Let’s just say Week 4 of the 2025 college football season served up a buffet of surprises, domination, and downright embarrassing beat-downs. If you thought things would settle down, think again. From top-25 meltdowns to Romanian-kicker-level precision, it was chaos in cleats—and we’re here for it.
🔥 Big Wins & Power Moves
- Miami (FL) flexed serious muscles in its SEC/ACC crossover, taking down Florida 26-7. The Canes weren’t just winning—they looked like a top contender.
- LSU cruised past Southeastern Louisiana 56-10.
- Texas Tech shocked Utah (No. 16) with a 34-10 rout, marking their first 4-0 start in many years. Defense made the calls.
- Indiana tore apart
- Missouri edged South Carolina 29-20, led by a strong showing from RB Ahmad Hardy and a defense that suffocated the run game. Big SEC win.
💔 Upsets, Heartbreaks & Reality Checks
- Memphis beat Arkansas 32-31 in an absolute thriller. Arkansas fumbled deep in Memphis territory late, and the Tigers’ defense held on. Brutal loss for the Hogs. Clemson continues to spiral. Falling 34-21 at home to Syracuse, Clemson looked off—struggling on both sides of the ball. That 1-3 start now is very real.
- SMU dropped the Iron Skillet vs. TCU, 35-24. TCU’s Josh Hoover threw five touchdowns and took over the late game. SMU’s vulnerabilities, especially in coverage and late-game execution, bit them hard.
⚡ Other Highlights & Storylines
- Rank movers: Miami (FL) jumped up in the AP Top 25, stealing some shine from LSU and Penn State.
- Heisman chatter emerging: Performances like Indiana’s QB Fernando Mendoza lighting up Illinois with five TD passes (and few misses) have folks talking.
- Teams on the hot seat: Clemson, Illinois, Arkansas—all facing serious skepticism now. Fans and media are beginning to ask: is this season salvageable, or is this the beginning of a fall?
🧐 My Take: What This Means Going Forward
Week 4 just underlined that assumptions—whether about rankings, momentum, or coaching strength—are fragile. There are squads rising fast (Miami, Indiana), and others losing ground fast (Clemson, Arkansas). Conference play looms. The next few weeks will show who’s legit and who’s just out there showing up for lawn mowing.
