Day: September 27, 2016

After a tough win over Oklahoma State 35-24 Sept. 24, some may think Baylor is preparing for a far less competitive opponent in Iowa State (1-3, 0-1). The two square off at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 on FS1. But Bears acting head coach Jim Grobe said his squad has to contend with a pair of Cyclone quarterbacks — Joel Lanning and Jacob Park — who both run and throw equally well. Lanning has 36 rushes for 67 yards and two touchdowns and has completed 43 of 77 passes for 605…

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Texas Tech is bracing for Kansas’ best effort, especially since the game will kick off at 7:30 Sept. 29 on FS1. “It’s a good changeup,” Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury said. “A couple of good games on TV. It’s a good showcase to show who they are.” Kingsbury cautioned his players not to look at the six turnovers the Jayhawks (1-2) committed in the 43-7 loss to Memphis on Sept. 17. “I think the last game was not a true statement of their football team,” he said. “I felt last…

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A confident and at ease Charlie Strong appeared before reporters Sept. 26 for his weekly press conference in advance of the Texas Longhorns traveling to face Oklahoma State at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 on ABC. But Strong wasn’t relaxed enough to give details on who would be the featured defenders. “You want my game plan, huh?” he said to a reporter who asked him for names of the players who will play significant roles during the contest. “I’ve got some guys.” And fans will see them against the Cowboys (2-2,…

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