Category: College

Statistically the Texas Longhorns were right in the game with Oklahoma State. But too many poor plays did more than leave head-scratching questions; they simply reinforced doubt, especially when the Longhorns had two weeks to prepare for the Cowboys and still suffered a 49-31 loss Oct. 1. The Longhorns (2-2, 0-1) had 568 yards of total offense compared to the Cowboys’ (3-2, 1-1) 555 yards. OSU quarterback Mason Rudolph threw for 392 yards and three touchdowns and had a rushing touchdown. Trailing 37-25 at the half, the Texas defense picked…

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Don’t bother reminding TCU coach Gary Patterson that his team won a Big 12 Conference championship just two years ago in part because they beat Oklahoma. “Title goes through Norman, so you got to get ready to play,” he said. “You got to find a way to win one of those. Very well coached. Coach (Bob) Stoops has been there a long time and done a great job.” The two teams kick off at 4 p.m. Oct. 1 on FOX. The Sooners (1-2) are led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, who…

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After a tough win over Oklahoma State 35-24 Sept. 24, some may think Baylor is preparing for a far less competitive opponent in Iowa State (1-3, 0-1). The two square off at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 on FS1. But Bears acting head coach Jim Grobe said his squad has to contend with a pair of Cyclone quarterbacks — Joel Lanning and Jacob Park — who both run and throw equally well. Lanning has 36 rushes for 67 yards and two touchdowns and has completed 43 of 77 passes for 605…

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Texas Tech is bracing for Kansas’ best effort, especially since the game will kick off at 7:30 Sept. 29 on FS1. “It’s a good changeup,” Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury said. “A couple of good games on TV. It’s a good showcase to show who they are.” Kingsbury cautioned his players not to look at the six turnovers the Jayhawks (1-2) committed in the 43-7 loss to Memphis on Sept. 17. “I think the last game was not a true statement of their football team,” he said. “I felt last…

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A confident and at ease Charlie Strong appeared before reporters Sept. 26 for his weekly press conference in advance of the Texas Longhorns traveling to face Oklahoma State at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 on ABC. But Strong wasn’t relaxed enough to give details on who would be the featured defenders. “You want my game plan, huh?” he said to a reporter who asked him for names of the players who will play significant roles during the contest. “I’ve got some guys.” And fans will see them against the Cowboys (2-2,…

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It might not have been pretty, but the TCU Horned Frogs‘ strong second half led to a 33-3 win over SMU on Sept. 23. The Horned Frogs have now won five straight over the Mustangs. Quarterback Kenny Hill set the tone for the second half when he hit John Diarse for a 75-yard touchdown on the first play. Hill finished with 452 yards in the air and two touchdowns. The other went to Jaelan Austin on a fade route. Hill said the first touchdown to start the third quarter was…

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Another night at the office for Baylor quarterback Seth Russell as he threw for 387 yards and four touchdowns in beating Oklahoma State 35-24 on Sept. 24. But the talk of the game was the Bears’ (4-0, 1-0) defensive stand in the fourth quarter inside their own five to turn the Cowboys (2-2, 0-1) away twice. And it came when OSU had the ball for almost 42 minutes. Baylor acting head coach Jim Grobe tipped his hat to the defense. “It was amazing to watch the guys play so hard,”…

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