Week 4 College Football Scores

(24) GEORGIA TECH 24 Virginia 7

Georgia Tech outgained the Cavaliers 335-166 with 124 of those total yards coming on two touchdown tosses. Virginia scored its only touchdown off a fumble recovery after being forced to punt on its first eight possessions. The Cavaliers also missed a field goal and fumbled at the Yellow Jackets 39-yard line. Following its first drive of the second half, Georgia Tech had only 34 yards in its final five possessions.

NEVADA 31 Northwestern 21

The Wildcats actually outgained Nevada 368-353 but they committed five turnovers that led to 24 Wolf Pack points including an interception return for a score that sealed the win late in the fourth quarter. Northwestern finished 3-4 inside the redzone but were just 3-7 when crossing the 35-yard line. Northwestern threw for only 122 yards but rushed for 246 yards on 37 carries (6.6 ypc).

(8) Louisville 24 KANSAS STATE 6

The Cardinals put up 401 yards of offense but had three turnovers and also turned the ball over on downs that kept their point total down. Kansas St. had numerous opportunities to score but was stopped on fourth down twice, missed a field goal and threw an interception at the Louisville 14-yard line. The Wildcats finished 3-16 on third down conversions and were 0-2 inside the redzone.

(18) CLEMSON 52 North Carolina 7

Clemson racked up 504 yards of offense and scored touchdowns on five of its first six possessions. The Tar Heels had only 68 total yards in the first three quarters before driving 80 yards in the final period for their only score. The Tigers controlled the clock for over 16 more minutes thanks to 324 yards rushing on 58 carries (5.6 ypc). North Carolina finished with just eight first downs.

(11) VIRGINIA TECH 29 Cincinnati 13

The Bearcats were outgained by just 55 total yards and held a one-point lead heading into the fourth quarter before the Hokies pulled away. Virginia Tech scored on its next two possessions and then returned an interception 72 yards to put the game out of reach. Cincinnati controlled the time of possession by over 10 more minutes but its three turnovers were the ultimate difference.

(6) MICHIGAN 27 Wisconsin 13

Wisconsin and Michigan were tied 10-10 heading into the fourth quarter before the Wolverines scored 17 unanswered points to pull away. Michigan held the Badgers to just 12 yards rushing on 27 carries (0.4 ypc) while going only 4-19 on third and fourth down conversions. The Wolverines were hurt by two interceptions occurring in Wisconsin territory while also missing a fourth down play at the 19-yard line.

PURDUE 27 Minnesota 21

Both teams finished with 421 total yards but the turnovers were the difference as Purdue forced two including an interception in the endzone right before the end of the first half. The Gophers pulled to within six points but the Boilermakers took the ensuing kickoff and drove 93 yards to put the game out of reach. Purdue held the potent Minnesota running game to 194 yards.

(13) Iowa 24 ILLINOIS 7

Iowa only outgained the Illini by 29 yards but Illinois was hurt by four interceptions inside its own territory. 220 of Illinois’ 315 yards came on its final five drives after Iowa had built a 24-0 lead. 17 of the Hawkeyes points came on drives of 35 yards or less. The Illini defense did stiffen in the second half as they forced Iowa to punt on five of its six possessions while allowing just 139 total yards.

(10) GEORGIA 14 Colorado 13

Georgia staked Colorado to a 13-0 lead through three quarters but the Bulldogs rallied and scored the game winning touchdown with just 46 seconds remaining. The Bulldogs missed another opportunity in the fourth quarter as Colorado stopped them at the 12-yard line. The Buffaloes finished with only 46 total yards in the second half after accumulating 267 yards in the opening half.

Kent State 38 BOWLING GREEN 3

Kent St. picked up its second straight upset road victory thanks to six turnovers by the Falcons. 24 of the Golden Flashes 38 points came by way of turnovers. Bowling Green finished with 282 total yards but four drives that totaled 193 yards resulted in just three points. The Golden Flashes rushed for 216 yards on 38 carries (5.7 ypc) and they were a perfect 4-4 inside the redzone.

Tulsa 24 NAVY 23

Tulsa outgained the Midshipmen 444-356 but it took a blocked extra point in overtime to pull out the victory. The Golden Hurricane could have jumped ahead early but missed a 29-yard field goal on their first possession while turning the ball over on downs at the Navy one-yard line on their second possession. Both teams ran well withTulsa gaining 5.3 ypc and Navy gaining 5.5 ypc.

(25) MISSOURI 31 Ohio U 6

Missouri outgained the Bobcats 428-188 but took just an eight-point lead into the break before pulling away in the second half. The defense allowed only 26 total yards in the second half while forcing two turnovers. The Bobcats controlled the time of possession despite having just 43 yards rushing on 30 carries (1.4 ypc). The Tigers did have three turnovers but none resulted in Ohio points.

(2) AUBURN 38 Buffalo 7

Buffalo was able to hang around for a half, going into the break down just 10 points. Auburn came out strong in the second half however as it scored touchdowns on its first three possessions. The Bulls pulled to within 10 points again in the third quarter but the Tigers clamped down on defense, forcing four straight punts and allowing just 17 total yards. Auburn finished with 261 yards rushing on 36 carries (7.2 ypc).

B-Y-U 38 Utah State 0

BYU scored on it first four possessions and never looked back as it outgained the Aggies 441-242. Utah St. had four opportunities inside Cougars territory to avoid the shutout but a missed field goal and two turnovers kept them at zero. BYU gained only 21 yards in its first five possessions of the second half before putting together a 99-yard drive on its final possession. Utah St. was 2-14 on third down conversions.

(20) CALIFORNIA 49 Arizona State 21

Arizona St. actually outgained California 414-409 but mistakes and special teams killed the Sun Devils. Arizona St. took the opening kickoff 76 yards for a touchdown but the Golden Bears scored the next 35 points to put the game out of reach. Overall, California scored 28 points off turnovers including two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns. The Bears also returned a punt 80 yards for a score.

Connecticut 14 INDIANA 7

Connecticut was responsible for the only offensive touchdown in this game as its other score came on an interception return while the lone Hoosiers touchdown came on an 87-yard kickoff return. The Huskies finished with 257 yards rushing on 53 carries (4.8 ypc) while Indiana had zero net yards on 27 carries. Connecticut had three turnovers and a missed field goal while Indiana had four turnovers and two turnovers on downs.

(19) FLORIDA STATE 55 Rice 7

Florida St. finally got its offense in gear as it generated 500 total yards including 287 yards rushing on 38 carries (7.6 ypc). The Owls tied the score at seven after their first possession but they were forced to punt on eight of their next nine possessions. Their final three possessions resulted in two turnovers and a turnover on downs, all in Seminoles territory. Florida St. was in Rice territory in 11 of 13 possessions.

(1) OHIO STATE 28 Penn State 6

Penn St. took a 3-0 lead into halftime and then pulled to within eight points late in the fourth quarter before the Ohio defense took over. The Buckeyes picked off two passes on consecutive possessions and returned both of them for touchdowns. Overall, Penn St. was outgained by only five total yards but two short field goals and a missed field goal took away a possible 21 points.

(7) TEXAS 37 Iowa State 14

This game was delayed for 70 minutes at the end of the third quarter but it mattered none as Texas was already well on its way to victory. Iowa St. passed for 302 yards but could get nothing going on the ground, gaining only 21 yards on 27 carries (0.8 ypc). The Cyclones pulled to within two points midway through the second quarter but Texas scored the final 21 points to seal the win.

Central Michigan 24 EASTERN MICHIGAN 17

Central Michigan outgained the Eagles 452-345 but it took a touchdown and a defensive stop in overtime to pull out the victory. The Chippewas took a seven-point lead with just 1:44 remaining but Eastern Michigan tied the game with only 13 seconds left following a 70-yard drive. This was the third consecutive year that the game was decided in overtime and the first time Central Michigan came out on top.

ARKANSAS 24 Alabama 23

Arkansas won in double overtime thanks to a missed extra point and overall, Alabama missed three field goals from 37 yards or less. The Tide outgained Arkansas 361-269 but 105 of those yards were lost due to the missed kicks. The Razorbacks took a seven-point lead after returning a fumble for a score but Alabama drove 73 yards on the ensuing possession to send the game into overtime.

(15) TENNESSEE 33 Marshall 7

Marshall pulled to within two points late in the second quarter but the Volunteers scored the final 24 points to pull away. The Thundering Herd were able to cross midfield three more times but fumbled once and also missed a field goal. Tennessee was in Marshall territory in all but three of its drives as it finished the game with 434 total yards while the defense allowed just 236 yards.

Air Force 31 WYOMING 24

Air Force never trailed but it had to hold off a late second half rally by the Cowboys to pull out the victory. Wyoming scored on a fumble return in the third quarter and then scored on its next two offensive possessions to pull within a touchdown. The Cowboys got the ball back with 1:32 remaining but coughed it up to end the game. The Falcons finished with 327 yards rushing and 40 yards passing.

(4) West Virginia 27 EAST CAROLINA 10

The Pirates did a great job of slowing down the Mountaineers rushing game, allowing just 153 yards on 42 carries (3.6 ypc) but late miscues on offense killed any chance of an upset. East Carolina was inside the West Virginia 14-yard line on four of its last five possessions but came away with just a field goal. Two turnovers and a turnover on downs left the Pirates with three points on 180 yards.

Washington St 36 STANFORD 10

Washington St. jumped ahead 22-0 and never looked back. The Cougars outgained Stanford 468-195 and held the Cardinal to just 22 yards rushing on 31 carries (0.9 ypc). Washington St. did fumble the ball twice in its first three possessions, both times inside the redzone. Stanford didn’t cross midfield until the second half as it generated only 32 total yards in the opening half.

NEW MEXICO 26 Texas-El Paso 13

New Mexico only outgained the Miners by 48 total yards but it recovered a fumble on the third play of the game that set up a short touchdown drive and also came up with two big fourth down stops. The Lobos were 9-14 on third down conversions and a perfect 4-4 inside the redzone. UTEP went three and out on its first four possessions and fell in a hole it couldn’t recover from. The Miners had 30 yards rushing on 23 carries (1.3 ypc).

Wake Forest 27 OLE MISS 3

Wake Forest won the yardage battle by only 46 total yards but had a short field most of the day. The Deacons average starting field position was its own 41-yard line compared to the 22-yard line for the Rebels. Ole Miss missed a field goal, turned the ball over on downs at the Wake Forest 18-yard line and tossed an interception that set up a one-play, one-yard drive for the Deacons last touchdown.

MARYLAND 14 Florida International 10

Maryland hung on despite getting outgained 310-275. The Golden Panthers had to settle for a short field goal at the start of the fourth quarter and then were stopped at the Maryland nine-yard line on a first and goal after an interception as time expired. Florida International ran 17 less plays and lost the TOP battle by 12 minutes but averaged 5.8 ypp compared to just 3.9 ypp for the Terrapins.

AKRON 33 North Texas 13

The Mean Green actually outgained Akron 287-278 but the Zips jumped out to a 26-0 lead early in the second quarter and coasted the rest of the way. Akron scored touchdowns on its first five drives but managed just 78 total yards in the second half. North Texas had two turnovers inside Zips territory and it also turned the ball over on downs twice at the Akron four-yard line and the eight-yard line.

Mississippi State 16 U-A-B 10

Mississippi St. outgained the Blazers 281-210 but mistakes and lack of execution nearly cost it the game. The Bulldogs had two fumbles inside the UAB 23-yard line and also turned the ball over on downs at the 25-yard line. The Blazers kicked the game-tying field goal with less than two minutes remaining and then got the ball first in overtime but threw an interception which opened the door for the Bulldogs.

SOUTH CAROLINA 45 Florida Atlantic 6

Florida Atlantic scored a touchdown on its opening drive to pull within a point but the Gamecocks ran off the final 38 points for the blowout win. South Carolina outgained the Owls 492-243 and the defense allowed them to cross midfield only twice after that opening score. Florida Atlantic was only 2-14 on third down conversions and finished with only 105 yards through the air.

(21) NEBRASKA 56 Troy 0

Nebraska scored early and often as it registered two touchdowns in every quarter while outgaining the Trojans 597-140. The Huskers rushed for 316 yards on 46 carries (6.9 ypc) and held Troy to just 48 yards on 27 carries (1.8 ypc). Troy crossed midfield only once and that resulted in an interception. Two other turnovers set up a short field for Nebraska who held the Trojans to 1-11 on third down conversions.

(16) OKLAHOMA 59 Middle Tennessee 0

Another blowout saw Oklahoma outgain the Blue Raiders 462-95 in building a 45-0 lead at the break. Middle Tennessee finished with only seven first downs and its furthest penetration was the Oklahoma 42-yard line on its final drive of the game. The Sooners crossed midfield on every possession thanks to their average starting field position of their own 49-yard line.

TEXAS A&M 45 Louisiana Tech 14

Louisiana Tech had a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter following a fumble recovery that set up a 24-yard touchdown run. The Aggies, who had just seven total yards in the opening quarter, ran off the next 38 points and scored on six straight possessions. Texas A&M racked up 489 yards of offense and went a perfect 4-4 inside the redzone. The Bulldogs finished 2-14 on third down conversions.

WASHINGTON 29 U-C-L-A 19

UCLA jumped ahead 16-0 but the Huskies defense took over as it held the Bruins to just 80 yards in the final three quarters. Washington took the lead midway through the fourth quarter and then intercepted a Bruins pass on the very next play and retuned it for a score to pull away. The Bruins got the ball two more times but could manage just two first downs. The Huskies had only 49 yards rushing on 27 carries (1.8 ypc).

KANSAS 13 So Florida 7

Kansas outgained the Bulls 391-309 but it trailed heading into the fourth quarter before two scores put the game away. After a scoreless first half, the Jayhawks took the opening possession of the second half 60 yards to set up a field goal. South Florida responded with the go ahead score before Kansas pulled away. The Bulls had two turnovers inside the Kansas 30-yard line and turned it over on downs at the two-yard line.

SYRACUSE 34 Miami-Ohio 14

Syracuse outgained the RedHawks by just 43 total yards but the defense came up with big stops when needed. The Orange stopped Miami twice on fourth down inside the 35-yard line and also blocked a 35-yard field goal attempt. The defense also returned an interception 27 yards for a touchdown. Syracuse registered eight sacks which dropped the RedHawks net rushing to 31 yards on 29 carries (1.1 ypc).

Army 27 BAYLOR 20

Baylor lost its second straight close game, this one in overtime as it was unable to match an Army touchdown. The Bears tied the game in the final minute of regulation with a 24-yard field goal. Army started the game by getting to the Baylor 19-yard line on its first three possessions but settled for three field goal attempts, making only one. The Bears were hurt by 11 penalties for 107 yards.

WESTERN MICHIGAN 41 Temple 7

Western Michigan held Temple to just 149 total yards and forced four turnovers, two of which led to short touchdown drives in the second half. The Broncos blocked a field goal as time expired in the first half and retuned it for a touchdown. Temple’s only touchdown was set up on a fumbled punt. 13 of the the Owls 14 possessions were five plays or less with 11 of those being 11 yards or fewer.

(5) FLORIDA 26 Kentucky 7

The Wildcats hung around for a half as they trailed by just five points heading into the break. The score should have been a lot worse as the Gators outgained Kentucky 514-249 but they committed two turnovers inside the Wildcats 30-yard line while also turning it over on downs at the 19-yard line. The Wildcats had just 54 total yards in the second half and finished with only 39 yards rushing on 22 carries (1.8 ypc).

(9) L-S-U 49 Tulane 7

The Tigers didn’t dominate as much as the score indicates as they outgained Tulane 373-231 but used two turnovers to set up short touchdown drives. The Green Wave made it inside LSU territory on six of its last eight possessions but two interceptions, a missed field goal and a turnover on downs kept them scoreless until a touchdown on their final drive. LSU was a perfect 7-7 inside the redzone.

NC STATE 17 Boston College 15

The Wolfpack pulled out the improbable victory on a 34-yard touchdown pass with only five seconds remaining. Boston College was down one point early in the fourth quarter and scored a touchdown but missed the two-point conversion which was the ultimate difference. The Eagles outgained NC State by one yard but missed two opportunities inside the Wolfpack 32-yard line with an interception and a turnover on downs.

(22) BOISE STATE 41 Hawaii 34

The offenses dominated as they racked up a combined 991 total yards but it was Hawaii that missed out on numerous chances. The Warriors had three turnovers inside Boise St. territory while turning it over on downs at the Broncos four-yard line. Hawaii pulled to within a touchdown with three minutes remaining but was not able to get the ball back. The Warriors ran 18 fewer plays and outgained Boise St. by 1.6 ypp.

Utah 38 SAN DIEGO ST 7

San Diego St. tied the game at seven late in the first quarter but then Utah scored the final 31 points of the game to pull away. After driving 74 yards for the tying score, the Aztecs crossed midfield only once in their next 10 possessions, gaining just 130 total yards in that span. The Utes turned the ball over twice inside the redzone but did return two of San Diego St.’s five interceptions for touchdowns.

S-M-U 55 Arkansas State 9

The Mustangs racked up 457 yards of offense and held the Indians to just 69 yards rushing on 41 carries (1.7 ypc). Arkansas St. pulled to within a point in the first quarter on a 69-yard touchdown pass but mistakes took over after that. The Indians fumbled the ball four times, twice inside the redzone and their five total turnovers led to 24 SMU points. The Mustangs were 5-5 inside the redzone.

(12) Notre Dame 40 MICHIGAN STATE 37

Notre Dame pulled out a miracle comeback as it scored 19 unanswered points in the fourth quarter including a 27-yard interception return for a score with 2:53 remaining. The Spartans had three turnovers the entire game but all three came on their final three possessions two of which led to touchdowns. Michigan St. got down to the Notre Dame 44-yard line before an interception ended the game.

(3) U-S-C 20 ARIZONA 3

Arizona trailed by just a touchdown early in the fourth quarter despite getting outgained 381-154. The Trojans increased the lead to 10 points and a fumble by the Wildcats late in the period set up a short touchdown drive that put the game away. USC finished 12-18 on third down conversions but missed three scoring opportunities inside the Arizona 30-yard line. The Wildcats had -16 yards rushing on 19 carries (-0.8 ypc).

HOUSTON 34 Oklahoma State 25

The Cougars racked up 509 yards of offense and controlled the time of possession by more than 10 minutes. The Cowboys had two costly fumbles as Houston rallied from a seven-point second half deficit to take a 10-point lead. Oklahoma St. ran 25 less plays but still gained 446 yards on offense and had a whopping 9.1 ypp average. The teams were forced to punt only twice each.

OREGON STATE 38 Idaho 0

Oregon St. held the Vandals to just 185 total yards and seven first downs while forcing six turnovers. The Beavers returned an interception for a score and had a short field the entire game. Oregon St. had 380 yards of offense and finished with just a 5.2 ypp average. Idaho finished with only 57 yards rushing on 24 carries (2.4 ypc) and was 0-10 on third down conversions.

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