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.
The biggest matches of the day are: Let’s take a closer look at all the actions below.
Time: 3:30pm | TV: Peacock | Line: Notre Dame -6 | Total: 45.5
The Cardinals defeated the Irish at home a season ago. And it’s fair to wonder if Louisville will be better this season than it will be in 2023. Former Oregon State and Texas Tech QB Tyler Schau has been very good so far this season, completing over 68 percent of his passes with eight touchdowns and no interceptions. Notre Dame is still going to rely on Riley Leonard’s aerial game to complement its dominant run game through four games, despite injuries on the offensive line.
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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Final: Kentucky 20, Ole Miss 17
The Wildcats were the better team throughout and earned a well-deserved road win at Oxford, Mississippi. What a start to week 5!
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:36pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Final: Michigan 27, Minnesota 24
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:35pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Ole Miss FG no!
The Rebels would lose a 48-yard tying attempt by kicker Caden Davis. What a wild finish to Oxford!
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:30pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Ole Miss driving
The Rebels were driving into UK territory after a crucial third-down heave by Jackson Dart, but Dart was sacked two plays later. Ole Miss is on the edge of field goal range, 20-17.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:29pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Minnesota touchdown!
It was a catch by Gophers WR Daniel Jackson. He was being obstructed when he tried to grab it. Officials initially ruled it a no-catch, but he definitely made the catch, making it a three-point game.
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:19pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Kentucky Touchdown!
How things changed at Oxford! Kentucky’s Gavin Wimsatt actually fumbled the ball on a keeper play, but a teammate fell on it in the end zone, giving the Wildcats a 20-17 lead.
There are 2:25 left in the game.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:14pm PDT
Britain went for it on number 4 and 7 and won it!
Kentucky’s Brock Vandagriff, who was deep in his own half but desperate to score, hit a deep fade to Barion Brown and completed a 66-yard catch and run. What a clutch play by the Wildcats!
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12:11pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Michigan adds FG
The Wolverines led by 10 points with 4:33 remaining after a short field goal.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:08 PM PDT
Great Britain regains the ball and is 4 points down.
Ole Miss gets nothing and has to punt back to Kentucky.
Oxford was up 17-13 with just under five minutes left.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:56 AM PDTSaturday, September 28, 2024 11:52 AM PDT
Minnesota stages comeback bid
We are developing in Ann Arbor. The Gophers scored early in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to two touchdowns, and Koy Perich did a great job on a 60-yard punt return. Minnesota scored soon after, cutting the game to one point.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:47 PDT
Intercept K-state!
OSU quarterback Alan Bowman threw his third interception of the game, this time to KSU’s Jacob Parrish, who made a nice contested pick in the end zone.
This is the end of the third quarter. Kansas State is withdrawing.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:41 PDT
touchdown k state
The Wildcats may have ended this game early. Avery Johnson found Will Anshaw on a jump pass near the goal line, giving the Cowboys a three-point lead.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:37 PDT
Touchdown Ole Miss!
The Rebels finally got back into the end zone, and it came in dramatic fashion. Jackson Dart found Tre Harris on a gutsy 4th-and-7 throw, and Harris outran the UK defense for a 48-yard game-breaker.
Ole Miss led 17-13 as the third quarter came to a close.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:22 PDT
Kentucky regains lead
The Wildcats find some success through the air, but lose momentum just outside the red zone. However, a field goal was made and they regained the lead.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:20 PDT
Lev creates a huge block by accident.
Just look at the referee’s assist on this long TD run by Maryland’s Roman Hemby that tied the game for the Terps against Indiana.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:18 PDT
Intercept K-state!
OSU’s Alan Bowman made another critical error, throwing the ball to KSU’s Marquez Sigur, resulting in the Cowboys’ third turnover.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:14 PDT
Ole Miss ties it up.
The Rebels had possession at the start of the second half and the score was tied at 10-10.
The Wildcats’ game plan is clear so far. Run, run, run some more. Will the possession game be enough to beat Ole Miss in Oxford, or will they have to go aerial to survive?
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:11 PDT
Touchdown Kansas!
After a quick three-and-out by OK State, Kansas State took over and DJ Giddens ran through the OSU defense for a 66-yard touchdown.
Just two minutes into the second quarter, Giddens had 153 rushing yards and the Wildcats led 28-13.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:05 PDT
We’re back for the second half of Ole Miss vs. Kentucky and OK State vs. Kansas State. The Rebels and Cowboys start each game with the ball in hand.
