College football fans might forget Corn Elder’s name, but it’s likely that one of the strangest moments in the history of the game will be etched in everyone’s memory.
Edler was the guy who finished the 8-lateral, 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown as Miami upset No. 22 Duke 30-27 on Saturday, Oct. 31.
It was also one of the longer reviewed plays in history and then apparently, according to the Atlantic Coast Conference office, that wasn’t properly executed by the officials. According to several reports, the game officials have been suspended.
Was the Miami’s players knee down, was there a block in the back or how about an extra player running on the field? The only thing missing was several members of the band to add excitement.
In the end, right or wrong, Miami (5-3, 2-2) was the winner.
The Hurricanes built a 24-12 advantage after a 37-yard field goal by Michael Badgley with 5:54 left in the final period before the Blue Devils rallied behind quarterback Thomas Sirk.
Sirk, who completed 31-of-52 passes for 258 yards, tossed a touchdown pass to Johnell Barnes. The 13-yard score cut Duke’s deficit to 24-19 with 2:40 remaining.
With six seconds left, Sirk scored on a 1-yard run to put Duke in front 25-24. Sirk then added the two-point conversion to give Duke a 27-24 lead and what most everyone thought was a Duke victory.
Not the Only Upset
Duke wasn’t the only Top 25 team to fall to an unranked squad as North Carolina defeated No. 23 Pittsburgh 26-19.
The Tar Heels (7-1, 4-0) worked to a 20-3 advantage by halftime and held off the Panthers (6-2, 4-1).
North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams led the way with 270 yards and a pair of touchdowns as he completed 14-of-23 passes.
Irish Hold Off Owls
Malik Zaire
No. 9 Notre Dame needed a late score to come out with a 24-20 win in Philadelphia over No. 21 Temple (7-1).
Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer found Will Fuller for a 17-yard touchdown with 2:09 left in the game to put the Irish (7-1) on top for good.
Kizer finished the contest with 299 yards as he completed 23-of-36 passes. He also rushed for 143 yards and two scores in 17 carries.
Heisman Watch
Trevone Boykin
Trevone Boykin enhanced his resume as No. 5 TCU won 40-10 over West Virginia (3-4, 0-4).
Boykin led the Horned Frogs (8-0, 5-0) through the air and on the ground. He completed 32-of-47 passes for 388 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 84 yards rushing and another score. Boykin’s favorite target was Josh Doctson, who had 11 grabs for 183 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Tigers Continue Success
No. 3 Clemson was the highest ranked squad in action last week as the Tigers posted a 56-41 victory over North Carolina State (5-3, 1-3).
Clemson (8-0, 5-0) and the Wolfpack were in a tight contest at halftime as the Tigers led 26-20, but the game changed after the intermission. By the end of the third period, Clemson led 47-21.
Deshaun Watson tossed five touchdowns as he was 23-of-30 for 383 yards. He also ran for 54 yards and a touchdown.
Wayne Gallman helped the Clemson cause with 172 yards and a score on the ground in 31 carries.
Late Field Goal Difference for Stanford
Conrad Ukropina booted a 19-yard field goal with 1:54 remaining in the PAC-12 contest as No. 8 Stanford won 30-28 at Washington State (5-3, 3-2).
Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan threw for only 86 yards, but he gained 112 yards on 14 attempts with two touchdowns. Christin McCaffrey added 107 yards rushing on 22 carries for Stanford (7-1, 6-0).
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