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By Kevin Stokes

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas — UTSA quarterback Owen McCown threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to A'Marion Peterson with 2:45 remaining to lift the Roadrunners (6-1, 3-0 in the American) to a 38-34 victory over Navy (2-4, 1-3) Saturda...

","url":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/navy-falls-to-utsa-38-14-despite-record-performance-by-gutierrez","title":"Navy Falls To UTSA 38-14 Despite Record Performance By Gutierrez","summary":"SAN ANTONIO, Texas — UTSA quarterback Owen McCown threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to A'Marion Peterson with 2:45 remaining to lift the Roadrunners (6-1, 3-0 in the American) to a 38-34 victory over Navy (2-4, 1-3) Saturda...","date_modified":"2026-10-18T06:09:52Z"},{"id":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/utrgv-football-gets-blitzed-at-uiw-41-6","html_content":"

SAN ANTONIO –The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros football team was defeated, 41-16, by the UIW Cardinals Saturday in a Southland Conference (SLC) game at Gayle & Tom Benson Stadium in San Antonio.

","url":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/utrgv-football-gets-blitzed-at-uiw-41-6","title":"UTRGV Football Gets Blitzed At UIW, 41-6 ","summary":"SAN ANTONIO –The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros football team was defeated, 41-16, by the UIW Cardinals Saturday in a Southland Conference (SLC) game at Gayle & Tom Benson Stadium in San Antonio.","date_modified":"2026-10-18T03:36:44Z"},{"id":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/no-16-camels-edge-towson-24-20-remain-unbeaten-against-fcs","html_content":"

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – No. 16 Campbell’s defense stopped Towson on its final four possessions and De’Von Thomas rushed for two scores, lifting the Fighting Camels to a 24-20 Homecoming win on Saturday at Barker-Lane Stadium...

","url":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/no-16-camels-edge-towson-24-20-remain-unbeaten-against-fcs","title":"No. 16 Camels edge Towson 24-20, remain unbeaten against FCS ","summary":"BUIES CREEK, N.C. – No. 16 Campbell’s defense stopped Towson on its final four possessions and De’Von Thomas rushed for two scores, lifting the Fighting Camels to a 24-20 Homecoming win on Saturday at Barker-Lane Stadium...","date_modified":"2026-10-18T03:33:53Z"},{"id":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/history-in-provo-byu-upset-notre-dame-in-classic-game-28-24","html_content":"

PROVO, Utah — BYU erased a fourth-quarter deficit and delivered the decisive touchdown with 1:47 remaining, defeating Notre Dame 28-24 after the Fighting Irish rallied from a 21-10 halftime hole to take the lead.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville turned a back-and-forth shootout into a winning performance behind Lincoln Kienholz’s explosive running and timely touchdown throws, defeating Syracuse 34-26 after surviving a second-quarter ...

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MONROE, La. — Louisiana Tech scored all 24 of its points after halftime and shut out ULM 24-0, turning a scoreless opening half into a convincing road victory through efficient offense, disciplined defense and a decisive...

","url":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/louisiana-tech-shuts-out-ulm-in-1-20-rivalry-24-0","title":"Louisiana Tech Shuts Out ULM In 1-20 Rivalry, 24-0 ","summary":"MONROE, La. — Louisiana Tech scored all 24 of its points after halftime and shut out ULM 24-0, turning a scoreless opening half into a convincing road victory through efficient offense, disciplined defense and a decisive...","date_modified":"2026-10-18T03:15:21Z"},{"id":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/houston-holds-off-oklahoma-state-in-big-12-shootout-35-32","html_content":"

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston survived a late Oklahoma State rally to win 35-32, matching the Cowboys’ explosive offense with three touchdown passes from Conner Weigman and enough fourth-quarter resistance to protect a narrow...

","url":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/houston-holds-off-oklahoma-state-in-big-12-shootout-35-32","title":"Houston Holds Off Oklahoma State in Big 12 Shootout, 35-32","summary":"HOUSTON, Texas — Houston survived a late Oklahoma State rally to win 35-32, matching the Cowboys’ explosive offense with three touchdown passes from Conner Weigman and enough fourth-quarter resistance to protect a narrow...","date_modified":"2026-10-18T03:13:47Z"},{"id":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/miami-outlasts-florida-state-in-double-overtime-thriller-43-35","html_content":"

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami survived Florida State’s explosive passing attack and a frantic finish to win 43-35 in double overtime, leaning on 257 rushing yards and a late two-point conversion to settle a rivalry game th...

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STANFORD, Calif. — Micah Ford rushed for 179 yards and four touchdowns, including an 81-yard scoring burst, as Stanford overwhelmed Elon 34-7 with a balanced offense that produced 515 total yards.

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PASADENA, Calif. — UCLA controlled the game with sustained drives and a sharp advantage through the air, defeating Wisconsin 17-7 while limiting the Badgers to 214 total yards and only six completions.

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NORMAN, Okla. — Kentucky turned a six-point fourth-quarter deficit into a 21-13 road victory over Oklahoma, scoring twice in the final period and sealing the upset with a 41-yard interception return for a touchdown. The ...

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WACO, Texas — TCU used two touchdown passes from Jaden Craig and a more efficient passing attack to defeat Baylor 17-6, keeping the Bears out of the end zone despite Baylor’s advantage in first downs and fourth-down conv...

","url":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/tcu-wins-revivalry-as-baylor%E2%80%99s-passing-game-stalls-17-6","title":"TCU Wins Revivalry as Baylor’s Passing Game Stalls, 17-6","summary":"WACO, Texas — TCU used two touchdown passes from Jaden Craig and a more efficient passing attack to defeat Baylor 17-6, keeping the Bears out of the end zone despite Baylor’s advantage in first downs and fourth-down conv...","date_modified":"2026-10-18T02:43:40Z"},{"id":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/arkansas-downs-vanderbilt-behind-two-turnover-advantage-31-21","html_content":"

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Arkansas erased an early deficit, answered Vanderbilt’s second-quarter lead and pulled away in the second half for a 31-21 road victory, using a balanced offense and a decisive advantage in the turnove...

","url":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/arkansas-downs-vanderbilt-behind-two-turnover-advantage-31-21","title":"Arkansas Downs Vanderbilt Behind Two-Turnover Advantage, 31-21","summary":"NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Arkansas erased an early deficit, answered Vanderbilt’s second-quarter lead and pulled away in the second half for a 31-21 road victory, using a balanced offense and a decisive advantage in the turnove...","date_modified":"2026-10-18T02:38:27Z"},{"id":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/south-florida-beats-kent-state-29-2-in-defensive-showcase","html_content":"

TAMPA, Fla. — South Florida turned a strange opening safety into a defensive showcase, scoring on a 96-yard fumble return and holding Kent State out of the end zone in a 29-2 victory.

","url":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/south-florida-beats-kent-state-29-2-in-defensive-showcase","title":"South Florida Beats Kent State 29-2 in Defensive Showcase","summary":"TAMPA, Fla. — South Florida turned a strange opening safety into a defensive showcase, scoring on a 96-yard fumble return and holding Kent State out of the end zone in a 29-2 victory.","date_modified":"2026-10-18T02:37:29Z"},{"id":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/north-dakota-state-bullies-nevada-in-conference-play-31-17","html_content":"

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State overcame an early Nevada lead and used a punishing ground game, a pivotal special-teams return and a turnover-free performance to secure a 31-17 victory.

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CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State built a 27-3 lead behind two explosive touchdown passes from quarterback Braden Atkinson and held off Washington State’s late push to secure a 48-30 victory.

","url":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/oregon-state-blasts-washington-state-with-explosive-passing-48-30","title":"Oregon State Blasts Washington State With Explosive Passing 48-30","summary":"CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State built a 27-3 lead behind two explosive touchdown passes from quarterback Braden Atkinson and held off Washington State’s late push to secure a 48-30 victory.","date_modified":"2026-10-18T02:28:26Z"},{"id":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/arkansas-state-controls-southern-miss-in-conference-play-23-13","html_content":"

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Arkansas State controlled possession, won the turnover battle and leaned on its rushing attack to defeat Southern Miss 23-13, limiting the Golden Eagles to one touchdown before a late fourth-quarter ...

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LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech turned a tense opening sequence into a first-half avalanche, overwhelming Arizona State 53-25 on Saturday behind explosive rushing plays, a defensive touchdown and a sharp performance from qua...

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BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech built a 21-point halftime lead and held off Georgia Tech’s second-half rally to earn a 34-24 victory on Saturday, using explosive passing plays early and a timely touchdown to keep the Yel...

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DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina surrendered a 17-point lead but answered Duke’s comeback with the decisive touchdown drive, leaving Durham with a 24-20 victory and the Victory Bell on Saturday.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan changed quarterbacks, found its running game and turned Penn State’s mistakes into points, rallying for a 21-18 win that gave the Wolverines their first Big Ten victory of the season.

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LARAMIE, Wyo. — Wyoming leaned on a powerful rushing attack to pull away from Northern Illinois, using four touchdown runs from quarterback/runner Tyler Hughes and a late scoring burst to secure a 41-23 victory on Saturd...

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AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Air Force turned a close game into a fourth-quarter separation behind quarterback Evan Medders’ running ability, defeating UNLV 41-31 on Saturday after taking the lead for good on a touchdown r...

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YPSILANTI, Mich. — Toledo controlled the first half with an efficient passing game and a relentless rushing attack, building a 31-7 lead before halftime and cruising to a 34-14 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee defeated Alabama 26–10 by forcing four turnovers and leaning on DeSean Bishop’s powerful rushing performance. The Volunteers kept Alabama’s offense from establishing consistency, then created...

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ATHENS, Ga. — Auburn erased a 14-point deficit, survived Georgia’s late comeback and defeated the Bulldogs 27–24 on Alex McPherson’s 34-yard field goal as time expired. The Tigers capitalized on Georgia’s turnovers and s...

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MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Western Michigan built a 21-point lead and survived a fourth-quarter rally to defeat Central Michigan 21–14 in the Battle for the Victory Cannon. The Broncos shut out the Chippewas through three q...

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OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss overwhelmed Missouri with a balanced offense and a defense that repeatedly shut down the Tigers in scoring territory, earning a 31–3 victory. Trinidad Chambliss threw three touchdown passes and a...

","url":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/ole-miss-soars-past-missouri-with-31-3-homecoming-win","title":"Ole Miss Soars Past Missouri With 31-3 Homecoming Win","summary":"OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss overwhelmed Missouri with a balanced offense and a defense that repeatedly shut down the Tigers in scoring territory, earning a 31–3 victory. Trinidad Chambliss threw three touchdown passes and a...","date_modified":"2026-10-18T01:02:51Z"},{"id":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/miamioh-ground-game-powers-past-akron-34-14","html_content":"

OXFORD, Ohio — Miami (Ohio) leaned on a dominant rushing performance and opportunistic defense to defeat Akron 34–14. The RedHawks gained 324 rushing yards, scored on the ground from distance and used a third-quarter int...

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HOUSTON, Texas — Tulsa overcame an early deficit and scored 38 points to defeat Rice 38–17. The Golden Hurricane found its rhythm through the passing game, then added enough rushing production to turn a competitive first...

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LAFAYETTE, La. — Louisiana controlled the line of scrimmage, protected the football and held Troy to six points in a 33–6 victory. The Ragin’ Cajuns paired a productive ground attack with a defense that forced two fumble...

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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College recovered from a disastrous opening sequence, then built enough control through the passing game to defeat Pittsburgh 27–21. Pitt scored a 75-yard touchdown on its first play from sc...

","url":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/boston-college-erases-pitt%E2%80%99s-early-12-point-lead-27-21","title":"Boston College Erases Pitt’s Early 12-Point Lead, 27-21","summary":"CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College recovered from a disastrous opening sequence, then built enough control through the passing game to defeat Pittsburgh 27–21. Pitt scored a 75-yard touchdown on its first play from sc...","date_modified":"2026-10-17T21:44:53Z"},{"id":"https://thecfbnation.com/bowl-season/f/west-virginia-wins-wild-shootout-on-final-second-kick-45-42","html_content":"

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia needed every second to finish Cincinnati. The Mountaineers traded touchdowns through a frantic fourth quarter, then Jack Cassidy delivered a 35-yard field goal as time expired for a 45–4...

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Rutgers turned a 25–13 halftime deficit into a 37–30 road win by outscoring Maryland 24–7 after the break. Dylan Lonergan’s passing and Clay Thevenin’s rushing gave the Scarlet Knights the offensive a...

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M controlled the game from the opening drive, combining three Jamarion Morrow rushing touchdowns with a 501-yard offensive performance to shut out The Citadel 41–0. The Aggies scored 28 f...

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HARRISONBURG, Va. — James Madison built a commanding halftime lead and finished with 515 total yards in a 49–22 victory over Georgia Southern. The Dukes paired explosive passing with a 250-yard rushing performance, forci...

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte won a back-and-forth game by scoring 17 fourth-quarter points, defeating Temple 38–31 after the teams traded touchdowns throughout the second half. Conner Harrell accounted for three touchdown...

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AMHERST, Mass. — Buffalo escaped Amherst with a 25–18 overtime win after Massachusetts’ late field goal forced an extra period. The Bulls leaned on Messiah Burch’s powerful rushing performance and found the decisive touc...

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Ohio State’s defense held Indiana to 15 points and ended the Hoosiers’ 22-game winning streak, but the 19–15 victory came down to one final defensive stand. Indiana had a chance to steal the game late...

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