College Football Week Four Takeaways: Stanford ducks a possible upset

EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 22: Tight end Colby Parkinson (84) of the Stanford Cardinal catches a touchdown pass over cornerback Deommodore Lenoir #15 of the Oregon Ducks during overtime of the game at Autzen Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon. Stanford won the game 38-31. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

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LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 22: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates during the 28-7 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Commonwealth Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

With week four of the college football season in the books, let’s pinpoint some key takeaways from this week’s college football action.

In week four of the college football season, a majority of the top-tier teams in college football did exactly what they needed to do to strengthen their quest towards the College Football Playoff.

A road conference test awaited the #3 Clemson Tigers and they proceeded to thump Georgia Tech, 49-21. Largely in part to a defense that held the third ranked rushing offense in the country (331 ypg) to just 146 rushing yards on the day.

Sloppy play by the Missouri Tigers ultimately sealed their fate as the #2 Georgia Bulldogs dominated, 43-29. The #4 Ohio State Buckeyes saw their leader, head coach Urban Meyer, return to the sideline after a three-game suspension. They also overwhelmed Tulane, 49-6.

Without further ado, here are some key takeaways from this past week in college football.

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