Week 4 of the college football season features the start of conference play for many teams and it shouldn’t disappoint based off the slate of games.
Clemson got things started off with a thorough domination of conference rival NC State, going off for 45 points in the first half for an easy win that shows it’s right there in the mix with Miami at the top of the ACC.
The early games also featured some history making. James Madison scored more points in the first half against North Carolina than it ever had before in a wild 70-50 upset (UNC had also never allowed that many points in a half before Saturday). Later, Temple kicker Maddux Trujillo drilled 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 toppled No. 11 USC in a way only the Wolverines could, essentially winning solely with their ground game. In another ranked-on-ranked matchup, No. 12 Utah held off No. 14 Oklahoma State for a Big 12 win despite Utes QB Cameron Rising sitting out another game.
Here are the winners and losers for college football’s Week 4.
Follow along below for the rest of the day’s action.
With the most improbable finish you’ll ever see, Colorado forced OT.
It’s 31-31 with more football coming in Boulder
Final: Tennessee 25, Oklahoma 15
The Vols have a signature early SEC win and Josh Heupel’s return to Norman is a success.
TOUCHDOWN COLORADO!
Unreal! Shedeur Sanders finds LaJohntay Wester in the end zone on the final play of regulation!
An incredible 43-yard heave and catch!
Oh no, Will Sheppard dropped what likely would have been the tying TD pass from Shedeur Sanders.
He got behind the defender. Instead it’s incomplete. 2 seconds left. Ball at the Baylor 43
Colorado on the move
The Buffs have moved it into Baylor territory but they’ve used a lot of time.
It’s near midfield and there’s only 18 seconds left. CU is out of timeouts.
Touchdown Oklahoma
It’s too little too late, but Michael Hawkins led the Sooners down for a touchdown. The lead is still 10 though so that’ll do it.
Baylor misses FG
Baylor gets into field goal range but Isaiah Hankins misses from 45 yards out. That would have pretty much clinched it for the Bears.
It remains a one-score game, 31-24 with 2:16 to play.
Final: Miami 50, South Florida 15
Cam Ward finished with 404 yards passing, 3 TDs, 1 INT as Miami pulled away in the 2nd half.
Tennessee tacks on FG
The Vols are now up 16 after the turnover on downs results in clock wasting and a field goal.
There’s 3:35 left in this one.
Baylor takes the lead!
Sawyer Robertson drops a dime to Hal Presley for a 24-yard touchdown.
Baylor retakes the lead, 31-24, over Colorado. 5:43 to play
Oklahoma turns it over on downs
Well that’ll just about do it for the Sooners. Michael Hawkins sailed the fourth-down attempt over his receiver’s head and Oklahoma appears to be out of time.
Colorado drives it into Baylor territory but stalls out as Shedeur Sanders is sacked on 4th down.
Baylor ball, tie game.
OU gets ball back down 13
The Sooners get the ball back after a defensive stand and will have it at their own 27-yard line. Hawkins showed some promise in moving the ball the last drive. We’ll see if he can rally Oklahoma back with just over 6 minutes left in the game.
Touchdown Oklahoma!
The Sooners finally find the end zone in the fourth quarter with Michael Hawkins at the helm. The backup QB finds Jovantae Barnes out of the backfield for a touchdown to cut into the Vols’ lead.
After a penalty, Oklahoma’s Tyler Keltner misses the extra point to keep it 22-9.
OU on the move
The Sooners are finally showing some positive momentum with Michael Hawkins in the game at quarterback. They’re now inside the red zone.
Colorado ties it!
Micah Welch scores on a 2-yard touchdown run and it’s a new ballgame in Boulde
Score was set up by an incredible catch from Travis Hunter.
Colorado 24, Baylor 24, late 3rd
Final: Florida State 14, Cal 9
FSU gets its first win of the season. Cal takes its first loss of the season.
FSU gets the stop on 4th down and it looks like the Seminoles will get their first win of the season.
Sigh of relief in Tallahassee.
Cal trying to rally on FSU
Florida State is leading 14-9 with 1:05 to go but Cal is driving.
Could FSU really fall to 0-4?
End of 3Q: Tennessee 22, Oklahoma 3
Not much in the way of offense in the third quarter in Norman. The Sooners offense is just anemic. They have 98 total yards with one quarter to go.
