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Baylor wide receiver Gavin Holmes (6) returns a punt for a touchdown in front of teammate Hal Presley (16) as Albany defenders Anthony Lang (9), Anton Juncaj (95) and Bill Hackett (33) pursue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Holmes return for Baylor has some Bears 'at loss for words'

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 09, 2022 01:33 AM EDT

FILE - Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas on Sept. 25, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Former Oregon transfer Tyler Shough threw for 872 yards and six touchdowns in his four games last season before breaking his collarbone. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

McGuire hopes to 'accelerate process' for Texas Tech title

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 19, 2022 12:52 PM EDT

Baylor, AD Mack Rhoades agree on 10-year contract extension

Apr. 04, 2022 07:12 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor announced a 10-year contract extension for athletic director Mack Rhoades on Monday, saying the deal would allow him to “complete his...

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Ole Miss QB Matt Corral throws for NFL teams at pro day

Mar. 23, 2022 05:45 PM EDT

FILE - Baylor offensive linemen Connor Galvin, left, and Xavier Newman-Johnson (55), head coach Dave Aranda, and linebacker Terrel Bernard, right, hold up the trophy as ABC commentator Molly McGrath looks on after an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Aranda has agreed to a contract extension through the 2028 season after leading the Bears to a Big 12 championship and a school-record 12 wins capped by a Sugar Bowl victory last season. The school announced the extension Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, two months after athletic director Mack Rhoades had said there was a verbal agreement in amend the coach's contract. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman, File)

Baylor's Aranda gets contract extension through 2028 season

Feb. 15, 2022 12:46 PM EST

Arizona State hires Glenn Thomas as offensive coordinator

Jan. 31, 2022 05:40 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has hired veteran NFL and college assistant coach Glenn Thomas as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The...

Baylor running back Abram Smith (7) breaks free on a 75-yard run as he is chased by Oklahoma linebacker David Ugwoegbu (2), safety Pat Fields (10) and linebacker Shane Whitter (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Southeastern Conference's most prolific offense clashes with one of the better defenses in the Big 12 when No. 8 Mississippi meets sixth-ranked Baylor in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)

Corral's decision sweetens Ole Miss-Baylor Sugar Bowl tilt

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2021 05:03 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) celebrates his second-half, 4-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi won 31-21. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sugar Bowl matches No. 6 Baylor vs. No. 8 Mississippi

By Brett Martel Dec. 05, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Baylor safety Jalen Pitre shouts to his teammates in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

Pitre began as lone recruit for No. 9 Baylor after scandal

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 03, 2021 01:57 AM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) carries for a touchdown past Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman (5) and defensive lineman Josh Ellison during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma State faces Baylor for Big 12 title with eye on CFP

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 02, 2021 01:40 PM EST

New Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire leads the crowd in a "Raider Power" cheer during an NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (John Moore/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)

Texas texts: New Tech coach McGuire connects to prep coaches

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 09, 2021 06:00 PM EST

FILE - Cedar Hill coach Joey McGuire, right, celebrates with his team after they defeated Cypress Falls to win the 5A Division II State Championship football game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006. Cedar Hill won 51-17. Texas Tech is finalizing a deal to hire Baylor assistant and longtime Texas high school coach Joey McGuire as its next head coach. A person familiar with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday that Tech was planning to announce the hiring of McGuire soon. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details of an agreement were still be completed. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Texas Tech names Baylor's Joey McGuire as coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 08, 2021 08:42 AM EST

FILE - In this July 23, 2021, file photo, Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Schiano is kicking off the second season of his second stint at Rutgers with another first this time around. The Scarlet Knights are going to play host to Temple on Thursday night in a home game that will have no restriction on fans. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Rutgers to kick off season against Temple, fans back

By Tom Canavan Sep. 01, 2021 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 15, 2021, file photo, Baylor coach Dave Aranda speaks during the Big 12 football media days in Arlington, Texas. With the NCAA case against the Bears finally resolved, and without any major program-crushing penalties, Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades can move forward without that lingering unknown. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Baylor able to move forward with NCAA case finally resolved

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 12, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Temple quarterback Anthony Russo looks for a receiver during an NCAA college football game against Navy in Annapolis, Md. Michigan State still has uncertainty at quarterback, and coach Mel Tucker is in no rush to clarify it. Russo, a transfer from Temple, joins the mix this offseason, and Payton Thorne is back after playing four games as a redshirt freshman. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)

MSU's competition between Russo, Thorne just getting started

By Noah Trister Apr. 24, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

FILE - Florida defensive back Marco Wilson (3) leaves the field after an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Wilson’s last two performances in Gainesville ended quite differently. He was reviled after one, revered following the other. The Florida cornerback, who gained notoriety for intentionally tossing an opponent’s shoe in December and costing the Gators a victory, turned in an eye-popping performance at the team’s pro day, Thursday, April 1, 2021, (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Time to heel: Wilson moves on from shoe toss, preps for NFL

By Mark Long Apr. 01, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

FILE - Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) scores a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Gainesville, Fla., in this Nov. 28, 2020, file photo. Kyle Pitts is arguably the most dynamic playmaker in the NFL draft, a versatile tight end who will try to impress league executives in person during Florida's pro day Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP, File)

Pitts puts on show at Florida's pro day for NFL evaluators

By Mark Long Mar. 31, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

Speedy South Carolina CB Horn sizzles for NFL evaluators

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 24, 2021 05:52 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn believes he's the best defender in the NFL draft. He showed the pros he's one of the fast with a...