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TCU loses Big 12 title game to Kansas State to send CFP into frenzy
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — TCU quarterback Max Duggan was battered and bloodied, bodily exhausted and mentally drained. And nonetheless uncertain if the No. 3 Horned Frogs had finished sufficient to get into the four-team Faculty Soccer Playoff.
Duggan dropped to his knees ultimately zone after his 8-yard TD run ended his gusty game-tying drive late in regulation of Saturday’s Huge 12 championship sport, and buried his facemask into the turf after diving and developing simply inches wanting one other landing in extra time. He then stood alone in the midst of the sector with each arms on his helmet when his operating again Kendre Miller was stuffed for the second play in a row, on fourth down, to provide No. 13 Kansas State the ball one final time.
Ty Zentner then kicked a 31-yard discipline objective because the Wildcats beat TCU 31-28.
“We obtained beat immediately and now it’s out of our arms. That’s one thing that we wished to do is be in management,” stated Duggan, who needed to collect himself after beginning to discuss on the rostrum. “All we are able to do is sort of watch.”
Deuce Vaughn ran for 130 yards and a landing and Will Howard threw two TDs for the Wildcats (10-3, No. 10 CFP), who six weeks earlier had jumped out to a 28-10 lead early within the second quarter earlier than TCU scored the sport’s final 28 factors.
That was considered one of 5 video games the Horned Frogs (12-1, No. 3 CFP) gained when trailing after halftime. However they couldn’t do it once more with the possibility to ensure being the primary Huge 12 crew aside from Oklahoma to make the playoff.
TCU, the primary Huge 12 crew to finish an everyday season undefeated since Texas in 2009, might nonetheless get into the playoff. Whereas their case was helped when fourth-ranked Southern California (11-2) misplaced 47-24 to Utah within the Pac-12 championship sport Friday evening, the Frogs now have to attend till the ultimate CFP rankings come out Sunday.
“I believe we’re definitely deserving. I believe the league is likely one of the finest leagues within the nation to undergo, undefeated within the league, definitely we should get in,” first-year TCU coach Sonny Dykes stated. “And I don’t assume we must be punished for coming to the Huge 12 championship sport.”
Huge 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark stated earlier than the sport that TCU, with first-year coach Sonny Dykes, already deserved to be within the playoff.
“You take a look at their energy of schedule. You concentrate on how they’ve carried out all 12 months lengthy,” Yormark stated. “I believe regardless, they need to be in, for positive.”
Kansas State coach Chris Klieman agreed after his crew reached 10 wins for the primary time since 2012, when the Wildcats gained the Huge 12 title when there was no championship sport.
“TCU must be within the within the CFP, they’re probably the greatest 4 groups,” Klieman stated. “We went toe to toe with them. I assumed we might go toe to toe with them and discover a method to win. It was an distinctive soccer sport.”
Duggan, who went from shedding his job as TCU’s beginning quarterback going into the season to now being a possible Heisman Trophy finalist, threw for 251 yards and a landing, and in addition ran for 110 yards with an 8-yard rating with 1:51 remaining in regulation.
The quarterback was sacked thrice and hit quite a few different instances. He needed to have patches on his bloody elbow changed a number of instances, and was so drained late within the sport that the offensive linemen had been mainly carrying him off the sector after drives.
“Clearly I used to be a little bit drained, however I believe everyone else was and I wasn’t going to return out,” Duggan stated.
“Typical Max Dugan efficiency,” Dykes stated. “Simply gritty, robust, made performs when he needed to. Did the whole lot that he might do to provide us an opportunity to win.”
Vaughn’s 44-yard landing, together with an open-field transfer that led to a defensive again falling down yards from him, made it 28-17 and capped a drive arrange after Julius Brent intercepted a go by Duggan ultimately zone on the primary play of the fourth quarter.
However TCU scored the final 11 factors of regulation, together with Griffin Kell’s 42-yard discipline objective with 7:30 left. The kick ended a drive that Duggan stored alive with a 16-yard go to Taye Barber on fourth-and-10.
Duggan’s TD run late in regulation got here proper after his 40-yard dash down the left sideline after scrambling away from strain on the earlier play, although he nonetheless needed to stand up and throw a tying 2-point conversion to tight finish Jared Wiley. He additionally had runs of 15, 13 and 19 yards on the drive, the longest of these three changing a fourth-and-2 from close to midfield.
Identical to 2014, the inaugural season of the four-team playoff, TCU went into its final sport earlier than the ultimate rankings at No. 3, with Ohio State fifth.
TCU obtained not noted that point, even after a seven-TD win over Iowa State in its regular-season finale earlier than the Buckeyes beat Wisconsin 59-0 within the Huge Ten title sport later that day to make the playoff and win the nationwide title. However this 12 months, the Buckeyes (11-1) missed their convention title sport after a loss final week to Michigan.
And now each of them are ready for Sunday once more.
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Woman dies in shooting Monday night in Kansas City's Westside neighborhood
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One woman died and a second was injured in a shooting Monday night in Kansas City, Missouri’s, Westside neighborhood, police said.
About 8:25 p.m., officers were called to the 1300 block of West Bluff Drive on reports of a shooting.
On arrival, officers located two women suffering from gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle east of Avenida Cesar E. Chavez.
Both victims were transported to an area hospital; one of the women died at the hospital while the second was listed in stable condition, police said.
A preliminary investigation found there was a large disturbance outside of an apartment on West Bluff Drive.
Police said the disturbance escalated when more people arrived at the scene and gunshots were fired, hitting the victims.
No suspect information was immediately available.
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What Duke’s Jon Scheyer Said About Kansas Basketball Ahead of Showdown
LAS VEGAS — Top-ranked Kansas is set to face No. 11 Duke in a high-profile clash Tuesday night, a matchup showcasing two of college basketball’s most storied programs.
With the Jayhawks entering as the No. 1 team in the country, the game presents a significant opportunity for both squads to test their depth in the early season.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, preparing for the challenge of facing the Jayhawks, praised Kansas for the test they present.
“We want to make sure they’re as ready as possible, while still building up their strength and their physicality,” Scheyer said about his team’s approach. “Understanding what these games are going to present.”
Kansas, led by Hall of Fame coach Bill Self, has a roster packed with experience and firepower, headlined by preseason All-American Hunter Dickinson.
The Jayhawks have flexed their dominance early this season, solidifying their position at the top of the rankings.
Scheyer stressed the importance of his players staying focused amid the high stakes.
“We’ve worked really hard on attacking every game, no matter the situation, no matter the ranking, no matter (the location), the same way,” he said. “How can you approach it and be better than you were in the last game?”
For Kansas, this matchup serves as a chance to reinforce their status as the team to beat. For Duke, it’s an opportunity to test their young but talented lineup against the nation’s best.
Tip-off at T-Mobile Arena promises an electric atmosphere as two blue-blood programs collide on a national stage.
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Colorado moves on from Kansas with Travis Hunter setting another record
The Colorado Buffaloes had their sights set on making a statement against the Kansas Jayhawks, a pivotal matchup that could have catapulted them into contention for the Big 12 Championship. Since Deion Sanders took the reins following a dismal 1-11 season, the Buffs have aimed to prove their mettle, and this game was seen as a defining moment. A victory would have positioned them as frontrunners for the conference title, solidifying their status as one of college football’s most compelling turnaround stories.
However, the Buffs seemed unsettled at times, struggling on both sides of the ball against a relentless Kansas team. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders led Colorado’s resurgence and found himself under constant pressure. His frustration boiled over after a controversial late hit below the knees went unpenalized, a play that many, including Sanders himself, believed warranted a flag. The lack of officiating consistency added to the Buffs’ struggles, impacting their rhythm and momentum.
Despite the adversity, Heisman hopeful Travis Hunter showcased his undeniable talent. Down 17-0 in the second quarter, Hunter’s determination shone through as he scored his first touchdown of the game on a screen pass from Sanders, igniting a comeback attempt. Hunter’s performance was historic, setting his fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season. He finished the contest with eight receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns, further cementing his place as one of the nation’s premier playmakers. Yet, even Hunter’s heroics weren’t enough to secure a win, as the Buffs fell short against the Jayhawks.
The loss caused Colorado to slide seven spots to No. 23 in the AP Top 25 rankings, leaving their Big 12 Championship hopes hanging by a thread. They now find themselves in a four-way tie in conference play, needing favorable outcomes from games involving Arizona State, Iowa State, and BYU to keep their championship aspirations alive.
As the Buffs prepare for their final regular-season game against Oklahoma State, they remain bowl eligible and eager to showcase their resilience. Coach Prime and his squad are determined to end the season on a high note, with eyes on securing a marquee bowl game. Senior Day at Folsom Field promises to be a spectacle, as the Buffs aim to prove that their journey under Coach Prime is far from over (Noon ET/TV: ABC).
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