Week 4 of the college football season marks the opening week of conference play for many teams, and judging by the game schedule, it shouldn’t disappoint.
Clemson opened the game by thoroughly dominating conference rival North Carolina State, scoring 45 points in the first half on its way to an easy win and proving it can go toe-to-toe with Miami for the ACC lead.
There were some historic moments in the early going, too: James Madison scored the most points ever in a first half against North Carolina, 70-50, in a major upset. (North Carolina had never allowed that many points in a first half until Saturday.) Then Temple kicker Maddux Trujillo booted a 64-yard field goal, the longest kick in 16 years, just one yard shy of tying Martin Gramatica’s record.
Later in the evening, No. 18 Michigan beat No. 11 USC in a way that only the Wolverines can, essentially winning on the ground. In another ranked-versus-ranked game, No. 12 Utah held off No. 14 Oklahoma State for a Big 12 win despite Utah quarterback Cameron Rising missing another game.
Here are the winners and losers from Week 4 of college football.
Read on to find out about the rest of the day’s events.
(All times are Eastern time and all odds are from BetMGM.)
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Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:55 PM EDT
BYU comes from behind to beat KSU
The Wildcats lost the ball on consecutive possessions, and the Cougars took advantage with consecutive touchdowns.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:52 PM EDT
Fans flood the field in Boulder for the second time
Colorado fans stormed the field after the first fumble but had to leave while the play was being reviewed.
It held up and they stormed back in. It’s party time in Boulder!
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:50 PM EDT
Here’s Colorado’s winning play.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:49 PM EDT
Call stands! Colorado wins!
Travis Hunter induces a fumble just before the goal line, and the Buffaloes pull off an incredible comeback win in overtime!
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:48 PM EDT
Baylor will fail…probably
Baylor appeared to have a fumble near the goal line, which would have ended the game and given Colorado the win.
But the play is currently under consideration.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:44 PM EDT
Touchdown in Colorado!
The Buffaloes scored first in overtime, Micah Welch tucking it in from one yard out.
They’re leading 38-31 and Baylor will have a chance to tie the game.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:42 PM EDT
Meanwhile, in Provo, as the clock ticked down in the first half, Kansas State was leading BYU 6-3 and points were key.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:35 PM EDT
Colorado vs. Baylor goes into overtime!
In one of the most incredible endings you’ll ever see, Colorado sent the game into overtime.
More football continues in Boulder at 31-31.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:32 PM EDT
Final: Tennessee 25, Oklahoma 15
The Vols were winning early in the SEC and Josh Heupel’s return to Norman was a success.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:32 PM EDT
Touchdown in Colorado!
Unbelievable! Shedul Sanders finds LaJontae Wester in the end zone on the last play of regular time!
An incredible 43 yard throw and catch!
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:30 PM EDT
Oh, and Will Shepard dropped what would have been a game-tying TD pass from Shedul Sanders.
He gets behind the defender but is unsuccessful. 2 seconds left. The ball is at Baylor’s 43-yard line.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:27 PM EDT
Colorado’s Rise
The Buffaloes made inroads into Baylor University’s territory, but spent a lot of time doing so.
It’s near midfield with just 18 seconds left and CU’s timeout has expired.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:19 PM EDT
Touchdown Oklahoma
It’s too late, but Michael Hawkins leads the Sooners to a touchdown, and with a 10-point lead still, that should be enough.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:16 PM EDT
Baylor misses field goal
Baylor got within field goal range, but Isaiah Hankins missed a shot from 45 yards out, which would have all but sealed the win for the Bears.
With 2 minutes and 16 seconds remaining in the game, the score remained down by one point, 31-24.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:11 PM EDT
Final: Miami 50, South Florida 15
Cam Ward passed for 404 yards, three touchdowns and one interception as Miami built a lead late in the second half.
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11:07 PM EDT
Tennessee adds FG
A turnover on downs led to a time-waster and a field goal, and the Vols now led by 16 points.
There are 3 minutes and 35 seconds remaining.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:06 PM EDT
Baylor takes the lead!
Sawyer Robertson dropped a pass to Hal Presley for a 24-yard touchdown.
Baylor takes lead over Colorado 31-24 with 5:43 left in the game.
Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11:03 PM EDT
Oklahoma turns over on downs
Well, that was pretty much it for the Sooners. Michael Hawkins threw a pass on fourth down that went over the receiver’s head and Oklahoma appeared to run out the clock.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:01 PM EDT
Colorado pushed deep into Baylor territory, but lost momentum when Shedell Sanders was sacked on fourth down.
Baylor ball, tie score.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 PM EDT
OU gets the ball back for 13 points.
The Sooners’ defense forced them to get the ball back at their own 27-yard line, and Hawkins expressed his desire to move the ball on the final drive, so it will be interesting to see if he can lead Oklahoma back with just over six minutes left in the game.
