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 started the game by thoroughly dominating conference rival North Carolina State, scoring 45 points in the first half to handily win the game and prove they 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.
Here are the biggest matches remaining on Saturday.
(All times are Eastern time and all odds are from BetMGM.)
Time: 3:30 PM | TV: CBS | Line: USC -6 | Total: 44.5
Michigan is expected to start Alex Orji at quarterback against the Trojans after Davis Warren started the first three games but was largely ineffective. The Wolverines will likely field a run-heavy attack that will test a suddenly very aggressive USC defense.
Time: 4pm | TV: Fox | Line: Oklahoma State -2.5 | Total: 52.5
After missing Utah’s Week 3 win over Utah State, Cameron Rising is expected to play against the Cowboys, which will be big news for who sits atop the Big 12 standings. Utah was considered a slight favorite earlier this week, but the Cowboys are favored at home.
Time: 7:30 PM | TV: ABC | Line: Tennessee -7 | Total: 57.5
Former Oklahoma QB and assistant coach Josh Heupel returns to Norman as the Volunteers’ head coach on Saturday night. UT QB Niko Iamareva is the Heisman Trophy frontrunner based on his play so far, and that high-powered offense will put pressure on Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold to get things going in the passing game.
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Saturday, September 21, 2024 3:27 PM PDT
Utah State adds field goal on long run by Bernard
Micah Bernard got another big chunk play for Utah, rushing 61 yards deep into OSU territory, but the Cowboys defense held on and forced another Utah field goal attempt, this time by Cole Becker, to put Utah up by 10.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 3:20 PM PDT
The Cowboys benched starting quarterback Alan Bowman and replaced him with Garrett Rangel, who has yet to find his form.
There’s just over five minutes left in the third quarter for Stillwater.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 3:17 PM PDT
While not the most prolific matchup, Arizona State came within a touchdown of beating Texas thanks to the legs of Cam Skattebue. Check out these two plays:
Saturday, September 21, 2024 3:12 PM PDT
USC gains a TD!
The Trojans then got a touchdown pass when Miller Moss found a wide open Jay Fair.
Great streak for USC! Michigan leads 20-17.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 3:11 PM PDT
Utah and Oklahoma State entered the second half with Isaac Wilson breaking through a monster 48-yard scramble to get into the Oklahoma State red zone, but Utah couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity as kicker Cole Becker missed a 36-yard field goal attempt.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 3:10 PM PDT
USC fumbles and gets a first down?
A lot happened on this play: USC’s Miller Moss fumbled, Michigan recovered the ball, then USC got the ball back.
This counts as a change of possession and the Trojans get a new down. Chaos!
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM PDT
Michigan Pick 6!
Just when it seemed like USC was gaining momentum, Michigan All-American cornerback Will Johnson returned a Miller Moss interception 42 yards to reach the end zone.
After the PAT was blocked, Michigan led 20-10.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:54 PM PDT
Here are some potential upsets to watch:
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:48 PM PDT
USC touchdown!
Miller Moss threw a pass to Duce Robinson in the back of the end zone to cap off a great drive for the Trojans.
Michigan’s lead narrows to 14-10
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:47 PM PDT
SMU is dominating TCU early on in the Battle of the Iron Skillet.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:42 PM PDT
Coming back from halftime in Ann Arbor, USC has had some long, productive drives, approaching the red zone and relying mainly on the arm of Miller Moss.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:38 PM PDT
Halftime: Utah 10, OSU 3
The Cowboys decided it was better to run out the clock than to let it run and make another mistake, allowing Utah to lead at halftime and score first in the second half.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:36 PM PDT
Interception OSU!
The Cowboys got the ball back moments later after a forced throw by Isaac Wilson, and both teams might want to take a knee at halftime and rethink their strategies.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:34 PM PDT
Interception Utah!
The Cowboys were desperately trying to move the ball down the field to close the lead before halftime, but Alan Bowman’s forced pass attempt was intercepted by Alaka’i Gilman.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:32 PM PDT
OSU recovers the fumble!
Micah Bernard caught a swing pass but lost control of the ball, giving the Cowboys the ball back.
There’s just under a minute left in the first half.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:16 PM PDT
USC had -16 rushing yards at halftime.
Minus 16 yards!
Michigan has 199.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:15 PM PDT
Oklahoma State misses field goal
The Cowboys continued to drive solidly until Utah’s defense tightened up and Logan Ward’s 46-yard field goal went wide right.
Utah still leads 10-3.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:12 PM PDT
Halftime: Michigan 14, USC 3
Alas, one of USC’s most promising drives of the game ended with Miller Moss being sacked, and time quickly expired in the first half.
The Trojans were on the brink of field goal range but missed.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:09 PM PDT
Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:06 PM PDT
Touchdown in Utah!
Utah faced a fourth-and-four drive in Oklahoma State territory, with QB Isaac Wilson making a bold run to get a first down. Three plays later, Brant Kuite took a wildcat snap out of the backfield for a touchdown.