Week 4 college football delivers upsets, coaching pressure and surprise performances

Saturday’s games highlighted the volatility of the early season, with Texas holding off a last-minute Tennessee surge despite a ten-point fourth-quarter lead. In the Pac-12, Oregon’s starter Dante Moore left with a head injury, prompting Dylan Raiola to throw for over 280 yards in a 41-27 victory over USC. Oklahoma’s hopes were dented by a 41-13 loss to Georgia, raising questions about Brent Venables’ recent contract extension.

The SEC saw Florida defeat Ole Miss, while South Carolina suffered a 49-18 loss to Alabama, putting Shane Beamer’s job under pressure. LSU rebounded with a 38-6 rout of Texas A&M, and Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor sparked a 24th-ranked Bulldogs win over Missouri, positioning the team for a showdown with Alabama. Additional highlights included Michigan’s narrow win over Iowa and Wisconsin’s upset of Penn State, underscoring a chaotic start to October.