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Keeler: We believe, Coach Prime. Beat Nebraska, the rest of the world will believe in CU Buffs, too.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:53:43 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas — After working over the Horned Frogs like Joe Lewis, Coach Prime worked the scribes like Muhammad Ali.Deion Sanders, 1-0, leaned into the microphone, his best friend for decades, and read the receipts he’d been keeping for months. Loud and proud.“You said this. You said that,” Sanders chuckled after his Buffs stunned No. 17 TCU, and the free world, with a 45-42 win at Amon G. Carter Stadium. “Now what? Everybody’s quiet now. Now what? Now what?”Another face. Another receipt.“What’s up boss? Do you believe now?”“Believe in what?”“Oh, no, no. I read through that bull junk you wrote.  I read through that. I sifted through it. No, no. Come on. Do you believe? Do you believe? Didn’t answer me. You don’t believe. Next question.”Beat Nebraska, Prime.They’ll believe.Small sample size, granted. But what a sample. CU, 20.5-point underdogs, hit 2023 in white jerseys with gold numerals, looking like carbon copies of the New Orleans Saints circa 1968. Then quarterback Shedeur ...

Eastbound lanes of I-70 closed at Denver West by truck and trailer full of ice cream on fire

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:53:43 GMT

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 are closed at Denver West near Golden because of a semi-truck fire.The truck was hauling a load of ice cream, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible. Traffic is being detoured.This story will be updated. I-70 EB closed at Denver West near Golden. Semi truck and trailer full of ice cream on fire. Avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/YLAZjGhsKc— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) September 2, 2023 

Man shot and killed in Perris, authorities investigating  

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:53:43 GMT

An investigation is being launched into what led up to a man being shot to death in Perris. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies from the Perris Sheriff Station responded to a residence in the 300 block of West First Street around 9 p.m. Friday night regarding reports of a shooting victim. When deputies arrived, they located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.  Video: 4 thieves ransack Highland Park smoke shop The victim was identified as 21-year-old Alexis Larranaga of Perris. A description of the suspect has not yet been released, and the Central Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator G. Gonzalez with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777 or Investigator Barbee at 951-210-1000. Tips can also be submitted by visiting the Sheriff’s Office’s Homicide Tipline form. 

Pitt QB Phil Jurkovec throws for a TD and runs for another as Panthers breeze by Wofford 45-7

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:53:43 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Phil Jurkovec threw for a touchdown and ran for another in his return to his hometown and Pittsburgh breezed past Wofford 45-7 on Saturday.Jurkovec, a native of the northern Pittsburgh suburbs who transferred to Pitt over the winter following stops at Notre Dame and Boston College, completed 17 of 23 passes for 214 yards and a 1-yard toss to Karter Johnson. He also ran for 41 yards, including a 23-yard sprint to the end zone in the first quarter, as the Panthers (1-0) had little trouble with the Terriers (0-1).Rodney Hammond ran for a pair of touchdowns for Pitt. Daniel Carter added 65 yards rushing and a score as the Panthers used their massive size advantage up front to push around Wofford.The Terriers, coached by former Pitt offensive coordinator Shawn Watson, managed just 127 yards of total offense. Wofford ran for minus-1 yard on the ground and didn’t cross midfield until the fourth quarter. Quarterback Bryce Corriston went 12 of 17 for 126 yards, 75 of ...

Warner-Saydee connection rallies Temple in second half for win over Akron, 24-21

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:53:43 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — E.J. Warner threw two touchdown passes to Edward Saydee including a fourth-quarter toss that gave Temple its first lead and the Owls held on to defeat Akron 24-21 on Saturday in a season opener.Temple went in front 24-21 on the second play of the fourth quarter via Warner’s 1-yard swing pass on fourth down to Saydee with Warner adding a two-point conversion toss to David Martin-Robinson. Warner’s 7-yard pass to Saydee got the Owls within 21-16 in the third quarter.Akron’s final drive started at its own 4-yard line with 6:26 left and it ended about two minutes later on an interception by Tywan Francis near midfield.DJ Irons and Lorenzo Lingard connected on a 77-yard touchdown play in the first minute of the game to give Akron the lead. Temple tied the game on Quincy Patterson’s 1-yard run but the Zips extended their lead to 21-7 on Tahj Bullock’s 2-yard scoring run and Irons’ 14-yard TD pass to Myles Walker with 1:37 left before...

Colorado beats No. 17 TCU 45-42 in back-and-forth shootout, coach Deion Sanders’ debut

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:53:43 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Coach Deion Sanders’ son Shedeur threw for 510 yards with four touchdowns and Colorado pulled off a season-opening shocker Saturday with a 45-42 win over 17th-ranked TCU, last year’s national runner-up.Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown to freshman Dylan Edwards with 4:25 left to take the lead in the back-and-forth game.Edwards caught three touchdowns, including a 75-yarder in the opening minute of the second half when he turned another short pass into a big play. He also ran for a score.Two-way starter Travis Hunter, the former top recruit who came with the quarterback and coach from FCS school Jackson State, had 11 catches for 119 yards. As a defensive back, he had one of the two interceptions that TCU’s Chandler Morris threw in or near the end zone.Hunter, Edwards and Shedeur Sanders are among 87 newcomers at Colorado (1-0), which won only one game last season and has only two winning records since 2005.Morris was 24-of-42 passing for 279 yards and t...

No. 15 Oregon dominates in 81-7 win over Portland State

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:53:43 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bo Nix threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns before heading for the bench early in the third quarter and No. 15 Oregon built a 43-point halftime lead en route to an 81-7 victory over Portland State on Saturday.It was the most points for the Ducks in a game in the modern scoring era, and a scoring record at Autzen Stadium.It was also Oregon’s 19th straight win in a home opener. The Ducks have won 30 straight non-conference games at Autzen Stadium, dating back to 2008.Bucky Irving ran for 119 yards and two scores, while Jordan James rushed for 86 and three more. Troy Franklin and Gary Bryant Jr. each caught a pair of TDs.Dante Chachere threw for 35 yards and the lone touchdown for Portland State, which plays in the Big Sky conference. Chachere also ran for 53 yards.Nix went into the season as the most experienced quarterback in the nation with 47 career starts. An early Heisman hopeful, he finished with 29 touchdown passes, 14 rushing scores and one TD cat...

Jeremiah Cooper’s early pick-six sets the defensive tone in Iowa State’s 30-9 win over Northern Iowa

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:53:43 GMT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Jeremiah Cooper’s two first-half interceptions set the tone for Iowa State’s 30-9 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday, easing the pressure on a Cyclones offense rocked by suspensions and departures.Cooper returned his first career interception 58 yards for a touchdown on the fifth play from scrimmage. His second pick set up Chase Contreraz’s 56-yard field goal just before halftime, giving Iowa State a 23-0 cushion.“It’s unexplainable,” Cooper said. “My first college interceptions, so this is something I can’t even describe. I’m just forever grateful for it.”The Cyclones were missing several projected starters due to a state gambling investigation, including quarterback Hunter Dekkers, who threw for 3,044 yards and 19 touchdowns last year.Rocco Becht handled most of the quarterback duties Saturday, completing 10 of 13 passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns.“I’m not going to lie. I had some butterflies coming into the stadium...

Virginia State survives gaffe in final seconds and beats Norfolk State 33-24 in wild finish

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:53:43 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Upton Bailey rushed for 183 yards and a score on 18 carries and Virginia State survived a gaffe in the final seconds to defeat Norfolk State 33-24 in a season opener on Saturday.The Division-II Trojans stopped quarterback Otto Kuhns a yard short of a first down at the Virginia State 4-yard line with 59 seconds remaining. Three rushes left the Trojans with a fourth down at their 6. Reserve quarterback Jordan Davis rolled out into the end zone then went upfield to run out the clock but was pushed out of bounds at the 6 with a second remaining. Norfolk State came out to attempt a tying field goal but the snap was high and Dante Clark scooped it up and returned it the other way for a touchdown. The Trojans rushed for 316 yards and passed for 171 more, outgaining the Spartans 487-304. Kuhns passed for 166 yards and passed for two TDs with an interception.Norfolk State had won the two previous games against the Trojans but Virginia State improved its series lead to 31-...

PSG sells midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum to Saudi side Al-Ettifaq

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:53:43 GMT

PARIS (AP) — French champion Paris Saint-Germain sold Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum to Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Ettifaq on Saturday.No financial details were given by PSG but the deal was reportedly worth 10 millions euros ($10.8 million).The 32-year-old Wijnaldum joined PSG from Liverpool two years ago but lost form and was loaned to Roma in Serie A last season.He becomes the latest player to join the European exodus toward the cash-rich Saudi Pro League and will be coached there by Liverpool midfield great Steven Gerrard.Last month, PSG sold Brazil forward Neymar to Al-Hilal.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource