Record setting events

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Isaiah Simmons (11) and Denzel Johnson react after making a defensive play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C. Simmons was selected to The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, and named Defensive Player of the Year, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)

Can Clemson's versatile defenders flummox LSU and Burrow?

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2020 06:02 PM EST

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Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

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Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) warms up before the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game between LSU and Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

No. 1 LSU's Burrow's 7 TD passes ties record for bowl game

Dec. 28, 2019 06:17 PM EST

NCAA college football player, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)

LSU QB Joe Burrow wins Heisman Trophy in landslide vote

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2019 09:03 PM EST

Record-breaking Montana swamps SE Louisiana in FCS 73-28

By Fritz Neighbor Dec. 07, 2019 07:04 PM EST
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Grizzlies took a week off and then set some records. Dalton Sneed threw five touchdown passes and Marcus...

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Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

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Nov. 28 1906 — Tommy Burns fights to a 20-round draw with light heavyweight Jack O'Brien in a world heavyweight title bout in Los Angeles. ...

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Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon, right, moves to hug coach Mike Leach after the team's 54-53 win over Oregon State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

STAT WATCH: Washington St. QB sets 3 national season highs

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2019 03:26 AM EST

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Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the...

Wake Forest running back Cade Carney, right, breaks free from Duke cornerback Leonard Johnson as he runs for an 18-yard touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. Wake Forest won 39-27. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Sciba sets kicking record, helps Wake Forest beat Duke 39-27

Nov. 23, 2019 11:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Yale's JP Shohfi, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a first half touchdown against Harvard during an NCAA college football game in New Haven, Conn. Yale quarterback Kurt Rawlings has rewritten the school's record books for passing, throwing the ball to Shohfi and Reed Klubnik, who he convinced to come with him to the Ivy League. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Yale quarterback, receivers rewriting school record book

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Yale quarterback Kurt Rawlings plays against Harvard during an NCAA college football game in New Haven, Conn. Rawlings has rewritten the school's record books for passing, throwing the ball to two receivers he convinced to come with him to the Ivy League. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Harvard at Yale 11/18/2017

Nov. 22, 2019 11:59 AM EST

Perry sets record, leads Brown past Columbia 48-24

Nov. 16, 2019 05:28 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — EJ Perry threw for three touchdowns, ran for another and set the Brown single-season record for total offense in a 48-24 win over Columbia on...

Rawlings tosses 6 TDs, Yale eases by Princeton 51-14

Nov. 16, 2019 05:03 PM EST
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Kurt Rawlings threw for six touchdowns to set a Yale program record and the Bulldogs cruised past Princeton 51-14 on Saturday. ...

Miami quarterback Jarren Williams (15) scrambles as he is rushed by Louisville linebacker Dorian Etheridge (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Williams set a school record with six touchdown passes as Miami defeated Louisville 52-27. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Williams (6 TDs) sets Miami mark, Canes top Louisville 52-27

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 09, 2019 07:09 PM EST

William & Mary sets record in 55-19 romp past Rhode Island

Nov. 09, 2019 05:54 PM EST
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Hollis Mathis passed for a touchdown and rushed for two more as William & Mary set a school rushing record while clobbering Rhode...