It will be nearly impossible for Week 7 to match the chaos of Week 6, but this slate is packed with exciting matchups.
One of the early surprises was that No. 7 Alabama had to deal with another tough opponent at home against South Carolina. The Crimson Tide needed defensive heroics late in the game to survive a thrilling 27-25 loss to the Gamecocks. No. 4 Penn State then had to come back on its own before winning 33-30 in overtime at the Coliseum.
Meanwhile, the nation’s No. 1 team left no doubts about how the Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma State would go. The Longhorns allowed an early field goal before scoring 34 straight points in the Cotton Bowl rout.
The matchups to watch in the second half of Saturday are as follows: Follow all the action live below.
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.
Live90 update
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 8:12pm EDT
The noise at Autzen Stadium is extremely loud and is causing havoc for Ohio State’s offense.
The Buckeyes receive back-to-back pre-snap penalties and have to punt away.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 8:11pm EDT
Ole Miss is down and has a turnover!
The Rebels can’t do anything in the short field as the LSU defense looms large with stops! The Tigers made a great fourth-down save after a Garrett Nussmeier turnover.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 8:09 PM EDT
Intercept Ole Miss!
LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier tried to chase the ball away, but he threw it into his helmet at the line of scrimmage and Ole Miss went down with the pick.
After the turnover, the Rebels are in the red zone.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 8:05 PM EDT
Ole Miss misses FG
Rebels kicker Caden Davis was set up for a routine 32-yard field goal, but missed. In other words, there are still no points in Death Valley.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 8:03 PM EDT
Touchdown for Oregon!
The Ducks took advantage of a turnover and Jordan James scored on a 3-yard TD run.
However, the PAT failed, and Ohio State still led 7-6.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 8:01 PM EDT
Ohio State fumble! oregon ball
Oregon State’s Derrick Harmon stole the ball from OSU RB Quinshon Judkins.
Deep in Buckeyes territory, the Ducks take over.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:53 PM EDT
Meanwhile, we also play LSU and Ole Miss in Death Valley. Both teams will trade for a three-and-out on the first possession, and it is expected to be a high-scoring game.
The over-under before the game was 63.5.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:45 PM EDT
Ohio State touchdown!
The Buckeyes opened the game with a 10-play, 75-yard scoring drive that ended with Will Howard’s 1-yard run against the keeper.
But did Ohio State get a break on this pass that almost got picked off?
Not reviewed.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:31 PM EDT
Illinois escapes Purdue in OT
With all eyes on the game between Penn State and the University of Southern California, Illinois found a way to stop a potential game-winning two-point try and beat Purdue 50-49 in overtime.
Illinois fell behind by 24 points in regulation, but still managed to win and improve to 5-1.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:19 PM EDT
victory kick
This is the moment Penn State secured the victory. The No. 4 Nittany Lions have found a way to remain undefeated at 6-0.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:18 PM EDT
Penn State wins in OT!
Ryan Barker scores 36 yards in overtime to seal a come-from-behind victory over USC at the LA Coliseum!
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:16 PM EDT
USC misses FG!
Michael Lantz’s field goal is no good! Penn State can win with any point in OT.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:07 PM EDT
Penn State – University of Southern California goes to OT!
Free soccer in LA! It’s a 30-30 tie.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:05 PM EDT
Final: Texas 34, Oklahoma 3
The Sooners took a 3-0 lead against the Longhorns in the opening minutes of this game, but from then on it was all Texas in a rout of Red River. No. 1 Texas State is 6-0 and will next face No. 5 Georgia State.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:04 PM EDT
Penn State Interception!
Miller Moss is picked off and PSU’s Jalen Reed returns him to midfield. With 5 seconds left, it’s probably headed for OT.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:02 PM EDT
USC pushed it just past midfield, but not yet within FG range. There’s less than 30 seconds left…
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 6:53 PM EDT
Penn State Touchdown! Draw game!
Nick Singleton completed a swing pass for a 14-yard catch-and-run score to tie the game at 30-30 for the Nittany Lions.
A fun finish at the LA Coliseum with 2:53 left.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 6:52 PM EDT
Penn State kept its hopes alive by converting 4th-and-10 and 4th-and-7 on this drive.
A clutch throw by Drew Allard got PSU inside the USC 30. Play time is less than 4 minutes.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 6:48 PM EDT
touchdown texas
Gunnar Helm came down with a jump ball to beat the Longhorns at the Oklahoma goal line, and Quinn Ewers pushed the ball over the keeper. That’s enough for the Red River in the Cotton Bowl.
