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Tarleton State University Sports Information STEPHENVILLE — Tarleton fans could get used to this. Beau Allen and Jaden Smith connected for three touchdowns Thursday night in Tarleton Football’s season- opening 29-13 win over Mississippi Valley State, showcasing early the potential of the newcomers.

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Derius Davis scored on a 60-yard punt return and a 27-yard reverse to help TCU open the Sonny Dykes era with a 38-13 win over Colorado on Friday night.

STEPHENVILLE — Through two games at the Tarleton Soccer Complex, the Texans have yet to allow a goal, shutting out Alcorn State Friday night 3-0. The win lifts the Texans to 3-1-1, while Alcorn State slips to 0-3-1 on the year.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Quinn Ewers had quite the debut as Texas quarterback, even if it was a little rough around the edges. The freshman threw his first interception before his first completion.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Donovan Smith came off the bench to throw four touchdown passes, Tahj Brooks ran for three scores and Texas Tech blew out lower-division Murray State 63-10 in coach Joey McGuire’s debut Saturday night.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Despite having a career day Saturday, coach Jimbo Fisher knows quarterback Haynes King can do much more. “That’s a solid performance and he can play better than that,” Fisher said.

Sports Writer  NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma coach Brent Venables got emotional when athletic director Joe Castiglione presented him with the game ball and the players loudly celebrated his first career victory as a head coach.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Bryce Young’s five touchdown passes were nothing all that new for Alabama’s Heisman Trophy winner.

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy deflected credit when he reached a career milestone.