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Cowboys middle of the pack
The Dallas Cowboys are No. 16 in the latest SB Nation NFL Power Rankings.
Baylor slight favorites over Texas Tech
Coming off a big win over Kansas State, Baylor is a 2-point favorite over Texas Tech this weekend.
Longhorns favored by 8 1/2
The Texas Longhorns have opened as an 8 1/2-point favorite over the TCU Horned Frogs.
Baylor takes on Boston College in Charleston
The Baylor Bears take on a Boston College team picked by many to finish last in the ACC.
SMU's Gilbert: 'We are getting better'
Quarterback Garrett Gilbert and the SMU Mustangs face a must-win game against Rice on the road this weekend.
Garrett works to cut down on penalties
Head coach Jason Garrett is trying to make sure his defense stops jumping offsides this week in practice.
Cowboys look to build momentum against Browns
The Cowboys' Week 11 opponent gives them a chance to build on a big win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rangers offered Olt to Braves, were rebuffed
The Rangers tried to get shortstop Andrelton Simmons from the Braves to flip back to Arizona for Justin Upton over the weekend, but Atlanta wouldn't budge.
Coleman done for year, to be replaced by committee
Kenyon Coleman is out for the season, leaving the Cowboys to scramble to replace the starting defensive end.
TCU underdogs with Klein still up in the air
Collin Klein's status is still unknown for Saturday's game against TCU, but the Wildcats have opened as 8-point favorites.