No. 22 Army (11-2) will face a surprise opponent, Louisiana Tech (5-7), in the Independence Bowl on Saturday in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Bulldogs stepped in as a replacement for Marshall, which withdrew due to a large player exodus via the transfer portal. The Bulldogs weren’t initially slated for a postseason appearance, but the proximity of Shreveport to their Ruston campus made them a natural substitute. Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie, known for his own bowl-game heroics as a quarterback in the 2004 Holiday Bowl, quickly rallied his team after the unexpected invitation. Louisiana Tech faces significant challenges, including the loss of 16 players to the transfer portal. Notable departures include defensive lineman David Blay, the team leader in sacks

Georgetown University is enjoying its best start since the 2017-18 season and aims to keep the momentum rolling as it hosts Coppin State on Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C. The Hoyas (10-2) have won three consecutive games and eight of their last nine, showcasing a remarkable turnaround under head coach Ed Cooley. In his second season at the helm, Cooley has already surpassed the win totals of each of the last three seasons combined. After enduring a challenging 9-23 record in his first season, Cooley rebuilt the roster by bringing in 14 new players. This overhaul has energized the program, and the results are evident on the court. “[Thomas Sorber is] an energy giver. He’s one of these men that

Chestnut Hill, Mass. – Boston College (BC) looks to rebound on Saturday when they host the struggling Fairleigh Dickinson (FDU) Knights in a critical nonconference matchup. BC guard Dion Brown hopes to build on his standout performance last week as the Eagles attempt to regain their footing at home. The Eagles (7-5) have faced recent challenges, losing three of their last four home games, including a stinging 103-77 defeat to SMU. Despite the setback, Brown delivered his best game of the season, scoring 20 points, a sign of his growing leadership on the court. Brown remains optimistic about his team’s chances to bounce back. In addition to Brown’s performance, the Eagles will rely on Donald Hand Jr., who leads the

In their final nonconference matchup of the season, Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jackets will host the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. The game presents a pivotal opportunity for both teams as they prepare to transition into conference play. The Yellow Jackets (5-7) have had a challenging season, particularly against power conference teams. Despite securing wins against lesser opponents like West Georgia, Texas Southern, Charleston Southern, Central Arkansas, and UMBC, Georgia Tech has yet to defeat a high-major program. In their six games against power conference teams, they’ve been outscored by an average of 14.3 points, underscoring a struggle to compete at a higher level. The team’s recent form hasn’t helped matters. They’ve lost four of their last five