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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — When Georgia cornerback Javon Bullard left TCU wide receiver Derius Davis all alone for a 60-yard catch in the first quarter, it seemed as if the Bulldogs’ secondary was in for another long night.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Tarleton’s tied-season- long three-game road trip ended on Saturday in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with the Texans losing at New Mexico State 61-43.

Tarleton State University Sports Information ARLINGTON — The ASUN Conference and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced on Thursday that its football partnership has adopted a basic governance structure and engaged Oliver Luck as Executive Director. Luck begins his consulting role with the group effective immediately.

AUSTIN — Texas players said Monday they will not let their season be derailed after the mid-season firing of coach Chris Beard following his arrest on a felony domestic violence charge. “The coaches preached to us early on ...

HOUSTON — Lovie Smith fought until the bitter end to help the Houston Texans to a win in the finale of a dismal season, with his fate likely already sealed. Hours later he was out of a job.

HUNTSVILLE — The Texans outscored the Bearkats by 13 points in the second half, but a slow start to the game proved too much resulting in a 75-68 loss on Saturday at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.

Mark Anderson Associated Press LAS VEGAS — The Kansas City Chiefs don’t believe in simply wrapping up the AFC’s top seed. They want to have fun doing it.

FORT WORTH — Big right guard Wes Harris and his TCU teammates are hearing again just how big and physical their next opponent is and how much of an underdog they are against Georgia in the national championship game. They heard a lot of the same things going into their College Football Playoff semifinal against Big Ten champion Michigan, which is sitting at home while the Horned Frogs (13-1) get ready to play the defending national champions Monday night.