The biggest game of the season (so far) is coming up.
On Saturday night, No. 2 Georgia will play No. 4 Alabama in the first top-five matchup of the season. This is the last of four ranked matches for a loaded week 5.
The biggest matches of the day are: Let’s take a closer look at all the actions below.
Time: 3:30pm | TV: Peacock | Line: Notre Dame -6 | Total: 45.5
The Cardinals defeated the Irish at home a season ago. And it’s fair to wonder if Louisville will be better this season than it will be in 2023. Former Oregon State and Texas Tech QB Tyler Schau has been very good so far this season, completing over 68 percent of his passes with eight touchdowns and no interceptions. Notre Dame is still going to rely on Riley Leonard’s aerial game to complement its dominant run game through four games, despite injuries on the offensive line.
Time: 7:30pm | TV: NBC | Line: Penn State -18 | Total: 47.5
Illinois defeated previously undefeated Nebraska in overtime in Week 4, marking the third time since 1951 that Illinois has won its first four games. A big reason for that is the improved play of former Ole Miss QB Luke Altmaier. Can he keep it up against Penn State on the road? Against the Nittany Lions, opposing quarterbacks averaged just 144 yards per game.
Time: 7:30pm | TV: ABC | Line: Georgia -1.5 | Total: 48.5
This matchup of teams that make the playoffs every year features two Heisman candidates at quarterback. No quarterback has scored more touchdowns per game than Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, but Carson Beck spent much of the offseason as a candidate for the award. Beck’s 2024 season has yet to live up to the Heisman hype, but it wouldn’t be one bit of a surprise if Beck had a big game.
Time: 10pm | TV: FS1 | Line: Boise State -7.5 | Total: 64.5
Washington State is off to a 4-0 start, including wins over Texas Tech and Washington, and is on the precipice of the AP Top 25, anchored by QB John Matthia. However, the Cougars’ defense is allowing nearly 5 yards per carry. That’s a mouth-watering statistic for Boise State running back Ashton Giunty, who leads the nation with an average of 10.5 yards per carry. There’s a reason he’s the non-QB with the best Heisman odds (+2000) at BetMGM.
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Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:44 PM EDT
Halftime: Kansas State 21, Oklahoma State 13
Both teams were able to move the ball well in the first half. The Cowboys seemed intent on bringing Ollie Gordon in early, but reverted to a pass-first attack when they started to fall behind.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:41 PM EDT
Halftime: Kentucky 10, Ole Miss 7
The Wildcats controlled the clock in the first two quarters (approximately 22 minutes of possession) and ended up leading at halftime.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:34 PM EDT
Kentucky Touchdown!
After half time in Oxford, the Wildcats took the lead. Kentucky’s methodical 13-play, 81-yard drive was capped off by a pass from Brock Vandagriff to Dane Key. It was past 5:30.
Kentucky led 10-7 with 27 seconds left in the first half.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:29 PM EDT
Touchdown for K-State!
The Wildcats scored one more point, this time when Jace Brown caught a deep pass from Avery Johnson for a 55-yard touchdown.
Kansas State currently leads 21-13 with just over three minutes left in the first half.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:26 PM EDT
K-State recovers a fumble!
OSU QB Alan Bowman couldn’t corral the botched snap, and Kansas State came up with it.
There are five minutes left in the first half in Manhattan.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:22 PM EDT
Baylor cuts deficit
After BYU’s hot start, the Bears woke up a bit in Waco, but still trailed by two touchdowns at the end of the first half.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:16 PM EDT
Touchdown for K-State!
The Wildcats responded with a TD of their own, capped off by a 19-yard pass from Will Johnson to Garrett Oakley.
It was a two-play, 71-yard drive that put Kansas State back on top, 14-13.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:15 PM EDT
Ole Miss, UK, close by one early
After the first half ends in Oxford, Ole Miss is in a dogfight with Kentucky.
The Wildcats lead 7-3 but have possession at midfield with just over two minutes left before intermission.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:12 PM EDT
Michigan State leads Minnesota by 2 points
Karel Mullins is adjusting to life in Ann Arbor. It was his second rushing touchdown of the game, and the Wolverines led 14-0 midway through the second quarter.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:10pm EDT
OSU adds field goal
The Wildcats were unable to score against the Cowboys after the interception, but OSU kicker Logan Ward got a good one this time from 31 yards.
OSU won 13-7.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:07 PM EDT
OK state interception!
On the very next play, KSU’s Avery Johnson missed the mark on the throw and OSU’s Corey Black made an easy interception.
The Cowboys have a chance to score more quick touchdowns on short fields.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 1:06 p.m. EDT
Oklahoma State’s Flea Flicker TD!
With all eyes on Ollie Gordon, the running back flipped the ball back to Alan Bowman, who scored a 77-yard touchdown to DeZone Stribling to give the Cowboys the lead.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:56 PM EDT
Ole lost 7-3 against Kentucky.
On the other hand, the highest-ranked teams currently active are a little behind the curve.
The No. 6 Rebels lead 7-3, but the Wildcats are making some stops and moving the ball on the ground.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:54 PM EDT
OSU misses short FG
Oklahoma State once again put together a solid drive into the red zone, but this time the Cowboys couldn’t do anything after OSU’s Logan Ward missed the kick wide.
Kansas State is still 7-3.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:49 PM EDT
Baylor joins board
After falling into an early 21-0 hole against BYU, the Bears scored on a deliberate run by QB Sawyer Robertson late in the first quarter.
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First quarter ends and OSU takes off.
The Cowboys just converted on third-and-long thanks to this pathetic catch and run by Ollie Gordon. On the next play, he broke for another 27 yards.
Gordon is finding his footing early in this game, which is great news for Oklahoma State.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:40 PM EDT
BYU won 21-0 in the first quarter.
The Cougars added another touchdown at Baylor. They dominate the Bears early in Waco.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:36 PM EDT
Oklahoma State would end the next possession and return the ball deep in its own half.
