Top 25 roundup: No. 19 Indiana destroys No. 9 Illinois by 53

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No. 19 Indiana 63, No. 9 Illinois 10

Fernando Mendoza delivered a career night, tossing five touchdowns on 21-of-23 passing for 267 yards as Indiana handed Illinois a shocking Big Ten beatdown in Bloomington. The Hoosiers piled up 579 yards of offense, rushing for 196 behind Khobie Martin (107 yards, 2 TDs) and Kaelon Black (89 yards, 1 TD). Elijah Sarratt hauled in nine catches for 92 yards and two scores.

The defense overwhelmed Illinois, holding the Illini to 161 total yards and just two rushing yards on 20 attempts. Luke Altmyer was sacked seven times and limited to 146 passing yards with one touchdown. The matchup marked the first time in 75 years both schools were ranked, but Indiana turned it into a lopsided showcase. College football betting guide.

No. 3 LSU 56, Southeastern Louisiana 10

After struggling offensively in their first three games, LSU broke out in Baton Rouge. Garrett Nussmeier threw three TDs and ran for another, completing 25 of 31 for 273 yards. The Tigers scored touchdowns on eight straight possessions and rushed for four scores, doubling their season total. Southeastern Louisiana mustered only 204 yards as the FCS visitors were overwhelmed from the opening series.

No. 4 Miami 26, Florida 7

CharMar Brown led Miami with two rushing TDs and 133 scrimmage yards as the Hurricanes pulled away late against rival Florida. Mark Fletcher Jr. added 116 yards and a score on the ground. Defensively, Miami held the Gators to 141 total yards, stopping them on all 13 third-down attempts. DJ Lagway managed just 61 passing yards on 12-of-23 throws. The win marked Miami’s fourth straight, while Florida dropped its third consecutive.

No. 6 Oregon 41, Oregon State 7

Dante Moore passed for 305 yards and four TDs as Oregon tuned up for its Big Ten showdown at Penn State with a blowout of rival Oregon State. The Ducks posted 585 total yards, rushing for 280 with six different backs contributing. The Beavers punted eight times and managed just 147 yards, with Maalik Murphy completing only 5 of 18 passes. Oregon moved to 4-0, while Oregon State dropped to 0-4.

No. 7 Florida State 66, Kent State 10

FSU’s ground game was historic, rolling up 498 rushing yards and eight rushing TDs. The Seminoles scored on their first five drives, tying a program record with 35 first-quarter points. Tommy Castellanos and Gavin Sawchuk had two TDs apiece, while Micahi Danzy added a 64-yard reverse. FSU finished with 775 total yards, averaging nearly 10 yards per play, as Kent State was buried early.

No. 8 Texas 55, Sam Houston 0

Arch Manning was nearly flawless, completing 18 of 21 for 309 yards, three TDs, and rushing for two more before exiting early in the third. Ryan Wingo caught two TD passes as Texas racked up 607 total yards and held Sam Houston to 113. The Longhorns notched 10 tackles for loss and five sacks, dominating both sides in the rout.

No. 11 Oklahoma 24, No. 22 Auburn 17

John Mateer tallied 271 passing yards with one TD and a rushing score as Oklahoma’s defense set a program record with 10 sacks. A late safety by R Mason Thomas sealed the win after Gracen Halton tied the sack mark on the previous play. Auburn QB Jackson Arnold was pressured all night but still managed 220 passing yards and a TD.

No. 13 Ole Miss 45, Tulane 10

Backup QB Trinidad Chambliss stepped up with 307 passing yards, two TDs, and 112 rushing yards in Ole Miss’ dominant win. Tulane’s offense sputtered, limited to 282 total yards and just 5 completions from starter Jake Retzlaff. The Rebels’ defense controlled the tempo, forcing Tulane into backup QB Brendan Sullivan, who added a late TD but also an INT.

No. 15 Tennessee 56, UAB 24

Joey Aguilar threw for 218 yards and three TDs as Tennessee bounced back from last week’s overtime loss to Georgia. DeSean Bishop and Star Thomas added three combined rushing TDs. UAB QB Jalen Kitna threw for 364 yards and two TDs, but the Blazers’ defense surrendered 521 yards in the blowout.

No. 17 Texas Tech 34, No. 16 Utah 10

With starter Behren Morton injured, backup Will Hammond guided Texas Tech to a conference win with 169 passing yards, two TDs, and 61 rushing yards. Utah cut the deficit to 13-10 early in the fourth, but the Red Raiders responded with three straight TD drives. The Utes struggled all night, committing turnovers and managing just 10 points at home.

No. 18 Georgia Tech 45, Temple 24

Haynes King threw for two TDs and ran for another as Georgia Tech started 4-0 for the first time since 2014. Jamal Haynes rushed for 107 yards, while Malachi Hosley added two short TDs. Temple QB Evan Simon struggled, going 13-of-32 with just 127 yards and one TD as the Owls lost their second straight.

No. 21 Michigan 30, Nebraska 27

Michigan leaned on the run game, piling up 286 yards with big plays from Justice Haynes (149 yards, 75-yard TD). QB Bryce Underwood added 105 passing and 61 rushing with a TD. The Wolverines’ defense tallied seven sacks. Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola threw for 308 yards and three TDs, including a Hail Mary to Jacory Barney Jr., but it wasn’t enough to end Nebraska’s ranked-team skid.

No. 23 Missouri 29, South Carolina 20

Ahmad Hardy’s 138 rushing yards and a TD powered Missouri to its fourth straight win. QB Beau Pribula added 171 passing yards with a TD and an interception. South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers threw for 302 yards and two TDs, but Missouri’s defense stiffened in the second half. The Tigers remain unbeaten at 4-0.

No. 24 Notre Dame 56, Purdue 30

Jeremiyah Love exploded for 157 rushing yards and two TDs, while Jadarian Price scored three rushing TDs plus a kick-return touchdown to lead Notre Dame to its first win of the season. After close losses to Miami and Texas A&M, the Irish broke out offensively with 56 points and 427 rushing yards. Purdue QB Ryan Browne threw for 250 yards and a TD but also tossed a pick.

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