Week 8 is a big week for the SEC.
Saturday will feature two games against top-11 opponents that could go a long way in determining who will play for the conference title in Atlanta in December. Of these four teams, only No. 1 Texas is undefeated. No. 5 Georgia, No. 7 Alabama and No. 11 Tennessee each have one loss.
But there’s a lot to keep an eye on outside of the SEC as well.
Here are the games to watch on Saturday night:
Time: 7pm | TV: ESPN | Line: LSU-3 | Total: 55.5
This three-point line is no coincidence. The final four games of this series were decided by exactly three points. The Razorbacks will face a ranked opponent for the third straight year after losing to Texas A&M and defeating Tennessee. LSU QB Garrett Nussmeyer had his toughest game of the season in the Tigers’ OT vs. Ole Miss in Week 7, but the Tigers’ defense still helped them win.
Time: 7:30pm | TV: ABC | Line: Texas -4.5 | Total: 55.5
Georgia’s second major road test of the season will be the biggest game of the weekend. The top-ranked Longhorns are coming off a big win over Oklahoma with Quinn Ewers making his first start since Week 3. It’s no exaggeration to say that Georgia will need Carson Beck’s best game of the season to win. Ewers got more comfortable as the game against Oklahoma progressed, but Texas’ biggest strength is its running game.
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Saturday, October 19, 2024, 6:50 PM EDT
Alabama touchdown!
The Tide immediately responded with a touchdown of their own. Justice Haynes capped off a six-play, 75-yard drive with a short TD run to take the lead.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 6:40 PM EDT
Touchdown Tennessee!
The Vols’ offense has woken up. One play after Niko Iamareaba hit Donte Thornton Jr. for a 55-yard gain, Dylan Sampson slotted it into the end zone for the lead.
It’s 14-10 Tennessee.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 6:31 PM EDT
The tide has calmed down towards FG.
Tennessee’s defense defends strongly in the red zone and forces field goals. This one is from 35 yards and was made by Graham Nicholson.
It’s 10-7 Alabama.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 6:26 PM EDT
The Tide responded with a long drive of their own, entering the red zone on two completions by Jaylen Milroe.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 6:15 PM EDT
Touchdown Tennessee!
UT has finally arrived. Long runs from Dylan Sampson and Nico Iamareaba got the Vols down the field, and Sampson finished the game with a short run into the end zone.
Game begins in Knoxville!
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 6:08 PM EDT
Travis Hunter plays for Colorado national team
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 6:02 PM EDT
The second half returns to Knoxville, but the Vols’ offense continues to struggle. After starting the third quarter with the ball, they just punted.
Bad news for Vol:
This is the first time since 1963 that they have not scored in three consecutive first half games.
Good news for Vol.
After 3 turnovers and 2 missed FGs, the lead was only 7 points.
Someone has to win this.
— Pat Ford (@ByPatForde) October 19, 2024
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5:52 PM EDT
Illinois fakes punt and scores
Illinois fakes a punt and gains 36 yards! Luke Altmaier ended the drive with a short TD run and the Illini led 21-7 in Champaign.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5:42 PM EDT
Scoreboard updates
The current status of matches involving ranked teams is as follows:
Scoreboard updates
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5:35 PM EDT
Halftime: Alabama 7, Tennessee 0
The Tide broke through midfield toward the end of the first half, with Graham Nicholson attempting a 54-yard shot that went wide.
This is the third consecutive year the Vols have been scoreless in the first half, and the first since 1963.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5:30 PM EDT
touchdown colorado
The Buffaloes reached the end zone after a short scramble by Shedule Sanders, resulting in a series of turnovers.
It’s 28-7 Colorado.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5:18 PM EDT
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3 turnovers in 5 plays! First, Shedule Sanders doesn’t get any snaps and Arizona comes up with it. Then Noah Fifita fumbled while being tackled and Colorado fell on top of him. Then Shedur Saunders is picked off.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5:05 PM EDT
Stop Alabama!
This time, Nico Iamareaba made an imprudent throw that led to an interception. Another big mistake by the Vols quarterback.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5:04 PM EDT
touchdown colorado
Shedur Sanders completed his second touchdown pass of the day. It was a one-handed grab by Will Shepard along the sideline that gave Colorado a 21-7 lead.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5:01 PM EDT
However, the Crimson Tide couldn’t do anything with the ball after that, and the Vols would score 20 points on their own.
Niko Iamareva is back on the pitch after an injury scare.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 4:57 PM EDT
Stop Alabama!
On the very next play, Tennessee backup Gaston Moore threw an ill-advised deep ball that Malachi Moore intercepted and returned 41 yards.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 4:55 PM EDT
Niko Iamareva injured
The Tennessee quarterback took an awkward takedown after this hit and went to the medical tent.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 4:50 PM EDT
Meanwhile, Illinois took command early in its Big Ten showdown with Michigan State. After making two early field goals, Luke Altmaier found Tanner Arkin in the corner of the end zone and scored.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 4:47 PM EDT
Alabama touchdown!
Who else but star freshman wideout to start in Knoxville? After a scoreless first quarter, Alabama drove down and scored its first TD of the game on a pass from Jalen Milroe to Ryan Williams.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 4:40 PM EDT
touchdown colorado
Shedur Sanders made the first touchdown pass of the day, connecting with Deron Miller for a short score.
