Maryland nips Navy
Kenny Tate stopped Ricky Dobbs at the goal line with 34 seconds left, and Maryland stunned in-state rival Navy 17-14 on Monday in Baltimore to break a seven-game losing streak that began last October. The Midshipmen held the ball for nearly 19 minutes longer than Maryland and outgained the Terrapins by more than 200 yards.
But in a game influenced by untimely turnovers and huge penalties, the outcome was decided on a gritty goal-line stand. Trailing 17-14 with a fourth down at the 1 in the season opener for both teams, Navy decided to go for the win. Dobbs took the snap, went to his left and was met by Tate, who would not relent to the momentum Dobbs brought to the line.
Coming off a 2-10 season, the Terrapins came in as underdogs against a Navy team that was 10-4 and beat Missouri in the Texas Bowl.
Van Slyke is out for year • Michigan safety Jared Van Slyke will miss the rest of the season because of a clavicle injury. He is a son of former Cardinals baseball player Andy Van Slyke and went to John Burroughs and Southeast Missouri State before arriving at Michigan. Meanwhile, Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said receiver Roy Roundtree (internal bruising) and safety Carvin Johnson (knee strain) are doubtful for Saturday's game at Notre Dame.
Texas makes switch • Texas took only one game to make a change at running back. Tre' Newton will get the start for the No. 5 Longhorns this week against Wyoming after scoring three TDs in Texas' 34-17 season-opening win over Rice. Newton led the Longhorns with 61 yards on the ground. Cody Johnson, who had earned the starting job after an impressive training camp, ran for 59 yards but was ineffective in key short-yardage situations.
Alabama's Dareus remains out • No. 1 Alabama won't appeal defensive end Marcell Dareus's two-game suspension to the NCAA, which is set to end with the Crimson Tide's game Saturday vs. No. 19 Penn State, coach Nick Saban said. Dareus was penalized for accepting nearly $2,000 in improper benefits from an agent on two trips to Miami. As for injured Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram, Saban said the tailback's status is undetermined.
Elsewhere • Wyoming freshman linebacker Ruben Narcisse was killed and three teammates were injured when a pickup drifted off a Colorado highway and crashed Monday after the driver apparently fell asleep, authorities said. ... Oklahoma State could be getting one of its two starting defensive tackles back from injury in time for this Saturday's game against Troy. Coach Mike Gundy said Chris Donaldson should be able to practice this week, but that Shane Jarka will be out for this weekend's game. ... Cincinnati receiver Vidal Hazelton, who suffered a torn knee ligament in the Bearcats' season opener, will miss the rest of the season.
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