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Allen and Bills overcome Rodgers' Hail Mary and beat Jets 23-20 to take control in AFC East
Read full article: Allen and Bills overcome Rodgers' Hail Mary and beat Jets 23-20 to take control in AFC EastJosh Allen and the Buffalo Bills overcame a Hail Mary touchdown throw by Aaron Rodgers as the first half ended to beat the New York Jets 23-20 and take control of the AFC East.
Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots
Read full article: Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over PatriotsAaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in a superb homecoming performance, New York’s defense was dominant and the Jets rolled to a 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots.
Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New England
Read full article: Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New EnglandBreece Hall rushed for a career-high 178 yards and a late touchdown and the New York Jets snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Patriots with a 17-3 win in what could have been Bill Belichick’s final game as New England’s coach.
Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussion
Read full article: Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussionZach Wilson threw a pair of second-half touchdown passes in his return from a two-game benching, New York shut down C.
Hall runs for a TD after Adams' INT and Jets shock Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first loss
Read full article: Hall runs for a TD after Adams' INT and Jets shock Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first lossBreece Hall ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining, one play after Tony Adams intercepted Jalen Hurts, and the New York Jets held on to shock the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 for their first win against them.
Jets rally past Broncos 31-21 with long TD from Breece Hall and scoop-and-score from Bryce Hall
Read full article: Jets rally past Broncos 31-21 with long TD from Breece Hall and scoop-and-score from Bryce HallThe New York Jets snapped a three-game skid by rallying past the Denver Broncos 31-21 in Nathaniel Hackett's return to Empower Field at Mile High.
Jets continue surge with convincing 27-10 win at Green Bay
Read full article: Jets continue surge with convincing 27-10 win at Green BayBreece Hall had a 34-yard touchdown run as part of his 116-yard day and the surprising New York Jets sacked Aaron Rodgers four times in a 27-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC East
Read full article: Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC EastNew York got a safety on Miami’s first offensive play, Michael Carter scored on a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs and the Jets ran past the Dolphins 40-17 to snap a 12-game skid against AFC East opponents.
Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20
Read full article: Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20Breece Hall ran for a 2-yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining and Zach Wilson and the New York Jets spoiled Kenny Pickett’s debut in Pittsburgh by rallying for a 24-20 victory over the Steelers.
Iowa St. wins another close one against No. 8 Cowboys 24-21
Read full article: Iowa St. wins another close one against No. 8 Cowboys 24-21Brock Purdy threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns and the Iowa State defense made a late stand in the closing minutes as the Cyclones knocked off No. 8 Oklahoma State 24-21.
No. 7 Iowa State survives against Northern Iowa, 16-10
Read full article: No. 7 Iowa State survives against Northern Iowa, 16-10Iowa State began the season with its highest preseason ranking ever, but could have become the victim of college football’s biggest upset since Appalachian State beat No. 5 Michigan in 2007.
No. 12 Iowa State beats No. 25 Oregon 34-17 in Fiesta Bowl
Read full article: No. 12 Iowa State beats No. 25 Oregon 34-17 in Fiesta Bowl12 Iowa State grinded out a 34-17 victory over No. Iowa State had a time of possession advantage of more than 25 minutes. Iowa State won three games its first season under Matt Campbell before playing in three straight bowl games. Iowa State took a methodical offensive approach in the Fiesta Bowl, scoring its first two touchdowns on drives of 14 and 15 plays. Iowa State will have to replace several key players on defense, but Rose is just a junior.
No. 12 Iowa State to face No. 25 Oregon in Fiesta Bowl
Read full article: No. 12 Iowa State to face No. 25 Oregon in Fiesta Bowl25 Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl. All extracurricular activities tied to the Fiesta Bowl were shelved, the sightseeing tours among them. “Our players, to have the opportunity to do the things that would typically be involved in the Fiesta Bowl would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Iowa State offensive coordinator Tom Manning said. You would like to have the full experience of the Fiesta Bowl, but it’s the way that it’s gone this year.”The Fiesta Bowl is the culmination of what coach Matt Campbell has built during five seasons in Ames. We’ve had some great games in the past.”HALL'S IMPACT: Oregon's top priority defensive will be trying to slow Hall.
Tide's DeVonta Smith the 1st WR to win AP Player of the Year
Read full article: Tide's DeVonta Smith the 1st WR to win AP Player of the YearDeVonta Smith is The Associated Press college football player of the year, becoming the first wide receiver to win the award since it was established in 1998, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. Jones received nine first-place votes and 67 points as he and Smith became the first teammates to finish 1-2 in the voting for AP player of the year. Smith is also the first Alabama player to win the award. Derrick Henry won the 2015 Heisman for the Tide, but Stanford's Christian McCaffrey was AP player of the year. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans
Read full article: Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-AmericansLawrence, the likely first pick in the next NFL draft, made AP All-America for the first time in his career. ___The 2020 AP All-America team:FIRST TEAMOffenseQuarterback — Mac Jones, junior, Alabama. Running backs — Najee Harris, senior, Alabama; Breece Hall, sophomore, Iowa State. Guards — Ben Cleveland, senior, Georgia; Tommy Kraemer, senior, Notre Dame. Safeties — Kyle Hamilton, sophomore, Notre Dame; Tykee Smith, sophomore, West Virginia.
Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask
Read full article: Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask(AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Jones and Smith are the eighth set of teammates to be finalists together since the tradition started in 1982. Smith is trying to become the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Michigan's Desmond Howard in 1991. Jones or Smith would become Alabama's third Heisman winner, but first that is not a running back. Iowa State running back Breece Hall was sixth, followed by Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts.
AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awards
Read full article: AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awardsCampbell, in his fifth season at Iowa State, got all 20 votes as coach of the year. Iowa State had four first-team selections for the AP All-Big 12 team, matching Oklahoma and Texas Tech for the most in league. RB — u-Breece Hall, Iowa State, 6-1, 215, So., Wichita, Kansas. G — Derek Schweiger, Iowa State, 6-3, 311, Jr., Plymouth, Wisconsin. WR — Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State, 6-3, 207, Jr., Jacksonville, Florida.
No. 12 Sooners win 6th B12 title in row, 27-21 over Iowa St
Read full article: No. 12 Sooners win 6th B12 title in row, 27-21 over Iowa St12 Sooners won their sixth consecutive Big 12 championship. The Sooners got a bit of revenge Saturday when winning another Big 12 title game, with Sp encer Rattler throwing a 45-yard touchdown to fellow freshman Marvin Mims and running for another score in a 27-21 victory over the No. Oklahoma still has its 14th Big 12 title overall in the league's 25-season history, and the 50th conference championship in school history. Iowa State played in a conference championship game for the first time in school history, though fifth-year coach Matt Campbell was incensed at times. Oklahoma: The Sooners are bowl-bound for the 22nd year in a row, likely the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 30.
Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square off
Read full article: Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square offOhio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. 3 Ohio State is playing as much as who will be play playing for the Buckeyes this weekend. Ohio State seems to be on track to play at Michigan State on Saturday after a spike in COVID-19 cases in the program forced a cancellation of last week's road trip to Illinois. If Ohio State has one more game canceled it would be unable to meet the Big Ten's minimum game played to be eligible for the conference title game. UNDER THE RADARNebraska at PurdueNeither team is in the Big West race, but the interesting thing is the Boilermakers (2-3) have won two straight against the Cornhuskers (1-4).
No. 6 Oklahoma St and Texas always seem close in Big 12 play
Read full article: No. 6 Oklahoma St and Texas always seem close in Big 12 playSome things to watch in the Big 12 on the last Saturday of October, when No. 6 Oklahoma State. The undefeated Cowboys (4-0, 3-0 Big 12) have allowed only 12 points a game, while the Longhorns (3-2, 2-2) are the Big 12's highest-scoring team at 45 points a game. The Horned Frogs and Bears were the only Big 12 teams that didn't get to play their nonconference games because of COVID-19 issues. 16 Kansas State is looking to open Big 12 play with five consecutive wins for the first time since 2014.
Sanders, Hubbard lead No. 6 Oklahoma St. past Iowa St. 24-21
Read full article: Sanders, Hubbard lead No. 6 Oklahoma St. past Iowa St. 24-21Chuba Hubbard (30) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sanders, Hubbard lead No. 6 Oklahoma St. past Iowa St. 24-21
Read full article: Sanders, Hubbard lead No. 6 Oklahoma St. past Iowa St. 24-21He had 15 carries, taking away some of Iowa State's focus away from star running back Chuba Hubbard. It was real frustrating.”With Oklahoma State leading 14-7 late in the second quarter, Iowa State drove deep into Oklahoma State territory but had to settle for a field goal attempt. It was his second missed field goal of the first half, and Oklahoma State took its seven-point lead into the break. Brock Purdy threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Hutchinson with 49 seconds remaining to trim Oklahoma State's lead to 24-21. “We’ll tip our hat to Oklahoma State,” Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said.
Red River rivalry in Big 12 even without State Fair of Texas
Read full article: Red River rivalry in Big 12 even without State Fair of TexasThere is no State Fair of Texas this year because of the pandemic and both teams are coming off a loss, but this is still the Red River rivalry. The five-time defending Big 12 champions Sooners are 0-2 in league play (losses to Kansas State and Iowa State) for the first time since 1988. But Oklahoma has won eight of the last 11 against Texas, including the Big 12 title game in 2018. They all play Oct. 17, when the rest of the Big 12 teams will get that weekend off. ... Kansas State, which plays at TCU, is 2-0 in the Big 12 for the first time since 2014.
AP Top 25: Oklahoma, UCF out; BYU up; Iowa State back in
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oklahoma, UCF out; BYU up; Iowa State back inIowa State won 37-30. 24 Iowa State jumped back into the Top 25 after a day of upsets. Overall, though, five teams dropped out of the Top 25 after eight ranked teams lost Saturday, six to unranked opponents. The Sooners were involved in one of those upsets, losing at Iowa State for the first time since 1960. 10 Oklahoma State took advantage of the the eight ranked teams losing to jump seven spots after beating Kansas.
Iowa State hands No. 18 Oklahoma second straight loss, 37-30
Read full article: Iowa State hands No. 18 Oklahoma second straight loss, 37-30Iowa State running back Breece Hall celebrates at the end of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 37-30. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State hands No. 18 Oklahoma second straight loss, 37-30
Read full article: Iowa State hands No. 18 Oklahoma second straight loss, 37-30Iowa State won 37-30. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)AMES, Iowa – 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. “We'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.