big east roundup

big east roundup

Saturday’s games

Cincinnati 59, Akron 14

CINCINNATI

Zach Collaros threw for a touchdown and ran for another Saturday, and Cincinnati’s defense returned three turnovers for touchdowns in the first half. The Bearcats (2-1) got ahead 49-0 in the first half and rested most of their starters, getting ready for a game Thursday night at home against North Carolina State. Both of the Bearcats’ wins have come against overmatched opponents. They beat Austin Peay 72-10 in the opener, then got manhandled at Tennessee 45-23. Akron (0-3) has been outscored 142-17 while losing to Ohio State, Temple and Cincinnati. The Zips have dropped 16 consecutive road games since 2008. Their quarterbacks had a particularly tough time in this one, combining for five turnovers. The Bearcats returned one fumble and two interceptions for scores.

No. 18 West Virginia 37, Maryland 31

COLLEGE PARK, MD.

Geno Smith threw for a career-high 388 yards, and No. 18 West Virginia withstood a furious comeback by Maryland. After the Mountaineers (3-0) let a 24-point lead dwindle to 34-31 with 10:29 remaining, Smith directed a 14-play, 65-yard drive that produced a field goal with 4:42 left. The Terrapins (1-1) then moved to the West Virginia 35 before Eain Smith intercepted a Danny O’Brien pass with 1:13 remaining to saddle coach Randy Edsall with his first defeat at Maryland.

No. 20 South Florida 70, Florida A&M 17

TAMPA, FLA.

B.J. Daniels threw for a career-high 382 yards and four touchdowns, pacing South Florida.

Louisville 24, Kentucky 17

LEXINGTON, KY.

Teddy Bridgewater threw two touchdown passes as Louisville held off Kentucky to end a four-game losing skid to its in-state rival.

Associated Press