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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Mike White threw for 316 yards and four touchdowns and Western Kentucky rolled to a 45-7 victory over North Texas on Saturday.Western Kentucky (8-3, 6-1) held the Mean Green (4-5, 2-4) to 232 total yards of offense, just 55 in the first half, and didnt give up a score until the game was well out of reach.The defending Conference USA champion Hilltoppers won their fifth straight and control the race for the conferences East Division title. The Hilltoppers can lock a spot in the conference championship game with a win at Marshall on Nov. 26.White connected with Taywan Taylor in the first quarter for touchdown passes of 64 and 75 yards in the first six plays of the game.We wanted to start the game off early and fast, and try to take their will, Taylor said. We did a good job of that.Taylor led with 166 yards receiving and three scores. Anthony Wales had 121 yards rushing and ran for a 3-yard TD to put Western Kentucky up 31-0 at the half.Western Kentucky had 543 yards of offense for 7.3 yards per play.Andrew Tucker ran for a 71-yard TD run in the third quarter to avoid the shutout for North Texas. Our defense got off the field and we shut them down, Western Kentucky coach Jeff Brohm said. Our defense was dominant.Alabama transfer Alec Morris stepped in at quarterback for North Texas, replacing freshman Mason Fine who fumbled off a sack in the second quarter. Morris was 14 of 26 for 108 yards passing with an interception.Western Kentucky capitalized off the sack fumble forced by Joe Brown, and scored on the next play with a 33-yard strike from White to Nicholas Norris. Norris added another touchdown grab in the third quarter.Since 2013, the Hilltoppers are 13-1 in November, and 9-1 in three years under Brohm.Were at the point now where you win and advance and if you lose, you dont, Brohm said. Thats what makes it so exciting . Theres always something riding on the games. Every game matters. I think when thats the way it is, you have to enjoy the ride.THE TAKEAWAYWKU receiver Nicholas Norris had 66 yards receiving at halftime to reach 1,000 yards on the season. He joined Taylor (1,340 yards) as the first WKU wide receiver duo to have 1,000-yards receiving in the same season. Norris finished with 90 yards and two TDs.North Texas lost its third straight and must win out to become bowl eligible under first-year coach Seth Littrell.UP NEXTWestern Kentucky will have a week off before wrapping up the regular season at struggling Marshall on Nov. 26.North Texas hosts Southern Mississippi next Saturday. Cheap Jordan Retro 4 Mens . Siddikur, whose previous win on the circuit came in Brunei three years ago, finished his bogey-free round with a birdie on the 18th for a total of 17-under 199. 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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Monday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST:- NASSAU, Bahamas -- Tiger Woods returns to competition this week. Ernie Els is more curious about Woods state of mind than any of his back surgeries that kept him out for 15 months.- NEW YORK -- Baseballs labor agreement expires Thursday. The key issues are free-agent compensation, a proposed international amateur draft, luxury tax levels and easing travel.- SUNRISE, Fla. -- Gerard Gallant, who coached the Florida Panthers to a division title last season, is fired with the team at 11-10-1. General manager Tom Rowe will be the coach the rest of the season.- The AP releases its latest Top 25 rankings in mens and womens college basketball. Men at noon, women at 1 p.m.- PHILADELPHIA -- Aaron Rodgers leads the slumping Packers (4-6) against Carson Wentz and the Eagles (5-5), with both teams fighting to maintain their playoff hopes. Game starts 8:30 p.m.- DENVER -- For a difference-making hour Sunday night that the Kansas City Chiefs hope will propel them into the playoffs, quarterback Alex Smith looked more like a playmaker than a caretaker.- DAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins are on the verge of their longest winning streak since 1985, allowing the team to accomplish one goal already -- playing meaningful games in December.- ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders are assured a winning record for the first time since 2002. But coach Jack Del Rio knows theres much more this team is capable of after a 9-2 start.- CLEVELAND -- Browns coach Hue Jacksoon nearly broke down following this latest defeat, his teams 12th straight.dddddddddddd The losing has taken its toll on Jackson, who is finding it harder to stay positive.- TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama coach Nick Saban and his players dont even want to talk about the prospect of losing the SEC championship game against Florida and still making the playoffs.- Clemsons Deshaun Watson will draw most of the hype heading into the ACC Championship, but hes not the only quarterback of note in the game. Jerod Evans has had a record season for Virginia Tech.- NORMAN, Okla. -- No. 7 Oklahoma has two Heisman Trophy contenders in Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook. Next up for both is No. 11 Oklahoma State, a game to decide the Big 12 title.- OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors, winners of 11 straight, hope to have Draymond Green back from an ankle injury to face the division-leading Atlanta Hawks. Game starts 10:30 p.m.- PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas -- Top-ranked Kentucky looks to improve to 7-0 when it faces Arizona State in the Bahamas. Game starts 7 p.m.- MOSCOW -- An Olympic ice-dancing gold medalist and her partner dress in concentration camp uniforms for a routine on a popular Russian TV show, drawing an indignant response on social media.- ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- After getting the better of Lewis Hamilton and winning his first Formula One title, Nico Rosberg has the chance to really show what he can do in the next couple of seasons. ' ' '