Campus Connect: College Sports, Entertainment & Viral News – 10/2

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Turn up, it’s Tuesday, Oct. 2. College life can be busy, so at times it can be tough to keep up with the daily news cycle. That’s why we bring you Campus Connect, where you can catch the latest news in college sports and entertainment to keep on top of the buzz that everyone on campus will be talking about.
What happened last night? What events are coming up today? We have you covered with all of that and more.
Let’s dive right in.


College Sports News

Christion Abercrombie, a member of the Tennessee State football team, is in critical condition after a hit during a game on Saturday, Sept. 29. Abercrombie collapsed on the sideline after complaining to trainers about a headache. He then underwent emergency surgery at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.


The FCS wrapped up an exciting Week 5 of the 2018 college football season which means it’s time for the updated rankings. On Monday, October 1, the American Football Coaches Association unveiled the updated AFCA FCS Coaches’ Poll ahead of Week 6.


COED Girl of the Day

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Meet Chelsea Jackson, a member of the University of Tennessee cheerleading squad.


Entertainment News

Ahead of UFC 229, let’s take a look at a full breakdown of Conor McGregor’s striking.


Whoever had this idea at the Johnnie Walker and/or Game Of Thrones pitch meeting needs to be put in a position of power within the company because this is just utterly brilliant marketing — a true match made in heaven. In fact, it’s shocking it’s taken this long for such a partnership to exist.


Viral Clip of the Day


A fight broke out between LaMelo Ball and a member of Lithuanian basketball club Dzukija on Monday, Oct. 1 when the Dzukija player instigated an altercation. The Dzukija player hit the youngest Ball brother in the face before Ball retaliated by slapping his opponent back in the face.


Food of the Day

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If you love pepperoni on your pizza, this is exactly what you need to be eating.

Campus Connect: College Sports, Entertainment & Viral News – 10/1
Campus Connect: College Sports, Entertainment & Viral News – 10/1