Five Games Which Mattered Last Week: Texas Finally Wins a Big One & Oregon Goes on Red Alert

Five games made headlines last week, showcasing diverse performances. Texas finally secured a significant victory, defeating Ohio State 24-23 in a thrilling comeback. Despite Arch Manning's usual low-effort performance, the Texas quarterback orchestrated a 21-point run, setting up a 24-23 win. This win places Texas at the top, while Ohio State faces an early non-CFP watch with a challenging schedule ahead.

Meanwhile, Oklahoma State's upset over Oregon 39-31 raised eyebrows, as the Ducks were thoroughly dominated with 554 yards to the Cowboys' 281. Oregon's future now appears uncertain, with questions about their potential step towards a Penn State start. In an unexpected twist, Michigan redeemed themselves with a hard-fought victory over Oklahoma 17-10, ending their unofficial 12-7 loss to Western Michigan.

Meanwhile, Missouri's 38-21 win over Kansas proved that hype videos were not the way to go. Finally, despite a strong season, Iowa State narrowly defeated Iowa 16-13, challenging the Cyclones' perceived dominance in the annual state's bragging rights game.