HOUSTON — SMU captured the last open spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff on Sunday, bumping Alabama out of the first 12-team bracket that placed undefeated Oregon at No. 1. The selection committee preferred the Mustangs (11-2), losers of a heartbreaker in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, who had a far less difficult … Read more
This is the first year that 12 teams will make the College Football Playoffs. HOUSTON — The Texas Longhorns fell in overtime to Georgia in the SEC Championship game on Saturday night and now wait to find out where they’ll be seeded in the College Football Playoffs. And SMU — after falling in the ACC … Read more
The win gives the Ducks a first-round bye and almost certainly the top seed in the College Football Playoff. INDIANAPOLIS — No. 1 Oregon managed to navigate all the potential pitfalls of a topsy-turvy college football season — even on a wild, wacky championship weekend. It just took the Ducks a little longer than expected … Read more
The Bulldogs won their third SEC title under coach Kirby Smart, but the trophy comes with an even bigger prize. ATLANTA — Gunner Stockton, a little-known backup who had barely played for Georgia, came off the bench after an injury to Carson Beck and led the No. 5 Bulldogs to an improbable 22-19 overtime victory over … Read more
The offensive surge is thanks to a deep lineup that has added multiple players with shot-creating ability. DALLAS — Watch the Dallas Mavericks vs. Toronto Raptors on KFAA on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. Not sure how to watch? Here’s a breakdown on how to tune in – and guarantee you get the clearest signal possible of … Read more
Does anyone really want to face the Sun Devils in the College Football Playoff? Someone will have to now. ARLINGTON, Texas — Forget about rankings, analytics or any other number they might place next to Arizona State’s name. Instead, go straight to the “eye test,” or check the scoreboard. Does anyone really want to face … Read more
Yes, as legend has it, one of Peruna’s predecessors allegedly kicked the Fordham Ram mascot — a live ram — so hard that it killed it. DALLAS — Peruna, SMU’s built-like-a-middle-linebacker miniature pony of a mascot, had to flex on Texas’ Bevo this week when news came down that the famed Longhorn wouldn’t be allowed … Read more