Can you believe the regular season is nearing its conclusion with only two weeks left?
While Week 13’s schedule might not appear to be the most electrifying, it’s wise not to dismiss the chance of a significant surprise that could significantly alter the playoff outlook.
There were no unexpected outcomes during the early games, as No. 1 Ohio State, No. 3 Texas A&M, No. 4 Georgia, No. 8 Oklahoma, and No. 13 Miami all successfully managed their matches against weaker adversaries. The afternoon session mirrored this trend, with No. 7 Oregon maintaining their position against No. 15 USC in Eugene, and Utah pulling off a remarkable comeback victory against Kansas State in the closing moments of the fourth quarter.
Here’s how you can tune into college football during Week 13, along with a list of the most compelling matchups scheduled for the second-to-last Saturday of the regular season (scroll down for real-time updates).
Pitt at No. 16 Georgia Tech, 7 ET (ESPN)
Despite the congestion at the top of the ACC standings, Georgia Tech’s path to a title game appearance is straightforward. A victory over Pitt secures their chance to compete for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Conversely, the Panthers are aiming to recover from their decisive defeat against Notre Dame.
No. 11 BYU at Cincinnati, 8 ET (Fox)
Cincinnati’s home defeat to Arizona in Week 12 has somewhat diminished the allure of this contest. However, a scenario of potential upheaval is now in play within the Big 12 if Cincinnati emerges victorious on Saturday night. Should Cincy defeat BYU, followed by a Cougars win in Week 14, and Utah, Houston, and ASU each securing victories in their remaining two games, the conference could witness a five-way deadlock for second place with a 7-2 record.
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The Panthers might have just landed a decisive blow with a remarkable 100-yard interception return executed by Braylan Lovelace.
Pitt 35, GT 14
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Cincinnati has quickly re-entered its Big 12 contest against BYU following a lengthy return by Manny Covey, which led to a TD pass shortly thereafter.
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The legendary Stanford figure and GM, Andrew Luck, was in the midst of a TV interview when Stanford managed to score against Cal in The Big Game. It’s hard to believe such coincidences happen.
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The Panthers established a significant 28-0 advantage over Georgia Tech; however, they can’t be entirely satisfied with the way the first half concluded. They conceded back-to-back touchdowns, and kicker Aidan Birr missed a straightforward field goal attempt that would have extended their lead to three possessions.
Halftime: Pitt 28, GT 14
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The Yellow Jackets found themselves in an early 28-0 deficit, but they’ve managed to reduce the gap by half before the intermission, following consecutive scores. The latest involved a short pass from Haynes King to Isiah Canion.
Pitt 28, GT 14 | 1 minute left in half
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The Vols are demonstrating a strong performance against Florida.
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The Cougars have registered the opening score in Cincinnati, a game potentially pivotal for the Big 12 title race.
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Mason Heintschel has completed 2 TD passes, and the Panthers are dominating the Yellow Jackets early on.
Pitt 21, Georgia Tech 0
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The No. 12 Utes mounted a comeback from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat K-State, thereby sustaining their playoff and Big 12 aspirations.
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QB Devon Dampier delivers once more, scoring from the 1-yard line to propel the Utes into the lead with just 56 seconds remaining!
Utah 51, Kansas State 47
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Devon Dampier breaks free for a 59-yard rush on 4th and 1, advancing the Utes to the K-State 4-yard line. Utah suddenly has a chance to surge ahead.
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The Utes score, narrowing the gap to 3 points, and subsequently secure a defensive stop on the opposing end. They are set to regain possession with an opportunity to either win or tie the game in the final minutes.
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The No. 7 Ducks are distancing themselves from No. 15 USC in a crucial Big Ten showdown. Oregon now has a clear path toward a playoff spot, while the Trojans watch their playoff hopes evaporate.
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K-State has been on a scoring spree today and is nearing a significant upset victory over the Utes. A loss would essentially eliminate Utah from contention for both the Big 12 title and the playoffs.
Kansas State 47, Utah 37 | under 4 minutes to
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The Cougars missed a potential game-tying 38-yard field goal in the closing minute, leading to a 17-14 defeat against TCU. This result likely dashes Houston’s already slim chances of participating in the Big 12 title game.
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Jayden Maiava’s pass attempt on 4th and 10 at the Oregon 28 fell incomplete, and Oregon takes possession with just over 2 minutes remaining. This should effectively seal the victory for the Ducks.
