The fourth week of the college football season marks the start of conference play for many teams, and given the schedule, expectations should not be disappointed.
Clemson clearly dominated its conference rival NC State early on, scoring 45 points in the first half for an easy win that shows the team can compete alongside Miami at the top of the ACC.
The first few games were also historic. James Madison scored more points in the first half than ever before against North Carolina, winning 70-50 (UNC had never allowed that many points in a half before Saturday). Later, Temple kicker Maddux Trujillo made a 64-yard field goal – the longest kick in 16 years and just one yard shy of Martin Gramatica’s record.
In the evening window, No. 18 Michigan defeated No. 11 USC in a way only the Wolverines could, winning essentially solely on their running game. In another ranked matchup, No. 12 Utah edged No. 14 Oklahoma State to claim the Big 12 victory despite Utes QB Cameron Rising sitting out another game.
Here are the winners and losers of week four in college football.
Follow the rest of the day’s events below.
(All times are East Coast times and all The odds are from BetMGM.)
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Here is the winning goal for Colorado
The call is out! Colorado wins!
Travis Hunter forced the fumble just before the goal line. And the Buffaloes managed an incredible comeback win in overtime!
Baylor fumbles … maybe
Baylor appeared to lose the ball near the goal line, which would have ended the game and given Colorado the win.
But the piece is currently being examined.
Touch down in Colorado!
Micah Welch slots it in from the 1 as the Buffs strike first in overtime.
They lead 38-31. Baylor will get its chance to draw level.
Meanwhile, points are in short supply in Provo as Kansas State leads BYU 6-3 as time runs out in the first half.
Colorado-Baylor goes into overtime!
In the most unlikely ending you will ever see, Colorado forced overtime.
It’s 31-31 and there’s more football coming in Boulder
Final score: Tennessee 25, Oklahoma 15
The Vols got a typical early SEC win and Josh Heupel’s return to Norman is a success.
TOUCHDOWN, COLORADO!
Unbelievable! Shedeur Sanders finds LaJohntay Wester in the end zone on the last play of regulation time!
An incredible 43-yard throw and catch!
Oh no, Will Sheppard dropped the likely tying touchdown pass from Shedeur Sanders.
He got behind the defender. Instead, it is incomplete. 2 seconds left. Ball at Baylor 43
Colorado on the rise
The Buffs moved it to the Baylor area, but they spent a lot of time on it.
It’s almost halfway and there are only 18 seconds left. CU is out of timeouts.
Touchdown Oklahoma
It’s too little, too late, but Michael Hawkins led the Sooners to a touchdown. The lead is still 10, though, so that will be enough.
Baylor misses field goal
Baylor comes within field goal range, but Isaiah Hankins misses from 45 yards. This would have made the decision in favor of the Bears as good as certain.
The score is still only one point, 31-24, and there are 2:16 minutes left to play.
Final: Miami 50, South Florida 15
Cam Ward finished with 404 yards passing, 3 TDs, and 1 INT as Miami pulled away in the 2nd half.
Tennessee scores FG
The Vols now lead by 16 points after the turnover on downs resulted in a loss of time and a field goal.
There are 3:35 left.
Baylor takes the lead!
Sawyer Robertson throws a dime to Hal Presley for a 24-yard touchdown.
Baylor regains the lead against Colorado with 31-24. 5:43 minutes left to play
Oklahoma loses the game
That was probably it for the Sooners. Michael Hawkins sailed over the head of his receiver on the fourth attempt and Oklahoma seemed to have no time left.
Colorado advances into Baylor territory but gets stuck when Shedeur Sanders is sacked on fourth down.
Ball by Baylor, game tied.
OU gets the ball back down 13
The Sooners get the ball back after a defensive play and have it at their own 27-yard line. Hawkins showed some promise moving the ball on the final drive. We’ll see if he can get Oklahoma back on their feet with just over 6 minutes left in the game.
Touch down, Oklahoma!
In the fourth quarter, the Sooners finally reach the end zone with Michael Hawkins at the helm. The backup QB finds Jovantae Barnes from the backfield for a touchdown, reducing the Vols’ lead.
After a penalty, Oklahoma’s Tyler Keltner misses the extra point, leaving the score at 22:9.
OU in motion
With Michael Hawkins at quarterback, the Sooners are finally showing a bit more momentum. They are now in the red zone.
