Oklahoma 24, Michigan 13
In the biggest game of the week, Oklahoma distanced itself from Michigan because of quarterback John Mateer’s solid performance. He accounted for over 300 yards and three touchdowns, spearheading the Sooners’ attack. Michigan’s offense never found its rhythm, grinding to a halt at crucial points.
Baylor 48, SMU 45 (2OT)
Baylor and SMU featured one of the weekend’s best games, a double-overtime classic. Baylor rallied from two-score deficits in the fourth on quarterback Sawyer Robertson’s 400+ yards and four touchdowns. SMU had chances to take it but could not convert drives, and the Bears took it with a clutch field goal.
Ole Miss 30, Kentucky 23
Ole Miss rallied from a first-quarter deficit to score a gritty SEC road win. Kewan Lacy spearheaded the ground game with over 130 yards on the ground, and Austin Simmons recovered from early miscues to make big passes late. Kentucky pushed right down to the wire but couldn’t land the knockout punch.
Mississippi State 24, Arizona State 20
The Bulldogs defeated Arizona State in a close game. Quarterback Blake Shapen threw three touchdown passes, and wide receiver Zavion Thomas made the difference with over 100 yards receiving. The Mississippi State defense bent but did not break, making plays in the last few minutes of the game.
Clemson 27, Troy 16
Clemson earned a bounce-back win at Troy, even if it wasn’t always pretty. Cade Klubnik threw for two touchdowns, and the Tigers were more successful on the ground than they were in Week 1. The defense gave up some big plays early but closed tight, not letting Troy score in the fourth quarter.
South Florida 18, Florida 16
USF stunned the Gators for the second year running, this time on a tough two-point win. The defense of the Bulls made huge stops in the fourth period, and an end-of-game field goal was the margin. Florida did have its chances, but turnovers and miscues cost too much.
Iowa State 16, Iowa 13
The Cy-Hawk game was another defensive battle, with Iowa State beating Iowa in a low-scoring affair. The Cyclones’ defense made crucial stops late, claiming consecutive victories against the Hawkeyes for the first time in over a decade.
Other Notables
Penn State blanked FIU 34-0, as the defense appeared to be dominant but the offense remained inconsistent.
Illinois dominated Duke 45-19, taking advantage of several turnovers.
Texas A&M routed Utah State 44-22 behind a balanced attack and merciless pass rush.
Tennessee unloaded on ETSU with a 72-17 thrashing, the highest scoring margin in decades.
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