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Today's starting lineup
It's another Saturday in college football season with three key games on tap. Texas faces Oklahoma in its annual game in the Cotton Bowl with its season on the line. Texas A&M is home against Florida and trying to remain unbeaten. And UH looks to get back on the winning side with a trip to Oklahoma State.
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 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
College Football
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Can Longhorns bounce back against OU?
A look at 10 key topics in college football ahead of the annual Texas-OU rivalry in Dallas and Texas A&M's turn to play Florida
- UH at Oklahoma State: UH is putting its first loss of season to Texas Tech behind and looking to fix two areas on offense against Oklahoma State Read More
- Texas A&M vs Florida: Texas A&M football takes on Florida in Week 7. Here's all you need to know about the matchup, including a prediction. Read More
Texans / NFL
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How rookies have fared in first five games
Tackle Aireontae Ersery is a starter and Woody Marks could be a star, while receivers Jayden Higgens and Jaylin Noel have had their moments.
Rockets / NBA
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Jae'Sean Tate hopes to be ready for opener after ankle surgery
The Rockets are temporarily down another player with Jae'Sean Tate sidelined, joining wing Dorian Finney-Smith and point guard Fred VanVleet.
Astros / MLB
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Roster analysis: First base. Christian Walker's inconsistent first season
After a slow start, Christian Walker eventually put up numbers similar to his career but still had many stretches without key hits.
- Mariners 3, Tigers 2: Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history. Read More
High School Football
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Sophomore receiver Jacob Chevez is a star in the making at Cinco Ranch
Jacob Chevez catches seven passes for 161 yards and four touchdowns to help Cinco Ranch beat Paetow 41-27 in District 19-6A
- Scoreboard: Friday's statewide Texas high school football scores in the seventh week of the 2025 season. Read More
Baseball
Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio, Staff Photographer
Savannah Bananas will play game at Texas A&M's Kyle Field in 2026
The Savannah Bananas released their 2026 schedule Thursday and it includes trips to 14 MLB ballparks and 10 football stadiums including a couple that can seat more than 100,000 fans.
Houston Explained / Top 50
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George Foreman defied doubters even in hometown with comeback, heavyweight title
George Foreman grew up in Fifth Ward and turned himself into a heavyweight champion before giving it all up to become a preacher only to return to the ring and shock the world.
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