Iowa beats Nebraska, remains undefeated
Jordan Canzeri broke long touchdown runs on back-to-back series in the third quarter, and No. 3 Iowa completed its first perfect regular season in 93 years with a 28-20 victory over Nebraska Friday.
The Hawkeyes (8-0, 12-0, No. 4 CFP) were far from dominant but good enough against the sloppy Cornhuskers (3-5, 5-7) on a raw afternoon. As one of two remaining unbeaten teams, they’ll head to the Big Ten championship game next seek in the middle of the College Football Playoff race.
Canzeri ran off left tackle two straight times for two touchdowns, the first one going 29 yards and the second 68 yards for a 28-17 lead. Canzeri finished with 140 yards on 17 carries.
No. 21 Houston 52, No. 16 Navy 31: Greg Ward, Jr. threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns and Houston beat Navy to reach the first American Athletic Conference championship game.
Houston (7-1 American, 11-1) won the West Division title and will host either Temple or South Florida in the championship game Dec. 5. The Cougars are also well positioned to earn a bid to a New Year’s Six bowl game, likely the Fiesta Bowl, if they win the league championship.
Ward was 26-of-35 passing and ran for 83 yards and another score. Brandon Wilson, who was moved from cornerback to running back this week because of injuries, ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Demarcus Ayers had eight catches for 161 yards and a touchdown and threw a touchdown pass.
No. 18 Oregon 52, Oregon State 42: Vernon Adams threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns and Oregon extended its winning streak to six games and closed out the regular season with a victory over Oregon State.
Washington 45, No. 20 Washington State 10: Myles Gaskin ran for 138 yards and two touchdowns, Sidney Jones, Darren Gardenhire and Azeem Victor returned turnovers for touchdowns in the second half and Washington became bowl eligible with a victory over Washington State.
Western Michigan 35, No. 24 Toledo 30: Corey Davis caught two touchdown passes and Western Michigan upset Toledo to send Northern Illinois to the Mid-American Conference championship game.