# College football comeback victories

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/college-football-comeback-victories
> Updated: 2026-09-26T04:11:25.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Recent college football matchups have featured significant second-half comebacks. In a Big Sky Conference season opener, UC Davis overcame a 21-point halftime deficit to defeat Portland State 31-24. The Aggies secured the win following a late-game surge and a 22-yard touchdown pass from Treynor Cleeland to Laviell Pickett with 27 seconds remaining.

Similarly, No. 21 Dakota State secured a 27-25 victory against Southern Oregon after overcoming an 11-point deficit. The Trojans' comeback was driven by defensive play, including three interceptions, and a late 22-yard field goal by Malte Hamann with 2:42 remaining in the game.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Dakota State overcomes deficit to defeat Southern Oregon 27-25

No. 21 Dakota State rallied from an 11-point deficit to defeat Southern Oregon 27-25, aided by three interceptions and a late field goal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dakota-state-overcomes-deficit-to-defeat-southern-oregon-27-25

### 2026-08-30: UC Davis overcomes 21-point deficit to beat Portland State

UC Davis overcame a 21-point halftime deficit to defeat sixth-ranked Portland State 31-24 in their Big Sky Conference opener.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uc-davis-overcomes-21-point-deficit-to-beat-portland-state

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