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Texas, Arizona State to meet in CFP clash of old vs. new Big 12 champs
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas won the Big 12 title in 2023 on its way out the door to the Southeastern Conference. It was still swinging open when Arizona State waltzed in and won the league title in its debut season. And now the old Big 12 champs meet the new Big 12 champs on the...
Texas' goal-line wall will be tested by Arizona State's wrecking ball running back Scattebo
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas defense seems to have built a big burnt orange wall at the goal line. Late-game goal-line stands have helped keep the Longhorns moving toward a possible national championship. The latest was Saturday night in Texas' 34-28 win over Clemson in the first...
College playoffs looks for good matchups after snoozy first round of blowouts
For those who dozed through it, or flipped to more compelling fare in the NFL, here's a brief recap of the rollout of the much-anticipated College Football Playoff. Average final score: Winners 36, Losers 17. In four games, not a single one was closer than a 10-point...
Texas beats Clemson 38-24, advances to face Arizona State in College Football Playoff quarters
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jaydon Blue had the biggest run in the biggest game of the season so far for Texas. He had to fight through a nagging ankle injury and fumble problems to do it. Blue ran for 146 yards, dashing 77 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to help the Longhorns...
Texas and Clemson meet for the first time in the College Football Playoff
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — No. 13 Clemson got into the College Football Playoff on a thunderous kick in the final seconds of the ACC championship. No. 4 Texas limped in after a great regular season was deflated by a frustrating overtime loss to Georgia in the SEC title game. Now these...
Clemson's Dabo Swinney once again dismisses critics and leads Tigers to the College Football Playoff
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney doesn't see this season much differently than others in his long, successful career: Criticism over his philosophy, his team counted out early before celebrating another season on top. “The way I've been taking shots since I got the...
Expanded College Football Playoff field draws more bets and on more teams
LAS VEGAS (AP) — If Texas coach Steve Sarkisian holds aloft the College Football Playoff trophy next month, that will be bad news for BetMGM Sportsbook. It would be similarly disappointing if any of the coaches at Boise State, Indiana or Arizona State end up celebrating a title...
Texas gets home game vs. Clemson in CFP first round, winner faces Arizona State in Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) — No. 4 Texas will be competing for a return trip to Atlanta when it plays at home against No. 13 Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The winner of the Clemson-Texas first-round game on Dec. 21 will play No. 10 Arizona State in the Jan. 1 Peach...
No. 5 Georgia pulls off another overtime stunner, beating No. 2 Texas 22-19 for SEC title
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs were struggling to get anything going against Texas, and there was little reason to be hopeful of a turnaround with their quarterback crumpled on the turf. Enter a guy who had barely played in his college career. Little-used backup Gunner...
Texas feels 'sting' of losing SEC title but still optimistic about winning the national championship
ATLANTA (AP) — Texas lost the SEC title Saturday but the Longhorns say it would be a mistake to count them out of the College Football Playoff or winning the national championship. At least that’s the way coach Steve Sarkisian sees it. Texas fans can’t even fathom being left...
