UCLA takes advantage of Tennessee miscues, wins 19-15 on the roadKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UCLA stopped Tennessee’s Montario Hardesty on fourth-and-2 in the closing minutes and the Bruins made it two in a row against the Volunteers with a 19-15 victory Saturday. Bears QB Kirby scores twice as Missouri State tops Tennessee-Martin 24-14SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Quarterback Cody Kirby ran for 36 yards and a touchdown and threw for another 103 yards to lead Missouri State to a 24-14 win over Tennessee-Martin Saturday. Tebow accounts for 5 TDs as top-ranked Gators roll in rain over Troy, 56-6GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No. 1 Florida finished its “preseason” undefeated and unchallenged. Scaife calls defensive player of year’s hit “cheap shot” after game, Titans coach disagreesNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee tight end Bo Scaife called James Harrison’s shot on his left leg a “cheap shot” in the locker room after the game. Titans coach Jeff Fisher doesn’t agree. Ben Roethlisberger’s 20th career comeback leads Steelers to 13-10 win over Titans in OTPITTSBURGH — The game lasted 64½ minutes, yet it seemed only eight minutes mattered to Ben Roethlisberger. The two minutes at the end of the first half. The two minutes at the end of the second half. And the slightly more than four minutes in overtime that decided a Titans-Steelers game controlled by two of the NFL’s best and most physical defenses, except when Roethlisberger had the ball in his hands and little time to work with. Roethlisberger throws for 363 yards and Steelers beat Titans 13-10 in OT on Reed’s field goalPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers apparently are going to stay with this Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes combination until somebody beats them. Big Ben’s arm leads Steelers past Titans 13-10 in OTPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers apparently are going to stay with this Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes combination until somebody beats them. Roethlisberger, Collins trade TD passes late in 1st half; Steelers, Titans tied at 10 after 4PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger and Kerry Collins threw touchdown passes 34 seconds apart late in the first half and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans were tied at 10 at the end of regulation in the NFL’s opening night Thursday. Sweeney accounts for 2 TDs in Tennessee Tech’s dominating 51-10 win against NAIA PikevilleCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Lee Sweeney threw for 187 yards and accounted for two touchdowns to help Tennessee Tech dominate Pikeville 51-10 on Thursday night. Roethlisberger, Collins trade TD passes late in 1st half; Steelers, Titans tied at 7 after 3PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger and Kerry Collins threw touchdown passes 34 seconds apart during the final 1:22 of the first half and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans were tied at 7 through three quarters in the NFL’s opening night Thursday. Roethlisberger, Collins trade TD passes late in half; Steelers, Titans tied at 7 at halfPITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger and Kerry Collins threw touchdown passes 34 seconds apart during the final 1:22 of the first half and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans were tied at 7 at halftime in the NFL’s opening night Thursday. Titans’ defense shuts down the Steelers as game is scoreless after the first quarterPITTSBURGH — The Tennessee Titans’ defense shut down the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the teams were in a scoreless tie through one quarter in the NFL’s opening night Thursday. Pittsburgh had 1 yard of offense through its first three possessions — two rushing and minus-1 passing — was 0 for 4 on third-down conversions and allowed Tennessee to sack Ben Roethlisberger twice. Don’t tread on me: Steelers not expecting Towel Tromp II from TitansPITTSBURGH — The stomping their Terrible Towel took on the Tennessee Titans’ sideline last December was nothing compared to the trampling the Pittsburgh Steelers took on the field. Thursday’s NFL CapsuleOPENING LINE_Steelers by 5½. RECORD VS. SPREAD_Tennessee 12-4-1, Pittsburgh 11-8. Former NFL linebacker Dwayne Rudd pleads guilty to failure to pay $540,000 in child supportNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL linebacker Dwayne Rudd has pleaded guilty to failing to pay more than $540,000 in child support. Iverson tweets he’s going to Memphis; reported agreement to 1-year dealMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Allen Iverson will be a fan attraction for the Memphis Grizzlies — from the very beginning. NFL 2009: Super Bowl or bust for Titans after playoff loss ruined NFL’s best season in 2008NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The motto for this year’s Tennessee Titans is simple: Finish what they couldn’t a year ago. NFL Standings
Sleepless nights for WR eager to play against Steelers but recovering from injuryNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Receiver Nate Washington wants to play so much with his new Tennessee teammates against the franchise that gave him his NFL start in Pittsburgh he can’t sleep through the night. Hot seat: Mississippi LT Bradley Sowell survives first start as Michael Oher’s replacementMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mississippi left tackle Bradley Sowell learned a lot of things in his difficult first game as all-American Michael Oher’s replacement. Grizzlies owner, staff meet with Allen Iverson as sides move closer to completing dealMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The owner of the Memphis Grizzlies and the team’s staff met with Allen Iverson on Monday, moving closer to a deal bringing the veteran guard to a young team. QB Jevan Snead’s 2 late TDs give No. 8 Mississippi 45-14 win over MemphisMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jevan Snead sure knows how to finish. Titans: Still bitter over missed chance at Pittsburgh, see champs as chance for fast startNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans know last season is long gone and Thursday night’s NFL season opener with Pittsburgh is the start of the chase for a new championship. Kevin Atkins throws 3 touchdowns to lead Alabama A&M past Tennessee State 24-7NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kevin Atkins passed for 232 yards and three touchdowns to lead Alabama A&M to a 24-7 win over Tennessee State on Saturday in the 11th John Merritt Classic. White, Holt combine for more than 350 yards to lead Austin Peay past Newberry 34-23CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Ryan White ran for 210 yards and Terrence Holt added 152 yards on the ground and two touchdowns to lead Austin Peay to a 34-23 on Saturday night. Vanderbilt routs Western Carolina 45-0 as Norman runs for 2 TDs in openerNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Warren Norman ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns to lead Vanderbilt to a 45-0 victory over Western Carolina on Saturday night. Titans release LB Fowler, CB Faggins along with returner Jones in reaching 53-man rosterNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans released linebacker Ryan Fowler on Saturday along with 21 other players in trimming down their roster, cutting loose a player who lost his starting job to Stephen Tulloch during the 2008 season. Saturday’s College FootballEAST Albany, N.Y. 55, Duquesne 10 Army 16, Vanderbilt 13, OT In first game as Tennessee coach, Lane Kiffin gets 63-7 rout over W. KentuckyKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Jonathan Crompton threw five touchdown passes Saturday, leading Tennessee to a 63-7 rout of Western Kentucky and its first win under new coach Lane Kiffin. Chattanooga defeats D-II Glenville St. 30-13 as Awuah scores 2 TDs in coach’s debutCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chris Awuah rushed for two touchdowns and B.J. Coleman threw for another, leading Chattanooga to a 30-13 win over Glenville State on Thursday night. Tenn.-Martin racks up 555 yards on offense in a 56-0 win over Iowa WesleyanMARTIN, Tenn. — Miguel Barnes ran for 115 yards and three touchdowns to lead Tennessee-Martin to a 56-0 win over Iowa Wesleyan on Thursday night. Rodgers, Collins play series each, Young scores twice as Titans beat Packers 27-13 in finaleNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vince Young ran for a touchdown and threw for another in his strongest performance this preseason, and the Tennessee Titans beat the Green Bay Packers 27-13 on Thursday night. Veteran Titans punter Craig Hentrich ‘feels great’ after diet change helps him drop 29 poundsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Craig Hentrich knew he had to do something drastic if he wanted to return for a 16th NFL season. No win, but Fisher happy with crisp Collins, Tennessee offense, mixed with improved defenseNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee didn’t leave Cleveland with a win. What Jeff Fisher saw out of his Titans might be as good as a victory. Brady Quinn throws TD pass in Browns’ 23-17 win vs. Titans; takes slight edge over AndersonCLEVELAND — One perfect pass may have pushed Brady Quinn over the top. |