Colandrea’s two TD passes and stout defense lifts unbeaten Nebraska past Michigan State, 31-13

September 28, 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two first-half touchdowns as undefeated Nebraska pulled away to a 31-13 win over mistake-prone Michigan State in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday. Vincent Genatone scored twice for Nebraska (4-0, 1-0) while Mekhi Nelson rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown. Kwazi Gilmer caught three passes for 63 yards, including a 44-yard score. "Really fired up for the guys," Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule said. "It's a great first step." The Cornhuskers' defense held the Spartans to 252 total yards, recorded six sacks ...

No. 17 Iowa drives for last-play TD to beat No. 18 Michigan 20-19

September 28, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In the same stadium where Michigan was given an extra second in a controversial win over Western Michigan, the Iowa Hawkeyes took full advantage of having one more snap with two ticks on the clock. Hank Brown threw a game-ending, 16-yard touchdown pass to Reece Vander ...

Mensah throws for 338 yards and 3 TDs, No. 6 Miami rolls past Central Michigan 52-3

September 28, 2026

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Darian Mensah was almost perfect, again. And No. 6 Miami got through September with a perfect record, again. Mensah passed for 338 yards and three touchdowns, plus ran for another score as Miami capped an unbeaten September by topping Central Michigan 52-3 on Saturday ...

Yohandry Morales homers, Nationals bullpen hangs on for a 4-2 win over the Tigers

September 25, 2026

DETROIT — Yohandy Morales homered for the second time in three games and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday. Washington has won eight of its last 11 games. Detroit has lost six of eight. Will Dion (2-2) picked up the win despite giving up three hits and one run in two innings of relief. Yovanny Cruz got the final four outs for his first save. Framber Valdez (10-12) took the loss, allowing two runs in 5 1/3 innings. The Nationals ended the scoreless tie with three straight singles to start the sixth. Base hits by Andres Chaparro and Brady House put ...

CJ Abrams homers twice, drives in three runs as Nationals beat Tigers 3-1

September 24, 2026

DETROIT — CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. The Nationals won for the seventh time in 10 games, while Detroit dropped to 2-5 in its last seven. The Tigers have scored exactly one run in all five losses, while scoring nine and 11 runs in the two wins. Both teams are 74-84 with four games left in the season. Jackson Kent (2-4) picked up the win in relief of Nationals opener Riley Cornelio. Kent pitched four innings, allowing one unearned run on six hits and two ...

River Ryan makes strong debut and Tigers hit 3 home runs in 9-2 win over Nationals

September 23, 2026

DETROIT — River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2 on Monday night, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race. Ryan, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tarik Skubal trade, pitched three scoreless innings. He allowed two hits and a walk with two strikeouts. Ryan is expected to start again in the season finale Sunday — the day after Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his final major league start. Keider Montero (10-9) pitched four scoreless innings in relief of ...