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While dazzling quarterback Greg Ward Jr. has gotten the lion's share of the attention during Houston's rise to prominence, the sixth-ranked Cougars have dominated this season behind one of the nation's top defenses. The Cougars returned two interceptions for touchdowns during the fourth quarter of a 40-16 win at Cincinnati last week. Houston limited Oklahoma to 70 rushing yards and Cincinnati to 30. Continue to Article

September 23, 2016 3:43:am EST

Maybe a September bye week will help a struggling Purdue defense. The Boilermakers (1-1), who will host to Nevada (2-1) on Saturday, appeared a step slow in surrendering 512 yards and five touchdowns to Cincinnati in their last game, a 38-30 loss on Sept. 10. On Tuesday, fourth-year Purdue coach Darrell Hazell disagreed with the theory that the Boilermakers' defensive team speed was to blame for the loss. Continue to Article

September 20, 2016 5:02:pm EST

No. 6 Houston (2-0, 0-0 American Athletic) at Cincinnati (2-0, 0-0), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN). Continue to Article

September 14, 2016 3:42:pm EST

Sure, the Big 12 will be watching when two of the American Athletic Conference's top teams kick off on Thursday night. No. 6 Houston and Cincinnati haven't hidden their desires to jump to a Power Five league. ''I would imagine all those decisions are already made,'' Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville said. Continue to Article

September 14, 2016 3:42:pm EST