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Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway was 22-for-53 passing (41.5%) for 256 yards and one interception. He was sacked four times in the game.

TCU defense shuts down Baylor in 17-6 Revivalry win

WACO, Texas — TCU’s defense kept Baylor out of the end zone and quarterback Jaden Craig threw two touchdown passes as the Horned Frogs defeated the Bears 17-6 Saturday night at McLane Stadium. … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 10/21/26

Texas A&M wide receiver TK Nornan caught five passes for 88 yards in Saturday's win over The Citadel.

Aggies bounce back from Mizzou loss with 41-0 shutout of The Citadel

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M bounced back from a 27-6 loss to No. 13 Mizzou by scoring touchdowns on all four first-half possessions and shutting out The Citadel 41-0 Saturday at Kyle … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 10/21/26

Texas senior Ryan Niblett returned his third career punt return for a touchdown, a 63-yard score in the second quarter.

Florida rallies past No. 7 Texas, hands Longhorns second straight loss

AUSTIN, Texas — Florida erased a 14-point deficit and stunned No. 7 Texas 27-24 Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, handing the Longhorns their second consecutive loss. Texas … more

By Brandi Chioinsini | 10/20/26

Houston holds off Oklahoma State in 35-32 thriller

HOUSTON — Conner Weigman threw for 343 yards and five touchdowns as No. 20 Houston held off No. 18 Oklahoma State 35-32 Saturday night at TDECU Stadium. Houston led 14-3 at halftime before the … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 10/20/26

Marcel Reed was 19-of-39 passing for 187 yards and two interceptions in Saturday's loss at Missouri.

Texas A&M offense sputters in 27-6 loss to Mizzou

No. 14 Missouri used a dominant rushing attack and stifling defense to beat Texas A&M 27-6 on Saturday, as questions about Marcel Reed's performance continue. Jamal Roberts rushed for 222 … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 10/15/26

Texas quarterback Arch Manning was 19-of-31 passing with three touchdowns and a pair of interceptions on Saturday as the top-ranked Longhorns lost to Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown.

Oklahoma stuns No. 1 Texas with last-second field goal in Red River Showdown

In the 122nd meeting between Texas and Oklahoma, now known as the Red River Showdown, the Sooners stunned top-ranked Texas 27-24 on a last-second field goal at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday. Tate … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 10/15/26

Houston dominated on the road at Kansas State and will host No. 18 Oklahoma State on Saturday for a matchup of Top 20 teams.

Houston takes control early, cruises past Kansas State, 35-16

MANHATTAN, Kansas — Tight end Patrick Overmyer caught four touchdown passes from Conner Weigman, tying an FBS record for his position, as No. 22 Houston defeated Kansas State 35-16 Saturday at Bill … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 10/14/26

Houston rallies from 17-point deficit to beat UCF, 27-17

HOUSTON — Conner Weigman rushed for three second-half touchdowns as No. 20 Houston erased a 17-point deficit and scored 27 unanswered points to beat UCF 27-17 Saturday at TDECU Stadium. UCF … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 10/8/26

Baylor running back Ryelan Morris scores on a 63-yard touchdown run against Arizona State on Saturday. It was the freshman's first touchdown of his collegiate career.

Lagway leads Baylor to dominant 55-19 road win over Arizona State

DJ Lagway threw a career-high four touchdown passes and ran for another as Baylor overwhelmed Arizona State 55-19 Saturday night at Mountain America Stadium. Lagway completed 25 of 40 passes for … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 10/8/26

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown carry. Reed finished with 170 passing yards and 69 rushing yards, leading all rushers in the game.

Aggies rout Arkansas 34-7, notch 800th program victory

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M earned the 800th victory in program history in convincing fashion Saturday, rushing for four touchdowns and shutting out Arkansas over the final three … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 10/7/26

Texas Longhorns Hero Kanu and Colin Simmons celebrate a sack during Saturday's win at Tennessee.

No. 1 Texas holds off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 for first SEC win

No. 1 Texas leaned on a record-setting performance from Colin Simmons and a pair of Raleek Brown touchdown runs to beat No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 on Saturday at Neyland Stadium, giving the Longhorns … more

Staff Reports | 10/1/26

Josh Cameron played in Cedar Park's state championship appearance in 2021 and went on to become a standout at Baylor. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars this month.

Cedar Park’s Josh Cameron drafted by Jaguars

Josh Cameron, a former Cedar Park High School standout who arrived at Baylor as a preferred walk-on, was selected Saturday by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. … more

Staff Reports | 4/30/26

Texas A&M running back EJ Smith (22) is tackled on a carry during Saturday's game against Miami.

No. 7 Texas A&M’s Season Ends in Collapse with 10–3 Playoff Loss to No. 10 Miami

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A season that once held national championship hopes ended in silence for No. 7 Texas A&M. The Aggies fell 10–3 to No. 10 Miami in the first round of the College … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 12/25/25

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the Aggies' 34-17 win over Florida on October 11.

Aggies, Hurricanes set for historic CFP clash at Kyle Field

For the first time in program history, Texas A&M will host a College Football Playoff game when the No. 7 Aggies welcome No. 10 Miami to Kyle Field on Saturday. Both teams enter the 11 a.m. … more

By Brandi Chionsini | 12/18/25

C.E. King ends Vandegrift’s title defense in high-scoring state semifinal

WACO, Texas — Vandegrift’s bid to repeat as Class 6A Division II state champion came to a close Saturday night as the Vipers fell 58-41 to Houston C.E. King in a semifinal shootout at Baylor’s … more

Staff Reports | 12/18/25

Head coach Drew Sanders and the Vipers are headed to the state semifinals with a chance at a third appearance in the state championships in the last four years.

Vandegrift meets King in state semifinal clash Saturday in Waco

AUSTIN — Riding a four-game playoff win streak and coming off a hard-fought 27-20 victory over Dripping Springs, Vandegrift will face Houston King in the UIL Class 6A Division II state … more

Staff Reports | 12/11/25

Josh Cameron (34), a former Cedar Park High School standout, scored a his 19th career touchdown for Baylor on Saturday during the team's 31-24 loss to Houston.

Cameron caps Baylor career with touchdown as Bears fall to Houston

WACO, Texas — Josh Cameron closed out his Baylor career with a touchdown catch in his final game at McLane Stadium, but the senior wide receiver’s effort wasn’t enough to lift the … more

By Brandi Chionsini for Hill Country News | 12/4/25

Football Schedule Dec. 4-Dec. 7, 2025

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS Saturday, Dec. 6 Class 6A Division II, Regional Final Vandegrift (11-2) vs Dripping Springs (12-1) Alamodome, San Antonio, 3 p.m. COLLEGE Friday, Dec. 5 … more

12/3/25

Vandegrift, San Marcos set for regional semifinal showdown at Alamodome

The Vandegrift Vipers will look to continue their quest for a second-straight state football championship on Friday when they face San Marcos in a Class 6A Division II regional semifinal at the … more

Staff Reports | 11/27/25

Cedar Park falls to Wakeland, ending playoff run

Cedar Park High School’s playoff run ended Friday night with a 43-36 loss to Frisco Wakeland in the second round of the Class 5A Division I state playoffs. The defeat halted a five-game win … more

Staff Reports | 11/27/25

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