CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Eberflus has been fired by the Chicago Bears, one day after botching a timeout in a loss to Detroit.

Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will serve as interim coach, the Bears said in a statement.

Eberflus was 14-32 in two-plus seasons with the Bears, who fell to 4-8 with their sixth straight loss on Thursday.

The Bears began the season eyeing a playoff spot following an offensive overhaul but are now last in the NFC North. Eberflus’ 14-31 record in 2 1/2 seasons ranks among the worst in the history of the founding NFL franchise.

SANDERS WINS UNITAS AWARD

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders set Colorado’s all-time single-season passing record, surpassing Koy Detmer’s 28-year-old mark.

The senior quarterback came in needing 40 yards to surpass Detmer’s record of 3,527 yards.

He got there by hitting LaJohntay Wester for a 10-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of the regular-season finale against Oklahoma State. It marked Sanders’ 31st touchdown pass of the season, bettering a school record he set last week against Kansas.

HUNTER BOLSTERS HEISMAN HOPES

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Travis Hunter strengthened his Heisman hopes with three touchdown catches and an interception as No. 23 Colorado routed Oklahoma State 52-0 to keep its outside Big 12 title game hopes afloat.

Hunter finished with 10 receptions for 116 yards.

His three TD catches gives him 14 on the year and moves him past Nelson Spruce for the most by a Colorado receiver in a single season.

Hunter, who caught the last one with a defender hanging on him while he was falling to the turf, punctuated the moment by striking a Heisman pose.

Oklahoma State ended the year on a nine-game skid.

AGGIES CLAIM DIVISION 8 CROWN

DETROIT — After battling its way through the MHSAA Division 8 state football playoffs, the Beal City varsity football team had a chance to cement its legacy with a state title on Friday at Ford Field in Detroit.

The Aggies (12-2) did just that as they took down Riverview Gabriel Richard, 43-14 to claim the D8 title.

The Aggies, using a highly-effective ground attack, secured their third championship in 10 tries matching the feats of their 2009 (D8) and 1994 (Class D) title teams.

Beal City racked up 315 yards on the ground led by senior Drew Block, who finished with 112 yards on 20 carries and two touchdowns. Owen McKenny chipped in with 12 carries for 88 yards and a TD, while Garrison Zuker contributed seven for 64.

Gabriel Richard quarterback Nick Sobush was 9 of 18 passing for 120 yards and a TD for the Pioneers (11-2). He also added 51 yards rushing on 12 carries with a score.