Houston’s defense came up with three interceptions in the second half to help hold off Russell Wilson and the Broncos. HOUSTON — Nico Collins had a career-high 191 yards receiving and a fourth-quarter touchdown, and Jimmie Ward intercepted Denver’s Russell Wilson in the end zone with 9 seconds left to help the Houston Texans hold … Read more
It’s the seventh time in the last 10 years that the Alamo Bowl has featured two Top 20 teams. SAN ANTONIO — The 14th-ranked Arizona Wildcats will face the 12th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners in the 31st annual Valero Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28 at the Alamodome. This year’s game is the highest-ranked matchup outside of the … Read more
Before the CFP grows to 12 next year the selection committee faced the toughest decision in the 10-year history of the format. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The final season of the four-team College Football Playoff turned out to be the most controversial with an unprecedented snub. Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected Sunday and Florida … Read more
The only thing that was certain heading into college football’s selection Sunday was that a few fan bases were bound to be unhappy with the committee’s choices. WASHINGTON — Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected to the College Football Playoff on Sunday, making Florida State the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be … Read more
Despite UGA being ranked atop college football, the College Playoff Field is arguably more competitive this year than in any past season. ATLANTA — As the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs fell to the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide 27-24 in the SEC Championship, chatter is beginning about what the Dawgs’ future holds if they lose … Read more
Fritz comes to Houston after seven years at Tulane. HOUSTON — A week after firing Dana Holgorsen as head football coach, the Houston Cougars have his replacement. Willie Fritz is coming over from Tulane to take over, the school announced Sunday morning. Fritz has been head coach at Tulane for the last seven years. He … Read more
What started out as a chance is now a shot at history. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Guinness Book World Record is being attempted Sunday at the California International Marathon. Fairfield native Jayson Hefner is attempting to the run the race with 100 pounds on his back in under five hours. It started as an alternative … Read more