Week 4 of the college football season featured the start of conference play for many teams and it did not disappoint.
Clemson started things off with complete control of conference rival NC State, scoring 45 points in the first half for an easy victory that put it in a tie with Miami atop the ACC.
The first games also involved making history. James Madison scored more points in the first half against North Carolina than ever in a 70-50 rout (UNC also had never allowed more points in a half before Saturday). Later, Temple kicker Maddux Trujillo drilled a 64-yard field goal – the longest in 16 years and just one yard shy of Martin Gramatica’s record.
In the afternoon window, No. 18 Michigan knocked off No. 11 USC in the only way the Wolverines could, actually winning only with their ground game. In another high-profile place, No. 12 Utah hosted No. 14 Oklahoma State for a Big 12 win despite Utes QB Cameron Rising sitting out another game.
Later, Colorado provided the excitement of the night when Shedeur Sanders connected on the last TD to send the Buffs into overtime, where they would win it as the Colorado fans stormed the field not once, but twice. And No. 6 Tennessee had trouble sending No. 15 Oklahoma in their rivalry in Norman.
Here are the winners and losers for Week 4 of college football.
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K-State kicks the FG
Kansas State uses 5:29 to play 12 plays and 64 yards, only to set up a short field goal.
That cut BYU’s lead to 31-9 with 5:12 left in the 3rd.
BYU punt return touchdown!
Parker Kingston started by returning a punt, then picked it up and ran 93 yards for a surprise score.
The Cougars keep going in Provo, going up 31-6 early in the 3rd.
Here’s the INT that set up BYU’s last TD
BYU gets a break, then a TD!
BYU’s Harrison Taggart picks off Kansas State QB Avery Johnson on the opening kickoff of the second half.
Two plays later, BYU is in the end zone on a Jake Retzlaff pass to Darius Lassiter.
The Cougars lead the No. 13 K-State 24-6 and we might have an upset when we do it.
Halftime: BYU 17, KSU 6
The Wildcats appeared to have things locked up before two late turnovers changed everything.
BYU meets KSU
The Wildcats turned it into the next possession and the Cougars took advantage with back-to-back touchdowns.
Fans invade Boulder stadium…twice
Colorado fans stormed the field at first, then had to leave while the game was under review.
It stopped, and they swung again. Party time in Boulder!
Here is the game that won Colorado
The call is waiting! Colorado wins!
Travis Hunter forced a fumble just short of the goal line. And the Buffaloes pull off an incredible comeback win in overtime!
Baylor is wrong… maybe
Baylor appeared to fumble near the goal line, meaning the game was over and Colorado won.
But the game is still under review.
Click Colorado!
Micah Welch scores from the 1 as the Buffs take the lead in overtime.
They lead 38-31. Baylor will get a chance to match.
Meanwhile, the stakes are high in Provo as Kansas State is up 6-3 on BYU late in the first quarter.
Colorado-Baylor heads to overtime!
In the most unexpected finish you’ll ever see, Colorado forced OT.
It’s 31-31 with more football coming to Boulder
Final: Tennessee 25, Oklahoma 15
The Vols have the first SEC signing and Josh Heupel’s return to Norman has been successful.
AFFECT COLORADO!
Not real! Shedeur Sanders finds LaJohntay Wester in the end zone on the last play of regulation!
An amazing 43 meter hill and catch!
No, did Sheppard throw what probably would have been a TD pass from Shedeur Sanders.
He got behind the guard. Rather incomplete. 2 seconds left. Ball at the Baylor 43
Colorado to travel
The Buffs moved to the Baylor area but spent a lot of time.
It’s close to the stadium and there are only 18 seconds left. CU has expired.
Click on Oklahoma
It’s too late, but Michael Hawkins led the Sooners down for a touchdown. Before it’s still 10 though it will do.
Baylor misses the FG
Baylor drives into the field but Isaiah Hankins misses from 45 yards out. That would have done a lot for the Bears.
It’s still a one-score game, 31-24 with 2:16 to play.