BYU Miami clash colors week of college football
Provo hosts defending national champion Miami in a marquee matchup as BYU seeks to prove it can challenge the top-ranked Hurricanes. The weekend also features top 25 showdowns including Clemson at Virginia and UCLA vs Oklahoma, with Ty Detmer and Craig Erickson headlining the quarterback duel.
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Sun Devils an enigma for Baylor in tough opener
Baylor coach Grant Teaff says the Bears face Arizona State with little idea what to expect in a non conference test after a 13-0 season opening loss to Nebraska. Sun Devils coach Darryl Marmie notes Baylor's speed and defense, while Teaff calls for improvements in kicking, defense, pass rush, and execution.
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Paterno opens 25th Penn State season vs Texas Longhorns
Penn State brings Texan Matt McCartin, SMU survivor, as starting tackle and co captain for Joe Paterno in the season opener against Texas. McCartin, 274 pounds, joins a lean line as Paterno notes experienced depth is limited while Texas, led by coach David McWilliams, features 46 lettermen and 18 starters returning from a 4 7 season. Quarterback Tony Sacca and tailback Leroy Thompson earn starting roles after a tight pre season competition. Sacca aims to boost passing to 54 55 percent, following last year’s 40.9 mark.
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SWC to Announce Internal Changes in Next Weeks
SWC plans to reveal specific operational changes within four to six weeks as six conference presidents meet in Dallas. The McKinsey report, commissioned by William Cunningham, UT president, will be released Saturday before a Texas Senate session in Austin. Cunningham expects much of the report to prove insightful and calls for further analysis by athletic directors and faculty representatives.
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Texas–Penn State clash sparks season outlook in early game
The Associated Press previews a Texas at Penn State opener noting past series: Penn State leads 2-1 with Cotton Bowl history in 1972 and 1984. It highlights coach records, players like Blair Thomas and Andre Collins, and Texas depth as both squads pursue early-season momentum on neutral or televised stages.
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Rival college football showdowns spark season winds in 1989
The article previews UNLV at Houston and Baylor at Nebraska with notes on coaches Jim Strong Andre Ware Hayden Teaff Watson Brown and key players Brad Goebel Cort Key Needham and Brad Needham. mentions series records and legacy matchups, plus NCAA rushing and defensive highlights.
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Buckeyes Face Tough Schedule Amid Mixed 1989 Recap
The report notes Ohio State football under John Cooper, 14th season, with a 94-50-3 record through 14 seasons while Texas Tech and other teams played challenging schedules. The telecast at 2:30 p.m. Central over ABC covers a period highlighting ups and downs in the Buckeyes’ 1989 year.
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Tulane Faces Rice With Early Season Jitters
The series shows Rice holding a 10-91 edge though Tulane won 20-19 in 1989 in New Orleans. Tulane coach Davis, a Texas A&M alum, leads the Green Wave while Rice’s Fred Goldsmith is at the helm. Both teams aim to shake early-season nerves as they meet at 6 p.m. COT.
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