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Heisman Watch: Week Eight

Sebastian Herrera October 17, 2014

1. Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott Last week (W, 38-23, vs. Auburn): 18-for-34, 246 passing yards, 1 passing TD, 2 INTs, 121 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs 2014: 1,478 passing yards, 14 passings...

Games to Watch: Week Eight

Jacob Martella October 17, 2014

No. 5 Notre Dame at No. 2 Florida State Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida Saturday, 7:00 p.m. ABC Despite both the Fighting Irish and Seminoles’ storied football history,...

2013 nightmare motivates Texas defensive backs

Drew Lieberman October 17, 2014

It’s a play many have forgotten because of a controversial no-call late in Texas’ 31-30 victory over Iowa State last year. But the Longhorn defensive backs certainly remember it. In the...

Up-tempo offense key to Longhorn success

Garrett Callahan October 17, 2014

With less than 15 minutes remaining in the Red River Rivalry, Texas found itself down 31-13 to the Sooners. Although they would come up short in the end, the Longhorns staged a fourth quarter comeback...

By The Numbers: Iowa State

Drew Lieberman October 17, 2014

85-28-4: Texas’ all time record in its seventh game of the season — a win percentage of 72.6 percent. 1-0-1: Texas’ record when entering a game 2-4 on the season, which has only happened...

Big 12 Notebook: Week Eight

Jacob Martella October 17, 2014

Oklahoma cornerback clarifies headband message Sooner sophomore cornerback Zack Sanchez had a solid day against the Longhorns on Saturday, including a pick-six, but it was his headband and eye black...

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Longhorns not ready to commit to up-tempo offense

Drew Lieberman October 16, 2014

Through its first six games, Texas has had trouble establishing a consistent offensive identity.  At times, it has excelled with moving the ball in the huddle, but, seemingly more often than...

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First half of 2014 all too familiar for Strong, Texas coaching staff

Stefan Scrafield October 16, 2014

It was just his second year at Louisville, but Charlie Strong surely had high expectations for his Cardinals in 2011. With a full season under his belt, Strong had already had the chance to instill...

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Longhorns look to bounce back from worst start since 1956

Drew Lieberman October 15, 2014

For only the third time in program history, the Longhorns have started the season with a 2-4 record — their worst start since going 1-5 in the first six games of 1956.  Despite the slow start,...

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Saturday’s loss to Oklahoma shouldn’t be considered a moral victory

Peter Sblendorio October 15, 2014

After falling behind by 18 points early in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game against No. 11 Oklahoma, Texas engineered two late touchdown drives and almost fought all the way back in its 31-26...

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Doyle welcomes new challenges at center

Jori Epstein October 14, 2014

Taylor Doyle isn’t sure what’s more challenging: starting against Oklahoma in a position he had never played before or drinking the team-mandated beet juice. Both challenges energize him —...

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College football notebook: Mississippi teams move up in rankings

Drew Lieberman October 14, 2014

It could very well be that the state of Mississippi boasts the two best college football teams in the country.  Fresh off its dominating 38-23 victory over Auburn, Mississippi State is ranked...

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