In a conference of 13 teams, after just a few weeks, only three teams are undefeated.
The Liberty D1AA is full of major questions, what with some teams moving in from NCR D1, and some coach changes, and your regular yearly changes. So, really, who knows who will be strong?
Victories by Northeaster, Boston College, and ... Buffalo leave those teams unbeaten.
Northeastern
NU edged Iona 26-24 Sunday in a clash of two teams that had started 2-0.
The Huskies took an early 14-0 lead over the Gaels, but Iona stormed back and led late in the match.
With time winding down, captain and flyhalf Harry Johnston scored to win the game for Northeastern.
The Huskies were led defensively by front-rowers Jake Pobjoy and Nate Hirsch. Those two both racked up high tackle counts, and, ultimately, it was the hard work on D against a tough Iona side that was a major factor.
"The difference was discipline," said Northeastern Head Coach Ed Tubridy. "Iona had a few more penalties than us and it hurt them, especially when they got into good territory."
With the win, Northeastern is now 3-0.
Boston College
Boston College handed Columbia their first conference loss of the season, winning impressively 66-14.
Despite the big score it was a slow start for the Eagles and Head Coach Rob Conway said his team failed to really capitalize one scoring chances and possession in the first 15 minutes.
"We were deep inside of the Columbia 22, but it took a while," said Conway. "Eventually we got into a good rhythm."
Because of a bye week and then the big Nor'easter that slammed New England, BC hasn't played in three weeks and this early in the fall that was something the team had to deal with.
However, once it came together the tries came.
