Category: College

We at TexasChalkTalk.com have heard a lot of chatter about the play involving Notre Dame receiver Torii Hunter Jr. and Texas defensive back DeShon Elliott during the Longhorns’ 41-38 double overtime victory Sept. 4. Thirty-six seconds remained in the third quarter and the Irish trailed 31-28. On third and 12 from the Texas 19, Hunter ran to the end zone from the left side to catch the pass. Just as he was about to tuck the ball securely, Elliott hit him hard enough to dislodge the ball to prevent the…

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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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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 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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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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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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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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