Mond accounts for 3 TDs as Texas A&M handles ULM 48-10
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Kellen Mond ran for two touchdowns and threw for a third to give Texas A&M a 48-10 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night. Mond had a 7-yard scoring run in the second quarter and the Aggies returned a blocked field-goal attempt for a touchdown to build a 24-10 halftime lead.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Kellen Mond ran for two touchdowns and threw for a third to give Texas A&M a 48-10 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night. Mond had a 7-yard scoring run in the second quarter and the Aggies returned a blocked field-goal attempt for a touchdown to build a 24-10 halftime lead.
Bowman 605 yards, 5 TDs in Texas Tech 63-49 win over Houston
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech true freshman quarterback Alan Bowman threw for 605 yards with five touchdowns - three to Antoine Wesley who set a school record with 261 yards receiving - and the Red Raiders beat Houston 63-49 on Saturday.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech true freshman quarterback Alan Bowman threw for 605 yards with five touchdowns - three to Antoine Wesley who set a school record with 261 yards receiving - and the Red Raiders beat Houston 63-49 on Saturday.
North Texas stuns Arkansas in 44-17 rout
FAYETTVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Mason Fine threw for 281 yards and threw for a touchdown to lead North Texas to its first win over a Southeastern Conference opponent in more than 40 years with a 44-17 victory over Arkansas on Saturday. Fine completed 24 of 45 passes and also rushed for a score for the Mean Green, which won for the first time in 10 games against the Razorbacks and is 3-0 to start the...
FAYETTVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Mason Fine threw for 281 yards and threw for a touchdown to lead North Texas to its first win over a Southeastern Conference opponent in more than 40 years with a 44-17 victory over Arkansas on Saturday. Fine completed 24 of 45 passes and also rushed for a score for the Mean Green, which won for the first time in 10 games against the Razorbacks and is 3-0 to start the...
Harris 3 TDs in first start as Duke beats Baylor 40-27
WACO, Texas (AP) - Quentin Harris threw for 174 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start for Duke, and the Blue Devils won 40-27 at Baylor on Saturday while their home state of North Carolina was being inundated with rain from Tropical Storm Florence. The Blue Devils (3-0) traveled to Texas on Thursday, a day earlier than usual to get out before Florence made landfall along the...
WACO, Texas (AP) - Quentin Harris threw for 174 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start for Duke, and the Blue Devils won 40-27 at Baylor on Saturday while their home state of North Carolina was being inundated with rain from Tropical Storm Florence. The Blue Devils (3-0) traveled to Texas on Thursday, a day earlier than usual to get out before Florence made landfall along the...
Cornelius leads No. 24 Oklahoma St. past No. 17 Boise St.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Taylor Cornelius ran for two touchdowns and passed for another to help No. 24 Oklahoma State beat No. 17 Boise State 44-21 on Saturday. Cornelius, a fifth-year senior who waited his turn behind Mason Rudolph, passed for 243 yards and ran for 41. Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Cornelius played well and found a rhythm in his first career start against a ranked...
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Taylor Cornelius ran for two touchdowns and passed for another to help No. 24 Oklahoma State beat No. 17 Boise State 44-21 on Saturday. Cornelius, a fifth-year senior who waited his turn behind Mason Rudolph, passed for 243 yards and ran for 41. Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Cornelius played well and found a rhythm in his first career start against a ranked...
Murray and No. 5 Oklahoma hold off Iowa State 37-27
AMES, Iowa (AP) - At times it felt as though it might happen all over again to Oklahoma, which couldn't shake pesky Iowa State for the second consecutive year. This time the Sooners survived - thanks to an All-America-type performance from their new star quarterback. Kyler Murray threw for 348 yards and three touchdowns and the fifth-ranked Sooners held off Iowa State 37-27 on Saturday in...
AMES, Iowa (AP) - At times it felt as though it might happen all over again to Oklahoma, which couldn't shake pesky Iowa State for the second consecutive year. This time the Sooners survived - thanks to an All-America-type performance from their new star quarterback. Kyler Murray threw for 348 yards and three touchdowns and the fifth-ranked Sooners held off Iowa State 37-27 on Saturday in...
Texas and USC in early-season fight for survival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Southern California-Texas rematch was supposed to be an early-season blockbuster. With both programs struggling, it feels more like a fight for survival, and the pressure is mounting to find a win to keep their seasons from spinning off course. The No. 22 Trojans (1-1) and Longhorns (1-1) meet Saturday night with both teams facing questions about their quarterbacks and...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Southern California-Texas rematch was supposed to be an early-season blockbuster. With both programs struggling, it feels more like a fight for survival, and the pressure is mounting to find a win to keep their seasons from spinning off course. The No. 22 Trojans (1-1) and Longhorns (1-1) meet Saturday night with both teams facing questions about their quarterbacks and...
No. 19 Michigan hosts SMU, favored to win by 5 TDs
SMU (0-2) at No. 19 Michigan (1-1), 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Line: Michigan by 35½. Series record: Michigan leads 1-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Wolverines aim to maintain momentum generated by last week's 49-3 win over Western Michigan. The Mustangs are playing for pride, hoping to have a respectable showing after losing to No. 16 TCU and North Texas by a combined score of...
SMU (0-2) at No. 19 Michigan (1-1), 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Line: Michigan by 35½. Series record: Michigan leads 1-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Wolverines aim to maintain momentum generated by last week's 49-3 win over Western Michigan. The Mustangs are playing for pride, hoping to have a respectable showing after losing to No. 16 TCU and North Texas by a combined score of...
New receivers stepping up for No. 24 Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - After No. 24 Oklahoma State lost multiple senior receivers, most observers didn't think much of the Cowboys' group of inexperienced wideouts this year, but Tylan Wallace and Tyron Johnson, among others, have proven to be almost as dynamic as their predecessors so far.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - After No. 24 Oklahoma State lost multiple senior receivers, most observers didn't think much of the Cowboys' group of inexperienced wideouts this year, but Tylan Wallace and Tyron Johnson, among others, have proven to be almost as dynamic as their predecessors so far.
Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson out for season
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma star running back Rodney Anderson is out for the season with a right knee injury. The school made the announcement in a news release Sunday night. Anderson got up slowly after a 10-yard run on the final play of the first quarter Saturday against UCLA. The preseason All-Big 12 selection limped off the field on his own, and trainers tended to him before he headed to...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma star running back Rodney Anderson is out for the season with a right knee injury. The school made the announcement in a news release Sunday night. Anderson got up slowly after a 10-yard run on the final play of the first quarter Saturday against UCLA. The preseason All-Big 12 selection limped off the field on his own, and trainers tended to him before he headed to...
Fine leads North Texas in a 58-16 rout of Incarnate Word
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine threw for more than 400 yards and four touchdowns, three of them to Rico Bussey Jr. as North Texas routed Incarnate Word, 58-16 on Saturday night. North Texas is now 2-0 for the first time since 1994, its last season as a Division I-AA program. The Mean Green held a 10-6 lead after one quarter, then scored 31 unanswered points in the second to lead 41-6 at...
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine threw for more than 400 yards and four touchdowns, three of them to Rico Bussey Jr. as North Texas routed Incarnate Word, 58-16 on Saturday night. North Texas is now 2-0 for the first time since 1994, its last season as a Division I-AA program. The Mean Green held a 10-6 lead after one quarter, then scored 31 unanswered points in the second to lead 41-6 at...
Brewer throws for 3 TDs, leads Baylor past UTSA, 37-20
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Before the season, Baylor coach Matt Rhule chose to alternate two quarterbacks, sophomore Charlie Brewer and senior Jalan McClendon. Rhule has seen nothing yet that would induce him to pick one as his full-time guy. Brewer passed for 328 yards and three touchdowns, and Baylor defeated Texas-San Antonio 37-20 Saturday night. He completed 23 of 34 pass attempts.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Before the season, Baylor coach Matt Rhule chose to alternate two quarterbacks, sophomore Charlie Brewer and senior Jalan McClendon. Rhule has seen nothing yet that would induce him to pick one as his full-time guy. Brewer passed for 328 yards and three touchdowns, and Baylor defeated Texas-San Antonio 37-20 Saturday night. He completed 23 of 34 pass attempts.
Ehlinger leads Texas to grinding win over Tulsa 28-21
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Their lead and momentum nearly gone, Texas turned to the arm and legs of sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger to avoid a potentially crushing home loss. Ehlinger, who had already run for a touchdown and thrown for another in the first half, engineered a 13-play drive to a fourth quarter score that proved to be the game winner in a grinding 28-21 win over Tulsa Saturday night
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Their lead and momentum nearly gone, Texas turned to the arm and legs of sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger to avoid a potentially crushing home loss. Ehlinger, who had already run for a touchdown and thrown for another in the first half, engineered a 13-play drive to a fourth quarter score that proved to be the game winner in a grinding 28-21 win over Tulsa Saturday night
Cornelius, Oklahoma State roll over South Alabama 55-13
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Taylor Cornelius completed 25 of 40 passes for 428 yards and one touchdown to help lead Oklahoma State to a 55-13 victory over South Alabama Saturday night. Tylan Wallace (10 receptions for 166 yards and one touchdowns) and Tyron Johnson (five catches, 137 yards) each recorded breakout, career-high totals for the Cowboys (2-0).
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Taylor Cornelius completed 25 of 40 passes for 428 yards and one touchdown to help lead Oklahoma State to a 55-13 victory over South Alabama Saturday night. Tylan Wallace (10 receptions for 166 yards and one touchdowns) and Tyron Johnson (five catches, 137 yards) each recorded breakout, career-high totals for the Cowboys (2-0).
Texas Tech most points since '05 in 77-0 shutout over Lamar
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech got more than just another victory in a home opener. The Red Raiders bounced back from a frustrating first game by doing a lot of things they haven't done in a long time.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Tech got more than just another victory in a home opener. The Red Raiders bounced back from a frustrating first game by doing a lot of things they haven't done in a long time.
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...