Cougars to rely on steady rotation against SMU

A well-rested SMU squad takes on the nation’s No. 11 team when the Mustangs welcome Houston at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 on ESPN2. The Mustangs (2-4, 0-2) enjoyed a bye, while the Cougars (6-1, 3-1) beat Tulsa 38-31. Houston leads the American Conference in scoring defense, but coach Tom Herman said the Cougars will have to rely on reserves since several players won’t be playing Oct. 22. Linebacker D’Juan Hines will play for Matthew Adams, and defensive linemen B.J. Singleton and Nick Thurman will play a lot of minutes, Herman…

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Longhorns head to Little Manhattan to end a streak

The Texas Longhorns will attempt to do something that hasn’t been done since 2002 — win at Kansas State. The two meet at 11 a.m. Oct. 22 on ESPN2. Texas (3-3, 1-2) understands the task it faces, coach Charlie Strong said. “So we know this, that in order for us to go win a game, we’re going to have to play one of our best games that we’ve played all season,” he said. “You look at them on offense, they do a really good job. They have a two-quarterback system,…

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Texas Tech preparing undefeated West Virginia

A week after losing to Kansas State 44-34, Texas Tech attempts to get back on the winning track against West Virginia. The game kicks off at 11 a.m. Oct. 15 on FS1. The Mountaineers (4-0, 1-0) had two weeks to prepare for the Red Raiders (3-2, 1-1). Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury said he is impressed with the Mountaineers on both sides of the ball. West Virginia is led by quarterback Skyler Howard, who ranks fourth in passing yards in the Big 12 at 1,272 yards and seven touchdowns on 98…

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Baylor can accomplish one goal with win against Kansas

The Baylor Bears will suit up one of their most important weapons after a enjoying a bye last week. Receiver K.D. Cannon is expected back against Kansas. The game is set for 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 on FS1. Cannon leads the team in receptions with 27 for 370 yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Seth Russell said Cannon has the “it” factor that elevates others around him. “Several other guys stepped up last week, which is huge, and we just need some more guys like him – guys who want to…

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Cougars’ goals are still obtainable despite loss to Navy

Though Houston will not be in the running for the College Football Playoffs after a 46-40 loss to Navy Oct. 8, coach Tom Herman said there’s still plenty to accomplish this season. Houston plays Tulsa at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 on ESPN2. For starters, the Cougars (5-1, 0-1) can break the record for most wins in a two-year period, which stands at 21. Right now they’re at 18. The seniors can set a new record for the most wins in a four-year period. The record is 36; right now they’re…

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Strong understands fans’ frustrations, knows he and boosters want the same thing

Two days after another loss that featured a record setting day for a receiver for the opposing team — this time it was Oklahoma’s Dede Westbrook with 10 catches for 232 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-40 win — Texas coach Charlie Strong said all the Longhorns can do is more forward while working to fix the flaws that plague them. Next up is Iowa State at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 on Longhorn Network. Strong said he knows of the “rumblings” about his job and that he knows who…

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The questions facing Texas with Strong as the head coach

After 29 games, does Texas have an accurate picture of the kind of head coach Charlie Strong is? That question is the one that are facing Texas president Greg Fenves, who is charged with hiring and retaining staff members. There’s little doubt Fenves likes Strong. All people have to do is look at what happened with the last full-time athletic director at the university, Steve Patterson, as an illustration. According to reports, Patterson’s termination was because he told Strong that Fenves wanted to move academic support out of the football…

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Horned Frogs prepare for first true road test

Last season Kansas gave TCU everything the Horned Frogs could handle and more, though TCU pulled out a 23-17 victory. And Horned Frogs coach Gary Patterson said he sees a better Jayhawks (1-3, 0-1) when he examines film of them this season in preparation of this year’s 11 a.m. kickoff Oct. 8 on ESPNU. What has really stood out to Patterson, he said, is the KU defense. “They play very physical, and they play hard,” he said. “I see the difference in special teams. I think coach (David) Beatty and…

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Another epic battle to occur in College Station

A battle of top 10 teams will happen at Kyle Field where the 12th Man will be waiting. Tennessee (5-0, ), ranked No. 9, visits Texas A&M (5-0, 3-0), ranked No. 8, at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8 on CBS. Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin didn’t give an update on the status of defensive end Myles Garrett, receivers Speedy Noil and Ricky Seals-Jones and offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor when he met with reporters Oct. 4. But he advised people not to buy into the thought that simply because the Volunteers had to…

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Cougars preparing to face Navy’s triple option offense

The Houston Cougars are putting their unbeaten record on the line against a Navy team that utilizes the triple option as its base offense. The two square off at 2 p.m. Oct. 8 on CBS Sports Network. The Cougars (5-0) won last year’s contest 52-31. The Midshipmen (3-1) had 147 yards rushing and 312 passing yards. They played from behind most of the game. Houston coach Tom Herman said the preparation for the triple option is unique. “All the assignments, run fits and even where you line up on defense…

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