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MINNEAPOLIS — After another inconsistent preseason performance, the Minnesota Vikings added another quarterback to the competition to be the backup to Kirk Cousins. Minnesota acquired backup quarterback Nick Mullens from the Las Vegas Raiders for a conditional 2024 seventh-round draft pick.

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy seeks his 150th career win Thursday night against Central Michigan. Gundy has a 149-69 record and, with a victory, would become the seventh active coach and 65th in major college coaching history to reach the milestone.

Editors note: Normally, an article on a high school football game two hours away from Stephenville wouldn’t be included in your sports section. But, I feel the weight and breadth of what happened Friday night in Winters, Texas far exceeds distances and boundaries.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Over his two-plus decades in New England, Bill Belichick has often said it can take until the midpoint of the season before he knows what type of team he has.

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Brian Robinson Jr.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden says he is “ashamed” about his old offensive emails that cost him his job and hopes to get another chance in football.

No. 11 Oregon (0-0) vs.

Texas A&M looks to open the season strong and remain undefeated in the series against Sam Houston. The Aggies will try and improve to 16-2 in home openers with a win Saturday. The Bearkats, who won the FCS national title in 2020, are playing their last season as an FCS team as they transition to FBS beginning next season. Sam Houston (0-0) at No. 6 Texas A&M (0-0), Saturday, noon ET (SEC) Line: No line, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

WACO, Texas (AP) — With No. 10 Baylor coming off a school-record 12 wins and going into this season opener as an overwhelming favorite, coach Dave Aranda wants these Bears to develop their own identity. He certainly wants a crisper start.