Southern Methodist Mustangs
East Carolina scores 45 points in 1st half, beats SMU 52-38

Nov. 28, 2020 05:28 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Holton Ahlers threw for four first-half touchdowns and East Carolina held off SMU's second-half rally for a 52-38 victory on Saturday. ...

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard, center, is tackled by Iowa State defenders Mike Rose (23) and Isheem Young (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Defenses fueling run toward Big 12 championship game

By John Raby Nov. 25, 2020 01:34 PM EST

SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) is grabbed by Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)
Smith leads big comeback for Tulsa over No. 19 SMU

By John Tranchina Nov. 14, 2020 11:09 PM EST

SMU defensive end Gary Wiley (55) wraps up Tulsa running back T.K. Wilkerson (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)
SMU at Tulsa 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 09:05 PM EST

SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) is tackled by Temple linebacker George Reid (39) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 19 SMU, Tulsa to meet in AAC showdown

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 04:55 PM EST

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) hands off to running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. SMU won 47-23. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 19 SMU, Tulsa to face off in high stakes AAC contest

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 12, 2020 02:00 PM EST

Michigan State place kicker Cole Hahn watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers down, out of poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2020 01:47 AM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2020 08:58 PM EST

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. SMU won 47-23. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Buechele, No. 18 SMU pull away late, top undermanned Temple

By Anthony Sanfilippo Nov. 07, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Temple wide receiver Randle Jones (0) returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
SMU at Temple 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 01:49 PM EST

SMU offensive lineman Beau Morris (78) lifts wide receiver Rashee Rice (11) in celebration after Rice scored a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 18 SMU path to AAC title game starts with game at Temple

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 05:35 PM EST

Temple head coach Rod Carey looks at the field during an NCAA football game against Memphis on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. Struggling Temple plays No. 18 SMU on Saturday, Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 18 SMU Mustangs got extra time before playing at Temple

Nov. 05, 2020 11:54 AM EST

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

Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Navy at SMU 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 08:45 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) looks to throw against Memphis during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Cincinnati. (Photo by Gary Landers)
Ridder drives No. 7 Bearcats to 49-10 rout of Memphis

Oct. 31, 2020 03:30 PM EDT

Cincinnati's Jaheim Thomas grabs the shirt of SMU kick returner Bryan Massey (8) on a kickoff return during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 22 SMU hosts Navy with both teams coming off losses

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

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

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle is taken down by SMU defensive back Brandon Stephens (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Ridder runs, passes No. 19 Cincinnati past No. 16 SMU, 42-13

Oct. 25, 2020 12:45 AM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs for a touchdown past SMU safety Roderick Roberson Jr., bottom left, and defensive back Brandon Stephens (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Cincinnati at SMU 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 10:49 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell works the sideline during an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Cincinnati. No. 8 Cincinnati's game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players. The American Athletic Conference announced Thursday, Oct. 15, the game is being rescheduled for Dec. 5. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
No. 9 Cincinnati at No. 16 SMU for 1st Top 25 campus matchup

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 03:10 PM EDT