The penultimate week of the 2024 regular season is here.
The weekend features three games between ranked teams, including two monster matchups that pit a traditional power program against a surprising contender.
The first marquee matchup of the day ended up being a lopsided affair, as No. 2 Ohio State throttled previously undefeated Indiana in a 38-15 blowout. Later, Florida delivered an upset on No. 9 Ole Miss to effectively end the Rebels’ College Football Playoff hopes.
Here’s what we’re watching closely the rest of the day. (Scroll down for live updates.)
Time: 3:30 p.m. | TV: Fox | Line: Colorado -3 | Total: 59.5
The Buffaloes are two wins from clinching a spot in the Big 12 title game, but the first test will be a Kansas team that just ended BYU’s perfect season. Colorado has scored at least 34 points in each of those wins as Shedeur Sanders is playing like one of the best quarterbacks in the country. Kansas (4-6) isn’t far from having a winning record as the team has lost five games by one possession.
No. 14 BYU at No. 21 Arizona State
Time: 3:30 p.m. | TV: ESPN | Line: Arizona State -3 | Total: 48.5
It’s time to start paying attention to Arizona State, which has fought its way into the Big 12 title picture thanks to an offense led by RB Cam Skattebo and his 1,500-plus all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns. BYU can still make the conference title game with two more wins despite last week’s loss to Kansas. The loser of this game is on the outside looking in.
No. 19 Army at No. 6 Notre Dame
Time: 7 p.m. | TV: NBC | Line: Notre Dame -14.5 | Total: 44.5
How long can Army (9-0) keep its magical season going against Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium? The Black Knights’ triple-option offense is not built to post a quick comeback, but they’ve given up just 10 points per game this season, albeit against a manageable schedule. Notre Dame isn’t far behind, giving up 11.4 ppg. This game is likely a playoff eliminator, so the stakes are sky high.
No. 15 Texas A&M at Auburn
Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: ESPN | Line: Texas A&M -2.5 | Total: 46.5
The Tigers are 1-5 in the SEC this season and need to beat both Texas A&M and Alabama to make a bowl game. A&M is tied with Texas atop the SEC and needs the win to make next week’s rivalry game a semifinal for the SEC title game. Can Auburn play the spoiler?
Live56 updates
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Interception BYU!
Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt throws an interception on a tipped ball to kick off the second quarter. The Cougars will have it right around midfield.
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Minnesota leads Penn State
Marcus Major scores from 20 yards out and the Golden Gophers have the early lead over No. 4 Penn State.
Minnesota 7, Penn State 0
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ASU touchdown!
Cam Skattebo scores a 3-yard TD on Arizona State’s first possession. He ran 7 times for 44 yards on that drive. Big start for the Sun Devils.
ASU 7, BYU 0
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Touchdown Kansas!
Devin Neal breaks free on a 51-yard catch and run to give the Jayhawks a TD on their opening possession.
Kansas putting Colorado on notice early
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Final: Florida 24, Ole Miss 17
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Interception Florida!
That’s ballgame, folks! Jaxson Dart just threw another interception to effectively end the game. What a stunning meltdown in the final minutes by the veteran quarterback.
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Ole Miss gets ball back
The Rebels defense did its job, so Jaxson Dart will have a chance to be the hero after his interception on the last possession.
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Interception Florida!
The Gators pick off Jaxson Dart in the end zone with 1:30 left in the game. Ole Miss has all of its timeouts still, but what a huge play!
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Final: Ohio State 38, Indiana 15
How far will the Hoosiers tumble in the rankings after their first loss of the season?
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Ole Miss on the march
The Rebels have the ball back and have moved over midfield as the game hits the 2-minute mark.
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Touchdown Ohio State
Will Howard just plunged into the end zone to extend the Buckeyes’ lead to 38-15 with just over 30 seconds left in the game.
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Touchdown Indiana
It’s too little, too late for the Hoosiers but maybe a consolation TD will do something for their image in the eyes on the selection committee.
OSU 31, Indiana 15
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Ole Miss punts it back to Florida
The Rebels were unable to take advantage of a long run by QB Jaxson Dart and had to punt it back to Florida.
There’s just over 6 minutes left in the game.
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Touchdown Florida!
The Gators have retaken the lead in Gainesville after a quick-hitting drive. DJ Lagway connected with Chimere Dike on a long pass play to put them in position and then Montrell Johnson Jr. capped off the drive with a 9-yard run.
Florida 24, Ole Miss 17
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OSU tacks on FG
The Hoosiers defense held strong, but the Buckeyes still come away with points after a 45-yard field goal by Jayden Fielding.
OSU 31, Indiana 7
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OSU on the march
The Buckeyes were facing a fourth-and-1 at midfield when Will Howard found Emeka Egbuka for a long gain. Indiana desperately needs a stop to stay in the game.
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Ole Miss ties it up
The Rebels have tied things up with a 42-yard field goal by Caden Davis. There’s 45 seconds left in the third quarter at The Swamp.
Ole Miss 17, Florida 17
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End of 3Q: OSU 28, Indiana 7
The Hoosiers offense has just been stuck in neutral since the first quarter. The Buckeyes will have the ball as we start the fourth quarter.
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Ole Miss stuffed on fourth down!
The Rebels had moved the ball all the way down to the Florida 11-yard line, but they couldn’t convert on fourth-and-1. It’ll be Florida ball after the turnover on downs.
