Big 12
Baylor seeking offensive identity with defensive TCU in Waco

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 29, 2020 05:40 PM EDT
Baylor is still trying to figure out its identity on offense, a difficult task with a new coach in an uneven season interrupted by the pandemic. ...

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries the ball 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 needs win vs. Texas Tech to stay in Big 12 race

The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 05:18 PM EDT

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels throws the ball during the second half of an NCAA football game against Kansas State Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 23 Cyclones heads to winless Kansas on Saturday

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

Kansas State wide receiver Chabastin Taylor (13) catches a long pass under pressure from Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 55-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 16 K-State goes after 5th straight win at West Virginia

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 04:31 PM EDT

Texas' Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a first down past Baylor's Terrel Bernard (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 6 Cowboys host Longhorns as class of the Big 12

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 03:32 PM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) runs from Texas Tech linebacker Krishon Merriweather (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 23 Iowa State big favorites as it heads to Kansas

By Dave Skretta Oct. 29, 2020 01:35 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Henry Colombi (3) lands in the end zone around West Virginia's Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 24 Oklahoma takes improved ground game to Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 29, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

Chuba Hubbard (30) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 6 Oklahoma State faces Texas, former OC Mike Yurcich

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 29, 2020 01:24 PM EDT

West Virginia's Jake Abbott (51) and West Virginia's Winston Wright Jr. (16) tackle Texas Tech's Adrian Frye (7) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Freshmen duo leads No. 16 Kansas State to West Virginia

By John Raby Oct. 29, 2020 11:06 AM EDT

Kansas State wide receiver Phillip Brooks returns a punt for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 6 Oklahoma St and Texas always seem close in Big 12 play

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 02:01 AM EDT

File-This Oct. 24, 2020, file photo shows Oklahoma State lineman Logan Carter (87) grabbing the jersey of Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose (23) while Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) attempts to sneak by during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. Rose, like everybody else in college football, had no idea last spring if there would be a season. Iowa State's junior linebacker wanted to be ready just in case, so day in and day out for three months he went to his high school in the Cleveland suburb of Brecksville, Ohio, to do workouts prescribed by the Cyclones' new strength staff. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)
College Football Picks: Validation time for 'Pokes, Michigan

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 28, 2020 04:02 PM EDT

File-This Oct. 24, 2020, file photo shows Oklahoma State lineman Logan Carter (87) grabbing the jersey of Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose (23) while Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) attempts to sneak by during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. Rose, like everybody else in college football, had no idea last spring if there would be a season. Iowa State's junior linebacker wanted to be ready just in case, so day in and day out for three months he went to his high school in the Cleveland suburb of Brecksville, Ohio, to do workouts prescribed by the Cyclones' new strength staff. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)
Cyclones' Mike Rose reaping rewards of hard offseason work

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2020 05:16 PM EDT

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

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) lines up a pass against Alabama during an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Saturday's best in college football

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2020 10:34 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman race begins as Fields enters

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 24, 2020 09:41 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Henry Colombi (3) lands in the end zone around West Virginia's Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
McPhearson fumble return lifts Texas Tech over West Virginia

Oct. 24, 2020 09:14 PM EDT

Texas players, including Sam Ehlinger (11), sing "The Eyes Of Texas" after an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas players stay on the field for "The Eyes of Texas" song

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 24, 2020 09:08 PM 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

Baylor's Mark Milton (37) knocks the ball away from Texas' Joshua Moore (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Ehlinger helps Texas beat Baylor 27-16 to end skid

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 24, 2020 07:16 PM EDT

West Virginia's Jake Abbott (51) and West Virginia's Winston Wright Jr. (16) tackle Texas Tech's Adrian Frye (7) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
West Virginia at Texas Tech 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 07:15 PM EDT