Week 10 isn’t set up to be a banger, but upsets are always lurking on weekends like this.
In the marquee game of the day, No. 4 Ohio State held strong on a crucial fourth-down stand at the goal line to stave off No. 3 Penn State and win the Big Ten showdown. It’s a massive victory for the Buckeyes, and yet another loss in a big game for James Franklin and the Nittany Lions.
Here are the biggest games remaining on Saturday. (Scroll down to follow the action live.)
Time: 3:30 p.m. | TV: CBS | Line: Oregon -14.5 | Total: 45.5
Is this the biggest game remaining for the Ducks? Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel is one of the betting favorites for the Heisman Trophy and the Ducks haven’t scored fewer than 31 points against an FBS opponent this season. Michigan star cornerback Will Johnson will miss the game. The Wolverines went back to Davis Warren at QB, but have struggled scoring points regardless of who is under center.
Louisville at No. 11 Clemson
Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: ESPN | Line: Clemson -10.5 | Total: 62.5
Week 10 is a great chance to check in on Clemson if you haven’t watched the Tigers much since their Week 1 blowout loss to Georgia. QB Cade Klubnik is now the No. 5 favorite for the Heisman and the receiving corps is deep. Cardinals QB Tyler Shough has thrown for 2,348 yards through eight games and has 20 TDs and five interceptions.
No. 18 Pitt at No. 20 SMU
Time: 8 p.m. | TV: ACC Network | Line: SMU -7.5 | Total: 58.5
The Panthers got some good news Wednesday when coach Pat Narduzzi said QB Eli Holstein would be able to play against the Mustangs. SMU is dealing with its own QB injury issues. Kevin Jennings is officially listed as questionable but says he’ll be ready to go Saturday in what’s a massive game in the ACC standings.
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Oregon muffs punt!
Michigan catches a break as Oregon returner Ryan Pellum drops the ball after being hit on the punt.
The Wolverines have the ball with excellent field position.
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Touchdown Oregon!
The Ducks are on the board first after their first drive of the game goes 12 plays for 63 yards. Dillon Gabriel found Evan Stewart in the end zone to kick things off in Ann Arbor.
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Final: Miami 53, Duke 31
The Blue Devils were live dogs in the second half, but the Canes offense just took this one over.
Cam Ward finishes with 400 passing yards and 5 touchdowns
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Touchdown Miami
The Hurricanes are pouring it on now. This time it’s Mark Fletcher Jr. with a short touchdown run to extend the lead to 22 points with just over 5 minutes left in the game.
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Final: Ohio State 20, Penn State 13
The Buckeyes get it done on the road in a pivotal Big Ten showdown, and James Franklin’s Nittany Lions stumble in another big game.
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Ohio State gets game-clinching first down
Who other than Will Howard to seal it for the Buckeyes.
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Touchdown Miami!
The Hurricanes are back in the end zone and it’s a game-breaking deep ball from Cam Ward to Xavier Restrepo, who turned on the afterburners for the long score.
Restrepo now has more receptions and receiving yards than anybody in Miami history.
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Interception Duke!
Miami’s Cam Ward makes a stunning mistake, throwing across the field and into the arms of Duke’s Chandler Rivers.
Game on in Coral Gables!
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OSU on the march
The Buckeyes are milking the clock down now after consecutive first downs. Penn State has its timeouts, but it’ll need a stop to stay alive in this one.
We’re under the 2-minute mark now.
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Penn State stuffed at the 1!
The Nittany Lions had worked it all the way down the field and had a first-and-goal at the 3-yard line, but they couldn’t get it into the end zone with four cracks and they’ll turn it over on downs at the 1.
What a defensive stand by Ohio State!
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Touchdown Miami!
And just like that, the Hurricanes are back in the end zone on a deep pass from Cam Ward to Jacolby George.
Miami 39, Duke 31
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Duke FG cuts into Miami lead
The Blue Devils had it in goal-to-go distance, but can’t find the end zone and have to settle for a field goal.
Miami 32, Duke 31
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OSU tacks on FG
The Buckeyes are able to get another field goal from Jayden Fielding after the call, extending their lead back to a touchdown.
There’s just over 10 minutes left in the game.
OSU 20, PSU 13
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OSU fumble overturned
Penn State just had another unfortunate break on a huge play. Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins caught the ball in the flat and then fumbled it after being hit and PSU came up with the recovery. But officials ruled that Judkins didn’t make a football move after catching it and OSU kept the ball.
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Duke’s Jordan Moore delivers Catch of the Year candidate
The Blue Devils are driving and Jordan Moore just came down with one of the best catches you’ll ever see.
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End of 3Q: OSU 17, PSU 13
Will Howard finds Jeremiah Smith on a crossing route that takes us to the end of the third quarter.
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Touchdown Miami!
The Hurricanes have retaken the lead as time winds down in the third quarter. Elija Lofton finishes off the drive with a short burst into the end zone.
Miami 32, Duke 28
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PSU gets ball back
The Nittany Lions will have a crack at taking the lead after a second Abdul Carter sack stopped Ohio State in their tracks.
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Touchdown Miami!
The Hurricanes get one right back with a rapid response touchdown drive. After two beautiful catches by Jacolby George, Cam Ward finds Xavier Restrepo in the end zone on a short TD pass. The Canes went for 2 and got it.
Duke 28, Miami 25
