September 14, 2016 - Texas Chalk Talk

There’s still plenty to accomplish for TCU, starting with Iowa State contest

September 14, 2016 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

TCU is preparing to face a motivated Iowa State squad still looking for its first win of the season. The two square off at 11 a.m. Sept. 17 on Fox Sports 1. The Cyclones (0-2) lost to Northern Iowa 25-0 and to Iowa 42-3. ISU has been playing two quarterbacks: Joel Lanning and Jacob Park. Lanning has completed 26 of 48 passes for 342 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions and has 24 carries for 37 yards, while Park has six of 15 passes for 79 yards and ran three…

Short week is challenging for the Cougars

September 14, 2016 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

The Houston Cougars are bracing a much better challenge this week when they face Cincinnati at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 on ESPN. Both teams are entering the contest with 2-0 records. The Bearcats beat Tennessee-Martin 28-7 and Purdue 38-20. Cougars coach Tom Herman said he expects to face a much improved Cincinnati opponent with better defensive linemen and safeties. “They seem to be a little bit more sound in what they’re doing,” he said. “They’re in the right places at the right time on defense.” The Bearcats are led by…

Aggies are improved, will find out by how much against Auburn

September 14, 2016 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said playing a ranked opponent to begin the 2016 season got his team’s attention for weeks leading up to the win over UCLA. Now that the Aggies (2-0) are starting Southeastern Conference play, Sumlin said he is looking for the same sense of urgency as they travel to Auburn for a 6 p.m. kickoff Sept. 17 on ESPN. “Got to continue to play at level that gives us a chance to win,” Sumlin said. “Last two weeks liked how we approached the week and dealt…