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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Touchdown Oklahoma
It’s too little, too late, but Michael Hawkins led the Sooners to a touchdown – capped off by an acrobatic somersault into the end zone by the quarterback. That is still under review.
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.
Colorado equalizes!
Micah Welch scores a 2-yard touchdown run and it’s a new ballgame in Boulde
The score was made possible by an incredible catch by Travis Hunter.
Colorado 24, Baylor 24, end 3.
Final score: Florida State 14, Cal 9
FSU gets its first win of the season. Cal suffers its first loss of the season.
FSU gets the stop on the fourth try and it looks like the Seminoles will get their first win of the season.
A sigh of relief in Tallahassee.
Cal tries to play against FSU
Florida State leads 14-9 with 1:05 to go, but Cal has the upper hand.
Could FSU really fall to 0-4?
End of the 3rd quarter: Tennessee 22, Oklahoma 3
There wasn’t much to see on offense in the third quarter in Norman. The Sooners’ offense is simply anemic. They have 98 total yards with one quarter to go.
After halftime in Boulder, Colorado stops Baylor on fourth and 1 at Colorado’s 41-yard line.
Big stop for the Buffs, who are still down 24-17.
Tennessee scores FG
The Vols scored another field goal, with Max Gilbert completing a 41-yard pass. The Sooners will have to come up with some sort of offense to keep the game close.
Another touchdown for Miami!
Damien Martinez hits another one from the 1.
Miami is now in full control and leads South Florida 36-15 at the end of the 3rd quarter.
We’re back for the second half of the Tennessee-Oklahoma game and the Vols had a big play called for holding. They have to punt the ball away.
Touchdown, Miami!
The Hurricanes begin the second half with a long, 12-play, 80-yard drive capped by a 1-yard touchdown run by Damien Martinez.
