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...
North Texas rallies past upset-minded Old Dominion 45-38
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine passed for 309 yards and a touchdown but his heads-up slide for a first down in the final minute allowed North Texas to run out the clock and defeat upset-minded Old Dominion 45-38 on Saturday night.
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine passed for 309 yards and a touchdown but his heads-up slide for a first down in the final minute allowed North Texas to run out the clock and defeat upset-minded Old Dominion 45-38 on Saturday night.
Mayfield leads No. 10 Oklahoma to 49-27 win over Texas Tech
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield completed 22 of 34 passes for 281 yards and four touchdowns, and ran for another score to lead No. 10 Oklahoma to a 49-27 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday night. Rodney Anderson had 181 yards rushing and a touchdown, and Abdul Adams returned from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury to add 95 yards rushing on 10 carries for the Sooners (7-1, 4-1 Big...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield completed 22 of 34 passes for 281 yards and four touchdowns, and ran for another score to lead No. 10 Oklahoma to a 49-27 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday night. Rodney Anderson had 181 yards rushing and a touchdown, and Abdul Adams returned from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury to add 95 yards rushing on 10 carries for the Sooners (7-1, 4-1 Big...
Mississippi State beats Texas A&M 35-14 for 3rd straight win
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Mississippi State hasn't played a close game this season and that trend continued on Saturday night at Texas A&M. The Bulldogs whipped the Aggies 35-14 at Kyle Field to win their third consecutive game. Mississippi State (6-2, 3-2 SEC) hadn't won or lost a game by less than 25 points heading into Saturday's contest. The Aggies (5-3, 3-2) were coming...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Mississippi State hasn't played a close game this season and that trend continued on Saturday night at Texas A&M. The Bulldogs whipped the Aggies 35-14 at Kyle Field to win their third consecutive game. Mississippi State (6-2, 3-2 SEC) hadn't won or lost a game by less than 25 points heading into Saturday's contest. The Aggies (5-3, 3-2) were coming...
Rudolph shines in rain, No. 11 Oklahoma St. beats No. 22 WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Even without a week of practice, Mason Rudolph outshined Will Grier in the rain. Rudolph threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Oklahoma State to a 50-39 victory over No. 22 West Virginia on Saturday. A senior, Rudolph earned his 29th win as a starter, breaking the school record set by current coach Mike Gundy from 1986 to 1989.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Even without a week of practice, Mason Rudolph outshined Will Grier in the rain. Rudolph threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Oklahoma State to a 50-39 victory over No. 22 West Virginia on Saturday. A senior, Rudolph earned his 29th win as a starter, breaking the school record set by current coach Mike Gundy from 1986 to 1989.
Buechele runs, throws for touchdowns in Texas' 38-7 win
WACO, Texas (AP) - With an early start time Saturday on the road against a winless Baylor team, Texas coach Tom Herman had every right to think his team might sleepwalk through this game. As it turned out, the Longhorns woke up in plenty of time, and Shane Buechele threw for a touchdown and ran for another to lead Texas to a 38-7 victory.
WACO, Texas (AP) - With an early start time Saturday on the road against a winless Baylor team, Texas coach Tom Herman had every right to think his team might sleepwalk through this game. As it turned out, the Longhorns woke up in plenty of time, and Shane Buechele threw for a touchdown and ran for another to lead Texas to a 38-7 victory.