Texas Has Two Campbell Trophy Winners, Kanu Named a Semifinalist
Hero Kanu is the latest Texas player linked to the William V. Campbell Trophy after being named a semifinalist Sept. 23.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 23, 20261 min read
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Neal Brown’s Tuesday Assessment Got Tayven Jackson Right: Praise Without a Promise
North Texas quarterback Tayven Jackson produced a remarkable statistical game in an older loss, and Neal Brown’s Tuesday evaluation kept both the achievement and the mistake in view.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 23, 20264 min read
A Trio of Eligibility Cases Carries Into Texas Tech's New Season
Three Texas Tech players remain connected to separate eligibility proceedings as the 2026-27 season approaches.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 23, 20261 min read
Three Baylor players appear in Sept. 22 injury update
A report dated Sept. 22, 2026, names three Baylor Bears players in injury updates.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 23, 20261 min read
Mustangs captain Panozzo takes share of ACC defensive honor
SMU senior Enzo Panozzo was named the ACC’s co-defensive player of the week after scoring in a shutout of NC State.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 22, 20261 min read
Two charges remain pending against UH football player Carmello Brooks
Carmello Brooks remains suspended from the University of Houston football team while two criminal cases move forward.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 22, 20261 min read
Metroplex recruiting update: Ahmed Nur makes official SMU visit
Ahmed Nur, ranked among the nation’s top 30 prospects, is visiting SMU.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 21, 20261 min read
Colorado matchup could feature four Baylor returnees
Baylor coach Dave Aranda said four injured players are expected to be available against Colorado.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 21, 20261 min read
28 points carry Texas Tech past Houston in Big 12 opener
Texas Tech stayed unbeaten by edging Houston 28-26 in the teams’ first Big 12 game of the season.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 21, 20261 min read
Big 12 play brings TCU’s Jordan Dwyer back into view
TCU expects wide receiver Jordan Dwyer to return from a foot injury for the Sept. 26 game against UCF.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 21, 20261 min read
36 points mark Baylor's 2-1 start after Louisiana Tech win
Baylor improved to 2-1 in 2026 by earning a 36-19 victory over Louisiana Tech on September 19.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 20, 20261 min read
Four-touchdown game leads to second Baylor start for Nate Bennett
Nate Bennett will start again for Baylor on Saturday after DJ Lagway was ruled out with an ankle injury.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 20, 20261 min read
Nate Bennett’s 314 yards make him Baylor’s likely starter
Baylor junior Nate Bennett is expected to start against Louisiana Tech if doubtful quarterback DJ Lagway cannot play.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 19, 20261 min read
Area recruiting: TCU adds North Crowley lineman Gabriel Brooks
North Crowley offensive tackle Gabriel Brooks has joined TCU’s 2027 recruiting class after switching his commitment from Stephen F. Austin.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 19, 20261 min read
Baylor’s 17-16 opener leaves quarterback status uncertain for Colorado
DJ Lagway’s ankle injury has left his availability uncertain as Baylor approaches its Big 12 opener against Colorado.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 18, 20261 min read
35 dates set for Baylor men’s basketball, with Kansas twice
Baylor’s 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule contains 35 listed dates and two meetings with Kansas.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 18, 20261 min read
Denton set to host nine North Texas nonconference basketball games
North Texas will play nine of its 13 nonconference games at the Super Pit during the 2026-27 men's basketball season.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 17, 20261 min read
Baylor’s 44-3 Win Came Without QB DJ Lagway, Return Eyed Sept. 26
Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway is expected to miss Louisiana Tech’s game while progressing toward a possible return against Colorado.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 17, 20261 min read
Zero additional details available on McGowan’s injury return and Baylor path
The available report identifies Jayden McGowan’s injury return and route to Baylor but provides no further details.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 17, 20261 min read
Metroplex-area interest: SMU’s 2027 ACC lineup includes Clemson
SMU’s 2027 football schedule includes four ACC home games, five conference road trips and an opener against Oklahoma at AT&T Stadium.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 16, 20261 min read
Dallas-area SMU brings in guard Oziyah Sellers as eligibility remains undecided
Oziyah Sellers has joined SMU’s men’s basketball program and is practicing with the team while awaiting an eligibility ruling.
Zane PenningtonSeptember 16, 20261 min read