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Gabriel delivers as Oregon survives Ohio State in wild finish

Gabriel delivers as Oregon survives Ohio State in wild finish

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      Jake Trotter covers college football for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2011. Before that, he worked at The Oklahoman, Austin American-Statesman and Middletown (Ohio) Journal newspapers. You can follow him @Jake_Trotter.

EUGENE, Ore. — After leading Oregon on the go-ahead drive, Dillon Gabriel sat on the Ducks’ bench with his headset on, barely able to look up with the final seconds ticking away and Ohio State driving.

A few minutes later, the Oregon quarterback emerged from the victorious locker room dancing, taking it all in with the fans who stormed the field. He ended the night by singing during his postgame news conference.

In his first big game since transferring to Oregon during the offseason, Gabriel delivered, as his third-ranked Ducks prevailed in Saturday’s thrilling 32-31 victory over the second-ranked Buckeyes.

“We all knew we were getting a dogfight, two heavyweights going at it,” Gabriel said. “That’s what college football is all about.”

Few active players know more about college football than Gabriel, who made his 55th career start Saturday. Gabriel, who previously played for UCF and Oklahoma, opened the season as the Heisman betting favorite. After a slow start, he emphatically reinserted his name into the Heisman conversation with a scintillating performance in a Big Ten showdown against the Buckeyes.

Gabriel completed 23 of 34 passes for 341 yards and two touchdowns. He also scored the final touchdown of the game, rushing for 27 yards on a beautiful fake handoff that fooled the Ohio State defense in the fourth quarter.

With that score, Gabriel became the first FBS player to pass for 125 touchdowns and rush for another 30 in his career.

“Every time I went and looked at his eyes tonight, I saw a guy who was composed and ready for his next moment,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. “He played really, really well tonight and had some really big moments.”

The biggest moment came on Oregon’s final drive. The Ducks trailed 31-29 with six minutes to play. But Gabriel completed all five of his passes for 41 yards. The drive ultimately stalled at the Ohio State 1-yard line. But Atticus Sappington nailed a 19-yard field goal to give the Ducks the lead with 1:47 to play.

Ohio State had its chance to win the game, marching the ball to the Oregon 28. But freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith was flagged for offensive pass interference, which pushed the Buckeyes out of field goal range. On the final play, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard scrambled down the middle of the field and slid instead of taking a shot into the end zone, as time expired and Oregon students and fans began pouring on the field.

“[Gabriel] showed toughness,” said Oregon receiver Tez Johnson, who hauled in a 48-yard touchdown from Gabriel on third-and-9 late in the second quarter, giving the Ducks a 22-21 lead at halftime. “He went out there against a top-two opponent and beat them. That shows a lot right there. … The poise he had the entire game was unbelievable.”

The last time an AP top-three matchup was decided by a point came in 1991, when No. 2 Miami defeated No. 1 Florida State 17-16, according to ESPN Research. The Hurricanes went on to win the national championship that season.

Oregon’s victory over Ohio State put the Ducks (6-0) in pole position in the Big Ten title and playoff races. The Ducks are one of three Big Ten teams to remain undefeated, joining Penn State and Indiana. They don’t face either, though, in the regular season.

Gabriel noted that Oregon still has a lot of season left and a long way to go to meet its goals. But when asked about his journey from Orlando, Florida, to Norman, Oklahoma, to Eugene, and whether this win was his most gratifying yet, he began singing the words “coast to coast” before stopping to wait for the rest of the question.

“I’ve learned a lot at each stop and, more importantly, who I am as a person,” he said. “At this point in my career, I just appreciate where I am at the present. … I’ve loved every bit of it.”

As Gabriel came back from the locker room to the hoard of fans waiting for him on the field just outside of the tunnel, he spread his arms open, soaking in the moment. He grabbed an oversized Oregon hat from one fan and put it on his head.

Gabriel then turned around and hugged coaches and teammates before slipping back into the locker room, where the celebration continued.

“When you win against a great opponent, you enjoy it for that time,” Gabriel said. “Winning is fun. There’s a lot of joy in winning. … But we know it’s just a step in the right direction. Tomorrow, we’ve got to wake up and go earn it.”


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Oregon-Ohio State is a reminder of why College Football Playoff expansion is a good thing

Oregon-Ohio State is a reminder of why College Football Playoff expansion is a good thing

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In a recent custom at the University of Oregon, its fans spend the minutes between the third and fourth quarters singing “Shout,” an ode to “Animal House,” which was filmed on the Eugene, Oregon, campus.

They were shouting again Saturday. And by the end, that noise became screams. 

Fans stormed the field inside Autzen Stadium after third-ranked Oregon outlasted second-ranked Ohio State, 32-31, the second time during this college football season that a meeting of top-10 teams wasn’t decided until the final play.

Weeks after Alabama beat Georgia in an instant classic, the Ducks (6-0) remained unbeaten when Ohio State (5-1), given the ball for one last drive with 1:47 remaining in the fourth quarter, was pushed out of field goal range and saw their last play break down before Will Howard could even attempt a potential end zone heave.

The matchup was a sign of the current times in college football — a pair of veteran, transfer quarterbacks leading teams separated by nearly 2,500 miles, yet facing off in league play thanks to conference realignment. 

And this is a matchup that could happen again, in two months, thanks to the expansion of the College Football Playoff. After the first top-five matchup lived up to the hype, who’s up for a rematch in a few months? 

Howard completed 28 of his 35 passes for 326 yards and two touchdowns. He dueled with Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who completed 23 of his 34 passes for 341 yards and also two touchdowns.

Until the final drive, the difference between teams was so small as to appear nonexistent.

Oregon finished with 14 more rushing yards and 15 more passing yards. Ohio State had the game’s only turnover. Ohio State led 7-6 after one quarter, Oregon 22-21 at halftime, and Ohio State 31-29 with 1:54 to play, as the Ducks faced third and goal, two yards from the end zone and the lead. That run barely gained a yard but led to a 19-yard field goal that pushed Oregon ahead, 32-31. 

It would stand as the game-winning kick when Ohio State’s final drive ended after eight plays and 49 yards, stuck 38 yards from the end zone. Since these teams first met 66 years ago, Ohio State won the first nine matchups, but Oregon has claimed the last two.

In previous eras, Saturday would have effectively served as a knockout game for the loser’s chances of advancing to the College Football Playoff. That level of pressure on every weekend helped to fuel the sport’s popularity, while also differentiating it from the NFL. 

But Saturday’s back-and-forth result was an example of why the expansion of the playoff this year — to 12 teams — could endure as a good thing. For exactly 60 minutes, both teams looked to be among the very best the country has seen this season. The expansion ensures both, and not only the winner, will have the opportunity to prove that in December, and potentially January, instead of penalizing one for a result on the second weekend in October.

And that just might be something worth shouting about.


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Baba Siddique shot dead Updates: Baba Siddique cremated at Bada Qabrastan, Mumbai with full state honours

Baba Siddique shot dead Updates: Baba Siddique cremated at Bada Qabrastan, Mumbai with full state honours

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Those in power must accept responsibility, not just announce investigations: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar

NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar condemns the killing of former minister Baba Siddique in Mumbai, expressing concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Maharashtra. 

In a sharp criticism of the State government, Mr. Pawar demands those in power to not only announce investigations but to take responsibility and step down from their positions.

“The collapse of law and order in Maharashtra is a cause for concern. My heartfelt tributes to Baba Siddique and condolences to his family,” the NCP patriarch adds in a post on X.

Describing the incident as “regrettable,” Mr. Pawar warns that if the Home Minister (BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis) and others in power continue to handle the State’s administration lightly, it would set off alarm bells for the common man.

“The shooting of a former minister in Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, should not be taken lightly. Those in power must accept responsibility, not just announce investigations,” he added. 

-Abhinay Deshpande


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Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter leaves game against Kansas State with apparent shoulder injury

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter leaves game against Kansas State with apparent shoulder injury

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter left the Buffaloes’ 31-28 loss to No. 18 Kansas State late in the second quarter Saturday night after a right shoulder injury on a 14-yard reception.

Three other Buffs receivers were injured in the game: speedster Jimmy Horn Jr. (apparent ankle), Omarion Miller (left ankle) and Terrell Timmons Jr. (unspecified).

Coach Deion Sanders had no update after the game on any of the four except to say Miller was in a walking boot.

“But I haven’t gotten an update on those young men,” Sanders said. “Hopefully they can get back at it, but we’re not going to rush them. Their safety and their health is much more important than this game.”

The impact of their injuries was huge in a such a close game.

“Certainly losing Travis and Jimmy and the others was tremendous,” Sanders said. “Because they’re a vital part of our team, a vital part of our identity, they’re a vital part of who we are. That took a lot out of us. But other guys had the opportunity to step up and they did.”

Shedeur Sanders still threw for 388 yards and three touchdowns with one interception on 34-of-40 passing.

“I never thought four receivers would get hurt in one game. That’s just ridiculous,” the quarterback said. “But things happen. Life happens. So, we’ve just got to roll with it and do what we’ve got to do for next week.”

The Buffaloes (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) missed Henry more on defense than they did on offense.

The Buffaloes allowed two touchdowns and a field goal on their first three defensive series without their superstar defensive back, falling behind 24-14. With Hunter back on the sideline for the second half in support of his teammates, Colorado rallied to take a 28-24 lead with 3:12 remaining but then gave up a 50-yard touchdown less than a minute later. After that, their offense turned the ball over on downs.

Before sustaining the shoulder injury, Hunter was on track for his usual workload — a whopping 124 snaps per game — as he was on the field for all but one of Colorado’s first 45 combined offensive and defensive snaps.

On the play he got hurt, Hunter hauled in Shedeur Sanders’ pass on a crossing pattern for a 14-yard gain at midfield and ran full speed into safety Daniel Cobbs. He held onto the ball but signaled to the sideline that he needed a sub. On the broadcast, ESPN said the medical team was evaluating Hunter’s right shoulder.

Last season Hunter missed three games with a lacerated liver after taking a hard hit against Colorado State. But Hunter has rarely taken off a snap this season and is in the thick of the Heisman Trophy race.

Hunter had three catches for 26 yards and one tackle Saturday night before leaving. That gave him 49 receptions for 587 yards and two touchdowns on the season along with 16 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble on defense.

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ASU football coach talks cancer battle during previous season

ASU football coach talks cancer battle during previous season

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Alabama State University football defensive coordinator Ryan Lewis Sr. has a lot to be grateful for during the 2024 season, as it’s his first one being cancer-free.

Lewis was diagnosed with jaw cancer ahead of the 2023 football season.

“I thought it was a joke,” Lewis said. “I thought maybe it was a misdiagnosis.”

The football coach leaned into his faith and continued coaching the Hornets’ defense despite doctors telling him that he would miss the first game against Southern University.

“I used my skills that I learned in football, which is sudden change,” said Lewis. “You can’t allow things that happen bad to affect the next day.”

Lewis’ prayers were answered. He returned to Alabama State ready to coach ahead of the season, saying the support from family, friends and the university kept him going.

The defensive coordinator described his victory over cancer as like getting a “second life.”

Lewis uses his cancer journey as a way to inspire his players to keep showing up.

“Life is so precious. When you get to a point where you’re dealing with life and death, man, football is just the icing on the cake,” he said.

Lewis had to have reconstructive surgery on his jaw following his cancer battle.

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Anderson Cooper hit with hurricane debris during live shot

Anderson Cooper hit with hurricane debris during live shot

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Anderson Cooper was hit by flying debris during a live broadcast Wednesday while reporting on Hurricane Milton in Florida.

The CNN anchor was reporting from the shore of the Manatee River in Bradenton, Fla., south of Tampa, describing the scene as violent winds blew past him and heavy rainfall drenched him and his equipment.

“The water now is really starting to pour over,” Cooper said as he trudged through the water, which was gushing over the bank he was walking on.

“If you look at the ground, whoa…,” he said, stopping short as a white object slammed into his torso. “OK, that wasn’t good.”

The “Anderson Cooper 360” host resumed his reporting, noting that he would probably go inside shortly. “But you can see the amount of water here on the ground. This is water from the Manatee River.”

The footage then cut to the CNN studio and “The Source” anchor Kaitlan Collins reassured viewers about her colleague.

“I do want to note for everyone watching who is very concerned obviously about all of our correspondents and anchors on the ground, Anderson is OK,” she said. “Just obviously understandably difficult to establish a connection when you’re seeing what’s happening with the wind and the rain. And obviously the deteriorating conditions by the minute.”

Cooper, who joined CNN in 2001, has repeatedly reported from the scenes of crises, famously decamping to the Gulf Coast for much of September 2005 to deliver emotionally wrought reports about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina’s destruction.

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key — a barrier island near Sarasota — around 8:30 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday. It left a path of destruction in its wake, with surges up to 10 feet and 120-mph winds that pounded communities across the state, flooded homes, downed trees and cut power to 3 million Floridians. Milton is the third hurricane to make landfall in Florida this year; it comes less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene barrelled into the rural Big Bend region of the state’s panhandle, then moved on to Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee, killing more than 230 people across multiple states.

As Milton pulled offshore Thursday morning and moved onto the Atlantic Ocean, it weakened to a Category 1 hurricane, but officials warned that a large swath of the state’s east coast was still under threat. In St. Petersburg, the hurricane tore most of the roof off Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium. It also pushed a construction crane off the roof of a partially built luxury high-rise onto an office building that houses the offices of the Tampa Bay Times newspaper.

Times staff writer Jenny Jarvie and intern Sandra McDonald contributed to this report.


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Deion Sanders says one pregame effort has skyrocketed before Kansas State

Deion Sanders says one pregame effort has skyrocketed before Kansas State

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Deion Sanders recently noted a significant increase in film study by his Colorado Buffaloes players, a development that has had a noticeable impact on their preparation and communication on the field.

Sanders pointed out that this shift began in the weeks following the team’s early departure from a game against UCF, when they had to leave to avoid setbacks from Hurricane Helene. The unusual circumstances surrounding that game seemed to spark a deeper understanding and commitment to film study among the players.

“The film times have skyrocketed,” Sanders remarked on his weekly coaches show. “I’ve seen guys just take it to another level with film study and preparation. They’re communicating on the field and calling out plays before it happens.”

This increased focus on film study has translated into improved on-field performance, as players are able to recognize opposing teams’ strategies and adjust in real time. The heightened awareness is a key part of Sanders’ coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of mental preparation as much as physical training.

The timing of this shift couldn’t be better, as Colorado prepares to face a tough opponent in No. 18 Kansas State on Saturday night at Folsom Field. The matchup, which will be televised at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, promises to be a critical test for the Buffaloes. With the players’ newfound dedication to film study and enhanced communication, Sanders and his team are hopeful that these efforts will help them compete at a higher level against the Wildcats.

Colorado and KSU once lived in CFB’s basement, but now hit pivotal moment in new era

This emphasis on preparation and film work could be a game-changer for Colorado as they seek to continue building momentum through the season.


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Arizona State vs. Utah odds, line, spread: 2024 college football picks, Week 7 predictions by proven model

Arizona State vs. Utah odds, line, spread: 2024 college football picks, Week 7 predictions by proven model

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Former Pac-12 rivals will go toe-to-toe in the Big 12 on Friday night when the Arizona State Sun Devils host the Utah Utes. Both teams are 4-1 on the season and are off to 1-1 starts in conference play, but ASU is coming off a win over Kansas, while Utah lost to Arizona in its last outing. The Utes have won and covered the spread in each of the last four head-to-head matchups between these programs, but Utah is 2-6 against the spread in its last eight, while Arizona State has won and covered in four of five.

Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET at Mountain America Stadium, where ASU is a perfect 3-0 on the season. The Utes are favored by 6 points in the latest Arizona State vs. Utah odds via SportsLine consensus, up a point from the opener, and the over/under is 46.5. Before entering any Utah vs. Arizona State picks, you’ll want to see the college football predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It also went a sizzling 8-4 on top picks the last two weeks. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns.

The model has set its sights on Arizona State vs. Utah. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college football betting lines for the spread, money line and over/under for Utah vs. Arizona State:

  • Arizona State vs. Utah spread: Utah -6
  • Arizona State vs. Utah over/under: 46.5 points
  • Arizona State vs. Utah money line: Utah -229, Arizona State +185
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Why Arizona State can cover

The Sun Devils are off to their first 4-1 start since 2021 after collecting the program’s first-ever win in the Big 12 last week against Kansas. Sam Leavitt threw for four touchdowns in the 35-31 victory and Cameron Skattebo continued his incredible season by rushing for 182 yards and a score.

Skattebo has now accounted for 378 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns over his last two games. His bruising running style has helped Kenny Dillingham’s squad control the line of scrimmage and the second-year head coach will continue to lean on his star tailback heavily against Utah after the Utes gave up 161 rushing yards in a loss to Arizona. See which team to pick here. 

Why Utah can cover

The Utes are ranked No. 16 in the AP Top 25 despite suffering a loss two weeks ago against the Wildcats. Coming off a bye week, Utah will reportedly get starting quarterback Cam Rising back into the lineup and their College Football Playoff aspirations may hinge on his health going forward. Rising has been bothered by a hand injury for the last five weeks but he’s been one of the most productive quarterbacks in college football when healthy throughout his career.

Utah also has one of the best defenses in college football. The Utes only allow 15.0 points per game (15th in the nation) and rank 16th in the nation in yards allowed per game (280.2). Defensive end Van Fillinger in particular has been a game wrecker, as he ranks first on the team in tackles for loss (7.0) and sacks (5.5) as well as second in tackles (24). See which team to pick here. 

How to make Arizona State vs. Utah picks

The model has simulated Utah vs. Arizona State 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Utah vs. Arizona State, and which side of the spread is hitting well over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Arizona State vs. Utah spread to jump on, all from the advanced computer model that’s up well over $2,000 on its top-rated college football spread picks since its inception, and find out.




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Brendan Sullivan leads lone touchdown drive in loss at Ohio State

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Iowa dropped to 3-2 (1-1 in Big Ten play) following a rough loss at Ohio State Saturday.Ohio State vs. Iowa football score updates, highlights Here’s how Saturday unfolded.Kirk Ferentz discusses QB performance between Cade McNamara and Brendan SullivanFinal: Ohio State 35, Iowa 7It’s hard to envision a worse performance than that for Iowa. The Hawkeyes were held to 226 total yards of offense and 10 first downs, compared to more than 400 yards and 21 first downs for the Buckeyes’ offense.Brendan Sullivan’s promising drive capped by Kaleb Johnson’s touchdown run was a lone bright spot.Iowa punts it backSullivan couldn’t make anything happen on a third down scramble, so Iowa will send it back to Ohio State.The Buckeyes are 3:33 away from officially closing this out.Buckeyes go three-and-outOhio State went conservative on that drive and kept it on the ground for three straight plays. Iowa will have it at it own 38 after a punt.Sullivan is back in at QB for his second drive.Kaleb Johnson breaks a touchdown run to end Iowa scoring droughtThe shutout is over.Kaleb Johnson scampered in from 28 yards out to get Iowa on the board. Brendan Sullivan tallied 30 rushing yards and 12 passing yards (1-for-1) on his first drive.It’s 35-7 with 8:07 on the clock.Iowa scoring drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:51Brendan Sullivan checks in Cade McNamaraIowa will give some reps to backup QB Brendan Sullivan now, trailing 35-0 in the fourth.Emeka Egbuka scores his third touchdown of the gameThe Buckeye offense has scored a touchdown on all four drives of the second half. This one makes it 35-0 with 10:58 to go in the game.Ohio State scoring drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 3:54Cade McNamara stripped again, Ohio State recoversIt’s going from bad to worse for Iowa. McNamara’s arm was hit on a pass attempt and sputtered to the ground for a fumble, recovered by Ohio State.The play was confirmed on video review. Ohio State will have it at Iowa’s 27 to begin the next drive.End of third quarter: Ohio State 28, Iowa 0Iowa’s offense did cross the 100-yard mark for the game on a third-quarter drive, but the offense has not done much of anything today.Ohio State is in total control with 15 minutes to go.Watch: Incredible one-handed touchdown catch by Jeremiah SmithKCCI’s Glen Biermann captured this video from the end zone, showing Smith’s touchdown from the third quarter.Ohio State adds another touchdown to widen the lead This one is getting out of hand, as Ohio State now leads 28-0 late in the third quarter.Another methodical drive ended with a passing touchdown to Emeka Egbuka, his second receiving TD of the day.Ohio State scoring drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 3:40Ethan Hurkett injury updateEthan Hurkett checked out of the game, but CBS’ Jenny Dell reported it’s just cramps. Cade McNamara picked off by Davison IgbinosunIowa was finally driving, but a tipped pass fluttered right to Ohio State corner Davison Igbinosun, who caught it and returned it 45 yards into Iowa territory.Will Howard scrambles in for a touchdown to extend Ohio State leadIt’s hard to draw up a worse start to the second half for Iowa.Ohio State has two touchdowns in just over 7:00 to make it 21-0. Will Howard did the honors this time, running in from 4 yards out.Ohio State scoring drive: 3 plays, 19 yards, 1:22Cade McNamara fumbles on opening play of Iowa’s next driveIowa’s offense can’t get anything done right now.Cade McNamara dropped back and was hit on the first play of the series and fumbled. The ball was recovered by Ohio State at the Iowa 19-yard line.Ohio State extends lead with Jeremiah Smith touchdown to open third quarterAfter a 53-yard pass to Jeremiah Smith on third down got Ohio State deep inside Iowa territory, the freshman receiver made an incredible one-handed grab on the very next play to score a touchdown.It’s 14-0, Ohio State, with 9:34 to go in the third.Ohio State scoring drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 5:17Iowa’s long drought against ranked teams continuesHalftime: Ohio State 7, Iowa 0Iowa’s offense was a no-show in the first 30 minutes, tallying 90 yards and just 4 first downs. Most notably, of course, is the big zero in the points column.Two turnovers forced by the Hawkeye defense have kept them in it, but Iowa’s offense will need to figure something out in the second half.Sebastian Castro picks off Will HowardWith no timeouts left, Ohio State tried getting more aggressive in search of points before half. Sebastian Castro was ready.He picked off Howard’s deep ball and Iowa has the ball at its own 38 with 1:00 to go.Hawkeyes go three-and-outOhio State will have 1:13 left in the half and the ball at its own 45-yard line after an Iowa three-and-out.Ohio State punts backKaden Wetjen called for a fair catch inside Iowa’s 10, and Iowa will have to go nearly the entire length of the field in 1:35 if it wants to score before halftime.Iowa offense unable to take advantage of turnoverThe Hawkeye offense can’t find a rhythm.Another empty drive led to a punt, and Iowa’s special teams unit was unable to keep Dakin’s punt from the end zone. Ohio State has 4:18 left in the half and the ball at its own 20, leading 7-0.Jay Higgins forces fumble, Iowa recoversWith Ohio State moving downfield, Jay Higgins saved the day.Iowa’s star linebacker punched the ball out of the arms of freshman phenom wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Higgins was also credited with the recovery.Iowa has the ball at its own 28 after the fumble.Iowa calls timeout on fourth-and-1, puntsAfter a 10-yard pass to Jarriet Buie on third down and long, Iowa had a decision on fourth-and-1. Kirk Ferentz brought out the punt unit and initially tried a fake that appeared to be successful, but the play was blown dead when Iowa called timeout right before the snap.Rhys Dakin punted after the timeout, and Ferentz may be regretting his choice to punt. Dakin’s boot went just 22 yards before sailing out of bounds. Ohio State has it at the 28-yard line for its next drive.Hawkeye defense gets crucial fourth-down stopIowa needed a spark, and it may have just found one.Ohio State elected to go for it on fourth-and-2 from just across midfield. Will Howard’s rush attempt was stuffed by Yahya Black and Jay Higgins, and Iowa’s offense will take over at its own 41-yard line.The Hawkeye offense now has a short field with a chance to get on the board.Drew Stevens misses 51-yard field goalA promising drive comes up empty.Iowa couldn’t get anything positive on third-and-4 from the Ohio State 34, so the Hawkeyes brought out Drew Stevens. His 51-yard field goal attempt started left and stayed left.Ohio State will get the ball back at its own 33, leading 7-0 with 12:52 to go in the first half.Through two drives, Kaleb Johnson has been held to 10 yards (5 carries) on the ground and a single receiving yard. Cade McNamara’s 8-for-9 start should be encouraging, but those passes have gained just 44 yards — 22 of which came on one pass to Jacob Gill.End of first quarter: Ohio State 7, Iowa 0Ohio State’s first drive ate up a lot of clock, so we’re already moving on to the second quarter.Iowa has the ball in Ohio State territory. Cade McNamara has found Jacob Gill three times on this drive, including twice for third-down conversions.Iowa defense’s long streak broken That’s the first time in 27 games that Iowa’s defense has allowed an opening drive touchdown, according to Iowa.Ohio State takes early lead on Emeka Egbuka touchdownOhio State is on the board.A methodical drive reaches the end zone thanks to a 14-yard pass from Will Howard to Emeka Egbuka. The Buckeyes gained six first downs on the drive and had a 46-42 split between passing and rushing yards.Iowa will get the ball back with 3:41 left in the first quarter, trailing 7-0.Ohio State scoring drive: 14 plays, 88 yards, 7:36 Ohio State picks up first down after reviewA pass to the outside turned into a first down after review. Initially, Iowa appeared to make the tackle one yard shy of the line to gain, which would’ve forced fourth-and-1 inside Ohio State territory.Hawkeyes gain one first down, but drive stallsA nice catch-and-run from Reece Vander Zee on third down helped Iowa convert for a first, but the next set of downs didn’t go anywhere.Iowa was forced to punt after a third-and-long pass from Cade McNamara to Kaden Wetjen fell incomplete. Ohio State has it at the 12-yard line for its first drive of the day.Ohio State wins coin toss and defers to second halfIt’ll be Hawkeye ball to start the game.Homecoming for Luke LacheyIowa’s starting tight end is familiar with Ohio State, thanks to his dad, Jim, who was a star player for the Buckeyes.Cooper DeJean in attendance for Iowa at Ohio StateLook who Scott Reister ran into on the sidelines:How to watch Iowa at Ohio State football: TV channel, livestreamWhen: 2:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, Oct. 5Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OhioTV: KCCI/CBSLivestream: Paramount+ (subscription required)Online radio: Hawkeye Radio NetworkOhio State vs. Iowa football series historyOhio State holds a 47-15-3 all-time series lead.The Hawkeyes have had a couple of notable wins in the series under Kirk Ferentz, most notably a 55-24 drubbing at Kinnick Stadium in 2017.While the series has only been played intermittently in recent years — the two teams will be meeting for just the fourth time in more than a decade when they play on Saturday — the Hawkeyes have not seen any recent success on the road against the Buckeyes. Iowa’s last win in Columbus was in 1991, when the Hawkeyes knocked off then-No. 13 Ohio State en route to a 10-1 regular season.Ohio State vs. Iowa football ticketsOhio State partners with Ticketmaster for resale tickets.As of Thursday afternoon, two tickets together were available for a minimum of $85 apiece. The cheapest single ticket was listed at $20.You can find more ticket information here.Iowa at Ohio State football betting odds, over/underOhio State is a heavy favorite entering Saturday’s game. The Buckeyes are 19.5-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Iowa is +980 on the moneyline, meaning a $10 bet on the Hawkeyes would return $98 if they pull off the upset.The over/under is set at 44.5 points.Ohio State football record, schedule, statsThe Buckeyes are 4-0 and just won their Big Ten opener last week with a 38-7 victory at Michigan State.Ohio State has not truly been tested this year. Last week’s 31-point win was the closest game it has played all season, with non-conference wins over Akron, Western Michigan and Marshall all coming by 35 points or more.Ohio State has been dominant in every facet offensively, tallying 25 touchdowns (10 passing, 15 rushing) and averaging more than 530 yards of offense per game. Defensively, the Buckeyes have held teams below 2.0 yards per carry and have forced twice as many turnovers (6) as touchdowns they’ve allowed (3).Cade McNamara vs. Ohio StateIowa and Ohio State have some familiarity, most notably thanks to current Hawkeye and former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara.McNamara only appeared in one game against Ohio State in his three seasons in Ann Arbor, but it was a successful day. He started at quarterback for the Wolverines in 2021 when they knocked off Ohio State for the first time in nine years, winning 42-27.McNamara didn’t put up gaudy stats — 13-for-19 passing for 159 yards and an interception — but that 2021 game could still provide a blueprint for the Hawkeyes. Michigan running back Hassan Haskins led the way with 169 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while Blake Corum needed just six carries to add 87 rushing yards of his own. Iowa will likely try to follow a similar path with star running back Kaleb Johnson’s recent emergence. KCCI ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter

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Iowa dropped to 3-2 (1-1 in Big Ten play) following a rough loss at Ohio State Saturday.

Ohio State vs. Iowa football score updates, highlights

Here’s how Saturday unfolded.

Kirk Ferentz discusses QB performance between Cade McNamara and Brendan Sullivan

Final: Ohio State 35, Iowa 7

It’s hard to envision a worse performance than that for Iowa. The Hawkeyes were held to 226 total yards of offense and 10 first downs, compared to more than 400 yards and 21 first downs for the Buckeyes’ offense.

Brendan Sullivan’s promising drive capped by Kaleb Johnson’s touchdown run was a lone bright spot.

Iowa punts it back

Sullivan couldn’t make anything happen on a third down scramble, so Iowa will send it back to Ohio State.

The Buckeyes are 3:33 away from officially closing this out.

Buckeyes go three-and-out

Ohio State went conservative on that drive and kept it on the ground for three straight plays. Iowa will have it at it own 38 after a punt.

Sullivan is back in at QB for his second drive.

Kaleb Johnson breaks a touchdown run to end Iowa scoring drought

The shutout is over.

Kaleb Johnson scampered in from 28 yards out to get Iowa on the board. Brendan Sullivan tallied 30 rushing yards and 12 passing yards (1-for-1) on his first drive.

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It’s 35-7 with 8:07 on the clock.

Iowa scoring drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:51

Brendan Sullivan checks in Cade McNamara

Iowa will give some reps to backup QB Brendan Sullivan now, trailing 35-0 in the fourth.

Emeka Egbuka scores his third touchdown of the game

The Buckeye offense has scored a touchdown on all four drives of the second half. This one makes it 35-0 with 10:58 to go in the game.

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Ohio State scoring drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 3:54

Cade McNamara stripped again, Ohio State recovers

It’s going from bad to worse for Iowa. McNamara’s arm was hit on a pass attempt and sputtered to the ground for a fumble, recovered by Ohio State.

The play was confirmed on video review. Ohio State will have it at Iowa’s 27 to begin the next drive.

End of third quarter: Ohio State 28, Iowa 0

Iowa’s offense did cross the 100-yard mark for the game on a third-quarter drive, but the offense has not done much of anything today.

Ohio State is in total control with 15 minutes to go.

Watch: Incredible one-handed touchdown catch by Jeremiah Smith

KCCI’s Glen Biermann captured this video from the end zone, showing Smith’s touchdown from the third quarter.

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Ohio State adds another touchdown to widen the lead

This one is getting out of hand, as Ohio State now leads 28-0 late in the third quarter.

Another methodical drive ended with a passing touchdown to Emeka Egbuka, his second receiving TD of the day.

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Ohio State scoring drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 3:40

Ethan Hurkett injury update

Ethan Hurkett checked out of the game, but CBS’ Jenny Dell reported it’s just cramps.

Cade McNamara picked off by Davison Igbinosun

Iowa was finally driving, but a tipped pass fluttered right to Ohio State corner Davison Igbinosun, who caught it and returned it 45 yards into Iowa territory.

Will Howard scrambles in for a touchdown to extend Ohio State lead

It’s hard to draw up a worse start to the second half for Iowa.

Ohio State has two touchdowns in just over 7:00 to make it 21-0. Will Howard did the honors this time, running in from 4 yards out.

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Ohio State scoring drive: 3 plays, 19 yards, 1:22

Cade McNamara fumbles on opening play of Iowa’s next drive

Iowa’s offense can’t get anything done right now.

Cade McNamara dropped back and was hit on the first play of the series and fumbled. The ball was recovered by Ohio State at the Iowa 19-yard line.

Ohio State extends lead with Jeremiah Smith touchdown to open third quarter

After a 53-yard pass to Jeremiah Smith on third down got Ohio State deep inside Iowa territory, the freshman receiver made an incredible one-handed grab on the very next play to score a touchdown.

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It’s 14-0, Ohio State, with 9:34 to go in the third.

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Ohio State scoring drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 5:17

Iowa’s long drought against ranked teams continues

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Halftime: Ohio State 7, Iowa 0

Iowa’s offense was a no-show in the first 30 minutes, tallying 90 yards and just 4 first downs. Most notably, of course, is the big zero in the points column.

Two turnovers forced by the Hawkeye defense have kept them in it, but Iowa’s offense will need to figure something out in the second half.

Sebastian Castro picks off Will Howard

With no timeouts left, Ohio State tried getting more aggressive in search of points before half. Sebastian Castro was ready.

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He picked off Howard’s deep ball and Iowa has the ball at its own 38 with 1:00 to go.

Hawkeyes go three-and-out

Ohio State will have 1:13 left in the half and the ball at its own 45-yard line after an Iowa three-and-out.

Ohio State punts back

Kaden Wetjen called for a fair catch inside Iowa’s 10, and Iowa will have to go nearly the entire length of the field in 1:35 if it wants to score before halftime.

Iowa offense unable to take advantage of turnover

The Hawkeye offense can’t find a rhythm.

Another empty drive led to a punt, and Iowa’s special teams unit was unable to keep Dakin’s punt from the end zone. Ohio State has 4:18 left in the half and the ball at its own 20, leading 7-0.

Jay Higgins forces fumble, Iowa recovers

With Ohio State moving downfield, Jay Higgins saved the day.

Iowa’s star linebacker punched the ball out of the arms of freshman phenom wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Higgins was also credited with the recovery.

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Iowa has the ball at its own 28 after the fumble.

Iowa calls timeout on fourth-and-1, punts

After a 10-yard pass to Jarriet Buie on third down and long, Iowa had a decision on fourth-and-1. Kirk Ferentz brought out the punt unit and initially tried a fake that appeared to be successful, but the play was blown dead when Iowa called timeout right before the snap.

Rhys Dakin punted after the timeout, and Ferentz may be regretting his choice to punt. Dakin’s boot went just 22 yards before sailing out of bounds.

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Ohio State has it at the 28-yard line for its next drive.

Hawkeye defense gets crucial fourth-down stop

Iowa needed a spark, and it may have just found one.

Ohio State elected to go for it on fourth-and-2 from just across midfield. Will Howard’s rush attempt was stuffed by Yahya Black and Jay Higgins, and Iowa’s offense will take over at its own 41-yard line.

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The Hawkeye offense now has a short field with a chance to get on the board.

Drew Stevens misses 51-yard field goal

A promising drive comes up empty.

Iowa couldn’t get anything positive on third-and-4 from the Ohio State 34, so the Hawkeyes brought out Drew Stevens. His 51-yard field goal attempt started left and stayed left.

Ohio State will get the ball back at its own 33, leading 7-0 with 12:52 to go in the first half.

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Through two drives, Kaleb Johnson has been held to 10 yards (5 carries) on the ground and a single receiving yard. Cade McNamara’s 8-for-9 start should be encouraging, but those passes have gained just 44 yards — 22 of which came on one pass to Jacob Gill.

End of first quarter: Ohio State 7, Iowa 0

Ohio State’s first drive ate up a lot of clock, so we’re already moving on to the second quarter.

Iowa has the ball in Ohio State territory. Cade McNamara has found Jacob Gill three times on this drive, including twice for third-down conversions.

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Iowa defense’s long streak broken

That’s the first time in 27 games that Iowa’s defense has allowed an opening drive touchdown, according to Iowa.

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Ohio State takes early lead on Emeka Egbuka touchdown

Ohio State is on the board.

A methodical drive reaches the end zone thanks to a 14-yard pass from Will Howard to Emeka Egbuka. The Buckeyes gained six first downs on the drive and had a 46-42 split between passing and rushing yards.

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Iowa will get the ball back with 3:41 left in the first quarter, trailing 7-0.

Ohio State scoring drive: 14 plays, 88 yards, 7:36

Ohio State picks up first down after review

A pass to the outside turned into a first down after review. Initially, Iowa appeared to make the tackle one yard shy of the line to gain, which would’ve forced fourth-and-1 inside Ohio State territory.

Hawkeyes gain one first down, but drive stalls

A nice catch-and-run from Reece Vander Zee on third down helped Iowa convert for a first, but the next set of downs didn’t go anywhere.

Iowa was forced to punt after a third-and-long pass from Cade McNamara to Kaden Wetjen fell incomplete. Ohio State has it at the 12-yard line for its first drive of the day.

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Ohio State wins coin toss and defers to second half

It’ll be Hawkeye ball to start the game.

Homecoming for Luke Lachey

Iowa’s starting tight end is familiar with Ohio State, thanks to his dad, Jim, who was a star player for the Buckeyes.

Cooper DeJean in attendance for Iowa at Ohio State

Look who Scott Reister ran into on the sidelines:

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How to watch Iowa at Ohio State football: TV channel, livestream

When: 2:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, Oct. 5

Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

TV: KCCI/CBS

Livestream: Paramount+ (subscription required)

Online radio: Hawkeye Radio Network

Ohio State vs. Iowa football series history

Ohio State holds a 47-15-3 all-time series lead.

The Hawkeyes have had a couple of notable wins in the series under Kirk Ferentz, most notably a 55-24 drubbing at Kinnick Stadium in 2017.

While the series has only been played intermittently in recent years — the two teams will be meeting for just the fourth time in more than a decade when they play on Saturday — the Hawkeyes have not seen any recent success on the road against the Buckeyes. Iowa’s last win in Columbus was in 1991, when the Hawkeyes knocked off then-No. 13 Ohio State en route to a 10-1 regular season.

Ohio State vs. Iowa football tickets

Ohio State partners with Ticketmaster for resale tickets.

As of Thursday afternoon, two tickets together were available for a minimum of $85 apiece. The cheapest single ticket was listed at $20.

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Iowa at Ohio State football betting odds, over/under

Ohio State is a heavy favorite entering Saturday’s game. The Buckeyes are 19.5-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Iowa is +980 on the moneyline, meaning a $10 bet on the Hawkeyes would return $98 if they pull off the upset.

The over/under is set at 44.5 points.

Ohio State football record, schedule, stats

The Buckeyes are 4-0 and just won their Big Ten opener last week with a 38-7 victory at Michigan State.

Ohio State has not truly been tested this year. Last week’s 31-point win was the closest game it has played all season, with non-conference wins over Akron, Western Michigan and Marshall all coming by 35 points or more.

Ohio State has been dominant in every facet offensively, tallying 25 touchdowns (10 passing, 15 rushing) and averaging more than 530 yards of offense per game. Defensively, the Buckeyes have held teams below 2.0 yards per carry and have forced twice as many turnovers (6) as touchdowns they’ve allowed (3).

Cade McNamara vs. Ohio State

Iowa and Ohio State have some familiarity, most notably thanks to current Hawkeye and former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara.

McNamara only appeared in one game against Ohio State in his three seasons in Ann Arbor, but it was a successful day. He started at quarterback for the Wolverines in 2021 when they knocked off Ohio State for the first time in nine years, winning 42-27.

McNamara didn’t put up gaudy stats — 13-for-19 passing for 159 yards and an interception — but that 2021 game could still provide a blueprint for the Hawkeyes. Michigan running back Hassan Haskins led the way with 169 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while Blake Corum needed just six carries to add 87 rushing yards of his own. Iowa will likely try to follow a similar path with star running back Kaleb Johnson’s recent emergence.

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Note: With EA Sports’ College Football 25 bringing college football back to the video game world, the Deseret News is simulating every Utah State game against an FBS opponent this season.

Utah State faces a monumental task as it starts Mountain West Conference play.

The Aggies are on a three-game losing streak heading into conference action.

Utah State will also take on the league’s top-ranked team to kick off MWC play, as the Aggies hit the road to face Boise State on Saturday.

Can the Aggies hang with the Broncos?

The Deseret News ran a simulation of Saturday’s game on the EA Sports College Football 25 video game, and it finished up about like you might expect.

How the simulation was set up

There were a couple of ground rules in place: The simulation used 10-minute quarters and I let the computer simulate the game with no user interference.

CPU ratings have also been adjusted a bit from the standard to make pass defense more realistic — in my opinion, passers were completing an unrealistic amount of attempts in previous simulations, so I adjusted the passing accuracy from 50 to 35, then adjusted pass defense ratings from 50 to 75. That helped to create more realistic numbers.

Injuries and depth chart changes were also implemented, though in this simulation that didn’t really impact much compared to previous simulations — Utah State is coming off a bye and has had some time to heal.

I also matched up the uniform combos we’ll see in the game. Utah State is going all white, wearing its road white jerseys with white helmet and pants, while Boise State is donning its orange throwbacks, with orange helmet matched with blue script helmet and matching blue pants.

How accurate was the simulation of Utah State’s last game?

The actual score: Temple 45, Utah State 29

College Football 25 simulation final score: Utah State 29, Temple 10

My analysis: Going into the matchup, it looked like this simulation was totally plausible — Temple was winless and had one of the nation’s lowest-scoring offenses. The simulation accurately predicted the total number of points for Utah State, while also projecting more than 400 yards total offense for the Aggies (which also happened).

In the actual game, though, the Aggies fell apart in the second half after taking a 21-17 lead into the break. Utah State gave up 451 yards and 45 points to a Temple offense that otherwise has looked listless.

How did the simulation between Utah State and Boise State play out?

Final score: Boise State 24, Utah State 6

Key sequence: Late in the second quarter with Utah State trailing 17-0, the Aggies had a promising, quick drive end up without any points.

Spencer Petras completed three straight passes to get the Aggies downfield quickly after taking over possession with just over a minute until halftime — a 37-yard pass to Kyrese White got the ball to the Boise State 1.

The Broncos defense, though, came up with a huge goal line stand — Petras was stopped for no gain on a first-and-goal run, then Utah State leaned on lead back Rahsul Faison to try and score. Faison was stopped for no gain on two straight plays, however, before being dropped for a 5-yard loss on fourth and goal, and Boise State took a 17-0 lead into the break.

Utah State running back Rahsul Faison is stopped for a loss on fourth-and-goal by Boise State’s Herbert Gums during a simulated game between Utah State and Boise State in the EA Sports College Football 25 video game. | EA Sports College Football 25

How the simulation transpired: In a simulation where there was stiffer defense that perhaps expected, the Broncos got off to a quick start.

After an early three and out, Boise State scored on three straight possessions to build a 17-0 lead.

The Broncos used a heavy dose of star running back Ashton Jeanty on their first scoring drive, which ended with a 1-yard Austin Bolt touchdown catch.

Then, after Utah State was held to a three and out on its second possession, Boise State benefitted from a 27-yard punt return that helped set up a 47-yard Jonah Dalmas field goal with 1:57 left in the first quarter.

Following another Utah State three and out — its third straight to start the game — Boise State again methodically moved the ball downfield, including a key third-down pickup that advanced the ball inside the Utah State 30.

That set up a 21-yard touchdown pass from Maddux Madsen to Matt Lauter with 7:45 until halftime.

The Aggies’ first promising drive of the game ended up with no points, as Petras took back-to-back sacks before Elliott Nimrod missed a 50-yard field goal attempt.

Then Utah State squandered its next drive, when Boise State had the goal line stand.

That was as close as the Aggies would come to threatening an upset, as both teams used ball control in the second half to make the final 30 minutes move quickly.

Jeanty delivered the final blow late in the third quarter, as Boise State leaned on its star again and he scored on a 26-yard touchdown run on the final play of the quarter to make it 24-0.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty scores a 26-yard touchdown in the third quarter during a simulated game between Utah State and Boise State in the EA Sports College Football 25 video game. | EA Sports College Football 25

Utah State finally countered with a quick-strike 75-yard touchdown pass to White on the first play of the fourth quarter.

Outside of that, though, both teams exchanged time-consuming drives — and a pair of interceptions — before Boise State simply ran out the clock with one final drive that ended inside the USU 5.

Star players: Jeanty was a major factor, running for 173 yards and the third-quarter score to pace the Boise State offense.

Madsen, the American Fork High product, threw for 147 yards and two touchdowns, as well as an interception, while his favorite target was Latrell Caples, who had five catches for 88 yards.

For Utah State, Faison ended up with 70 rushing yards, though that came with just a 2.9 per-carry average.

White finished with six catches for 140 yards and the long touchdown, accounting for more than half of Petras’s 218 passing yards.

Key stats: The Broncos finished with only 329 yards of total offense, though they converted 7 of 14 third-down attempts to make the most of those yards.

Utah State put up 258 yards of total offense, though the Aggies struggled on third down, converting just 4 of 13.

Boise State also had five sacks, compared to two for Utah State.

Utah State quarterback Spencer Petras is sacked during a simulated game between Utah State and Boise State in the EA Sports College Football 25 video game. | EA Sports College Football 25

How realistic was the simulation?

My analysis: If there’s one thing that seems a bit unrealistic about this simulation, it’s that I expected Boise State to score more: in real life, the Broncos are averaging 47.8 points per game, and 24 points seems a bit low, especially against a Utah State team that is giving up 36.3 points per game.

Other than that, though, this went about as expected. Jeanty controlled the flow of the game, and Boise State was never really in danger of losing to a Utah State team that is desperate for a win.


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