Big 12 Football Championship Game
Kansas State players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sugar Bowl features first Alabama-Kansas State matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 03:28 PM EST

Kansas State players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sugar Bowl pits Alabama vs. Kansas State for first time

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2022 02:57 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) falls short of a touchdown as Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) and cornerback Julius Brents (23) make the stop during overtime of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Mat Otero)
TCU's dream season leads to Fiesta Bowl tilt vs. Michigan

By John Marshall Dec. 04, 2022 01:31 PM EST

Georgia players hoist the trophy after defeating LSU in the Southeastern Conference Championship football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25: Georgia, Michigan, TCU, Ohio State on top

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 04, 2022 11:29 AM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard, center, celebrates with teammate Colby McCalister, left, after Kansas State defeated TCU in the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Kansas State win in Big 12 championship game a promise kept

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 03, 2022 07:53 PM EST

Utah wide receiver Money Parks (10) outruns Southern California defensive back Mekhi Blackmon (6) to score a touchdown during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Utah running back Micah Bernard is at left. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
TCU's loss gets Tide a last look, but Frogs should make CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2022 05:49 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (18) runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 3 TCU loses 31-28 in OT to K-State in Big 12 title game

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 03, 2022 04:20 PM EST

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil, left, tackles Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
CFP deja vu: TCU in third, Ohio State lurking and lobbying

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 02, 2022 02:50 PM EST

Kansas State wide receiver Malik Knowles, top, celebrates with linemen KT Leveston (70) and Hayden Gillum (55) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
No. 3 TCU seeks CFP spot and Big 12 title vs. No. 13 K-State

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 11:53 AM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) and offensive tackle Brandon Coleman (77) celebrate a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
TCU takes its CFP hopes into Big 12 title game vs K-State

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 01, 2022 11:47 AM EST

Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen is tackled by Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah, right, and safety Josh Hayes, left, in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Big 12 coaches tab Duggan, Anudike-Uzomah as top players

Nov. 30, 2022 07:08 PM EST

FILE - Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) carries the ball against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. The body types are certainly much different for TCU's Kendre Miller and Kansas State's 5-foot-6 dynamo Deuce Vaughn. And yet the running backs that will be featured in the Big 12 championship game look pretty similar in what they do on the field. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Big 12 title game RBs look different, have similar results

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 30, 2022 05:36 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and his player hoist the Governor's Cup after defeating Georgia Tech in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
What To Watch: Playoff picture already close to settled

By Steve Megargee Nov. 30, 2022 01:59 PM EST

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman, center, thanks the fans after defeating Baylor in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Klieman winning games, winning over fans at No. 13 K-State

By Dave Skretta Nov. 29, 2022 03:53 PM EST

FILE - TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) stands at a tunnel exit during team introductions before an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2022. Duggan’s 41st career start for third-ranked TCU will come in the Big 12 championship game on Saturday, Dec, 3, 2022, with the undefeated Horned Frogs on the brink of making the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
TCU QB Duggan goes from losing job to winning every game

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 29, 2022 05:58 AM EST

TCU linebacker Jamoi Hodge (6) celebrates a fumble recovery with teammates George Ellis III (93) and Bud Clark during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. TCU won 62-14. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
TCU has definite CFP route after rout of ISU in 12th game

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 27, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Kansas State wide receiver Malik Knowles, top, celebrates with linemen KT Leveston (70) and Hayden Gillum (55) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
No. 15 K-State pounds Kansas 47-27 to earn Big 12 title shot

By Dave Skretta Nov. 26, 2022 11:28 PM EST

TCU tight end Geor'Quarius Spivey (12) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 4 TCU finishes undefeated regular season with 62-14 rout

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 26, 2022 07:44 PM EST

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 24 Texas beats Baylor, keeps Big 12 title hopes alive

By Mark Rosner Nov. 25, 2022 04:06 PM EST

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn is defended by West Virginia linebacker Lee Kpogba during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 15 K-State faces KU for Big 12 title game spot (maybe)

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:05 PM EST