Division I Headlines
- ASU Prepares for Big 12 Opener Against Heisman Candidate Sawyer Robertson: Arizona State is getting ready for its first Big 12 conference game against Baylor.1 The Sun Devils will have their hands full with Baylor’s quarterback, Sawyer Robertson, who is a Heisman candidate with impressive stats early in the season.2 ASU’s defense is coming off a strong performance against Texas State and hopes to carry that momentum into Saturday’s game.
- Army-Navy Game Honored with NFF Distinguished American Award: The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame announced that the Army-Navy game will be the 2025 recipient of the NFF Distinguished American Award.3 The award recognizes an individual or entity that has made a significant contribution to the betterment of football and has exhibited leadership qualities.4
- Source: American Athletic Conference (https://theamerican.org/news/2025/9/17/football-army-navy-game-named-2025-recipient-of-the-nff-distinguished-american-award.aspx)
- Utah Utes Offense Boosted by Two-Way Players: Three of Utah’s defensive stars, cornerback Smith Snowden, linebacker Lander Barton, and safety Jackson Bennee, are playing significant snaps on offense as well. This dynamic strategy has helped the Utes’ offense rank among the top in the Big 12 in scoring and rushing yards.
- Source: Associated Press (https://apnews.com/article/utah-utes-football-texas-tech-43a5b44ec62fe155a4a0e3a15f06e811)
- Tennessee Football Announces Gameday Updates: The University of Tennessee’s athletic department has announced several changes for fans attending games at Neyland Stadium, including earlier gate openings and a new route for the “Pride of the Southland” band march.5
- Source: University of Tennessee Athletics (https://utsports.com/news/2025/9/17/tennessee-athletics-announces-football-gameday-updates)
- Georgia Tech’s Haynes King and Omar Daniels Receive National Honors: After a thrilling victory over Clemson, Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King was named the Manning Award Quarterback of the Week, and defensive back Omar Daniels received the Lott IMPACT Trophy.6 King earned the honor after accounting for 314 total yards, while Daniels had a crucial forced fumble and an interception.
- Source: Georgia Tech Athletics (https://ramblinwreck.com/national-honors-fb-250917/)
- TCU and SMU Rivalry Enters a New Era: The long-standing rivalry between TCU and SMU is changing as SMU joins the ACC. With both teams now having more challenging Power Four conference schedules, future matchups are not guaranteed, with the final scheduled game between the two schools set for next year.
- Source: Associated Press (https://apnews.com/article/smu-tcu-dykes-lashlee-swc-53d43d84d0f5cafe9ab300a421d13ee2)
Division II Headlines
- Savannah State Set for First and Longest Road Game at Miles: Savannah State is preparing for a road matchup against Miles, a team that is still searching for its first win of the season.7 Savannah State is looking to build on its recent victory over Shorter.
- Source: Savannah State Athletics (https://ssuathletics.com/news/2025/9/17/football-game-central-savannah-state-at-miles.aspx)
- Wayne State Football on the Road at Wisconsin-La Crosse: After two consecutive losses, Wayne State is on the road again, this time facing Wisconsin-La Crosse. The Warriors will look to secure their first win of the season.
- Source: Wayne State University Athletics (https://wsuathletics.com/news/2025/9/17/football-remains-on-the-road-for-contest-at-wisconsin-la-crosse.aspx)
Division III Headlines
- SUNY Cortland Ranks 24th in AFCA Division III Coaches Poll: SUNY Cortland has earned the No. 24 ranking in the latest AFCA Division III Coaches Poll.8 Meanwhile, SUNY Brockport and Utica University are also receiving votes in the poll.9
- CAA Football Adopts New Technology for 2025 Season: The Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) is implementing several new technologies for the 2025 season, including coach-to-player communication, in-game video for sideline review, and new foul reporting software.10
- Source: Coastal Athletic Association (https://caasports.com/news/2025/9/17/caa-football-stays-at-the-forefront-of-technology-with-new-initiatives-for-the-2025-season.aspx)
- PSAC Football Week 3 Notes Highlight Standout Performances: The PSAC has released its notes for Week 3 of the football season, highlighting key performances from teams like Clarion, which is now 3-0 for the first time since 2015, and individual players like IUP’s Matthew Rueve, who tied a school record with five touchdown passes.
- Source: PSAC Sports (https://psacsports.org/news/2025/9/17/2025-psac-football-week-3-notes.aspx)
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