Week 8 is a big week for the SEC.
In the first of the night’s two marquee games, No. 11 Tennessee overcame a rough start to defeat No. 7 Alabama, 24-17. We’ll see if No. 1 Texas can hold its own in an evening showdown with No. 5 Georgia.
In other games, Brady Cook suffered an injury early on, but his lackluster performance led No. 19 Missouri back to victory against Auburn. Travis Hunter also got dirty on Saturday. Colorado’s two-way star left at halftime with a re-aggravation of his shoulder, but the Buffaloes didn’t need him in their blowout win over Arizona.
Defending national champion Michigan suffered its third loss of the season, losing 21-7 to No. 22 Illinois.
There’s still plenty of worthwhile action on Saturday night. The games we will be closely monitoring are:
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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The Longhorns can’t do anything on the ensuing possession and are forced to punt it back to the Bulldogs.
There were still no points until midway through the first inning.
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Interception Texas!
Carson Beck made the first big mistake of the game, throwing high and away from his receiver and into the arms of a leaping Andrew Mukuba.
Texas has the ball in great position.
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We’re working on it in Austin, but so far there hasn’t been any movement. Both teams had possession and punts.
Georgia went back on offense.
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Final: Tennessee 24, Alabama 17
The Vols bucked the tide in a key SEC matchup in Knoxville.
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Intercept Tennessee!
Jalen Milroe made his second interception of the game on the first play of the drive.
That’s enough, folks.
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Volstack on FG
Alabama’s defense held tight on the short field, forcing Max Gilbert into a 41-yard attempt in a drill.
24-17 with 1 minute and 30 seconds left in the game.
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Bama turnover on down!
Alabama went for 4-22, but couldn’t reach it.
With 1:48 left, the Vols take over at the Tide 31-yard line.
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Now the Vols are taking it back to the Tide.
UT led 21-17 and was trailing around the 2 minute mark.
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After a quick three-and-out by the Tide, the Vols got the ball back.
There were only four minutes left in the game.
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Final: Colorado 34, Arizona 7
The Buffs bounced back from last week’s loss with a dominant victory over the Wildcats.
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Touchdown Tennessee!
Nico Iamareaba capped off a seven-play drive with a TD throw to Chris Bratzel, who made a tough diving catch to put the Vols back on top.
20-17 Tennessee with 5:52 left.
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Tennessee is at a critical moment. The Vols had possession and crossed midfield with just under eight minutes left in the game.
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Finals: Illinois 21, Michigan 7
The Illini team achieved a huge victory with 6 wins and 1 loss.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Tide responded with a long drive of their own, entering the red zone on two completions by Jaylen Milroe.
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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
