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College Football 2019: Rankings the 4 best upsets from Week 12

By John Scimeca

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Head coach Mike Bloomgren of the Rice Owls reacts in the first half against the Marshall Thundering Herd on November 2, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Head coach Mike Bloomgren of the Rice Owls reacts in the first half against the Marshall Thundering Herd on November 2, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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WACO, TX – OCTOBER 31: The West Virginia Mountaineers break the huddle during warm-ups against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on October 31, 2019 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Adrian Garcia/Getty Images)
WACO, TX – OCTOBER 31: The West Virginia Mountaineers break the huddle during warm-ups against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on October 31, 2019 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Adrian Garcia/Getty Images) /

2. West Virginia 24, No. 24 Kansas State 20

The Mountaineers have struggled this season in dealing with the departure of former coach Dana Holgorsen and several offensive playmakers from last season.

West Virginia cornerback Hakeem Bailey was the hero on Saturday, intercepting a pass from Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson’s throw to the end zone in the game’s final moments. With the win, West Virginia moves to 6-4. Kansas State is a near-guarantee to fall from the CFP Top 25 with the loss.

1. Rice 31, Middle Tennessee 28

Rice won its first football game of the year in Week 12 in its 31-28 victory against the Blue Raiders. The Owls are winless no more in 2019.

You read that sentence correctly. The Owls, who entered the game with an 0-9 record, defeated Middle Tennessee for their first win. Quarterback Tom Stewart completed 18-of-22 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns in the victory.

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For the Owls, the victory is well-timed after narrow defeats to Louisiana Tech (23-20) and UTSA (31-27) earlier in the season.

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