No. 2 Clemson outlasts Texas A&M 28-26
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Time after time, No. 2 Clemson missed opportunities to close out Texas A&M. In the end, the Tigers stepped up and made the one play they had to make to secure the thrilling win. Kelly Bryant threw for 205 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score to help Clemson escape with the 28-26 victory.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Time after time, No. 2 Clemson missed opportunities to close out Texas A&M. In the end, the Tigers stepped up and made the one play they had to make to secure the thrilling win. Kelly Bryant threw for 205 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score to help Clemson escape with the 28-26 victory.
Murray's 5 total TDs lead No. 6 Oklahoma past UCLA 49-21
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - UCLA coach Chip Kelly believes his day against Oklahoma might have gone better with some help from the Oakland Athletics. The A's selected Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the ninth overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft. They signed him for nearly $5 million but allowed him to come back to school and play football.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - UCLA coach Chip Kelly believes his day against Oklahoma might have gone better with some help from the Oakland Athletics. The A's selected Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the ninth overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft. They signed him for nearly $5 million but allowed him to come back to school and play football.
Turpin ignites No. 16 TCU in rainy 42-12 win over rival SMU
DALLAS (AP) - If No. 16 TCU was looking ahead to a showdown with Ohio State, KaVontae Turpin snapped his fellow Horned Frogs back into the present with another speedy dash to the end zone. Turpin ignited a sluggish team by returning a punt 78 yards for a touchdown before adding a 42-yard scoring catch, and the Horned Frogs pulled away for a delayed and rain-soaked 42-12 victory over Dallas-Fort...
DALLAS (AP) - If No. 16 TCU was looking ahead to a showdown with Ohio State, KaVontae Turpin snapped his fellow Horned Frogs back into the present with another speedy dash to the end zone. Turpin ignited a sluggish team by returning a punt 78 yards for a touchdown before adding a 42-yard scoring catch, and the Horned Frogs pulled away for a delayed and rain-soaked 42-12 victory over Dallas-Fort...
TCU's Patterson views SMU as 50-50 game despite dominance
DALLAS (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson always views SMU as one of those 50-50 games, even though the No. 16 Horned Frogs have pretty much dominated the series since the end of the old Southwest Conference. "I call it that for the simple reason it's a rivalry game," Patterson said. "Everybody comes with emotion."
DALLAS (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson always views SMU as one of those 50-50 games, even though the No. 16 Horned Frogs have pretty much dominated the series since the end of the old Southwest Conference. "I call it that for the simple reason it's a rivalry game," Patterson said. "Everybody comes with emotion."
Texas player treated at hospital after heat illness
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas sophomore offensive lineman Patrick Hudson was taken to a hospital and treated in intensive care this week because of a heat-related illness at practice, coach Tom Herman said Thursday. Hudson, who is 6-foot-4, 335 pounds, had a "full body cramp" Wednesday and was taken by ambulance to a hospital when team trainers couldn't get his body temperature down...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas sophomore offensive lineman Patrick Hudson was taken to a hospital and treated in intensive care this week because of a heat-related illness at practice, coach Tom Herman said Thursday. Hudson, who is 6-foot-4, 335 pounds, had a "full body cramp" Wednesday and was taken by ambulance to a hospital when team trainers couldn't get his body temperature down...
No. 16 TCU going for Iron Skillet at SMU before Ohio State
No. 16 TCU (1-0) at SMU (0-1), Friday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2) Line: TCU by 22½. Series record: TCU leads 50-40-7. WHAT'S AT STAKE?
No. 16 TCU (1-0) at SMU (0-1), Friday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2) Line: TCU by 22½. Series record: TCU leads 50-40-7. WHAT'S AT STAKE?
Former Allen WR Lee Morris earns scholarship at Oklahoma
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma walk-on receiver Lee Morris finally is on scholarship. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley's Twitter account posted a video showing the announcement in front of the team on Monday night, and Morris posted a response a few minutes later. "It's been a dream of mine since I was kid. And now I can proudly say, that I'm playing football at The University of...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma walk-on receiver Lee Morris finally is on scholarship. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley's Twitter account posted a video showing the announcement in front of the team on Monday night, and Morris posted a response a few minutes later. "It's been a dream of mine since I was kid. And now I can proudly say, that I'm playing football at The University of...
Fine's 3 TD passes lift North Texas over SMU 46-23
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine threw for 444 yards and three touchdowns, Kemon Hall had a pick-6 and DeAndre Torrey scored on a 96-yard kickoff return in North Texas' 46-23 win over SMU in a season opener on Saturday night. The Mean Green had a 27-1 first-down advantage and 36-0 lead with 13:11 left to play after Fine threw two TD strikes to Jalen Guyton and one to Nic Smith, and Hall...
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine threw for 444 yards and three touchdowns, Kemon Hall had a pick-6 and DeAndre Torrey scored on a 96-yard kickoff return in North Texas' 46-23 win over SMU in a season opener on Saturday night. The Mean Green had a 27-1 first-down advantage and 36-0 lead with 13:11 left to play after Fine threw two TD strikes to Jalen Guyton and one to Nic Smith, and Hall...
Baylor ends 8-game home losing streak in 55-27 win over ACU
WACO, Texas (AP) - John Lovett rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns, JaMycal Hasty added 102 yards with two scores and Baylor beat FCS team Abilene Christian 55-27 in a season opener Saturday night. The Bears piled up 606 total yards and scored their most points since the 2016 season while snapping an eight-game home losing streak. They were 0-6 at home last year in coach Matt Rhule's...
WACO, Texas (AP) - John Lovett rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns, JaMycal Hasty added 102 yards with two scores and Baylor beat FCS team Abilene Christian 55-27 in a season opener Saturday night. The Bears piled up 606 total yards and scored their most points since the 2016 season while snapping an eight-game home losing streak. They were 0-6 at home last year in coach Matt Rhule's...
Carter injured early in Texas Tech's 47-27 loss to Ole Miss
HOUSTON (AP) - Just after Mississippi piled up more than 500 yards in a blowout of Texas Tech on Saturday quarterback Jordan Ta'amu was asked about his group of receivers led by A.J. Brown, DaMarkus Lodge and D.K. Metcalf. "They're so talented," he said. "They're the best in the nation. I believe that in my heart. I'm grateful they're on my side and I can...
HOUSTON (AP) - Just after Mississippi piled up more than 500 yards in a blowout of Texas Tech on Saturday quarterback Jordan Ta'amu was asked about his group of receivers led by A.J. Brown, DaMarkus Lodge and D.K. Metcalf. "They're so talented," he said. "They're the best in the nation. I believe that in my heart. I'm grateful they're on my side and I can...
Robinson 5 TDs for No. 16 TCU in 55-7 win over Southern
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Shawn Robinson is in a much different position for No. 16 TCU this season. He will remain the No. 1 quarterback as long as he is producing on the field. The dual-threat sophomore, who won his only start last year filling in for an injured senior, is now 2-0. Robinson threw touchdowns to three different receivers and ran for two more scores while playing only the first...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Shawn Robinson is in a much different position for No. 16 TCU this season. He will remain the No. 1 quarterback as long as he is producing on the field. The dual-threat sophomore, who won his only start last year filling in for an injured senior, is now 2-0. Robinson threw touchdowns to three different receivers and ran for two more scores while playing only the first...
Murray leads No. 7 Oklahoma past Florida Atlantic 63-14
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Kyler Murray wasn't worried about replacing Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield as Oklahoma's quarterback. The junior passed for 209 yards and two touchdowns to lead the seventh-ranked Sooners past Florida Atlantic 63-14 on Saturday.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Kyler Murray wasn't worried about replacing Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield as Oklahoma's quarterback. The junior passed for 209 yards and two touchdowns to lead the seventh-ranked Sooners past Florida Atlantic 63-14 on Saturday.
Maryland stuns No. 23 Texas 34-29 for interim coach Canada
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - It was one of those rare occurrences when the sequel proved even more impressive than the original. Maryland emerged from a trying offseason with an emotionally charged 34-29 upset of No. 23 Texas on Saturday, shaking off a lengthy weather delay to provide Matt Canada a satisfying victory in his debut at the Terrapins' interim coach.
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - It was one of those rare occurrences when the sequel proved even more impressive than the original. Maryland emerged from a trying offseason with an emotionally charged 34-29 upset of No. 23 Texas on Saturday, shaking off a lengthy weather delay to provide Matt Canada a satisfying victory in his debut at the Terrapins' interim coach.
Williams has 240 yards rushing as A&M routs Northwestern St.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher has preached about the importance of explosive plays since he took over at Texas A&M. On Thursday night, Trayveon Williams gave his new coach exactly that when he ran 73 yards for a touchdown on the team's third offensive play to get things going in what ended as a 59-7 rout of Northwestern State in Fisher's debut at the school.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher has preached about the importance of explosive plays since he took over at Texas A&M. On Thursday night, Trayveon Williams gave his new coach exactly that when he ran 73 yards for a touchdown on the team's third offensive play to get things going in what ended as a 59-7 rout of Northwestern State in Fisher's debut at the school.
No. 16 TCU not looking past opener vs SWAC team Southern
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson is doing his best to keep everyone from looking ahead to a much-anticipated game in Week 3. The message has at least gotten through to his players before the 16th-ranked Horned Frogs play their season opener Saturday against SWAC team Southern University.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson is doing his best to keep everyone from looking ahead to a much-anticipated game in Week 3. The message has at least gotten through to his players before the 16th-ranked Horned Frogs play their season opener Saturday against SWAC team Southern University.
Ohio St's Meyer pushes back on reasons for suspension
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer is pushing back on the reasons for his three-game suspension with claims that don't fully square with details laid out in the investigation that led to his punishment. Meyer tweeted a statement Friday that he says intends to clarify what he calls incorrect media reports about his suspension.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer is pushing back on the reasons for his three-game suspension with claims that don't fully square with details laid out in the investigation that led to his punishment. Meyer tweeted a statement Friday that he says intends to clarify what he calls incorrect media reports about his suspension.
Cornelius throws 5 TDs in 1st start; Oklahoma St. rolls
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Taylor Cornelius passed for 295 yards and five touchdowns in his first career start to help Oklahoma State defeat Missouri State 58-17 on Thursday night. Cornelius had been Mason Rudolph's backup for most of his career, but Rudolph now is with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cornelius, a fifth-year senior, seized his opportunity by completing 24 of 34 passes and rushing...
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Taylor Cornelius passed for 295 yards and five touchdowns in his first career start to help Oklahoma State defeat Missouri State 58-17 on Thursday night. Cornelius had been Mason Rudolph's backup for most of his career, but Rudolph now is with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cornelius, a fifth-year senior, seized his opportunity by completing 24 of 34 passes and rushing...
Herman says he'll talk to NCAA if asked about strip club
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas football coach Tom Herman said he's willing to talk to the NCAA about a visit to a Florida strip club with Zach Smith when both were Ohio State assistants. Ohio State this week identified Herman as the assistant with Smith at the club, a visit that was revealed in an Ohio State investigation into how Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer handled domestic abuse...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas football coach Tom Herman said he's willing to talk to the NCAA about a visit to a Florida strip club with Zach Smith when both were Ohio State assistants. Ohio State this week identified Herman as the assistant with Smith at the club, a visit that was revealed in an Ohio State investigation into how Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer handled domestic abuse...
Fisher makes debut with Texas A&M against Demons
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher makes his debut at Texas A&M on Thursday night against Northwestern State in what will be his team's only tuneup before a huge test against second-ranked Clemson. Fisher left Florida State for a 10-year, $75 million contract with the Aggies that comes with the expectation that he'll elevate Texas A&M into college football's...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher makes his debut at Texas A&M on Thursday night against Northwestern State in what will be his team's only tuneup before a huge test against second-ranked Clemson. Fisher left Florida State for a 10-year, $75 million contract with the Aggies that comes with the expectation that he'll elevate Texas A&M into college football's...
Baylor QB spot still up for grabs between Brewer, McClendon
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baylor's depth chart lists returning starter Charlie Brewer or graduate transfer Jalan McClendon as the quarterback, and coach Matt Rhule still isn't ready to say which one will take the first snap of the season. "I probably won't name a starter until Friday night to the guys. I'm going to see how they prepare all week. I think both guys have been...
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baylor's depth chart lists returning starter Charlie Brewer or graduate transfer Jalan McClendon as the quarterback, and coach Matt Rhule still isn't ready to say which one will take the first snap of the season. "I probably won't name a starter until Friday night to the guys. I'm going to see how they prepare all week. I think both guys have been...