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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.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian faced backlash after an AI-edited video mocked a postgame moment with ESPN’s Holly Rowe. Arch Manning has apologized for laughing at the clip, and Rowe has accepted the apology. The episode follows a dramatic Texas comeback over Ohio State and sparked a broader debate about AI-edited violence in sports media.
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.
The Union Jack Classic has brought Kansas and Arizona State to Wembley, marking London’s first college football game at the stadium and underscoring the Big 12’s international ambitions. The event blends pageantry with sport, drawing tens of thousands of fans and international attention.
Presidential attention during a high-stakes Texas-Tennessee game has prompted teams to plan for potential headset disruptions as officials note security movements can interrupt on-field communication. The Texas quarterback Arch Manning is set to play in Neyland Stadium, with Trump’s attendance adding a unique layer to the SEC showdown.
Week 4 delivered high-octane performances across conferences, with standout shows from Ohio State, Texas, and Florida, plus a brutal injury scare that reverberates through the college football landscape as teams prepare for a weekend slate of marquee matchups.