The 2024 NCAA season is playing out like a series of themes. From the shakeout results of a fortnight ago leading to Upset Weekend seven days back, this go-round was all about last minute finishes and free football. Four of the top-25 schools played in overtime, tying the record since OT was instituted, and a number of other games were decided in the closing minutes.
One of the bigger matchups was drama-free as #1 Texas routed rival Oklahoma, given that the Sooners were missing five of their starting receivers and going with a true freshman quarterback. But the rest of the slate was filled with games featuring fans reacting through the gamut of emotions and witnessing rare developments.
At least four games featured the play-of-the-day: The double pass. They all went for TDs or huge yardage gains.
Oregon successfully executed an onside kick, not via a bouncing rock but by the kicker…
