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) 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 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.
Ohio State stuffed at goal line!
What a stop by Indiana. The Buckeyes had methodically worked their way down the field and had two cracks at it from inside the 4-yard line, but the Hoosiers held strong and forced a turnover on downs!
Huge early play there by Indiana’s defense.
Touchdown Florida!
The Gators have taken an early lead on Ole Miss in the Swamp after a beautiful back-shoulder throw from DJ Lagway to Elijhah Badger.
The Buckeyes convert on fourth-and-10 on a pass from Will Howard to Carnell Tate to keep their drive alive. What a clutch throw and catch.
Now the Buckeyes are cobbling a long drive together. They were out over midfield but just had a long catch and run called back on a penalty.
Touchdown Indiana!
The Hoosiers drive 70 yards down the field and score on their first possession of the game with a run by Ty Son Lawton.
Game on in Columbus!
The Hoosiers are on the march and inside the red zone after some clutch third-down throws from Kurtis Rourke.
Touchdown Miami
The Hurricanes are on the board first in their ACC battle with Wake Forest after a quick pass from Cam Ward to Jacolby George.
It’s a quick three-and-out for Ohio State on its opening possession.
Indiana will have the ball back at its own 30-yard line.
The Buckeyes will start with the ball in Columbus. Much has been made of the injuries on their offensive line. We’ll see if they can get off to a quick start right here.
Iowa makes a big mistake early on the road at Maryland.
We are underway with the first games of the day!
We’ll mostly be following Ohio State vs. Indiana in this opening window, but we’ll also drop in highlights from around the country.
What to watch: Week 13 college football viewing guide
Here are the best college football games in Week 13. (Bruno Rouby/Yahoo Sports)
How an Army win over Notre Dame could upset the CFP, this year and in years to come
Click the photo above to read the story. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
Deion Sanders sure does looks like heâs settling in at Colorado, not shipping out to the NFL
Click the photo above to read the story. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Only Washington D.C. could view the underdog story of the Indiana Hoosiers as a problem
Click the photo above to read the story. (Jeremy Hogan/Getty Images)
Quinn Ewers vs. Arch Manning: How close is a Texas quarterback controversy?
Click the photo above to read the story. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Forever a basketball school, Curt Cignetti has awakened a ‘sleeping giant’ of a football program at Indiana
Curt Cignetti has Indiana caring about college football this season. (Mallory Bielecki/Yahoo Sports)
Heisman Watch: Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke will be in the mix with a win over Ohio State
Travis Hunter is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy heading into Week 13. (Joseph Raines/Yahoo Sports)
College Football Playoff rankings: Boise State moves ahead of BYU and into a first-round bye
Here are the college football rankings after Week 12. (Stefan Milic/Yahoo Sports)
Good morning and welcome to our Week 13 college football live tracker!
We still have about 30 minutes until the first wave of games kicks off, so here’s some light reading material in the meantime.
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