Texas already bowl bound as pressure mounts at Texas Tech
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Tom Herman has cleared his first big hurdle with the Texas Longhorns. Texas Tech's Kliff Kingsbury faces a potentially even bigger one this week with escalating tension over whether another stumble could cost him his job.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Tom Herman has cleared his first big hurdle with the Texas Longhorns. Texas Tech's Kliff Kingsbury faces a potentially even bigger one this week with escalating tension over whether another stumble could cost him his job.
TCU, Baylor QBs: Texas 6A champs to Big 12 in less than year
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Shawn Robinson and Charlie Brewer played in the same NFL stadium on the same day just more than 11 months ago. They were in different championship games. The two Texas Class 6A high school state champion quarterbacks are now Big 12 freshmen and could play in the same regular-season finale.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Shawn Robinson and Charlie Brewer played in the same NFL stadium on the same day just more than 11 months ago. They were in different championship games. The two Texas Class 6A high school state champion quarterbacks are now Big 12 freshmen and could play in the same regular-season finale.
Old friends reunite on sideline during SMU homecoming game
He has an infectious smile, an incredible work ethic, and the loyalty of one of the bigger guys at SMU, offensive lineman Will Hopkins. Why wouldn't the Mustangs want Jacob Wimpe to be their trainer for a game?
He has an infectious smile, an incredible work ethic, and the loyalty of one of the bigger guys at SMU, offensive lineman Will Hopkins. Why wouldn't the Mustangs want Jacob Wimpe to be their trainer for a game?
Oklahoma QB Mayfield won't start home finale after gesture
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield will not start his final regular-season game Saturday at home against West Virginia after making a lewd gesture against Kansas. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley also stripped the senior of his captain status for the game. Riley made the announcements Monday.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield will not start his final regular-season game Saturday at home against West Virginia after making a lewd gesture against Kansas. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley also stripped the senior of his captain status for the game. Riley made the announcements Monday.
Lot of Big 12 bowls, Oklahoma title game opponent still TBD
The Big 12 already has a higher percentage of bowl-eligible teams than any other conference. Now the Big 12 gets one more weekend to find out if the league can add to that and make it eight out of 10 teams in bowl games. Plus, No. 3 Oklahoma needs an opponent for the conference's revived championship game - easily determined if No. 10 TCU wins at home against Baylor.
The Big 12 already has a higher percentage of bowl-eligible teams than any other conference. Now the Big 12 gets one more weekend to find out if the league can add to that and make it eight out of 10 teams in bowl games. Plus, No. 3 Oklahoma needs an opponent for the conference's revived championship game - easily determined if No. 10 TCU wins at home against Baylor.
Late FG lifts North Texas to wild 52-49 victory over Army
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Ahmad Bradshaw would have preferred to win Army's rubber match against North Texas over getting his second 200-yard rushing game in three weeks. The senior quarterback had to settle for the numbers Saturday night. Trevor Moore kicked a 39-yard field goal with 5 seconds left to give North Texas a wild 52-49 victory over the Black Knights, ending Army's six-game...
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Ahmad Bradshaw would have preferred to win Army's rubber match against North Texas over getting his second 200-yard rushing game in three weeks. The senior quarterback had to settle for the numbers Saturday night. Trevor Moore kicked a 39-yard field goal with 5 seconds left to give North Texas a wild 52-49 victory over the Black Knights, ending Army's six-game...
Texas A&M rallies to top Mississippi 31-24
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Nick Starkel threw for 272 yards and a touchdown to lead Texas A&M past Mississippi 31-24 on Saturday night. Texas A&M (7-4, 4-3 Southeastern Conference) trailed 24-21 at halftime, but took a 28-24 lead in the third quarter on a pick-six by Derrick Tucker, who snared a Jordan Ta'amu pass and ran it back 19 yards for the touchdown. The Aggies never trailed again,...
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Nick Starkel threw for 272 yards and a touchdown to lead Texas A&M past Mississippi 31-24 on Saturday night. Texas A&M (7-4, 4-3 Southeastern Conference) trailed 24-21 at halftime, but took a 28-24 lead in the third quarter on a pick-six by Derrick Tucker, who snared a Jordan Ta'amu pass and ran it back 19 yards for the touchdown. The Aggies never trailed again,...
Memphis defeats SMU 66-45 to claim AAC West Division title
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Darrell Henderson rushed for 147 yards, including two long touchdowns, and Riley Ferguson threw for 320 yards and two scores as No. 18 Memphis claimed the American Athletic Conference West Division championship with a 66-45 victory over SMU on Saturday.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Darrell Henderson rushed for 147 yards, including two long touchdowns, and Riley Ferguson threw for 320 yards and two scores as No. 18 Memphis claimed the American Athletic Conference West Division championship with a 66-45 victory over SMU on Saturday.
Thompson, Pringle lead Kansas St. past Oklahoma St. 45-40
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Looks like 78-year-old Kansas State coach Bill Snyder still knows how to reach young people. Snyder made it a point to tell his team it was a heavy underdog heading into Saturday's matchup with No. 10 Oklahoma State, and it was the perfect button to push. Byron Pringle caught three touchdown passes and returned a kickoff for another score to help the Wildcats stun...
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Looks like 78-year-old Kansas State coach Bill Snyder still knows how to reach young people. Snyder made it a point to tell his team it was a heavy underdog heading into Saturday's matchup with No. 10 Oklahoma State, and it was the perfect button to push. Byron Pringle caught three touchdown passes and returned a kickoff for another score to help the Wildcats stun...
Iowa State ends 2-game skid with 23-13 victory at Baylor
WACO, Texas (AP) - Hakeem Butler made an over-the-shoulder catch and then broke away from two defenders for an Iowa State touchdown. Butler's highlight 67-yard catch-and-run score on a pass from freshman Zeb Noland just before halftime put the Cyclones ahead to stay, and they clinched a winning conference record for the first time since 2000 with their 23-13 victory at Baylor on Saturday.
WACO, Texas (AP) - Hakeem Butler made an over-the-shoulder catch and then broke away from two defenders for an Iowa State touchdown. Butler's highlight 67-yard catch-and-run score on a pass from freshman Zeb Noland just before halftime put the Cyclones ahead to stay, and they clinched a winning conference record for the first time since 2000 with their 23-13 victory at Baylor on Saturday.
Mayfield snubbed as No. 3 Sooners roll 41-3 over Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - On his way to the bus, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield stopped outside the visiting locker room at Memorial Stadium to sign a handful of autographs for wide-eyed kids who clearly idolize him. Their opinions of him hadn't changed over the course of a blowout win over Kansas. Those of many other people probably did.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - On his way to the bus, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield stopped outside the visiting locker room at Memorial Stadium to sign a handful of autographs for wide-eyed kids who clearly idolize him. Their opinions of him hadn't changed over the course of a blowout win over Kansas. Those of many other people probably did.
Ehlinger leads Texas over No. 24 WVU 28-14
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Sam Ehlinger threw two touchdown passes and Texas became bowl eligible under first-year coach Tom Herman with a 28-14 win over No. 24 West Virginia on Saturday in a game in which the Mountaineers lost quarterback Will Grier to injury. The Longhorns (6-5, 5-3 Big 12) qualified for a bowl for the first time since 2014, which was former coach Charlie Strong's first...
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Sam Ehlinger threw two touchdown passes and Texas became bowl eligible under first-year coach Tom Herman with a 28-14 win over No. 24 West Virginia on Saturday in a game in which the Mountaineers lost quarterback Will Grier to injury. The Longhorns (6-5, 5-3 Big 12) qualified for a bowl for the first time since 2014, which was former coach Charlie Strong's first...
Freshman QB Robinson leads No. 11 TCU to 27-3 win at Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - True freshman quarterback Shawn Robinson ran for 84 yards and threw a key second-half touchdown in his first career start as No. 11 TCU won 27-3 at Texas Tech on Saturday to stay in contention for a spot in the Big 12 championship game. Robinson, who won a Texas Class 6A state high school championship last season, filled in for Kenny Hill. The senior didn't even make...
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - True freshman quarterback Shawn Robinson ran for 84 yards and threw a key second-half touchdown in his first career start as No. 11 TCU won 27-3 at Texas Tech on Saturday to stay in contention for a spot in the Big 12 championship game. Robinson, who won a Texas Class 6A state high school championship last season, filled in for Kenny Hill. The senior didn't even make...
Mulkey not with No. 3 Baylor after daughter lost unborn baby
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baylor coach Kim Mulkey didn't travel Friday with the No. 3 Lady Bears for their game at No. 8 UCLA after her daughter lost her unborn girl. Makenzie Fuller, a former Lady Bears player in her third season on her mother's staff, had shared on social media last weekend that the baby was dealing with two life-threatening birth defects.
WACO, Texas (AP) - Baylor coach Kim Mulkey didn't travel Friday with the No. 3 Lady Bears for their game at No. 8 UCLA after her daughter lost her unborn girl. Makenzie Fuller, a former Lady Bears player in her third season on her mother's staff, had shared on social media last weekend that the baby was dealing with two life-threatening birth defects.
No. 3 Oklahoma looking for style points on trip to Kansas
No. 3 Oklahoma (9-1, 6-1 Big 12, CFP No. 4) at Kansas (1-9, 0-7), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: Oklahoma by 34 ½. Series record: Sooners lead 74-27-6. WHAT'S AT STAKE?
No. 3 Oklahoma (9-1, 6-1 Big 12, CFP No. 4) at Kansas (1-9, 0-7), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: Oklahoma by 34 ½. Series record: Sooners lead 74-27-6. WHAT'S AT STAKE?
Baylor's home finale comes vs Iowa St. program on rise
WACO, Texas (AP) - As coach Matt Rhule nears the end of his first season at Baylor, he is steady in his message about building a program and being true to the process.
WACO, Texas (AP) - As coach Matt Rhule nears the end of his first season at Baylor, he is steady in his message about building a program and being true to the process.
Mississippi's passing offense gets stiff test vs Texas A&M
Mississippi's prolific passing offense hasn't had any problems since backup quarterback Jordan Ta'amu took over for the injured Shea Patterson. If anything, the Rebels might even be a little better. Ta'amu will get his biggest test yet when Ole Miss (5-5, 2-4 Southeastern Conference) hosts Texas A&M (6-4, 3-3) on Saturday. The Aggies have a productive pass rush that leads...
Mississippi's prolific passing offense hasn't had any problems since backup quarterback Jordan Ta'amu took over for the injured Shea Patterson. If anything, the Rebels might even be a little better. Ta'amu will get his biggest test yet when Ole Miss (5-5, 2-4 Southeastern Conference) hosts Texas A&M (6-4, 3-3) on Saturday. The Aggies have a productive pass rush that leads...
Texas looks to get bowl eligible vs No. 24 West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Texas coach Tom Herman has been sorting through a lot of firsts in his debut season. The one he's still waiting for is a marquee victory. The Longhorns (5-5, 4-3 Big 12) are winless in four tries against ranked opponents, and while going on the road to face No. 24 West Virginia (7-3, 5-2) on Saturday wouldn't be a program changer, Herman will take any building...
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Texas coach Tom Herman has been sorting through a lot of firsts in his debut season. The one he's still waiting for is a marquee victory. The Longhorns (5-5, 4-3 Big 12) are winless in four tries against ranked opponents, and while going on the road to face No. 24 West Virginia (7-3, 5-2) on Saturday wouldn't be a program changer, Herman will take any building...
Oklahoma St. needs to beat Kansas St. to stay in Big 12 race
It's now or never for Mason Rudolph. Oklahoma State's quarterback returned for his senior season with hopes of winning a Big 12 title and contending for a national championship. He has set many of Oklahoma State's career passing records this season, yet things haven't gone quite as planned. After losses to TCU and Oklahoma, the Cowboys will have to win out and get help to reach...
It's now or never for Mason Rudolph. Oklahoma State's quarterback returned for his senior season with hopes of winning a Big 12 title and contending for a national championship. He has set many of Oklahoma State's career passing records this season, yet things haven't gone quite as planned. After losses to TCU and Oklahoma, the Cowboys will have to win out and get help to reach...
No. 11 TCU faces Texas Tech without Kenny Hill
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson got hit in the head by a frozen water bottle when the 11th-ranked Horned Frogs last played at Texas Tech two years ago. "Everybody else gets tortillas," Patterson said. "It's a lovely relationship that we have."
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson got hit in the head by a frozen water bottle when the 11th-ranked Horned Frogs last played at Texas Tech two years ago. "Everybody else gets tortillas," Patterson said. "It's a lovely relationship that we have."