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Week 8 is a big one for the SEC.
Saturday features two games between top-11 opponents and could go a long way to deciding who is playing in Atlanta for the conference title in December. Of the four, only No. 1 Texas is undefeated. No. 5 Georgia, No. 7 Alabama and No. 11 Tennessee each have a loss.
But there's a lot to watch outside the SEC too.
Here are the games we'll be monitoring closely on Saturday night.
No. 8 LSU at Arkansas
Time: 7 p.m. | TV: ESPN | Line: LSU -3 | Total: 55.5
That three-point line is no coincidence. The last four games in this series have been decided by exactly three points. The Razorbacks are playing their third straight ranked opponent after falling to Texas A&M and beating Tennessee. LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier had his roughest game of the season in the Tigers’ OT win over Ole Miss in Week 7, but it was still a win thanks to the Tigers' defense.
No. 5 Georgia at No. 1 Texas
Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: Texas -4.5 | Total: 55.5
Georgia’s second huge road test of the season is the biggest game of the weekend. The top-ranked Longhorns are coming off a blowout win over Oklahoma in Quinn Ewers’ first start since Week 3. It’s not much of a stretch to say that Georgia will need the best game of the season from Carson Beck to get the win. Ewers got more comfortable as the Oklahoma game went on, but Texas’ biggest strength has been its running game.
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Touchdown Tennessee!
UT is finally on the board. Long runs by Dylan Sampson and Nico Iamaleava got the Vols down the field and then Sampson finished things off with a short run into the end zone.
Game on in Knoxville!
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Travis Hunter OUT for Colorado
"Travis Hunter will be done for the day... it's more just to be cautious with him with this game the way it is." @AllisonW_Sports with an update after the half on Travis Hunter ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Vt1m7KzjKo
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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We are back for the second half in Knoxville and the Vols' offensive struggles continue. They just punted after starting the third quarter with the ball.
The bad news for the Vols:
Three straight scoreless first halves, for the first time since 1963.
The good news for the Vols:
Only down 7, after three turnovers and two missed FGs.
Somebody has to win this.— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) October 19, 2024
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Illinois fakes punt, scores
Illinois fakes a punt and gets 36 yards on it! Luke Altmyer finishes off the drive with a short TD run and the Illini are up 21-7 in Champaign.
FAKE!!! Illinois rumbles for 36 yards and gets a fresh set of downs! @IlliniFootball
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/L4IjnkPflk— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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Scoreboard update
Here's where things stand in the games involving ranked teams going on right now:
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Halftime: Alabama 7, Tennessee 0
The Tide had worked their way past midfield toward the end of the first half and attempted a 54-yarder by Graham Nicholson, who missed the mark.
For the Vols, that's the third straight scoreless first half — first time they've done that since 1963.
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Touchdown Colorado
The Buffaloes are in the end zone after all those turnovers with a short scramble by Shedeur Sanders.
It's 28-7 Colorado.
Shedeur Sanders takes it himself for another @CUBuffsFootball TD! 🔥🦬 pic.twitter.com/DwelECka2C
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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Turnover-fest in Tucson
Three turnovers in five plays! First, Shedeur Sanders doesn't get the snap and Arizona comes up with it. Then Noah Fifita fumbles it while being tackled and Colorado falls on it. Then Shedeur Sanders is picked off.
COLORADO FUMBLE@ArizonaFBall comes up with it 💪 pic.twitter.com/tooHL2Wh2K
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
NOW ARIZONA FUMBLES@CUBuffsFootball gets it right back 🦬 pic.twitter.com/ZZbfKhsZdv
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
The Wildcats pick off Shedeur Sanders! 👀@ArizonaFBall back on offense pic.twitter.com/UvMUFMA1fr
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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Interception Alabama!
Now it's Nico Iamaleava making an ill-advised throw that results in an interception. Another big mistake by a Vols quarterback.
nico iamaleava intercepted pic.twitter.com/7yJWk4JDL2
— ◇ (@HOODH3RO) October 19, 2024
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Touchdown Colorado
Shedeur Sanders has his second touchdown pass of the day. This one is to Will Sheppard, who makes the one-handed grab on the sideline to give Colorado a 21-7 lead.
What a throw and what a catch 🎯
Review confirms it and Shedeur Sanders finds Will Sheppard for the @CUBuffsFootball TD 🦬 pic.twitter.com/ujrN0yyOCI— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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The Crimson Tide are unable to do anything with the ensuing possession though, so it'll be Vols ball at their own 20.
Nico Iamaleava is back on the field after the injury scare.
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Interception Alabama!
On the very next play, Tennessee backup Gaston Moore threw an ill-advised deep ball and Malachi Moore intercepts it and returns it 41 yards.
Gaston Moore is picked off by Malachi Moore! pic.twitter.com/XN5axayb1i
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) October 19, 2024
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Nico Iamaleava injured
The Tennessee quarterback was taken down awkwardly and went to the medical tent after this hit.
nico iamaleava pic.twitter.com/C0g9hJifA1
— ◇ (@HOODH3RO) October 19, 2024
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Meanwhile, Illinois has taken command early in its Big Ten showdown with Michigan. After two early field goals, Luke Altmyer finds Tanner Arkin in the corner of the end zone for the score.
TANNER ARKIN TD!!! Illinois is up 13-0 🔥 @IlliniFootball
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/6d9YxUmkIh— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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Touchdown Alabama!
Who else but the star freshman wideout to get things started in Knoxville? After a scoreless first quarter, Alabama drives down and scores the game's first TD on a pass from Jalen Milroe to Ryan Williams.
Ryan Williams with the touchdown grab! pic.twitter.com/44h6zk2na9
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) October 19, 2024
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Touchdown Colorado
Shedeur Sanders has his first touchdown pass of the day, connecting with Delon Miller for a short score.
Flick of the wrist @ShedeurSanders x @DrelonMiller
📺: FOXpic.twitter.com/0Keuod91eg— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) October 19, 2024
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An ugly first quarter comes to an end in Knoxville. The scoreboard says 0-0, but don't let that fool you. Both teams are losing right now.
— Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee) October 19, 2024
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Vols miss FG
The Vols can't do anything with that field position though as Max Gilbert's 52-yard attempt sails right. We're still scoreless in Knoxville.
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Interception Tennessee!
The Crimson Tide were inside the Vols' 3-yard line when Jalen Milroe made a poor decision in throwing at Jermod McCoy, who returned it 54 yards to put Tennessee in great field position.
PICKED OFF IN THE END ZONE BY MCCOY! pic.twitter.com/urAKNngx8C
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) October 19, 2024
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Colorado up early at Arizona
Meanwhile, Arizona started off the game with an onside kick and it didn't work. Then Shedeur Sanders led the Buffs on a quick drive for 7 points to take the early lead.
A FAILED ONSIDE KICK TO START THE GAME?! 🤯😱
Colorado comes up with it! pic.twitter.com/GOO0A3uEJI— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
TOUCHDOWN COLORADO 🦬🔥@CUBuffsFootball capitalizes on the failed onside kick attempt and takes the early lead 💪 pic.twitter.com/OYDibcUPOJ
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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The Crimson Tide can't do much after the turnover and punt it back to the Vols.
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Alabama recovers fumble!
The Volunteers had some momentum going with their first possession, but RB Dylan Sampson lost the ball while fighting for extra yardage and Alabama jumped on it.
ALABAMA GETS THE FUMBLE RECOVERY! pic.twitter.com/Yx4rsHLL2u
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) October 19, 2024
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Final: Miami 52, Louisville 45
The Hurricanes survive another close one thanks to Cam Ward, who finished with 319 passing yards and 4 touchdowns.
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Miami recovers onside kick
The Hurricanes recover the ensuing onside kick and that'll do it for this one.
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Touchdown Louisville
The Cardinals finally reach the end zone on a short TD pass, but the Hurricanes may them work for it and bled precious time off the clock.
It's 52-45 with under a minute left.
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Final: Indiana 56, Nebraska 7
The No. 16 Hoosiers remain undefeated and this blowout was never in question.
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Touchdown Miami!
The Hurricanes were just trying to milk the clock with simple run plays, but Damien Martinez had other ideas. The Oregon State transfer broke several tackles on his way to a 30-yard touchdown run.
It's a two-score game now.
"HITCH ON, WE'RE GOING TO TOUCHDOWN LAND" pic.twitter.com/dNGdNq02ch
— CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) October 19, 2024
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The Hurricanes have the ball back and they're taking their sweet time on this drive.
We're under the 5-minute mark now.
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Indiana crosses 50-point mark
It's over in Bloomington.
It's gotten too easy for @IndianaFootball 😤
They keep on rolling 💪 pic.twitter.com/Gd8iGePq5N— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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Touchdown Miami!
The Hurricanes are back in the lead after a quick-hitting drive as Ajay Allen plunges into the end zone for a score. Samuel Brown did the bulk of the work on that drive with a long catch and run to put Miami into position.
Miami retakes the lead! pic.twitter.com/LKsKWt8ITI
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) October 19, 2024
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Touchdown Louisville!
The Cardinals have tied it up again on a short pass from Tyler Shough to Duke Watson.
It's 38-38 with just over 13 minutes left.
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End of Q3: Miami 38, Louisville 31
We have a live one in Louisville folks! The Cardinals have the ball at the Miami 37 as the game heads to the fourth quarter.
- Ross Dellenger
Cam Ward is making Heisman-type throws right now in what is an absolute offensive bash of a game against Louisville. Ward is 17 of 26 for 239 yards and 4 TDs. Canes up 38-31.
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Touchdown Miami!
The Hurricanes have the lead back in a flash. Cam Ward found Isaiah Horton on a 2-yard slant for the score, but it was Xavier Restrepo who did the majority of the work on the drive with a 63-yard catch and run.
Ward to Restrepo is a killer combo pic.twitter.com/JzUxAw0si1
— CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) October 19, 2024
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Touchdown Louisville!
What a turnaround! Just a minute and a half after Miami took a two-score lead, the Cardinals have now tied the game on a 21-yard pass from Tyler Shough to Ja'Corey Brooks. Game on!
Louisville ties the game up pic.twitter.com/N0d9el8DNI
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) October 19, 2024
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Fumble recovered by Louisville
And on Miami's first play of its possession, Cam Ward passed to Mark Fletcher Jr., who fumbled it right back to the Cardinals.
They have the ball deep in Miami territory.
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TOUCHDOWN LOUISVILLE!
The ensuing kickoff return, courtesy of Louisville's Caullin Lacy:
LOUISVILLE RETURNS THE KICKOFF FOR A TOUCHDOWN! 😱
They cut Miami’s lead to 7.
pic.twitter.com/vo4Bit9E81— College Football Report (@CFBRep) October 19, 2024
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Touchdown Miami!
The Hurricanes took their sweet time on the opening drive of the second half, bleeding 6:39 off the clock before Cam Ward found Xavier Restrepo for a 9-yard touchdown.
It's 31-17 Miami.
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Auburn beating No. 19 Missouri
Meanwhile, No. 19 Missouri is in a dog fight with Auburn at home and just muffed a punt, which was then recovered by Auburn.
AUBURN RECOVERS THE MUFF FOR A TOUCHDOWN! pic.twitter.com/iYkvfCyvZq
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) October 19, 2024
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Touchdown Indiana
The Hoosiers take fully advantage of the turnover and score just three plays later on a short pass from Tayven Jackson to Miles Cross.
It's now 35-7 Indiana
Have a day, @IndianaFootball 🔥
Another TD for the Hoosiers!! 👏 pic.twitter.com/d5aM4BLNzB— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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Interception Indiana!
The Huskers went for it on fourth-and-long in the red zone and Dylan Raiola forced it into coverage. Indiana's Shawn Asbury jumped in front of it and ran it back 78 yards to put the Hoosiers in position for a score.
PICKED OFF!!!! 78 YARDS!!!!! @IndianaFootball 🔥 pic.twitter.com/c5DG9dh5zP
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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We are back for the second half of Nebraska-Indiana and the Cornhuskers are on the move.
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Scoreboard update
So here's where things stand as the first wave of games hits halftime:
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Halftime: Miami 24, Louisville 17
The Cardinals cut into the Hurricanes' lead with a short field goal before the break. It's been a fairly even game thus far; the difference was that Miami fumble recovery for a TD.
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Touchdown Indiana!
The Hoosiers have another one! Justice Ellison sliced through the Nebraska defense for a 31-yard TD to give Indiana a three-score lead right before the break.
HOOSIERS ARE ON FIRE 🔥
Justice Ellison takes it 31 yards for ANOTHER @IndianaFootball TD 😤 pic.twitter.com/I99j7u3Fuj— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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Louisville misses FG
The Cardinals had pieced together a decent drive to get into Miami territory but it fizzled out and they had to settle for a 52-yard field goal attempt, which Brock Travelstead missed left.
It's still 24-14 Miami with under 2 minutes left in the half.
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Touchdown Indiana
The Hoosiers are in the end zone again, this time on a short run by Ty Son Lawton.
It's 21-7 Indiana with under 4 minutes left in the half.
HOOSIERS AGAIN 💪@IndianaFootball is rolling 🔥
(Brought to you by @ATTBusiness #ATTBusiness #NextLevelNetwork) pic.twitter.com/8UaJ9Gg0MG— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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TOUCHDOWN MIAMI!
What a huge moment in this one! Louisville was backed up deep in its own territory and Isaac Brown was drilled at the line and lost the ball. Miami's Raul Aguirre Jr. pounced on it in the end zone to get the defensive touchdown.
MIAMI WITH THE FUMBLE RECOVERY IN THE END ZONE FOR A TOUCHDOWN! pic.twitter.com/HaBnjxRUkd
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) October 19, 2024
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Touchdown Nebraska
The Huskers are on the board. It's Jacory Barney running it in from seven yards out after a 12-play drive.
Nebraska is on the board 💪@HuskerFootball finds the end zone for the first time today in Bloomington 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hnxXn19s45
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
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And if you're wondering how that's happened:
The #Sooners have snapped the ball 9 times.
It has three turnovers,
It has allowed one fumble return for a touchdown
It has allowed one INT return for a touchdown
It has 14 yards of total offense
There hasn't been six minutes of game time played.
South Carolina 21, OU 0.— Eric Bailey (@EricBaileyTW) October 19, 2024