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 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) isnât far from having a winning record as the team has lost five games by one possession.
Itâs 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 Knightsâ 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 weekâs rivalry game a semifinal for the SEC title game. Can Auburn play the spoiler?
The Jayhawks marched down the field rather quickly, but their drive fizzled out inside the 10-yard line and they had to settle for a field goal right before the halftime break.
Kansas 27, Colorado 14
Touchdown Colorado!
Shedeur Sanders stayed in the game after the big hit and led the Buffs down for another touchdown â this one a 19-yard pass from Sanders to Drelon Miller.
Minnesota takes lead on PSU!
Meanwhile, Minnesota is giving Penn State fits early in their Big Ten clash. The Gophers just took the lead on a flea-flicker reverse pass from Max Brosmer to Jameson Geers.
BYU on the board
The Cougars have their first points of the game after cobbling together a decent drive. There’s just 30 seconds left in the first half.
ASU 21, BYU 3
Colorado on the march
The Buffs are moving the ball now, but Shedeur Sanders just took a nasty shot while throwing a completion over midfield.
Kansas adds FG
The Jayhawks had a crack at the end zone but Jalon Daniels missed the mark on his throw and they had to settle for a short field goal.
Kansas 20, Colorado 7
Touchdown ASU!
It’s Cam Skattebo AGAIN! The veteran running back broke two tackles at the line and was able to jog into the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown â his third of the day already.
ASU 21, BYU 0
Kentucky ties it up at Texas
The Wildcats have tied things in Austin after a fourth-down pass from Brock Vandagriff to Josh Kattus.
Kentucky 7, Texas 7
Touchdown Colorado!
The Buffs are on the board and it’s the Heisman frontrunner who scores the touchdown. Travis Hunter took a short screen pass 51 yards to the house.
Kansas 17, Colorado 7
Touchdown Kansas!
The Jayhawks make it a three-possession game with nine minutes left in the second quarter after a breezy TD run by Devin Neal.
Kansas 17, Colorado 0
ASU recovers onside kick!
What a call by Kenny Dillingham! The Sun Devils attempt an onside kick and come up with
Touchdown ASU!
Who else but Cam Skattebo? The veteran running back plows his way into the end zone for the second time today, capping off a 12-play, 95-yard drive that milked 7 minutes off the clock.
Arizona State 14, BYU 0
Colorado turnover on downs!
The Buffs are unable to convert on fourth-and-short and the Jayhawks will have a chance to make it a three-possession game.
End of 1Q: Kansas 10, Colorado 0
The Buffs have the ball and are over midfield as the first quarter comes to a close.
Kansas tacks on FG
Colorado’s defense showed up in the red zone, but the Jayhawks are able to add to their lead with a short field goal.
Kansas 10, Colorado 0
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.
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
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
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
Final: Florida 24, Ole Miss 17
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.
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.
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!
Final: Ohio State 38, Indiana 15
How far will the Hoosiers tumble in the rankings after their first loss of the season?
Ole Miss on the march
The Rebels have the ball back and have moved over midfield as the game hits the 2-minute mark.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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