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SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Buechele, No. 18 SMU pull away late, top undermanned Temple

By ANTHONY SANFILIPPO - Associated Press

Memphis quarterback Brady White (3) passes against SMU in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

White throws for 350, No. 24 Memphis beats No. 15 SMU 54-48

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Memphis players T.J. Carter (2), Cameron Fleming, center, and Kendell Johnson, right, celebrate at the end of the game after defeating Tulsa 42-41 in an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

No. 24 Memphis ready for prime-time showdown with No. 15 SMU

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele throws the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Temple in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Buechele sets career marks as unbeaten SMU tops Temple 45-21

Associated Press

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele attempts a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

No. 24 SMU rallies for 3-OT win in 1st ranked game since ‘86

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

SMU wide receiver James Proche (3) celebrates with teammate and tight end Kylen Granson (83) after catching a touchdown pass as TCU linebacker Garret Wallow (30) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Pony Up: SMU beats No. 25 TCU 41-38, 1st 4-0 start since ‘84

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

TCU running back Sewo Olonilua (33) looks to get past Purdue safety Jalen Graham (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

SMU takes 3-0 mark to No. 25 TCU for Iron Skillet game

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

SMU hires Texan and former Cal coach Dykes to replace Morris

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

In this Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, photo, California head coach Sonny Dykes instructs from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Berkeley, Calif. California fired coach Dykes in a surprise move Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, after four seasons that produced just one bowl appearance. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Cal fires coach Dykes after 4 seasons, 1 bowl appearance

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Cal coach says quick turnaround not ideal for Bears

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

California quarterback Davis Webb (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon in Berkeley, Calif., Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

California survives for 52-49 double OT win over Oregon

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oregon prepares to visit Cal in matchup of struggling Ds

By JEFF FARAUDO - Associated Press

California quarterback Jared Goff (16) drops back to pass against Washington in the first half an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Defense helps lead No. 24 Cal back into national rankings

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Cal opens 2nd spring ball under Dykes

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

This undated photo released by GoldenBearSports.com shows California football player Ted Agu. Agu died Friday morning, Feb. 7, 2014. He was 21. The school announced Agu's death and said its thoughts and prayers were with Agu's family, friends and teammates. The school said it would give more information about the circumstances later. (AP Photo/GoldenBearSports.com, Nathan Phillips) MUST CREDIT GOLDENBEARSPORTS.COM

Cal defensive end Ted Agu dies suddenly

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

This undated photo released by GoldenBearSports.com shows California football player Ted Agu. Agu died Friday morning, Feb. 7, 2014. He was 21. The school announced Agu's death and said its thoughts and prayers were with Agu's family, friends and teammates. The school said it would give more information about the circumstances later. (AP Photo/GoldenBearSports.com, Nathan Phillips) MUST CREDIT GOLDENBEARSPORTS.COM

Ted Agu, Cal football player, dies at 21

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Cal recruits class to improve on 1-win season

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

La. Tech tapping Skip Holtz as new coach

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

** FILE ** Virginia head coach Mike London watches from the sideline during the second half on an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won 27-7, (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Cavaliers happy to be home to meet Louisiana Tech

By Hank Kurz - Associated Press