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There’s still plenty to accomplish for TCU, starting with Iowa State contest

TCU is preparing to face a motivated Iowa State squad still looking for its first win of the season. The two square off at 11 a.m. Sept. 17 on Fox Sports 1. The Cyclones (0-2) lost to Northern Iowa 25-0 and to Iowa 42-3. ISU has been playing two quarterbacks: Joel Lanning and Jacob Park. Lanning has completed 26 of 48 passes for 342 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions and has 24 carries for 37 yards, while Park has six of 15 passes for 79 yards and ran three…

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Short week is challenging for the Cougars

The Houston Cougars are bracing a much better challenge this week when they face Cincinnati at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 on ESPN. Both teams are entering the contest with 2-0 records. The Bearcats beat Tennessee-Martin 28-7 and Purdue 38-20. Cougars coach Tom Herman said he expects to face a much improved Cincinnati opponent with better defensive linemen and safeties. “They seem to be a little bit more sound in what they’re doing,” he said. “They’re in the right places at the right time on defense.” The Bearcats are led by…

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Aggies are improved, will find out by how much against Auburn

Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said playing a ranked opponent to begin the 2016 season got his team’s attention for weeks leading up to the win over UCLA. Now that the Aggies (2-0) are starting Southeastern Conference play, Sumlin said he is looking for the same sense of urgency as they travel to Auburn for a 6 p.m. kickoff Sept. 17 on ESPN. “Got to continue to play at level that gives us a chance to win,” Sumlin said. “Last two weeks liked how we approached the week and dealt…

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Road game at Rice will reveal plenty about the Bears

After winning two consecutive games at home, the Baylor Bears will head to Houston to play the Rice Owls (0-2) at 7 p.m. Sept. 16. Coach Jim Grobe noted his team will play the Owls in their home opener. Rice began the season in a 46-14 loss at Western Kentucky and fell to Army 31-14 last week. The Owls are led by quarterback Tyler Stehling, who has completed 39 of 68 passes for 383 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions and leads the team in rushing with 17 carries for…

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Texas Tech faces dangerous Louisiana Tech

Texas Tech wants to get back on the winning track but must contend with a Louisiana Tech opponent that will attack the Red Raiders in all phases. The two square off at 6 pm. Sept. 17 on Fox Sports Net. The Bulldogs (1-1) crushed South Carolina State 53-24 last week after losing to Arkansas 21-20 to begin 2016. Louisiana Tech played two different quarterbacks the first two weeks of the season. J’mar Smith started against Arkansas in place of Ryan Higgins, who was suspended because of a DWI he received…

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Texas prepares for first road game of the season

After two stellar home games with more than 92,000 in attendance at each, the Texas Longhorns (2-0) will head to California to face the Golden Bears. The two kick off at 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17 on ESPN. Texas coach Charlie Strong said the team is aware of the challenges that come with playing as the visiting team. “We know it’s a week-by-week process,” he said. “We know we have to continue to get better and improve week-by-week. It will be a big challenge for us going on the road for…

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Texas teams flounder in marquee matchups

A week after Texas, Texas A&M and Houston recorded huge victories to ensure the state was the talk of college football in week one, Texas Tech and TCU were unable to add to the conversation. The Red Raiders (1-1) lost a back-and-forth game to Arizona State 68-55. Untimely turnovers and special teams undid Tech as well as a record-setting night by Sun Devils running back Kalen Ballage. He set a record for eight touchdowns in one game by rushing for seven, from the wildcat, thanks to 13 carries for 137…

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Aggies not taking the Panthers lightly

Though Texas A&M is facing Prairie View A&M, a team that doesn’t pose the same challenges of a top 25 opponent, Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin said his players aren’t taking the Panthers lightly. “Don’t take any of these games lightly. Starts with us in games like this. Things we have to get better.” The two kick off at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 on the SEC Network. Add in the fact Texas A&M (1-0) is used to playing later in the day, and Sumlin said coaches will emphasize a need to be…

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Red Raiders looking for better showing against ASU

The challenge is so much greater this week. Days after Texas Tech crushed Stephen F. Austin 69-17 to win its season opener, the Red Raiders turn their attention to Arizona State. The two meet at 9 p.m. Sept. 10 on Fox Sports 1. “It’ll be a step up in competition, that’s for sure, and we’ll have to play well,” Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury said. The Sun Devils beat Northern Arizona 44-13 thanks to 180 passing yards and 89 rushing yards and a score by dual-threat quarterback Manny Wilkins. Tim White…

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SMU sees Baylor as a measuring stick

A confident SMU team will face Baylor at McLane Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 on Fox Sports 1. The Mustangs enter the contest after winning their season opener for the first time since 2009 and the first road season-opening win since 1986. The victory was against North Texas 34-21. SMU used a balanced offensive attack led by two quarterbacks. Quarterback Matt Davis was eight of 17 for 155 yards with two touchdowns and an interception and had 14 rushes for 91 yards. Quarterback Ben Hicks was five of nine for 145…

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