The biggest game of the season (so far) is upon us.
No. 2 Georgia visits No. 4 Alabama in the first top-five matchup of the season on Saturday night. It’s the last of four ranked matchups during a loaded Week 5 slate.
The biggest result of the day, however, may have happened early on Saturday. Kentucky went into Oxford against No. 6 Ole Miss and stunned the Rebels, 20-17, in a back-and-forth affair that ended with a shanked field goal that would’ve tied it.
Here are the biggest games of the day. Follow along as we break down all the action below.
The Cardinals got a statement win over the Irish a season ago at home. And it’s fair to wonder if Louisville is better this season than it was in 2023. Former Oregon and Texas Tech QB Tyler Shough has been very good so far this season, completing over 68% of his passes for eight touchdowns and no interceptions. Notre Dame is still looking to rely on Riley Leonard through the air to complement what’s been a dominant run game through four games despite injuries along the offensive line.
Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: NBC | Line: Penn State -18 | Total: 47.5
The Illini knocked off previously undefeated Nebraska in overtime in Week 4 and it’s just 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 Altmyer. Can he keep that up against Penn State on the road? Opposing QBs are averaging just 144 yards per game against the Nittany Lions.
This matchup of perennial playoff teams features two Heisman contenders at quarterback. No QB is responsible for more TDs per game than Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, and Carson Beck spent much of the offseason as the favorite for the award. Beck’s 2024 season hasn’t lived up to the Heisman hype yet, but it won’t be a surprise in the slightest if Beck has a big game.
Washington State is on the precipice of the AP Top 25 after a 4-0 start that includes wins over Texas Tech and Washington and QB John Mateer is slinging it. But the Cougars defense is allowing almost five yards a carry — that’s an appetizing statistic for Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty, who leads the country with an average of 10.5 yards a carry. There’s a reason he’s the non-QB with the best Heisman odds (+2000) at BetMGM.
Live78 updates
Louisville stopped on 4th down again!
Neither offense has done much with the ball so far in the 2nd half, but Notre Dame just stopped Louisville on 4th and 2 near midfield.
Louisville is 0-for-3 on 4th down tries today. Score remains a 24-14 Notre Dam
Wisconsin muffs punt
The Badgers had held strong on defense, but a botched punt catch gives the Trojans the ball back in prime territory to cut into their lead.
After the sluggish start to the game, the Longhorns have a highlight. Arch Manning finds DeAndre Moore Jr. for a 49-yard home run to break up the muck.
Colorado stuffed on fourth down
The Buffs went for it in plus territory and were denied. The Knights take over at their own 35 with just under 6 minutes left in the first half.
Texas struggling early vs. Mississippi State
With under 2 minutes left in the first half, the Longhorns are only up 7-6 on the lowly Bulldogs. Quinn Ewers is out and Arch Manning isn’t dissecting MSU quite yet.
Touchdown UCF!
The Knights get one back with KJ Jefferson lowering the boom at the goal line.
Touchdown Colorado!
The Buffs are up two scores early and the latest is a rare rushing touchdown. Dallan Hayden bursts through the UCF defense for a 14-yard score.
It’s 21-7 Colorado.
Halftime: Wisconsin 21, USC 10
The Badgers have been in control of this one so far as the Trojans have turned it over three times already.
Halftime: Notre Dame 24, Louisville 14
Notre Dame stopped Louisville on 4th and 1 at the ND 15-yard line in the closing seconds of the half.
Cardinals have moved the ball well but turnovers and the failed 4th down have hurt them.
Touchdown Colorado!
Shedeur Sanders finds Will Sheppard on a 47-yard bomb to retake the lead for Colorado. What a catch by Sheppard — his first touchdown for the Buffs and it gives them the lead as the first quarter comes to a close.
Wisconsin recovers fumble!
The Badgers are already up 21-10 on the road at USC and their defense just forced another turnover with time remaining before half.
Another Louisville turnover leads to Notre Dame FG
Notre Dame gets a BIG break as Xavier Watts picks off a Louisville pass that went in and out of the hands of Louisville receiver Ja’Corey Brooks. The throw was accurate, Brooks just couldn’t hang on.
But ND offense went 3-and-out and settled for a 48-yard field goal.
Irish extend the lead to 24-14 late in the 2nd.
Touchdown UCF!
UCF’s KJ Jefferson finds RJ Harvey on a wheel route for a 75-yard touchdown on the very next play. Game on in Orlando.
Shedeur Sanders finds Travis Hunter for the first score of the game in Orlando. It’s a 23-yarder and comes after the teams traded interceptions to begin the game.
Interception Colorado!
On third-and-goal, UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson throws a pick into the corner of the end zone to Colorado’s Preston Hodge.
Wisconsin takes the lead!
Shortly after recovering a fumble on a punt return, the Badgers have the lead on the Trojans in Los Angeles.
Interception UCF!
The game is underway in Orlando and Shedeur Sanders has thrown a pick in the first three plays. The Knights will have the ball in great position after Deshawn Pace’s interception.
Touchdown Notre Dame!
The Irish take advantage of another Louisville turnover and score on the next play to take a 21-7 lead on a 4-yard run by Riley Leonard.
Wisconsin ties it up
Meanwhile, the Badgers have knotted it at 7-7 after this deep pass and catch from Braedyn Locke to Vinnie Anthony.
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