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College football Week 4 results: Clemson, Michigan and Utah all pick up big wins
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Week 4 of the college football season featured the start of conference play for many teams and it didn't disappoint.
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 afternoon 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.
Later on, Colorado delivered the excitement for the night as Shedeur Sanders connected on a last-gasp TD to send the Buffs to overtime, where they'd win it as the Colorado fans stormed the field not once, but twice. And No. 6 Tennessee had no problem dispatching No. 15 Oklahoma in their showdown in Norman.
And to cap the night, BYU upset No. 13 Kansas State with a 38-9 beatdown in Provo.
Here are the winners and losers for college football's Week 4.
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Final: BYU 38, Kansas State 9
A complete and utter dismantling of K-State by the Cougars in Provo. BYU improves to 4-0 and wins its Big 12 opener while the Wildcats suffer their first loss of the season to open conference play.
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BYU tuddy!
Sione Moa rumbles his way to a 21-yard touchdown run. The rout is on in Provo.
Cougars lead Kansas State 38-9.
Rumble young man rumble.
📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/xQ1OLDusq7— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 22, 2024
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K-State stopped on 4th down
Kansas State can't get anything going. QB Avery Johnson is tackled short on a 4th down keeper.
BYU in control, 31-9, end of 3rd quarter.
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K-State kicks a FG
Kansas State uses 5:29 to go 12 plays and 64 yards, only to settle for a short field goal.
That cuts BYU's lead to 31-9 with 5:12 left in the 3rd.
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BYU punt return touchdown!
Parker Kingston initially bobbled the punt return, then scooped it up and ran 93 yards for an unbelievable score.
Cougars are absolutely rolling in Provo, up 31-6 early in the 3rd.
HOW DID BYU PULL THIS OFF 🤯
(via @SportsCenter)pic.twitter.com/BBxS2bfhL7— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 22, 2024
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Here's the INT that set up BYU's last TD
The guy he threw it to, I think https://t.co/JOW4xHMkjU pic.twitter.com/0KBD1SWdeA
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) September 22, 2024
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BYU gets the interception, then a TD!
BYU's Harrison Taggart picks off Kansas State QB Avery Johnson on the opening drive of the 2nd half.
Two plays later, BYU is in the end zone on a Jake Retzlaff pass to Darius Lassiter.
Cougars lead No. 13 K-State 24-6 and we may have an upset in the making.
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Halftime: BYU 17, KSU 6
The Wildcats seemed to have things under wraps before two late turnovers changed everything.
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BYU rallies by KSU
The Wildcats have turned it over on back-to-back possessions and the Cougars have taken advantage with consecutive touchdowns.
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Fans storm the field in Boulder ... twice
Colorado fans stormed the field on the initial fumble, then they had to clear off while the play was being reviewed.
It stood, and they stormed again. Party time in Boulder!
FANS STORMED THE FIELD BEFORE THE GAME IS OFFICIALLY OVER 😱 pic.twitter.com/Dsk5NfeF5A
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
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Here's the winning play for Colorado
TRAVIS HUNTER FORCES THE FUMBLE FOR THE COLORADO WIN 😤🔥@CUBuffsFootball pic.twitter.com/9HIumwyqCl
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Call stands! Colorado wins!
Travis Hunter forced the fumble just short of the goal line. And the Buffaloes pull off an incredible comeback win in overtime!
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Baylor fumbles ... perhaps
Baylor appeared to fumble near the goal line, which would mean game over and Colorado wins.
But the play is under review.
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Touchdown Colorado!
Micah Welch pushes it in from the 1 as the Buffs strike first in overtime.
They lead 38-31. Baylor will get its chance to match.
COLORADO STRIKES FIRST IN OT 🦬@CUBuffsFootball pic.twitter.com/q7qqLR9sGk
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Meanwhile, points are at a premium in Provo as Kansas State is up 6-3 on BYU while time ticks away in the first half.
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Colorado-Baylor headed to overtime!
With the most improbable finish you'll ever see, Colorado forced OT.
It's 31-31 with more football coming in Boulder
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Final: Tennessee 25, Oklahoma 15
The Vols have a signature early SEC win and Josh Heupel's return to Norman is a success.
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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!
ARE YOU SERIOUS?!
COLORADO WITH A TOUCHDOWN IN THE FINAL SECONDS 🤯😱@CUBuffsFootball pic.twitter.com/8niJ6NPK8t— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
NO GOOD
Baylor misses the field goal and Colorado will get the ball back with just over 2 minutes left to play! pic.twitter.com/u0sC1SYtGo— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
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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.
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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.
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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
BAYLOR TAKES THE LEAD
Hal Presley puts @BUFootball back on top in Boulder 🐻 pic.twitter.com/OIhybXC0um— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
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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.
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Colorado drives it into Baylor territory but stalls out as Shedeur Sanders is sacked on 4th down.
Baylor ball, tie game.
NOPE
Colorado goes for it on 4th & 8 and the @BUFootball defense shuts it down! ❌ pic.twitter.com/ehxNvMUIXO— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
TRAVIS 🔥 HUNTER 🔥
Diving catch for @CUBuffsFootball! 💪 pic.twitter.com/t1mwk2CtpW— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
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Final: Florida State 14, Cal 9
FSU gets its first win of the season. Cal takes its first loss of the season.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Back from halftime in Boulder, Colorado stuffs Baylor on 4th and 1 at the Colorado 41.
Big stop for the Buffs, who still trail 24-17.
STOPPED ON 4th & 1
The @CUBuffsFootball defense comes up with the stop 🔒🦬 pic.twitter.com/XheTExCBgI— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
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Tennessee tacks on FG
The Vols have added another field goal, with Max Gilbert connecting on a 41-yarder. The Sooners are going to have to find some semblance of an offense to keep this thing close
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Another Miami TD!
Damien Martinez punches in another one from the 1.
Miami is in total control now, up 36-15 on South Florida near the end of the 3rd quarter.
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We are back for the second half of Tennessee-Oklahoma and the Vols had a huge chunk play called back on a hold. They'll have to punt it away.
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Touchdown Miami!
Hurricanes begin the 2nd half with a long, 12-play, 80-yard drive capped by Damien Martinez's 1-yard TD run.
Miami extends the lead over USF to 29-15
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Halftime: Baylor 24, Colorado 17
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Touchdown Colorado!
Shedeur Sanders scrambles and finds Omarion Miller down field, then Miller somehow stayed on his feet and ran to the end zone for a 58-yard TD. What a play.
Colorado cuts Baylor's lead to 24-17. Late 2nd quarter.
OMARION MILLER WOULDN'T BE DENIED 😱
This was a wild touchdown by @CUBuffsFootball 🦬 pic.twitter.com/VO6OVfcrQ5— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
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Halftime: Tennessee 19, Oklahoma 3
It's not quite a blowout, but the Sooners' lack of offense is concerning in this one as the Vols are just badgering the home team up front.
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Touchdown Tennessee!
UT's Dylan Sampson caps off an 8-play, 46-yard drive with a goal line touchdown. The Vols are in control of this one in Josh Heupel's return to Norman.
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Baylor turns 4th down into touchdown
Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson takes it himself on a 4th and 2. Baylor leads Colorado by 2 TDs.
BEARS ARE ON THE RUN IN BOULDER 🐻⚡️
Sawyer Robertson takes it all the way for another @BUFootball TD 🙌 pic.twitter.com/kKjFzit5n3— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
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UT, OU trade turnovers
One play after Oklahoma forced a fumble on a strip sack of UT's Nico Iamaleava, OU's Jackson Arnold throws a backwards pass that's dropped and the Vols fall on it.
Tennessee has the ball in OU territory with just over 4 minutes left in the half.
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Kick return TD for Baylor!
After Colorado had tied the game with a FG, Jamaal Bell returns the ensuing kickoff 100 yards to immediately give Baylor the lead.
🚨 100 YARD KICK RETURN TD 🚨
Jamaal Bell goes end zone to end zone untouched for @BUFootball 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tU3ciBk2jc— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
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Sooners offense still stuck
Oklahoma will have to manufacture some offense to keep up with Tennessee, but Brent Venables' team hasn't figured it out yet. They're down 12-3 and have 97 total yards so far.
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Weirdest TD of the day?
Oregon State gets a pick-6 off a Purdue player's foot! Really!
Start FAST... @Zakaih_15 with the pick 6 😮💨
📺: @TheCW pic.twitter.com/KsTYIhgoNU— Oregon State Football (@BeaverFootball) September 22, 2024
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Bears strike back with TD
While that was all going on, Baylor took the lead on Colorado with this great pass and catch.
.@monaray2x will make you jump out your seat.#SicEm pic.twitter.com/cT3lBhRyWG
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) September 22, 2024