It will be nearly impossible for Week 7 to match the chaos of Week 6, but this slate is packed with exciting matchups.
It features the first matchup of the season between the top three ranked teams, with the nation’s No. 1 team playing in a prestigious neutral-site rivalry. The day should be full of energy.
Here are the matchups we’ll be watching closely on Saturday: Follow all the action live below.
Time: 3:30pm | TV: ABC | Line: Texas -14.5 | Total: 50.5
Both teams will enter a Cotton Bowl rivalry game during the bye week off. After the Alabama loss, the Longhorns moved into first place in the AP Top 25 with Quinn Ewers returning to the starting lineup. True freshman Michael Hawkins will start for the second consecutive game for Oklahoma. For the Sooners to pull off an upset, Hawkins has to be great and the run game has to get back on track.
Time: 3:30pm | TV: CBS | Line: Penn State -5.5 | Total: 50.5
This game took some of its luster off after the Trojans lost to Minnesota last week. This dropped them out of the top 25 and cost them any chance of winning the Big Ten. But it could still be a dangerous game for Penn State. Penn State’s offense was much better in 2024 after an offseason coordinator change, with the defense scoring 12 points or less in four of five games.
Time: 7:30pm | TV: NBC | Line: Ohio State -3.5 | Total: 52.5
This weekend’s featured matches should be great. Opposing defenses have yet to figure out OSU’s two-headed rushing attack and passing game that features all-world freshman Jeremiah Smith. If the game comes down to quarterback play, Oregon State could have an advantage. Will Howard has been solid for the Buckeyes, but Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel led the nation in completion percentage, throwing for 1,449 yards.
Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: Ole Miss -3.5 | Total: 63.5
This game has all the elements of a gunfight. The Rebels are averaging 44 points per game, while LSU is scoring over 35 points per game. QB Jackson Dart has already thrown for 2,100 yards, and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier has thrown for 1,652 yards and 15 TDs through five games. The Tigers had Week 6 off, and the Rebels bounced back from their first loss with a big win over South Carolina.
Time: 10:15pm | TV: ESPN | Line: Kansas State -4 | Total: 56.5
Kansas State is a good measuring stick for an improved Buffaloes team. The team has already matched its win total from 2023 and is two wins away from bowl eligibility. Colorado’s biggest challenge will be its defense up front. The team is averaging over 150 rushing yards per game against the Buffaloes, with KSU running back DJ Giddens and QB Avery Johnson each averaging 7.3 yards per carry.
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Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:39 PM EDT
Hawkeyes strike first in Iowa City
After blocking a field goal attempt early in the first quarter, the Hawkeyes took the lead on Caleb Johnson’s short TD run.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:33 PM EDT
Army is still undefeated heading into UAB this week. QB Bryson Daley showed off his strong arm and sprint to the end zone in this highlight as the Cadets took an early lead against Trent Dilfer’s Blazers.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:30 PM EDT
The Hawkeyes are looking to bounce back from a blowout loss to Ohio State in a home game against Big Ten newcomer Washington.
This definitely helps.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:17 PM EDT
Bama scores quickly
A week after a surprising come-from-behind loss to Vanderbilt, the Crimson Tide got off to a hot start against South Carolina.
The opening drive of the game gained 75 yards in nine plays, capped off by Jalen Milroe’s TD run.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:10 PM EDT
The first part of the game is underway today!
There aren’t any notable games today, but we’ll be jumping around a bit to bring you the latest information from around the country.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT
Highlights: Week 7 college football viewing guide
Here are the best games of week 7 in college football. (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports)
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:55am EDT
Deion Sanders again expresses displeasure over delayed kickoff, saying: “How stupid is that?”
Click on the photo above to read the story. (Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:51am EDT
Anticipation reaches climax for Ryan Day and Ohio State as pressure mounts with matchup at Oregon
Click on the photo above to read the story. (Jason Morley/Getty Images)
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:47am EDT
LSU vs. Ole’s Miss Magnolia Bowl begins the crux of the SEC schedule.
Click on the photo above to read the story. (Michael Chan/Getty Images)
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:43am EDT
How Clemson’s ‘windshield mentality’ and a few timely upsets put the Tigers in prime position for a playoff spot
Click on the photo above to read the story. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:40am EDT
No. 1 Texas coach Steve Sarkisian announces Quinn Ewers will start against No. 19 Oklahoma
Click on the photo above to read the story. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:36am EDT
Colorado’s Shiloh Sanders scheduled to play against No. 18 Kansas State
Click on the photo above to read the story. (Steven Brancomb/Getty Images)
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:33am EDT
Heisman to watch: Dillon Gabriel has chance to make big statement against Ohio State
Who’s on your Heisman watch list ahead of Week 7? (Stefan Milic/Yahoo Sports)
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:30am EDT
Good morning everyone. Welcome to the Week 7 College Football Live Tracker!
There’s still about 30 minutes until kickoff for the first wave of games, so in the meantime, catch up on what happened this week.
