Week 7 Recap - No One is Safe

What a day Saturday was!

For the first time in 20 years, Alabama and Georgia lost on the same day. For the first time in 30 years, Alabama, Georgia, and Texas all fell on the same Saturday. And for the first time in 36 years, the No. 1-ranked team in the country lost to an unranked opponent in consecutive weeks.

And that was only the beginning.

Five of the top seven teams in the AP Poll went down on Saturday, turning an already wild weekend into a day that will be remembered for years to come.

What is already being called the greatest Saturday in college football history delivered chaos, upsets, and unforgettable moments in abundance. Saturdays like this remind us why we love this sport so much. In college football, no lead is safe, no giant is untouchable, and absolutely anything can happen.

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BYU Make Their Statement

The action started in Provo early in the week, as students began camping out as early as Tuesday, when the location of College GameDay was announced. Four days later, they brought the energy to the show as it returned to Provo for the first time since 2009.

College GameDay had not been kind to BYU. The Cougars were 0–4 in games where they were the featured matchup, with losses to TCU, Utah, Coastal Carolina, and Texas Tech leaving major stains on the BYU brand. Those defeats helped create a national perception that BYU crumbled when the lights were brightest. On top of that, the Cougars had lost their previous four games broadcast on ABC. Saturday night was their chance to change the national narrative surrounding BYU football.

Notre Dame, on the other hand, has the brand recognition and national reputation that BYU is still trying to build. However, the Fighting Irish have faced their own criticism in recent years. Notre Dame has taken plenty of heat for remaining independent and playing only two or three meaningful games each season. Last year, the Irish went 0–2 in those marquee matchups and ultimately missed the playoff. Saturday night was their opportunity to prove their defense was as good as advertised and that quarterback CJ Carr belonged in the Heisman conversation.

The Cougars wasted no time getting started. Their opening drive ended with Bear Bachmeier's first touchdown run of the night. Notre Dame answered with a field goal, and after forcing BYU to punt, the Irish drove down the field and took their first lead at 10–7.

BYU responded with two touchdowns before halftime, including a receiving touchdown by Bachmeier and another rushing score. The Cougars also capitalized on a bizarre mistake by Carr, who knocked a fumbled snap to the ground while attempting to spike the ball. BYU recovered the ball inside the Notre Dame 10-yard line and turned the mistake into a scoring opportunity, taking a 21–10 lead into the locker room.

The third quarter, however, was a different story for BYU. A muffed punt and a questionable fake punt deep in Cougar territory gave Notre Dame two field goals with very little work required. Then, a touchdown early in the fourth quarter put the Irish ahead 24–21. Once again, it looked like BYU might squander an opportunity to prove itself on the national stage.

An interception by Bachmeier while the Cougars were driving into Notre Dame territory only added to that feeling.

But BYU's defense came up big once again, forcing a three-and-out and giving the offense another opportunity. With five and a half minutes remaining, the Cougars took over with a chance to win the game.

Bachmeier delivered.

The freshman quarterback orchestrated a beautiful drive, getting BYU into the red zone in just five plays. Then, facing third-and-goal, he connected with tight end Ryder Lyons for his first passing touchdown of the night. The Cougars were back in front, 28–24.

Notre Dame still had 1:47 to respond, and the Irish weren't going down without a fight. After converting twice on fourth down and once on third-and-10, Notre Dame found itself at the BYU 9-yard line with just four seconds remaining. One final play stood between the Irish and a potential victory.

Carr rolled to his right and fired toward Jaden Greathouse, but the pass fell incomplete. The crowd erupted, and BYU had done it.

The Cougars had finally delivered on one of college football's biggest stages.

What This Means for Notre Dame

Notre Dame is continuing a troubling trend from last season: losing the games that matter most on its schedule.

With five games remaining, the Irish still have matchups against Miami on November 7 and SMU on November 21. Beyond those contests, games against Navy, Boston College, and Syracuse offer limited opportunities to strengthen their playoff résumé. Losing to BYU means Notre Dame has very little room for error moving forward.

Carr also struggled against the Cougars. Outside of one scoring drive in the second half, he had difficulty consistently finding open receivers. That was particularly concerning because Notre Dame's offensive line provided excellent protection throughout the night. BYU finished with zero sacks and rarely put significant pressure on the young quarterback. Carr had opportunities to make plays, but he failed to capitalize often enough.

The Irish defense was equally disappointing. This was supposed to be one of the team's biggest strengths, yet BYU consistently moved the ball against a highly touted unit. Bachmeier had time to sit in the pocket and find open receivers downfield, while the Cougars found success on the ground despite playing without star running back LJ Martin.

Losing defensive lineman Boubacar Traore to a targeting penalty on Notre Dame's opening drive certainly didn't help. Still, the Irish had enough talent on that defense to perform better than they did.

For a team with playoff aspirations, this was a frustrating night on both sides of the ball.

What This Means for BYU

For BYU, this was a massive step forward.

The Cougars executed an excellent offensive game plan and found a way to win despite missing their star running back, LJ Martin. Rather than relying on one player to carry the offense, BYU used its talented tight ends and got enough production from Bachmeier and Rex to keep the Notre Dame defense off balance.

More importantly, BYU didn't fold when things started going wrong. The muffed punt, questionable fake punt, and Bachmeier interception could easily have sent the Cougars spiraling. Instead, the defense responded, the offense delivered when it mattered most, and BYU finished the job.

That is the kind of performance that can change a program's national perception. The Cougars have heard the criticism about their ability to win on the biggest stage, and Saturday night gave them an opportunity to answer it.

They did exactly that.

What This Means for the Big 12

This victory wasn't just enormous for BYU. It was enormous for the Big 12.

For the past few years, the conference has struggled to receive the same national respect as the SEC and Big Ten. Questions about the Big 12's ability to compete with the country's elite programs have followed the league, particularly after Oregon dismantled Texas Tech in last year's playoff.

But with BYU and Texas Tech both emerging as serious contenders and Utah also in the mix, the Big 12 has an opportunity to change that narrative. A victory over a nationally recognized program like Notre Dame gives the conference exactly the kind of result it needs.

Of course, one win doesn't erase every question about the Big 12. But BYU proved that it can compete with a major national brand, and the conference has multiple teams capable of making noise this season.

If the Big 12 wants to earn more respect on the national stage, it needs its best teams to win games like this one. BYU delivered when it mattered most.

And after Saturday night in Provo, the rest of the country might want to start taking the Cougars—and the Big 12—a little more seriously.

No One is Safe

As mentioned above, Notre Dame wasn't the only top ranked teams to take a stumble this past weekend.

Tennessee Dominates Third Saturday in October

The Volunteers were looking to win their third straight game against Alabama at Neyland Stadium, and boy, did they ever.

Just a week after going toe-to-toe with Georgia and reinforcing the belief that they were the second-best team in the SEC, the Alabama Crimson Tide laid a classic Kalen DeBoer egg. Tennessee outmuscled them, outgained them, and controlled the game in just about every way imaginable.

This Tennessee team has struggled offensively all season, but its defense has been the driving force behind its success. Saturday was no different. The Vols forced three first-half turnovers, but managed just 12 points off those mistakes, taking a 12–10 lead into halftime. Alabama's only touchdown of the half came after a George MacIntyre interception gave the Tide a short field.

The second half was when Tennessee stepped on Alabama's throat.

The Vols' defense continued to suffocate the Tide, allowing Alabama just four possessions after halftime. Those drives ended with two more turnovers and two punts, leaving the Crimson Tide completely unable to generate any momentum. Meanwhile, Tennessee added two touchdowns of its own to seal a 26–10 victory. With nearly four minutes still on the clock, cigar smoke filled Neyland Stadium as Tennessee fans celebrated another win over their biggest rival.

And this is exactly the kind of performance that has Alabama fans questioning DeBoer.

What was that?

Alabama looked soft, played sloppy football, and appeared completely outmatched physically. That is not the Alabama way. Nick Saban's teams certainly had their bad days, but they rarely looked as undisciplined and incompetent as DeBoer's squad has at times over the past two seasons.

This was Alabama's first set of back-to-back losses since 2007, a stunning statistic for a program that spent nearly two decades setting the standard for college football. Now, with LSU looming in three weeks, the Tide have very little room for error.

DeBoer inherited one of the biggest jobs in sports, and the expectations haven't changed just because Saban is gone. Alabama isn't accustomed to looking like this, and another performance like Saturday's will only turn up the heat on its head coach.

Horns Down

Speaking of losing two weeks in a row and having no room for error, Texas appeared to have a get-right game lined up against the confusing Florida Gators. The Longhorns looked to be cruising, taking a 17–3 lead after a punt return for a touchdown. But that's when everything went south for Texas.

Florida scored to close the first half, scored again to open the second half, and suddenly, before Texas could even get the ball back, its 14-point lead had disappeared. And the Gators weren't done there. Florida eventually took a 27–17 lead after Texas punted twice and turned the ball over on downs.

Arch Manning led a nice touchdown drive to get the Longhorns back in the game, but with another opportunity to take the lead late, he made a costly mistake. His turnover effectively iced the game for Florida, capping off another frustrating performance from the Texas quarterback.

There are two major takeaways from this game: Florida is bipolar, and Arch Manning isn't good.

Let's start with Florida. The Gators have now beaten two top teams in Ole Miss and Texas, but sandwiched between those victories are blowout losses to Missouri and South Carolina. Make it make sense.

Florida surrendered a combined 83 points in those two losses, yet showed up on Saturday and held Texas to fewer than 300 yards of total offense. With Georgia coming up in two weeks, who knows what to expect? At this point, I'm done trying to predict what Florida will do next. In a season this chaotic, the Gators might be the most unpredictable team in the country.

Now, let's talk about Arch Manning.

Arch Manning has not been a good quarterback this season. He continues to turn the ball over at the worst possible times and has struggled to find the consistency Texas needs from its starting quarterback. He flashes potential, but potential doesn't mean much when you can't consistently deliver when your team needs you most.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian said that everything would be evaluated this week, which raises an obvious question: Is a quarterback change on the table?

Coming into the season, Manning was being discussed as a potential No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick. Outside of his fourth-quarter performance against Ohio State, however, he has done little to live up to those expectations. And at this point, you have to wonder whether that performance said more about Ohio State than it did about Manning.

I don't know where Texas goes from here. Maybe Manning turns things around, or maybe Sarkisian decides it's time for a change. But regardless of the name on the back of his jersey or the expectations that followed him into the season, Manning has to play better. Right now, he is hurting Texas more than he is helping it.

Georgia Faulters

The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry looked like it was headed for a blowout this year. Georgia entered the game as a three-touchdown favorite at home against an Auburn team that hadn't shown much promise this season. Meanwhile, Georgia appeared to have rediscovered the dominance that defined its early-decade success.

For a while, it looked like the game would unfold exactly as expected. The Bulldogs jumped out to a quick 14–0 lead, and Sanford Stadium was ready for a comfortable afternoon. However, Georgia's offense suddenly lost its mojo, and the crowd watched in disbelief as that 14-point lead turned into a 17–14 deficit by halftime.

Despite having a quarterback in Byrum Brown who has struggled to throw the football consistently, Auburn found success on the ground, rushing for nearly 200 yards against the Georgia defense. The Tigers controlled the clock while wearing down the Bulldogs' defense, and a touchdown run to open the second half extended Auburn's lead to 10 points.

Georgia eventually clawed its way back into the game and found itself with the ball in a tie game with just over a minute remaining. Despite a sloppy afternoon, Gunnar Stockton had a chance to lead the Bulldogs to another victory.

Instead, disaster struck. As Stockton stepped up in the pocket, contact with his own offensive lineman jarred the ball loose, handing possession to Auburn. Five plays and 40 yards later, Alex McPherson drilled a 34-yard field goal to give the Tigers the lead and complete the upset.

Georgia had fallen to an unranked opponent for the first time since 2019. It was also the Bulldogs' first loss to an SEC team other than Alabama or Ole Miss since 2020.

Georgia now gets a bye week, but the schedule waiting on the other side is brutal: three straight games against Florida, Ole Miss, and Missouri. After Saturday's performance, it's hard to feel confident about what comes next. The Bulldogs still have plenty of talent, but they'll need to clean things up quickly if they want to survive that stretch.

So, What Do We Make of Auburn?

Honestly, I have no idea what to think about the Tigers.

They barely beat Baylor to open the season, yet nearly all their SEC games have been one-possession contests, with Tennessee being the exception. Auburn has shown flashes of being competitive, but Saturday was its first real statement that this team might be capable of more than just hanging around.

The next two weeks will tell us a lot, with LSU and Ole Miss up next. If Auburn can knock off either of those teams, the Tigers could suddenly find themselves with a legitimate opportunity to finish the season strong.

Just imagine the possibilities. If Auburn can beat LSU or Ole Miss, then follow it up with a victory over Alabama in the Iron Bowl, a nine-win regular season becomes a realistic possibility. And if the Tigers had managed to beat Georgia as well, that résumé would make for a fascinating conversation about just how good this team really is.

Auburn still has plenty to prove, but Saturday showed that writing off the Tigers would be a mistake. The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry delivered another upset, and now the rest of Auburn's season has become a whole lot more interesting.

Game of the Week: Ohio State 19 Indiana 15

With five of the top seven teams in the AP Poll losing on Saturday, there was no shortage of chaos across college football. But in a weekend full of upsets and unbelievable finishes, the matchup between No. 4 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana stood out as the Game of the Week.

This was the kind of game college football fans circle on their calendars months in advance. Two top-five teams, a rematch of last year's Big Ten Championship, and an Indiana program that had won 22 straight games coming into Saturday. The Hoosiers had built themselves into a national powerhouse, and a victory over Ohio State would have been another massive statement that Indiana was here to stay.

Instead, we got a defensive slugfest, a potentially devastating injury, a spectacular touchdown, and one of the craziest finishes you will ever see.

Ohio State came into Bloomington looking to prove it was still the team to beat in the Big Ten, and its defense made life difficult for Indiana all afternoon. Neither offense could find much consistency, and every point felt like it could make the difference. The Buckeyes managed just enough offense to take a 13–7 lead into the fourth quarter, but the biggest play of the afternoon was still to come.

Facing fourth-and-1 early in the fourth quarter, Ohio State decided to go for it rather than settle for a field goal. Quarterback Julian Sayin launched a pass downfield to Jeremiah Smith, who somehow came down with a 38-yard touchdown despite multiple Indiana defenders surrounding him. It was a spectacular play that extended Ohio State's lead to 19–7 and gave the Buckeyes some breathing room.

Indiana wasn't going away, though. The Hoosiers answered with a touchdown of their own, with Josh Hoover connecting with Nick Marsh to cut the deficit to 19–15. Suddenly, Indiana was right back in it.

Then came the bad news for Ohio State. Sayin suffered a right arm injury and left the game, forcing the Buckeyes to turn to their backup quarterback. Ohio State's offense couldn't put the game away, and the door was left wide open for Indiana to complete the comeback.

With just over a minute remaining, the Hoosiers got the ball back and began driving down the field. They reached the Ohio State 27-yard line, facing fourth-and-4 with 1:02 left on the clock. It was do-or-die time. Indiana needed a touchdown to take the lead, and there would be no second chances.

Hoover took the snap, Ohio State brought pressure, and Marsh broke free down the left side of the end zone. Hoover lofted the ball toward his receiver, who appeared to make the catch for what would have been the go-ahead touchdown.

The crowd erupted. Indiana had seemingly pulled off the comeback. Ohio State's players could hardly believe what had just happened.

But then came the whistle. The officials ruled the pass incomplete because Marsh's left foot landed out of bounds as he made the catch.

HE WAS OUT OF BOUNDS BY INCHES.

Take a second to appreciate just how absurd this play was. Indiana was one successful catch away from taking the lead against the No. 4 team in the country. Marsh had beaten his defender, Hoover had found him, and the ball was right there. But in a game decided by a handful of points, Marsh's foot landed just far enough outside the boundary to erase what would have been the biggest play of Indiana's season.

And the cruelest part? Marsh made the catch. This wasn't a dropped pass or a ball that sailed over his head. He got his hands on it, brought it in, and appeared to have delivered the game-winning touchdown. One tiny detail—where his foot landed—changed everything.

Ohio State took over on downs, kneeled out the clock, and escaped with a 19–15 victory. Indiana's 22-game winning streak was over, its 19-game home winning streak was snapped, and the Hoosiers were left wondering how a game they had nearly stolen had slipped away.

That is college football.

For Ohio State, this was a massive win, even if it wasn't pretty. The Buckeyes showed they could survive a hostile environment and win a game when their offense struggled. Their defense made enough plays to keep Indiana from taking control, and Jeremiah Smith delivered a spectacular fourth-down touchdown when Ohio State desperately needed it. The concern now is Sayin's injury and what his absence could mean for the Buckeyes moving forward.

For Indiana, this loss has to sting. The Hoosiers played well enough defensively to win, had a chance to take the lead on the final drive, and came within inches of extending one of the most impressive winning streaks in college football. They will have to regroup quickly, but this game showed that Indiana continues to belongs in the conversation with the nation's elite programs.

And that's why this was our Game of the Week. It wasn't necessarily the highest-scoring game or the most dominant performance. It was a matchup between two of the best teams in the country that came down to the final minute, with a season's worth of momentum hanging on one receiver's foot.

On a Saturday when college football reminded us that absolutely anything can happen, Ohio State and Indiana gave us a finish that perfectly captured the madness of this sport.

Sometimes, the difference between winning and losing isn't a missed tackle, a bad throw, or a questionable coaching decision.

Sometimes, it's just a foot.

Player of the Week

Bear Bachmeier (BYU): 23/36, 224 YDS, 1 TD, 13 CAR, 45 YDS, 2 TD, 1 Rec 1 TD

I talked about it above, but how could I give Player of the Week to anyone other than Bear Bachmeier?

The BYU quarterback did it all against Notre Dame. He ran for two touchdowns, threw for another, and even caught a touchdown pass of his own! Is there anything this kid can't do?

Beyond the incredible stat line, what stood out most was his poise and leadership. With BYU fighting to hold off a Notre Dame comeback, Bachmeier delivered when the Cougars needed him most, leading the game-winning touchdown drive in the fourth quarter.

This wasn't just another impressive performance from a quarterback. It was a statement on one of college football's biggest stages. Bachmeier helped BYU overcome its history of struggles in marquee matchups and secure what could go down as one of the biggest wins in program history.

Four touchdowns, a victory over Notre Dame, and a performance Cougar fans won't soon forget. Bear Bachmeier was an easy choice for Player of the Week.

In Case You Missed it

Miami Survives

Florida State looked poised to become the sixth top-seven team to lose on Saturday, but its comeback bid fell short in double overtime. A questionable penalty and a controversial simultaneous catch in the end zone helped Miami escape with the win. The Hurricanes survived, but it certainly wasn't pretty.

Michigan's New QB?

Michigan's offense was sputtering once again, and this time, head coach Kyle Whittingham decided he'd seen enough. He benched Bryce Underwood and turned to true freshman Tommy Carr, who sparked the offense and helped the Wolverines beat Penn State 21–18.

Is the change permanent? Nobody knows yet, but Michigan finally looked like it had an offense for at least one half. Maybe Carr has earned himself another shot.

Kick Six

North Dakota State decided to end the first half against Nevada in style. And by style, I mean a kick six. There's not much more to say—just go watch it.

Oregon's QB Carousel

Oregon looked to get back on track against Nebraska by giving Brock Thomas the start at quarterback. That experiment didn't last long. Thomas went 9-of-20 for just 54 yards and an interception before Dylan Raiola entered the game against his former team.

Raiola wasn't exactly lighting up the stat sheet either, completing 11 of 18 passes for 59 yards. But his touchdown proved to be enough as the Ducks escaped Nebraska with a 17–14 win. Oregon got the victory, but the quarterback situation remains a mess.

Learn How to Drive

An injured Cincinnati player needed to be carted off the field, which should have been a straightforward process. Instead, the cart driver provided an entirely different kind of highlight.

Somebody might need a few more driving lessons.

Ole Miss Rolls

Ole Miss exposed Missouri for what it might really be, dominating the Tigers 31–3. And somehow, that result only makes the Florida Gators more confusing.

Florida has beaten both Ole Miss and Texas, yet has also been blown out by Missouri and South Carolina. Trying to make sense of those results is enough to make anyone's head spin. At this point, I'm done trying to figure the Gators out.

QB Sneak Gone Wrong

Kent State had a chance to take a two-score lead over USF with a quarterback sneak. Let's just say things didn't go according to plan.

If you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and look it up. Sometimes, football really is a comedy.

Chapel Bill

Don't look now, but Bill Belichick has North Carolina sitting at 4–2 after the Tar Heels took down rival Duke on Saturday.

The season hasn't exactly been smooth sailing in Chapel Hill, but a rivalry win could provide some momentum heading into the back half of the schedule. And with Miami coming to town in two weeks, could Belichick and the Tar Heels cause some serious chaos?

After the madness we've seen this season, I'm not ruling anything out.

AP Poll Reaction

BYU is No. 2 in the country. Everything else about the AP Poll makes little sense, but then again, when does it ever?

So why do I keep talking about it? Honestly, I'm not quite sure. And this week, I'm not going to.

Instead, I'm going to sit back, enjoy the moment, and appreciate the fact that BYU is ranked No. 2 in the country for the first time since winning the national championship in 1984. Cougar fans have waited a long time to see their team back among the nation's elite, and after Saturday's win over Notre Dame, they deserve to enjoy every second of it.

Go Cougs!

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Will's Corner

Washington State 30, Oregon State 48

This is the best I have ever felt about a three-score loss!

Owen Eshelman got the start at quarterback for the Cougs, and what we saw was incredibly encouraging. I don’t think anyone expected WSU to beat the red-hot Beavers of Oregon State, but 30 points on offense? Who could have dreamed of that?

Eshelman threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns in his debut while adding another 136 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The offense we saw last week never looked capable of producing those kinds of numbers. After six games of offensive struggles, the Cougs finally showed signs of life, and it has to leave WSU fans wondering why Caden Pinnick held the starting job for so long. What could this season have looked like if the right quarterback had been under center from the beginning?

This is now the second consecutive year that the Cougar coaching staff appears to have started the season with the wrong quarterback. Last year, Jimmy Rogers didn’t wait nearly as long to bench Jaxon Potter and turn to Zevi Eckhaus. For some reason, though, Kirby Moore continued to watch Pinnick struggle and believe he was the guy to lead this offense. Eshelman’s debut makes that decision even harder to understand.

Washington State now returns home to host Boise State next week before hitting the road to face San Diego State. While next week already feels like a long shot, there is suddenly some newfound optimism for the Cougs’ remaining Pac-12 matchups. A three-score loss might not seem like much to celebrate, but after six weeks of offensive frustration, Eshelman gave Cougar fans something they desperately needed: hope.

BYU 28, Notre Dame 24

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Tennessee 26, Alabama 10

See game notes above.

Survivor Pool Update

This week’s chaos continued in the Survival Pool!

Only 25 contestants remain, and this week, we said goodbye to FIVE entries.

Ryan W., Emily H., and Kaylin K. all picked Temple to beat Charlotte. Unfortunately for them, the 49ers shocked the world, picked up their first win of the season, and sent all three packing.

Gary H. went with the three-touchdown favorite playing at home, Georgia. As we already know, the Bulldogs didn’t come through for him.

And finally, Matt M. picked Vanderbilt to beat Arkansas because, well, everyone beats Arkansas, right? He should have known better, considering his entire family lives in Arkansas now. The Razorbacks came through for the home crowd and sent Matt packing, too. Maybe he should have consulted the family before making that pick!

Don’t forget to make your picks for Week 8! Only six weeks remain, and with just 25 contestants left, every pick matters.

Games to Watch Week 8

• 11.Tennessee @ South Carolina – Oct 24, 3:30 PM ET (ESPN) - After being disrespected, the Vols staked their claim as a SEC contender, can they go into South Carolina and back it up?
• 16.USC @ Wisconsin– Oct 124, 7:30 PM ET (NBC) - Even after their loss to UCLA, the Badgers look to continue their bounce back season as USC comes to Camp Randall.
• 7.Ole Miss @ 19. Texas – Oct 24, 7:30 PM ET (ABC) - Why is Texas still ranked? No one knows, but if they lose a third straight...it's over.
• 14.Houston @ 10. Utah – Oct 24, 10:15 PM ET (ESPN) - Houston coming off a huge win against Oklahoma St, Utah having not played anyone. Time to see who is for real.

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