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Despite a strong second-half push led by DJ Lagway and Gavin Freeman, Baylor could not overcome an early deficit as Isaiah Marshall’s late drive sealed a 25-24 victory for Kansas.
Michael Hawkins Jr. scored twice and added a passing touchdown as West Virginia defeated TCU 24-20 at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
Keelon Russell connected on three touchdowns to lead No. 13 Alabama to a 31-20 victory over Texas A&M at Bryant-Denny Stadium, snapping a recent losing streak.
The Houston Cougars’ comeback fell just short as Devon Dampier’s two fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns lifted the undefeated Utah Utes to a 21-13 victory at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Cincinnati's JC French IV threw four touchdown passes to lead a dominant second-quarter surge, securing a 37-24 victory over the visiting Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Navy cut North Texas’ lead to three in the fourth quarter, but Jahiem White answered 71 seconds later with the run that changed the shape of a 49-39 victory.
Hollywood Smothers’ status is settled, but Texas still lacks a settled answer for how to replace his production against Ole Miss.
Hollywood Smothers’ move to doubtful and Derrek Cooper’s probable listing give Texas different degrees of availability, but neither answers a ground game averaging 3.6 yards per carry.
Texas is averaging 135 net rushing yards per game at 3.6 per carry, but Wednesday’s report left Hollywood Smothers and Jaydon Chatman questionable before Ole Miss.
North Texas emerged from its bye with a 4-2 record, fresh bodies and extra work for younger players. Neal Brown’s lukewarm practice assessment supplied the necessary brake before a Navy trip that will punish loose execution.
Steve Sarkisian’s Monday decision was a sensible piece of quarterback preparation, not a quiet change at the top of the depth chart.
The Baylor Bears fell short at home against the TCU Horned Frogs, losing 17-6. Despite a solid offensive effort, Baylor could not overcome TCU's efficient scoring runs.
A 75-yard touchdown burst and a 73-yard field-goal march gave TCU’s defense the cushion it needed to finish a 17-6 victory over Baylor.
Kansas State scored 13 of its 16 points after halftime, but Houston had already built a 21-3 lead behind four touchdown catches by Patrick Overmyer.
Texas A&M led after the opening quarter but was held without a touchdown in a 27-6 loss at Missouri. Jamal Roberts ran for 222 yards and two touchdowns for the Tigers.
Texas built a 17-7 halftime lead but Oklahoma rallied at home, with Tate Sandell’s 47-yard field goal providing the final points in a 27-24 Sooners victory.
North Texas coach Neal Brown valued Tayven Jackson’s response to two interceptions against Tulsa, but the Mean Green quarterback’s next step is clear: fewer emergencies and cleaner possession management.
Arkansas struggled to keep pace with Texas A&M, falling 34-7 at Kyle Field. KJ Edwards’ rushing prowess proved decisive as the Aggies controlled the line of scrimmage.
Visiting Baylor Bears overwhelmed home Arizona State Sun Devils with a 55-19 victory on Saturday. DJ Lagway threw four touchdown passes, while Baylor outscored ASU 21-3 in the third quarter to secure the road win.
Trailing 17-0 at halftime, the Houston Cougars mounted a decisive comeback against the UCF Knights. Conner Weigman scored three touchdowns, leading the home team to a 27-17 win at TDECU Stadium.
The Red Raiders scored 29 unanswered points and intercepted four passes in their Oct. 3 road victory.
