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Oklahoma, Texas Move Closer to Leaving Big 12, Could Head to Pac-12
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The demise of the Big 12 now appears closer than ever after officials at the University of Oklahoma on Monday gave OU President David Boren the green light to consider a potential move to the Pac-12.
College Football Top 25 Weekend Recap – Week Three
Week Three is in the books, and it was an exciting one featuring a slugfest between two top five teams, the end of the nation’s longest winning streak and a bunch of outstanding individual performances. Here is this week’s wrap-up from the top 25.
#1 Oklahoma 23, #5 Florida State 13
Oklahoma’s defense dominated the game, holding the Seminoles to just 27 yards rushing, forcing three turnovers and getting six sacks. Oklahoma sophomore receiver Kenny Stills had seven catches for 125 yards, including the eventual game-winner, a 37-yard jump ball reception for a touchdown with 7:00 to go in the fourth quarter.
Horrific Crash at Reno Air Races Claims At Least Nine Lives [VIDEO]
At least nine people are dead and scores more injured after a pilot participating in the Reno Air Race in Reno, Nevada lost control of his vintage plane and crashed into a VIP section full of spectators on Friday afternoon.
This Day in History for September 18 – US Capitol Cornerstone Laid and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1793 – George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building (More info)
1837 – Tiffany & Young — later Tiffany and Co. — is founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York City (More info)
Oklahoma Tops AP Football Poll for Record 100th Time
Oklahoma on Sunday became the first team ever to be ranked #1 in the AP football poll 100 times.
The Sooners were ranked #1 for the first time in 1954, the second year of Oklahoma’s NCAA-record 47-game winning streak, which lasted from 1953-1957. They have spent at least one week in the top spot in 19 different seasons.











