College football fans were treated to an exciting Week 7, with plenty of action on the field. From thrilling upsets to dramatic finishes, the games did not disappoint.
One of the standout performances of the week came from Liberty, who managed to stay unbeaten with a hard-fought victory over Florida International. Despite squandering a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, Liberty pulled off a win in overtime, improving their record to 5-0. While their strength of schedule may not be the toughest, the Flames are still in contention for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
On the flip side, Utah’s hopes of making a splash in the Big 12 took a hit with a loss to Arizona State. Quarterback Cam Rising returned from injury but had a tough outing, throwing three interceptions in a disappointing defeat. Utah will need to regroup quickly if they hope to make a run at the conference title.
Alabama, the defending champions, continued their rollercoaster season with a narrow win over South Carolina. After a shocking loss to Vanderbilt, Alabama barely escaped with a victory, thanks to a late interception. While the Crimson Tide have shown some vulnerability in recent weeks, they still hold a 5-1 record and remain a team to watch as the season progresses.
Washington, fresh off an impressive win over Michigan, stumbled on the road against Iowa. The Huskies struggled to finish drives and fell behind early, eventually losing by a wide margin. With a 4-3 record, Washington will need to bounce back quickly to stay in the mix for a conference title.
In one of the most anticipated matchups of the week, Quinn Ewers made his return for Texas in a dominant win over Oklahoma. While Ewers’ performance drew headlines, the real star of the game was Texas’ defense, which held the Sooners to just 236 yards. With a perfect 6-0 record, Texas looks like a legitimate contender in the Big 12.
On the other hand, USC suffered a heartbreaking loss to Penn State in overtime. Despite holding a lead for much of the game, the Trojans couldn’t hold on in the final minutes, falling to a ranked opponent. Head coach Lincoln Riley will need to rally his team for a tough road matchup against Maryland next week.
Overall, Week 7 of college football provided fans with plenty of excitement and drama. With the season halfway done, teams are jockeying for position in the playoff race, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the season.