A packed Saturday of college football saw thrilling finishes, big upsets, and historic performances across the nation. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the action.
No. 4 Ohio State Survives Penn State with Clutch Goal-Line Stand
Ohio State edged No. 3 Penn State 20-13 in a defensive slugfest in State College, PA, thanks to a game-saving goal-line stand. The Buckeyes held firm with Penn State just yards away from a potential game-tying score. After three runs netted only two yards, a fourth-down pass to Khalil Dinkins fell incomplete, sealing the win for Ohio State.
Quarterback Will Howard led the Buckeyes with 182 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, while Quinshon Judkins ran for 95 yards. Drew Allar managed 146 passing yards and an interception for the Nittany Lions, who suffered their eighth consecutive loss to Ohio State dating back to 2016.
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No. 1 Oregon Overwhelms Michigan in Ann Arbor
Oregon maintained their perfect record with a commanding 38-17 victory over Michigan. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw for a touchdown and ran for another, while Jordan James rushed for 117 yards and a score. Despite losing top receiver Tez Johnson to an early injury and a special teams fumble, the Ducks controlled the game from start to finish.
Davis Warren threw two touchdown passes for Michigan, but the Wolverines couldn’t recover from an 18-point halftime deficit. Oregon’s balanced attack proved too much, improving their record to 9-0.
No. 2 Georgia Holds Off Florida in Jacksonville
The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Florida Gators 34-20, powered by Carson Beck’s 309 passing yards and two touchdowns, despite three interceptions. Nate Frazier led the rushing attack with 82 yards and a score, and Dominic Lovett added a touchdown reception.
Florida’s starting quarterback DJ Lagway left with a hamstring injury in the second quarter, and backup Aidan Warner struggled, completing just 7 of 22 passes for 66 yards. Ja’Kobi Jackson managed 74 rushing yards and a touchdown for the Gators, who fell to 4-4.
No. 5 Miami Rallies to Defeat Duke in High-Scoring Affair
Cam Ward threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns to lead Miami to a 53-31 comeback win over Duke. The Hurricanes trailed by 11 in the third quarter but exploded offensively, with wide receiver Xavier Restrepo catching three touchdown passes and breaking Miami’s career records for catches and receiving yards.
Peyton Jones starred for Duke with a rushing and receiving touchdown, totaling 132 yards from scrimmage. Despite a strong effort, Duke fell to 6-3, while Miami remained undefeated at 9-0.
No. 7 Tennessee Fends Off Kentucky
Dylan Sampson set Tennessee’s single-season rushing touchdown record with two scores in a 28-18 win over Kentucky. Sampson ran for 142 yards, while quarterback Nico Iamaleava threw for 292 yards and a touchdown. Miles Kitselman had 97 receiving yards and a touchdown for the Volunteers, who moved to 7-1.
Kentucky’s quarterback Brock Vandagriff threw for 123 yards before leaving with an injury. Jamarion Wilcox led the Wildcats with 102 rushing yards, but Kentucky dropped their fourth straight game.
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South Carolina Stuns No. 10 Texas A&M
Raheim Sanders delivered a standout performance, rushing for 144 yards and two touchdowns to lead South Carolina to a 44-20 upset over Texas A&M. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers contributed 244 passing yards and two total touchdowns as the Gamecocks broke a 20-20 tie and pulled away in the second half.
The Aggies’ quarterback Marcel Reed threw for 206 yards but couldn’t prevent the end of Texas A&M’s seven-game winning streak.
Texas Tech Upsets No. 11 Iowa State in Nail-Biter
Texas Tech edged Iowa State 23-22 with a game-winning touchdown by Tahj Brooks on a direct snap late in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Behren Morton orchestrated the comeback, and Brooks sealed the win with just 19 seconds left.
Iowa State committed uncharacteristic penalties, finishing with eight infractions for 59 yards, and suffered their first loss of the season.
Louisville Stuns No. 11 Clemson on the Road
Isaac Brown rushed for 151 yards, including a 45-yard game-sealing touchdown, as Louisville defeated Clemson 33-21. Quarterback Tyler Shough threw for 156 yards and added a rushing score for the Cardinals, who earned a critical road victory.
Phil Mafah rushed for 171 yards for Clemson, but the Tigers’ dominance in time of possession couldn’t stop Louisville’s efficient offense.
No. 13 Indiana Dominates Michigan State
Kurtis Rourke returned from injury to throw for 263 yards and four touchdowns, leading Indiana to a 47-10 rout of Michigan State. Indiana’s 47 unanswered points secured their ninth win of the season and kept their Big Ten title hopes alive.
Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles managed a touchdown pass but couldn’t overcome Indiana’s offensive onslaught.
Houston Shocks No. 17 Kansas State
Zeon Chriss led Houston to a 24-19 upset over Kansas State with a 41-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter. Chriss also completed all 11 of his pass attempts, contributing 75 rushing yards.
Kansas State’s Avery Johnson threw for 238 yards but was picked off twice in the rain-soaked game.
No. 20 SMU Rolls Over No. 18 Pittsburgh
Kevin Jennings threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns to propel SMU to a dominant 48-25 win over Pittsburgh. The Mustangs scored 24 points in the second quarter and never looked back, joining Miami atop the ACC standings.
Pittsburgh’s Eli Holstein struggled, and the Panthers fell to 7-1, likely dropping from the Top 25.
No. 19 Ole Miss Runs Over Arkansas
Jaxson Dart had a career day, throwing for 515 yards and six touchdowns as Ole Miss crushed Arkansas 63-31. Jordan Watkins caught five of those touchdowns, setting career highs in receiving yards and scores.
Arkansas’ backup Malachi Singleton threw for a touchdown in relief of the injured Taylen Green, but the Razorbacks couldn’t match Ole Miss’ explosive offense.
No. 21 Army Defeats Air Force in Commander-In-Chief Clash
Kanye Udoh rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns as Army defeated Air Force 20-3. Despite missing star quarterback Bryson Daily, Army extended its winning streak to 12 games.
Air Force remains winless in Commander-In-Chief trophy games and dropped its seventh straight overall.
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Minnesota Upsets No. 24 Illinois
Max Brosmer led Minnesota to a 25-17 upset over Illinois, throwing a game-winning touchdown pass to Jameson Geers in the fourth quarter. Darius Taylor added 131 rushing yards for the Golden Gophers, who became bowl eligible with the win.
Illinois’ Luke Altmyer threw for 226 yards, but back-to-back losses have hurt their momentum.
