{"id":63540,"date":"2022-09-02T06:02:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T06:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/college-football-top-plays-penn-state-pitt-ok-state-pick-up-wins\/"},"modified":"2022-09-02T06:02:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T06:02:02","slug":"college-football-top-plays-penn-state-pitt-ok-state-pick-up-wins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/college-football-top-plays-penn-state-pitt-ok-state-pick-up-wins\/","title":{"rendered":"College football top plays: Penn State, Pitt, OK State pick up wins"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"b6e0da9e-c6d9-5829-8c64-09f98f3d9a19\" comments=\"[object Object]\" overlaytype=\"article\" storycard_image=\"[object Object]\" social_image=\"[object Object]\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\" data-v-a827fa2a=\"\">\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Week 1 of the <\/strong><strong>college football<\/strong><strong>  season kicked off with a special Thursday night slate of games.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Penn State went on the road and took down Big Ten foe Purdue, 35-31, and Minnesota shut out visiting New Mexico State, 38-0.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Earlier, No.  17 Pittsburgh narrowly escaped West Virginia, 38-31, and No.  12 Oklahoma State held off Central Michigan, 58-44, after the Chippewas came back from a 26-point deficit.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Here are the top plays from Thursday night&#8217;s action as Week 1 kicks off.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Penn State 35, Purdue 31<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>First!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Penn State QB Sean Clifford made a clutch third-down play in the second quarter, connecting with wideout Mitchell Tinsley for a 12-yard touchdown to give the Nittany Lions the lead and their first TD of the season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"delta-video-container mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">\n<p><h3>Sean Clifford shows composure on Penn State&#8217;s opening TD<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player-container\">  <img srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/800\/450\/play-5e1515d93000480--25228468223.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-5e1515d93000480--25228468223.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" alt=\"Sean Clifford shows composure on Penn State's opening TD\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"thumbnail lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<p>    Sean Clifford avoided early the pressure and threw an impressive touchdown to Mitchell Tinsley to help Penn State grab an 7-3 lead against Purdue.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Too tough<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Purdue&#8217;s King Doerue ran straight through the Penn State defense \u2014 stiff arm and all \u2014 on his way to the end zone, giving the Boilermakers back the lead 10-7 early in the second quarter.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>back to back<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">The Nittany Lions came up with back-to-back TDs ahead of halftime. <\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">First, Clifford <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFBONFOX\/status\/1565512049240772610\" target=\"_blank\">fought his way into the end zone<\/a> for six points.  Then, they capitalized on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFBONFOX\/status\/1565514693862629381\" target=\"_blank\">a turnover<\/a> with a 67-yard TD courtesy of Brenton Strange.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>King of the ground game<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Purdue&#8217;s Doerue helped close the gap to 21-17 in the third quarter with a smooth 2-yard TD run.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Pick six!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">The teams were neck and neck after trading TDs, but Purdue took the lead in the fourth, 31-28, after Clifford&#8217;s pass was intercepted by safety Chris Jefferson and returned 72 yards to the house.<\/p>\n<div class=\"delta-video-container mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">\n<p><h3>Chris Jefferson&#8217;s pick-six gives Purdue lead<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player-container\">  <img srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/800\/450\/play-5e15f2b2d001660--snap-1662089332560.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-5e15f2b2d001660--snap-1662089332560.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" alt=\"Chris Jefferson's pick-six gives Purdue lead\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"thumbnail lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<p>    Chris Jefferson helped Purdue gain the lead again midway through the fourth quarter, thanks to his pick-six against Penn State.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>late quarter surge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Clifford tossed a TD to Keyvone Lee with just under a minute left, and that was enough as Penn State held on for the win.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Minnesota 38, New Mexico State 0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>hot start<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Minnesota was first on the board thanks to star running back Mohamed Ibrahim, who returned this year for a sixth season with the Golden Gophers.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Meanwhile, in Minneapolis \u2026<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>double trouble<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Ibrahim started the second quarter the same way he started the first \u2014 with a score.  Then, Minnesota <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFBONFOX\/status\/1565528657401184256\" target=\"_blank\">snuck another one in<\/a> as the clock expired in the first half.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Just like that, the Golden Gophers jumped out to a 24-0 lead at the break.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>More of the same<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Minnesota continued to dominate the ground game, cashing in for their fifth rushing score of the night to seal the deal.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>no.  17 Pittsburgh 38, West Virginia 31<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Just how he drew it up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">WVU had a scare when quarterback JT Daniels, a transfer from Georgia, bobbled the snap, but things turned out just fine for the Mountaineers on this drive.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Coming through!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">WVU took the lead in the second quarter when Bryce Ford-Wheaton turned on the jets for a 10-yard TD.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>All-out effort<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">WVU came up huge on special teams early in the third quarter, blocking Pitt&#8217;s punt, which resulted in a short field and a quick score for the Mountaineers.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Fighting back<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Pitt answered with back-to-back scores to close out the third quarter.  First, Daniel Carter found the end zone with ease after <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNCFB\/status\/1565515389143883776\" target=\"_blank\">a massive gain<\/a> from Jared Wayne.  Then, Pitt regained the lead thanks to Rodney Hammond.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Rising to the occasion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Daniels connected with Ford-Wheaton once again, this time for a 16-yard TD, followed by taking it in himself on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNCFB\/status\/1565525853785579522\" target=\"_blank\">a QB sneak<\/a> on the Panthers&#8217; next drive, good for a 31-24 lead early in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Down to the wire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Pitt fired back with two consecutive scores to take lead late in the fourth quarter.  QB Kedon Slovis found Israel Abanikanda for a 24-yard catch-and-run score.  Then, the Panthers picked off Daniels for the monster pick-six to win it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"delta-video-container mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">\n<p><h3>MJ Devonshire intercepts JT Daniels in the Backyard Brawl<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player-container\">  <img srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/800\/450\/play-5e15d4722000480--snap-1662088037545.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-5e15d4722000480--snap-1662088037545.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" alt=\"MJ Devonshire intercepts JT Daniels in the Backyard Brawl\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"thumbnail lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<p>    MJ Devonshire intercepts West Virginia&#8217;s JT Daniels and takes it in for the touchdown to give the Pitt Panthers the wild victory in the Backyard Brawl.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>no.  12 Oklahoma State 58, Central Michigan 44<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>House call!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Oklahoma State was first on the board when John Paul Richardson broke off for a monster 45-yard touchdown off a quick pass from QB Spencer Sanders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"delta-video-container mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">\n<p><h3>John Paul Richardson shows off his athleticism in 45-yard TD<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player-container\">  <img srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/800\/450\/play-5e148a657001660--25227272771.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-5e148a657001660--25227272771.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" alt=\"John Paul Richardson shows off his athleticism in 45-yard TD\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"thumbnail lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<p>    John Paul Richardson helped the Oklahoma State Cowboys score their first touchdown of the season, thanks to impressive reception in the first quarter.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Tie game<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Central Michigan was quick to answer with a score of its own, evening things up early in the first quarter.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>too easy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">The Oklahoma State defense showed up in a big way, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFBONFOX\/status\/1565486446106087429\" target=\"_blank\">forcing a safety<\/a> to put the Cowboys up 9-7 with less than a minute remaining in the opening frame.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">With momentum on its side, Oklahoma State extended its lead to 16-7 as the first quarter came to a close.<\/p>\n<div class=\"delta-video-container mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">\n<p><h3>Spencer Sanders extends Oklahoma State&#8217;s lead<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player-container\">  <img srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/800\/450\/play-5e14b9ca5000480--25227672115.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-5e14b9ca5000480--25227672115.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" alt=\"Spencer Sanders extends Oklahoma State's lead\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"thumbnail lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<p>    Spencer Sanders&#8217; electric 17-yard rushing touchdown gave the Oklahoma State Cowboys a 16-7 lead against Central Michigan.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>When it rains, it pours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Sanders &#038; Co.  continued to pour it on the Chippewas as the second quarter got underway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"delta-video-container mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">\n<p><h3>Sanders connects with Braydon Johnson for 13-yard TD<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player-container\">  <img srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/800\/450\/play-5e14cd864001660--snap-1662077441218.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-5e14cd864001660--snap-1662077441218.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" alt=\"Sanders connects with Braydon Johnson for 13-yard TD\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"thumbnail lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<p>    QB Spencer Sanders connects with Braydon Johnson for a 13-yard touchdown to put Oklahoma State up 23-7.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>More of the same<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Midway through the second frame, Sanders found running back Jaden Nixon, who took off for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFBONFOX\/status\/1565493109110226944\" target=\"_blank\">a 17-yard score<\/a> thanks to some fancy footwork. <\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">On the following drive, Sanders came up with his second rushing TD of the day.  Just like that, it was a 30-point game, 37-7.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>deja vu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Central Michigan showed up on the ensuing drive, thanks to RB Lew Nichols&#8217; short <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFBONFOX\/status\/1565498502582571011\" target=\"_blank\">4-yard scamper into the end zone<\/a>.  The Chippewas followed that up with a successful two-point conversion for good measure.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">It didn&#8217;t take long for Oklahoma State to return the favor, however, as Dominic Richardson punched it in to make it 44-15 headed into the break.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>No slowing down<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">The Cowboys picked up in the second half right where they left off.  Sanders found Bryson Green in the corner of the end zone for a quick score.<\/p>\n<div class=\"delta-video-container mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">\n<p><h3>Spencer Sanders finds Bryson Green for 7-yard TD<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player-container\">  <img srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/800\/450\/play-5e152d680001660--25228672901.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-5e152d680001660--25228672901.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" alt=\"Spencer Sanders finds Bryson Green for 7-yard TD\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"thumbnail lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<p>    Oklahoma State Cowboys&#8217; QB Spencer Sanders took part in his sixth touchdown of the game, connecting with Bryson Green on a 7-yard TD pass.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>hot hands<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">CMU was quick to answer, as Jalen McGaughy reeled in a difficult pass under pressure for the Chippewas&#8217; TD.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Finding its footing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Then, Central Michigan capped off a three-play, 39-yard drive with another TD to close the gap, 51-28.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>back and forth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Both teams traded off TDs late in the fourth quarter.  OSU&#8217;s Zach Middleton punched one in for the Cowboys \u2014 their <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFBONFOX\/status\/1565521154625921026\" target=\"_blank\">seventh TD of the night<\/a> \u2014 followed by CMU&#8217;s Nichols popping off for a 15-yard TD.<\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"><strong>Too little, too late<\/strong><\/p>\n<p displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-t-b-20 ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt88 mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">Despite the loss, CMU had the last word in this one, as McGaughy ended things with a 54-yard TD catch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"delta-video-container mg-t-b-20 article-content\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">\n<p><h3>CMU&#8217;s Daniel Richardson connects with Jalen McGaughy for 54-yard TD<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player-container\">  <img srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/800\/450\/play-5e159bd61001660--snap-1662085767215.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-5e159bd61001660--snap-1662085767215.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" alt=\"CMU's Daniel Richardson connects with Jalen McGaughy for 54-yard TD\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"thumbnail lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<p>    QB Daniel Richardson connects with Jalen McGaughy for a 54-yard touchdown.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"story-section-divider\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"\/>\n<div class=\"story-favorites-section-add\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\">\n<div class=\"logo-container\"> <\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"ff-gb fs-20 bold\">Get more from College Football<\/span> <span class=\"ff-h fs-14 opac-55 lh-1pt43 center\">Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more.<\/span> <button data-favorite-uri=\"league:football\/cfb\/league\/1\" data-action-location=\"article favorite\" data-favorite-text=\"FOLLOW\" data-remove-text=\"FOLLOWING\" aria-label=\"Follow Button\" class=\"button-favorite center flex pointer fs-14\"><span class=\"favorite-star\"\/> <span class=\"favorite-text\"\/><\/button><\/div>\n<hr class=\"story-section-divider\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"\/>\n<hr class=\"story-section-divider\" data-v-767c49cf=\"\"\/>   <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Week 1 of the college football season kicked off with a special Thursday night slate of games. 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