Hicks-to-Proche for 67 yards and a TD as SMU rallies 27-23
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - James Proche hauled in a sideline pass from Ben Hicks and turned it into a 67-yard touchdown for the go-ahead score with 1:15 left in the game as SMU rallied past Tulane 27-23 on Saturday. The late TD gave the Mustangs (3-4, 2-1 American) the lead for the first time all game, and they sealed the win when Richard Moore strip-sacked Jonathan Banks, with Jake Hall recovering...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - James Proche hauled in a sideline pass from Ben Hicks and turned it into a 67-yard touchdown for the go-ahead score with 1:15 left in the game as SMU rallied past Tulane 27-23 on Saturday. The late TD gave the Mustangs (3-4, 2-1 American) the lead for the first time all game, and they sealed the win when Richard Moore strip-sacked Jonathan Banks, with Jake Hall recovering...
No. 9 Oklahoma, Murray at TCU looking to overcome 1st loss
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Kyler Murray has had nearly two weeks to stew over his first loss as Oklahoma's starting quarterback. "After the game I probably said about six words," Murray said. "But I think losing that game is definitely a learning lesson. ... I can only learn from it and get better from it."
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Kyler Murray has had nearly two weeks to stew over his first loss as Oklahoma's starting quarterback. "After the game I probably said about six words," Murray said. "But I think losing that game is definitely a learning lesson. ... I can only learn from it and get better from it."
Sooners' loss leaves Big 12 looking like playoff outsiders
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Oklahoma's chances of reaching college football's playoff may have been washed down the Red River last weekend, and there is a good chance the Big 12's championship aspirations went right with them.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Oklahoma's chances of reaching college football's playoff may have been washed down the Red River last weekend, and there is a good chance the Big 12's championship aspirations went right with them.
TCU beats Iowa State 17-14 on Song's FG in final minute
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Ben Banogu and TCU had reasons to be frustrated - and relieved. Banogu returned a fumble 47 yards for a touchdown before the standout defensive end missed a potential sack on Iowa State's game-tying drive before the Horned Frogs beat Iowa State 17-14 on Jonthan Song's 28-yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining Saturday night. "Coach P says whether you win...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Ben Banogu and TCU had reasons to be frustrated - and relieved. Banogu returned a fumble 47 yards for a touchdown before the standout defensive end missed a potential sack on Iowa State's game-tying drive before the Horned Frogs beat Iowa State 17-14 on Jonthan Song's 28-yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining Saturday night. "Coach P says whether you win...
TCU confident in young Robinson going into Iowa State game
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Gary Patterson recalled early mistakes made by some of TCU's former quarterbacks, then talked about how good those players turned out for the Horned Frogs. The coach expects sophomore Shawn Robinson will be just fine after a rash of turnovers , four interceptions and two fumbles as TCU lost consecutive regular-season games for the first time since the end of the...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Gary Patterson recalled early mistakes made by some of TCU's former quarterbacks, then talked about how good those players turned out for the Horned Frogs. The coach expects sophomore Shawn Robinson will be just fine after a rash of turnovers , four interceptions and two fumbles as TCU lost consecutive regular-season games for the first time since the end of the...
SMU goes for win in OT, tops Navy 31-30 on 2-point pass
DALLAS (AP) - Sonny Dykes decided not to wait for his first win as coach at SMU. He had to anyway. Hunter Thedford caught a 2-point conversion pass in the first overtime on a play that led to several minutes of discussion by officials and a review before it was held up, and the Mustangs beat Navy 31-30 on Saturday for their first win over the Midshipmen in 20 years.
DALLAS (AP) - Sonny Dykes decided not to wait for his first win as coach at SMU. He had to anyway. Hunter Thedford caught a 2-point conversion pass in the first overtime on a play that led to several minutes of discussion by officials and a review before it was held up, and the Mustangs beat Navy 31-30 on Saturday for their first win over the Midshipmen in 20 years.
No. 17 TCU focused on Big 12 play after loss to Ohio State
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Within minutes after TCU's loss to Ohio State, coach Gary Patterson was asked what he would want people to say about that game should the 17th-ranked Horned Frogs go on to win the Big 12 title and be in consideration for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Within minutes after TCU's loss to Ohio State, coach Gary Patterson was asked what he would want people to say about that game should the 17th-ranked Horned Frogs go on to win the Big 12 title and be in consideration for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Shea Patterson throws 3 TDs, No. 19 Michigan beats SMU 45-20
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh likes a lot about his team and yet he also sees room for improvement, heading into the Big Ten season. Shea Patterson threw three touchdown passes to Donovan Peoples-Jones to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat SMU 45-20 on Saturday. "We're getting closer to being good - really good," Harbaugh said. "We're still not quite there...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh likes a lot about his team and yet he also sees room for improvement, heading into the Big Ten season. Shea Patterson threw three touchdown passes to Donovan Peoples-Jones to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat SMU 45-20 on Saturday. "We're getting closer to being good - really good," Harbaugh said. "We're still not quite there...
No. 19 Michigan hosts SMU, favored to win by 5 TDs
SMU (0-2) at No. 19 Michigan (1-1), 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Line: Michigan by 35½. Series record: Michigan leads 1-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Wolverines aim to maintain momentum generated by last week's 49-3 win over Western Michigan. The Mustangs are playing for pride, hoping to have a respectable showing after losing to No. 16 TCU and North Texas by a combined score of...
SMU (0-2) at No. 19 Michigan (1-1), 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Line: Michigan by 35½. Series record: Michigan leads 1-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Wolverines aim to maintain momentum generated by last week's 49-3 win over Western Michigan. The Mustangs are playing for pride, hoping to have a respectable showing after losing to No. 16 TCU and North Texas by a combined score of...
Turpin ignites No. 16 TCU in rainy 42-12 win over rival SMU
DALLAS (AP) - If No. 16 TCU was looking ahead to a showdown with Ohio State, KaVontae Turpin snapped his fellow Horned Frogs back into the present with another speedy dash to the end zone. Turpin ignited a sluggish team by returning a punt 78 yards for a touchdown before adding a 42-yard scoring catch, and the Horned Frogs pulled away for a delayed and rain-soaked 42-12 victory over Dallas-Fort...
DALLAS (AP) - If No. 16 TCU was looking ahead to a showdown with Ohio State, KaVontae Turpin snapped his fellow Horned Frogs back into the present with another speedy dash to the end zone. Turpin ignited a sluggish team by returning a punt 78 yards for a touchdown before adding a 42-yard scoring catch, and the Horned Frogs pulled away for a delayed and rain-soaked 42-12 victory over Dallas-Fort...
TCU's Patterson views SMU as 50-50 game despite dominance
DALLAS (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson always views SMU as one of those 50-50 games, even though the No. 16 Horned Frogs have pretty much dominated the series since the end of the old Southwest Conference. "I call it that for the simple reason it's a rivalry game," Patterson said. "Everybody comes with emotion."
DALLAS (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson always views SMU as one of those 50-50 games, even though the No. 16 Horned Frogs have pretty much dominated the series since the end of the old Southwest Conference. "I call it that for the simple reason it's a rivalry game," Patterson said. "Everybody comes with emotion."
No. 16 TCU going for Iron Skillet at SMU before Ohio State
No. 16 TCU (1-0) at SMU (0-1), Friday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2) Line: TCU by 22½. Series record: TCU leads 50-40-7. WHAT'S AT STAKE?
No. 16 TCU (1-0) at SMU (0-1), Friday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2) Line: TCU by 22½. Series record: TCU leads 50-40-7. WHAT'S AT STAKE?
Fine's 3 TD passes lift North Texas over SMU 46-23
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine threw for 444 yards and three touchdowns, Kemon Hall had a pick-6 and DeAndre Torrey scored on a 96-yard kickoff return in North Texas' 46-23 win over SMU in a season opener on Saturday night. The Mean Green had a 27-1 first-down advantage and 36-0 lead with 13:11 left to play after Fine threw two TD strikes to Jalen Guyton and one to Nic Smith, and Hall...
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Mason Fine threw for 444 yards and three touchdowns, Kemon Hall had a pick-6 and DeAndre Torrey scored on a 96-yard kickoff return in North Texas' 46-23 win over SMU in a season opener on Saturday night. The Mean Green had a 27-1 first-down advantage and 36-0 lead with 13:11 left to play after Fine threw two TD strikes to Jalen Guyton and one to Nic Smith, and Hall...
Carter injured early in Texas Tech's 47-27 loss to Ole Miss
HOUSTON (AP) - Just after Mississippi piled up more than 500 yards in a blowout of Texas Tech on Saturday quarterback Jordan Ta'amu was asked about his group of receivers led by A.J. Brown, DaMarkus Lodge and D.K. Metcalf. "They're so talented," he said. "They're the best in the nation. I believe that in my heart. I'm grateful they're on my side and I can...
HOUSTON (AP) - Just after Mississippi piled up more than 500 yards in a blowout of Texas Tech on Saturday quarterback Jordan Ta'amu was asked about his group of receivers led by A.J. Brown, DaMarkus Lodge and D.K. Metcalf. "They're so talented," he said. "They're the best in the nation. I believe that in my heart. I'm grateful they're on my side and I can...
Robinson 5 TDs for No. 16 TCU in 55-7 win over Southern
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Shawn Robinson is in a much different position for No. 16 TCU this season. He will remain the No. 1 quarterback as long as he is producing on the field. The dual-threat sophomore, who won his only start last year filling in for an injured senior, is now 2-0. Robinson threw touchdowns to three different receivers and ran for two more scores while playing only the first...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Shawn Robinson is in a much different position for No. 16 TCU this season. He will remain the No. 1 quarterback as long as he is producing on the field. The dual-threat sophomore, who won his only start last year filling in for an injured senior, is now 2-0. Robinson threw touchdowns to three different receivers and ran for two more scores while playing only the first...
Williams has 240 yards rushing as A&M routs Northwestern St.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher has preached about the importance of explosive plays since he took over at Texas A&M. On Thursday night, Trayveon Williams gave his new coach exactly that when he ran 73 yards for a touchdown on the team's third offensive play to get things going in what ended as a 59-7 rout of Northwestern State in Fisher's debut at the school.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Coach Jimbo Fisher has preached about the importance of explosive plays since he took over at Texas A&M. On Thursday night, Trayveon Williams gave his new coach exactly that when he ran 73 yards for a touchdown on the team's third offensive play to get things going in what ended as a 59-7 rout of Northwestern State in Fisher's debut at the school.
No. 16 TCU not looking past opener vs SWAC team Southern
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson is doing his best to keep everyone from looking ahead to a much-anticipated game in Week 3. The message has at least gotten through to his players before the 16th-ranked Horned Frogs play their season opener Saturday against SWAC team Southern University.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson is doing his best to keep everyone from looking ahead to a much-anticipated game in Week 3. The message has at least gotten through to his players before the 16th-ranked Horned Frogs play their season opener Saturday against SWAC team Southern University.
Oklahoma coach Riley ready to build on success in 2nd year
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - A year ago, new Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley was scrambling to find his way after Bob Stoops' abrupt retirement put him in command just two months before fall camp. The 34-year-old offensive mastermind now has a season under his belt and the kind of pay increase that often comes with a job well done. He led Oklahoma to a No. 3 final ranking and cashed in with a new...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - A year ago, new Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley was scrambling to find his way after Bob Stoops' abrupt retirement put him in command just two months before fall camp. The 34-year-old offensive mastermind now has a season under his belt and the kind of pay increase that often comes with a job well done. He led Oklahoma to a No. 3 final ranking and cashed in with a new...
Massive party deck to be new student section at SMU football games
No more bleacher seats for SMU students at football games.
No more bleacher seats for SMU students at football games.
UCF picked to repeat as American Athletic Conference champs, SMU 4th in West
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Central Florida has been picked to repeat as American Athletic Conference champions as a follow-up to its undefeated 2017 season. The AAC announced the results of its preseason media poll Tuesday before media day and UCF received 19 of a possible 30 votes to win the league title. Memphis drew seven votes as conference champion and was the clear favorite to win the West...
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Central Florida has been picked to repeat as American Athletic Conference champions as a follow-up to its undefeated 2017 season. The AAC announced the results of its preseason media poll Tuesday before media day and UCF received 19 of a possible 30 votes to win the league title. Memphis drew seven votes as conference champion and was the clear favorite to win the West...