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The league's football coaches answered questions from the media on the weekly call.

Donnell Kirkwood rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns and the Minnesota defense showed it is no longer the pushover it has been for decades in a 17-10 victory over Syracuse on Saturday night.

Ryan Nassib hit Jarrod West for the go-ahead touchdown, Ashton Broyld scored on a 22-yard run and Syracuse beat Stony Brook 28-17 Saturday to snap a seven-game losing streak.

Saturday’s game will be the first meeting between Syracuse and Stony Brook.

Matt Barkley threw a career-best six touchdown passes, and Robert Woods was spectacular with 200 all-purpose yards and two scores, to help No. 2 Southern California shake free of Syracuse 42-29 on Saturday.

Saturday’s game will be the fourth meeting between Syracuse and Southern California

The BIG EAST Conference has named Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib, Connecticut linebacker Yawin Smallwood and Temple kicker/punter Brandon McManus the winners of the conference's weekly football honors following the first week of the 2012 season

Backup quarterback Trevor Siemian hit Demetrius Fields for a 9-yard touchdown pass with 44 seconds left and Northwestern held on to beat Syracuse 42-41 Saturday in the teams' season opener.

Saturday’s game will be the 10th meeting between Syracuse and Northwestern in a series that began in 1940.

Saturday’s game will be the 10th meeting between Syracuse and Northwestern in a series that began in 1940.

As a former offensive lineman, Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone takes great pride in the quality of his team’s offensive line. Senior guard Zack Chibane stands out as an excellent pupil of his – both on the field and off.

QB Ryan Nassib leads a group of five returning starters on offense. Nassib enters his third year as the starter ranked fourth in school history in career yards (5,441) and touchdown passes (44).

Check out this Storify recap of BIG EAST Football Summer Kickoff 2012

BIG EAST players appear on national preseason football award watch lists.

Bednarik Award (Top Defensive Player). Trevardo Williams, DE, Connecticut. Aaron Donald, DE, Pittsburgh. Khaseem Greene, LB, Rutgers. ...

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