With only one matchup between the top 25 teams, this week looked like it could be a bust. But college football always delivers results when you least expect it, and it did so in a big way on Saturday.
A week after holding off Georgia in a clash of SEC powerhouses, No. 1 Alabama lost to Vanderbilt 40-35 in Nashville. The Commodores trailed by 23.5 points, but won the upset and never trailed. Vandy QB Diego Pavia was the hero, completing 16 of 20 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns, and also added 49 yards rushing.
Elsewhere, fifth-ranked Georgia State bounced back from its loss to Alabama thanks to Auburn’s handling, and second-ranked Ohio State looked convincing in the Iowa loss, while freshman Ryan Williams scored another one-handed TD. I made a grab. In the only rank-on-rank matchup, No. 25 Texas A&M defeated No. 9 Missouri 41-10 earlier in the day.
Here are the games to watch on Saturday: All times are Eastern Time and all odds are from BetMGM.
7:30pm | TV: ABC | Line: Tennessee -13.5 | Total 58.5
While Tennessee’s offense has produced highlights thus far, the defense has given up just 28 points in four games, showing that the defensive line is one of the best in the SEC. This will be a big challenge for the Arkansas offense, which is explosive when it’s not turning the ball over.
10:30pm | TV: ESPN | Line: Miami -10.5 | Total: 54.5
Miami is learning what life is like in the new ACC as it heads west to visit the Bears, who also have a late-night kickoff in Berkeley, which also hosts “Game Day.” Can Miami and Heisman hopeful QB Cam Ward continue to compete against a motivated California team that is off to a 3-1 start?
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Vanderbilt Shox No. 1 Alabama 40-35!!!
This year’s upset, perhaps the biggest upset in years!
Vanderbilt earned its first win over a No. 1 team in program history and its first win against Alabama since 1984.
Big deal in Nashville!
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:44 PM EDT
First up is Vanderbilt! That’s it!
Diego Pavia goes for a first down, but Alabama can’t stop it!
It’s time for the Commodores to kneel!
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:38 PM EDT
2 minute timeout in Nashville
Vanderbilt got the crucial first down just before two minutes of stoppage time.
Alabama has two timeouts left, so one more first down could seal the Commodores’ victory.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:33 PM EDT
Alabama touchdown!
Bama converted on fourth-and-1 from the 2-yard line on a nifty reverse play to Ryan Williams.
It’s not over yet!
Vanderbilt 40, Alabama 35 with 2:46 left.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:22 PM EDT
Touchdown for Vanderbilt!
This could really happen!
Diego Pavia made a quick rollout pass to Kamryan Johnson for a 6-yard TD pass.
Vanderbilt leads the nation’s No. 1 team by 12 points with 5:07 left.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:15 PM EDT
Final: Ole Miss 27, South Carolina 3
It’s a great bounce back for the Rebels after losing to Kentucky last week. They showed overwhelming defense from beginning to end.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:13 PM EDT
Vanderbilt turnover!
Miles Capers of the Vandy’s sacks Jalen Milroe and throws the ball away.
The Commodores fall into this and take over the midfield!
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:09 PM EDT
Final: Georgia 31, Auburn 13
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:08 PM EDT
Vanderbilt takes a FG.
Vandy’s Brock Taylor made a 33-yard kick for a 33-28 lead.
They will play in Nashville at 10:35.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:54 PM EDT
Alabama fights back with a TD!
Superstar freshman WR Ryan Williams is back in action!
He made the catch in traffic, toe-caught along the sideline for a 58-yard TD catch.
Vanderbilt 30, Alabama 28, late in the third quarter.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:48 PM EDT
Touchdown for Vanderbilt!
Diego Pavia hits a 36-yard TD pass to Junior Sherrill on a 4th-and-1!
Cheryl just pulled in the glove with her fingertips.
Vandy increased Alabama’s lead to 30-21 in the third inning.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:43 PM EDT
Final: Indiana 41, Northwestern 24
Indiana enters the bye week at 6-0. They had their best start since 1967 and became the first FBS team to qualify for a bowl. Take a bow, Hoosiers.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:40 PM EDT
Final: Ohio State 35, Iowa State 7
Facing their biggest test yet, the Buckeyes have no problem sending the Hawkeyes out. Will Howard made four TD passes in the big win.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:36 PM EDT
Vanderbilt drove to midfield and got the receiver open on third-and-long, but couldn’t get off on the catch.
Bama regained possession and had a chance to take their first lead.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:27 PM EDT
Iowa scores first TD
Caleb Johnson’s run from 28 yards out finally gave the Hawkeyes the lead.
Ohio State 35, Iowa State 7
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:24 PM EDT
Alabama TD!
The Tide started the first half with purpose, quickly marching downfield and looking for a touchdown.
Jaylen Milroe ran it in from 14 yards left.
Vanderbilt’s lead was cut to 23-21 in the third quarter.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:21 PM EDT
Touchdown for Georgia!
Carson Beck found Dillon Bell in the end zone for his second touchdown pass of the day.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:17 PM EDT
Ohio State adds another TD
Will Howard connected with Emeka Egbuka for another touchdown, gaining 3 yards. It was Egbuka’s third TD catch of the day.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6:12 PM EDT
End of 3rd quarter: Georgia 21, Auburn 10
Back in the fourth quarter, the Tigers are facing an important 4th and 2 in the midfield.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 5:58 PM EDT
Touchdown for Georgia!
The Bulldogs extended their lead to 21 points on a short TD run by Trevor Etienne. It was his second touchdown of the day.
