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Week 8 is a big one for the SEC.
In the first of the two marquee matchups of the night, No. 11 Tennessee overcame a rough start to knock off No. 7 Alabama, 24-17. We'll see if No. 1 Texas can also protect its house in the evening showdown with No. 5 Georgia.
In other action, Brady Cook suffered an early injury before leading No. 19 Missouri back for a win against Auburn in a gritty performance. Also dinged up on Saturday: Travis Hunter. Colorado's two-way star left at halftime after re-aggravating his shoulder, but the Buffaloes didn't need him in a blowout win over Arizona.
Defending national champion Michigan suffered its third loss of the season, falling to No. 22 Illinois, 21-7.
There's still plenty of worthwhile action on Saturday night. Here are the games we'll be monitoring closely.
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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Texas gets the ball back at its own 20 with under 2 minutes left in the first half.
Arch is still in the game at QB.
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UCF takes lead on Iowa State
The Golden Knights just took the lead on No. 9 Iowa State with a pick 6 by UCF's Brandon Adams.
There's just over a minute left in the first half.
OH MY PICK 6 FOR UCF!!! 🕕 @UCF_Football pic.twitter.com/A68ELsJbTE
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Arch Manning replaces Quinn Ewers
Looking for a spark, Steve Sarkisian turned to backup QB Arch Manning. But the Longhorns weren't able to move the ball far with him under center either and have to punt it back to the Bulldogs.
There's just over 2 minutes left in the half.
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Georgia adds FG
The Bulldogs tack on three more points after a short drive.
It's 20-0.
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Touchdown Georgia!
Just like that, it's 17-0. And it's Trevor Etienne again, stretching for the goal line after a 15-yard run.
It's been all Bulldogs so far in Austin.
Trevor Etienne adds on, it’s 17-0 Georgia pic.twitter.com/zwPcyPiJfK
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Interception Georgia!
Now it's Quinn Ewers that misses the mark and throws a pick. Georgia's Daylen Everette comes down with it.
The Bulldogs have another short field to work with.
QUINN EWERS THROWS IT TO GEORGIA 😳
THE DAWGS' DEFENSE COMES THROUGH WITH THE INTERCEPTION 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wfAZ0kHARZ— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 20, 2024
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Georgia tacks on FG
The Bulldogs take advantage of a short field and add on a field goal.
They're up 10-0.
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Meanwhile, in the other SEC clash of the night, LSU is up 16-7 on Arkansas in what has been a hard-hitting affair in Fayetteville.
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Touchdown Georgia
The Bulldogs are on the board first after the turnover gives them a short field. Trevor Etienne runs it in from two yards out to give Georgia the lead.
That'll do it for the first quarter in Austin.
Trevor Etienne and the Bulldogs strike first to end the first quarter pic.twitter.com/PbXvlZWitR
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Fumble recovered by Georgia!
Now it's the Bulldogs getting a turnover as Texas QB Quinn Ewers gets hit and fumbles the ball in the backfield. Georgia falls on it and has the ball in great position.
EWERS GOT CRUNCHED! GEORGIA BALL! pic.twitter.com/Xpw83xihRx
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Interception Texas!
It's another interception on another overthrow by Carson Beck just as the Bulldogs get into scoring range. This time it's Jahdae Barron who comes down with it for Texas.
georgia 2nd turnover pic.twitter.com/SeLxlkjPh8
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The Bulldogs are on the march and in the red zone after a long third-down completion to Trevor Etienne.
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The Longhorns can't do anything on the ensuing possession and are forced to punt it back to the Bulldogs.
We're still scoreless midway through the first.
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Interception Texas!
Carson Beck just made the first big mistake of the game, throwing high and away from his receiver and into the arms of a leaping Andrew Mukuba.
Texas has the ball in great position.
Carson Beck gets picked off! pic.twitter.com/oktQRrzYXC
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We are underway in Austin, but there's been little in the way of action so far. Both teams have had a possession and a punt.
Georgia is back on offense now.
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Final: Tennessee 24, Alabama 17
The Vols knock off the Tide in a crucial SEC matchup in Knoxville.
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INTERCEPTION TENNESSEE!
Jalen Milroe throws his second interception of the game on the first play of the drive.
That'll do it for this one folks.
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Vols tack on FG
Alabama's defense holds strong with the short field and forces a 41-yard attempt by Max Gilbert, who drills it.
It's 24-17 with 1:30 left in the game.
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Bama turnover on downs!
Alabama goes for it on fourth-and-22 and DOES NOT GET IT.
The Vols will take over at the Tide 31-yard line with 1:48 left.
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Now the Vols are punting it back to the Tide.
We're down near the 2-minute mark with UT up 21-17
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The Vols have the ball back after a quick three-and-out by the Tide.
There are just 4 minutes left in the game.
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Final: Colorado 34, Arizona 7
The Buffs bounce back from a loss last week with a dominant win over the Wildcats.
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Touchdown Tennessee!
Nico Iamaleava caps off a 7-play drive with a TD throw to Chris Brazzell, who makes a tough diving catch to put the Vols back on top.
It's 20-17 Tennessee with 5:52 left.
CHRIS BRAZZELL WITH THE GRAB! TENNESSEE LEADS! pic.twitter.com/hP1lkPTKz9
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It's getting to crunch time in Tennessee. The Vols have the ball and are over midfield now with just under 8 minutes left in the game.
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Final: Illinois 21, Michigan 7
Big win for the Illini as they improve to 6-1.
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Touchdown Alabama!
The Tide respond right back with a touchdown of their own. Justice Haynes capped off a 6-play, 75-yard drive with a short TD run to retake the lead.
Alabama retakes the lead pic.twitter.com/xc0KJ7MtqE
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Touchdown Tennessee!
The Vols offense has awakened. One play after Nico Iamaleava hit Dont'e Thornton Jr. for a 55-yard gain, Dylan Sampson runs it into the end zone for the lead.
It's 14-10 Tennessee.
Tennessee takes a 14-10 lead pic.twitter.com/TDKkU3Zcki
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Tide settle for FG
Tennessee's defense holds strong in the red zone and forces a field goal. This one, from 35 yards, is made by Graham Nicholson.
It's 10-7 Alabama.
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The Tide have responded with a lengthy drive of their own and are in the red zone after two completions from Jalen Milroe.
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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
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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
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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
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NOW ARIZONA FUMBLES@CUBuffsFootball gets it right back 🦬 pic.twitter.com/ZZbfKhsZdv
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The Wildcats pick off Shedeur Sanders! 👀@ArizonaFBall back on offense pic.twitter.com/UvMUFMA1fr
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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