The biggest game of the season was played with great fanfare.
No. 4 Alabama put No. 2 Georgia on the ropes early in the top-five showdown, briefly leading 28-0, but the Bulldogs battled back and forced a dramatic finish in Tuscaloosa. In the end, after trading leads late in the fourth quarter, Alabama secured the victory with a miraculous catch-and-run TD by freshman Ryan Williams and an interception in the end zone by cornerback Zavian Brown.
The 41-34 finish capped off a great day of college football action. The game got off to an early start as Kentucky faced No. 6 Ole Miss in Oxford, outscoring the Rebels 20-17 in a back-and-forth game. It ended with a field goal shot that would have tied the game.
Later in the day, No. 21 Oklahoma picked No. 6 to score its first SEC win with a come-from-behind victory over Auburn. No. 16 Notre Dame also picked up an important win over No. 15 Louisville, No. 9 Penn State played at home against No. 19 Illinois, and Colorado defeated UCF on the road.
Follow along below as Yahoo Sports breaks down all the rest of tonight’s action.
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Final: Alabama 41, Georgia 34
4th place Alabama won a crazy game against 2nd place Georgia. Bama trailed by 28 points, but found a way to maintain the lead on Ryan Williams’ circus catch in the final minutes.
Sunday, September 29, 2024 1:05 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)
Jeanty TD again!
Ashton Giunty’s Heisman-like game continues with Boise State’s 38-17 win over the wazoo.
Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:51 AM EDT
Ashton Genty is inevitable
The Boise State running back had 218 yards and 3 TDs on 18 carries today. Unreal!
Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:43 AM EDT
Stifling Utah in Arizona
Utah QB Isaac Wilson is struggling again to replace injured starter Cam Rising.
The interception led to another field goal, giving Arizona a 16-3 lead.
Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:41 AM EDT
Touchdown Was!
Washington State’s bigs responded, and the fourth quarter began with a 36-yard TD pass from John Mattia to Kyle Williams.
Cut the lead against Boise State to 24-1.
Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:38 AM EDT
UCLA Pick-6!
Just when it looked like Oregon was going to take the win over UCLA, Brian Addison sealed the win with a 96-yard pick-six just before the end of the first half.
The Ducks led 28-10 at halftime.
Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:32 AM EDT
Boise State Touchdown!
Boise State takes advantage of a short field after stopping WSU on fourth down.
Maddux Madsen tossed it to Matt Lauter, who chased the catch and ran to the end zone.
Broncos lead with 2 TDs.
Three plays after John Mattia was called short on fourth down, Boise State took advantage of a short field and completed a 22-yard touchdown pass. The Broncos are now up by two points.
BSU 24, WSU 10 pic.twitter.com/fESEjPrb0k
— Greg Woods (@GregWWoods) September 29, 2024
Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:10 AM EDT
Back in the second half of the Wasboise game, the Cougars had some good momentum, but it was negated by a deep sack. They would punt it to the Broncos, who would take over at their own 10-yard line.
Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:06 AM EDT
Oregon State gets off to a fast start against UCLA
The Ducks led the Bruins 17-3 in the second quarter.
This is Oregon State’s first Big Ten game, albeit against a very familiar opponent.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:48 PM EDT
Halftime: Boise State 17, Washington State 10
So far, things have been tough in Boise. Ashton Giunty had a big loss early on, but things were pretty good for the Broncos after that.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:31 PM EDT
Alabama interception!
Bama’s Zavian Brown scores Georgia’s Carson Beck in the end zone for his third INT of the day, which should give the Crimson Tide a win!
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:26 PM EDT
Georgia converted on fourth-and-2 and had possession at the Alabama 36-yard line.
Play until 1:15
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:19 PM EDT
2 minute timeout. Everyone, take a breath.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:15 PM EDT
Alabama counters with a TD!!
This game is substandard!
Ryan Williams makes perhaps the play of the year, a 75-yard TD grab, and Bama is right back in front!
Alabama 41, Georgia 34. 2:18 until playback.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:14 PM EDT
Alabama fans are experiencing it.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:12 PM EDT
Touchdown for Georgia! Bulldogs take the lead!
Dillon Bell outwits the Bama defense and makes a 67-yard TD catch!
Georgia State rallied from a 28 point deficit to take the lead in Tuscaloosa! can’t believe it!
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:05 PM EDT
Touchdown for Georgia!
Dillon Bell scores from a three and suddenly it’s a ball game in Tuscaloosa!
Alabama’s lead was cut to 33-28 with 5:39 left in the game.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:02 PM EDT
Georgia threatens again
Carson Beck completed two big passes and quickly got the Bulldogs near the goal line!
At one point it could be a one-point game 👀
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10:58 PM EDT
Alabama’s offensive line didn’t do much in the second half. Then Georgia got the ball back with just over seven minutes left. Do bulldogs live here?
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10:49 PM EDT
Final: Penn State 21, Illinois 7
The Nittany Lions are doing well at home and will improve to 4-0 this season. They host UCLA next week before a trip to USC.
