Thenarse: Nebraska safety earns Blackshirt after long road
Rickey Thenarse, senior safety for Nebraska, earned a Blackshirt and became a key starter at Kansas State, marking a personal turnaround after injuries and family tragedy. Once ridiculed as a special teams player, he embraced the defense, overcame a knee tear, and faced gun violence and loss that shaped his drive to prove doubters wrong.
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Spartans seek to slow Denard Robinsa in big showdown
East Lansing Michigan State faces Michigan star Denard Robinson as both teams ride unbeaten records. Gordon and his defense must contain the speedy quarterback whose 181 rushing yards per game lead the nation, while MSU's Greg Jones and teammates aim to pressure him and cut off big plays.
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Sooners remain unbeaten as Stoops eyes continued progress
Oklahoma, ranked sixth, improved to 5-0 and 1-0 in the Big 12 after a 28-20 win over Texas in the Red River Rivalry. Coach Bob Stoops cautions that despite the bye week and easy early schedule, the team must keep refining technique and stay focused on the season's stretch run. Captain Travis Lewis notes the league has more than two strong teams.
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