Ben Roethlisberger’s suspension has been reduced from six games to four by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.













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With that memorable Fiesta Bowl, Boise State was a loveable toy. Now as the Broncos boast legitimate title hopes, they pose an actual threat and the big boys aren't enamored anymore, Dennis Dodd says in Weekend Watch List.



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Looking for the first upset of the season? Look no further. Jordan Wynn throws for three TDs as Utah stuns 15th-ranked Pittsburgh 27-24 in OT. The Utes’ home-field advantage comes through once again, Michael Black says.













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Max Hall, the undrafted rookie from BYU completed 7 of 9 passes for 126 yards and scored on a 6-yard run in the Cardinals' 20-10 victory Thursday night over a Washington Redskins team made up almost entirely of reserves.



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Utah freshman Brian Blechen intercepted a pass on the first play of overtime, setting Joe Phillips for a 21-yard field goal that gave the Utes a 27-24 victory against No. 15 Pittsburgh on Thursday night.



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North Carolina receiver Greg Little won’t travel to Atlanta for the 18th-ranked Tar Heels’ opener against No. 21 LSU due to the ongoing NCAA investigation at the school, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday night.













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Chase Utley drove in six runs and hit a grand slam to cap a nine-run seventh inning Thursday night as the Philadelphia Phillies overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 12-11.



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Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich, expected to replace Ben Roethlisberger during his suspension, injured his left knee in the second quarter as Pittsburgh beat the starter-less Panthers 19-3 on Thursday night.



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Jacory Harris completed 12 of 15 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns before sitting out the second half, and the 13th-ranked Hurricanes got their first shutout since 2006 by beating overmatched Florida A&M 45-0 to open the season Thursday night.



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