At the start of last season, No. Powered through a 51-45 victory against No. 16 Wake Forest that may represent a significant turning point in the Tigers' attempt to return to the top of the ACC and University Soccer. Playoff.
The face of Clemson's problems on offense, junior quarterback DJ Uiagalelei threw for 371 yards and five touchdowns to keep pace with Wake Forest's Sam Hartman, who finished with 337 yards and a school-record six touchdowns.
Uiagalelei's performance was the best since his first year when he made two excellent starts as a replacement for the injured Trevor Lawrence. Second-year running back Will Shipley rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown, his seventh.
Let's talk about a change in the conversation: Clemson could now face more problems on defense than offense after failing to keep Hartman and the Demon Deacons a secret.
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A skinny, inexperienced secondary is the Tigers' weakest link after allowing at least 250 passing yards for the third straight game. Wake is the third team to throw at least four touchdowns without an interception against the Dabo Swinney-coached Clemson and the second with six touchdowns, joining Ohio State in the 2021 Sugar Bowl.
Wake's veteran offensive line primarily controlled even a highly talented defensive front. However, this group intensified late in the fourth quarter with a potent passing game behind quarterback Devin Leary.
If the offense puts up another solid performance and the defense bounces back against an elite opponent, the Tigers will have earned a spot among the top four teams in the country.
Tennessee has 39 touchdowns and just three interceptions since he arrived in Knoxville, including 349 yards and two touchdowns against the Gators. Tennessee had beaten Florida just once since 2005.
The most fantastic story in college football continues: Kansas remained undefeated in beating Duke 35-27 behind another red-hot Saturday from quarterback Jalon Daniels, who has clawed his way into contention for the Heisman Trophy. , rushed for a team-leading 83 yards and had five touchdowns, giving him 15 touchdowns and just one turnover on the year. Picked for improvement in coach.
Lance Leipold's second year but still topping four wins, the Jayhawks are now headed for bowl eligibility, and Leipold has become one of the best coaches on the market.
Texas A&M
Facing a very early elimination from the SEC and the playoff race, A&M salvaged a passable September by narrowly beating No. 10 Arkansas 23-21.
It was easy to imagine what would have happened with a second loss, beginning with more vigorous calls for Jimbo Fisher to hand over playmaking duties for his perked up with a turn to quarterback Max Johnson, who has done well protecting the ball and making plays with his legs.
Rocky started under manager Marcus Freeman. Like Clemson, a shaky offense sparked a key win Notre Dame gained 576 yards, 287 rushings, and beat North Carolina 45-32 for a second straight victory after losing to Ohio State and Marshall to open the year.
It is Behind a great game plan from coordinator Tommy Rees, the quarterback.
Baylor
Beating previously undefeated Iowa State 31-24 affirms No. 17 Baylor's spot among the top Big 12 teams and clarifies the conference race heading into October.
The victory also saw a rebound from first-year starting quarterback Blake Shapen, who struggled in the Bears' loss to No. 23 Brigham Young and last week's win against Texas State,
The worst team in the country? At a minimum, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Florida International, and New Mexico have companies near the bottom.
Facing a miserable situation from his predecessor, new Colorado State coach Jay Norvell will need some time to get the Rams back to respectability after losing 41-10 at home to Sacramento State.
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