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New TCU NCAA college football head coach Sonny Dykes stands under a welcome sign before an introductory news conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dykes introduced at TCU, always knowing what it could be

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 30, 2021 03:43 PM EST

A message displayed on the video board introducing new TCU head football coach Sonny Dykes at Amon G. Carter Stadium at Texas Christian University, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
TCU announces SMU's Dykes as new coach after campus arrival

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 28, 2021 04:58 PM EST

FILE - SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai throws a pass against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Mordecai has already set a single-season SMU record with 37 touchdown passes after finally getting his opportunity to be a starting quarterback, which is no surprise to his former teammate at Oklahoma that he recruited to join him on the Hilltop. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
From Sooner to SMU, Mordecai starts with record 37 TD passes

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 17, 2021 05:37 PM EST

Memphis quarterback Peter Parrish (1) is sacked by Central Florida defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
No. 23 SMU visits Memphis, aims to bounce back from 1st loss

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 04, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

Navy fullback Isaac Ruoss, center, runs with the ball as UCF linebacker Eriq Gilyard (10) and linebacker Bryson Armstrong (30) try to bring him down during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 34-30. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 24 SMU tries to stay unbeaten against improving Navy

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

Penn State returner Jahan Dotson (5) breaks away from Indiana's Jonathan Haynes (17) on a punt return during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Penn State defeated Indiana 24-0. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers surge into October

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 04, 2021 03:14 AM EDT

Illinois running back Chase Brown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Charlotte Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
STAT WATCH: Mordecai throwing TDs at fastest clip since 2012

By Eric Olson Oct. 04, 2021 03:13 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020 file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver as Central Florida defensive back Corey Thornton (14) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Orlando, Fla. The defending American Athletic Conference champions are the overwhelming favorite to repeat. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Present-day AAC focus for No. 8 Cincinnati over future talk

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 23, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is tackled by Ohio State defensive end Tyreke Smith during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
NFL prospects everywhere in Alabama-Ohio State title game

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 07, 2021 02:28 AM EST

East Carolina scores 45 points in 1st half, beats SMU 52-38

Nov. 28, 2020 05:28 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Holton Ahlers threw for four first-half touchdowns and East Carolina held off SMU's second-half rally for a 52-38 victory on Saturday. ...

SMU defensive end Gary Wiley (55) wraps up Tulsa running back T.K. Wilkerson (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)
SMU at Tulsa 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 09:05 PM EST

SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) is tackled by Temple linebacker George Reid (39) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 19 SMU, Tulsa to meet in AAC showdown

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 04:55 PM EST

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) hands off to running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. SMU won 47-23. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 19 SMU, Tulsa to face off in high stakes AAC contest

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 12, 2020 02:00 PM EST

Michigan State place kicker Cole Hahn watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers down, out of poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2020 01:47 AM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2020 08:58 PM EST

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. SMU won 47-23. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Buechele, No. 18 SMU pull away late, top undermanned Temple

By Anthony Sanfilippo Nov. 07, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Temple wide receiver Randle Jones (0) returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
SMU at Temple 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 01:49 PM EST

Temple head coach Rod Carey looks at the field during an NCAA football game against Memphis on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. Struggling Temple plays No. 18 SMU on Saturday, Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 18 SMU Mustangs got extra time before playing at Temple

Nov. 05, 2020 11:54 AM EST

SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) carries the ball as Navy defensive tackle Jackson Perkins (96) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Buechele, No. 22 SMU bounce back in 51-37 victory over Navy

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 31, 2020 11:06 PM EDT

Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Navy at SMU 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 08:45 PM EDT