College football Week 12: Live updates, scores, CFP rankings, highlights
½ Halftime check in
A couple of Top 10 teams are down in the primetime window as the with No. 10 Texas and No. 7 Ole Miss are playing from behind entering the second half.
No. 7 Ole Miss vs. Florida, 7 p.m. on ESPN
Ole Miss in trouble at the half, down 24-20 to unranked Florida after opening strong with a 10–0 lead behind Trinidad Chambliss’ efficient start and a touchdown from Kewan Lacy, but Florida answered quickly. DJ Lagway’s rushing score and a short Jaden Baugh touchdown flipped the momentum.
Chambliss hit De’Zhaun Stribling for a 43-yard strike, but Lagway fired back with a 57-yard touchdown to J. Michael Sturdivant. The teams traded field goals late, with Florida added a 38-yarder as time expired to take a four-point edge into the locker room.
Gators ANSWER.
— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB)
DJ to J Mike. Touchdown.
STRIBLING STUMBLIN' INTO THE END ZONE 🫨 x
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB)
No. 5 Georgia vs. No. 10 Texas, 7:30 p.m. on ABC
Texas opened the game with a field goal, but Georgia quickly answered as Gunner Stockton hit Noah Thomas for two first-half touchdowns as the Bulldogs lead the Longhorns 14-3 at the break.
Stockton finished the half 10 of 11 and in full command of the Bulldogs’ offense. Texas moved the ball at times, yet drops and a costly interception inside Georgia territory stalled promising drives. The Longhorns’ defense tightened in the second quarter to prevent the game from slipping away, but Georgia still heads to the locker room up 11 and receiving the ball to start the second-half.
Gunner with a 🎯 for his second TD
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball)
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😮💨 No. 16 Georgia Tech escapes Boston College
Boston College pushed No. 16 Georgia Tech to the brink but fell 36–34 on a late field goal Saturday in its home finale.
The Eagles led by as many as 11 in the second half behind a breakout offensive performance, but Georgia Tech closed with 19 fourth-quarter points to stay in contention for the ACC title game.
Dylan Lonergan threw for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and BC rode explosive plays throughout the afternoon. Reed Harris finished with 142 receiving yards and a score, while Lewis Bond broke Zay Flowers’ program record for career receptions as part of an eight-catch, 106-yard day. Turbo Richard added 141 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 43-yard burst that briefly put BC ahead 34–33 with four minutes remaining.
Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King, who sparked multiple second-half scoring drives, led the Jackets on the decisive march. Aidan Birr converted a 23-yard field goal with 11 seconds left to give Tech its only lead of the fourth quarter. BC crossed midfield on the final play but could not complete a desperation heave.
This kid's special 👀
— Georgia Tech Football (@GeorgiaTechFB)
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💪No. 11 Oklahoma upsets No. 4 Alabama in Bryant-Denny
No. 11 Oklahoma capitalized on three Alabama turnovers and a dominant defensive performance, fending off the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide 23-21.
Oklahoma produced just one offensive touchdown but consistently benefited from short fields. Safety Peyton Bowen opened the scoring with an 80-yard pick-six, and Isaiah Sategna’s 42-yard punt return set up an early field goal for a 10-0 lead. The Sooners forced another critical mistake in the second quarter when Ryan Williams mishandled a punt, leading to a 20-yard touchdown run by quarterback John Mateer.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson recovered from the early pick, finishing with 292 yards and a touchdown, but his two turnovers loomed large. Sophomore running back Daniel Hill scored twice, helping the Tide briefly take a 21-20 lead in the third quarter.
Oklahoma regained the lead in the fourth after Tate Sandell’s third field goal. The Sooners finished with 20 of their 23 points coming directly from defense or special teams.
Alabama drove into Oklahoma territory in the final minutes but stalled after a key fourth-down conversion, allowing the Sooners to escape with a win that keeps them alive in the College Football Playoff race.
BOOM 🗣️ x
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football)
Carry 'em into the end zone 🔄
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football)
🏴☠️ What a catch by Brock Spalding
The race for the G5 playoff bid is closer than ever and Memphis is not out of it yet, looking to get over the finish line. First they will have to get passed an ECU team that is still lingering atop the American standings.
Memphis's DeMarco Ward got called for pass interference, but ECU's Brock Spalding made the catch anyways. Katin Houser punches it in for a TD on the next play to tie the game at 17-17.
UNREAL CATCH 🔟 🏴☠️
— ECU Football (@ECUPiratesFB)
🤯 INSANE fumble recovery TD
Wake Forest WR Carlos Hernandez was originally split out wide on this play, but found himself recovering a fumble and running 50 yards for a touchdown to put the Demon Deacons up 7-0 vs. North Carolina.
Unbelievable!
— The CW Sports (@TheCW_Sports)
Carlos Hernandez picks up the fumble and runs it 50 yards for the touchdown for 😱
🪟 Noon window recap
We had several exciting finishes in the early window, and results that bring major playoff implications. Let's take a look back at the best moments from the noon games.
No. 3 Texas A&M storms back to beat South Carolina, 31-30
The 9-0 Aggies came into this game looking to continue their dominance and even try to jump Indiana in the CFP rankings with a big win over a struggling South Carolina team. But the Texas A&M that came out in the first half was NOT the same one that we had seen all season. Two missed field goals, a fumble that was returned for a touchdown, two interceptions and poor tackling contributed to the Aggies’ first half meltdown as South Carolina took a 30-3 lead into halftime.
But whatever A&M head coach Mike Elko said to his team in the locker room worked. The Aggies exploded in the second half, scoring 28 unanswered points to take the lead with 10 minutes to go in the fourth quarter.
Now we go
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball)
The Aggies looked like they would score on their fifth-straight drive, but an errant backward pass by Reed on the Gamecocks’ seven-yard line was ruled a fumble, recovered by South Carolina. But the Aggies’ defense held strong on the ensuing South Carolina drive, sacking LaNorris Sellers twice and preserving their perfect 10-0 record.
Navy takes down No. 24 South Florida, 41-38
Navy keeps its playoff hopes alive with a huge win over No. 24 South Florida, taking down the Bulls in a 41-38 shootout. The Midshipmen dominated the first half, starting with a 76-yard TD run from Alex Tecza. They added a field goal, another TD on the ground and one through the air to take a 24-9 lead into halftime.
Tecza to the House 🏡
— Navy Football (@NavyFB)
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The Bulls’ offense woke up in the second half, beginning with a third quarter touchdown to cut the deficit to eight points. The teams traded touchdowns in a high-scoring fourth quarter that saw USF outscore Navy, 22-17, but Navy’s early lead proved to be enough to hold off the comeback effort and all but ruin USF’s playoff chances.
No. 18 Michigan survives Northwestern, 24-22
Northwestern looked to play spoiler in the Big Ten, as the Wildcats had No. 18 Michigan on the ropes at Wrigley field. But the Wolverines pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback to keep their Big Ten title game hopes alive.
It was a sloppy first half for the Wolverines, who missed two field goals and lost a fumble. Still, they held a 7-6 lead at halftime after a methodical 91-yard TD drive in second quarter. The offense cleaned things up a bit to start the second half, scoring on back-to-back drives, but a punt-return fumble led to a Northwestern field goal, keeping the Wildcats in the game heading into the fourth quarter. And what a fourth quarter it was, as Northwestern opened with two touchdowns and two interceptions to pull ahead, 22-21. But the Wolverines wouldn't go away, forcing Northwestern to punt with 2:10 remaining and marching down the field to set up the game-winning 31-yard field goal.
WALK OFF AT WRIGLEY FIELD
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX)
Zvada hits the field goal and escapes with the win 🔥
Michigan moves to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in the Big Ten as the Wolverines remain in the hunt for a spot in the CFP.
😳 TEXAS A&M CLIMBS ALL THE WAY BACK
No. 3 Texas A&M trailed 30-3 at half against South Carolina. With 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Aggies now hold a 31-30 lead, scoring 28 unanswered in front of their home crowd. Marcel Reed has a career high 415 passing yards as this game has been a true tale of two halves.
BRING ME TOOOO LIFEEEEEEEEEEEE
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball)
📑 Hoosier history
Heisman contender Fernando Mendoza sets the new single-season passing touchdown record for Indiana with his 30th of the season against Wisconsin. The Hoosiers only led by three at half, but Curt Cignetti's squad has stepped on the gas in the second half, now leading 31-7 late in the fourth quarter.
30 PASSING TDS FOR MENDOZA THIS SEASON‼️
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX)
That's a new program record for 👀
✔️ Halftime check in
We are 30 minutes deep into Saturday's Week 12 slate. Here are some of the biggest headlines heading into the locker rooms as you prepare for the rest of today's action:
No. 3 Texas A&M trails 30-3 at home
The Aggies are in a serious hole at home against the Gamecocks, trailing by 27 in College Station. Heisman contender Marcel Reed is 6 for 19 with 141 yards and two interceptions. The Gamecock defense also has a strip-sack touchdown on Reed as the Aggies have been unable to sustain a drive in front of their home crowd.
RUN IT BACK 👏
— South Carolina Football (@GamecockFB)
No. 9 Notre Dame rolling against No. 22 Pitt
The Irish are cruising against the Panthers in Pittsburgh, up 21-3 after 30 minutes. Jeremiyah Love has 87 yards and a touchdown while quarterback CJ Carr has 145 yards on 13 of 19 passing. Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel has just 74 yards and a pick six.
JEREMIYAH LOVE VICIOUS SPIN AND HOUSE CALL 😮💨🔥
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)
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Navy up big on No. 24 South Florida
For the second week in a row, the projected 12-seed in the College Football Playoff is in danger of getting knocked off. The Midshipmen have moved the ball all over the Bulls defense with swiss army knife Eli Heidenreich holding 107 receiving yards at the break and 27 yards on the ground.
The one-handed grab by Heidenreich 😲
— Navy Athletics (@NavyAthletics)
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🐗 Special teams strike first!
Arkansas' special teams block the Tiger's punt for a touchdown to take an early 7-0 lead over LSU in Death Valley. It is the Razorback's first blocked punt for a touchdown since 2009.
TURN ME UP 2⃣2⃣
— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB)
🐔 South Carolina up BIG on No. 3 TAMU
The Gamecocks are giving No. 3 Texas A&M everything they can handle early in College Station. South Carolina led 10-3 before Dylan Stewart strip-sacked Marcel Reed, and the Gamecocks returned the fumble for six. The Aggies just let up another field goal, now trailing 20-3 with 10 minutes to play in the second quarter.
This is the largest deficit Texas A&M has had all season.
DYLAN STEWART FORCED FUMBLE ➡️ NICK BARRETT TD ✔️
— South Carolina Football (@GamecockFB)
⚓️ One-hander sets up TD for Navy
Navy's do-it-all offensive weapon Eli Heidenreich somehow hauls in this deep ball, taking it 82 yards inside the South Florida five-yard line. The Midshipmen punched it in from the four, putting them up 14-3 early in the second quarter.
NAVY!
— Follow: @fsh733 (@fsh733)
-Eli Heidenreich one handed 82 yard catch!
-Brandon Chatman 4 yard TD run!
Midshipmen up 14-3 vs #24 USF!
The Bulls put together a TD drive on the ensuing possession, but failed the two-point conversion as the No. 24 team trails Navy 14-9.
☘️ Irish rolling early
No. 9 Notre Dame is off to a fast start in Pittsburgh, kicking off the scoring with this incredible TD run from Jeremiyah Love.
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE☘️
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball)
THERE. HE. GOES. ☘️ |
On the ensuing possession for Pitt, Tae Johnson picked off quarterback Mason Heintschel, retuning the interception for six. The Irish quickly forced another stop and take back over up 14-0 midway through the first quarter.
Notre Dame PICK SIX ‼️
— Always College Football (@AlwaysCFB)
Irish lead 14-0 after BACK-TO-BACK TDs 😳😳
💨 3rd and 9 house call
Navy's Alex Tecza takes a 3rd down run 76 yards the the end zone to give the Midshipmen an early 7-0 lead over No. 24 South Florida. Going into this weekend, the Bulls are the projected No. 12 seed in the College Football Playoff.
76 yards to the house! Navy leads early
— College Football Zone (@CollegeFBonX)
🚌 College GameDay arrives in Pittsburgh
The College GameDay crew pulled up to Pittsburgh ahead of the No. 9 Notre Dame vs. No. 22 Pittsburgh contest. With a scenic view of the Allegheny river from the North Shore Great Lawn, GameDay hosted a memorable day leading up to the noon kickoff.
🤩 Scenes from Pitt
GameDay was welcomed by a vast sea of Panther fans for the first time since September of 2022 when the crew arrived to cover the resurgence of the Backyard Brawl. Pitt fans showed up bright and early on the chilly November morning.
MASSIVE crowd for College Gameday in Pittsburgh this morning 🔥
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings)
🏠 Pat McAfee's not-so sweet homecoming
Pat McAfee returned to his hometown but didn’t receive the warmest of welcomes. The former West Virginia kicker was overtaken by the singing of “Sweet Caroline” as the crowd muffled his attempt at “Country Roads.”
PITT HAS DEEP HISTORY AS WELL
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow)
LEGENDS OF THIS GAME HAVE PASSED THRU THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH..
🗣🗣SWEET CAROLINE
🗣🗣EAT....
🗣🗣COUNTRY ROADS 😂😂
💪 The shirtless epidemic of college football fans
Have you seen the shirtless crowds at college football games across the country? GameDay highlighted the surge of barebacked college students, how it started and where it’s going.
"Everything is better shirtless. Faces get brighter, friends get closer, teams play better, it's science!" and take a look at how one dare created a movement across college football.
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay)
🪧 Rudy and Touchdown Jesus in Pittsburgh
There was no shortage of signs found in the rowdy Panther crowd, taking shots at Notre Dames’ Rudy and even creating a their own version of Fighting Irish landmark, Touchdown Jesus.
Pitt fans in full force repping their College GameDay signs.
— Nathan Breisinger (@NateBreisinger)
Aaron Donald stocks 📈
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay)
👋 The million-dollar miss
With one million on the line, the Pitt student chosen to attempt Pat McAfee’s kicking challenge cracked under pressure. In both attempts granted, the student kicked wide left, missing out on the prize.
Wide left with over $1 million on the line 😩
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay)