College Football: Georgia Wins Big, Oklahoma Upsets Alabama

The playoff picture has become much clearer following the results of Week 12.

No. 11 Oklahoma achieved a significant victory, surprisingly defeating No. 4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. This triumph bolsters OU’s chances for playoff contention and injects uncertainty into the SEC championship race.

The day’s excitement commenced early as No. 3 Texas A&M found themselves trailing 30-3 against South Carolina by halftime, only to stage a remarkable comeback and secure a 31-30 victory at their home stadium.

Two Big Ten squads faced challenges in their efforts to sustain their playoff aspirations, with No. 17 USC mounting a comeback to defeat No. 21 Iowa at home and No. 18 Michigan overcoming unranked Northwestern with a last-second field goal.

During the later games, No. 7 Ole Miss encountered a tough challenge at home against Florida before ultimately securing a narrow victory, and No. 5 Georgia dominated No. 10 Texas in a decisive win in Athens.

Here’s a detailed account of how the day’s events unfolded.

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    BYU achieves a resounding comeback victory, elevating their record to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in Big 12 competition. The Cougars maintain a clear route to participating in the conference title game.

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    The Cougars are performing strongly in Provo. It seems unlikely that we will witness any late-night Big 12 drama in this particular contest.

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    The Cougars maintain control as the game progresses into its intermission.

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    The No. 12 Cougars aim to rebound from their disappointing defeat to Texas Tech last week. So far, their performance is promising.

    BYU 17, TCU 0

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    The Bulldogs have effectively concluded the game with a brief touchdown run executed by Gunner Stockton. This marks a significant victory for Georgia.

    Georgia 35, Texas 10

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    Ole Miss supporters were chanting “we want Lane” as the clock approached zero during their match against Florida.

    Indeed, both you and numerous other programs are currently vying for Lane Kiffin’s services.

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    No. 7 Ole Miss overcomes a halftime deficit to secure a win and maintain a strong position for playoff contention. Following Alabama’s earlier defeat, the Rebels (10-1, 6-1 SEC) remain contenders for the SEC title.

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    That essentially concludes the events in Athens. The Bulldogs capitalized on the opportunity presented by the successful onside kick, advancing down the field and scoring a touchdown with a pass from Gunner Stockton to Lawson Luckie.

    Georgia 28, Texas 10

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    The Gators are unable to gain a single first down from deep within their own territory; Ole Miss regains possession at the 4-yard line, and Kewan Lacy immediately rushes into the end zone. This will effectively secure the victory for the Rebels.

    Ole Miss 34, Florida 24

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    Mere moments later, the Bulldogs execute a clever onside kick and recover possession! A remarkable decision by Kirby Smart.

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    The Bulldogs deliver a significant touchdown to commence the fourth quarter, as Gunner Stockton connects with London Humphreys for a 30-yard touchdown, establishing a two-score advantage.

    Georgia 21, Texas 10

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    Rather than attempting a field goal to extend their lead to 6 points, Lane Kiffin and the Rebels opt to go for it on 4th down at the 3-yard line, resulting in an incomplete pass by Trinidad Chambliss. The Gators are presented with an opportunity with 2:40 remaining.

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    The game in Athens remains closely contested as the third quarter concludes. The Bulldogs have successfully converted two fourth-down attempts on their current drive and have now advanced beyond midfield.

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    DJ Lagway’s pass is deflected and intercepted by Wydett Williams Jr. This interception is particularly significant as the Gators were nearing field goal range. Less than 9 minutes remain, with Ole Miss holding a 27-24 lead.

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    The Longhorns maintained possession after a penalty was called on third down deep within Georgia’s territory and subsequently capitalized, with Arch Manning connecting with Ryan Wingo on a short touchdown pass to finally reach the end zone.

    Georgia 14, Texas 10

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    The Longhorns regain possession swiftly following a questionable decision made by Georgia’s Gunner Stockton.

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    Kewan Lacy receives a direct snap and scores from the 1-yard line on the opening play of the 4th quarter. Lacy’s 59-yard run on the preceding play positioned the Rebels near the goal line.

    Ole Miss 27, Florida 24

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    The defensive struggle persists in Athens.

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    The Longhorns held their ground at midfield and will regain possession at their own 20-yard line for their first offensive series of the second half.

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    We resume coverage with the second half of the Texas-Georgia game, and Georgia’s Zachariah Branch returned the opening kickoff to midfield.

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