Week 4 of the college football season marked the start of conference play for many teams and it didn’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.
In the afternoon game, 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.
Then Colorado delivered the excitement of the night. Shedell Sanders scored a touchdown in the final seconds to send the Buffaloes into overtime, where they won as Colorado fans stormed the field not once but twice. And then No. 6 Tennessee handily beat No. 15 Oklahoma in a showdown in Norman.
Here are the winners and losers from Week 4 of college football.
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Sunday, September 22, 2024, 12:59 a.m. EDT
K-State kicks a field goal.
Kansas State went 64 yards in 12 plays in 5 minutes, 29 seconds, but ultimately had to settle for a short field goal.
That cut BYU’s lead to 31-9 with 5:12 left in the third quarter.
Sunday, September 22, 2024, 12:34 a.m. EDT
BYU punt return touchdown!
Parker Kingston initially dropped the punt return, but then picked it up and ran it 93 yards for an incredible score.
The Cougars are coming off a big win in Provo, leading 31-6 early in the third quarter.
Sunday, September 22, 2024, 12:29 a.m. EDT
Here’s the interception that led to BYU’s final touchdown:
Sunday, September 22, 2024, 12:25 a.m. EDT
BYU got an interception and then a TD.
BYU’s Harrison Taggart intercepted Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson on the opening drive of the second half.
Two plays later, BYU reached the end zone on a pass from Jake Retzlaff to Darius Lassiter.
The Cougars are leading No. 13 Kansas State, 24-6, and an upset could be on the cards.
Sunday, September 22, 2024, 12:04 a.m. EDT
Halftime: BYU 17, KSU 6
The Wildcats looked to have the victory under their belt until two turnovers late in the game changed everything.
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.
