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FILE- In this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, file photo, Iowa State's Brock Purdy plays against Iowa during an NCAA football game in Ames, Iowa. Fourth-year Iowa State starter Brock Purdy found himself benched in the fourth quarter of the biggest home game in program history, though coach Matt Campbell has since reiterated his “great trust” in his veteran quarterback. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth, File)

Lots of QB shuffling early in season, led by Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 14, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

Mordecai tosses 4 TDs, SMU cruises past North Texas 35-12

Sep. 11, 2021 11:32 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — Tanner Mordecai passed for 312 yards and four touchdowns and SMU dominated the second half for a 35-12 victory over North Texas in nonconference...

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) throws a pass to tight end Grant Calcaterra (88) as Abilene Christian defensive lineman Tyrin Bradley (41) closes in during during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Dallas. (Steve Hamm/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Abilene Christian at SMU 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 10:47 PM EDT

Mordecai's 7 TDs propels SMU past Abilene Christian 56-9

Sep. 04, 2021 10:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020 file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver as Central Florida defensive back Corey Thornton (14) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Orlando, Fla. The defending American Athletic Conference champions are the overwhelming favorite to repeat. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Present-day AAC focus for No. 8 Cincinnati over future talk

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 23, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

QB Anthony Brown getting his chance with No. 11 Ducks

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 19, 2021 04:37 PM EDT

Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

SMU names veteran coach Leavitt as new defensive coordinator

Jan. 27, 2021 05:33 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — Veteran coach Jim Leavitt has been named defensive coordinator at SMU. It is the fourth college for Leavitt as a defensive...

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is tackled by Ohio State defensive end Tyreke Smith during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

NFL prospects everywhere in Alabama-Ohio State title game

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 07, 2021 02:28 AM EST

SMU staying close to home for Frisco Bowl on Dec. 19

Dec. 09, 2020 05:30 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — SMU will be staying close to home to play in the Frisco Bowl. The Mustangs (7-3) accepted an invitation Wednesday to...

East Carolina scores 45 points in 1st half, beats SMU 52-38

Nov. 28, 2020 05:28 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Holton Ahlers threw for four first-half touchdowns and East Carolina held off SMU's second-half rally for a 52-38 victory on Saturday. ...