The first top-10 matchup of the season was a lopsided blowout, but we got our first major upset of the season Saturday.
No. 5 Notre Dame was stunned at home by Northern Illinois, 16-14. The Huskies drove down for a 35-yard field goal by Kanon Woodill with just over 30 seconds left in the game and then blocked the Irish’s own attempt to win it as time expired.
In the marquee showdown Saturday, No. 3 Texas left no doubt as to which team is the contender against No. 10 Michigan, blowing out the Wolverines 31-12 at the Big House.
Elsewhere, Kansas State survived against Tulane after a controversial finish and Oklahoma State rallied back to beat Arkansas in double overtime.
Below are the best games left. Scroll down to follow all the action live.
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV: NBC | Line: Nebraska -6.5 | Total: 55.5
The Huskers showed serious signs of life in Week 1 as true freshman QB Dylan Raiola had a fantastic college debut. Colorado had a hard time putting away North Dakota State, but got standout performances from two-way star Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
The crowd in Lincoln will surely be raucous and the game should be a high-flying affair.
No. 14 Tennessee vs. No. 24 NC State
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV: ABC | Line: Tennessee -9.5 | Total: 60.5
Both teams got wins over FCS opponents in Week 1 but they were drastically different. NC State struggled mightily against Western Carolina. Tennessee blitzed Chattanooga and quickly made it clear the Mocs had no chance.
Given Tennessee’s passing attack, NC State’s chances hinge on its defense playing much better than it did in Week 1.
Boise State at No. 7 Oregon
Time: 10 p.m. ET | TV: Peacock | Line: Oregon -19.5 | Total: 61.5
Both teams had more trouble than expected against their opponents in Week 1. Boise State needed a 21-point run to put Georgia Southern away and Oregon eked out a 24-14 win over Idaho.
Ashton Jeanty went off for 267 yards and six touchdowns in the Broncos’ opener, and he’ll surely be the focus for Oregon’s defense. New Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel was 41-of-49 passing in Week 1 but averaged just 7.6 yards an attempt.
Live89 updates
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A marathon 12-play NC State drive to open the game has finally ended with a punt. Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee will get their hands on the ball for the first time with 8 minutes left in the first.
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Colorado got a big kick return into Nebraska territory but can’t cash in as Nebraska gets the stop on 4th and short.
This Buffaloes offensive line is struggling right now.
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Touchdown Nebraska!
Nebraska takes advantage of its great starting field position, marches right down for a score.
Dante Dowdell ran it it from 12 yards out. Huskers lead 7-0.
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Randy Moss has gotta be proud of his alma mater for this catch by Marshall’s Christian Fitzpatrick:
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Nebraska sacks Shedeur Sanders on 3rd and long and that drive goes nowhere. Colorado to punt
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We’re underway in Lincoln for this fascinating matchup between Colorado and Nebraska.
Shedeur Sanders and Colorado gets the ball first.
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Cam Ward, Miami cruising again
Miami leads Florida A&M 25-6 at the half and new Hurricanes QB Cam Ward is continuing to ball out.
He’s 14/17 for 218 yards and 3 TDs passing.
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While all eyes were on the upset in South Bend, Cal was busy pulling off its own upset at Auburn.
Golden Bears won 21-14 after forcing five Auburn turnovers.
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Final: Iowa State 20, Iowa 19
The late field goal by Kyle Konrardy is the difference and the Cyclones win the CyHawk Trophy!
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ISU takes lead!
Iowa State just took the lead on Iowa with a 54-yard field goal with just 6 seconds left in the game.
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Northern Illinois stuns Notre Dame, 16-14
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Northern Illinois stuns Notre Dame!
Notre Dame had a long field goal attempt to win the game, but the Huskies blocked the kick and win the game, 16-14. What a win for NIU!
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NIU takes the lead!
Huskies kicker Kanon Woodill drills a 35-yard field goal to put his team up 16-14 with 31 seconds left.
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NIU converts on fourth down
The Huskies were facing a fourth-and-2 at the Notre Dame 31 and decided to go for it. Ethan Hampton scrambled and just got the first down on the sideline. There’s under 2 minutes remaining in the game and the Huskies are now in field goal range.
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Northern Illinois INT!
Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard just threw a pick to NIU’s Amariyun Knighten, who returned it all the way to midfield. The Huskies are down 1 with 5:55 left in the game.
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South Carolina pick-6
The Gamecocks are in the clear.
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Iowa State goes up top
The Cyclones have also worked their way back into things with a long TD catch by Jaylin Noel. It’s now a one-possession game in Iowa.
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Irish make fourth-down stop
Notre Dame holds Northern Illinois on a crucial fourth down with the Huskies nearing field goal range. The Irish will take over at their own 30 with just over 12 minutes left in the game.
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Touchdown Baylor!
With Cameron Rising on the sidelines, Baylor has found new life. The Bears just put together an eight-play drive capped off by a 47-yard catch-and-run by Josh Cameron. The two-point conversion is no good.
