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.
Michigan will start Alex Orji at quarterback against the Trojans after Davis Warren started the first three games and was mostly ineffective. The Wolverines will likely employ a run-heavy attack that will test a USC defense that suddenly looks very feisty.
After missing Utah’s Week 3 win over Utah State, all signs point to Cameron Rising playing against the Cowboys. And that’s big news for this game that could go a long way in determining the top of the Big 12 standings. The Cowboys are favored at home after the line had Utah as a small favorite earlier in the week.
Former Oklahoma QB and assistant Josh Heupel returns to Norman as the Volunteers’ head coach on Saturday night. UT QB Nico Iamaleava has become an early Heisman favorite with his play so far, and that high-powered offense will put the pressure on Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold to get things going in the passing game.
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Punt fest in Ann Arbor
The 4th quarter so far has gone:
Michigan punt
USC punt
Michigan punt
USC punt
Michigan still leads 20-17 with 8:33 on the clock.
End of 3Q: Utah 13, OSU 3
The Utes have the ball in Oklahoma State territory as we head into the final quarter.
Auburn, Arkansas duking it out late
It’s not on the marquee by any means, but Auburn just got one back on Arkansas in the fourth quarter. They were trailing 17-7 when KeAndre Lambert-Smith delivered this highlight to cut into the lead.
Utes tack on FG after long Bernard run
Micah Bernard gave Utah another huge chunk play, juking and sprinting his way for 61 yards deep into OSU territory. But the Cowboys defense held up and forced another Ute FG attempt. This time Cole Becker made it to put Utah up 10.
The Cowboys have benched starting quarterback Alan Bowman and replaced him with Garret Rangel, but he hasn’t gotten on track either yet.
There’s just over 5 minutes left in the third quarter in Stillwater.
It’s not the most prolific matchup, but Arizona State just pulled to within a touchdown of Texas Te thanks to the legs of Cam Skatteboo. Just watch these two plays:
USC cashes in with TD!
And the Trojans take advantage as Miller Moss finds a wide open Jay Fair for a touchdown pass.
What a sequence for USC! It’s a 20-17 Michigan lead.
Utah and Oklahoma State is back for the second half and Isaac Wilson just broke off a monster scramble of 48 yards to get it into the OSU red zone. But the Utes aren’t able to take advantage as kicker Cole Becker pulls the 36-yard FG attempt.
USC fumbles, then gets a first down?
A lot happened on this play. USC’s Miller Moss fumbles, Michigan recovers, then USC gets the ball back.
That counts as a change of possession and the Trojans get a fresh set of downs. CHAOS!
Michigan PICK 6!
Just when it seemed like USC was getting some momentum, Michigan All-American CB Will Johnson returns Miller Moss’ interception 42 yards to the end zone!
Michigan leads 20-10 after the PAT was blocked.
Couple of potential upsets to keep an eye on:
Touchdown USC!
Miller Moss throws a strike to Duce Robinson in the back of the end zone to cap an impressive drive for the Trojans.
Michigan’s lead is cut to 14-10
SMU is dominating TCU in the Battle for the Iron Skillet early.
Back from halftime in Ann Arbor, USC has a long and productive drive going. Nearing the red zone, mostly on the arm of Miller Moss
Halftime: Utah 10, OSU 3
The Cowboys decided it’d be better to run out the clock rather than try to advance it and make another mistake, so the Utes will take the lead into the break and get the ball first in the second half.
Interception OSU!
The Cowboys get the ball right back after a forced throw by Isaac Wilson. Both teams may be better suited taking a knee and rethinking their strategy at halftime.
Interception Utah!
The Cowboys were desperately trying to move the ball down the field to cut into the lead before halftime and Alan Bowman forced a throw that was picked off by Alaka’i Gilman.
OSU recovers fumble!
Micah Bernard made a catch on a swing pass but lost control of the ball and the Cowboys come up with the ball.
There’s just under a minute left in the first half.
USC has -16 rushing yards at the half.
NEGATIVE 16 yards!
Michigan has 199.
Okie State misses FG
The Cowboys had a solid drive going before Utah’s D firmed up, forcing a 46-yard FG attempt by Logan Ward that sailed wide right.
