The Shotgun/Throwdown (9/11/18): Gary Jennings Moves to Third Nationally with Four Touchdown Receptions

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WV MetroNews – Gary Jennings finds scoring touch, currently 3rd nationally in TDs
Gary Jennings found the end zone three times against Youngstown State, which made him the seventh WVU player in school history to have three receiving touchdowns in a game. Those plays also boosted Jennings to third in the country in receiving touchdowns so far this season.

WVU football: Holgorsen, Mountaineers used to 'weather games' by now | WVU Gameday | wvgazettemail.com
West Virginia football coach Dana Holgorsen is no stranger to poor weather conditions during his time with the Mountaineers.

Poll Watch: West Virginia Stays In Top 15 - The Smoking Musket
The national polls remain relatively similar this week, as the Mountaineers stay in the top 15.

WV MetroNews – Three Guys Before The Game – Post Penguins Party
Penguins, hurricanes, and penalties are just a few of the topics that Tony Caridi and the crew will cover in the Post Penguins episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

Kickoff Time Set for WVU’s Conference Opener against K-State - The Smoking Musket
Mountaineer fans avoid a noon kickoff once again, as the Kansas State home game has been set to kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Around the Big 12

Big 12 football notebook: Injured RB Rodney Anderson still a presence for Oklahoma | WVU Gameday | wvgazettemail.com
Rodney Anderson emerged as one of the top running backs in the Big 12 and looked to have a breakout year for Oklahoma, but after a season ended injury, Anderson will have to find other ways to contribute for the Sooners.

College Sports: Texas Tech QB McLane Carter's status still uncertain for Week 3 vs. Houston, will be reevaluated Tuesday | SportsDay
After suffering a high-ankle sprain in the first quarter of a season-opening loss to Ole Miss, Texas Tech's starting quarterback McLane Carter then missed the second game of the season against Lamar.

Iowa State quarterback Kyle Kempt's injury not as serious as initially thought
It appears that the Cyclones will no be losing their quarterback for a long period of time following his recent injury.

Around the NCAA

How Trevor Lawrence and Kelly Bryant complement each other at Clemson - SBNation.com
Clemson’s senior is so steady it’s a skill, and the freshman is already good at the main thing the senior lacks.

Boise State’s UConn beatdown broke recent college football records - SBNation.com
Boise State took it to UConn in a record breaking, blowout win this past weekend.

Washington Huskies’ ESPN feud continues with Mark Jones tweet - SBNation.com
Washington fans do not like when their team's schedule is criticized or joked about, especially if that criticism is coming from ESPN.

Miami and Florida State lead in 2019 Sunshine State recruiting - SBNation.com
Miami and Florida State are way out in front of the Gators when it comes to recruiting in Florida.

Monday Night Football 2018: Live results & highlights from Jets-Lions, Rams-Raiders - SBNation.com
Check out the results and highlights from the first week of Monday Night Football.

USA vs. Mexico, 2018 friendly: What to watch for - Stars and Stripes FC
The rivalry resumes in Nashville tonight on ESPN.

MLB Playoffs 2018: Eliminated and postseason-bound team tracker - SBNation.com
Tracking all of the eliminations and tickets punched as the MLB postseason nears.

How the NBA supermax contract effectively ended the individual max for most players - SBNation.com
The "supermax" has worked for some teams, but not for everyone.

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