(BCSNN) — Oklahoma State returns to Boone Pickens Stadium Friday night for the Gateway First Bank Turnpike Classic, hosting in-state rival Tulsa in a matchup that’s spanned more than a century. The Cowboys (1-1) look to rebound from a road loss to No. 6 Oregon, while Tulsa (1-2) enters with momentum after a competitive showing against Navy. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT, marking OSU’s first home Friday game since 2023.

The Big 12 Conference’s weekly awards honored standout performances from Friday’s and Saturday’s action. Arizona’s Ismail Mahdi and Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby (offensive) received accolades in addition to Arizona State’s Jordan Crook and Texas Tech’s Brice Pollock (defensive). Houston’s Ethan Sanchez and Palmer Williams from Baylor (special teams) were also recognized alongside TCU wideout Ed Small (freshman).

(BCSNN) — Behren Morton threw for a career-high 464 yards and four touchdowns as No. 21 Texas Tech (3-0) cruised past Oregon State (0-3) with a 45-14 victory Saturday night at Jones AT&T Stadium. The Red Raiders built a 28-0 halftime lead and never looked back, racking up 601 total yards in a game delayed more than two hours due to lightning.

HOUSTON, TX (BCSNN) — Conner Weigman delivered a career-best performance Friday night, leading Houston (3-0, 1-0 Big 12) to a 36-20 victory over Colorado (1-2, 0-1) in both teams’ conference opener at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars dominated time of possession and capitalized on Colorado’s defensive lapses, scoring on seven of their first eight drives to remain unbeaten.

Kansas State never found its groove, Arizona put together a powerful running attack, and K-State suffered a 23-17 loss in its first true road game of the season.

(BCSNN) — In a move few could have seen coming when the season began, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has named redshirt sophomore Ryan Staub the Buffaloes’ starting quarterback for Friday night’s Big 12 opener against Houston. Staub, who entered the season as Colorado’s third-string signal caller, leapfrogged veteran Kaidon Salter and heralded freshman Julian Lewis to earn the nod in what Sanders called “a blessing” for the program.

(BCSNN) — West Virginia will be without two of its top offensive weapons for the remainder of the season, as running back Jahiem White and wide receiver Jaden Bray have both been ruled out following injuries sustained in Saturday’s 17-10 loss at Ohio. Head coach Rich Rodriguez confirmed the news during his weekly radio show, calling the setbacks “devastating” for a team still finding its footing under his leadership.

After chewing up 156 yards on the ground and a pair of touchdowns on just four carries in Saturday’s 68-7 victory, UCF football running back Jaden Nixon has been named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week.

(BCSNN) -- Some things never change, and you can count the disrespect of AP voters for teams from The American, as one of those constants. The AP released its Top 25 College Football Poll for Week 3 on Sunday, and while the top five remained mostly unchanged — with No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Penn State, No. 3 LSU, and No. 5 Miami all holding firm — the middle of the rankings saw notable movement. Oregon climbed two spots to No. 4 after a 69–3 throttling of Oklahoma State, while Michigan fell eight places to No. 23, after that surprise loss to Oklahoma.

(BCSNN) — No. 16 Iowa State held off a late Iowa rally to secure a 16–13 win in the annual Cy-Hawk rivalry game Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium, marking the Cyclones’ first home victory in the series under head coach Matt Campbell. The game was defined by defensive grit and clutch special teams, with Iowa State kicker Kyle Konrardy drilling a 54-yard field goal with under two minutes remaining to seal the win.

(BCSNN) — No. 6 Oregon welcomes Oklahoma State to Autzen Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, in a non-conference clash that pits two programs at different stages of development. The Ducks (1-0) are coming off a dominant 59-13 win over Montana State, while the Cowboys (1-0) are navigating a youth movement after a 3-9 campaign in 2024.

(BCSNN) — Kansas State will look to steady its footing Saturday when the Wildcats host Army at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT. Both teams enter the matchup with something to prove after uneven starts to the 2025 season, and the quarterback duel between K-State’s Avery Johnson and Army’s Dewayne Coleman could be pivotal.

(BCSNN) — The annual Cy-Hawk rivalry returns Saturday as Iowa travels to No. 16 Iowa State for a noon kickoff at Jack Trice Stadium, where the Cyclones aim to defend home turf and extend their early-season momentum. The game marks the 72nd meeting between the in-state foes, with Iowa holding a 47-24 edge in the series, though Iowa State has won two of the last three.

(BCSNN) — Josh Hoover threw for 284 yards and two touchdowns, and TCU’s defense scored twice as the Horned Frogs rolled past North Carolina 48–14 on Monday night at Kenan Stadium, spoiling Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut.

(BCSNN) — Jackson Arnold rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns and added 108 yards through the air as Auburn powered past Baylor 38–24 on Friday night in the season opener at McLane Stadium. The Tigers piled up 307 rushing yards and used a late fourth-quarter drive to seal the win in head coach Hugh Freeze’s third season opener.

(BCSNN) — Oklahoma State starting quarterback Hauss Hejny will miss several weeks after sustaining a broken bone in his left foot during the Cowboys’ season-opening win over UT Martin, head coach Mike Gundy confirmed Friday. Hejny exited the game after the third offensive series and underwent surgery later that day.

(BCSNN) — Dylan Raiola let the nation know that he's arrived as he racked up 243 yards and two touchdowns in his Nebraska debut, while Malcolm Hartzog Jr. sealed the win with a late interception as the Cornhuskers held off Cincinnati 20–17 on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

(BCSNN) — Alabama and West Virginia have mutually agreed to cancel their home-and-home football series scheduled for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, the schools announced. The decision comes just days after the Southeastern Conference formally adopted a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2026, prompting a wave of non-conference adjustments across the league.

(BCSNN) — Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy has named redshirt freshman Hauss Hejny the starting quarterback for the Cowboys’ season opener against UT Martin on Thursday night at Boone Pickens Stadium. The decision, confirmed Tuesday, marks a pivotal moment in the program’s rebuild following a 3–9 campaign in 2024.

The 2025 Cincinnati Football season begins next Thursday, Aug. 28 against Nebraska in the Battle Sports Kansas City Classic at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

The game is set to kick off at 9:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.