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Texas Tech defensive back Thomas Leggett blocks a punt by Iowa State punter Corey Dunn, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. Leggett recovered the block in the end zone for a Texas Tech touchdown. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Texas Tech at Iowa State 10/27/2018

Oct. 27, 2018 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace (2) reaches for but can't hold onto the pass as Iowa State defensive back Brian Peavy (10) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. Wallace is second in the Big 12 with 102.6 yards receiving per game, with 40 catches for 718 yards and four TDs. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 6 Texas looks to keep magic going against Oklahoma State

By John Tranchina Oct. 26, 2018 03:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) battles past TCU defensive end Ben Banogu (15), linebacker Alec Dunham (23) and safety Markell Simmons (3) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 52-27. Oklahoma might have found its newest freshman phenom at running back in Kennedy Brooks. He ran for 168 yards against TCU (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 8 Oklahoma wary of Kansas State

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 26, 2018 12:08 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back Trey Sermon (4) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 52-27. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Struggling teams meet when TCU heads to Kansas on Saturday

By Dave Skretta Oct. 26, 2018 03:00 AM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) looks to pass as he gets a block from teammate David Montgomery (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Defense, frosh QBs headline Tech-Iowa State matchup

By Luke Meredith Oct. 26, 2018 03:00 AM EDT

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) prepares to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Morgantown,.WVa. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson
Georgia Southern upsets No. 25 Appalachian State 34-14

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 10:48 PM EDT

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier (7) signals for a first down after running the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
No. 13 WVU uses 31-point second quarter to beat Baylor 58-14

By John Raby Oct. 25, 2018 10:28 PM EDT

West Virginia linebacker David Long Jr. (11) sacks Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Baylor at West Virginia 10/25/2018

Oct. 25, 2018 09:11 PM EDT

No. 6 Texas takes 6-game winning streak to Oklahoma State

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 04:03 PM EDT
No. 6 Texas (6-1, 4-0 Big 12) at Oklahoma State (4-3, 1-3), 8 p.m. ET (ABC) Line: Texas by 3½. Series record: Texas 24-8. ...

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) catches a Skylar Thompson pass while covered by Oklahoma State linebacker Calvin Bundage, back, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan. This season, four Big 12 backs are averaging at least 100 yards rushing per game in conference action.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Running backs earn higher profile in Big 12 this season

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 25, 2018 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) catches a Skylar Thompson pass while covered by Oklahoma State linebacker Calvin Bundage, back, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan. This season, four Big 12 backs are averaging at least 100 yards rushing per game in conference action.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
No. 8 Oklahoma tries to maintain momentum vs. Kansas State

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 03:49 PM EDT

Wednesday's Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 02:39 AM EDT
BASEBALL BOSTON (AP) — David Price pitched six innings of three-hit ball, and major league RBI leader J.D. Martinez broke a fifth-inning tie during...

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace (2) reaches for but can't hold onto the pass as Iowa State defensive back Brian Peavy (10) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. Wallace is second in the Big 12 with 102.6 yards receiving per game, with 40 catches for 718 yards and four TDs. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Fresh QBs for Texas Tech, Iowa State with Big 12 win streaks

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 02:31 AM EDT

Coming off first loss, No. 13 West Virginia takes on Baylor

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2018 09:58 PM EDT
Baylor (4-3, 2-2 Big 12) at No. 13 West Virginia (5-1, 3-1), Thursday, 7 p.m. ET (FS1). Line: West Virginia by 14. Series record: West...

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Charlotte, N.C. Thirteen ranked teams are playing road games this weekend, from No. 2 Clemson to No. 25 Appalachian State, and only two are playing other ranked teams. The Tigers take on Florida State on Saturday. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
College Football Picks: Road tests before first CFP rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 24, 2018 04:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 file photo, Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Austin, Texas. Brewer had a chance to give Baylor the lead in the closing seconds at Texas two weeks ago but came up just short. He almost pulled off a miracle comeback last year against West Virginia. Baylor plays West Virginia on Thursday night in Morgantown, W.Va.(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
After first loss, No. 13 WVU looks to bounce back vs Bears

By John Raby Oct. 24, 2018 01:23 PM EDT

Defense fuels optimism for home stretch at Iowa State

By Luke Meredith Oct. 23, 2018 06:17 PM EDT
Iowa State is fresh off a much-needed bye week and seemingly set up for a strong finish after a 3-3 start. The biggest reason for the Cyclones'...

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2018, file photo, TCU wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (25) scores a touchdown after a catch against SMU during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football, in Dallas. TCU receiver and standout returner KaVontae Turpin has been dismissed from the team after a second similar charge surfaced following his weekend arrest on an assault charge for an alleged altercation with his girlfriend. Coach Gary Patterson said Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, that Turpin will no longer be allowed to be on the team.(AP Photo/Jim Cowsert, File)
Turpin dismissed from TCU team after 2nd charge surfaces

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 23, 2018 03:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against the South Dakota, in Manhattan, Kan. No matter how good or bad Kansas State has performed in the weeks leading into its bye, coach Snyder seems to always have the Wildcats ready to return when the opponent is Oklahoma. The last two such times the Wildcats have been victorious. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
K-State back to work after bye week with Oklahoma on deck

By Dave Skretta Oct. 23, 2018 01:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Florida State's Brian Burns, center, celebrates sacking Wake Forest's quarterback with teammates Marvin Wilson, left, and Leonard Warner during an NCAA college football game, in Tallahassee, Fla. Burns has nine sacks on the season and 7½ in the last three games. According to Pro Football Focus, Burns leads the nation in quarterback pressures with 46 on the season.(AP Photo/Steve Cannon, File)
AP All-America Watch: Sooner Heisman hopeful, FSU sackmaster

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2018 01:15 PM EDT