Winner: Travis Hunter 

This week’s matchup between Colorado and Baylor had just about everything a college sports fan would love. From a 100-yard kickoff return to a show-stopping overtime that ended in a fumble, either team could have won this one. 

Junior wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter was essential in cliching this game on both the offensive and defensive side. He tallied 130 receiving yards on only seven receptions while forcing a legendary fumble on the goal line to save the Buffalo’s hopes.

Any FBS team I could think of would be blessed to have this potential first-round future draft pick on their squad. 

Loser: No. 23 Kansas State

Losing to BYU has to be another level of embarrassment for a ranked Kansas State team, especially since the Cougars were predicted to finish between just four and seven wins in the Big 12. 

After a 31-7 domination over then-ranked Arizona, K-State looked to conquer the team in Provo at its own house. However, the BYU defense forced three turnovers and had a 90 yard touchdown return in a 39-8 rout against K-State. 

The Wildcats offense looked like a train wreck on both ends with sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson throwing two picks with no touchdowns and the defense giving up 367 yards to an arguably lackluster offense. 

Winner: Boston College

While you can’t say that Boston sports fans have endured a fruitless 21st century, Boston College has been largely abysmal. After former coach Jeff Hafley jumped ship and headed to the NFL, the Eagles hired former NFL coach Bill O’Brien to return to his hometown and resurrect the fading program.

After taking down Michigan State on a late game-winning touchdown pass, O’Brien has the Eagles soaring at 3-1. Junior QB Thomas Castellanos has been the beneficiary of O’Brien’s offensive prowess with 11 touchdowns on the year. With a light schedule upcoming, look for O’Brien’s men to make a potential push for a well-known bowl game.

Loser: Ollie Gordon II

After amassing more than 2,000 total yards and scoring 22 touchdowns for Oklahoma State in 2023, junior running back Ollie Gordon II was poised to be a Heisman Trophy contender. Instead, the long-striding runner seems to have taken a near-fatal dirt nap.

Averaging only 3.5 yards per tote and finding paydirt a mere four times, Gordon has been one of the biggest disappointments of the college football landscape. Facing off against a No. 12 Utah team without their starting QB, No. 14 Oklahoma State had an opportunity to make a statement. Gordon finished with 42 yards on the ground as Utah won the game. If their star player is sputtering, the Cowboys just don’t have the firepower to compete for a spot in the playoffs.

Winner: Temple kicker legend Maddux Trujillo

Though the Temple Owls have been forced to hibernate for its first three games, redshirt senior kicker Maddux Trujillo helped kickstart an Owls monumental snowball with a field goal from 64-yards out. 

Dubbed “AutoMaddux,” Trujillo’s resume has been boosted tremendously, as he now holds the records for the longest field goal at Lincoln Financial Field — and in school history — with a 64-yarder, the longest in any NCAA game since 2009.

After the record-breaking, fuel-sparked field goal, the Owls finally showed off their wings and flew high into the sky, scoring 28 points in the second half and securing their first win of the season. Take a bow , Mr. “AutoMaddux.”

Loser: USC’s Trojan Horse: Michigan’s run game

For a highly-touted ranked matchup that No. 11 USC was favored to win, No. 18 Michigan came into Ann Arbor and … only had 32 passing yards?

In this modern era of football where air raids and QB play reigns supreme, the Wolverines mustered just 32 passing yards. While the Trojans attempted 52 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns — and still lost.

USC’s face got run over by the likes of senior running backs Kalel Mullings and Donovan Edwards of which the former had a career-best 159 rushing yards to lead the Wolverines to an upset win. Really, Trojans? Losing to an underdog with 32 passing yards? It lands top spot in the “C’mon Man” lowlight reel.

Winner: The Commodores

Vandy may be legit. Maybe not a legit contender in the SEC, but they have proven they can hang with the rest. A week one victory against the Hokies and a blowout W against Alcorn St. has helped the Commodores build confidence heading into league play. The loss against Georgia St. is on-brand but seemed like a fluke this season.

No. 7 Missouri was expecting Vandy, but they got the ‘Dores. The two teams traded scores all game, including overtime. The Tigers barely squeaked this one out, but the SEC should beware of Vanderbilt.

Loser: Oklahoma’s SEC Fantasy

Welcome to the SEC, Sooners. It is not all flowers and berries in the Southeast. There are some scary teams with scary stadiums full of scary fans. You can not be scared going into games in this league, but Oklahoma was — and for good reason. 

Sophomore QB Jackson Arnold was well on his way to contributing to the Vols’ defensive dominance before coach Brent Venables pulled his plug. It took four games for the Sooners to realize Arnold was not their guy.

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel must have felt bad for his Alma Mater and took his foot off the gas. It could have been way worse, and Oklahoma fans should be thankful.