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 57 yards rushing.
Elsewhere, fifth-ranked Georgia State bounced back from its loss to Alabama thanks to Auburn’s handling, second-ranked Ohio State also showed convincingly in the Iowa loss, and freshman Jeremiah Smith once again He made a one-handed TD 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 we’re watching for Saturday night: 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?
Live103 update
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:48 PM EDT
Halftime: Clemson 23, Florida State 7
It was a lot of field goals for Clemson. So far, not much has happened for FSU.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:47 PM EDT
Many teams at the top of the rankings are in trouble.
-no. 4 Tennessee vs. Arkansas 3-0 loss
-no. 10 Michigan beats Washington 14-7
-no. 11 USC beats Minnesota 10-7
-no. 16 Iowa State beats Baylor 14-12
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Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:36 PM EDT
Michigan scores one point back.
Donovan Edwards gained 39 yards to the crib in this game.
Michigan cut its lead against Washington to 14-7.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:34 PM EDT
Clemson adds FG
The Tigers extended their lead over Florida State with a 48-yard Nolan Hauser field goal.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:31 PM EDT
Another ranked team went down early
Unranked Baylor takes on undefeated No. 16 Iowa State.
Baylor led 14-6 in the second.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:27 PM EDT
Washington jumps on Michigan
The Huskies dominated the 10th-ranked Wolverines in a rematch of last season’s national title game.
In the second quarter, Will Rogers had a two-TD toss to give Washington a 14-0 lead.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:24 PM EDT
Genty number: 3TD
Ashton Giunty has 10 rushes for 3 touchdowns and 165 yards!
can’t stop him.
Boise State leads Utah State 35-10.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:12 PM EDT
Janti attacks again!
Boise State’s Ashton Giunty scored his second touchdown of the day on a 75-yard run.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:59 PM EDT
Clemson got excited early.
While everything was going wrong, Clemson and FSU kicked off and the Tigers were busy.
Cade Klubnik scored two passing touchdowns, giving Clemson a 17-0 lead going into the second quarter.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:53 PM EDT
As fans flood the field in Nashville, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and head coach Clark Lee are having a moment of their own.
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:49 PM EDT
Vandy’s moment of victory
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:47 PM EDT
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
