No. 23 SMU bounces back, tops ECU 59-51 in another shootout
Shane Buechele threw five touchdown passes, Xavier Jones broke one of Eric Dickerson's school records and No. 23 SMU bounced back from a first loss that dramatically changed the course of its season, outscoring East Carolina 59-51 on Saturday.
Shane Buechele threw five touchdown passes, Xavier Jones broke one of Eric Dickerson's school records and No. 23 SMU bounced back from a first loss that dramatically changed the course of its season, outscoring East Carolina 59-51 on Saturday.
Texas Tech roughs up West Virginia 38-17
Ta'Zhawn Henry and SaRodorick Thompson each had two short scoring runs, Jett Duffey moved Texas Tech's offense at will in the first half and the Red Raiders used a fast start to beat West Virginia 38-17 on Saturday, handing the Mountaineers their fifth straight loss.
Ta'Zhawn Henry and SaRodorick Thompson each had two short scoring runs, Jett Duffey moved Texas Tech's offense at will in the first half and the Red Raiders used a fast start to beat West Virginia 38-17 on Saturday, handing the Mountaineers their fifth straight loss.
No. 23 SMU has to avoid hangover against ECU after 1st loss
They will need some help just to win their division and make it to the American Athletic Conference championship game after that spotlighted loss at Memphis. The Mustangs (8-1, 4-1 American, No. 25 CFP) are home Saturday against East Carolina (3-6, 0-5).
They will need some help just to win their division and make it to the American Athletic Conference championship game after that spotlighted loss at Memphis. The Mustangs (8-1, 4-1 American, No. 25 CFP) are home Saturday against East Carolina (3-6, 0-5).
No. 20 Kansas State rolling into matchup with reeling Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kansas State is on a roll and making noise in the chase for the Big 12 championship. Texas is reeling and just trying to hang on to its title hopes.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kansas State is on a roll and making noise in the chase for the Big 12 championship. Texas is reeling and just trying to hang on to its title hopes.
No. 11 Baylor has won 10 in row since loss in last TCU game
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Matt Rhule may have only been joking when he said he sometimes still wakes up in the middle of the night haunted by the memory of those highlight plays TCU's Jalen Reagor made against the Bears last season.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Matt Rhule may have only been joking when he said he sometimes still wakes up in the middle of the night haunted by the memory of those highlight plays TCU's Jalen Reagor made against the Bears last season.
No. 9 Oklahoma knows Iowa State no longer a Big 12 doormat
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma fully recognizes Iowa State's transition from Big 12 doormat to capable adversary.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma fully recognizes Iowa State's transition from Big 12 doormat to capable adversary.
Ohio State, LSU, Alabama, Penn State top 1st CFP rankings; OU No. 9, Baylor No. 12, SMU No. 25
Two from the Big Ten. Two from the Southeastern Conference. And the undefeated defending national champions on the outside looking in — for now.
Two from the Big Ten. Two from the Southeastern Conference. And the undefeated defending national champions on the outside looking in — for now.
Florida State fires head football coach Willie Taggart
Florida State fired second-year football coach Willie Taggart on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Seminoles lost to rival Miami and with the team in danger of missing a bowl game for the second consecutive season.
Florida State fired second-year football coach Willie Taggart on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Seminoles lost to rival Miami and with the team in danger of missing a bowl game for the second consecutive season.
AP Top 25: SMU drops to No. 23; Navy gives AAC 4 teams, 3rd-most by conference
Navy moved into The Associated Press college football poll at No. 25, giving the American Athletic Conference four ranked teams, more than all but the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference.
Navy moved into The Associated Press college football poll at No. 25, giving the American Athletic Conference four ranked teams, more than all but the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference.
White throws for 350, No. 24 Memphis beats No. 15 SMU 54-48
The 24th-ranked Memphis Tigers had a national stage both in their town and on their field.
The 24th-ranked Memphis Tigers had a national stage both in their town and on their field.
Fine throws career-high 7 TDs, North Texas beats UTEP 52-26
Mason Fine threw a career-high seven touchdown passes to lead North Texas to a 52-26 victory over UTEP on Saturday.
Mason Fine threw a career-high seven touchdown passes to lead North Texas to a 52-26 victory over UTEP on Saturday.
Hubbard's 223 yards, 2 TDs lead Oklahoma St past TCU 34-27
Chuba Hubbard ran for 223 yards and two long touchdowns to help Oklahoma State defeat TCU 34-27 on Saturday.
Chuba Hubbard ran for 223 yards and two long touchdowns to help Oklahoma State defeat TCU 34-27 on Saturday.
Spiller runs for 217 yards, 3 TDs as Aggies beat UTSA 45-14
When Texas A&M fell behind by a touchdown early on Saturday against UTSA, the Aggies needed something to get them going quickly.
When Texas A&M fell behind by a touchdown early on Saturday against UTSA, the Aggies needed something to get them going quickly.
October losses by top teams leave Big 12 in chaos
In August, Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa State were the talk of the Big 12 Conference.
In August, Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa State were the talk of the Big 12 Conference.
EA Sports 'NCAA Football' games could come back now that college athletes can be paid for their likenesses
A recent ruling in college sports means EA Sports could bring back its 'NCAA Football' franchise.
A recent ruling in college sports means EA Sports could bring back its 'NCAA Football' franchise.
Big 12 reprimands 3 teams after field-storming celebrations
The Big 12 Conference has issued public reprimands and fines of $25,000 against Kansas State and TCU for how the schools handled fans storming the field to celebrate after home victories over ranked teams.
The Big 12 Conference has issued public reprimands and fines of $25,000 against Kansas State and TCU for how the schools handled fans storming the field to celebrate after home victories over ranked teams.
No. 15 SMU looks to stay undefeated against No. 24 Memphis
A New Year's Six game remains a possibility for the winner, while SMU is chasing even more than that with its best season since 1982.
A New Year's Six game remains a possibility for the winner, while SMU is chasing even more than that with its best season since 1982.
NCAA will permit athletes to be compensated for their names, images, likenesses, Board of Governors says
The National Collegiate Athletic Association will now permit athletes to be compensated for their names, images and likenesses, the NCAA Board of Governors said Tuesday.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association will now permit athletes to be compensated for their names, images and likenesses, the NCAA Board of Governors said Tuesday.
AP Top 25: LSU No. 1 ahead of 'Bama, Ohio St in close vote
The No. 1 vs. No. 2 game between Alabama and LSU in two weeks looks set, though the order of the Crimson Tide and Tigers changed in the AP Top 25 in one of the closet votes ever.
The No. 1 vs. No. 2 game between Alabama and LSU in two weeks looks set, though the order of the Crimson Tide and Tigers changed in the AP Top 25 in one of the closet votes ever.
Late field goal propels Kansas to victory over Texas Tech
Douglas Coleman fumbled on a blocked field goal return with two seconds to go and Liam Jones capitalized with a 32-yard field goal to give Kansas a 37-34 win over Texas Tech on Saturday night.
Douglas Coleman fumbled on a blocked field goal return with two seconds to go and Liam Jones capitalized with a 32-yard field goal to give Kansas a 37-34 win over Texas Tech on Saturday night.