CONFERENCE REPORTS

No. 14 Michigan 38, at Maryland 7:

In a Big Ten matchup between the Wolverines and Terrapins, Giles Jackson and Javon Leake each returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown. The difference was, Jackson’s dash down the right sideline came on the opening kick, which helped make Leake’s third-quarter jaunt irrelevant to the outcome. With Jackson getting things started in ideal fashion, the Wolverines cruised and went up 21-0 at halftime against the fading Terrapins, who absorbed the beatdown on homecoming.

at Purdue 31, Nebraska 27:

The Boilermakers may be forced to adjust again after quarterback Jack Plummer became the latest player sidelined on a team plagued by injuries. Head coach Jeff Brohm said Plummer will probably miss the remainder of the season with a right ankle injury suffered in the victory over the Cornhuskers. The Boilermakers turned to Aidan O’Connell after Plummer needed help off the field following a run-play injury with 7:55 remaining.

at Illinois 38, Rutgers 10:

Three defensive takeaways, including a pick-6, and timely offense carried the Fighting Illini past the Scarlet Knights. Dele Harding had 12 tackles and an interception return for a touchdown late in the game. The Illinois defense was a force all afternoon. The Illini led the nation in fumble recoveries, was second in forced fumbles and second in turnovers gained coming into the game and did nothing but pad those numbers.

at Indiana 34, Northwestern 3:

Stevie Scott III ran for two touchdowns and caught a third to lead the Hoosiers past the Wildcats. Indiana won its fourth straight game despite losing starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with another injury in the first half. Peyton Ramsey was seven of 10 with 108 yards and one touchdown in relief. at No. 11 Auburn 20, Mississippi 14:

Bo Nix passed for a career-high 340 yards and ran for a one-yard touchdown, but the Tigers struggled to put the 19-point underdogs away. The Rebels were outgained 507 yards to 266 but couldn’t convert much of that production into points. Mississippi started a last-gasp drive with 1 minute 14 seconds to play, marching without timeouts from its 31 to Auburn’s 35, where John Rhys Plumlee had a pass intercepted on fourth and three. at Texas A&M 45, Texas San Antonio 14:

Freshman Isaiah Spiller set season highs with 217 yards rushing and three touchdowns as the Aggies were never challenged. Kellen Mond threw for 211 yards and a touchdown, and his one-yard touchdown run on the first drive of the fourth quarter made it 42-7. Texas A&M finished with four sacks, seven quarterback hits and 10 tackles for losses.

Mississippi State 54, at Arkansas 24:

Kylin Hill ran for a career-high 234 yards, and the Bulldogs racked up a seasonhigh 640 yards, including 460 rushing, to end a skid at four games. The Razorbacks had only 141 yards in the first half, 52 coming on a touchdown run by Rakeem Boyd that cut their deficit to 17-7. Arkansas is winless in conference play in coach Chad Morris’ two seasons with the program.

at Tennessee 30, Alabama Birmingham 7:

Bryce Thompson tied a program game record by intercepting three passes and the Volunteers capitalized to win for the third time in their last four games. The Blazers had a winning streak end at three games and gave up more than 20 points for the first time. Their quarterback, Tyler Johnston III, committed four turnovers on the Blazers’ side of the field in the first seven series. Tennessee scored 20 points off those takeaways.

at South Carolina 24, Vanderbilt 7:

The Gamecocks spotted the Commodores seven points in the first quarter and then cruised behind 235 yards passing and two touchdowns from Ryan Hilinski. South Carolina, which had 440 yards and held Vanderbilt to 189, prevailed despite being penalized 11 times for 94 yards.

No. 22 Kansas State 38, at Kansas 10:

Skylar Thompson ran for 127 yards and three touchdowns, and the Wildcats romped in the Sunflower Showdown to continue their dominance of their in-state rival. “It was our best football game of the year,” coach Chris Klieman said. Carter Stanley was 13 for 23 for 115 yards and two interceptions for the Jayhawks before leaving with an injury late in the game. Star running back Pooka Williams managed just 61 yards rushing.

at Oklahoma State 34, Texas Christian 27:

Chuba Hubbard, the nation’s leading rusher, piled up 223 yards, including two long touchdowns, and became the first player to rush for 200 yards in Gary Patterson’s 19-year run as TCU coach. “When Chuba gets through there, nobody can catch him,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said. Dillon Stoner caught three passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns as the Cowboys became become bowl eligible for the 14th straight year. They played without star receiver Tylan Wallace, who reportedly tore an anterior cruciate ligament last week and is out for the season, Gundy said.

at No. 23 Wake Forest 44, North Carolina State 10:

Jamie Newman returned from injury to throw for three touchdowns and run for two more to lead the Demon Deacons. Newman had missed one game and part of another with a shoulder injury, and his status was uncertain for the longrunning instate series. But Newman and the Demon Deacons got off to a dominating start that had this one wrapped up early.

Boston College 58, at Syracuse 27:

AJ Dillon and David Bailey combined for 414 yards rushing and five touchdowns, Dennis Grosel passed for 195 yards and three more scores, and the Golden Eagles handed the Orange their fourth straight loss. Boston College, which had dropped three of four, stunned the Orange with big play after big play in the second quarter, racking up 294 yards and scoring 34 points.

Miami 27, at Florida State 10:

Freshman Jarren Williams threw for a season-best 313 yards and two touchdowns as Miami won its third straight game. Williams connected with Dee Wiggins on a 56-yard touchdown and Jeff Thomas on a 39-yard score. Cam Akers had 22 carries for 66 yards. He also caught an 18-yard scoring pass from Alex Hornibrook. But the Seminoles managed just 31 rushing yards on 41 carries.

at No. 4 Clemson 59, Wofford 14:

Trevor Lawrence scored four touchdowns, Travis Etienne ran for 212 yards and two touchdowns and the Tigers won their 24th consecutive game, rolling over the FCS opponent. Etienne, the reigning Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year, helped the Tigers put the game away early with scoring runs of 47 and 86 yards in the game’s first 15:12. Clemson improved to 34-0 against FCS programs. It was the Tigers’ sixth straight win over Wofford, which fell to 1-21 against FBS schools.

Pittsburgh 20, at Georgia Tech 10:

Kenny Pickett threw for 204 yards with a touchdown, Vincent Davis had a 61-yard touchdown run and Pittsburgh overcame three first-half turnovers. Pitt held Georgia Tech to 194 yards. The Pitt defense stopped the Yellow Jackets inches short of a potential tying touchdown late in the third quarter. Quarterback Lucas Johnson fumbled at the goal line when hit by Kylan Johnson. Cam Bright returned the fumble recovery 79 yards to set up a field goal for the Panthers’ final points.

Virginia 38, at North Carolina 31:

Bryce Perkins amassed 490 total yards and accounted for five touchdowns to lead the Cavaliers. Perkins threw three touchdown passes and ran for 112 yards and two scores. He gave Virginia the lead for good on the second play of the second half, scrambling through the defense for a career-long 65-yard touchdown.