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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

FILE - Miami offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. SMU hired Rhett Lashlee as its new head coach Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, bringing back its former offensive coordinator to replace Sonny Dykes. Lashlee had been Miami's offensive coordinator for two seasons after serving as OC for the Mustangs during Dykes' first two seasons in 2018 and 2019. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
SMU names former OC Rhett Lashlee as coach, replacing Dykes

Nov. 29, 2021 12:46 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

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center right, after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
AP Top 25 Takeaways Harbaugh's breakthrough; Harsin's miscue

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2021 09:18 PM EST

Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) runs from TCU linebacker Shadrach Banks (19) during a 40-yard touchdown run in the first half an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hall is catalyst for Iowa State's 48-14 romp over TCU

By Andrew Logue Nov. 26, 2021 08:09 PM EST

Kansas players including Mike Novitsky (50) celebrate their 57-56 win over Texas in overtime of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Kansas back in Texas to face TCU after epic win over 'Horns

Nov. 18, 2021 01:57 PM EST

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
College football coaching carousel spinning faster than ever

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2021 05:00 AM EST

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy takes the field for the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 10 Oklahoma State looks to maintain strong position

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 01:31 PM EST

TCU quarterback Chandler Morris (14) keeps the ball for a long gain as Baylor defensive tackle Siaki Ika (62) pursues in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 10 Oklahoma St takes dominant defense into TCU matchup

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 11, 2021 12:26 PM EST

TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) and defensive tackle Kenny Turnier, right, celebrate after Hodges-Tomlinson broke up a Baylor pass that was then intercepted by teammate cornerback Kee'Yon Stewart in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Big 12 eyeing as many as 9 of 10 teams bowl-eligible

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2021 01:55 PM EST

Cincinnati defensive lineman Jabari Taylor (90) celebrates after securing a fumble in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Surprise contenders Wake, MSU upset

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 06, 2021 09:41 PM EDT

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Morris and TCU beat No. 14 Baylor in first game without GP

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 06, 2021 07:28 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young throws during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Week 10 Preview: Lopsided 'Bama-LSU; Hartman for Heisman

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2021 02:17 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 52-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Riley on switching QBs; Week 10 preview

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 04, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

Baylor running back Abram Smith (7) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
No. 14 Baylor goes for 4th win in row; TCU plays without GP

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 03:59 PM EDT

TCU head coach Gary Patterson motions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 14 Baylor first to play TCU since Patterson's departure

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 04, 2021 12:45 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) hands the ball off to running back Breece Hall (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 11 Oklahoma St at WVU with control of its Big 12 fate

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 04, 2021 02:00 AM EDT

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes against Michigan's Josh Ross during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 37-33. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
College Picks: Upset alerts for Michigan State, Oregon

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 03, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

TCU head coach Gary Patterson reacts as his team plays West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Patterson's abrupt ending at TCU unimaginable not long ago

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 02, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

TCU head coach Gary Patterson reacts as his team plays West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Patterson and TCU agree to part ways, coach won't finish '21

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 31, 2021 08:07 PM EDT