The first marquee matchup of the day didn’t exactly live up to the hype, but the result will go a long way in shaping the Big Ten title race as No. 3 Ohio State topped No. 7 Penn State in a defensive battle.
Beyond that, there’s still an incredible day of college football on tap. There are three other ranked vs. ranked games, as well as a bevy of other potential upsets scattered throughout the day.
Here’s what we’re watching on Saturday afternoon (scroll for live updates):
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Meanwhile, Oregon has broken things open in Eugene. Bo Nix connects with Tez Johnson for a 17-yard TD to put the Ducks up 38-16.
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TOUCHDOWN ALABAMA! UT’s Joe Milton was strip-sacked by Alabama’s Chris Braswell and Jihaad Campbell scooped it up and returned it for a 37-yard TD.
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YAlabama had a loooong drive going but a big 3rd down sack halts it. Tide kick a 49-yard field goal to extend the lead.
8:24 to play
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Texas drives inside the 10 but has to settle for a field goal. Longhorns re-take the lead. Late 3rd
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After Houston got a big 4th down stop of Texas near midfield, it quickly gives the ball back via a Donovan Smith fumble.
Longhorns ball. Still tied 21-21.
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Alabama gets another stop and Tennessee punts it away. Tide have ALL the momentum now.
