Texas AD Perrin says Strong to be evaluated after next game
AUSTN, Texas (AP) — The next time Texas' football coach is scheduled to speak with reporters is Monday afternoon. As of Sunday morning, that coach was still Charlie Strong. The Longhorns are about to embark on what is poised to be an awkward and unusual game week as they prepare for a season-finale on Friday at home against TCU.
AUSTN, Texas (AP) — The next time Texas' football coach is scheduled to speak with reporters is Monday afternoon. As of Sunday morning, that coach was still Charlie Strong. The Longhorns are about to embark on what is poised to be an awkward and unusual game week as they prepare for a season-finale on Friday at home against TCU.
Barnes scores 4 TDs, Kansas State beats Baylor 42-21
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor fans have grown accustomed to seeing offensive explosions in recent years, especially since moving into McLane Stadium in 2014. If the Bears' last two home games are any indication, they might have to get used to watching them come from opponents. Kansas State freshman Alex Barnes rushed for 120 of his 129 yards and all four of his touchdowns in the second...
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor fans have grown accustomed to seeing offensive explosions in recent years, especially since moving into McLane Stadium in 2014. If the Bears' last two home games are any indication, they might have to get used to watching them come from opponents. Kansas State freshman Alex Barnes rushed for 120 of his 129 yards and all four of his touchdowns in the second...
Major Baylor donor McLane wants Briles' 'honor restored'
WACO, Texas (AP) — Billionaire businessman Drayton McLane, who name adorns the Baylor University football stadium, said Thursday he wants to see fired football coach Art Briles' honor "restored" and any evidence that led to his dismissal publicly released by the school's board of regents.
WACO, Texas (AP) — Billionaire businessman Drayton McLane, who name adorns the Baylor University football stadium, said Thursday he wants to see fired football coach Art Briles' honor "restored" and any evidence that led to his dismissal publicly released by the school's board of regents.
Baker Mayfield, No. 12 Sooners hold off Iowa State 34-24
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Baker Mayfield threw for 328 yards and four touchdowns and 12th-ranked Oklahoma held off Iowa State 34-24 on Thursday night for its sixth straight victory. Dede Westbrook caught seven passes for 131 yards and a score for the Sooners (7-2, 6-0 Big 12). They beat the Cyclones (1-8, 0-6) for the 18th time in a row and the 74th time in 81 meetings.
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Baker Mayfield threw for 328 yards and four touchdowns and 12th-ranked Oklahoma held off Iowa State 34-24 on Thursday night for its sixth straight victory. Dede Westbrook caught seven passes for 131 yards and a score for the Sooners (7-2, 6-0 Big 12). They beat the Cyclones (1-8, 0-6) for the 18th time in a row and the 74th time in 81 meetings.
Ex-Baylor Title IX coordinator says university mismanagement continues
A former Baylor official is now going public with her concerns about what she believes is the continuing mismanagement of sexual assault allegations at the school.
A former Baylor official is now going public with her concerns about what she believes is the continuing mismanagement of sexual assault allegations at the school.
Father of Texas Tech QB arrested for public intoxication at TCU game
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Police say the father of Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested on a charge of public intoxication during the Red Raiders' game at TCU over the weekend. Officer Tamara Valle of the Fort Worth Police Department said Monday that former major league pitcher Pat Mahomes was arrested about 5:45 p.m. Saturday by an off-duty officer working the game...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Police say the father of Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested on a charge of public intoxication during the Red Raiders' game at TCU over the weekend. Officer Tamara Valle of the Fort Worth Police Department said Monday that former major league pitcher Pat Mahomes was arrested about 5:45 p.m. Saturday by an off-duty officer working the game...
Kirk returns 2 punts for TDs, No. 9 Texas A&M rolls
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) ��� Christian Kirk returned two punts for touchdowns and added a third score on a reception to help No. 9 Texas A&M rout New Mexico State 52-10 on Saturday night. Texas A&M (7-1) took a break from Southeastern Conference play to face the Sun Belt team for the first time a week after suffering its first loss at top-ranked Alabama.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) ��� Christian Kirk returned two punts for touchdowns and added a third score on a reception to help No. 9 Texas A&M rout New Mexico State 52-10 on Saturday night. Texas A&M (7-1) took a break from Southeastern Conference play to face the Sun Belt team for the first time a week after suffering its first loss at top-ranked Alabama.
West's 2 TDs complete comeback, SMU tops Tulane 35-31
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Braeden West rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 1:16 remaining to complete a 10-point fourth-quarter comeback, and SMU held on to beat Tulane 35-31 on Saturday night. After Sherman Badie scored to give the Green Wave a 31-21 lead with 10:37 left to play, West capped a 10-play drive with a 1-yard score to cut the deficit to 31-24.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Braeden West rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 1:16 remaining to complete a 10-point fourth-quarter comeback, and SMU held on to beat Tulane 35-31 on Saturday night. After Sherman Badie scored to give the Green Wave a 31-21 lead with 10:37 left to play, West capped a 10-play drive with a 1-yard score to cut the deficit to 31-24.
Texas Tech escapes TCU with a 27-24 double-OT victory
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Texas Tech have lost plenty of high-scoring games. Winning a defensive struggle was a new experience. Clayton Hatfield kicked a 37-yard field goal in the second overtime, after Mahomes scrambled 15 yards for a score in the first extra session, and the Red Raiders beat TCU 27-24 on Saturday to break a three-game losing streak.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Texas Tech have lost plenty of high-scoring games. Winning a defensive struggle was a new experience. Clayton Hatfield kicked a 37-yard field goal in the second overtime, after Mahomes scrambled 15 yards for a score in the first extra session, and the Red Raiders beat TCU 27-24 on Saturday to break a three-game losing streak.
Texas hands No. 8 Baylor first loss with late field goal
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Trent Domingue kicked a 39-yard field goal with 46 seconds remaining and Texas upset No. 8 Baylor 35-34 on Saturday to hand the Bears their first loss. For the second straight season, coach Charlie Strong and the Longhorns (4-4, 2-3 Big 12) beat Baylor (6-1, 3-1). This time Texas also dealt a blow to the Big 12's hopes of putting a team in the College Football...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Trent Domingue kicked a 39-yard field goal with 46 seconds remaining and Texas upset No. 8 Baylor 35-34 on Saturday to hand the Bears their first loss. For the second straight season, coach Charlie Strong and the Longhorns (4-4, 2-3 Big 12) beat Baylor (6-1, 3-1). This time Texas also dealt a blow to the Big 12's hopes of putting a team in the College Football...
WSJ: 17 women reported assaults involving 19 Baylor players
The sex assault scandal that rocked Baylor University involved 17 women who reported incidents involving 19 players, according to a new Wall Street Journal story.
The sex assault scandal that rocked Baylor University involved 17 women who reported incidents involving 19 players, according to a new Wall Street Journal story.
No. 16 Oklahoma outlasts Texas Tech 66-57
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Baker Mayfield had seven touchdown passes and 545 yards to help No. 16 Oklahoma beat Texas Tech 66- on Saturday night in the game that broke the NCAA record for combined offensive yards with 1,708 yards. Mayfield completed 27 of 36 passes and broke the school game touchdown mark of six held by Landy Jones. His TD passes went for 56, 49, 23, 23, 43, 34 and 15 yards.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Baker Mayfield had seven touchdown passes and 545 yards to help No. 16 Oklahoma beat Texas Tech 66- on Saturday night in the game that broke the NCAA record for combined offensive yards with 1,708 yards. Mayfield completed 27 of 36 passes and broke the school game touchdown mark of six held by Landy Jones. His TD passes went for 56, 49, 23, 23, 43, 34 and 15 yards.
SMU stuns No. 11 Houston 38-16 by shutting down QB Greg Ward
DALLAS (AP) — A grim-faced Tom Herman could hear the whoops and hollers of SMU players as the Houston coached tried to explain a shocking 38-16 loss to the Mustangs on Saturday night. Was it hard to listen to that celebration? "More than you know," Herman said. Ben Hicks threw for three touchdowns and ran for another score in SMU's first win over a ranked team in five years.
DALLAS (AP) — A grim-faced Tom Herman could hear the whoops and hollers of SMU players as the Houston coached tried to explain a shocking 38-16 loss to the Mustangs on Saturday night. Was it hard to listen to that celebration? "More than you know," Herman said. Ben Hicks threw for three touchdowns and ran for another score in SMU's first win over a ranked team in five years.
Kansas State holds on for 24-21 victory over Texas
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The only thing consistent about Kansas State this season has been Bill Snyder's postgame message. One that laments the Wildcats' inconsistency. Their yin-and-yang was on display once more on Saturday in a 24-21 victory over Texas. Kansas State was dominant on both sides of the ball in the first half, then committed a series of mistakes in the second half...
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The only thing consistent about Kansas State this season has been Bill Snyder's postgame message. One that laments the Wildcats' inconsistency. Their yin-and-yang was on display once more on Saturday in a 24-21 victory over Texas. Kansas State was dominant on both sides of the ball in the first half, then committed a series of mistakes in the second half...
Allen's TD helps No. 1 Alabama overpower No. 6 Aggies, 33-14
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — When Alabama couldn't shake Texas A&M in a battle of unbeaten, Top 10 teams, it was Jonathan Allen's scoop-and-score defensive touchdown that effectively brushed aside the latest would-be challenger. What else?
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — When Alabama couldn't shake Texas A&M in a battle of unbeaten, Top 10 teams, it was Jonathan Allen's scoop-and-score defensive touchdown that effectively brushed aside the latest would-be challenger. What else?
No. 12 West Virginia beats TCU, has best start since '06
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia cornerback Rasul Douglas wanted TCU to have a taste of what the Horned Frogs did to the Mountaineers a year ago. Douglas had an interception to set up a touchdown and No. 12 West Virginia held TCU scoreless in the second half of a 34-10 win Saturday.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia cornerback Rasul Douglas wanted TCU to have a taste of what the Horned Frogs did to the Mountaineers a year ago. Douglas had an interception to set up a touchdown and No. 12 West Virginia held TCU scoreless in the second half of a 34-10 win Saturday.
Big 12 presidents decide to pass on expansion
DALLAS (AP) — The Big 12's university presidents and Commissioner Bob Bowlsby are meeting in Dallas to discuss the possibility of adding teams to the conference. A news conference is planned for 5:30 p.m. Monday with Bowlsby and Oklahoma President David Boren. The Big 12 has been analyzing expansion options for the last three months, but it has made no commitment to adding to its 10...
DALLAS (AP) — The Big 12's university presidents and Commissioner Bob Bowlsby are meeting in Dallas to discuss the possibility of adding teams to the conference. A news conference is planned for 5:30 p.m. Monday with Bowlsby and Oklahoma President David Boren. The Big 12 has been analyzing expansion options for the last three months, but it has made no commitment to adding to its 10...
Mayfield, Westbrook lead No. 19 Sooners over K-State 38-17
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield completed 25 of 31 passes for 346 yards and four touchdowns, Dede Westbrook contributed nine receptions for 184 yards and three touchdowns and No. 19 Oklahoma defeated Kansas State 38-17 on Saturday. One week after Mayfield passed for 390 yards and Westbrook had a school-record 232 yards receiving, the duo was electric once again as Oklahoma (5-2, 3-0...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield completed 25 of 31 passes for 346 yards and four touchdowns, Dede Westbrook contributed nine receptions for 184 yards and three touchdowns and No. 19 Oklahoma defeated Kansas State 38-17 on Saturday. One week after Mayfield passed for 390 yards and Westbrook had a school-record 232 yards receiving, the duo was electric once again as Oklahoma (5-2, 3-0...
Knight's TD run in double OT gives No. 8 A&M 45-38 win
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Trevor Knight had a 1-yard touchdown run in the second overtime and No. 8 Texas A&M withstood another late Tennessee rally to beat the No. 9 Volunteers 45-38 on Saturday. After Knight bulled in for the touchdown, Armani Watts intercepted Joshua Dobbs' pass on the next play for Tennessee's seventh turnover to end the game. The teams exchanged field...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Trevor Knight had a 1-yard touchdown run in the second overtime and No. 8 Texas A&M withstood another late Tennessee rally to beat the No. 9 Volunteers 45-38 on Saturday. After Knight bulled in for the touchdown, Armani Watts intercepted Joshua Dobbs' pass on the next play for Tennessee's seventh turnover to end the game. The teams exchanged field...
TCU hangs on to defeat Kansas 24-23
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kenny Hill completed 17 of 32 passes for 206 yards with one touchdown pass and one rushing score to help TCU narrowly escape Kansas 24-23 on Saturday. Kansas took a 23-14 lead late in the third quarter on Ryan Willis' 21-yard touchdown. But TCU answered early in the fourth.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kenny Hill completed 17 of 32 passes for 206 yards with one touchdown pass and one rushing score to help TCU narrowly escape Kansas 24-23 on Saturday. Kansas took a 23-14 lead late in the third quarter on Ryan Willis' 21-yard touchdown. But TCU answered early in the fourth.