Week 5 of college football saw ranked vs. ranked matchups, second half rallies and more. Here's what you need to know from the final weekend of action in September.
Kentucky upsets No. 6 Ole Miss, earns biggest road win since 1977
Kentucky outlasted No. 6 Ole Miss, 20-17, to earn the program's highest-ranked road win since 1977. The victory was also the first in Oxford since 1978 — the two have met six times in Oxford since then.
Ole Miss started the scoring with a 1-yard rush TD by Henry Parrish early in the first quarter. Kentucky responded with a 27-yard field goal to finish the quarter and added a 5-yard passing TD in the second to gain a 10-7 lead.
The third quarter saw a back-and-forth struggle as the Rebels leveled the score with a 31-yard field goal before the Wildcats regained their lead with a 48-yard field goal. With 10 seconds left in the third — and on 4th and seven — Ole Miss’ Tre Harris made a massive catch off a 48-yard pass to reclaim the Rebel lead heading into the fourth.
The Wildcats weren’t done, though.
Just when it looked like the drive was over, Brock Vandagriff threw a 42-yard pass to Barion Brown to complete a 63-yard play — Kentucky's longest of the year. Then, an 8-yard rush and chaos on the goal line resulted in Josh Kattus catching the fumble out of midair and crashing into the end zone to give the Wildcats the final margin.
KENTUCKY GETS ITS HIGHEST-RANKED ROAD WIN SINCE 1977 🤯
— ESPN (@espn)
With 53 seconds to go, Ole Miss' failed 48-yard field goal attempt solidified the monumental win for the Wildcats.
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No. 23 Kansas State takes down No. 20 Oklahoma State
No. 23 Kansas State topped No. 20 Oklahoma State in a pivotal win as both programs fight for survival in the Big 12 title race.
The Wildcats got out to a 7-0 lead behind an 11-yard run from quarterback Avery Johnson to secure a touchdown in the first.
But Cowboys quarterback Alan Bowman threw a dart to wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling for a 77-yard score to put Oklahoma State ahead 10-7 early in the second quarter. Kansas State didn’t back down, rattling off two more touchdowns before halftime to extend their lead to 21-13.
In the second half, the Wildcats went on a dominant 21-0 run, scoring three touchdowns and grabbing two key interceptions to shut out the Cowboys. It wasn't until the game's final three minutes that the Cowboys finally managed to break through with a touchdown.
Avery Johnson came through with five total touchdowns and 259 passing yards for the Wildcats.
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FRIDAY: No. 7 Miami hangs on after overturned Hail Mary against Virginia Tech
On Friday night, No. 7 Miami (Fla.) overcame a late scare and held off Virginia Tech, 38-34, in a thrilling ACC opener on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium. Virginia Tech got into position for one final play with a Hail Mary attempt from the Miami 30. Quarterback Kyron Drones lofted a pass that ended up in a crowd of players. After the Hokies' Da'Quan Felton was ruled as making a touchdown catch, officials overturned the call following a review.
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HAIL MARY NO GOOD 😳
— ESPN (@espn)
No. 7 Miami outlasted Virginia Tech after the Hokies' final play was ruled incomplete.
