rookie strikeout record of 245. Doctor K’s whiff of Marvell Wynne raised his season total to 246 to set the new mark.
1986:
In his first major league at bat, Oakland’s Terry Steinbach homers at Cleveland. It comes off Greg Swindell in a 9 – 3 victory. Mike Witt (18-8) is the winner.
The Twins fire manager Ray Miller and replace him with coach Tom Kelly.
1988 – Baltimore’s Eddie Murray collects his 2,000th career hit in a 6 – 1 loss to Boston, and Atlanta’s Dale Murphy drives in his 1,000th career run in a 5 – 4 loss to Los Angeles.
1989 – The Indians fire manager Doc Edwards and replace him for the remainder of the season with scout John Hart.
1990 – Yankees starter Steve Adkins doesn’t allow a hit in his major league debut, but he walks eight batters in just 1 1/3 innings, as Texas wins, 5 – 4. Adkins walks the first three batters, then retires the side. After a fly out in the 2nd, he walks the next five before being lifted, two shy of Dolly Gray’s consecutive walk record.
1991 – Texas Ranger Nolan Ryan wins his tenth game, beating the Twins, 4 – 3, and becoming just the second pitcher ever to reach double figures in wins in 20 different seasons. Don Sutton did it in 21 seasons. The win, Ryan’s 312th of his career moves him past Tom Seaver into 14th place on the career list. Jack Morris is the complete game loser.
1993:
Tony Gwynn, who hasn’t played since September 5th, undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery. Gwynn’s batting average is a league-leading .358.
Paul Molitor drives in his 100th run of the year in the Blue Jays’ 4 – 1 win over California. He thus becomes at age 37 the oldest player in major league history to post his first 100-RBI season.
In a 9 – 2 win, Houston’s Jeff Bagwell is struck on the left hand by a pitch from the Phils’ Ben Rivera. He suffers a broken bone and will miss the last 20 games, snapping his consecutive game streak at a club-record 304.
The Twins defeat the Rangers, 4 – 2, on Nolan Ryan Appreciation Night in Arlington, TX. Ryan takes the loss for Texas.
1994 – At Harrisburg, Bill Pulsipher of Binghamton (Eastern League) fires a 2 – 0 playoff no-hitter against Harrisburg. Binghamton evens the series at a game apiece and will win it, three to one.
1996 – Rockies OF Ellis Burks steals his 30th base of the season, making him the 19th player in history to join the 30-30 club. He hits his 37th homer of the season and drives in five runs in Colorado’s 16 – 8 win over Atlanta.
1996:
Milwaukee trounces Texas, 15 – 4, led by 2B Fernando Vina who goes 5 for 6, with a triple, two home runs, three RBIs, and four runs scored.
In an 8 – 5 win over the Royals, the Mariners’ Alex Rodriguez sets a major league shortstop record with his 88th extra-base hit.
With two home runs and a single, Yankee center fielder Bernie Williams has eight RBI, helping the Bronx Bombers defeat the Tigers, 12 – 3.
1997:
Florida C Charles Johnson sets a major league record by playing his 160th straight game without committing an error. The previous mark was set by Rick Cerone. The Marlins lose the game, however, 1 – 0 to the Giants.
The Mets tie the game in the 8th and use 23 players before losing to the Expos, 3 – 2, in 15 innings. The loss goes to Joe Crawford, the second time this season he has lost by allowing a run in the 15th.
1998:
Cubs OF Sammy Sosa becomes the fourth player in history to reach the 60-home run mark for a season when he slugs number 60 off Valerio de los Santos of the Brewers in the 7th inning of the 15 – 12 Chicago win.
Mark McGwire draws his 152nd walk of the season, to break the National League mark set by Barry Bonds, as the Astros defeat the Cardinals, 3 – 2.
Philadelphia rides five hits by SS Alex Arias, including three doubles, to a 13 – 4 win over the Pirates.
1999:
Before a crowd of 50,027, the Red Sox finish their three-game series at Yankee Stadium with a 4 – 1 win for a sweep. It is the first three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium for the Red Sox since 1986.
Bobby Rose drives in his 135th run of the season. The Yokohama BayStars second baseman now holds the record for RBI by gaijin in Nippon Pro Baseball.
2000:
In a 5 – 4 loss to the Diamondbacks, Dodger Dave Hansen breaks Johnny Frederick’s 1932 major league record for pinch-hit home runs in a single season with his seventh of the year – 68 years to the day after Frederick set his record. Craig Wilson will match Hansen’s feat next year.
Suspended New York Yankee Darryl Strawberry is sentenced to two years’ house arrest after admitting he violated probation by driving under the influence of medication and leaving the scene of an accident.
The Cubs’ Kerry Wood pitches his second career complete game, winning 2 – 1 over the Reds. Two unearned runs do in Osvaldo Fernandez.
2002 – A jury, and not a judge or umpires, will decide whether Alex Popov actually controlled Barry Bonds’s record-setting 73rd home run ball in his glove. Popov, who lost possession the ball valued at approximately $1 million after being mobbed by fans, claims it should belong to him and not Patrick Hayashi, who ended up with the historic souvenir.
2005 – Making his season debut with just 20 games left in the regular schedule, Barry Bonds returns to the Giants’ lineup with a bang, lining a double in his first at-bat and barely missing hitting his 704th career homer. The 41-year-old slugger had been placed on the disabled list at the start of the season due to an infection following knee surgery.
2008 – The Marlins make history in a 2 – 1 win over the Nationals, becoming the first team to have four infielders hit 25 or more homers. Jorge Cantú hits his 25th, joining Mike Jacobs (32), Dan Uggla (30) and Hanley Ramírez (29). Despite the power, Florida is barely over .500 at 75-72.
2009:
In a rare win for the Orioles over the Yankees, 7 – 3, Brian Roberts hits a grand slam and his club-record 51st double of the year.
Rookie 3B Casey McGehee of the Brewers continues to impress, belting two homers and driving in six runs on four hits in a 9 – 2 win over the Diamondbacks. He has 15 homers, 57 RBI and a .306 batting average for the year, putting in first or tied for first among National League rookies in all three triple crown categories.
2010:
The Giants defeat the Padres, 6 – 1, and the two teams are now tied for the lead in the NL West. Tim Lincecum, who went through a rough patch in August, putting up an 0-5 record with a 7.82 ERA, wins his third straight September start and drives in two runs with a single. However, the Giants lose OF Andres Torres for two weeks as he undergoes an emergency appendectomy.
The Phillies take the lead in the NL East on Roy Oswalt’s four-hit complete game shutout of the Mets, 3 – 0. Oswalt is now 6-1, 1.98, since being acquired from Houston at the trading deadline. Meanwhile, the Cardinals’ Albert Pujols bangs two homers against Tim Hudson as the Braves lose, 7 – 3, to fall one game back of the Phils.
2011 – The Diamondbacks continue to roll, defeating the Dodgers, 7 – 2, for their 17th win in their last 20 games. They are now tied with the Brewers for the second-best record in the National League. Joe Saunders picks up the win over Ted Lilly. J.J. Putz registers his 39th save in an excellent comeback season after Bryan Shaw loads the bases with two outs in the 9th.
2012:
The A’s record their 12th straight win on the road in beating the Angels, 4 – 1. Rookie A.J. Griffin improves to 6-0 on the year; he is the first A’s pitcher to win his first six career decisions since Jim Nash started out 7-0 with the 1966 Kansas City Athletics.
The Yankees remain tied with the Orioles in the AL East with a 5 – 4 win over Boston. SS Derek Jeter has to leave the game in the 8th inning with a strained hamstring, although the injury does not appear to be serious. An inning earlier, Boston’s Dustin Pedroia also exited the game, but for a different reason: his wife Kelli, who is attending the game at Fenway Park, goes into labor to deliver the couple’s second child.
2013 – The Yankees defeat the Orioles, 6 – 5, as their newest player, SS Brendan Ryan, acquired in a trade three days earlier, scores the winning run in the 9th. He opens the inning with a single and reaches third when O’s closer Jim Johnson throws Chris Stewart’s bunt into center field. Johnson then bounces a pitch to the screen to allow Ryan to score. The loss is a letdown for Baltimore, as Danny Valencia had tied the game with a three-run homer off David Robertson in the 8th.
2014:
The Orioles move closer to clinching the AL East title with a doubleheader sweep of the Yankees, 2 – 1 and 5 – 0. But they also get bad news as slugger Chris Davis is handed a 25-game suspension for testing positive for amphetamines.
The French national team continues to show progress. Having stunned the Netherlands in the Yoshida Tournament, they upset the host German national team, 3 – 2, on the first day of the 2014 European Championship. René Leveret homers over the scoreboard off Luke Sommer in the 5th and Jacques Boucheron drives in Pierre Turettes with the winner. Pierrick Lemestre saves the game in relief of Owen Ozanich.
2015:
David Ortiz of the Red Sox becomes the 27th member of the 500 home run club by going deep twice, both times off Matt Moore, in a 10 – 4 win over the Rays.
The Blue Jays sweep a doubleheader against the Yankees at New Yankee Stadium to increase their lead in the AL East to four and a half games. In the first game, seven homers are hit, including a pair by Jose Bautista, but the game is decided in the 11th inning when Toronto scores four runs on only one hit as Bryan Mitchell and Chasen Shreve combine for five walks and a hit batsman to lose, 9 – 5. In the nitecap, New York starter Ivan Nova can’t get out of the 2nd inning and the Blue Jays prevail, 10 – 7, after a lengthy rain delay. Marcus Stroman is the winner in his first game since suffering a knee injury in spring training. For the Yankees, Brett Gardner hits three homers in the twinbill, including a pair of three-run shots in the second game, but it’s all for naught.
2016 – The major league ERA leader, Kyle Hendricks of the Cubs, takes a no-hit bid into the 9th inning in a start against the Cardinals, but Jeremy Hazelbaker leads off the frame with his 12th homer to break it up. Still, Hendricks records his 15th win, 4 – 1, and lowers his ERA to 2.03 as the Cubs’ magic number to clinch the NL Central is down to three.
2017 – The Indians tie the American League record for consecutive victories when they defeat Detroit, 2 – 0, for their 20th straight win. The record had been set by the 2002 Oakland Athletics in the season depicted in the book and movie Moneyball. Corey Kluber pitches a five-hit shutout to lead Cleveland while Francisco Lindor hits a lead-off homer off Matt Boyd in the 1st.
2018 – A couple of pitchers take no-hit bids deep into their respective starts today. For the Rays, Blake Snell doesn’t allow the Indians a hit until the 7th when José Ramírez hits his 38th homer, a solo shot, but comes out on top, 3 – 1, for his 19th win. Minnesota’s Jake Odorizzi does even better, getting through 7 1/3 inning before Greg Bird of the Yankees laces a run-scoring double. He is also a 3 – 1 winner.
2019 – Kyle Lewis of the Mariners homers for the third straight game after having made his major league debut on September 10th. He joins Trevor Story who is the only other player to have accomplished this feat.
2021:
With the European Championship expanding from 12 teams to 16, one entrant in the 2021 European Championship is a newcomer to the top tournament in Europe. Slovakia stands little chance against the defending champion Dutch national team. Martin Brunegraf gets Slovakia’s first hit but they manage only two others and strike out 18 times in a 11 – 0, seven-inning mercy rule loss. Junior Martina drives in four, while Mike Bolsenbroek gets the victory. Marko Vykoukal allows one unearned run in two innings to take the loss, but is his team’s top hurler today.
Max Scherzer of the Dodgers becomes the 19th pitcher in history to reach 3,000 strikeouts when he fans Eric Hosmer of the Padres in the 5th inning. Not content with that mark, Scherzer has one of his greatest days: he records the third immaculate inning of his career in the 3rd, joining Sandy Koufax and Chris Sale as the only pitchers to do so, and takes a perfect game into the 8th before Hosmer doubles with one out to break the spell. He will be the only baserunner Scherzer allows in eight scoreless innings as he strikes out nine and ends up an 8 – 0 winner.
2022 – Mike Trout homers for the seventh straight game, off Konnor Pilkington of the Guardians, but in an outcome that is typical of their season, the Angels still lose, 5 – 4. Trout is one away from the record of eight games, held by Dale Long, Don Mattingly and Ken Griffey Jr. and has 35 homers, second in the AL behind runaway leader Aaron Judge in spite of playing in just 100 of his team’s 141 games so far this year.
Births[edit]
1840 – Nick Young, manager, umpire, executive (d. 1916)
1851 – Fred Ehlen, outfielder (d. 1934)
1855 – Jud Birchall, outfielder (d. 1887)
1858 – Frank Bahret, outfielder (d. 1888)
1859 – Eddie McGunnigle, umpire (d. 1934)
1867 – John Dolan, pitcher (d. 1948)
1875 – John Gochnauer, infielder (d. 1929)
1877 – Frank Sears, college coach (d. 1953)
1878 – Walter Ball, pitcher (d. 1946)
1878 – Bill Cristall, pitcher (d. 1939)
1880 – Boss Schmidt, catcher (d. 1932)
1882 – Si Bennett, minor league outfielder (d. 1960)
1884 – Bob Groom, pitcher (d. 1948)
1885 – Fred Luderus, infielder (d. 1961)
1885 – John Quinn, catcher (d. 1956)
1888 – Patsy McGaffigan, infielder (d. 1940)
1891 – Fred Kelly, USA national team outfielder (d. 1974)
1891 – Pepper Peploski, infielder (d. 1972)
1893 – Anthony Mahoney, pitcher, manager (d. 1924)
1894 – Ole Olsen, pitcher (d. 1980)
1896 – Buck Wheat, minor league catcher (d. 1953)
1903 – Len Dondero, infielder (d. 1999)
1907 – Ollie Bejma, infielder (d. 1995)
1907 – Spud Chandler, pitcher; All-Star (d. 1990)
1908 – Jim McLeod, infielder (d. 1981)
1916 – Jack Balestreri, minor league player (d. 2012)
1916 – Ralph Hamner, pitcher (d. 2001)
1916 – Charlie Keller, outfielder; All-Star (d. 1990)
1917 – Russ Christopher, pitcher; All-Star (d. 1954)
1918 – Al Libke, outfielder (d. 2003)
1920 – Andy Seminick, catcher; All-Star (d. 2004)
1920 – Leroy Sutton, pitcher (d. 1984)
1922 – Richard Klaus, minor league infielder and manager (d. 1993)
1923 – Tsutomu Hattori, NPB pitcher (d. 2012)
1924 – George Bradshaw, catcher (d. 1994)
1924 – Bubba Church, pitcher (d. 2001)
1925 – Mario Ariosa, outfielder; Salón de la Fama (d. 1992)
1925 – Stan Lopata, catcher; All-Star (d. 2013)
1925 – Yasushi Niki, NPB outfielder (d. 2016)
1926 – George Freese, infielder (d. 2014)
1926 – Alex Zych, minor league pitcher (d. 2014)
1928 – Len Matarazzo, pitcher (d. 2015)
1929 – Tom Herrin, pitcher (d. 1999)
1929 – Albert Stephens, pitcher (d. 2006)
1930 – Tony Hernández Massini, Puerto Rican national team pitcher
1932 – Bill McKeon, minor league catcher; scout (d. 2023)
1932 – Yutaka Okada, NPB catcher and umpire
1933 – Dave Stenhouse, pitcher; All-Star (d. 2023)
1934 – Albie Pearson, outfielder; All-Star (d. 2023)
1938 – Arthur Patchin Jr., minor league catcher (d. 1993)
1938 – Claude Ruel, minor league player (d. 2015)
1940 – Rich Barry, outfielder (d. 2021)
1940 – Mickey Lolich, pitcher; All-Star (d. 2026)
1940 – Yuji Otsuka, NPB outfielder (d. 2025)
1943 – Floyd Wicker, outfielder
1943 – Katsuhiko Yajima, NPB infielder
1945 – Koji Sasaki, NPB outfielder
1947 – John Montague, pitcher
1948 – Tadayoshi Iwasaki, NPB outfielder
1949 – Tommy Cason, minor league outfielder
1951 – Jon Niederer, scout (d. 2009)
1951 – Jeff Sovern, minor league catcher
1952 – James West, minor league player
1953 – Greg Keatley, catcher
1953 – Takeshi Miyazaki, Japanese national team infielder
1955 – Steve Narleski, minor league pitcher
1956 – Mark Thurmond, pitcher
1957 – Mario Ramirez, infielder (d. 2013)
1957 – Dae-young Sunwoo, KBO pitcher
1958 – Ming-Hsien Li, Taiwan national team infielder
1959 – Hans Lemmink, Hoofdklasse infielder
1959 – Scotti Madison, infielder
1960 – Trench Davis, outfielder
1960 – Juan Francisco Rodríguez, minor league infielder and manager
1963 – Thom Brennaman, broadcaster
1963 – Keith Hughes, outfielder
1963 – Mike Roesler, pitcher
1965 – Chris Smeeton, Canadian national team pitcher
1966 – Doug Welch, minor league outfielder
1967 – Tae-hyeong Kim, KBO catcher and manager
1967 – Pat Listach, infielder
1968 – Masao Kida, pitcher
1968 – Keith Thomas, minor league player
1969 – Peter Couvaras, South African national team infielder
1969 – Hilly Hathaway, pitcher
1969 – Mike Stefanski, coach
1970 – John Hrusovsky, minor league player
1970 – Tito Navarro, infielder
1970 – Aldo Pecorilli, minor league utility player
1972 – Hyun-seung Park, KBO infielder
1972 – Eiji Yamamoto, NPB catcher
1975 – Ryan Ballard, minor league catcher
1975 – Luis Castillo, infielder; All-Star
1975 – Han-Li Cheng, CPBL catcher
1975 – Mark L. Johnson, catcher
1975 – Sébastien Rouchon, Division Elite infielder
1976 – James Rowson, coach
1976 – Tarek Shaer, Bundesliga infielder
1977 – Curt Gay, minor league infielder
1977 – Chin-Hsiung Yang, CPBL outfielder
1978 – Joon-hyung Ahn, South Korean national team infielder
1979 – Warren Hanna, minor league catcher
1979 – Tsuyoshi Kawagishi, NPB pitcher
1979 – Kwang-woo Kim, KBO pitcher
1979 – Victor Kleine, minor league player
1980 – Sean Burroughs, infielder (d. 2024)
1980 – Efren Espinoza, minor league infielder and manager
1980 – Maicer Izturis, infielder
1980 – Apichat Ngamying, Thai national team infielder
1980 – Kevin Richardson, catcher
1981 – Franquelis Osoria, pitcher
1982 – Carmen Pignatiello, pitcher
1982 – Mariano Gomez, minor league player
1982 – Atsushi Nakazato, NPB pitcher
1982 – Jason Urquidez, NPB pitcher
1983 – Satoshi Fukuda, NPB pitcher
1983 – Edgar Omana, minor league pitcher
1983 – Clayton Richard, pitcher
1984 – Jorge Jimenez, minor league infielder
1985 – Josh Davies, minor league infielder
1985 – Kyle Fernandes, minor league pitcher
1986 – Steve Garrison, pitcher
1986 – Mike Hickey, minor league infielder
1986 – Jaime Pedroza, minor league infielder
1986 – Kyle Weiland, pitcher
1987 – Jhonny Medrano, minor league infielder
1988 – Yordanka Rodriguez, Cuban women’s national team catcher
1989 – Tomáš Duffek, Extraliga pitcher
1989 – Freddie Freeman, infielder; All-Star
1991 – Han-wool Kang, KBO infielder
1991 – Jose Urena, pitcher
1992 – Andrew Faulkner, pitcher
1992 – Isaac Silva, minor league pitcher
1992 – Matt Wisler, pitcher
1993 – Keynan Middleton, pitcher
1994 – Tyler Danish, pitcher
1995 – Jordy van den Heuvel, First Division pitcher
1996 – Kyle Bradish, pitcher
1996 – Chee-Ar Lui, Hong Kong women’s national team catcher
1996 – Cal Stevenson, outfielder
1997 – Konnor Pilkington, pitcher
1997 – Hao-Wei Shen, CPBL outfielder
1997 – Ho-Fung Wong, Hong Kong national team pitcher
1998 – Samir Caraballo, minor league infielder
1999 – Hikaru Yamashita, NPB pitcher
2002 – Shunsuke Miyahara, NPB pitcher
2003 – László Győri, Hungarian national team infielder-pitcher
2005 – Elias Huber, Bundesliga infielder
Deaths[edit]
1881 – Chub Sullivan, infielder (b. 1856)
1905 – Billy Taylor, infielder (b. 1870)
1915 – Ormond Butler, manager; umpire (b. 1854)
1918 – Ernie Beam, pitcher (b. 1867)
1931 – Raoul Dumouchel, writer (b. 1870)
1931 – Pop Dillon, infielder (b. 1873)
1933 – Omer Newsome, pitcher (b. 1900)
1935 – Ed Beecher, outfielder (b. 1859)
1945 – Cy Pieh, pitcher (b. 1886)
1945 – Dave Zearfoss, catcher (b. 1868)
1949 – Sherry Smith, pitcher (b. 1891)
1951 – Lave Winham, pitcher (b. 1881)
1955 – Dick Adkins, infielder (b. 1920)
1956 – Tod Sloan, outfielder (b. 1890)
1957 – Homer Thompson, catcher (b. 1891)
1962 – Spottswood Poles, outfielder (b. 1887)
1966 – Parson Perryman, pitcher (b. 1888)
1966 – Bill Summers, umpire (b. 1895)
1967 – Rollie Zeider, infielder (b. 1883)
1968 – Charlie Conway, outfielder (b. 1886)
1968 – Don Rudolph, pitcher (b. 1931)
1969 – Ed Schorr, pitcher (b. 1891)
1971 – Bo Briggery, infielder (b. 1908)
1973 – Bernie Boland, pitcher (b. 1892)
1975 – Augie Johns, pitcher (b. 1899)
1977 – Tex Carleton, pitcher (b. 1906)
1980 – Ole Olsen, pitcher (b. 1894)
1985 – Steamboat Struss, pitcher (b. 1909)
1986 – Jim Shilling, infielder (b. 1914)
1988 – Yoshiaki Matsubara, NPB outfielder (b. 1948)
1990 – Jim Romano, pitcher (b. 1927)
1993 – Granny Hamner, infielder; All-Star (b. 1927)
1993 – Isao Kyuki, NPB catcher and umpire (b. 1926)
1994 – Hunter Lane, infielder (b. 1900)
1997 – Mat Erwin, minor league catcher (b. 1973)
1997 – Toru Terashima, NPB pitcher (b. 1936)
2007 – Lou Kretlow, pitcher (b. 1921)
2009 – Don Griffin, minor league catcher and manager (b. 1922)
2011 – Bill Cash, catcher; All-Star (b. 1919)
2012 – Omar Carrero, Cuban league pitcher (b. 1950)
2012 – Martin Hernandez, minor league pitcher (b. 1965)
2014 – Lew Randall, minor league outfielder (b. 1937)
2015 – Alex Monchak, infielder (b. 1919)
2016 – Adolfo Álvarez, winter league executive (b. 1930)
2018 – Hal Haydel, pitcher (b. 1944)
2018 – Billy O’Dell, pitcher; All-Star (b. 1932)
2018 – Yoshizo Tanabe, NPB catcher (b. 1937)
2020 – Rudy Kinard, minor league infielder (b. 1949)
2022 – Harry Booth, college coach (b. 1941)
2025 – Jim Baba, Canadian national team manager; Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (b. 1956)
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TV SPORTS TODAY
(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Saturday, Sept. 12
AUTO RACING
3:30 a.m.
APPLE TV — Formula 1: Practice, MADRING Sur, Madrid
7 a.m.
APPLE TV — Formula 1: Qualifying, MADRING Sur, Madrid
7:30 p.m.
CW — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Fleetio 200 – The Chase, World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, Ill.
6 a.m. (Sunday)
APPLE TV — Formula 1: TAG Heuer Gran Premio de España 2026, MADRING Sur, Madrid
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Noon
ABC — Arizona St. at Texas A&M
ACCN — ETSU at North Carolina
BTN — Howard at Indiana
CBSSN — South Florida at Army
CW — Old Dominion at Virginia Tech
ESPN — Oregon at Oklahoma St.
ESPN2 — Penn St. at Temple
ESPNU — Appalachian St. at East Carolina
FOX — Oklahoma at Michigan
FS1 — Wake Forest at Purdue
TNT — Washington St. at Kansas St.
12:45 p.m.
SECN — W. Kentucky at Georgia
3:30 p.m.
ABC — Alabama at Kentucky
ACCN — California at Syracuse
BTN — Regional Coverage: E. Michigan at Michigan St. OR Utah St. at Washington
CBS — Mississippi St. at Minnesota
CBSSN — Maryland at UConn
CW — UTSA at Texas St.
ESPN2 — UCF at Pittsburgh
FOX — Arizona at BYU
NBC — Rice at Notre Dame
PEACOCK — Rice at Notre Dame
3:45 p.m.
ESPNU — UNLV at North Texas
4:15 p.m.
SECN — Delaware at Vanderbilt
6 p.m.
USA — Memphis at Boise St.
7 p.m.
CBSSN — S. Utah at Colorado St.
ESPN — Tennessee at Georgia Tech
FS1 — Bowling Green at Nebraska
7:15 p.m.
BTN — Regional Coverage: San Diego St. at UCLA OR W. Illinois at Wisconsin
7:30 p.m.
ABC — Ohio St. at Texas
ACCN — Georgia Southern at Clemson
CBS — Texas Tech at Oregon St.
ESPNU — Navy at FAU
NBC — Iowa St. at Iowa
PEACOCK — Iowa St. at Iowa
7:45 p.m.
ESPN2 — Charlotte at Mississippi
SECN — Southern Miss at Auburn
10:15 p.m.
ESPN — Arkansas at Utah
10:30 p.m.
CBSSN — Sacramento St. at Fresno St.
CW — Montana St. at Nevada
11 p.m.
BTN — Louisiana-Lafayette at Southern Cal
GOLF
9:30 a.m.
CNBC — DP World Tour: Amgen Irish Open, Third Round, Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, Doonbeg, Ireland
2:30 p.m.
GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: Sanford International, Second Round, Minnehaha Country Club, Sioux Falls, S.D.
5 p.m.
GOLF — Korn Ferry Tour: Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation, Third Round, Vanderbilt Legends Club, Franklin, Tenn.
5 a.m. (Sunday)
GOLF — 2026 Solheim Cup: Team U.S. vs. Team Europe – 12 Singles Matches & Closing Ceremony, Bernardus Golf, Cromvoirt, Netherlands
MLB BASEBALL
1:30 p.m.
MLBN — Regional Coverage: N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees (1:35 p.m.) OR Colorado at Detroit (1:10 p.m.)
4:30 p.m.
MLBN — Regional Coverage: Kansas City at Boston (4:10 p.m.) OR Cleveland at Minnesota (4:10 p.m.)
7 p.m.
MLBN — Chicago White Sox at St. Louis (7:15 p.m.)
10 p.m.
MLBN — Seattle at Athletics (joined in progress) (9:40 p.m.)
SOCCER (MEN’S)
10 a.m.
NBCSN — English Premier League: Fulham at Liverpool
USA — English Premier League: Hull City at Chelsea
1:30 p.m.
NBC — English Premier League: Everton at Tottenham Hotspur
3 p.m.
USA — English Premier League: Arsenal at Sunderland
TENNIS
4 p.m.
ESPN — WTA: U.S. Open, Championship, New York
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Sunday, Sept. 13
AUTO RACING
6 a.m.
APPLE TV — Formula 1: TAG Heuer Gran Premio de España 2026, MADRING Sur, Madrid
3 p.m.
USA — NASCAR Cup Series: Enjoy Illinois 300 – The Chase, World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, Ill.
COLLEGE SOCCER (WOMEN’S)
Noon
ACCN — Stanford at Duke
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S)
1 p.m.
ESPN2 — Paradise Invitational: TBD, Consolation, Nassau, Bahamas
3 p.m.
ESPN — Wisconsin at Texas
5 p.m.
ESPN — Paradise Invitational: TBD, Championship, Nassau, Bahamas
8 p.m.
ESPN — UCLA at Utah
CYCLING
10 p.m.
NBCSN — UCI: 2026 Vuelta a España, Final Stage (taped)
GOLF
5 a.m.
GOLF — 2026 Solheim Cup: Team U.S. vs. Team Europe – 12 Singles Matches & Closing Ceremony, Bernardus Golf, Cromvoirt, Netherlands
8:30 a.m.
CNBC — DP World Tour: Amgen Irish Open, Final Round, Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, Doonbeg, Ireland
2:30 p.m.
GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: Sanford International, Final Round, Minnehaha Country Club, Sioux Falls, S.D.
5 p.m.
GOLF — Korn Ferry Tour: Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation, Final Round, Vanderbilt Legends Club, Franklin, Tenn.
MLB BASEBALL
1:30 p.m.
MLBN — Regional Coverage: Houston at Tampa Bay (1:40 p.m.) OR Kansas City at Boston (1:35 p.m.)
4:30 p.m.
MLBN — Regional Coverage: Texas at Arizona (joined in progress) (4:10 p.m.) OR Seattle at Athletics (joined in progress) (4:05 p.m.)
7 p.m.
NBCSN — San Diego at San Francisco (7:20 p.m.)
PEACOCK — San Diego at San Francisco (7:20 p.m.)
NFL FOOTBALL
1 p.m.
CBS — Regional Coverage: N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, Baltimore at Indianapolis, Cleveland at Jacksonville OR Buffalo at Houston
FOX — Regional Coverage: Tampa Bay at Cincinnati, New Orleans at Detroit, Atlanta at Pittsburgh OR Chicago at Carolina
4:25 p.m.
CBS — Regional Coverage: Green Bay at Minnesota OR Arizona at L.A. Chargers
FOX — Regional Coverage: Miami at Las Vegas OR Washington at Philadelphia
8:20 p.m.
NBC — Dallas at N.Y. Giants
PEACOCK — Dallas at N.Y. Giants
SOCCER (MEN’S)
9 a.m.
USA — English Premier League: Brighton & Hove Albion at Coventry City
11:30 a.m.
NBCSN — English Premier League: Manchester City at Manchester United
USA — Bundesliga: Bayern Munich at SV Elversberg
SOCCER (WOMEN’S)
1 p.m.
ESPN — NWSL: Boston at Washington
TENNIS
2 p.m.
ABC — ATP: U.S. Open, Championship, New York
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