Top 25 roundup: Kansas stuns No. 6 BYU, handing Cougars first loss

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No. 6 BYU 13, Kansas 17

Devin Neal rushed for two touchdowns, including the game-winning score set up by a punt that struck a BYU player, helping Kansas pull off a surprising upset in Provo. Neal’s 52 rushing yards made him the first Jayhawk to surpass 4,000 career rushing yards. BYU, now tied with Colorado atop the Big 12 standings, faces a significant drop in Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings.

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No. 1 Oregon 16, Wisconsin 13

Oregon narrowly avoided an upset in Madison as Atticus Sappington nailed a 24-yard field goal with 2:36 remaining, capping a 10-point fourth-quarter comeback. Dillon Gabriel scrambled for a key first down on the Ducks’ final drive to keep their unbeaten season alive. Wisconsin, battling for bowl eligibility, suffered its third straight loss.


No. 2 Ohio State 31, Northwestern 7

Carnell Tate hauled in two touchdowns while Quinshon Judkins added two short rushing scores to lead Ohio State past Northwestern at Wrigley Field. The Buckeyes’ dynamic passing attack helped them score 31 unanswered points after an early deficit, improving to 9-1 and strengthening their bid for a College Football Playoff spot.


No. 3 Texas 20, Arkansas 10

Quinn Ewers passed for two touchdowns and Jaydon Blue rushed for 83 yards as Texas leaned on its defense to hold off Arkansas in a pivotal SEC clash. Despite six sacks on Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green, the Longhorns struggled to find offensive rhythm but remain on track for the SEC Championship Game in their debut season in the conference.


No. 4 Penn State 49, Purdue 10

Drew Allar delivered a near-flawless performance with three touchdowns and no interceptions, leading Penn State to a resounding victory over struggling Purdue. Tight end Tyler Warren totaled eight catches for 127 yards and two touchdowns. The Boilermakers extended their losing streak to nine games, unable to compete with Penn State’s balanced attack.


No. 12 Georgia 31, No. 7 Tennessee 17

Carson Beck threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, while Nate Frazier added a rushing score as Georgia kept its playoff hopes alive with a bounce-back victory. Tennessee’s four-game win streak came to an end as Nico Iamaleava struggled under pressure, managing just 167 yards and a single touchdown.


No. 8 Notre Dame 35, Virginia 14

Jeremiyah Love rushed for 137 yards, including a spectacular 76-yard touchdown run, to propel Notre Dame to its eighth consecutive win. Riley Leonard added three touchdown passes as the Fighting Irish overwhelmed Virginia, whose quarterback struggles continued with Anthony Colandrea benched after a rough first half.


No. 10 Alabama 52, Mercer 7

Jalen Milroe accounted for three touchdowns and Ryan Williams added two scores as Alabama dismantled Mercer in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide’s defense held Mercer to just 202 total yards, ensuring a dominant performance in their final non-conference game of the regular season.

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No. 13 Boise State 42, San Jose State 21

Ashton Jeanty powered Boise State with 159 rushing yards and three touchdowns as the Broncos erased an early 14-0 deficit to defeat San Jose State. Walker Eget threw for 446 yards for the Spartans, but two costly interceptions allowed Boise State to remain in the driver’s seat for a potential Group of 5 playoff berth.


No. 14 SMU 38, Boston College 28

Kevin Jennings threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns, leading SMU to another ACC victory. Jordan Hudson caught seven passes for 99 yards and a score as the Mustangs improved to 9-1 in their debut ACC season. Boston College struggled to keep pace, despite Grayson James’ 237 passing yards in his first start.


No. 15 Texas A&M 38, New Mexico State 3

Marcel Reed threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score, helping Texas A&M cruise past New Mexico State. The Aggies rebounded from their loss to South Carolina two weeks ago, keeping alive hopes for a strong finish to the season.


Arizona State 24, No. 16 Kansas State 14

Sam Leavitt threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns as Arizona State handed Kansas State its third conference loss of the season. The Sun Devils’ defense came up big, forcing two turnovers and holding Kansas State to just 40 yards rushing in the first half.


No. 17 Colorado 49, Utah 24

Shedeur Sanders threw for 340 yards and three touchdowns, and Travis Hunter shined on both sides of the ball as Colorado rolled over Utah. The Buffaloes remain in the hunt for a Big 12 title, with standout performances from LaJohntay Wester and Drelon Miller aiding the dominant win.


New Mexico 38, No. 18 Washington State 35

Devon Dampier’s late 1-yard touchdown run capped a thrilling comeback as New Mexico shocked Washington State. Dampier rushed for 193 yards and three scores, carrying the Lobos to their fifth win of the season and a potential bowl berth.


Stanford 38, No. 19 Louisville 35

Emmet Kenney’s 52-yard field goal as time expired lifted Stanford to a dramatic upset over Louisville, snapping a six-game losing streak. Ashton Daniels threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns, while freshman receiver Emmett Mosley V added 168 receiving yards and three scores.


No. 20 Clemson 24, Pittsburgh 20

Cade Klubnik’s electrifying 50-yard touchdown run in the final minutes secured a hard-fought road win for Clemson. Klubnik also threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns, while Pitt’s comeback attempt fell short despite 350 passing yards from Nate Yarnell.


No. 21 South Carolina 34, No. 23 Missouri 30

LaNorris Sellers threw five touchdowns, including a game-winning pass with 15 seconds left, to lead South Carolina to a thrilling victory. The Tigers’ ground game excelled with Nate Noel rushing for 150 yards, but it wasn’t enough to counter South Carolina’s late heroics.

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Florida 27, No. 22 LSU 16

DJ Lagway passed for 226 yards and a touchdown as Florida snapped LSU’s losing streak. The Gators’ defense dominated, tallying seven sacks and holding the Tigers to just 16 points in a pivotal SEC matchup.


No. 25 Tulane 35, Navy 0

Makhi Hughes ran for two touchdowns and Tulane’s defense delivered a masterclass performance, shutting out Navy to clinch a spot in the AAC title game. Quarterback Darian Mensah contributed two touchdown passes and a rushing score in the dominant win.

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