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College Football Roundup: Georgia Tech Stuns Clemson in Death Valley, Louisville and Virginia Win With Pick-Sixes Headlining Wild Saturday

Georgia Tech stunned Clemson 20-6 in Death Valley, Louisville and Virginia won with late interceptions, and Washington State scored nine rushing touchdowns in the rest of Saturday’s college football slate.

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November 15, 2026

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Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes runs the ball during the second quarter against Clemson at Memorial Stadium, Nov. 14, 2026

Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (22) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Photo by Ashley Tumlin, Imagn Images.

Georgia Tech dominated Clemson in Death Valley, Louisville sealed a win with a final-minute interception and Virginia returned two interceptions for touchdowns to headline the rest of Saturday’s college football slate, on a day when No. 2 Utah and No. 12 Texas Tech won ranked matchups late and 15 ranked games already have their own recaps on the site.

Georgia Tech 20, Clemson 6: The Yellow Jackets outgained Clemson 407-228, ran for 269 yards and won at Memorial Stadium for the first time since 2008. Justice Haynes ran for 116 yards and a 53-yard touchdown, Grady Adamson added 87 rushing yards and a score, and Clemson, which lost starting quarterback Tait Reynolds on its third offensive snap, managed only two field goals.

Louisville 16, North Carolina 14: Jabari Mack intercepted a pass in the final minute to seal Louisville’s fifth straight win. The Cardinals (7-3, 6-2 ACC) recorded six sacks and stayed third in the ACC race.

Virginia 36, California 7: Brandyn Hillman returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown, the longest in program history, and Kam Robinson added a 33-yard pick-six as Virginia snapped a three-game skid and moved within one win of bowl eligibility.

Iowa State 41, Cincinnati 13: Aiden Flora ran for 216 yards and three touchdowns, all three scores coming in the first quarter including a 77-yarder, as Iowa State moved within one win of a bowl.

Washington State 73, Colorado State 7: The Cougars set a school record with nine rushing touchdowns and 535 rushing yards, scoring on their first 10 drives. Kirby Vorhees ran for 197 yards and four touchdowns, including a 98-yarder, the longest run in the FBS this season.

More scores: Auburn 41, Mississippi State 9; Penn State 42, Minnesota 14; Nebraska 31, Rutgers 0; Stanford 40, Virginia Tech 22, snapping a 15-game road losing streak; Syracuse 34, NC State 31; Maryland 24, Wisconsin 21; Washington 21, Michigan State 14; Kansas 37, West Virginia 14; TCU 20, Kansas State 10; Arizona State 26, UCF 13.

Group of Five picture: UConn 46, James Madison 22 and UTSA 35, North Texas 16 thinned the field chasing Boise State for the Group of Five playoff spot, while Tulane held off Rice 20-17 and Liberty beat Middle Tennessee 28-23 to stay alive. East Carolina 17, Charlotte 16; UAB 36, Temple 10; Tulsa 38, Florida Atlantic 21; Coastal Carolina 28, Arkansas State 21; Georgia Southern 34, Georgia State 17; Appalachian State 20, Marshall 16; South Alabama 27, Troy 14; Louisiana Tech 63, Southern Miss 31; Western Kentucky 34, Jacksonville State 24; Kennesaw State 26, Sam Houston 7; Delaware 24, FIU 16; Missouri State 27, New Mexico State 21 in overtime on an 88-yard walk-off pick-six; Texas State 37, Fresno State 35; San Diego State 30, Utah State 13; UNLV 21, New Mexico 17; Wyoming 27, UTEP 15; Air Force 24, San Jose State 3; Nevada 28, Northern Illinois 7. FCS power North Dakota State also won at Hawaii 21-13.

Playoff picture: Utah (7-0) and Texas Tech (6-1) are now on a clear track to meet in the Big 12 Championship Game after their Saturday night wins. Texas Tech, the first team out of the College Football Playoff field last week, beat a ranked team on the same day Kentucky, the last team in, lost to Florida, making the Red Raiders the prime mover when the next rankings arrive Tuesday. No. 19 Ole Miss at Oklahoma, moved to Sunday at 1 p.m. ET by the FAA ground stop, closes the week.

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Benedict Rallies From 24 Points Down to Beat Kentucky State 52-45 in Overtime and Win the SIAC Championship

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November 15, 2026

KJ Butler

A Benedict receiver in a purple jersey leaps high above a Kentucky State defender to catch the football during the SIAC Championship game.

A Benedict receiver climbs above a Kentucky State defender to pull down a catch during the Tigers' 52-45 overtime win over Kentucky State in the SIAC Championship. Photo by KJ Butler.

Benedict College is a champion again. The Tigers came back from 24 points down on Saturday in Columbia, beating Kentucky State 52-45 in overtime to win the SIAC Championship, the third conference title in program history, and the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division II playoffs came with it.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — November 14, 2026

What started as a competitive conference championship matchup turned into an unforgettable day at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, as Benedict College delivered a remarkable comeback to defeat Kentucky State 52-45 in overtime, capturing its third conference football championship in program history.

With the SIAC Championship on the line, both teams came out ready to compete. The opening quarter featured an evenly matched battle, with both offenses finding opportunities while the defenses worked to establish control. Benedict struck first, taking a 14-7 lead into the second quarter.

Kentucky State Takes Over

However, the momentum quickly shifted in favor of Kentucky State.

The Thorobreds delivered a dominant second quarter, outscoring Benedict 17-0 before continuing their offensive surge in the third. Kentucky State eventually built a 24-point lead after putting together 31 unanswered points, leaving the Tigers with a mountain to climb.

The Comeback

But Benedict wasn’t ready to surrender its championship hopes.

Benedict's quarterback in a purple No. 3 jersey leaps over a diving Kentucky State defender while carrying the football. — *Benedict’s quarterback hurdles a diving Kentucky State tackler as the Tigers rally in the SIAC Championship. Photo by KJ Butler.*

The Tigers found another gear in the fourth quarter, putting together a furious comeback and scoring 24 points in the final period to pull even at 45-45. After trailing by as many as 24 points, Benedict had turned what appeared to be a comfortable Kentucky State victory into a championship thriller.

A Wild Final Minute

The final minute of regulation brought even more drama.

With approximately one minute remaining, Kentucky State punted the ball to Benedict, but the Tigers muffed the return, giving the Thorobreds another opportunity to steal the game. Kentucky State moved into position to score, but Benedict’s defense came up with a crucial stop, keeping the Thorobreds out of the end zone.

Benedict's No. 13 in a purple jersey leaps to catch the football with two Kentucky State defenders closing in and fans behind the sideline wall. — *Benedict’s No. 13 pulls down a catch between two Kentucky State defenders during the championship game. Photo by KJ Butler.*

With Kentucky State out of timeouts, clock management became critical. A delay-of-game penalty with nine seconds remaining resulted in a 10-second runoff, sending the game into overtime. The sequence proved costly for the Thorobreds, as a late-game miscommunication and clock-management mishap ended their opportunity to attempt a field goal before regulation expired.

Overtime Decides It

One more possession would determine the championship.

In overtime, Benedict wasted little time making its opportunity count. Quarterback Glenn Foreman connected with Demetris McKelvey on a touchdown pass, giving the Tigers the advantage and putting the pressure squarely on Kentucky State.

Two Benedict defenders collide with a Kentucky State ball carrier in the end zone, knocking the carrier's helmet into the air, with the Benedict band in the background. — *Benedict’s defense delivers a hit that knocks a Kentucky State helmet loose in the end zone during the SIAC Championship. Photo by KJ Butler.*

The Thorobreds were unable to match the score, and Benedict’s sideline erupted in celebration.

After overcoming a 24-point deficit, surviving a dramatic final minute, and finishing the job in overtime, the Tigers walked away with a 52-45 victory and their third conference football championship in program history.

At Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, fans witnessed a comeback that will forever be remembered.

What Is Next

Benedict’s season rolls on into the NCAA Division II playoffs. The SIAC championship carries the conference’s automatic bid, and the Tigers entered the weekend as the No. 1 team in Super Region Two. Benedict learns its first-round opponent at the NCAA Division II selection show on Sunday, November 15 at 6 p.m. ET, with first-round games set for Saturday, November 21.

Kentucky State’s season is not finished either. The Thorobreds close at 8-3 after their first SIAC title game appearance since 2016, and they are expected to land an at-large playoff berth when the bracket is revealed on Sunday night. If their name is called, their first-round game is also Saturday, November 21.