Kaluma's 4-point play in overtime helps Kansas State rally past No. 9 Baylor, 68-64
Arthur Kaluma converted a four-point play to give Kansas State the lead with 20 seconds left in overtime, and Tylor Perry added a pair of free throws with 6.9 seconds to go, helping the Wildcats beat No. 9 Baylor 68-64 on Tuesday night.
Should Michigan, Georgia, TCU, USC be in College Football Playoff no matter what happens this week?
Do the top four teams in the current College Football Playoff rankings -- Georgia, Michigan, TCU, and USC -- deserve to make the playoff no matter what happens in the conference title games this weekend? Or should Ohio State and Alabama be rewarded for sitting at home?
What final CFP top 4 should be for every possible win/loss combination from Michigan, Georgia, TCU, USC
Here's what the final College Football Playoff rankings would probably look like after every possible combination of Michigan, Georgia, TCU, and USC wins and/or losses in the conference championship games this weekend.
The Latest: Chattanooga postpones 2 menโs basketball games
___Boston College has postponed two menโs basketball games this week because of positive COVID-19 tests, prompting the Atlantic Coast Conference to juggle its schedule. Carolina, Dallas, Florida, Nashville and Tampa Bay have all had games postponed because of the pandemic. ___The Chattanooga Mocs have postponed a pair of menโs basketball games after a positive COVID-19 test among the teamโs Tier 1 personnel. ___The Southern Conference postponed three games because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Furman and Chattanooga menโs basketball programs. Furmanโs next scheduled game is Feb. 3 at Samford, while Chattanooga is slated to return to the court at Western Carolina the same day.
Va Tech ending nationโs longest bowl streak at 27 years
(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)Virginia Tech is ending the nationโs longest bowl streak at 27 years. Hokies coach Justin Fuente said Wednesday the players decided to bypass postseason, ending their pandemic-hit season at 5-6. Kansas State lost its last five games but was in line for a bowl game because it finished seventh in the Big 12. Its opponent, UTSA, switched to the First Responders Bowl โ likely against Kansas State before its own outbreak. The Frisco Bowl is among a dozen bowl games that have been canceled.
The Latest: Ohio Stadium off limits to family and friends
A limited number of media will be allowed to cover Saturdayโs football game, which will be nationally televised on FOX. Hickok got into the tournament as an alternate after Bill Haas tested positive earlier in the week. Thatโs the most positive tests on the PGA Tour since late June, when four players tested positive in a span of a week. Cameron Champ, Denny McCarthy and Dylan Frittelli had positive tests in Connecticut, and Harris English tested positive in Detroit. The Bosnian soccer federation said Wednesday that besides Kolasinac, another national team player, Ibrahim Sehic, also tested positive.
No. 14 Oklahoma State holds off Kansas State, 20-18
Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. โWith all the adversity we faced, all the guys out, we just found a way," Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga said. โYou're a true freshman,โ Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said, โand some of those things are going to happen, but you know what? After six first-half punts, Oklahoma State finally got on the board with a field goal. Kansas State was marching for the go-ahead score when Howard had the ball punched out by Israel Antwine and right into Taylor's waiting hands.
Iowa State hands No. 18 Oklahoma second straight loss, 37-30
Iowa State won 37-30. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)AMES, Iowa โ It was another milestone win for Matt Campbell's rising program at Iowa State. 18 Oklahoma's final drive, giving Iowa State a 37-30 victory Saturday night. โWe've got 16 seniors who came here on a dream that we someday could turn Iowa State football around. Iowa State: Purdy completed 12 of 24 passes and the defense came up big when it had to.
Kansas State stuns No. 3 Oklahoma 38-35
Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki). It was Kansas State's first-ever road win against a top-three team in the AP poll. Kansas State upset Oklahoma 48-41 in Manhattan, Kansas, last year. Kansas State said earlier in the week it was struggling to have enough players available at all position groups to play the game because of COVID-19. Kansas State's Jahron McPherson intercepted Rattler in the final minute to help close out the win.
Return of college athletes gives glimpse of back to school
Late last week, Clemson announced 28 athletes and athletic staffers had tested positive for COVID-19. And on Monday, Notre Dame reported one positive among 91 tested football players, Wisconsin had two positives among 117 athletes tested and Iowa's latest round of testing found nine positives among 40 overall. When youre thinking about athletes, people are very worried about sports and the close contact they have. The University of Houston suspended its voluntary workouts on June 12 after six athletes tested positive with symptoms. College students, and especially college athletes, are mostly among the lowest risk groups for becoming severely sick or dying from COVID-19.
Kansas State football vs. West Virginia: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
The bowl-bound Wildcats try and bounce back Saturday when West Virginia in the midst of its first five-game losing streak since 2012 visits. LINE: Kansas State -14. Due mostly to a run game that averages 198.8 yards per game - 122 yards more than West Virginia averages - Kansas State enters the week fifth nationally in time of possession at 34:26. The Wildcats 35-6 loss at West Virginia last season was its worst road defeat since 2009. PREDICTION: Kansas State 37, West Virginia 20
Oklahoma football vs. Iowa State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
After watching the nation's longest road winning streak come to an end a week ago, the eighth-ranked Sooners hope to avoid watching their 14-game home winning streak get snapped Saturday when they host Iowa State. I thought our mentality was a little too based on what was happening instead of just playing," Riley said afterward. Iowa State was on the verge of becoming a ranked team before heading into its bye, but lost at home to Oklahoma State on Oct. 26, ending a three-game winning streak. Oklahoma is 75-6-2 all-time against Iowa State. PREDICTION: Oklahoma 42, Iowa State 31
Texas football vs. Kansas State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
AUSTIN, Texas Kansas State got more respect from the College Football Playoff committee than it did from the coaches this week, coming in at No. ABOUT KANSAS STATE (6-2, 3-2 Big 12)The Wildcats rushed for 342 yards in last weeks 38-10 drubbing of Kansas, with quarterback Skylar Thompsons 127 yards and three TDs on the ground leading the way. Thompson owns eight rushing scores during the three-game winning streak, but Kansas State isnt counting on the rushing yards coming as easily this weekend. Kansas State DB AJ Parker (ankle) is not expected to play Saturday. PREDICTION: Texas 30, Kansas State 24
This is where Michigan should be ranked in tonights College Football Playoff poll
To recap, the following teams will be ranked ahead of Michigan, without a doubt:LSUOhio StateAlabamaClemsonPenn StateGeorgiaOregonBaylorUtahOklahomaIt would be a surprise to see any other teams in the top 10. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Theres no way Michigan is ranked ahead of those top 10 teams. It would also be a shock to see any of the teams in the second group ranked ahead of Michigan. Michigan vs. WisconsinLets address the elephant in the room: Can Michigan be ranked ahead of a team it lost to by 21 points? Amazingly, I think Michigan will be ranked ahead of Wisconsin in the first CFP poll.
Kansas State football vs. Kansas: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
LAWRENCE, Kan. Kansas State will look to keep its foot on the neck of instate rival Kansas when they meet in another installment of the Sunflower Showdown on Saturday in Lawrence. "It's a big game with the Governor's Cup and those things, but we can't get caught up in those things," Kansas State coach Chris Klieman told the media. Kansas State is No. Kansas has dropped 35 straight games against ranked opponents, including three in a row against ranked Kansas State squads, since beating No. PREDICTION: Kansas State 44, Kansas 27
Oklahoma football vs. Kansas State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners breaks free from the pocket on a run during the first half of a game against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on September 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Coming off one of the most efficient passing performances in school history, the Alabama transfer attempts to continue what has been a dream season on Saturday when the fifth-ranked Sooners visit Kansas State. Oklahoma boasts the nation's top scoring offense (50.4 points), while Kansas State owns the Big 12's top scoring defense (18.7). The Sooners have won 22 consecutive true road contests and have scored at least 34 points in a school-record 17 straight games. PREDICTION: Oklahoma 45, Kansas State 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
TCU football vs. Kansas State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Members of the TCU Horned Frogs celebrate with Al'Dontre Davis #80 of the TCU Horned Frogs after a touchdown during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 14, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (PhotoMANHATTAN, Kan. - Winning the time of possession battle will be critical for TCU on Saturday when it heads to Kansas State for a Big 12 showdown. TCU has won four of the last five meetings with Kansas State, including a 14-13 victory at home last season that pushed its series lead to 7-5. The Horned Frogs are 41-15 following a loss under Patterson. PREDICTION: TCU 27, Kansas State 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Mississippi State football vs. Kansas State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
- A pair of impressive wins and a strong start from the new quarterback pushed Mississippi State into the Top 25 for the first time this season. The 23rd-ranked Bulldogs will try to prove they belong when they face their stiffest challenge of the nonconference slate when Kansas State visits on Saturday. LINE: Mississippi State -7.5. "We want to be a team that is balanced, and can run and pass with people (and have) effectiveness," Moorhead told reporters. PREDICTION: Mississippi State 17, Kansas State 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.