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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...