by Week 5 of college football The season is in full swing on Saturday with a few upsets already in the books.
Currently, there’s a matchup on FOX between No. 9 Oklahoma State and No. 16 Baylor, while No. 2 Alabama battles No. 20 Arkansas. QB Bryce Young left with an apparent shoulder injury and is questionable to return.
Earlier on FOX, No. 4 Michigan hit the road and kept its perfect record alive after defeating Iowa by double digits, while Illinois dominated Wisconsin in Brett Bielema’s first return to Madison.
Elsewhere, No. 14 Ole Miss won its 13th straight at home after taking down No. 7 Kentucky, Purdue upset No. 21 Minnesota in Minneapolis and TCU pulled off a huge upset over No. 18 of Oklahoma to Texas.
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Capping things off tonight, No. 5 Clemson battles No. 10 NC State in a very important ACC tilt (7:30 p.m. ET).
Here are the top games from Saturday’s action-packed Week 5 board!
No. 9 Oklahoma State at No. 16 Baylor
Front and back
Baylor opened the scoring with one field goal, but the Bears’ lead was short-lived. Oklahoma State took over after QB Spencer Sanders connected with Bryson Green for an 8-yard rushing touchdown.
Bryson Green makes a ridiculous grab in the end zone
The Oklahoma State Cowboys took a 7-3 lead over the Baylor Bears after Bryson Green made a ridiculous leap in the end zone.
Calling home!
Oklahoma State’s defense clicked on all cylinders early, picking up a fuse in the second trimester. The Cowboys then extended their lead after Jaden Nixon returned a second-half punt 98 yards to the house.
Oklahoma State leads 23-3 over Baylor
The Oklahoma State Cowboys extended their lead to 23-3 after Jaden Nixon returned the opening kickoff of the second half 98 yards for a TD.
Making plays
Baylor responded with a power play as QB Blake Shapen connected with Monaray Baldwin for a 49-yard score to close the gap, 23-10.
Blake Sappens makes a perfect pass to Monaray Baldwin
Blake Shapens throws a perfect pass to Monaray Baldwin for a 49-yard TD.
Highlight reel!
Oklahoma State’s offense didn’t let off the gas, me one miraculous catch after another in the second half.
Unreal catch sets up a TD at Oklahoma State vs. Baylor
Spencer Sanders sets up a 1-yard touchdown run by Dominic Richardson.
Incredible
Baylor scored a 70-yard touchdown on fourth-and-5 from its own 30 when Baldwin zoomed through the Oklahoma State secondary en route to the end zone. Just like that, it was one eight point game.
Blake Shapen connects with Monaray Baldwin on a 70-yard TD
The Baylor Bears cut the Oklahoma State Cowboys’ lead to eight after Blake Shapen’s 70-yard TD pass to Monaray Baldwin and a two-point conversion.
No. 2 Alabama at No. 20 Arkansas
High tide
Alabama wideout Kobe Prentiss went 47 yards and ran to give the Crimson Tide their first lead.
Young exits the game
The Heisman Trophy winner left the game early in the second quarter with an apparent shoulder injury. Young entered the injury scene before heading to the locker room. Backup QB Jalen Milroe entered the game for Alabama.
Rally
After trailing 28-0, the Razorbacks scored 23 straight points, including a run perfect kick inside to make it a five-point game heading into the fourth quarter. The Crimson Tide finally responded early in the fourth, as a 77-yard run by Milroe set up a 3-yard TD run by Jase McClellan to make it 35-23.
No. 4 Michigan 27, Iowa 14
It’s getting hard
Wolverines receiver Ronnie Bell took off for a 16-yard run to put Michigan in it early.
Michigan added two field goals in the second quarter to extend its lead to 13-0 heading into the break.
Ronnie Bell completes an impressive opening drive for the Wolverines
Ronnie Bell reverses and completes an impressive opening drive for the Michigan Wolverines to take an early 7-0 lead over the Iowa Hawkeyes.
The shutout continues
Michigan QB JJ McCarthy connected with running back Donovan Edwards for a 12-yard score on the Wolverines’ first possession of the third quarter, seemingly breaking the game open.
JJ McCarthy finds Donovan Edwards in the back of the end zone
QB JJ McCarthy finds RB Donovan Edwards in the back of the end zone to push the Michigan Wolverines lead to 20-0 over the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Iowa is coming
The Hawkeyes avoided a shutout at home after Kaleb Johnson got into the end zone on a 2-yard rush.
It wasn’t enough to spark a comeback, however, as the No. 4-ranked Wolverines cruised to an easy win.
Kaleb Johnson gets Iowa on the board against Michigan
Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson reaches the end zone to get the Hawkeyes on the board.
No. 14 Ole Miss 22, No. 7 Kentucky 19
Very tough
Ole Miss RB Zach Evans forced his way through the Wildcats defense to give the Rebels an early lead, 7-0.
At home!
Ole Miss’ backs showed in the first quarter. Freshman Quinshon Judkins took off 48 yards for a touchdown, good for a 14-0 lead after a Kentucky field goal.
Wheels!
Barion Brown got Kentucky into action, capping the first quarter with an 85-yard punt return. The big gain gave the Wildcats great field position, and they scored in the next game to close the gap, 14-6.
One score game
After the The rebels took a fuse and added another field goal in the second quarter, the Wildcats cut their deficit to 19-12 on a quick pass from Will Levis to Tayvion Robinson just before halftime.
Tied up
In the third quarter, Levis found Jordan Dingle for a 17-yard score to tie the score.
Seal the deal
Ole Miss added a field goal in the fourth quarter to take the lead, but Kentucky came right back down the field. Brown put the Wildcats in the red zone with less than a minute left, but the Rebels defense forced another turnover to seal the victory.
No. 14 Ole Miss seals upset win over No. 7 Kentucky
The Rebels beat the Wildcats after Ole Miss’ Jared Ivey forces a fumble and Tavius Robinson recovers.
Illinois 34, Wisconsin 10
Grabbed!
Wisconsin took an early lead against Illinois thanks to a miraculous catch by Isaac Guerredo.
Graham Mertz connects with Isaac Guerendo for a 21-yard TD
Wisconsin Badgers QB Graham Mertz completed a 21-yard pass to Isaac Guerendo for a touchdown. The Badgers lead the Illinois Fighting Illini 7-0.
INT-turned-TD
QB Graham Mertz’s pass was intercepted on the Badgers side of the field, which led to a tying touchdown on the following drive for Illinois, courtesy of QB Tommy DeVito.
Tommy Devito punches in QB sneak to tie Wisconsin
Illinois was tied 7-7 with Michigan after Tommy Devito punched in a QB sneak.
On a roll
DeVito knocked inside back score to put Illinois up by double digits. Meanwhile, the special teams unit came up big in the third quarter, recovering a fumbled Wisconsin kickoff in the red zone.
It’s gone, it’s gone, it’s gone!
Chase Brown extended Illinois’ lead with a monster 49-yarder midway through the third quarter and the Fighting Illini secured the road win.
Chase Brown breaks free for a 49-yard TD
Illinois took a 31-10 lead over Wisconsin after Chase Brown ran for a 49-yard touchdown.
BEST OF THE REST:
One hand engagement
Liberty wideout Jaivian Lofton caught an impressive 34-yard touchdown pass from QB Kaidon Salter to give the Flames an early lead over Old Dominion.
Disturbance alert!
TCU got off to a dream start against No. 18 Oklahoma, jumping out to a 17-point first-quarter lead over the Sooners. QB Max Duggan showed his speed on a 67-yard score after throwing two TDs before that.
TCU continued to dominate and lead by 31 points to start the second half. Short QB Dillon Gabriel left Saturday’s game after the reception a huge hit by TCU linebacker Jamoi Hodge, who was sacked for targeting.
The Horned Frogs completed the blowout, 55-24.
Spoilermakers
Unranked Purdue ran for 160 yards on the road to defeat PJ Fleck’s No. 21 Golden Gophers. The game was sealed with a fourth quarter interception by Cam Allen, his second of the game.
e.g. battle
Double coverage? Not a problem for Zay Flowers. The Boston College wideout rolled on this monster pass from QB Phil Jurkovec to put the Eagles ahead of Louisville at home.
Go to the races
Miami Redhawks QB Aveon Smith ran 73 yards for a game-tying touchdown against Buffalo.
SUBSEQUENTLY:
No. 10 NC State at No. 5 Clemson (7:30 p.m. ET)
North Carolina State Wolfpack
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Clemson Tigers
CLEM
-7.0
-278
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