Oklahoma State vs. Cincinnati - October 18, 2025

‘The Most Selfish Penalty Ever’: Morris Doesn’t Sugarcoat Young’s Late Penalty'There'll be punishments because of it.'

PHOTOS: The Best Shots from OSU-Iowa StateThere were still some big plays to remember.

Ohio State Falls Out Of Top 10 😱The top 5 looks completely different after USC's massive win. Tap for full list 📲

Week 9 Winners & Losers 📊🗣️ Contenders look vulnerable 💯 Three 8-0 teams left 📲 Full recap of Halloween slate

New Heisman Odds Leader 🤑Darian Mensah climbs to the top spot after OSU's loss 📲

Instant Recap: Oklahoma State Falls to Iowa State 51-49 on the RoadDespite late-game heroics, the Cowboys fall in walk-off fashion.

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JC French And More Break Down Bearcats' Home Battle Against No. 6 UtahCincinnati is fighting and clawing in the Big 12.

OSU-Iowa State Highlights: Caleb Hawkins Scores on 59-Yard Catch and RunKeeping up with the top plays and updates from the Cowboys' road trip to Ames.

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Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Instant Takeaways: No. 6 Utah Cincinnati went from glory to a wake-up call from the Top-10 dream quickly against No. 6 Utah on Saturday. The Utes rolled Cincinnati 49-25 and never had much t

NFL Draft: Scouts Tab Drew Mestemaker as First QB Drafted per ESPN PollMestemaker receives the most votes of any QB since they started this poll.

Watch: Drew Mestemaker Featured on FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff, Plus OSU-Iowa State Hype Video

Arch Falls in Scouts Poll 😯ESPN survey shows new favorite QB in 2027 draft class 📲

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Big 12 Football Week 9 Predictions and Picks (2026)Week 9 has arrived in the Big 12, and after a chaotic weekend that saw two of the league’s top teams suffer their first losses, the conference championship race suddenly looks much different. No. 6 Utah is the Big 12’s last remaining undefeated team and faces a difficult road test at Cincinnati, which is fresh […]

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Three Big 12 Football Teams with Most to Prove in Week 9 of 2026 SeasonAs great a time as the Big 12 Conference had in Week 7, well, Week 8 was a bit of a buzzkill. The BYU Cougars and the Texas Tech Red Raiders both lost. Utah won but was pushed right to the end by Houston. The league’s push for multiple playoff teams lost its luster just […]

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark to Vacate His RoleThe Big 12 will begin the search for its next commissioner

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Is Utah In Danger at Cincinnati? These Two Podcasters Think So.See Ball Get Ball host David Pollack is rolling with the Cincinnati Bearcats in a high-stakes Big 12 matchup with undefeated No. 6 Utah on Saturday in Ohio. Pollack, joined by college football data analyst Brent Rollins, likes Cincinnati, currently a 7-point underdog, to snap the Big 12 frontrunner’s perfect record this weekend as the […]

OSU Flips Former Iowa State Pledge, 2027 Edge DJ WilliamsThe Cowboys nabbed a future Cyclone the day before they play in Ames.

Game Preview: Kick Time, TV Info, Stats for Oklahoma State-Iowa StateThe need-to-knows for OSU's trip to Ames.

PFB Picks: Predicting Oklahoma State’s Week 9 Matchup Against Iowa StatePredictions for the Cowboys' Halloween trip to Ames.

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Sources: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving the conference. Yormark made the decision to leave and is expected to accept a new role outside of college sports in the near future. He’ll be with the league at least through January of 2027.

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Mel Kiper Jr.'s Latest Big Board 📋Arch Manning listed as QB6 in updated list. Full top-25 rankings 📲

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Series History: Oklahoma State Looks to Break Two-Game Skid to Iowa StateThe Cowboys had a stranglehold on the series until recently.

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Big 12 Power Rankings Going into Week 9Trying to make sense of a chaotic weekend.

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Weekend Watch Guide: An Oklahoma State Fan’s Guide to Week 9 of the 2026 College Football SeasonA look at the best games in the Big 12 and around the country for Week 9.

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Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Previews: No. 6 Utah Out of the frying pan and back into the fire. Cincinnati football is taking on back-to-back AP Top 10 teams at home this stretch as they move on from the 37-24

Hammonds Questionable, Kolb Out on Initial Player Availability ReportOSU is without its starting tight end and could be without another safety.

Uniforms: Cowboys Countering Iowa State’s All Black with All Orange on HalloweenYou'll be able to tell it's Halloween on Saturday.

‘Hasn’t Been Great’: Why Oklahoma State’s Red-Zone Defense Is Lacking Despite Top 25 RankingWhy stats for OSU's red-zone defense and ISU's red-zone offense are a bit misleading.

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Big 12 Football Stock Report: Who’s Rising and Falling After Week 8?The Big 12 Conference race took another dramatic turn in Week 8 as contenders emerged, playoff hopes took shape and one coaching tenure officially came to an end. With Baylor firing Dave Aranda, Utah standing as the league’s lone unbeaten team and six Big 12 programs now ranked in the AP Top 25, the conference […]

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Utah vs. Cincinnati Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 9The Utah Utes and Cincinnati Bearcats meet on Saturday at Nippert Stadium in one of the biggest Big 12 games of Week 9. Utah enters the weekend at 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Big 12 play after beating Houston 21-13 to take sole possession of first place in the conference. The Utes have now won […]

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Week 9 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down who will come out on top between Utah and Cincinnati ➡️

Quarterback to Back: Drew Mestemaker to Square Off with Iowa State’s Jaylen RaynorRaynor was benched for the second half last weekend.

Three Things Iowa State Coach Jimmy Rogers Said Ahead of Oklahoma State’s Trip to Ames'We are going to play another elite quarterback.'

Former UCO Duo Taking Over Key Roles for Oklahoma State Offense'I look to my left and just see Oscar there, and it's like that's a crazy feeling just to know like hey, I know that guy.'

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Eric Morris ‘Hopeful’ to Get Quinton Hammonds Back, Speaks Highly of Cameron Epps'Hopeful that we can get Q back.'

NFL Update: Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Warren Each Go for 100 Rushing YardsIt's been a good year to be an OSU alum at running back.

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Scott Satterfield Updates Bearcats Football Injuries Entering Another Top-10 Home Matchup V. UtahThe Bearcats football team has a fresh pep in their step after pulling off the biggest home win in two decades this past Homecoming, but there is still half a s

Oklahoma State Updates Depth Chart Ahead of Trip to Iowa StateThere were some minor changes entering this week.

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Report Card Grades for Top 20 College Football QBs 📝How JC French IV fared this past weekend 📲

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Final Draw: Hawkins Can Do It All, Hammond Is Here to Save the TE Room and Competition at LTA deep dive into OSU's win against Colorado.

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Drew Mestemaker's NFL Draft Buzz Is Loud. Houston Is Up Next. Heartland College Sports - An Independent Big 12 Today Blog | College Football News | Big 12 Today" "Oklahoma State fans get a few good days here. Mel Kiper Jr. put sophomore quarterback Drew Mestemaker at No. 2 on his midseason 2027 NFL Draft big board, behind only Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith and ahead of Notre Dame corner Leonard Moore. He’s the first quarterback on the list, one spot above Miami’s Darian […]

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Big 12 Football Power Rankings After Week 8: Utah, Houston Lead the WayWeek 8 turned the Big 12 upside down, and the latest Heartland College Sports Power Rankings are going to reflect it. BYU suffered its first loss of the season in a double-overtime stunner at UCF, while Texas Tech was dominated on the road at Cincinnati. Meanwhile, Utah survived Houston to remain undefeated and take control […]

🚨 Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Three Takeaways from the Oklahoma State-Colorado RewatchOn Bowick's second quarter, Vehrs' passes and the DB reserves.

Big 12 AP Poll: Six Teams Ranked, Second Only to SECThe Big 12 placed six teams in the latest AP Top 25, led by No. 6 Utah and No. 8 BYU, following a chaotic Week 8 that saw two of the conference’s highest-ranked teams suffer their first losses of the season. Utah is now the Big 12’s highest-ranked team after moving up four spots to […]

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AP Poll: Cowboys Return to Top 25 after Routing ColoradoThe Pokes climbed back into the ranking after blowout win.

Forget Year 1 Talk, Cowboys Chasing Championships Right NowThe Big 12 fell into chaos on Saturday, the Cowboys are right back in the thick of a title hunt.

Three Cowboy Starters Injured In Win Over ColoradoOSU's safety room is getting thin.

Unranked Teams Cause Chaos in Week 8 📊BYU and Texas Tech suffer losses as playoff picture gets even more blurry 📲

PHOTOS: The Best Shots from OSU-ColoradoRelive the Cowboys' Homecoming win over the Buffs.

No. 8 TTU Upset by Cincy 🫨

Red Raiders stunned by unranked Bearcats 37-24 behind JC French IV's 4 TDs 🎥

CFB Week 8 Winners & Losers 📊🤷‍♂️ BYU on other end of shocker 😱 More top teams fall 📲 Full recap after Saturday

OSU-Colorado Highlights: Drew Mestemaker Finds Miles Coleman for TD on Third Play of the GameKeep up with the best plays from the Cowboys' Homecoming tilt with the Buffs.

Toney SOARS in Heisman Odds 📈Miami star climbs into top 3 after latest performance. Full list here 📲

Cody Campbell Rips Texas Tech After Stunning Cincinnati LossTexas Tech’s stunning loss to Cincinnati on Saturday didn’t sit well with one of the most influential people surrounding the Red Raiders’ athletic program. Texas Tech mega-booster Cody Campbell took to social media shortly after the No. 8 Red Raiders’ 37-24 loss to Cincinnati and didn’t mince words about what he had just watched. Campbell […]

Instant Takeaways From Bearcats 37-24 Upset of No. 8 Texas TechThe Bearcats are 5-2 on the season following their shocking win over the Red Raiders.

A Visual Representation of Just How Tight the Boone Pickens Stadium Sidelines AreLooking at some Big 12 stadiums from the sky.

2026 Big 12 Football Midseason Awards: Players, Coach of the YearThe 2026 Big 12 football season has delivered no shortage of surprises, breakout stars, and legitimate College Football Playoff contenders. With the season reaching its midway point, it’s time to hand out our midseason awards. From Michael Hawkins Jr.’s electrifying performances at West Virginia to Kalani Sitake leading BYU into the national championship conversation, the […]

Game Preview: Kick Time, TV Info, Stats for Oklahoma State-ColoradoThe need-to-knows for OSU's homecoming game.

Eric Morris Compares Drew Mestemaker to Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield as NFL GMs Focus on StillwaterMorris compared Mestemaker to some of his former QBs.

Big 12 Power Rankings Going into Week 8There were shakeups up and down the ranking.

Cincinnati basketball: Amani Lyles Commits to the BearcatsAkron forward Amani Lyles is officially committed to the Cincinnati Bearcats for the upcoming season, Joe Tipton reported on Thursday. The Lyles news arrives shortly after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order declaring all of the state’s universities capable of granting a fifth year of eligibility to players like Lyles and fellow commit […]

Weekend Watch Guide: An Oklahoma State Fan’s Guide to Week 8 of the 2026 College Football SeasonThere are a handful of potential traps games this weekend.

The Tulsa Loss Taught OSU to Bounce Back, What That Means NowAfter watching Houston film,

Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Previews: No. 8 Texas TechCincinnati is trying to stop a two-game losing streak.

OSU Starting Safety Mose Phillips Expected to Miss Remainder of the SeasonPhillips has started in each of the Cowboys' four wins.

Drew Mestemaker and Ollie Gordon?: Field Yates Has Mestemaker Going to Miami in First 2027 Mock DraftMore Mestemaker draft buzz.

Cowboys Lead Big 12 in Offense but Rank Near Bottom in Red-Zone Touchdowns'Obviously we’re not sitting here hiding behind it or saying that it's not a problem. It's a problem.'

Donovan Woods Rejoining OSU Athletics in Development Role'I am extremely blessed to continue to be part of the Cowboy Family.'

CFB Week 8 Picks 🔮More upsets loading? Predicting every game this weekend 📲

Big 12 Plans for CFP ExpansionLeague might look to replace championship games with different event (ESPN)

Why Eric Morris Wasn’t Super Impressed with Drew Mestemaker’s 54-Yard Highlight Play Against Houston'It didn't surprise me, but I'd also seen it a couple different times where it was just as pretty.'

Texas Tech vs. Cincinnati Prediction, Pick and Odds for Week 8One of the biggest games in the Big 12 this weekend takes place Saturday at noon ET on FS1 when undefeated Texas Tech (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) visits Cincinnati (4-2, 1-2 Big 12) at Nippert Stadium. The Red Raiders are coming off a dominant 53-25 victory over Arizona State and have emerged as a legitimate […]

Big 12 Week 7 Overreactions: Is the Big 12 College Football's Best Conference?What a weekend it was for the Big 12. Five of the nation’s top 10 teams lost in Week 7, but the Big 12’s top contenders all survived and, in some cases, thrived. The result? Three Big 12 teams now sit inside the top 10 heading into Week 8, giving the conference plenty of momentum […]

Bearcats Football Searching For Defensive Answers Entering Texas Tech WeekCincinnati is reeling after two losses in a row.

No Changes on Oklahoma State’s Depth Chart Entering Homecoming Game Against ColoradoMorris noted that Phillips would again be out.

The Final Draw: Lowlights from OSU’s Secondary, and Mestemaker Holstering the Deep BallA deep dive into OSU's loss in Houston.

Latest Report Card Grades for Top 20 CFB QBs 🔠How Drew Mestemaker fared this past weekend 📲

Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📲 Tap for full rankings

A Look at Oklahoma State’s Bowl Projections at the Midway Point of the SeasonGet ready to (potentially) learn Pop-Tart.

Column: Time Is Up, OSU Must Win Out or Risk Squandering Having a First-Round QuarterbackSupport PFB with a PFB+ membership — $8 a month or $50 for a year. STILLWATER — Oklahoma State pushed in most of its chips on Saturday night. The Cowboys bet they could make Houston quarterback Conner Weigman one-dimensional and bet on their offense at the 2-yard line. Those didn’t pan out as the offense ran into […]

Oklahoma State Kicking Off Halloween Night at Iowa StateSTILLWATER — Oklahoma State’s path to Big 12 title contention will likely take everything this team has (maybe more) and that road got a little spookier on Monday morning when the announcement came out that the Oct. 31st game at Iowa State will now take place at 6 p.m. That’s right Halloween night in Ames, […]

OSU-Houston Rewatch: Breaking Down Each of OSU’s Plays Inside the 5-Yard LinePutting the goal-line offense under a microscope.

Cincinnati Football-West Virginia Winners And Losers From 2026 MatchupFollowing a 4-0 start, the Cincinnati Bearcats have dropped their second game in a row thanks to a desolate 45-42 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers. While

NFL Update: Chuba Hubbard Has Another Monster PerformanceChuba has posted back-to-back 120-yard performances.

🚨 Week 7 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📳 Tap for full rankings

Cowboys Drop Out of Top 25 after Loss to HoustonThe Cowboys dropped all the way out of the ranking.

OSU Football: Cowboys’ Homecoming Matchup against Colorado Set for Night KickoffHomecoming will be held under the lights.

Eric Morris, Cowboys Searching for Answers in the Red Zone After Offense Struggles Again at Houston'That's been a problem for the last couple weeks — actually the whole entire year.'

CFB Week 7 Winners & Losers 📊😱 Multiple top teams fall ❓ Arch, Bryce's jobs in question 📲 Full recap after Saturday

B/R CFB Top 25 After Week 7 🔢MASSIVE shakeups underway after chaotic slate. Tap for latest projections 📲

Houston Wins Epic Shootout 🎇

No. 20 Cougars come out on top in wild duel with No. 18 Oklahoma State

PHOTOS: The Best Shots from OSU-HoustonFrom the sidelines in Houston.

Houston Beats Oklahoma State 35-32 Behind Five Conner Weigman TouchdownsHouston isn’t just a nice story anymore. The No. 20 Cougars picked up one of their biggest wins of the season Saturday night, holding off No. 18 Oklahoma State 35-32 in a wild Big 12 showdown at TDECU Stadium. And once again, Conner Weigman was the difference. The Houston quarterback completed 24-of-33 passes for 343 […]

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OSU-Houston Highlights: Drew Mestemaker Finds Wyatt Young on 54-Yard StrikeKeep up with the to plays from the Cowboys' trip to Houston.

Arch's Heisman Odds Plummet 📉Texas QB a long way from preseason favorite 📲

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Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Instant Takeaways: West Virginia MountaineersCincinnati battled WVU for the third time in the Big 12.

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Beeler with a Tackle

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Bauer with a Tackle

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Bauer Gets a Sack

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Cole Tabb goes OFF vs. West Virginia Mountaineers

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Tabb Catches for a 11-Yard Touchdown

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French with a 11-Yard Touchdown Pass to Cole Tabb

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JC French goes OFF vs. West Virginia Mountaineers

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Peek Gets a Sack

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Player Hurt on Medical Cart

WVU trainer backs into wall with Cincy player riding

Cincinnati's 51-Yard TD ⚡

Isaiah Johnson finds the hole and makes the defense pay 🎥

Tabb Rushes for a 37-Yard Gain

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Cole Tabb goes OFF vs. West Virginia Mountaineers

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French with a 51-Yard Touchdown Pass to Isaiah Johnson

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Coleman Gets a Sack

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ESPN GameDay Crew, Celebrity Picker Steve Young Predict Houston to Beat Oklahoma State 3-2Des and Kirk like the Pokes in this one.

Gibson Catches for a 4-Yard Touchdown

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French with a 4-Yard Touchdown Pass to JaVonnie Gibson

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Eric Morris, Players Reveal Surprising Truth About Cowboys’ Halftime Adjustments'A fast start on the road would be huge for us in a big game like this.'

Big 12 Football Week 7 Predictions, Picks and Odds for Every GameWeek 7 of the 2026 Big 12 football season is here, and Saturday brings one of the conference’s best slates of the season. The biggest game comes in Provo, where No. 8 BYU hosts No. 2 Notre Dame with College GameDay in town and the Cougars looking for a massive win for both their College […]

Game Preview: Kick Time, TV Info, Stats for Oklahoma State-HoustonThe need-to-knows for the Cowboys' trip to Houston.

Big 12 Week 7 Preview: Five Biggest Questions Facing BYU, Kansas, Houston and MoreAfter a wild Week 6 in the Big 12, Week 7 brings another loaded slate for the Big 12, featuring several critical conference matchups and one massive non-conference showdown. From Notre Dame heading to Provo to Houston hosting Oklahoma State, we’re about to learn a lot more about several teams across the league. Some programs […]

Big 12 Week 7 Rankings: BYU-Notre Dame Tops the ListThe Big 12 football schedule delivers another loaded slate in Week 7, featuring two ranked matchups, heated rivalry games, and major conference title implications. From a top-20 showdown between Oklahoma State and Houston to the latest edition of the Sunflower Showdown between Kansas and Kansas State, this weekend could have a significant impact on the […]

Eric Morris Announces Starting Safety Mose Phillips Won’t Play in HoustonPhillips' shoulder injury will keep him out.

Uniforms: Oklahoma State Wearing White-White-Orange in HoustonOSU is 3-2 in the combination since 2011.

CFP Expansion Winners & Losers🤷 Regular season meaningless? 📈 G6 teams hit jackpot? 📲 24-team playoff takeaways

Mel Kiper Hails Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker in Latest NFL Draft BoardESPN football staple Mel Kiper Jr. is warm on Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker. Kiper, revealing his midseason 2027 NFL Draft big board, listed the Cowboys’ sophomore gunslinger at No. 2 on his favorite 25 prospects for the upcoming draft class. It’s not a mock draft, Kiper says, but in October, Mestemaker finds himself alongside […]

Weekend Watch Guide: An Oklahoma State Fan’s Guide to Week 7 of the 2026 College Football SeasonIt's a good slate.

Drew Mestemaker Labeled Top Quarterback, No. 2 Overall Prospect on Mel Kiper’s Initial Big BoardMestemaker's stock is soaring.

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Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Previews: West Virginia MountaineersCincinnati hasn't beaten West Virginia in over a decade.

CFB Week 7 Betting Locks 🔒Who to count on against the spread between West Virginia and Cincinnati 📲

Injury Report: OSU Starting Safety Mose Phillips Listed as Doubtful on Initial Player Availability ReportHouston will be missing some key defenders.

Tate Romney Balancing Fatherhood and Football in First Year as a Cowboy'It's very demanding, but it's very joyful.'

Week 7 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down who will come out on top between Houston and Oklahoma State 📲

Ashton Lepo’s Loyalty Throughout Four-Year Career at Michigan State Prepared Him for Opportunity to Be a Cowboy'I think going through that stuff made me tougher in the aspect of my mental toughness.'

Big 12 Stock Up, Stock Down: Oklahoma State Rises, BYU Faces Big QuestionThe Big 12 Conference is nearing the halfway point of the 2026 college football season. Some teams are already out of the Big 12 title game race. Others? Well, they’re in it but the games — and the pressure — is going to start getting bigger. This weekend features a Top 25 showdown between Houston […]