Alabama Escapes Auburn, Secures Spot in SEC Championship Game and College Football Playoff
In a thrilling Iron Bowl matchup, Alabama edged Auburn by a score of 27-20. Isaiah Horton's three touchdown catches from quarterback Ty Simpson proved to be the difference-maker as the Crimson Tide clinched a spot in the SEC championship game and likely secured their place in the College Football Playoff.
The victory marked Alabama's sixth win in its last seven games, improving the team's overall record to 10-2. Simpson finished with a season-low 122 yards passing but still managed to find Horton for several big plays, including the game-winning six-yard touchdown catch on fourth-and-2.
Meanwhile, Auburn's Cam Coleman fumbled the ball at the Crimson Tide 20, which was recovered by Deontae Lawson, securing Alabama's victory. The Tigers' Ashton Daniels had a strong outing with 83 rushing yards but ultimately fell short.
Ohio State Dominates Michigan in Dominant Fashion
No. 1 Ohio State cruised past No. 15 Michigan 27-9 in a big win for the Buckeyes. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate both scored touchdown catches, while Bo Jackson ran for over 100 yards as part of a dominant performance.
The victory marked Ohio State's end to a four-game losing streak against the Wolverines. The Buckeyes will face No. 2 Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 6.
Texas Tech Stuns West Virginia with Fast Start
No. 5 Texas Tech used a fast start to defeat West Virginia 49-0, earning a spot in the Big 12 Conference championship game. Behren Morton threw all three of his touchdown passes in the first half and completed 25 of 32 passes for 310 yards.
The Red Raiders are now 11-1 overall and 8-1 in conference play. West Virginia's Scotty Fox Jr. was held to just 98 yards passing on 13 of 23 completions, as the Mountaineers finished their season with a four-game losing streak.
Oregon Holds Off Washington
No. 6 Oregon edged Washington 26-14, thanks to all-four field goals from Atticus Sappington, including a career-long 51-yard kick late in the third quarter. The Ducks are now 11-1 overall and 8-1 in conference play.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore completed 20 of 29 passes for 286 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score. Malik Benson led the team with five receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown, as Oregon finished the regular season on a six-game winning streak.
Oklahoma Edges LSU
No. 8 Oklahoma held off LSU 17-13 in a back-and-forth matchup. John Mateer threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns, overcoming three interceptions to lead his team to victory.
The win likely puts the Sooners into the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019. Oklahoma will face Texas Tech in the Big 12 Conference championship game on December 6.
BYU Rallies to Beat UCF
No. 11 BYU came from behind to defeat No. 21 UCF 41-21, securing a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game against Texas Tech. The Cougars were trailing by 14 points early in the third quarter but rallied with three touchdown passes from quarterback Bear Bachmeier.
BYU running back LJ Martin rushed for three touchdowns, as the team improved its overall record to 10-2.
Miami Dominates Pitt
No. 12 Miami cruised past No. 22 Pitt 38-7, completing a four-game winning streak. Quarterback Malachi Toney threw a touchdown pass and caught another while amassing 156 scrimmage yards.
The Hurricanes will face Virginia in the ACC Championship Game on December 6.
Vanderbilt Upsets Tennessee
No. 14 Vanderbilt defeated No. 19 Tennessee 45-24, earning a spot in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia.
Sedrick Alexander ran for three touchdowns and Diego Pavia threw for a touchdown and two interceptions for the Commodores. The Volunteers were held to just 382 yards total offense.
USC Comes Back to Beat UCLA
No. 17 USC overcame a five-yard score on the first drive of the game to beat No. 21 UCLA 29-10 in a comeback victory.
Jayden Maiava threw two touchdown passes and completed one other, as the Trojans improved their overall record to 9-3.
Virginia Rolls Past Virginia Tech
No. 18 Virginia defeated Virginia Tech 27-7, securing a spot in the ACC Championship Game against Duke.
J'Mari Taylor rushed for 80 yards and passed for a score, while Chandler Morris completed 21 of 35 passes for 182 yards and added a rushing touchdown.
Cal Stuns SMU
No. 24 Cal defeated No. 21 SMU 38-35 in a thrilling matchup, spoiling the Mustangs' chance at an ACC title game appearance.
Kendrick Raphael scored on a two-yard run with just over a minute remaining to give the Golden Bears the win.
In a thrilling Iron Bowl matchup, Alabama edged Auburn by a score of 27-20. Isaiah Horton's three touchdown catches from quarterback Ty Simpson proved to be the difference-maker as the Crimson Tide clinched a spot in the SEC championship game and likely secured their place in the College Football Playoff.
The victory marked Alabama's sixth win in its last seven games, improving the team's overall record to 10-2. Simpson finished with a season-low 122 yards passing but still managed to find Horton for several big plays, including the game-winning six-yard touchdown catch on fourth-and-2.
Meanwhile, Auburn's Cam Coleman fumbled the ball at the Crimson Tide 20, which was recovered by Deontae Lawson, securing Alabama's victory. The Tigers' Ashton Daniels had a strong outing with 83 rushing yards but ultimately fell short.
Ohio State Dominates Michigan in Dominant Fashion
No. 1 Ohio State cruised past No. 15 Michigan 27-9 in a big win for the Buckeyes. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate both scored touchdown catches, while Bo Jackson ran for over 100 yards as part of a dominant performance.
The victory marked Ohio State's end to a four-game losing streak against the Wolverines. The Buckeyes will face No. 2 Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 6.
Texas Tech Stuns West Virginia with Fast Start
No. 5 Texas Tech used a fast start to defeat West Virginia 49-0, earning a spot in the Big 12 Conference championship game. Behren Morton threw all three of his touchdown passes in the first half and completed 25 of 32 passes for 310 yards.
The Red Raiders are now 11-1 overall and 8-1 in conference play. West Virginia's Scotty Fox Jr. was held to just 98 yards passing on 13 of 23 completions, as the Mountaineers finished their season with a four-game losing streak.
Oregon Holds Off Washington
No. 6 Oregon edged Washington 26-14, thanks to all-four field goals from Atticus Sappington, including a career-long 51-yard kick late in the third quarter. The Ducks are now 11-1 overall and 8-1 in conference play.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore completed 20 of 29 passes for 286 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score. Malik Benson led the team with five receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown, as Oregon finished the regular season on a six-game winning streak.
Oklahoma Edges LSU
No. 8 Oklahoma held off LSU 17-13 in a back-and-forth matchup. John Mateer threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns, overcoming three interceptions to lead his team to victory.
The win likely puts the Sooners into the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2019. Oklahoma will face Texas Tech in the Big 12 Conference championship game on December 6.
BYU Rallies to Beat UCF
No. 11 BYU came from behind to defeat No. 21 UCF 41-21, securing a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game against Texas Tech. The Cougars were trailing by 14 points early in the third quarter but rallied with three touchdown passes from quarterback Bear Bachmeier.
BYU running back LJ Martin rushed for three touchdowns, as the team improved its overall record to 10-2.
Miami Dominates Pitt
No. 12 Miami cruised past No. 22 Pitt 38-7, completing a four-game winning streak. Quarterback Malachi Toney threw a touchdown pass and caught another while amassing 156 scrimmage yards.
The Hurricanes will face Virginia in the ACC Championship Game on December 6.
Vanderbilt Upsets Tennessee
No. 14 Vanderbilt defeated No. 19 Tennessee 45-24, earning a spot in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia.
Sedrick Alexander ran for three touchdowns and Diego Pavia threw for a touchdown and two interceptions for the Commodores. The Volunteers were held to just 382 yards total offense.
USC Comes Back to Beat UCLA
No. 17 USC overcame a five-yard score on the first drive of the game to beat No. 21 UCLA 29-10 in a comeback victory.
Jayden Maiava threw two touchdown passes and completed one other, as the Trojans improved their overall record to 9-3.
Virginia Rolls Past Virginia Tech
No. 18 Virginia defeated Virginia Tech 27-7, securing a spot in the ACC Championship Game against Duke.
J'Mari Taylor rushed for 80 yards and passed for a score, while Chandler Morris completed 21 of 35 passes for 182 yards and added a rushing touchdown.
Cal Stuns SMU
No. 24 Cal defeated No. 21 SMU 38-35 in a thrilling matchup, spoiling the Mustangs' chance at an ACC title game appearance.
Kendrick Raphael scored on a two-yard run with just over a minute remaining to give the Golden Bears the win.
Alabama's Ty Simpson is like a magician out there 
his throws to Isaiah Horton are always clutch! and Auburn can't seem to stop him 
that game was crazy!! Alabama now sets up for a showdown against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game 
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on to the next one! 
and congrats to ohio state on their huge win against michigan 
bo jackson is the real mvp 
Deontae Lawson's INT on 4th down was pure magic! 
Auburn needs to step up their game ASAP. Ohio State is on fire with Bo Jackson running wild! 
Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are unstoppable combo! 
Meanwhile, Texas Tech just destroyed West Virginia like a boss, Behren Morton is the real MVP 
Oklahoma needs this win to secure that spot in the playoff, John Mateer came through big time! 
UCF needs to regroup after that loss. Miami just crushed Pitt and I'm so hyped for their matchup with Virginia 
Vanderbilt took down Tennessee like a giant squash it, Sedrick Alexander is the man! 
USc came from behind to beat UCLA and Jayden Maiava is the hero we need 
can't wait for the playoffs! 
. Meanwhile, Ohio State just destroyed Michigan like no one's business 
, Atticus Sappington's 51-yard FG was clutch 
️. Oklahoma edged LSU 17-13, John Mateer threw for 318 yards and two TDs 
! USC came back from down to beat UCLA 29-10 
Jayden Maiava threw two TD passes 
. Virginia rolled past VT 27-7 
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dominated michigan like whoa 
y'all think cfp is gonna be crazy this year? so many good teams making a push for those spots 
alabama and ohio state looking strong, but oregon and oklahoma putting on a show too 
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, but oregon's got some crazy momentum right now, maybe they can pull off that upset 
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. But hey, you can't argue with a 10-2 record for either team 
, and Vanderbilt pulling off that upset against Tennessee is impressive 
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Ashton Daniels' 83 yards rushing was no joke