College football has had back-to-back Saturdays with a plethora of upsets. Will we see even more chaos in Week 9?
The slate opened with No. 13 Texas Tech winning a Big 12 gem 34-26 over No. 22 Arizona, while Iowa absolutely destroyed No. 25 Wisconsin in a 30-0 shutout and No. 5 Notre Dame took care of business with a 35-13 victory over Navy.
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The “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” was supposed to be the afternoon marquee, but No. 3 Georgia beat No. 17 Florida in a blowout and No. 4 Indiana got all it could handle from Minnesota. Elsewhere, No. 6 Utah remained undefeated on the road at Cincinnati in another one-sided affair.
In the nightcap, No. 2 Ohio State is without Julian Sayin on the road against USC and will have to face the Trojans with a backup quarterback while Clemson and Florida State face off in a grudge match where each coach desperately needs a win.
Follow along below for Week 9 highlights, analysis and more.
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The two big matches from the evening window return for the second half. Can teams No. 1 and 2 avoid surprises?
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Caleb Hawkins’ 75-yard touchdown run puts Oklahoma State within 3. This was a fun shootout with Iowa State.
Iowa State 31, Oklahoma State 28
The Hurricanes got a huge share on a 40-yard run from Darian Mensah to Cooper Barkate, but they were just able to reach the end zone as time expired in the first half.
Miami started with the ball, so North Carolina will have it first when we return to action.
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The Trojans scored another basket just before halftime and they had the No. 2 Buckeyes squarely on alert.
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Maraad Watson, listed at 333 pounds, runs 61 yards for this fumble recovery TD. Texas leads Mississippi State 17-0 at halftime.
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The Buckeyes had the ball inside the 1 but were unable to reach the end zone after a false start penalty pushed them back. Still no TD today for OSU at the end of the 1st half.
USC 17, Ohio State 9
The Tar Heels tied things up again after a long drive ended with a touchdown pass from Billy Edwards to Jelani Thurman.
We have a football game in Chapel Hill, folks!
UNC 14, Miami 14
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USC RB King Miller loses the ball and OSU’s Earl Little Jr. jumps on it for a well-deserved turnover as the Trojans move the ball again.
The Canes are back in the end zone after a beautifully designed play. Darian Mensah hit Mark Fletcher on a screen pass and the running back went 31 yards for the touchdown.
Miami 14, UNC 7
The Tar Heels tied it with Miami after capping an 11-play, 84-yard touchdown drive with an 8-yard TD pass from Billy Edwards Jr. to Jelani Thurman.
UNC 7, Miami 7
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Southern Cal continues to move the ball well against a tough OSU defense. Ryon Sayeri’s 54-yard field goal adds to the lead.
USC 17, Ohio State 6
We’ve reached the end of the first quarter and the Tar Heels are on the move. They have just passed the 50 mark after four consecutive successes by Billy Edwards Jr.
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A long drive ends in another onside kick for the Buckeyes. So far it’s been TDs for the Trojans and field goals for OSU.
USC 14, Ohio State 6
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Jamal Polite Jr. had a highlight reel in the end zone for a 43-yard touchdown to put Iowa State ahead of Oklahoma State 21-14.
It wasn’t an eventful few possessions for Miami, but the Tar Heels got the ball back at their 16 with just over 2 minutes left in the first quarter.
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Waymond Jordan breaks loose for a 9-yard TD run and the Trojans extend the lead.
USC 14, Ohio State 3
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Trent Mosley’s 44-yard punt return, plus a 15-yard personal foul on Ohio State, puts the Trojans at the OSU 31 to begin the drive.
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Darian Mensah to Malachi Toney for a 2-yard touchdown to cap the Canes’ first drive of the game. We’ve seen this connection many times before.
Miami 7, UNC 0
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