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. All eyes will be on these David vs. Goliath matchups and more.
Here’s what we’re following on Saturday. (Scroll down for live updates.)
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.
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.
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.
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?
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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
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.
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.
Touchdown Ohio State!
The Buckeyes are imposing their will now. They just took it 75 yards in 10 plays as Will Howard found Jelani Thurman in the back of the end zone for the score.
OSU 28, Indiana 7
Florida settles for long FG
The Gators couldn’t do anything with the ball after the muffed punt but Trey Smack drilled a 53-yard field goal to give them the lead.
Florida 17, Ole Miss 14
Ole Miss muffs punt
The Rebels had stifled DJ Lagway and Co. on the opening possession of the second half, but a muffed punt return gives the Gators the ball in Ole Miss territory.
Touchdown Ohio State!
On the ensuing punt, returner Caleb Downs weaves his way through the Indiana coverage and takes it 79 yards for the touchdown. What a start to the half for Ohio State!
OSU 21, Indiana 7
We are back for the second half and the Hoosiers have already put the ball on the ground again. Luckily they fall on it, but their drive isn’t going anywhere and they’ll have to punt it away.
Scoreboard update
Here’s where things stand as the first wave of games hits halftime.
Scoreboard update
Halftime: Ohio State 14, Indiana 7
It’s been a close one and both teams have made some critical errors as the rain comes down in Columbus. The Hoosiers will have the ball when we return from the break.
Touchdown Ohio State!
The Buckeyes take advantage of the short field and TreVeyon Henderson runs it in from four yards out to give them the lead with less than 30 seconds left in the half.
OSU 14, Indiana 7
Indiana fumbles punt
The Hoosiers were just trying to punt the ball away with under 2 minutes left in the first half, but punter James Evans fumbled the snap and the Buckeyes will have it inside the Indiana 10-yard line.
Interception Indiana!
And now the Hoosiers return the favor with a turnover of their own as Jailin Walker comes down with a tipped-ball interception to get the ball right back.
Fumble recovered by OSU!
The Buckeyes get the ball right back on a strip sack.
Touchdown Ohio State!
We are all tied up in Columbus after a short drive by the Buckeyes is capped off by a touchdown throw from Will Howard to Emeka Egbuka.
Howard is a perfect 14 for 14 so far.
Touchdown Ole Miss!
Shortly after that interception, Jaxson Dart finds Cayden Lee on a crossing route for a 22-yard touchdown to give the Rebels the lead with just over 9 minutes left in the half.
Interception Ole Miss
The Rebels have the ball back after this diving interception by John Saunders Jr.
The Buckeyes got a quick stop on the ensuing possession and now they have the ball back on the Indiana 44-yard line.
Ole Miss ties it up
The Rebels respond with a touchdown of their own on a 47-yard touchdown pass from Jaxson Dart to Tre Harris.
Michele Paul is the news writer for Stated Podcast. She has written about everything from arts and construction to automotive and travel, as well as real estate and fashion. Michele also writes about her hobbies: cooking, watching movies with her husband and hanging out with her family.
