Wildcats eye bowl berth in must-win Colorado clash
Kansas State (5-4, 2-3 Big 12) faces Colorado (1-8) in Boulder with bowl eligibility on the line after a stretch of late-season collapses. Freshman QB Josh Freeman says November is playoffs, while senior RB Thomas Clayton and WR Jermaine Morreira are sidelined or doubtful for the critical game. The Wildcats also must beat Texas and Kansas to finish the season strong.
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Texas defense shines in run stop but struggles in pass cover
Texas faces Oklahoma State with a defense ranked 2nd against the run and 112th against the pass. The Longhorns’ 8-1 record includes four comeback wins, a 35-31 victory over Texas Tech highlighting a shaky passing game and strong run defense. Key players include Marcus Griffin, Tarell Brown, Aaron Ross, and coach Mack Brown. The team battles injuries on defense while hoping to tighten pass coverage.
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Merriman Accepts Penalty Suspension for Steroids
San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman will miss four games after not appealing a steroid positive test. Known as Lights Out, he leads with eight sacks tied for the NFL lead. The ban starts after he addresses the team and will keep him from team facilities until eligible to return on November 27.
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Saints rookie Colston shines as offense stabilizes
New Orleans rookie Marques Colston has emerged as a productive target for quarterback Drew Brees, leading the Saints with 577 receiving yards and six TDs on 33 catches. Coach Sean Payton notes consistency as key, while Colston credits a favorable situation with a veteran, playmaking cast including Reggie Bush, Deuce McAllister, and Joe Horn.
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Missouri coach benches Temple after costly fumble
Missouri coach Gary Pinkel says Temple will not start after a fumble in the 26-10 defeat to Oklahoma. Sophomore Earl Gone Smith will start at Nebraska as Temple recovers from a shoulder injury. Temple had 662 rushing yards this season. Goldsmith has 102 yards on 23 carries as backup.
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Texas Tech players face burglary charges in house break-in
Three Texas Tech football players Rashad Hunt Dimitri Lott and Julius Howard were arrested about 3 am Friday on burglary counts after allegedly breaking into a house and leaving with a laptop and an iPod Police said Tuesday None have been dismissed or suspended and coach Mike Leach said he learned of the allegations Monday
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Stoops Leads Sooners Toward Century Mark in Norman
Norman Oklahoma Elite company awaits Stoops as he approaches his 100th Oklahoma game and 82nd win. The longtime program builder set a high standard, praising his relentless pursuit of excellence while facing bumps like a 2-3 start and an NFL exodus. Castiglione lauds his leadership and character as the Sooners push toward postseason glory.
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