No. 12 Oklahoma State rallies past No. 24 Cyclones 49-42
AMES, Iowa (AP) - Mason Rudolph threw for 376 yards and three touchdowns - including two in the final 5:55 - and 12th-ranked Oklahoma State rallied to beat No. 24 Iowa State 49-42 on Saturday and keep its Big 12 title hopes alive. Justice Hill had 134 yards and three TD runs for the Cowboys (8-2, 5-2 Big 12, No. 15 CFP), who remain in a tie for second place in the league with two games to go.
AMES, Iowa (AP) - Mason Rudolph threw for 376 yards and three touchdowns - including two in the final 5:55 - and 12th-ranked Oklahoma State rallied to beat No. 24 Iowa State 49-42 on Saturday and keep its Big 12 title hopes alive. Justice Hill had 134 yards and three TD runs for the Cowboys (8-2, 5-2 Big 12, No. 15 CFP), who remain in a tie for second place in the league with two games to go.
No. 25 Texas A&M upsets No. 11 West Virginia 88-65 in Germany
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) - Tyler Davis had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Admon Gilder scored 23 points and No. 25 Texas A&M overcame a sluggish start to dominate No. 11 West Virginia 88-65 early Saturday in the Armed Forces Classic. D.J. Hogg added 19 points for the Aggies, who played without suspended forward Robert Williams and point guard J.J. Caldwell. Gilder also had nine rebounds...
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) - Tyler Davis had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Admon Gilder scored 23 points and No. 25 Texas A&M overcame a sluggish start to dominate No. 11 West Virginia 88-65 early Saturday in the Armed Forces Classic. D.J. Hogg added 19 points for the Aggies, who played without suspended forward Robert Williams and point guard J.J. Caldwell. Gilder also had nine rebounds...
Kansas heads to Texas looking to repeat shock win of 2016
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The list of Big 12 victories for Kansas over the past seven years is short. Painfully short. West Virginia, Iowa State and ... Texas. Last season's shocking win over the Longhorns effectively ended Texas coach Charlie Strong's tenure, dooming him to be fired barely a week later. The program turned to Tom Herman, who is now having his own struggles this season.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The list of Big 12 victories for Kansas over the past seven years is short. Painfully short. West Virginia, Iowa State and ... Texas. Last season's shocking win over the Longhorns effectively ended Texas coach Charlie Strong's tenure, dooming him to be fired barely a week later. The program turned to Tom Herman, who is now having his own struggles this season.
Texas A&M hosts New Mexico with Sumlin's future in question
HOUSTON (AP) - Instead of talking about Texas A&M's upcoming game against New Mexico when he met with the media this week, coach Kevin Sumlin spent a big chunk of his time discussing his future as rumors continue to swirl that his days at the school are numbered. After this season, the 53-year-old Sumlin has two years and $10 million remaining on his contract, but another disappointing...
HOUSTON (AP) - Instead of talking about Texas A&M's upcoming game against New Mexico when he met with the media this week, coach Kevin Sumlin spent a big chunk of his time discussing his future as rumors continue to swirl that his days at the school are numbered. After this season, the 53-year-old Sumlin has two years and $10 million remaining on his contract, but another disappointing...
Oklahoma State, Iowa State fighting to stay in Big 12 race
AMES, Iowa (AP) - Oklahoma State and Iowa State can still reach the Big 12 title game. But Saturday's meeting might be an elimination game for two teams coming off losses that altered the trajectory of their season. The 12th-ranked Cowboys (7-2, 4-2 Big 12, No. 15 CFP) and 24th-ranked Cyclones (6-3, 4-2, No. 21 CFP) are now tied with West Virginia for third in the conference behind Oklahoma...
AMES, Iowa (AP) - Oklahoma State and Iowa State can still reach the Big 12 title game. But Saturday's meeting might be an elimination game for two teams coming off losses that altered the trajectory of their season. The 12th-ranked Cowboys (7-2, 4-2 Big 12, No. 15 CFP) and 24th-ranked Cyclones (6-3, 4-2, No. 21 CFP) are now tied with West Virginia for third in the conference behind Oklahoma...
Lecomte 22 points, No. 24 Baylor wins opener 107-66 over UCA
WACO, Texas (AP) - The Big 12's top newcomer last season is off to a fast start for No. 24 Baylor. And the Bears are already going deep. Manu Lecomte, the Belgium-born senior point guard and former Miami transfer, had six of Baylor's 12 3-pointers while scoring 22 points to lead the Bears to a season-opening 107-66 win over Central Arkansas on Friday.
WACO, Texas (AP) - The Big 12's top newcomer last season is off to a fast start for No. 24 Baylor. And the Bears are already going deep. Manu Lecomte, the Belgium-born senior point guard and former Miami transfer, had six of Baylor's 12 3-pointers while scoring 22 points to lead the Bears to a season-opening 107-66 win over Central Arkansas on Friday.
Baylor after 1st win plays sliding Texas Tech in Cowboys' home
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Charlie Brewer won a Texas Class 6A high school state championship game the last time he played at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. That was less than 11 months ago. Brewer will be back at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, making his second start as Baylor's quarterback a week after their first victory under coach Matt Rhule.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Charlie Brewer won a Texas Class 6A high school state championship game the last time he played at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. That was less than 11 months ago. Brewer will be back at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, making his second start as Baylor's quarterback a week after their first victory under coach Matt Rhule.
No. 5 Oklahoma, No. 8 TCU to face off for Big 12 lead
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - A week after Oklahoma held on for an emotional win over arch-rival Oklahoma State , the Sooners are set to play another high-stakes game. No. 5 Oklahoma hosts No. 8 TCU on Saturday night for sole possession of first place in the Big 12. Even with all the energy the Sooners spent on Oklahoma State, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield said his teammates are focused.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - A week after Oklahoma held on for an emotional win over arch-rival Oklahoma State , the Sooners are set to play another high-stakes game. No. 5 Oklahoma hosts No. 8 TCU on Saturday night for sole possession of first place in the Big 12. Even with all the energy the Sooners spent on Oklahoma State, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield said his teammates are focused.
Texas Tech men's basketball season preview
Texas Tech Last season: 18-14. Nickname: Red Raiders. Coach: Chris Beard. Conference: Big 12. Who's gone: F Anthony Livingston; F Aaron Ross; G Devon Thomas; F Matthew Temple; F Thomas Brandsma. Who's back: G Keenan Evans, the team's top scorer at 15.4 points per game while shooting 43 percent on 3-pointers; F Zach Smith, who averaged 12.1 points and team-best 7.2 rebounds; F Justin...
Texas Tech Last season: 18-14. Nickname: Red Raiders. Coach: Chris Beard. Conference: Big 12. Who's gone: F Anthony Livingston; F Aaron Ross; G Devon Thomas; F Matthew Temple; F Thomas Brandsma. Who's back: G Keenan Evans, the team's top scorer at 15.4 points per game while shooting 43 percent on 3-pointers; F Zach Smith, who averaged 12.1 points and team-best 7.2 rebounds; F Justin...
Baylor men's basketball season preview
Baylor Last season: 27-8, NCAA Sweet 16. Nickname: Bears. Coach: Scott Drew. Conference: Big 12. Who's gone: F Johnathan Motley, the team's top scorer and rebounder (17.3 points, 9.9 rebounds per game), G Al Freeman, G Ishmail Wainright.
Baylor Last season: 27-8, NCAA Sweet 16. Nickname: Bears. Coach: Scott Drew. Conference: Big 12. Who's gone: F Johnathan Motley, the team's top scorer and rebounder (17.3 points, 9.9 rebounds per game), G Al Freeman, G Ishmail Wainright.
Texas men's basketball season preview
Texas Last season: 11-22 Nickname: Longhorns Coach: Shaka Smart Conference: Big 12 Who's gone: F Jarret Allen, G Kendal Yancy, F Shaq Cleare Who's back: G Andrew Jones is the leading returning scorer at 11.4 points per game and came back after briefly considering the NBA. G Kerwin Roach Jr. averaged 9.1 points and may be the most athletic player on the roster.
Texas Last season: 11-22 Nickname: Longhorns Coach: Shaka Smart Conference: Big 12 Who's gone: F Jarret Allen, G Kendal Yancy, F Shaq Cleare Who's back: G Andrew Jones is the leading returning scorer at 11.4 points per game and came back after briefly considering the NBA. G Kerwin Roach Jr. averaged 9.1 points and may be the most athletic player on the roster.
TCU men's basketball season preview
TCU Last season: 24-15, NIT champions. Nickname: Horned Frogs. Coach: Jamie Dixon. Conference: Big 12. Who's gone: G Brandon Parrish, F Karviar Shepherd, F Chris Washburn, G Michael Williams.
TCU Last season: 24-15, NIT champions. Nickname: Horned Frogs. Coach: Jamie Dixon. Conference: Big 12. Who's gone: G Brandon Parrish, F Karviar Shepherd, F Chris Washburn, G Michael Williams.
No. 15 UCF stays undefeated with 31-24 victory over SMU
DALLAS (AP) - McKenzie Milton threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, Adrian Killins Jr. rushed for two more touchdowns and No. 15 UCF stayed undefeated with a 31-24 victory over SMU on Saturday night. The Knights (8-0, 5-0 AAC, No. 18 CFP) remained the only undefeated team in the Group of Five, keeping them on track to play in a major New Year's Day bowl game if they can win out.
DALLAS (AP) - McKenzie Milton threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, Adrian Killins Jr. rushed for two more touchdowns and No. 15 UCF stayed undefeated with a 31-24 victory over SMU on Saturday night. The Knights (8-0, 5-0 AAC, No. 18 CFP) remained the only undefeated team in the Group of Five, keeping them on track to play in a major New Year's Day bowl game if they can win out.
No. 10 TCU rebounds from 1st loss with 24-7 win over Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Kyle Hicks ran for two touchdowns and No. 10 TCU rebounded from its only loss, staying tied for the Big 12 lead and in contention for a playoff spot with a 24-7 victory over Texas on Saturday night.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Kyle Hicks ran for two touchdowns and No. 10 TCU rebounded from its only loss, staying tied for the Big 12 lead and in contention for a playoff spot with a 24-7 victory over Texas on Saturday night.
Mayfield's 598 yards lead Oklahoma past Oklahoma St. 62-52
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma and Oklahoma State have faced off 112 times. Never had they played a game quite like this. The teams combined for 114 points and more than 1,400 yards as Heisman Trophy hopefuls Baker Mayfield and Mason Rudolph seemingly traded touchdowns at will.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma and Oklahoma State have faced off 112 times. Never had they played a game quite like this. The teams combined for 114 points and more than 1,400 yards as Heisman Trophy hopefuls Baker Mayfield and Mason Rudolph seemingly traded touchdowns at will.
North Texas slips past Louisiana Tech 24-23
RUSTON, La. (AP) - Jeffery Wilson ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns, including a 14-yard burst for the go-ahead score with 6:04 remaining, and North Texas pulled out a 24-23 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday.
RUSTON, La. (AP) - Jeffery Wilson ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns, including a 14-yard burst for the go-ahead score with 6:04 remaining, and North Texas pulled out a 24-23 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday.
Backup Thompson leads Kansas State to 42-35 OT victory over Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Third-stringer Skylar Thompson threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Byron Pringle in overtime and Kansas State defeated Texas Tech 42-35 on Saturday. After the Wildcats' OT score, Red Raiders QB Nic Shimonek threw out of the end zone on fourth-and-4.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Third-stringer Skylar Thompson threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Byron Pringle in overtime and Kansas State defeated Texas Tech 42-35 on Saturday. After the Wildcats' OT score, Red Raiders QB Nic Shimonek threw out of the end zone on fourth-and-4.
Stidham has 3 TD passes as No. 16 Auburn downs A&M 42-27
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Jarrett Stidham threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns as No. 16 Auburn pulled away in the second half and cruised to a 42-27 win over Texas A&M on Saturday. Kerryon Johnson added 145 yards rushing and a touchdown and provided a highlight-reel play with a nifty one-handed catch for an 11-yard gain on third down in the fourth to keep a drive going.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Jarrett Stidham threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns as No. 16 Auburn pulled away in the second half and cruised to a 42-27 win over Texas A&M on Saturday. Kerryon Johnson added 145 yards rushing and a touchdown and provided a highlight-reel play with a nifty one-handed catch for an 11-yard gain on third down in the fourth to keep a drive going.
Baylor routs lowly Kansas 38-9 for first win of season
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Matt Rhule instituted a dress code for road games when he took over at Baylor, requiring each of his players to wear crisp suits and nice ties before and after their games. The one exception: Sweats are allowed heading home from a win.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Matt Rhule instituted a dress code for road games when he took over at Baylor, requiring each of his players to wear crisp suits and nice ties before and after their games. The one exception: Sweats are allowed heading home from a win.
Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma St. could affect title, Heisman races
This year's Bedlam matchup likely will affect the Big 12, College Football Playoff and Heisman Trophy races. No. 8 Oklahoma (7-1, 4-1 Big 12, No. 5 CFP) and No. 11 Oklahoma State (7-1, 4-1, No. 11 CFP) share the Big 12 lead, and the winner of Saturday's showdown would be positioned well to reach the Big 12 title game. While the loser still could play for the conference title, its...
This year's Bedlam matchup likely will affect the Big 12, College Football Playoff and Heisman Trophy races. No. 8 Oklahoma (7-1, 4-1 Big 12, No. 5 CFP) and No. 11 Oklahoma State (7-1, 4-1, No. 11 CFP) share the Big 12 lead, and the winner of Saturday's showdown would be positioned well to reach the Big 12 title game. While the loser still could play for the conference title, its...