How are we already in the last week of the regular season?
The stakes are high in the College Football Playoff and the Big 12. The rivalry week only features two games between ranked teams, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it won’t be an entertaining weekend of football. Just look at what happened in Week 13, when the three SEC teams in the playoff hunt all lost to unranked opponents on the road.
Here’s what we’re watching for the rest of the day. (Scroll down for live updates.)
The Trojans can help salvage a frustrating season and potentially derail Notre Dame’s playoff hopes. The Irish are a very bad matchup for a USC defense that allows over five yards per carry. Notre Dame’s pitching game is one of the best in the nation as Jeremiah Love has turned into a home run hitter. Love has 121 carries for 850 yards and 14 TDs.
It’s fantastic that these two old rivals will finally be playing again. And it’s even better with betting. The winner will play Georgia for the SEC title on Dec. 7. The Longhorns and Aggies haven’t played since 2011, when Texas needed a late field goal to win 27-25 in College Station. That was A&M’s last game in the Big 12 before moving to the SEC.
Time: 19:30 | TV: Fox | Line: Iowa State -3 | Total: 51.5
Farmageddon has serious implications for the Big 12 title. Both teams are hanging on for a conference title, though Kansas State will know early on if it still has a chance. If tied at 7-2, Iowa State is in the Big 12 title game against Arizona State. If the Cyclones lose, they will be out of contention for the title.
The Vols found their rhythm in Nashville. Nico Iamaleava hit Mike Matthews for a 14-yard touchdown – Iamaleava’s fourth TD pass of the day.
Ohio State misses a FG
After overcoming the interception, the Buckeyes got off to a timid start, settling for another field goal attempt by Jayden Fielding.
Wiretapping in the state of Ohio!
The Buckeyes got it back two plays later on Caleb Downs’ diving pick. Ohio State has a short field to work with after the turnover.
Capture of Michigan!
Will Howard made another huge mistake! The OSU QB didn’t seem to see Michigan’s Makari Paige drop into coverage and it’s another turnover for the Buckeyes.
The Buckeyes have the ball back and are already in scoring position after a solid run by Quinshon Judkins.
We are back in the second half at Podkov. The Buckeyes had a decent drive, but failed just past midfield to send it to Michigan.
Touchdown Clemson!
It’s Cade Klubnik with the legs again! The quarterback scrambled out of the pocket and ran 18 yards for the score.
Clemson 14, South Carolina 7
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Here’s where the first wave of games goes into halftime:
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Touchdown Tennessee!
The Vols found the end just before halftime. Nico Iamaleava hit Miles Kitselman over the middle for an 18-yard touchdown.
Tennessee 24, Vanderbilt 17
Halftime: Ohio State 10, Michigan 10
The Wolverines were happy to have just run out the clock on their final possession. The Buckeyes will have the ball when the teams return for the second half.
Ohio State Touchdown!
The Buckeyes are finally in the end zone after struggling in the first half, and it’s freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith who has done it. There are only 30 seconds left in the half.
OSU 10, Michigan 10
Ohio State on the march
The Buckeyes moved the ball over midfield as the first half ended. We are now under the 2 minute mark.
Touchdown Tennessee!
The Vols tied things up in Nashville on an 86-yard catch by Dont’e Thornton.
Tennessee 17, Vanderbilt 17
Michigan delivers FG
The Wolverines took advantage of a short field after a botched OSU punt and tacked on a 54-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada.
Michigan 10, OSU 3
OSU misses a FG
The Buckeyes worked their way into the red zone, but there the drive fell apart and Jayden Fielding missed a 38-yard field goal attempt.
The good news for OSU is that Will Howard is back in action after a brief injury scare.
Mutual Picks in Tennessee!
We have duel tackles in Nashville. One play after Diego Pavia threw a wild interception in the end zone, UT’s Nico Iamaleava threw one of his own on a deep pass.
Touchdown in South Carolina!
The Gamecocks responded when LaNorris Sellers capped a 6-play, 75-yard drive with a 25-yard touchdown scramble.
Game in Death Valley!
Touchdown Michigan!
Well, Michigan did get a touchdown. The Wolverines take advantage of a short field after a turnover as Kalel Mullings rushes into the end zone for a TD.
Michigan 7, Ohio State 3
Capture of Michigan!
What a huge mistake by Will Howard! The Ohio State QB apparently didn’t see Michigan’s Aamir Hall when the DB jumped the route and picked off the pass near the OSU goal line.
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