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Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws a pass during the first half an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Young, No. 1 Alabama escape Texas on late FG 20-19

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 10, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) is brought down shy of a first downm forcing a turnover on downs, by Oklahoma State safety Kolby Harvell-Peel (31), safety Sean Michael Flanagan (18) and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (20) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 7 Oklahoma St. will find out Big 12 title game opponent

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 25, 2021 02:09 AM EST

FILE - Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a missed field goal-attempt 100-plus yards to score the winning touchdown as time expires in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Nov. 30, 2013. Davis returned the Alabama field goal-attempt that came up short from the back of his own end zone for a touchdown on the final play to send the fourth-ranked Tigers to the 2013 Southeastern Conference title game and eventually the BCS championship game. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Top rivalries: Iron Bowl, The Game, Army-Navy, Red River

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Week 2 Preview: Iowa-ISU not just for state bragging rights

By Eric Olson Sep. 10, 2021 01:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2019, file photo, Rice University football players run onto the field for an NCAA football game in Houston. The Wild West nature of the upcoming college football season can be illustrated in part by 160 miles of Texas highway that connects the trendy college city of Austin with the bustling metropolis of Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
College football kicking off in pandemic all over again

By Dave Skretta Aug. 25, 2021 03:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2016, file photo, former Texas football coach Fred Akers autographs a football during the Texas Sports Hall of Fame induction class news conference in Waco, Texas. Akers died Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at age 82, his family said. Akers twice led the Longhorns to undefeated regular seasons before Cotton Bowl losses each time denied Texas a chance for a national championship. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune Herald, via AP, File)
Fred Akers, Texas coach who flirted with glory, dies at 82

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 07, 2020 09:12 PM EST

Iowa State players and coaches storm the field as they celebrate their win over Texas in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Hall's late TD lifts No. 15 Iowa State over No. 20 Texas

By Mark Rosner Nov. 27, 2020 04:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Ames, Iowa. No. 15 Iowa State would reach the Big 12 championship game for the first time if can win at No. 20 Texas on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 15 Iowa St can nab title game shot against No. 20 Texas

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2020 10:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, a Big 12 pylon marks the end zone at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Texas and Kansas State in Austin, Texas. Big 12 schools have agreed to play one nonconference football game this year to go along with their nine league contests as plans for the pandemic-altered season continued to fall into place. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Kansas State at Texas 10/7/2017

Aug. 04, 2020 10:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2011, file photo, fans fill Ohio Stadium as Ohio State takes on Akron in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State will limit home crowds to about 20,000 and prohibit tailgating if the football season is played this fall. Fans inside Ohio Stadium will be required to wear masks and observe social distancing to help stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
The Latest: Colorado State pauses football after 8 positives

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2020 12:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Texas players sing "The Eyes of Texas" after an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. The University of Texas announced a series of steps Monday, July 13, 2020 intended to make itself more welcoming to its Black students but stopped short of shelving “The Eyes of Texas” song that a number of athletes have said needs to go because it has racist undertones. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Texas keeps 'The Eyes of Texas' despite athlete demands

By Cliff Brunt Jul. 13, 2020 01:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray holds the Heisman Trophy after winning the award in New York. The latest statistical surge has been led by the quarterbacks who will play in the Orange Bowl semifinal on Jan. 29, when No. 1 Alabama faces No. 4 Oklahoma. Both Heisman Trophy winner Murray (205.72) of Oklahoma and Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa (202.30) are on pace to break the record for passer efficiency rating set by former Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (198.92) last season. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)
Kyler, Tua and 'Generation Z' QBs take over college football

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 25, 2018 02:01 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The Texas-Oklahoma rivalry is never short on bad blood between the Big 12 border states. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill, File)
Texas-Oklahoma a bad blood border rivalry

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 28, 2018 02:29 PM EST
Larger than life coaches, predictable powers dominate 1970s

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 07, 2018 10:45 AM EDT
ND-Michigan St tie, controversial vote is 1960s centerpiece

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 07, 2018 10:37 AM EDT