"For a Saturday in which much of the college football world offered a collective yawn in advance, the day delivered its share of highlights and surprises, from Clemson's early struggles against Troy to Baylor's rollicking comeback against SMU to Bill Belichick racking up win No. 1 in college. But all of that took second billing behind the audacity of the two most unlikely scores in the SEC."
"Mississippi State, which had been in danger of being relegated to the title of "new Vandy," had won just one of its last 17 games against Power Four competition, but when No. 12 Arizona State rolled into Starkville on Saturday, the Bulldogs were ready. Quarterback Blake Shapen threw touchdown passes of 48 and 47 yards and, with 30 seconds remaining in the game and trailing by 3, a 58-yarder to Brenen Thompson to seal the 24-20 win."
"What followed was utter euphoria unseen in Starkville since they announced the opening of a new Bass Pro Shops. The fans stormed the field, pulled down the goal posts, and, we assume, carried them off to be displayed at the town's most sacred shrine: The Chili's off Route 12. pic.twitter.com/8pJE8PK689 - no context college football (@nocontextcfb) September 7, 2025"
A Saturday of college football produced notable highlights including Clemson's early struggles, Baylor's comeback, and Bill Belichick recording win No. 1 in college. The most dramatic moments came in the SEC when Mississippi State upset No. 12 Arizona State. Blake Shapen connected on long touchdown passes of 48, 47 and a 58-yarder with 30 seconds left to secure a 24-20 victory. Fans stormed the field and tore down the goal posts in celebration. USF defeated No. 13 Florida 18-16 with a last-second field goal, leaving Gators fans furious after recent flashes of promise.
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