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FILE - This Aug. 18, 2014 file photo shows the Baylor University logo on the football field at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. BYU coach Kalani Sitake knows his players are looking forward to the change of scenery, the chance to try some different foods and a game in a different region of the country. What nobody knew when this trip was scheduled more than five years ago, or even before this season started, was that Saturday's game at Baylor would provide the 19th-ranked Cougars a sneak peek of their new conference home. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
No. 19 BYU's long-scheduled trip to Baylor a peek at Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 13, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

Texas A&M wide receiver Demond Demas (1) gets away from Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: UGA joins No. 1 club; Tide slips

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 11, 2021 02:21 AM EDT

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) scrambles out of the pocket during first-half play against Houston during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (A.J. Sisco/The Advocate via AP)
Tune rallies Houston past Tulane 40-22, throws for 3 TDs

Oct. 07, 2021 11:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston, left, pulls in a pass close to the end zone over Baylor cornerback Kalon Barnes, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Waco, Texas. The Big 12 will have nothing like the Red River rivalry on the second Saturday in October once Texas and Oklahoma make their move to the Southeastern Conference. There will even be the renewal of some old but not as long standing feuds, and maybe some new ones when BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston begin Big 12 play within the next two to three seasons. (Rod Aydelott/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Remaining, renewed and new Big 12 rivalries after Red River

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 05, 2021 06:17 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in...

Houston running back Chandler Smith (8) carries past Tulsa safety Hunter Rangel (37) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
McCaskill with 3 TDs as Houston dominates Tulsa 45-10

Oct. 01, 2021 11:18 PM EDT

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen, center, talks with cornerback Jayce Rogers (16) after Rogers was ejected from the game for targeting in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Houston at Tulsa 10/1/2021

Oct. 01, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer...

Navy quarterback Xavier Arline (7) throws the ball away to avoid being sacked by Houston linebacker Deontay Anderson (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Henry runs for 2 TDs, leads Houston over Navy 28-20

Sep. 25, 2021 11:32 PM EDT

Houston place kicker Dalton Witherspoon (47) warms up with punter Laine Wilkins (22) before an NCAA college football game against Navy Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Navy at Houston 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 06:41 PM EDT

UNLV linebacker Kylan Wilborn wraps up Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
UNLV at Fresno State 9/24/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 12:15 AM EDT

Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson (99) runs the ball after catching an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Jose State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
USC LB Jackson aims to keep cashing in after key strip-sack

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 24, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) runs in for a touchdown against UNLV during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Iowa State at UNLV 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 10:57 PM EDT

McCaskill, Ogbogu help Houston rout Grambling 45-0

Sep. 18, 2021 10:28 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Alton McCaskill ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns as Houston rolled to a 45-0 victory over Grambling on Saturday night. ...

Southern California head coach Clay Helton walks on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against San Jose State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
USC fires Clay Helton 2 games into 7th season in charge

By Greg Beacham Sep. 13, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

Houston tops Rice for sixth-straight Bayou Bucket win

Sep. 11, 2021 11:05 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Clayton Tune completed 22 of 30 passes for 236 yards and a pair of touchdowns, Alton McCaskill rushed for two TDs and caught a third as Houston...

Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir (2) spins away from the tackle attempt by UTEP cornerback Torey Richardson (8) for a 36-yard reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
UTEP at Boise State 9/10/2021

Sep. 10, 2021 11:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, a Big 12 Conference logo is displayed on a goal line pylon before Duquesne played TCU in an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. The Big 12 has extended membership invitations to BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston to join the Power Five league. That comes in advance of the league losing Oklahoma and Texas to the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
A glance at new Big 12 schools BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2021 11:54 AM EDT

Houston running back Mulbah Car (34) runs the ball against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Bigger Big 12: BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston on the way

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 10, 2021 10:23 AM EDT

The Big 12 Conference has voted to extend membership invitations to BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston

Sep. 10, 2021 10:09 AM EDT
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 Conference has voted to extend membership invitations to BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston. ...