Mullen: No talks with PSU

Associated Press

STARKVILLE, Miss.

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen insists he hasn’t been approached by Penn State about its coaching vacancy.

Mullen released a statement through the university, saying: “Neither I, my agent nor the administration at Mississippi State University have been contacted.” The statement also said that he is “very happy” with the progress at Mississippi State and that he would not comment over any other job speculation.

The 39-year-old Mullen is in his third year at Mississippi State, where he has a 20-17 overall record, including a 6-6 mark this season. He was Urban Meyer’s offensive coordinator.

Oregon 49, UCLA 31

EUGENE, Ore.

LaMichael James ran for 219 yards and three touchdowns and No. 8 Oregon beat UCLA in the inaugural Pac-12 championship game for the Ducks’ third straight conference title and a likely berth in the Rose Bowl.

Rick Neuheisel tipped his hat to the UCLA fans in his last game as coach. The former Bruins quarterback was fired this week after four seasons with his alma mater.

Darron Thomas threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns, becoming Oregon’s career leader with 63 TD passes.