As Week 12 unfolds, the picture for the playoffs is becoming clearer.
This weekend showcases four matchups that will significantly shape the composition of the 12-team playoff contenders.
No. 11 Oklahoma delivered a significant blow by upsetting No. 4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa. This victory bolsters OU’s playoff aspirations and introduces uncertainty into the SEC championship race.
The day’s excitement commenced early when No. 3 Texas A&M found themselves trailing South Carolina 30-3 at halftime. However, they mounted an impressive comeback, ultimately securing a 31-30 victory on their home turf.
Two Big Ten squads battled to preserve their chances for the playoffs, with No. 17 USC rallying to defeat No. 21 Iowa at home, and No. 18 Michigan edging out Northwestern with a game-winning field goal in the final seconds.
What else will unfold in Week 12? Here’s your guide to watching this week’s college football action.
No. 10 Texas at No. 5 Georgia, 7:30 p.m. (ABC)
Does Texas’s postseason fate depend on a victory in Athens? Protecting Arch Manning is crucial; he was sacked six times in a loss to Florida on Oct. 4, and took eight sacks in total during overtime wins against Kentucky and Mississippi State. Georgia’s offensive performance has improved recently, but the Longhorns’ defense stands out as one of the nation’s best, conceding just 16.4 points per game.
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The Longhorns were stymied at midfield, regaining possession at their own 20-yard line for the start of the second half.
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As the Texas-Georgia second half gets underway, the Bulldogs’ Zachariah Branch returned the opening kickoff to midfield.
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Utah’s backup QB, Byrd Ficklin, is shredding Baylor’s defense with his legs, scoring his second rushing touchdown of 67+ yards, extending Utah’s lead to 35-20 in the second half.
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A promising drive ends without points for the Rebels, as QB Trinidad Chambliss’s pass at the 1-yard line falls short. Florida maintains its 24-20 advantage.
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The Longhorns failed to capitalize on their final possession of the first half, entering the break trailing the Bulldogs by 11 in a somewhat subdued affair.
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Mississippi State’s seven plays inside Missouri’s 10-yard line culminated in a missed field goal after a bad snap.
What could have been a 14-13 Missouri lead is now at risk of becoming a 21-10 Missouri lead.
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James Peoples leaps over a UCLA defender to score. The Buckeyes are dominating.
Ohio State 24, UCLA 0
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Arch Manning’s errant pass was intercepted by KJ Bolden, giving the Bulldogs possession once again.
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The No. 7 Rebels are battling to stay in the playoff hunt, but are currently trailing against the unranked Gators at halftime, creating a tense situation in Oxford.
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The Longhorns will have possession following their first defensive stop of the game, with just over 8 minutes remaining in the first half.
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Despite three perfect passes from the Texas QB, his receivers dropped all three, handing possession back to the Bulldogs.
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The No. 1 Buckeyes are dominating UCLA, as QB Julian Sayin connects with Bryson Rodgers for an 11-yard TD on 4th down.
Ohio State 17, UCLA 0
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No. 13 Utah is overpowering Baylor, as Wayshawn Parker rushes for a 64-yard touchdown.
Utah 28, Baylor 10
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The Bulldogs score again after a long drive ending in another short TD pass from Gunner Stockton to Noah Thomas. The highlight of the drive was a catch and run by Zachariah Branch.
Georgia 14, Texas 3
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The Bulldogs are advancing as the first quarter ends, positioned at the Texas 38-yard line.
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The Longhorns failed to make significant progress on their possession, handing the ball back to Gunner Stockton and the Bulldogs with just over 2 minutes left in the first quarter.
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This game is starting off on a wild note. Florida responds with DJ Lagway finding J.Michael Sturdivant for a 57-yard touchdown.
Florida 21, Ole Miss 17
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The Bulldogs retaliate with a TD drive! Gunner Stockton connects with Noah Thomas in the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown.
Georgia 7, Texas 3
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Trinidad Chambliss finds De’Zhaun Stribling, who goes 43 yards to the end zone on 3rd and 10. Rebels are back in front.
Ole Miss 17, Florida 14
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The Bulldogs are moving the ball on the ensuing drive. They’re now inside the red zone.
