The biggest game of the season (so far) is coming up.
On Saturday night, No. 2 Georgia will play No. 4 Alabama in the first top-five matchup of the season. This is the last of four ranked matches for a loaded week 5.
But the biggest result of the day may have occurred early Saturday morning. Kentucky faced No. 6 Ole Miss in Oxford, and in a back-and-forth game, they outscored the Rebels 20-17, but were forced to make a field goal to tie the game.
Here are the biggest matches left. Let’s take a closer look at all the actions below.
Time: 7:30pm | TV: NBC | Line: Penn State -18 | Total: 47.5
Illinois defeated previously undefeated Nebraska in overtime in Week 4, marking the third time since 1951 that Illinois has won its first four games. A big reason for that is the improved play of former Ole Miss QB Luke Altmaier. Can he keep it up against Penn State on the road? Against the Nittany Lions, opposing quarterbacks averaged just 144 yards per game.
Time: 7:30pm | TV: ABC | Line: Georgia -1.5 | Total: 48.5
This matchup of teams that make the playoffs every year features two Heisman candidates at quarterback. No quarterback has scored more touchdowns per game than Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, but Carson Beck spent much of the offseason as a candidate for the award. Beck’s 2024 season has yet to live up to the Heisman hype, but it wouldn’t be one bit of a surprise if Beck had a big game.
Time: 10pm | TV: FS1 | Line: Boise State -7.5 | Total: 64.5
Washington State is off to a 4-0 start, including wins over Texas Tech and Washington, and is on the precipice of the AP Top 25, anchored by QB John Matthia. However, the Cougars’ defense is allowing nearly 5 yards per carry. That’s a mouth-watering statistic for Boise State running back Ashton Giunty, who leads the nation with an average of 10.5 yards per carry. There’s a reason he’s the non-QB with the best Heisman odds (+2000) at BetMGM.
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Saturday, September 28, 2024, 2:49pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
USC Touchdown!
The Trojans took advantage of a poor Badgers punt return and scored a 6-yard touchdown a few plays later on a short pass from Miller Moss to Jacobi Lane.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 2:49pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Louisville gets stopped again on 4th down!
Neither offensive line had much possession of the ball so far in the second half, with Notre Dame just stopping Louisville on fourth-and-two near midfield.
Louisville is 0 of 3 on 4th down tries today. The score remains 24-14 Notre Dame.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 2:42pm PDT
Wisconsin muffs the punt
The Badgers were solid on defense, but a failed punt catch gave the Trojans the ball back in prime territory and took the lead.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 2:38pm PDT
After a sluggish start to the game, the Longhorns had some moments to show off. Arch Manning found DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 49-yard home run to save the day.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 2:35pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Colorado stuffs it on 4th down
Buffs aimed for a positive range, but was rejected. The Knights took the lead with 35 points on their own with just under six minutes left in the first half.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 2:32pm PDT
Texas vs. Mississippi State struggles early
With less than two minutes left in the first half, the Longhorns were only up 7-6 against the lowly Bulldogs. Quinn Ewers is gone and Arch Manning has yet to dissect MSU.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 2:29pm PDT
Touchdown UCF!
The Knights got one point back when KJ Jefferson lowered the boom at the goal line.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 2:16pm PDT
Colorado Touchdown!
The Buffs put up two scores early, the latest touchdown being a rare rushing touchdown. Darran Hayden ran through the UCF defense for a 14-yard score.
It’s 21-7 Colorado.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 2:09pm PDT
Halftime: Wisconsin 21, USC 10
The Badgers have this under control so far, as the Trojans have already turned it over three times.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 2:07pm PDT
Halftime: Notre Dame 24, Louisville 14
Notre Dame stopped Louisville at the 4th-and-15 yard line late in the first half.
The Cardinals moved the ball well, but turnovers and missed fourth downs hurt them.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 14:02 PDT
Colorado Touchdown!
Shedur Sanders finds Will Shepherd for a 47-yard bomb to retake Colorado’s lead. Shepard’s spectacular catch resulted in the Buffs’ first touchdown and gave them the lead as the first quarter drew to a close.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:59 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)
Wisconsin recovers a fumble!
The Badgers already led 21-10 on the road against USC, and the defense just forced more turnovers with time left in the first half.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 13:52 PDT
Another Louisville turnover leads to Notre Dame FG.
Notre Dame got the big break when Xavier Watts picked off a Louisville pass that went in and out of the hands of Louisville receiver Jacorey Brooks. The throw was accurate, but Brooks couldn’t stand it.
However, the ND offense went 3-and-out and settled for a 48-yard field goal.
Ireland extended their lead to 24-14 late in the second inning.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 13:51 PDT
Touchdown UCF!
UCF’s KJ Jefferson found RJ Harvey on a wheel route for a 75-yard touchdown on the next play. The game begins in Orlando.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 13:48 PDT
Scoreboard updates
The current ranking of the teams is as follows:
Wisconsin 14, No. 13 USC 10
No. 21 Oklahoma 7, Auburn 7
No. 16 Notre Dame 21, No. 15 Louisville 14
No. 24 Texas A&M 14, Arkansas 14
No. 1 Texas 7, Miss State 0
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 1:45pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Colorado Touchdown!
Shedur Sanders found Travis Hunter in Orlando for the first score of the game. It was a 23-yard shot that came after both teams had traded interceptions to start the game.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 13:32 PDT
Intercept Colorado!
On third-and-goal, UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson threw a pick to Colorado’s Preston Hodge in the corner of the end zone.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 1:29pm PDT
Wisconsin takes the lead!
Shortly after recovering a fumble on a punt return, the Badgers took the lead over the Trojans in Los Angeles.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 13:26 PDT
Intercept UCF!
The game was underway in Orlando, and Shedur Sanders threw a pick on the first three plays. The Knights will have possession in a great position after Deshaun Pace’s interception.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 13:08 PDT
Touchdown at Notre Dame!
The Irish took advantage of another Louisville turnover and scored on the next play, taking a 21-7 lead on Riley Leonard’s 4-yard run.