Owls clinch first bowl bid in 45 years with SMU win
Rice defeats SMU 31 27 to secure its first bowl appearance since 1961 as Jarett Dillard posts 82 receptions in a record season. SMU drops to 6 6 with hopes still alive but faces a tough path to a berth. Rice coach Todd Graham hails perseverance and character as the Owls surge late season.
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USC Rolls Past Notre Dame in Key Bowl Bid Push
USC senior quarterback John David Booty threw for 265 yards and three touchdowns to Dwayne Jarrett as the No. 3 Trojans defeated No. 6 Notre Dame 44-24 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Jarrett had seven receptions for 132 yards, while C.J. Gable added 107 rushing yards.
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Sooners Clinch Big 12 South With Bedlam Triumph
No. 13 Oklahoma survives Oklahoma State 27 21 to claim the Big 12 South title. Allen Patrick rushed for 163 yards and a TD as the Sooners built a second half lead. Zac Robinson led OSU on a late drive but his Hail Mary fell incomplete.
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Lady Ganders reach district playoffs under new coach
In District 21-5A action, Sterling finished runner up with a 35-7 record and beat Dobie in bi district before falling to Clear Creek in the area round. Mason led Houston with 662 kills and 446 digs, Breazeale posted 287 kills and 147 blocks, and Zink added 680 digs as libero. Lee’s Lady Ganders, under Alicia Salinas, reached the playoffs with fourth place finish and were led by Jackson and Philogene who return next season after strong AEL offense.
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D-Fenders Farm Ties Add Laker Like Access for Joseph
Joseph explains his grind ahead of games with the D-Fenders a Lakers owned NBDL affiliate. He notes daily routines early arrivals late stays and exposure to Lakers legends Kareem Abdul Jabbar Kobe Bryant Tex Winters and Phil Jackson. He is among three subjects filmed for an NBA TV documentary and believes the project fuels his work ethic.
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Texans face Jets as Kubiak notes three-area focus for head coach
Texans coach Gary Kubiak explains the shift from coordinator to head coach with attention on offense defense and special teams. Houston tops the NFL in completions while Jets struggle to stop the run as Chad Pennington eyes improvement after two straight 300-yard starts and a rematch with a Jets defense allowing 375.9 yards per game. Andre Johnson is Carr’s top target with 74 receptions and 884 yards. The Jets seek to slow Houston after two straight Jets wins in prior meetings.
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