"Every Saturday brings great games, but also improbable heroes and moments. From new mascots to bizarre punt returns to video game scores, Week 4 of the 2025 college football season was no different. Each week throughout the season we'll spotlight some of those unlikely occurrences and heroics with a list of nonstatistical superlatives. Here are the best from around the college football world in Week 4."
"Nebraska came up short in its Saturday clash against the Michigan Wolverines, falling 30-27, but it certainly wasn't for a lack of pregame motivation. The Cornhuskers were joined in the tunnel by none other than Terence Crawford, fresh off a major victory last weekend over Canelo Alvarez. READ MORE: Terence Crawford celebrates Canelo win at Nebraska football game Crawford, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, donned a customized "168" jersey, referencing his undisputed crown in the 168-pound weight class."
"Speaking of Terence Crawford, the boxer received a shoutout from Syracuse Orange coach Fran Brown in the buildup to Syracuse's trip to play the Clemson Tigers, one that proved quite prescient Saturday. Asked about the betting lines for the contest, which favored Clemson by a multiple score margin, Brown bluntly remarked that he didn't have much interest in the opinions of the sportsbooks. He cited Crawford's win over Alvarez from the weekend prior, noting that Alvarez had been favored in that contest beforehand."
Week 4 featured a mix of unexpected heroes and bizarre moments across college football. Nebraska fell 30-27 to Michigan but received pregame motivation when Omaha native Terence Crawford joined the Cornhuskers in the tunnel, wearing a customized "168" jersey referencing his undisputed 168-pound crown. Syracuse upset heavily favored Clemson 34-21 after coach Fran Brown dismissed sportsbook opinions and cited Crawford's recent upset over Alvarez as precedent. Additional highlights included a list of trending stories across college and pro sports, and Colorado preparing to debut Ralphie VII after the loss of live mascot Ralphie VI. Each week a list of nonstatistical superlatives highlights unlikely occurrences and heroics around the college football world.
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