LOCAL GAMES
Navy at Louisiana Tech
Where » Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, La.
When » Saturday, 7 p.m.
TV » ESPN3; Radio » 1500 AM, 1050 AM
Two struggling offenses square off. Navy (1-1), a 32-14 winner over Louisiana Tech last year, had 109 yards rushing last week in a 13-7 win over Georgia Southern, its lowest mark in a game in eight years. Louisiana Tech (1-1) already has played three different quarterbacks, none of them the player who was named the starter last month.
Georgetown at Yale
Where » Yale Bowl, New Haven, Conn.
When » Saturday, noon
After going winless in 2009, Georgetown is 2-0 for the first time since 1999. Junior DE Andrew Schaetzke was named FCS national defensive player of the week after making eight tackles, including four for losses totaling 23 yards, in a 28-24 win over Lafayette. It was Georgetown’s first Patriot League victory since 2007.
McDaniel at Catholic
Where » Cardinal Stadium
When » Saturday, noon
Defensive-minded McDaniel (2-0), which has surrendered just 10 points, plays explosive Catholic (2-0). In a 42-32 win over Apprentice, Catholic sophomore QB Greg Cordivari completed 21 of 27 passes for 304 yards and five touchdowns. Freshman Michael Pitsenberger (Walter Johnson) has rushed for 232 yards.
Florida A&M at Howard
Where » Greene Stadium
When » Saturday, 1 p.m.
In each of the last five years, Florida A&M (1-1) has scored at least 30 points in beating Howard (0-2). The Bison, who have not had a winning season since 2004, have lost seven straight games. But there were positive signs in the first half of a 31-21 loss to Hampton last Saturday, a game that was tied at the intermission. — Kevin Dunleavy
UNDER THE RADAR GAMES
Kent State at Penn State
Where » Beaver Stadium, State College, Pa.
When » Saturday, noon
TV » ESPN2
Bounce-back game for the Nittany Lions (1-1), who were rolled 24-3 last week at No. 1 Alabama. Penn State coach Joe Paterno said this week he isn’t concerned about senior RB Evan Royster’s early-season struggles (3.6 ypc). The Golden Flashes (1-1) lost last week to Boston College 26-13.
Baylor at No. 6 TCU
Where » Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, Texas
When » Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
TV » VERSUS
So far, so good for the BCS-busting Horned Frogs (2-0), who crushed Tennessee Tech 62-7 on Saturday behind two rushing touchdowns from sophomore RB Matthew Tucker. Baylor, which finished 4-8 each of the last two seasons, is off to a 2-0 start, outscoring Sam Houston State and Buffalo 68-9.
Mississippi State at No. 12 LSU
Where » Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, La.
When » Saturday, 7 p.m.
TV » ESPNU
After soundly drumming Vanderbilt 27-3 last week, the Tigers (2-0) face another perennial SEC softie in Mississippi State (1-1). LSU fans be leery, however, because the Bulldogs have played the Tigers tough in their last two meetings — a 34-24 loss in Baton Rouge in 2008 and a 30-26 defeat in Starkville last season.
Notre Dame at Michigan State
Where » Spartan Stadium East Lansing, Mich.
When » Saturday, 8 p.m.
TV » ABC
Week 3 of the Brian Kelly era has the Irish in East Lansing. Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist, who missed part of last week’s 28-24 loss to Michigan, was pronounced fit to play earlier this week. Notre Dame (1-1) and Michigan State (2-0) have split their last eight meetings.
Wake Forest at No. 20 Stanford
Where » Stanford (Calif.) Stadium
When » Saturday, 11:15 p.m.
TV » ESPN2
Stanford (2-0), steadily improving year after year under coach John Harbaugh, steamrolled UCLA 35-0 last week. Junior QB Andrew Luck has thrown for 467 yards and six touchdowns in the first two weeks of the season. Wake Forest (2-0) has scored 107 points in wins over Presbyterian and Duke. — James Irwin
