Sooner defense struggle in 24 17 win over UAB
Defensive coordinator Brent Venables and coach Bob Stoops voiced disappointment after Oklahoma allowed 115 yards on missed tackles in a 24 17 victory over Alabama Birmingham. Linebacker Rufus Alexander called the tackling effort terrible and vowed improvement ahead of Washington game.
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No. 1 Ohio State faces No. 2 Texas in steamy Austin
Ohio State, ranked No. 1, travels to No. 2 Texas for a prime time game in heat near 90 degrees. Players stress hydration and substitution to cope with the heat while aiming to reverse past night-game struggles. Coaches warn against overreliance on toughness.
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Buffs Rams face tough Rocky Mountain rivalry amid off field turmoil
The Colorado Buffaloes and Colorado State Rams enter the Denver showdown reeling from weekend losses and a Colorado arrest spree. Colorado seeks to avoid a six game skid while Colorado State copes with three players facing felony fraud charges, including a starting cornerback benched amid investigations.
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Colonels eye upset as Nicholls State travels to Nebraska
Nicholls State coach Jay Thomas says inspiration from Montana States upset of Colorado won’t help against No. 21 Nebraska. The Colonels will still collect a $350,000 guarantee for serving as Nebraska’s tuneup before a Sept. 16 USC game. Nebraska players caution not to overlook Nicholls State as they prepare for a potential breakthrough after Montana State and Illinois State challenges.
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