DENTON -- The Mean Green held on for 34-31 win despite losing QB Mason Fine for a stretch with a lacerated hand. 

The star Mean Green quarterback avoided structural damage after a violent play. 

The Cougars stayed alive in the American title race after beating Tulane on Thursday night. 

The Cougars star junior quarterback will not return against the Green Wave. 

Picking winners this week isn't hard, but these spreads were made to break your brain. We take a closer look at UAB vs. Texas A&M, Rice vs. LSU, Iowa State vs. Texas, and all the rest in the Lone Star state this weekend.

In their first varsity season, Patriots are in the playoffs. We talked to Mendoza about building the program up, the players who have made it possible, and how he'll feel when he walks out to coach on Saturday.