Big 12 and SEC playoff hopes rise after Cotton Bowl twist
After Missouri toppled Oklahoma State 41 31 in the Cotton Bowl, the SEC stretched its dominance in the game to six wins in 11. The column argues the Big 12 is closing the gap, citing Stoops Sugar Bowl stance and Texas Austin coaching search as signs the league will rebound, aided by faster tempo and a passing shift against Alabama.
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Vanderbilt tops Houston in BBVA Compass Bowl thriller
Vanderbilt outlasted Houston 41-24 to end the season at 9-4, rallying after a 24-0 first-half lead loss. Patton Robinette connected on two 50-yard TD passes to Jordan Matthews, added an 8-yard score, and Brian Kimbrow sealed the comeback with a 21-yard run. Matthews piled up 143 yards on five receptions with two touchdowns as Vanderbilt completed back-to-back nine-win campaigns under coach James Franklin.
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Vanderbilt Holds Off Houston In Narrow Classic Win
Vanderbilt defeats Houston 41 to 24 behind a balanced attack led by Robinette and Kimbrow. Key plays include a 50 yard pass to Matthews and multiple Spear extra points. Houston receivers Ambles and Greenberry put up strong numbers, but Vanderbilt outgained the Cougars with 211 rushing yards to 146 and 221 passing yards to 238 for Houston.
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Strong heads to Texas after leaving Louisville Cardinals
Louisville coach Charlie Strong informed athletic director Tom Jurich of his decision to leave for Texas replacing Mack Brown. Strong, 37-15 in four seasons with Louisville, will join Texas on a five year, 5 million per year deal after meeting with Steve Patterson and Jurich.
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Johnson builds three shot lead at Kapalua Tournament of Champions
At Kapalua Joshua Johnson shoots 7-under 66 to lead the Tournament of Champions after two rounds. Dustin Johnson Matt Kuchar and Jordan Spieth sit two back at 10-under through 36 holes. Gary Woodland sits 5-under for the event after a 70. Titans fire Mike Munchak after three seasons as head coach.
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Nadal wins Qatar Open title defeating Monfils in final
Rafael Nadal captured his first title of the year at the Qatar Open in Doha by beating Gael Monfils in three sets 6-1 6-7 6-2. Nadal surged to a quick 6-1 first set win before a tight tiebreak and a decisive third set, sealing the championship on a near two-hour final.
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Hall of Fame Class Tops Previous Debut Selections
The 1999 Baseball Hall of Fame class features Nolan Ryan George Brett and Robin Yount as first time inductees the largest such class since 1936 led by legendary era figures.
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