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Oklahoma overtakes Texas in BCS standings, moves to No. 2
Oklahoma jumped over Texas and into the No. 2 spot of the Bowl Championship Series standings Sunday, putting the Sooners in prime …
Talks to set Boise State-Ball State matchup underway
Officials in their respective conferences are trying to get Boise State and Ball State together in a bowl, creating an appetizing …
Head to head, Texas ahead of Oklahoma
It’s not that we lack for reasons to applaud Oklahoma. But head-to-head, Texas deserves the shot in the Big 12 title game.
Florida’s Harvin questionable for SEC championship game
Florida coach Urban Meyer remained uncertain on Sunday of the status of receiver-running back Percy Harvin for next Saturday’s …
No. 2 Oklahoma makes BCS case with defeat of Okla. State
Sam Bradford threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 2 Oklahoma based its case for a BCS bump on its high-powered offense, …
Texas gains on Oklahoma in coaches poll
Texas closed the gap on Oklahoma in the USA TODAY coaches top 25 college football poll.
Opinions abound, but solutions hard to find for OU, Texas
Oklahoma shows off their offensive muscles once again in a 61-41 win over Oklahoma State. Now there’s a deadlock between Texas and Oklahoma to see who gets a ticket to the Big 12 title game. Good luck untying this knot, Dennis Dodd says.
Week 13 Fantasy Football - Players to Avoid
QB Tyler Thigpen, Kansas City Chiefs
Although Tyler Thigpen has far and away exceeded expectations since being handed the full-time keys to the quarterback position in Kansas City, don’t fall too head over heels for his matchup this week against the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders aren’t much of a team but their pass defense is surprisingly good.
RB Reggie Bush, New Orleans Saints
Reggie Bush keeps saying he’s coming back any second now. Even if he’s active in Week 13, it’d be best to avoid playing him right away. The Saints have a lot of options at the running back position and Bush is coming off of a somewhat severe injury. Stay away until he proves he’s back and is getting plenty of touches.
WR Chad Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals
Chad Johnson or Chad Ocho Cinco or whatever he’s calling himself these days isn’t a good start in Week 13. He’s a big name but don’t let that fool you. He’s coming off of a suspension and he may not have as many passes thrown his way as usual. There’s even talk about limiting the amount of time he’s on the field. Look elsewhere in Week 13.
TE Zach Miller, Oakland Raiders
On paper, his matchup this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs looks like a good one. But Zach Miller is battling an injury and the Raiders will run, run and run some more against the Chiefs. Miller may get lucky and break a long one but if he doesn’t, he’s in for a very quiet day in Week 13 of the fantasy football season.
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No. 2 Oklahoma makes BCS case with Bedlam win
Sam Bradford threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 2 Oklahoma based its case for a BCS bump on its high-powered offense, …
Bradford, high-octane OU outlast Oklahoma State
Sam Bradford threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 3 Oklahoma based its case for a BCS bump on its high-powered offense, outscoring No. 11 Oklahoma State 61-41 Saturday night in the highest-scoring Bedlam rivalry game in the century-old series.
NFL Gambling Odds: Jets Trying To Avoid Letdown Against Broncos
The New York Jets did last week what no other team has done this season, they defeated the Tennessee Titans. Now, New York is hoping they do not experience a letdown Sunday against Denver, where the Jets are the gambling favorite.
Andy Staples: Tebow serves as one-man gang in Gators’ rout
The Gators had a simple plan for crushing the Seminoles: Tebow, Tebow, Tebow, writes Andy Staples.
Gators weather storm, stomp on Seminoles in 45-15 rout
Tim Tebow’s white uniform was stained with grass, mud and some garnet-colored paint. Maybe Tebow should have thrown a little …
Croom resigns after five years at Mississippi State
Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom has resigned after five years at the school. He was the first black head football coach …
No. 18 Oregon thwarts No. 17 Oregon State
Jeremiah Masoli threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns and Oregon all but crushed Oregon State’s hopes of going to the Rose …
Top-ranked Alabama flattens Auburn in Iron Bowl
Already No. 1 in the nation, Alabama emphatically reclaimed the top spot in the state. Glen Coffee rushed for 144 yards and a …
Unstoppable Gators might be ones rolling Tide next week
Florida State is just the latest victim of the Tim Tebow Express, destroyed by No. 2 Florida 45-15. But FSU shouldn’t feel ashamed. The Gators are doing this to everyone — and Alabama is next, Gary Parrish says.
Whoa, Tide: Why raise Gators’ ire? Enjoy Iron-clad win
Alabama, do two things for Gregg Doyel: First, pat yourself on the back for ending
your Iron Bowl skid with a 36-0 rout of Auburn. Second, don’t fast forward to the
SEC title game — unless you want to kill your buzz.
No. 1 ‘Bama emphatically ends losing streak vs. Auburn
Glen Coffee rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown and Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide snapped a six-year Iron Bowl losing streak with a 36-0 win over bitter rival Auburn on Saturday, the biggest margin in the series in 46 years.
Texas Tech rallies from 14 down to edge Baylor
Graham Harrell capped a 21-point rally for Texas Tech with a touchdown pass
midway through the fourth quarter and the seventh-ranked Red Raiders kept
their hopes for a Big 12 South title alive with a 35-28 victory Saturday against Baylor.
Yellow Jackets rally, sting Georgia with 45-42 triumph
Roddy Jones rushed for 214 yards, including a decisive 54-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, and No. 23 Georgia …
Cincinnati takes its place on road to BCS bowl
Here’s a question for some worthy teams who will probably go uninvited to the top- tier BCS bowls. … How do you feel about …
Playoff roundup: Grand Valley State falls; Appalachian State rolls
Isaac Odim scored on a 2-yard run in the second overtime to lead Minnesota-Duluth past top-ranked Grand Valley State 19-13 Saturday …