College Football
Best photos from Week 5 of the college football season
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![Kentucky fans storm the field after the Wildcats' win over the Florida Gators at Kroger Field.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/f49efa28-7be2-4b07-8fdb-e89352793fc1-USATSI_16880715.jpg?width=660&height=406&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Kentucky fans storm the field after the Wildcats' win over the Florida Gators at Kroger Field.
Jordan Prather, USA TODAY Sports![Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Washington defensive lineman Faatui Tuitele during the second half at Reser Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/cd6205d9-efbd-491c-801d-2cdeb382198c-USATSI_16882469.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Washington defensive lineman Faatui Tuitele during the second half at Reser Stadium.
Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports![Indiana tight end Peyton Hendershot attempts to make a catch as Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith defends during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/d4dfd3ed-f30f-4c05-af99-1515c2b46c8d-USATSI_16882457.jpg?width=660&height=451&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Indiana tight end Peyton Hendershot attempts to make a catch as Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith defends during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium.
Matthew OHaren, USA TODAY Sports![Clemson Tigers players and coaches run down the hill prior to the game against the Boston College Eagles at Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/1dd4b158-070d-486a-8d72-0e8a7b8e3dd8-USATSI_16879797.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Clemson Tigers players and coaches run down the hill prior to the game against the Boston College Eagles at Memorial Stadium.
Adam Hagy, USA TODAY Sports![Alabama defensive lineman D.J. Dale (94) stuffs Ole Miss running back Henry Parrish Jr. (25) on a second-half carry.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/86deb5e6-ef60-48cd-9715-44d1018b408d-2021-10-02_NCAAF6.jpg?crop=2979,2191,x0,y0&width=660&height=486&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Alabama defensive lineman D.J. Dale (94) stuffs Ole Miss running back Henry Parrish Jr. (25) on a second-half carry.
Gary Cosby, USA TODAY Sports![Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) fights through the Ole Miss defense for extra yardage during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/843bd1ce-e542-4641-8610-3f1910fa6825-2021-10-02_NCAAF7.jpg?crop=2773,2117,x0,y128&width=660&height=504&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) fights through the Ole Miss defense for extra yardage during the first half.
Gary Cosby, USA TODAY Sports![Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin wonders what went wrong after a second-half turnover against Alabama.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/b3d30337-8115-409f-b1ef-dfed6b0ffd5d-2021-10-02_NCAAF8.jpg?crop=2388,1694,x0,y141&width=660&height=469&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin wonders what went wrong after a second-half turnover against Alabama.
Butch Dill, USA TODAY Sports![Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) directs the offense at the line of scrimmage against Indiana.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/17ad2fd5-4c57-45f0-8079-cba30ba9d4ce-2021-10-02_NCAAF14.jpg?crop=2149,1400,x1104,y597&width=660&height=430&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) directs the offense at the line of scrimmage against Indiana.
Matthew OHaren, USA TODAY Sports![Penn State defensive tackle (97) celebrates a big stop during the first half against Indiana.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/02de1b9e-7c93-4106-8643-66430e7e5a0f-2021-10-02_NCAAF15.jpg?crop=2827,1955,x559,y51&width=660&height=457&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Penn State defensive tackle (97) celebrates a big stop during the first half against Indiana.
Matthew OHaren, USA TODAY Sports![Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) gets taken down by Boston College defensive tackle Cam Horsley (96) during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/4a5a8e85-79a1-469e-814b-a454207af014-2021-10-02_NCAAF19.jpg?crop=1646,1153,x141,y39&width=660&height=463&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) gets taken down by Boston College defensive tackle Cam Horsley (96) during the first half.
Adam Hagy, USA TODAY Sports![Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) breaks the tackle of Texas A&M defender DeMarvin Leal (8) during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/049eccb9-ba18-43d7-ad21-8f205d3ef72f-2021-10-02_NCAAF20.jpg?crop=2529,1825,x471,y97&width=660&height=477&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) breaks the tackle of Texas A&M defender DeMarvin Leal (8) during the second half.
Thomas Shea, USA TODAY Sports![Kansas State defender Reggie Stubblefield (1) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma Sooners receiver Marvin Mims (17) during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/25b9398d-0f84-4d36-84f4-1e9af5481ad8-2021-10-02_NCAAF2.jpg?crop=4074,2782,x167,y0&width=660&height=451&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Kansas State defender Reggie Stubblefield (1) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma Sooners receiver Marvin Mims (17) during the first half.
Scott Sewell, USA TODAY Sports![LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (11) makes a leaping attempt but can't come up with the catch against Auburn cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (18).](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/4314ddc1-1f3b-489d-8db0-c9b53f1e57be-2021-10-02_NCAAF16.jpg?crop=2327,1688,x182,y119&width=660&height=479&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (11) makes a leaping attempt but can't come up with the catch against Auburn cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (18).
Stephen Lew, USA TODAY Sports![Auburn safety Bydarrius Knighten (19) takes down LSU receiver Kayshon Boutte (1) after a first-half catch.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/5f3e2d75-4e1b-4787-9c97-04e4a47713aa-2021-10-02_NCAAF17.jpg?crop=4470,3460,x1002,y0&width=660&height=511&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Auburn safety Bydarrius Knighten (19) takes down LSU receiver Kayshon Boutte (1) after a first-half catch.
Stephen Lew, USA TODAY Sports![Vanderbilt running back Patrick Smith (42) tries to elude a Connecticut defender during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/f22740b5-1bcd-4b04-b8ac-9c14520819bd-2021-10-02_NCAAF18.jpg?crop=3435,2359,x9,y95&width=660&height=454&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Vanderbilt running back Patrick Smith (42) tries to elude a Connecticut defender during the first half.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports![Texas receiver Xavier Worthy (8) makes a leaping attempt at a catch in front of TCU safety Nook Bradford (28) during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/373b52d3-bfbf-4e4e-a98f-d7c3ff0b4879-2021-10-02_NCAAF9.jpg?crop=3256,2761,x426,y213&width=660&height=560&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Texas receiver Xavier Worthy (8) makes a leaping attempt at a catch in front of TCU safety Nook Bradford (28) during the first half.
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports![Florida State running back Treshaun Ward (8) tries to stiff-arm his way past Syracuse defensive back Aman Greenwood (26) during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/b7705a85-271b-4e5e-bdcf-9c3cf59a82cf-2021-10-02_NCAAF10.jpg?crop=2382,1608,x0,y54&width=660&height=446&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida State running back Treshaun Ward (8) tries to stiff-arm his way past Syracuse defensive back Aman Greenwood (26) during the second half.
Melina Myers, USA TODAY Sports![Syracuse quarterback Garrett Schrader (16) dives over Florida State defensive back Jarrian Jones (7) for extra yardage during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/6577cded-4120-473b-8239-0c5ecfedbe43-2021-10-02_NCAAF11.jpg?crop=3762,2506,x140,y394&width=660&height=440&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Syracuse quarterback Garrett Schrader (16) dives over Florida State defensive back Jarrian Jones (7) for extra yardage during the second half.
Melina Myers, USA TODAY Sports![Ohio State receiver Chris Olave celebrates a second-half touchdown catch against Rutgers.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/ce560bfb-ffe1-4b27-9159-7c5ad1b83ee7-2021-10-02_NCAAF3.jpg?crop=2057,1359,x981,y101&width=660&height=437&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Ohio State receiver Chris Olave celebrates a second-half touchdown catch against Rutgers.
Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY Sports![Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson (5) tries to elude Rutgers defensive back Avery Young (2) after a first-half catch.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/b3789dc7-15cc-48ec-9015-2ec620162c3b-2021-10-02_NCAAF4.jpg?crop=3150,2354,x589,y121&width=660&height=494&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson (5) tries to elude Rutgers defensive back Avery Young (2) after a first-half catch.
Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY Sports![Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (1) gets taken down by a trio of Ohio State defenders during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/256027f0-fe14-422b-bb12-77ce4adde57d-2021-10-02_NCAAF5.jpg?crop=2134,1490,x803,y351&width=660&height=461&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (1) gets taken down by a trio of Ohio State defenders during the first half.
Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY Sports![Michigan State receiver Jayden Reed (1) makes a catch behind Western Kentucky defenders Beanie Bishop (21) and Kaleb Oliver (20) during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/f5114a89-ed22-472c-8920-ce3456d27156-2021-10-02_NCAAF12.jpg?crop=4145,2843,x244,y119&width=660&height=453&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan State receiver Jayden Reed (1) makes a catch behind Western Kentucky defenders Beanie Bishop (21) and Kaleb Oliver (20) during the first half.
Raj Mehta, Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports![West Virginia receiver Winston Wright Jr. (1) gets upended by Texas Tech linebacker Colin Schooler (17) after a second-half catch.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/03/USAT/242574c8-7feb-43f9-b585-384b1eb7593f-2021-10-02_NCAAF13.jpg?crop=3139,2057,x467,y192&width=660&height=433&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
West Virginia receiver Winston Wright Jr. (1) gets upended by Texas Tech linebacker Colin Schooler (17) after a second-half catch.
Ben Queen, USA TODAY Sports![Army running back Braheam Murphy (8) carries the ball against Ball State defenders Clayton Coll (32) and Bryce Cosby (5) during the first half.]](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/d1569a21-3225-4c2e-a1c5-c3634201b65f-2021-10-02_NCAAF1.jpg?crop=2315,1548,x537,y301&width=660&height=442&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Army running back Braheam Murphy (8) carries the ball against Ball State defenders Clayton Coll (32) and Bryce Cosby (5) during the first half.]
Danny Wild, USA TODAY Sports![North Carolina Tar Heels offensive linemen Jordan Tucker (74) and Wisdom Asaboro (77) ring the Victory Bell after the game at Kenan Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/7bdfc03b-653e-4b52-9416-88a5e73857e4-USP_NCAA_Football__Duke_at_North_Carolina-2.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
North Carolina Tar Heels offensive linemen Jordan Tucker (74) and Wisdom Asaboro (77) ring the Victory Bell after the game at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports![North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Khafre Brown (1) attempts to catch the ball as Duke Blue Devils cornerback Josh Blackwell (31) defends in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/a2c05b8e-9fa2-4733-b046-a520443e3c1a-USP_NCAA_Football__Duke_at_North_Carolina.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Khafre Brown (1) attempts to catch the ball as Duke Blue Devils cornerback Josh Blackwell (31) defends in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports![North Carolina Tar Heels players run on to the field at Kenan Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/9994d0b9-9893-44cb-a30f-f91c45327315-USP_NCAA_Football__Duke_at_North_Carolina.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
North Carolina Tar Heels players run on to the field at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports![Charlotte 49ers quarterback Chris Reynolds (3) runs with the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown (30) tries to bring him down in the second half at Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/7dd7bf06-2ba3-4610-8ea8-7344f3260522-USP_NCAA_Football__Charlotte_at_Illinois.jpg?width=660&height=468&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Charlotte 49ers quarterback Chris Reynolds (3) runs with the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown (30) tries to bring him down in the second half at Memorial Stadium.
Ron Johnson, USA TODAY Sports![Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/b91f2eb2-61dd-4832-985f-adcb2fa442ae-USP_NCAA_Football__Michigan_at_Wisconsin.jpg?width=660&height=421&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.
Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports![Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) gets knocked out of bounds by Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Montaric Brown (21) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/0199904a-449f-46ca-b4fa-035d4476dddb-USP_NCAA_Football__Arkansas_at_Georgia.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) gets knocked out of bounds by Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Montaric Brown (21) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium.
Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports![Missouri Tigers wide receiver D'ionte Smith (31) catches a pass against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/597c9927-5db7-487a-93b7-659048bee9f6-USP_NCAA_Football__Tennessee_at_Missouri-3.jpg?width=660&height=476&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Missouri Tigers wide receiver D'ionte Smith (31) catches a pass against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports![Tennessee Volunteers running back Tiyon Evans (8) celebrates after scoring at touchdown against Missouri Tigers defensive back Allie Green IV (24) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/8382c5ee-c18d-45d6-bcf8-e9abaa3b7ed9-USP_NCAA_Football__Tennessee_at_Missouri.jpg?width=660&height=446&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Tennessee Volunteers running back Tiyon Evans (8) celebrates after scoring at touchdown against Missouri Tigers defensive back Allie Green IV (24) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports![Texas running back Bijan Robinson is a Heisman hopeful, but the Longhorns have plenty of good backups who can help keep him fresh throughout his junior season. And what should be an improved offensive line can make a big difference as well, he said.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/6fb4e9d0-80b2-4d42-9a3e-25804b9c878c-USP_NCAA_Football__Texas_at_Texas_Christian.jpg?crop=4378,2807,x0,y0&width=660&height=424&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Texas running back Bijan Robinson is a Heisman hopeful, but the Longhorns have plenty of good backups who can help keep him fresh throughout his junior season. And what should be an improved offensive line can make a big difference as well, he said.
Kevin Jairaj/USA TODAY Sports![Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) catches a touchdown pass in front of Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Jamari Brown (7) during the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/ff08e402-c32b-4a93-987a-7e4feb35af4e-USP_NCAA_Football__Minnesota_at_Purdue.jpg?width=660&height=499&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) catches a touchdown pass in front of Purdue Boilermakers cornerback Jamari Brown (7) during the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium.
Marc Lebryk, USA TODAY Sports![Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum (38) pushes his way across the goal line to score during the first half against Maryland.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/6e591769-453b-4a0b-b435-3b6cbcc76ece-2021-10-01_NCAAF6.jpg?crop=4364,2784,x279,y279&width=660&height=422&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum (38) pushes his way across the goal line to score during the first half against Maryland.
Scott Taetsch, USA TODAY Sports![Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) drops back to pass under pressure from Maryland linebacker Gereme Spraggins during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/1dcd03d9-6aa9-4d7d-936c-15981a33eabb-2021-10-01_NCAAF10.jpg?crop=2100,1360,x787,y114&width=660&height=428&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) drops back to pass under pressure from Maryland linebacker Gereme Spraggins during the first half.
Scott Taetsch, USA TODAY Sports![BYU running back Tyler Allgeier dives into the end zone to score on a second-half touchdown against Utah State.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/2a02fa5b-7cc4-405f-8bfa-e0f4bc35b11e-2021-10-01_NCAAF9.jpg?crop=3122,1933,x208,y177&width=660&height=409&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
BYU running back Tyler Allgeier dives into the end zone to score on a second-half touchdown against Utah State.
Rob Gray, USA TODAY Sports![BYU running back Tyler Allgeier (25) escapes from Utah State defender Shaq Bond (4) on the way to a first0half touchdown run.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/2ebd713f-75c1-4ffd-98d8-fce775869b5f-2021-10-01_NCAAF5.jpg?crop=3946,2570,x358,y300&width=660&height=430&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
BYU running back Tyler Allgeier (25) escapes from Utah State defender Shaq Bond (4) on the way to a first0half touchdown run.
Rob Gray, USA TODAY Sports![Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) gets away from Tulsa safety Cristian Williams (3) on his way to a first-half touchdown run.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/0cadb60c-117d-4182-9aae-454a974bdacf-2021-10-01_NCAAF8.jpg?crop=4293,2935,x198,y117&width=660&height=452&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) gets away from Tulsa safety Cristian Williams (3) on his way to a first-half touchdown run.
Sue Ogrocki, AP![Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin (7) gets taken down for a sack by Houston defensive linemen Nelson Ceaser III (96) and Latrell Bankston (56) during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/cd264060-3eaa-47d8-95d1-f9a91fa92372-2021-10-01_NCAAF11.jpg?crop=2541,1797,x53,y53&width=660&height=467&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin (7) gets taken down for a sack by Houston defensive linemen Nelson Ceaser III (96) and Latrell Bankston (56) during the second half.
Sue Ogrocki, AP![Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith (56) dives on the ball to recover a fumble against Houston linebacker Deontay Anderson (2) during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/fcef6101-2265-4676-a624-8c83d578f25b-2021-10-01_NCAAF7.jpg?crop=2826,1785,x0,y191&width=660&height=417&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith (56) dives on the ball to recover a fumble against Houston linebacker Deontay Anderson (2) during the first half.
Sue Ogrocki, AP![Tulsa safety Daiquain Jackson, back, breaks up a pass intended for Houston wide receiver Nathaniel Dell during the second half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/e0e19fb8-accb-4d07-9848-918c1063525c-2021-10-01_NCAAF12.jpg?crop=3167,2074,x0,y98&width=660&height=433&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Tulsa safety Daiquain Jackson, back, breaks up a pass intended for Houston wide receiver Nathaniel Dell during the second half.
Sue Ogrocki, AP![Noah Taylor (7) and Virginia celebrate after Miami kicker Andres Borregales missed a potential game-winning field goal on the final play of the game.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/e273b733-791b-40b8-b804-2edd9bf5ab4a-2021-10-01_NCAAF1.jpg?crop=2719,1559,x121,y334&width=660&height=379&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Noah Taylor (7) and Virginia celebrate after Miami kicker Andres Borregales missed a potential game-winning field goal on the final play of the game.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports![A dejected James Williams gathers himself after Miami's heartbreaking last-second loss.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/ccaf76f4-46cf-466b-9e64-e335ec87c4e5-2021-10-01_NCAAF2.jpg?crop=5446,3488,x0,y142&width=660&height=423&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A dejected James Williams gathers himself after Miami's heartbreaking last-second loss.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports![Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) stretches but comes up just short of the goal line during the first half against Miami.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/cdb2aa70-7029-459c-b7e9-2433bd476dd2-2021-10-01_NCAAF3.jpg?crop=5901,3677,x269,y314&width=660&height=412&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) stretches but comes up just short of the goal line during the first half against Miami.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports![Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) eludes diving Virginia linebacker Nick Jackson (6) on the way to a second-half touchdown run.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/10/02/USAT/9b5f442a-bbf8-4521-956d-74f7a779d8a2-2021-10-01_NCAAF4.jpg?crop=4188,2658,x0,y98&width=660&height=419&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) eludes diving Virginia linebacker Nick Jackson (6) on the way to a second-half touchdown run.
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