Week 9 features five matchups between teams ranked in the AP Top 25.
This is the highest-ranked matchup so far this season, which means we could be in for another great Saturday in college football.
Here’s what we’re looking at today: All times are Eastern Time and all odds are from BetMGM.
Time: Noon | TV: ABC | Line: Notre Dame -12.5 | Total: 51.5
The Midshipmen had an absolute lead with a 6-0 start. Navy’s 44.8 points per game ranks fourth in the nation, but its opponents are averaging just 19.7 points per game. Indeed, Notre Dame is the toughest team Navy has seen this season. The Fighting Irish are down five starting pitchers and continue to battle injuries.
Time: 3:30pm | TV: CBS | Line: Oregon -21.5 | Total: 54.5
Oddsmakers clearly like Oregon State, as the Illini are the last of the currently ranked teams on Oregon’s schedule. Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel and running back Jordan James will face an Illinois defense that is allowing just 18 points and forcing 13 turnovers per game.
Time: 3:30pm | TV: ABC | Line: Alabama -16.5 | Total: 51.5
With QB Brady Cook and leading rusher Nate Noel potentially out with injuries, the Tigers’ chances of pulling off an upset may be tough. Former Arizona State and Notre Dame QB Drew Pine is expected to start against an Alabama team looking to bounce back from its second loss of the season to Tennessee last week.
Time: 4:15pm | TV: SEC Network | Line: Texas -18.5 | Total: 53.5
The newly ranked Commodores will host the Longhorns at home three weeks after their upset against Alabama. Can Vandy shock the world again? A lot will depend on the play of two-way quarterback Diego Pavia, who will face a Texas team that suffered a heartbreaking loss to Georgia a week ago.
Time: 7:30pm | TV: ABC | Line: Texas A&M -2.5 | Total: 53.5
These are the only teams unbeaten in the SEC this season, so the winner will get an inside track to the conference title game. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier has been one of the most productive QBs in the nation thus far and will be facing an A&M defense that has protected the pass very well.
Live15 update
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 12:19 PM EDT
Indiana picks No. 6!
Meanwhile, the Hoosiers will be on the board first in Bloomington after this interception and return by D’Angelo Pons.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 12:15 PM EDT
Touchdown at Notre Dame!
It took little time for the Irish to get the ball first and march down the field. This deep pass from Riley Leonard to Jaden Greathouse gained the majority of the yards before a short TD run by Leonard.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 12:13 PM EDT
The Rebels will first compete in Oxford.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 12:10pm EDT
Featured games in the early window:
Notre Dame-Navy
Washington-Indiana
oklahoma ole miss
Nebraska/Ohio
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 12:08 PM EDT
The first part of the game is underway!
In this early slot, we’ll be primarily following the Navy vs. Notre Dame game, but we’ll also feature highlights from games being played around the country.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 12:01 PM EDT
Highlights: Week 9 College Football Watch Guide
Here are the best games of Week 9. (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports)
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:55am EDT
Click on the photo above to read the story. (Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:50 a.m. EDT
City of Miami’s smoke and mirrors practice leads to new action against the state of Florida
Click on the photo above to read the story. (Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:46am EDT
In the age of NIL and transfer portals, the Navy and Army thrive without either. How do they pull it off? “We are unicorns”
Army and Navy are undefeated this college football season. (Taylor Siebert/Yahoo Sports)
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:42am EDT
Heisman Watch: Is Travis Hunter’s Heisman Chance Declining?
How will the Heisman race be decided? (Joseph Raines/Yahoo Sports)
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:38 a.m. EDT
Deion Sanders: Travis Hunter is ‘healthy’ after missing second half of Colorado’s win over Arizona
Click on the photo above to read the story. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:35am EDT
Alabama shouldn’t worry about fans flocking to the field after their win over the Tide…but they should worry when they don’t.
Click on the photo to read the story. (Brian Lin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:32am EDT
College Football Playoff Image: Here’s what the 12 teams looked like before Week 9
This is what the College Football Playoff looks like after Week 8. (Taylar Seivert/Yahoo Sports)
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:30am EDT
Good morning everyone. Welcome to the Week 9 College Football Live Tracker!
There’s still about 30 minutes until kick-off for the first game, so I’ll do some reading while I wait.
