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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Immediately afterwards, Kalel Mullings breaks through tackles and storms 63 yards to bring Michigan into the red zone.
2-minute timeout. The game can begin!
Michigan was able to make the necessary stop and had the ball back in less than 4 minutes.
The offense was almost nonexistent in the second half. Can they find momentum now that everything is on the line?
Vandy-Mizzou in aerial combat
Missouri failed to pull away from the spirited Vanderbilt team.
This could be a big surprise.
USC TD! USC takes the lead!
Miller Moss throws his third touchdown pass of the day, this time 24 yards to Ja’Kobi Lane.
The Trojans lead 24-20 with 7:01 to go. Stunned silence in the Big House.
USC recovers Michigan’s fumble!
Donovan Edwards of Michigan coughs up the ball and Eric Gentry of USC falls on it.
Trojans in ball business at Michigan’s 18!
Utes gets FG
The Utes extended their lead to 13 with a 44-yard field goal after they decided to go for it on fourth-and-2 and Isaac Wilson earned another first down. OSU coach Mike Gundy’s frustration was palpable on the sidelines afterward.
Punting Festival in Ann Arbor
The fourth quarter has been as follows:
Michigan Punt
USC Punt
Michigan Punt
USC Punt
Michigan still leads 20-17 with 8:33 left on the clock.
End of 3rd quarter: Utah 13, OSU 3
The Utes had the ball in Oklahoma State territory as we entered the final quarter.
Auburn, Arkansas, fights late
It’s not a big deal by any means, but Auburn did manage to score on Arkansas in the fourth quarter. They were trailing 17-7 when KeAndre Lambert-Smith’s masterpiece cut the lead.
Utes score field goal after long Bernard run
Micah Bernard gave Utah another big play by sprinting 61 yards into OSU territory. But the Cowboys defense held firm and forced Ute to try another field goal. This time, Cole Becker was able to put Utah ahead by 10 yards.
The Cowboys benched their starting quarterback Alan Bowman and replaced him with Garret Rangel, but he hasn’t gotten back on track yet either.
In Stillwater, there are just over five minutes left in the third quarter.
It’s not the most productive matchup, but Arizona State got within one touchdown of Texas Te thanks to the legs of Cam Skatteboo. Just look at these two plays:
USC scores with a TD!
And the Trojans take advantage when Miller Moss finds the completely free Jay Fair for a touchdown pass.
What a series for USC! Michigan leads 20-17.
Utah and Oklahoma State are back for the second half and Isaac Wilson just made a monster 48-yard run to get into OSU’s red zone. But the Utes can’t capitalize on their advantage as kicker Cole Becker completes the 36-yard field attempt.
USC fumbles but then gets a first down?
A lot happened on this play. USC’s Miller Moss fumbles, Michigan recovers the ball, and then USC gets the ball back.
That counts as a change of possession and the Trojans get a new set of downs. CHAOS!
Michigan, PICK 6!
Just when it looked like USC was getting some momentum, Michigan All-American CB Will Johnson returned an intercepted pass from Miller Moss 42 yards into the end zone!
Michigan leads 20-10 after the PAT is blocked.
A few possible surprises to keep an eye on:
Touch down, USC!
Miller Moss throws a strike to Duce Robinson in the back of the end zone, capping an impressive drive by the Trojans.
Michigan’s lead is reduced to 14-10
SMU dominates TCU early in the battle for the iron skillet.
After the halftime break in Ann Arbor, USC has a long and productive drive going. Near the red zone, mainly on the arm of Miller Moss
