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In Lubbock tonight, Texas Tech is rolling out a two-quarterback approach when the Red Raiders host Arizona in what shapes up as one of the bigger Big 12 showdowns of the week. Thomas Castellanos and Will Hammond will both see significant time under center, a bold call by the coaching staff with two ranked teams on the line.
Speaking of the Big 12, the conference is now searching for new leadership. Commissioner Brett Yormark is stepping away, heading to a role outside of college sports entirely. His departure comes at a turbulent moment for the league, deep in the middle of realignment fallout and ongoing negotiations that will now fall to whoever comes next.
And over in Anaheim last night, hockey fans witnessed an absolute barnburner. The Buffalo Sabres knocked off the Ducks seven to six in a thirteen-goal thriller, and Tage Thompson was the story of the night. Five points, a natural hat trick, two assists — Thompson and the top line of Zach Benson and Peyton Krebs were simply dominant from wire to wire.
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