In Blacksburg, Virginia, the Virginia Tech Hokies pulled off a stunning late comeback against the No. 6 Florida State Seminoles on Friday night. After trailing for most of the game, the Hokies rallied to win 27-24, marking a significant upset in the college football landscape. With the victory, Virginia Tech improved their record to 5-2 this season, while Florida State fell to 4-2.
The Seminoles looked strong early on, leading by as much as 14 points. However, Virginia Tech, riding a wave of support from the home crowd, found their groove in the fourth quarter. Key plays from the Hokies’ offense and a couple of crucial stops on defense helped them regain momentum. The last-minute drive culminated in a game-winning field goal as time expired, sending the fans into a frenzy.
Meanwhile, in other college football news, the new AP Top 25 rankings have been released after an exciting weekend. The Texas Longhorns are back at the top of the list, reclaiming their No. 1 ranking. Following them are the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes and No. 3 Oregon Ducks, both of whom are set to face off in a highly-anticipated matchup this weekend.
In addition, the Red River Rivalry will see No. 1 Texas take on the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, which promises to be another thrilling contest. Other teams that received votes but did not make the Top 25 include Southern California, Nebraska, and Navy, showcasing the depth of talent across college football this season.
As we head into Week 7, fans can look forward to more exciting matchups and potential upsets in the coming week as the season continues to unfold.
