But the only two games featuring ranked teams both come in the SEC and also serve as elimination games for both the SEC championship and the College Football Playoff. No. 3 Georgia visits No. 16 Ole Miss in the afternoon before No. 11 Alabama takes on No. 14 LSU.
Here’s what we’ll be keeping an eye on late Saturday.
The loser is assuredly out of the College Football Playoff race with a third loss barring a wild finish to the season. Will LSU’s defense be able to hold up against dual-threat Alabama QB Jalen Milroe? Alabama will need to have much more composure than it did in its last road game. The Crimson Tide have been penalized 69 times through eight games. The crowd at night in Tiger Stadium won’t make things easy.
The two heated rivals meet for the first time since 2021 and the first time as Big 12 members. Utah is in desperate need of a win after losing its last four Big 12 games, and the Utes would love to spoil BYU’s perfect season. The Cougars’ ability to force turnovers is a big reason for their 8-0 record. Can they keep it up this week in the Holy War?
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Meanwhile, Clemson’s Ashton Hampton just delivered an Interception of the Year candidate in getting the ball back for the Tigers.
Touchdown Texas Tech!
The Red Raiders are back in the lead after a short run by Tahj Brooks caps off a 9-play, 66-yard drive.
Texas Tech 20, Colorado 17
Cyclones cut into Kansas lead
Iowa State is back in it but still has work left in the fourth quarter in Lawrence.
Touchdown Colorado!
The Buffs were down 13-0 early, but they’ve rallied and are now leading in Lubbock after a TD run by Shedeur Sanders in the third quarter.
Clemson takes lead in 2nd half
The Tigers took the lead on this wild pass from Cade Klubnik to T.J. Moore and now they’re driving for another score.
Clemson 14, Virginia Tech 7
Fumble recovered by Ole Miss!
The Rebels defense continues to wreak havoc in this one, forcing a fumble on Nate Frazier. It’s recovered by Ole Miss’ Walter Nolen.
Ole Miss has an opportunity here to run away with this game…
Brutal time for a fumble from a freshman RB, but that was a tremendous strip by Zxavian Harris. pic.twitter.com/oNk7MSI3Zj
The Rebels double their lead on a connection from Jaxson Dart to Juice Wells to cap off an 8-play, 75-yard drive.
Ole Miss 22, Georgia 10
Georgia adds FG
The drive fizzles out inside the 10-yard line and Georgia settles for a short Peyton Woodring field goal.
Ole Miss 16, Georgia 10
We are back for the second half of Ole Miss-Georgia and the Bulldogs are driving. They’re at the Ole Miss 10-yard line now on this quick-hitting possession.
Scoreboard update
Here’s where things stand as the afternoon window hits halftime:
Scoreboard update
Halftime: Indiana 17, Michigan 3
The Hoosiers are in control in Bloomington. Kurtis Rourke is 14 of 18 for 190 passing yards and 2 touchdowns as they take a two-touchdown lead into the break.
Halftime: Ole Miss 16, Georgia 7
The Rebels are going to be kicking themselves in the locker room. They’ve absolutely dominated this game since the Bulldogs scored on their first offensive possession, but Ole Miss is only up 9 points after settling for field goals on multiple possessions.
Total yards so far: Ole Miss 229 Georgia 69
Touchdown Colorado!
The Buffs are on the board midway through the second quarter after Shedeur Sanders found LaJohntay Wester in the flat and the running back did all the work from there.
Texas Tech 13, Colorado 7
Ole Miss adds FG
The drive is stymied in Georgia territory, but it’s points for the Rebels nonetheless after a long field goal from Caden Davis.
Ole Miss 16, Georgia 7
Ole Miss was buried deep inside its own territory at the 1-yard line, but Jaxson Dart has gotten them out of the hole and now the Rebels have the ball at midfield with just under 5 minutes left in the half.
Kansas adds to early lead
Iowa State may be in trouble for a second straight week. The Jayhawks have had their way offensively in this one so far.
Ole Miss adds FG
The Rebels moved the ball to the edge of the red zone before settling for a field goal.
Ole Miss 13, Georgia 7
Indiana takes early lead
The Hoosiers are up early and it’s because of dimes like this from Kurtis Rourke.
Indiana 14, Michigan 3
Texas Tech tacks on FG
The Red Raiders will likely need touchdowns to keep pace in this one, but they’re off to a good start in their bid to upset No. 20 Colorado.
Texas Tech 10, Colorado 0
Kansas goes up 21-7 on Iowa State
Meanwhile, the Jayhawks are giving the Cyclones all sorts of trouble in Lawrence today.
