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Dimopoulos shines in double OT and Northern Illinois beats Fresno State 28-20 in Idaho Potato Bowl
— Freshman wide receiver George Dimopoulos threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Dane Pardridge on the first play of double overtime and
Northern Illinois wins Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in double OT (1:30)
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Navarro has big first half, Ohio holds off Jacksonville State 30-27 in Cure Bowl
— Parker Navarro ran for three touchdowns and passed for a fourth in the first half and Ohio held off Jacksonville State 30-27 on Friday in the Cure Bowl, the only bowl game featuring two conference champions.
Parker Navarro's 4 first-half TDs lead Ohio to bowl win (1:02)
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Hour 1 - Penix Pressure
Joe Fortenbaugh and Kevin Clark wonder if the Falcons decision to go to Michael Penix Jr. puts more pressure or less presure on the Atlanta front office. Plus, which coach could walk away after the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ohio promotes OC Smith to replace Albin as HC
Ohio promoted offensive coordinator Brian Smith to become its permanent head coach.
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Ohio University interim coach Brian Smith has emerged as the target in the school's head-coaching search, sources told Pete Thamel. He'd replace Tim Albin, who left for Charlotte.
'Thank you very much. We're stopping at Buc-ee's': The 2024 college football season in quotes
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Davenport, South Alabama rally to beat Western Michigan 30-20 at Veterans Bowl
— Bishop Davenport made his second start of the season and accounted for three touchdowns, Jeremiah Webb had six receptions for 182 yards and two TDs on Saturday night and South Alabama rallied to beat Western Michigan 30-23 at the Veterans Bowl.
Bishop Davenport airs it out for 45-yard touchdown pass (0:27)
Wisconsin lands touted TE Koziol via transfer
Tanner Koziol, the No. 2 tight end in ESPN's transfer rankings, has committed to Wisconsin.
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Sources: Charlotte to hire Albin as new coach
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2024 MAC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| Miami (OH) | 7-1 | 8-5 |
| Buffalo | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Bowling Green | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| Western Michigan | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Toledo | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Akron | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| Central Michigan | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Kent State | 0-8 | 0-12 |