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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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1. No. 15 Houston over No. 3 Oklahoma 33-23

Sep 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Greg Ward Jr. (1) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Greg Ward Jr. (1) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

The Houston Cougars and Greg Ward Jr. are forreal. Last season, they upset the Louisville Cardinals, this season, the Oklahoma Sooners are their latest victims.

Greg Ward Jr. was spectacular for the Cougars. He threw for 321 passing yards and two passing touchdowns.

The Cougars dominated the line of scrimmage all game, only allowing 70 rushing yards and sacking quarterback Baker Mayfield five times. The Cougars defense forced two fumbles as well.

Brandon Wilson’s 109 yard kick six return was also a key turn of events. The Sooners were attempting to take the lead with the Cougars up 19-17 before things went south.

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