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College Football: 5 Biggest Upsets From College Football’s Opening Weekend

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 3, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Richmond Spiders mascot "WebstUR" looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. The Spiders won 37-20. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Richmond Spiders mascot "WebstUR" looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. The Spiders won 37-20. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. South Alabama over Mississippi State 21-20

Sep 3, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA;South Alabama Jaguars defensive end Jaylan Daniels (4) celebrates with fans after the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. South Alabama won 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA;South Alabama Jaguars defensive end Jaylan Daniels (4) celebrates with fans after the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. South Alabama won 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

The Mississippi State Bulldogs were casualty number 1 in the SEC, dropping their season opener against FCS opponent South Alabama 21-20.

The Bulldogs had a chance for a victory on a field goal attempt by kicker Westin Graves from 28 yards out. However, Graves put it off the upright with 9 seconds left.

The South Alabama Jaguars were down 17-0 at halftime before scoring 21 points in the second half to shock the Bulldogs at home. The game winning score came with 57 seconds left when Dallas Davis tossed a four yard strike to Gerald Everett in the back of the end zone.

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