No. 3 Oklahoma in ideal position for run at playoff spot
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma is trying really hard to avoid looking ahead. It's tough not to when everything appears to be stacked in your favor.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma is trying really hard to avoid looking ahead. It's tough not to when everything appears to be stacked in your favor.
Mayfield, Anderson lead No. 5 Oklahoma past No. 8 TCU
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes, Rodney Anderson had 290 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns, and No. 5 Oklahoma rolled past No. 8 TCU 38-20 on Saturday night to take sole possession of first place in the Big 12. Anderson ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns and caught five passes for 139 yards and two scores for the Sooners (9-1, 6-1 Big 12, No. 5 College...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes, Rodney Anderson had 290 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns, and No. 5 Oklahoma rolled past No. 8 TCU 38-20 on Saturday night to take sole possession of first place in the Big 12. Anderson ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns and caught five passes for 139 yards and two scores for the Sooners (9-1, 6-1 Big 12, No. 5 College...
Fine tosses 4 TDs, North Texas cruises past UTEP 45-10
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine threw for a career-high four touchdowns as North Texas rolled over UTEP 45-10 on Saturday to clinch the Conference USA West title and keep the Miners winless on the season. North Texas (7-3, 6-1) will play in the conference championship game on Dec. 2.
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine threw for a career-high four touchdowns as North Texas rolled over UTEP 45-10 on Saturday to clinch the Conference USA West title and keep the Miners winless on the season. North Texas (7-3, 6-1) will play in the conference championship game on Dec. 2.
Starkel has 4 TD passes as A&M trounces New Mexico 55-14
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Nick Starkel threw for a career-high 416 yards and four touchdowns before sitting down at halftime as Texas A&M built a huge lead and cruised to a 55-14 win over New Mexico on Saturday night.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Nick Starkel threw for a career-high 416 yards and four touchdowns before sitting down at halftime as Texas A&M built a huge lead and cruised to a 55-14 win over New Mexico on Saturday night.
Texas closer to bowl-eligible with 42-27 win over Kansas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Shane Buechele connected with Lorenzo Joe on a 49-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage and the Texas defense forced four first-half turnovers in a 42-27 win over Kansas on Saturday night.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Shane Buechele connected with Lorenzo Joe on a 49-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage and the Texas defense forced four first-half turnovers in a 42-27 win over Kansas on Saturday night.
Perry's huge day leads Navy past SMU 43-40
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Coach Ken Niumatalolo was confident Malcolm Perry could provide a spark after Navy played listlessly over the past couple of games. The versatile sophomore rewarded him with a breakout performance. Perry ran for 282 yards with four touchdowns in his first start at quarterback and backup kicker J.R. Osborn hit an 18-yard, game-winning field goal as time expired to give the...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Coach Ken Niumatalolo was confident Malcolm Perry could provide a spark after Navy played listlessly over the past couple of games. The versatile sophomore rewarded him with a breakout performance. Perry ran for 282 yards with four touchdowns in his first start at quarterback and backup kicker J.R. Osborn hit an 18-yard, game-winning field goal as time expired to give the...
Texas Tech ends 4-game skid with 38-24 win over Baylor
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Keke Coutee had Texas Tech's first game-opening kickoff return for a touchdown since 1973, and the Red Raiders went on to end a four-game losing streak with a 38-24 win over Baylor on Saturday. "It was big. We needed this one, been right there the last four games ... just couldn't pull it out," quarterback Nic Shimonek said. "I felt like we played...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Keke Coutee had Texas Tech's first game-opening kickoff return for a touchdown since 1973, and the Red Raiders went on to end a four-game losing streak with a 38-24 win over Baylor on Saturday. "It was big. We needed this one, been right there the last four games ... just couldn't pull it out," quarterback Nic Shimonek said. "I felt like we played...
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.