No. 21 Texas A&M rallies for 92-88 victory over Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jalen Jones scored 27 points and made a tiebreaking basket with 1:28 left, helping No. 21 Texas A&M erase a 13-point, second-half deficit and beat Tennessee 92-88 on Saturday for its sixth straight victory. Tennessee (8-7, 1-2 SEC) was up by 10 with just over four minutes left when Texas A&M (13-2, 3-0) ran off 11 straight points.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jalen Jones scored 27 points and made a tiebreaking basket with 1:28 left, helping No. 21 Texas A&M erase a 13-point, second-half deficit and beat Tennessee 92-88 on Saturday for its sixth straight victory. Tennessee (8-7, 1-2 SEC) was up by 10 with just over four minutes left when Texas A&M (13-2, 3-0) ran off 11 straight points.
Washington's Scott Woodward named AD at Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Scott Woodward has been named Texas A&M's new athletic director after serving in that same position at Washington since 2008. Texas A&M President Michael Young announced the hiring Friday, three days after Eric Hyman announced he was stepping down from the position. Woodward will be formally introduced in College Station next week.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Scott Woodward has been named Texas A&M's new athletic director after serving in that same position at Washington since 2008. Texas A&M President Michael Young announced the hiring Friday, three days after Eric Hyman announced he was stepping down from the position. Woodward will be formally introduced in College Station next week.
NCAA keeping FCS title game in Frisco through at least 2020
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The FCS championship game will keep being played at a professional soccer stadium in North Texas through at least 2020. The NCAA and the city of Frisco announced a four-year extension Friday, the day before the title game is played at the 20,500-seat home of MLS team FC Dallas for the sixth consecutive season.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The FCS championship game will keep being played at a professional soccer stadium in North Texas through at least 2020. The NCAA and the city of Frisco announced a four-year extension Friday, the day before the title game is played at the 20,500-seat home of MLS team FC Dallas for the sixth consecutive season.
No. 11 TCU roars back to beat No. 15 Oregon 47-41 in 3OT
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Bram Kohlhausen's 8-yard touchdown run in the third overtime carried No. 11 TCU to a wild 47-41 victory over No. 15 Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday night as the Horned Frogs stormed back from a 31-0 halftime deficit behind a backup quarterback. The 31-point comeback to win tied the record for a bowl game, matching Texas Tech in the 2006 Insight Bowl against...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Bram Kohlhausen's 8-yard touchdown run in the third overtime carried No. 11 TCU to a wild 47-41 victory over No. 15 Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday night as the Horned Frogs stormed back from a 31-0 halftime deficit behind a backup quarterback. The 31-point comeback to win tied the record for a bowl game, matching Texas Tech in the 2006 Insight Bowl against...
No. 17 SMU beats South Florida 72-58 to improve to 13-0
DALLAS (AP) — Nic Moore, Sterling Brown and Markus Kennedy each scored 13 points and No. 17 SMU beat South Florida 72-58 on Saturday night in head coach Larry Brown's first home game of the season. SMU improved to 13-0 — the best start in school history — and 2-0 in the American Athletic Conference. The Mustangs are one of three unbeaten Division I teams along with No. 3...
DALLAS (AP) — Nic Moore, Sterling Brown and Markus Kennedy each scored 13 points and No. 17 SMU beat South Florida 72-58 on Saturday night in head coach Larry Brown's first home game of the season. SMU improved to 13-0 — the best start in school history — and 2-0 in the American Athletic Conference. The Mustangs are one of three unbeaten Division I teams along with No. 3...
Hield leads No. 3 Oklahoma past No. 11 Iowa State, 87-83
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 22 points and No. 3 Oklahoma beat No. 11 Iowa State 87-83 on Saturday night to match the second-best start in school history at 12-0. Ryan Spangler had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Isaiah Cousins scored all 15 of his points in the second half for the Sooners in the Big 12 opener for both teams. Oklahoma plays at No. 2 Kansas on Monday in what...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 22 points and No. 3 Oklahoma beat No. 11 Iowa State 87-83 on Saturday night to match the second-best start in school history at 12-0. Ryan Spangler had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Isaiah Cousins scored all 15 of his points in the second half for the Sooners in the Big 12 opener for both teams. Oklahoma plays at No. 2 Kansas on Monday in what...
No. 20 Texas A&M rolls past Arkansas 92-69
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — After Texas A&M narrowly missed the NCAA tournament last season, senior guard Jalen Jones knows the importance of the 20th-ranked Aggies' 92-69 victory over Arkansas on Saturday to open Southeastern Conference play. "You need to win every game at home, because playing on the road is super tough," said Jones, who scored a career-high 28...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — After Texas A&M narrowly missed the NCAA tournament last season, senior guard Jalen Jones knows the importance of the 20th-ranked Aggies' 92-69 victory over Arkansas on Saturday to open Southeastern Conference play. "You need to win every game at home, because playing on the road is super tough," said Jones, who scored a career-high 28...
No. 2 Kansas swamps No. 23 Baylor with big run in 102-74 win
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self has a theory about why Wayne Selden Jr. has been so good this season. "Mentorship," he said with a wry smile. "Coaching, that's what it's got to be, right?" Right. Along with hours in the gym, a tweak to his shooting mechanics and the realization that the junior guard could be the biggest reason the second-ranked...
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self has a theory about why Wayne Selden Jr. has been so good this season. "Mentorship," he said with a wry smile. "Coaching, that's what it's got to be, right?" Right. Along with hours in the gym, a tweak to his shooting mechanics and the realization that the junior guard could be the biggest reason the second-ranked...
Newberry leads Oklahoma State past TCU 69-48
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Jeff Newberry poured in a game-high 23 points, including 11 in a row during a three-minute span of the second half, to lead Oklahoma State to a 69-48 victory over TCU in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams on Saturday.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Jeff Newberry poured in a game-high 23 points, including 11 in a row during a three-minute span of the second half, to lead Oklahoma State to a 69-48 victory over TCU in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams on Saturday.
Texas Tech wins 10th in row, tops Texas 82-74
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Devaugntah Williams' 23 points led Texas Tech to an 82-74 win against Texas Saturday afternoon, its first win in a Big 12 home opener since 2007 and 10th win in a row. Toddrick Gotcher scored 18 points and Norense Odiase had 13 points for the Red Raiders (11-1). Zach Smith added 10 points. Texas (8-5) junior Isaiah Taylor, a preseason All-Big 12 selection, led...
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Devaugntah Williams' 23 points led Texas Tech to an 82-74 win against Texas Saturday afternoon, its first win in a Big 12 home opener since 2007 and 10th win in a row. Toddrick Gotcher scored 18 points and Norense Odiase had 13 points for the Red Raiders (11-1). Zach Smith added 10 points. Texas (8-5) junior Isaiah Taylor, a preseason All-Big 12 selection, led...
No. 3 Oklahoma beats Harvard in Diamond Head title game
HONOLULU (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 34 points and Jordan Woodward had 28 — both career highs — to help No. 3 Oklahoma beat Harvard 83-71 on Friday night in the Diamond Head Classic title game. Hield was 11 of 14 from the field and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line, and Woodward was 9 of 13 from the field and 6 of 7 from the line.
HONOLULU (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 34 points and Jordan Woodward had 28 — both career highs — to help No. 3 Oklahoma beat Harvard 83-71 on Friday night in the Diamond Head Classic title game. Hield was 11 of 14 from the field and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line, and Woodward was 9 of 13 from the field and 6 of 7 from the line.
Former Cowboy, former Sooner named to NFL Pro Bowl
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former Oklahoma State kicker Dan Bailey and former Oklahoma offensive lineman Trent Williams have been selected to the NFL Pro Bowl. Bailey of the Dallas Cowboys is 22-of-22 on extra-point kicks and has converted 28-of29 field goal attempts. This is his first trip to the Pro Bowl. Williams of the Washington Redskins is going to the Pro Bowl for the fourth consecutive...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former Oklahoma State kicker Dan Bailey and former Oklahoma offensive lineman Trent Williams have been selected to the NFL Pro Bowl. Bailey of the Dallas Cowboys is 22-of-22 on extra-point kicks and has converted 28-of29 field goal attempts. This is his first trip to the Pro Bowl. Williams of the Washington Redskins is going to the Pro Bowl for the fourth consecutive...
New North Texas coach Littrell hires 2 assistants
DENTON, Texas (AP) — New North Texas coach Seth Littrell hired his first two assistants Friday, including Graham Harrell as offensive coordinator. Harrell and receivers coach Joel Filani both come from Washington State, where they worked for Mike Leach. Littrell was on staff with Leach at Texas Tech from 2005-08, when Harrell was the starting quarterback and Filani a receiver.
DENTON, Texas (AP) — New North Texas coach Seth Littrell hired his first two assistants Friday, including Graham Harrell as offensive coordinator. Harrell and receivers coach Joel Filani both come from Washington State, where they worked for Mike Leach. Littrell was on staff with Leach at Texas Tech from 2005-08, when Harrell was the starting quarterback and Filani a receiver.
Roll Henry! Alabama's super-sized running back wins Heisman
NEW YORK (AP) — Hand it to Derrick Henry. Alabama's bulldozer of tailback with the super-sized workload won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night after carrying the Crimson Tide offense for most of the season. "I'm just so thankful to have this trophy," Henry said. "It's just a blessing and an honor."
NEW YORK (AP) — Hand it to Derrick Henry. Alabama's bulldozer of tailback with the super-sized workload won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night after carrying the Crimson Tide offense for most of the season. "I'm just so thankful to have this trophy," Henry said. "It's just a blessing and an honor."
Felix hits at buzzer, Texas beats No. 3 North Carolina 84-82
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The ball bounced right to Javan Felix for an easy catch, step, shoot and swish. And a win. A really big one for Texas and new coach Shaka Smart. The senior guard's uncontested jumper at the buzzer sent the Longhorns to a wild 84-82 victory over No. 3 North Carolina, giving Smart a signature moment a month into his tenure at Texas. "I just had a free walk-up...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The ball bounced right to Javan Felix for an easy catch, step, shoot and swish. And a win. A really big one for Texas and new coach Shaka Smart. The senior guard's uncontested jumper at the buzzer sent the Longhorns to a wild 84-82 victory over No. 3 North Carolina, giving Smart a signature moment a month into his tenure at Texas. "I just had a free walk-up...
No. 21 Navy tops Army 21-17 for 14th straight win in series
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — With perfection at stake, Keenan Reynolds ended his Navy career with a clean sweep against Army. Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo just might leave the academy the same way. Reynolds rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead the No. 21 Midshipmen to their 14th straight win over the Black Knights, 21-17 on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — With perfection at stake, Keenan Reynolds ended his Navy career with a clean sweep against Army. Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo just might leave the academy the same way. Reynolds rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead the No. 21 Midshipmen to their 14th straight win over the Black Knights, 21-17 on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Hield leads No. 7 Oklahoma past Oral Roberts 96-73
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Buddy Hield scored. Just like he usually does. His defensive energy was just as critical — the senior had a career-high five steals to go with 30 points as No. 7 Oklahoma beat Oral Roberts 96-73 on Saturday. "Buddy, especially in the second half, was active throughout, for sure," Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger said. "That's great. Any time we can...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Buddy Hield scored. Just like he usually does. His defensive energy was just as critical — the senior had a career-high five steals to go with 30 points as No. 7 Oklahoma beat Oral Roberts 96-73 on Saturday. "Buddy, especially in the second half, was active throughout, for sure," Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger said. "That's great. Any time we can...
9 Sooners named to All-Big 12 first team by coaches
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Nine Oklahoma Sooners have been named All-Big 12 first team while coach Bob Stoops, quarterback Baker Mayfield and receiver Dede Westbrook were singled out for individual honors. Mayfield is Offensive Player of the Year, Westbrook is Offensive Newcomer of the Year and Stoops is Coach of the Year in the awards announced Wednesday and voted on by conference coaches. The...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Nine Oklahoma Sooners have been named All-Big 12 first team while coach Bob Stoops, quarterback Baker Mayfield and receiver Dede Westbrook were singled out for individual honors. Mayfield is Offensive Player of the Year, Westbrook is Offensive Newcomer of the Year and Stoops is Coach of the Year in the awards announced Wednesday and voted on by conference coaches. The...
North Texas hires UNC off. coordinator Littrell as coach
North Texas hired North Carolina offensive coordinator Seth Littrell as its head coach.
North Texas hired North Carolina offensive coordinator Seth Littrell as its head coach.
Frazier's first-half surge leads No. 22 SMU to 98-44 win
DALLAS (AP) — SMU's Keith Frazier followed an 0-fer by matching his career-high for points three days later.
DALLAS (AP) — SMU's Keith Frazier followed an 0-fer by matching his career-high for points three days later.