Fresno State football welcomes Pac-12 foe Washington State

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Fresno State football welcomes Pac-12 foe Washington State

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno State football is back home this week for the first time in a month.

It’s a break from Mountain West Play as they welcome in their future PAC-12 partner Washington State.

“We didn’t play ‘Bulldog Football’. I mean, plain and simple,” said Tim Skipper, interim head coach.

Fresno State is coming off a devastating 59-14 loss to UNLV on the road.

The loss marked the most points allowed by the Bulldogs since 2015.

“It’s a bad taste that we deserve to taste right now but let’s make sure we never taste it again,” Skipper said.

With four interceptions thrown by three different QBs, including two from starter Mikey Keene.

Offensive Coordinator Pat McCann says it is time to look in the mirror.

“Put our pride and ego aside and say, ‘Hey, what are we doing?’ Because what we’re doing is not effective enough currently,” said McCann.

Through 5 games, Keene has 7 touchdowns compared to 6 interceptions, which McCann attributes to a lack of execution and balance.

“Maybe not pressing to make a play sometimes. when you’re struggling to run the ball the way we have i think that puts a little more pressure on the QB,” said McCann.

The ‘Dogs get to reset this Saturday back at home for the first time in a month against 4-1 Washington State, a team receiving votes for the AP top 25.

“The rankings and all that stuff, I don’t know what it is, I didn’t even look at it. I just look at those guys play and they play very hard,” Skipper said.

It’s the first meeting with the Cougars since a dominating 29-6 win in the 2022 LA Bowl.

“But the names and the players have completely changed so there’s a lot of new people out there,” said Skipper.

Fresno State is tasked with stopping dual-threat signal caller John Mateer.

Averaging more than 90 yards per game on the ground with 5 touchdowns, Mateer leads the cougars in rushing yards and attempts.

“I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a QB have more explosive runs in a non-option type offense,” said Kevin Coyle, defensive coordinator.

With Fresno State set to join the Cougars inside the Pac-12 in 2026

It’s also expected to be the last time the two face each other as non-conference opponents.

“It’s always awesome to be playing at home in front of everybody you know so looking forward to it and can’t wait to see the red wave out there,” said Skipper.

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Former Washington cornerback Pat Fischer passes away at 84

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Former Washington cornerback Pat Fischer passes away at 84

Many of Fischer’s most memorable years in Washington came under George Allen. The cornerback was a key part of Allen’s veteran-heavy “Over the Hill Gang” that helped lead Washington to some of its best performances in decades. Most notable was the 1972 season that saw the Burgundy & Gold compile an NFC-best 11-3 record and clinch its first trip to the Super Bowl.

In the NFC Championship game, Fischer and fellow cornerback Mike Bass put on a show to shut down the Cowboys’ wide receivers. Though Miami would eventually win the Super Bowl the following game, Fischer and the rest of the Washington defense limited the Dolphins to just 69 net passing yards. For his 1972 season, in which he grabbed four interceptions and a fumble recovery, he was named a Second Team All Pro.

Fischer retired after the 1977 season because of a back injury. The following year, he was given the George Halas Award, an honor bestowed by the Pro Football Writers of America to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed.

Once his playing days were over, Fischer settled with his family in Ashburn, Virginia. He was named as a member of Washington’s 80 Greatest list and to the franchise’s Ring of Fame.

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What to know about Iowa vs Washington football on Saturday. Time, TV schedule

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October 7, 2024

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What to know about Iowa vs Washington football on Saturday. Time, TV schedule

The Iowa football team will try to get back on track when it plays host to Washington on Saturday in Iowa City. Kickoff for the Big Ten Conference game is set for 11 a.m. CT at Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa is 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten after losing 35-7 at Ohio State on Oct. 5.

Washington is 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten after a 27-17 home victory vs. Michigan on Oct. 5.

Here’s what you need to know about the Iowa vs. Washington matchup.

Watch Iowa vs. Washington on FUBO (free trial)

How to watch Iowa football vs Washington

TV: FOX

Streaming: FoxSports.com or FUBO (free trial)

Radio: Hawkeye Radio Network

What time does the Iowa vs Washington football game start?

Time: 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 12

Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa

What are the betting odds for Iowa vs Washington?

Betting line: Iowa is favored by 2.5 points

Over/under: 40.5

Info from BetMGM.com

A closer look at Iowa and Washington

IOWA: The Hawkeyes suffered through a frustrating afternoon in Columbus. Trailing 7-0 at halftime, the roof caved in during the second half as quarterback Cade McNamara had three turnovers. Backup QB Brendan Sullivan led the Hawkeyes’ only touchdown drive. Iowa star running back Kaleb Johnson was held to 86 rushing yards in his home state. The good news for Iowa? The remaining seven games on the schedule appear to be winnable.
WASHINGTON: The Huskies outgained Michigan 429-287 in total yards. Will Rogers passed for 271 yards (21-of-31, 2 TDs, 1 INT). Seven receivers caught passes for Washington, led by Keleki Latu’s 7 receptions for 65 yards. Jonah Coleman led the ground game with 80 yards on 18 carries.

Required reading for Iowa football fans

Iowa football schedule 2024

Aug. 31: vs. Illinois State, (W, 40-0)
Sept. 7: vs. Iowa State, (L, 20-19)
Sept. 14: vs. Troy, (W, 38-21)
Sept. 21: at Minnesota, (W, 31-14)
Oct. 5: at Ohio State, (L, 35-7)
Oct. 12: vs. Washington, 11 a.m. CT
Oct. 19: at Michigan State, 6:30 p.m. CT
Oct. 26: vs. Northwestern, 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 2: vs. Wisconsin
Nov. 8: at UCLA, 8 p.m.
Nov. 23: at Maryland
Nov. 29: vs. Nebraska, 6:30 p.m.

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Archdiocese of Washington celebrates annual Red Mass

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October 7, 2024

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Archdiocese of Washington celebrates annual Red Mass

By Daniel Payne

CNA Staff, Oct 7, 2024 / 12:15 pm

The Archdiocese of Washington on Sunday celebrated its annual Red Mass ahead of the opening of the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term, a liturgy that the archdiocese said invokes “God’s guidance and blessing on justices, judges, diplomats, attorneys, and government officials.”

Washington Archbishop Cardinal Wilton Gregory was the principal celebrant at the Mass, while Deacon Darryl Kelley offered the homily. The assembly sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the opening of the Mass.

Attendees at the liturgy included Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. as well as associate Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. Elizabeth Barchas Prelogar, the U.S. solicitor general, was also in attendance.

Red Masses are offered for those who work in all legal professions. The practice dates back to the 13th century.

Washington Archbishop Cardinal Wilton Gregory presides at the archdiocesan Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Credit: Archdiocese of Washington

The Washington archdiocesan Red Mass, held at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in downtown Washington, is sponsored by the John Carroll Society, an organization of Catholic professionals. The group has been sponsoring the Mass for over 70 years.

Kelley in his homily said the Mass was not a “mere social event at the beginning of the judicial year.”

“Today, in this nation’s ongoing work to form a more perfect union in justice, genuine liberty, and the common good, we praise God for the blessings and guidance of the spirit of truth and gifts,” Kelley said.

It is “no coincidence,” Kelley said, that the Red Mass first began centuries ago “when the foundation of our law today was being developed.”

“And the foundation of our law is the common law,” he said, “which is rightly grounded in fundamental principles and right reason.”

The faithful receive Communion at the archdiocesan Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Credit: Archdiocese of Washington

The Red Mass serves as a “recognition that there is a higher, timeless, unwritten, transcendent law of justice, such that law, per se, is something that is discovered, or received — not arbitrarily created or decreed,” the deacon noted.

Quoting the 13th-century English jurist Henry de Bracton, Kelley noted that God “is the author of justice.”

The Mass was preceded by remarks on the history of the John Carroll Society by board of governors member Liz Young.

In addition to the annual Red Mass, the John Carroll Society also sponsors a yearly “Rose Mass,” meant to “invoke God’s blessings on the medical, dental, nursing, and allied workers and the many health care institutions in the Archdiocese of Washington.”

Deacon Darryl Kelley homilizes at the archdiocesan Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Credit: Archdiocese of Washington

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Daniel Payne is a senior editor at Catholic News Agency. He previously worked at the College Fix and Just the News. He lives in Virginia with his family.

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