American college football wide receiver
College football is contending with a wave of lawsuits and conference rules as new NCAA five-year eligibility rules collide with court orders. Schools are barring players returning from professional stints and lawsuits are reshaping rosters ahead of Week 1. The landscape is changing as conferences push uniform restrictions.
Texas orchestrates a fourth-quarter rally led by Manning to erase a 20-point deficit, toppling No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in Austin. Manning throws for 196 yards with a TD; Smothers scores the go-ahead rushing TD as Texas completes the comeback and grabs a signature win for coach Sarkisian.
Oklahoma State has defeated No. 1 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater, breaking a long skid and ending a 21-game losing streak against FBS opponents. Quarterback Mestemaker throws for 317 yards with two interceptions, while rushing for 109 yards and a TD; Drew Massekemaker leads a late comeback.