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.
The big SEC showdown between Tennessee and Oklahoma is the highlight of the Saturday night games.
(All times are East Coast times and all The odds are from BetMGM.)
Former Oklahoma quarterback and assistant Josh Heupel returns to Norman as the Volunteers’ head coach on Saturday night. UT quarterback Nico Iamaleava has become an early Heisman Award favorite with his play so far, and this strong offense will put pressure on Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold to get something going in the passing game.
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Halftime: Tennessee 19, Oklahoma 3
While it’s not a clear win, the Sooners’ lack of offensive power is a concern in this game, as the Vols simply harass the home team on offense.
Touchdown, Tennessee!
UT’s Dylan Sampson caps an eight-play, 46-yard drive with a goal-line touchdown. The Vols are in control in Josh Heupel’s return to Norman.
Baylor converts fourth attempt into touchdown
Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson gets the ball himself on fourth and two. Baylor leads Colorado by 2 TDs.
UT, OU Trade turnover
One play after Oklahoma forced a fumble on a strip sack by UT’s Nico Iamaleava, OU’s Jackson Arnold threw a backwards pass that was dropped, leaving the Vols at a disadvantage.
Tennessee has the ball in OU territory with just over 4 minutes left until halftime.
Kick return TD for Baylor!
After Colorado tied the game with a field goal, Jamaal Bell returned the ensuing kickoff 100 yards, giving Baylor an immediate lead.
Sooners attack still stuck
Oklahoma will have to come up with something on offense to keep up with Tennessee, but Brent Venables’ team hasn’t done it yet. They trail 12-3 and have totaled 97 yards so far.
Weirdest TD of the day?
Oregon State gets a pick-6 off the foot of a Purdue player! Really!
Bears strike back with TD
While all this was happening, Baylor took the lead against Colorado with this great pass and catch.
Safety, Tennessee!
Sooners RB Taylor Tatum fails to leave the end zone on a run and the Vols score two points.
Arch Manning, Texas rolls
Arch Manning has settled in very well in his first college assignment
Oklahoma fumbles again
Oh my goodness. Just one play after Oklahoma recovers a fumble and looks poised to score, the Sooners fumble the ball right back to the Vols. Tennessee gets the ball back deep in its own territory.
Oklahoma recovers the fumble!
What a huge turn of events in Norman. UT QB Nico Iamaleava gets hit in the backfield and drops the ball, and the Sooners fall for it. They have the ball inside the UT 5-yard line.
Touchdown Colorado
Shedeur Sanders scores a 2-yard keeper pass to give the Buffs an early lead over Baylor.
Arch Manning throws a TD
Arch Manning recovered well from his early interception and threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jaydon Blue.
Texas leads UL-Monroe 14-0.
Touchdown, Tennessee!
Nico Iamaleava finds Dont’e Thornton Jr. on a 66-yard catch-and-run for the game’s first touchdown. What a play by the Vols!
Arch Manning throws first INT
The prodigy makes his first mistake of the season in his first start against UL Monroe.
Tennessee scores first, good ride
The Vols were able to score a field goal after losing the ball, but the Sooners are now moving and over the halfway line.
Intercept, Tennessee!
Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold makes the first big mistake of the game, throwing a pass right into the hands of UT’s Jermod McCoy, who returns it to the halfway line.
Meanwhile, the game between Tennessee and Oklahoma is underway. The teams have exchanged punts so far without really being able to go on offense.
Vanderbilt MISSES FG, Mizzou wins!
Brock Taylor’s 31-yard field goal attempt goes wide left and ends the 2nd overtime!
