Dallas Cowboys sign CB DaRon Bland to contract extension, sources say

DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys have brought back one of their All-Pro defenders just days after dealing another.  DaRon Bland agreed to terms on a four-year, $92 million contract extension that includes $50 million guaranteed, two front office sources confirmed to WFAA. Bland’s average annual salary of $23 million makes him the sixth-highest-paid cornerback in … Read more

Florida State stuns No. 8 Alabama 31-17, delivering blow to Crimson Tide’s playoff hopes

New quarterback Tommy Castellanos led a punishing rushing attack for Florida State with 78 yards and a touchdown as the Seminoles stunned No. 8 Alabama. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — New quarterback Tommy Castellanos led a punishing rushing attack for Florida State with 78 yards and a touchdown as the Seminoles stunned No. 8 Alabama 31-17 on … Read more

Garrett Nussmeier leads No. 9 LSU’s rally for 17-10 season-opening win at No. 4 Clemson

In a showdown of Heisman Trophy quarterbacks, LSU had just enough offense to come out on top in this top 10 showdown CLEMSON, S.C. — Garrett Nussmeier threw a go-ahead 8-yard touchdown pass to Trey’Dez Green in the fourth quarter, and No. 9 LSU rallied past fourth-ranked Clemson 17-10 on Saturday night for its first … Read more

Mestemaker throws 3 TDs, leads North Texas to 51-0 win over Lamar

Drew Mestemaker shines as North Texas dominates Lamar 51-0 with his 329-yard, three-touchdown performance. DENTON, Texas — Drew Mestemaker threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns in his second career start as North Texas cruised past Lamar 51-0 on Saturday night. Mestemaker completed 24 of 32 passes and added 30 yards and one score on … Read more