Oklahoma Sooners
Coastal Carolina players celebrate after place kicker Massimo Biscardi (29) kicked the go-ahead and eventual game-winning field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Lafayette, La., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Kieu)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's best or rewarding success?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2020 02:43 AM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sanders, Hubbard lead No. 6 Oklahoma St. past Iowa St. 24-21

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 24, 2020 07:27 PM EDT

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA College football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Oklahoma has first win streak after cruising past TCU 33-14

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 24, 2020 03:52 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back T.J. Pledger (5) carries the ball as TCU safety Trevon Moehrig (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Oklahoma at TCU 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 02:03 PM EDT

TCU head coach Gary Patterson, right, talks with an official during an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
OU looks to build on Texas win, rejoin poll in visit to TCU

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 22, 2020 01:06 PM EDT

Kansas State defensive back AJ Parker (12) scores on an interception ahead of TCU running back Zach Evans (6) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
STAT WATCH: Bulldogs' stalled offense leaves Leach in lurch

By Eric Olson Oct. 12, 2020 02:16 AM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger scrambles during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Oklahoma won 53-45 in four overtimes.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
AP Top 25: LSU drops out of poll for first time since 2017

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 11, 2020 02:08 PM EDT

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) dances after breaking a Mississippi tackle and scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2020 09:57 PM EDT

Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4) tries to break a tackle from Oklahoma defensive back Pat Fields (10) during overtime of an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Oklahoma defeated Texas 53-45 in four overtimes.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 10, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Tanner Mordecai (15) tries to get past Texas defensive back Chris Brown (15) during an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Okla QB Rattler out in 2nd qtr, back later vs No. 22 Texas

Oct. 10, 2020 02:44 PM EDT

The Red River Showdown logo is shown on the field of the Cotton Bowl, prior to an NCAA college football game between the University of Texas and Oklahoma, in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Texas at Oklahoma 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 09:51 AM EDT

People wear masks as they walk the main concourse at Fair Park in Dallas on Sept. 19, 2020. The Texas and Oklahoma college football matchup will be a different game-day atmosphere this year with small crowds, no State Fair, a few food vendors, masks and social distancing. (AP Photo/LM Otero
Texas-Oklahoma won't look or feel the same in 2020

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 09, 2020 01:05 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) runs from Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (11) during the second half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 37-30. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Big 12 takes hit from shoddy defenses of Oklahoma, Texas

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 08, 2020 02:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. No. 22 Texas vs. Oklahoma, at Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas. There is no State Fair of Texas this year because of the pandemic and both teams are coming off a loss, but this is still the Red River rivalry. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers, File)
Red River rivalry in Big 12 even without State Fair of Texas

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 02:39 AM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) looks to throw against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Old-man Ehlinger and freshman Rattler face off in Texas-OU

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 07, 2020 03:20 PM EDT

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) celebrates his touchdown catch from quarterback Kyle Trask (11) with offensive lineman Brett Heggie (61) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux,Pool)
STAT WATCH: Hokies' Herbert moves to top of rushing chart

By Eric Olson Oct. 05, 2020 02:50 AM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) scores on an 8-yard touchdown run ahead of Oklahoma defensive back Pat Fields (10) during the second half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 37-30. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Top 25: Oklahoma, UCF out; BYU up; Iowa State back in

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 04, 2020 02:05 PM EDT

POLL ALERT: Oklahoma, UCF fall out of Top 25 after day of upsets; Iowa State back in; Clemson, Alabama stay Nos. 1-2

Oct. 04, 2020 02:00 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Oklahoma, UCF fall out of Top 25 after day of upsets; Iowa State back in; Clemson, Alabama stay Nos. 1-2. ...

Iowa State running back Breece Hall celebrates at the end of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 37-30. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State hands No. 18 Oklahoma second straight loss, 37-30

By Andrew Logue Oct. 03, 2020 11:58 PM EDT

Texas running back Keaontay Ingram (26) reacts after he was stopped short of a touchdown on a run against TCU during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Lone Star Sadness: Horns, Aggies form Axis of Underachievers

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 03, 2020 10:17 PM EDT