SCHUYLER DIXON
Alabama running back Trey Sanders (6) runs for a first down against Cincinnati during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Ridder, breakthrough Bearcats stall in 27-6 loss to Alabama

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 31, 2021 07:07 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Desmond Ridder wanted to make sure he was one of the last

FILE - Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (1) celebrates an interception of a Murray State pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 11, 2021, in Cincinnati. Gardner, an Associated Press All-American who hasn't given up a touchdown in his college career, still has to declare for the draft. But he generally projects higher than any of his teammates, so that decision seems clear. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
Cincinnati showcases names to keep in mind for NFL draft

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 30, 2021 02:05 AM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Desmond Ridder could be the one to end Cincinnati's 50-year

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor signals to the crowd after losing an NCAA college football game against North Texas in Denton, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Andy Jacobsohn)
No. 15 UTSA's perfect season ends in blowout at North Texas

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 27, 2021 05:16 PM EST
DENTON, Texas (AP) — An undefeated season slipped away from No. 15 UTSA on a

UTSA tight end Oscar Cardenas (84) celebrates his winning catch against UAB with teammates Gregory Clayton Jr. (83) and Leroy Watson (1) during an NCAA college football game against UAB, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 15 UTSA knows North Texas can ruin undefeated season

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 26, 2021 04:23 AM EST
DENTON, Texas (AP) — UTSA coach Jeff Traylor understands the timing of the

TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) stiff-arms West Virginia safety Sean Mahone (29) after making a catch for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
West Virginia tops TCU 29-17 despite TD kick return at start

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 23, 2021 10:58 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Leddie Brown ran for three touchdowns, and West

SMU running back Tre Siggers (4) celebrates with quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) after Mordecai scored a rushing touchdown against Tulane during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Mordecai throws 3 more TDs, No. 21 SMU beats Tulane 55-26

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 21, 2021 11:02 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — SMU coach Sonny Dykes saw the best first half of the season from

Baylor cornerback Raleigh Texada, right, and Dillon Doyle, left, bring down West Virginia running back Leddie Brown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
TCU's struggling D tries to correct course vs. West Virginia

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU's often-stingy defense is in an unfamiliar place

Baylor defensive tackle Siaki Ika sacks West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Bohanon's career day leads Baylor past West Virginia 45-20

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 09, 2021 03:38 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Gerry Bohanon saw something in his Baylor teammates during

Texas and TCU fans let their feelings show during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas won 32-27. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Texas hears SEC chatter in 1st Big 12 road game of season

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 02, 2021 06:03 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Texas and TCU fans shared tailgates just as they have

SMU linebacker Trevor Denbow (16) is called for pass interference against TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) during the first half of an NCAA football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
SMU tops TCU 42-34 in 100th meeting of Dallas-area rivals

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 25, 2021 03:37 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — SMU is halfway to another 8-0 start under coach Sonny

TCU head coach Gary Patterson instructs his team in the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
SMU, TCU get 100th edition of rivalry after waiting a year

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 23, 2021 01:07 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Regardless of why SMU and TCU couldn't find a way to

TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) intercepts a pass as safety Bud Clark (26) looks on against Duquesne during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Duggan, TCU blow out Duquesne 45-3 as teams shorten 2nd half

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 04, 2021 11:17 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Max Duggan threw for a touchdown and was one of four

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, center, talks to officials in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinals

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 01, 2021 07:50 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ian Book had Notre Dame moving with a chance to get

SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) carries the ball as Navy defensive tackle Jackson Perkins (96) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Buechele, No. 22 SMU bounce back in 51-37 victory over Navy

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 31, 2020 11:06 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — In one week, Shane Buechele went from his worst passer efficiency

Navy quarterback Dalen Morris (8) attempts a pass against Houston in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Annapolis, Md., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Paul W. Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Pandemic alters No. 22 SMU's prep for Navy's triple option

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 29, 2020 01:40 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — No. 22 SMU's preparation for Navy's triple-option running game is

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA College football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Oklahoma has first win streak after cruising past TCU 33-14

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 24, 2020 03:52 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Spencer Rattler didn't throw an interception for the

TCU head coach Gary Patterson, right, talks with an official during an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
OU looks to build on Texas win, rejoin poll in visit to TCU

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 22, 2020 01:06 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The last time Oklahoma was unranked for more than a

Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4) tries to break a tackle from Oklahoma defensive back Pat Fields (10) during overtime of an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Oklahoma defeated Texas 53-45 in four overtimes.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 10, 2020 05:04 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — Benched early and celebrating late, Spencer Rattler had quite the

Baylor Freshman Line run on to the field during their season opener with Kansas at an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 65, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Ebner dominates in Aranda debut as Baylor tops Kansas 47-14

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 26, 2020 11:20 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Trestan Ebner left little doubt he was more than ready for

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2020 file photo, Baylor's new head football coach Dave Aranda addresses the media during an NCAA college football news conference in Waco, Texas. Aranda will make his delayed debut as Baylor's coach in a quickly arranged and unexpected reunion of old Southwest Conference rivals. Baylor and Houston open this pandemic-altered season Saturday, Sept. 19, with their first meeting since the SWC’s final season in 1995. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Dave Aranda set for long-awaited Baylor debut against Kansas

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 24, 2020 05:06 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Dave Aranda's off-and-on wait for his debut as Baylor coach