The penultimate week of the 2024 regular season is here.
The weekend features three games between ranked teams, including two monster matchups that pit a traditional power program against a surprising contender. All eyes will be on these David vs. Goliath matchups and more.
Here’s what we’re following on Saturday. (All times are Eastern and all odds are from BetMGM.)
The College Football Playoff discussion has been unfairly dominated by Indiana’s weak strength of schedule, so here’s the Hoosiers’ chance to prove their 10-0 record is no fluke. Indiana is powered by an efficient passing offense led by fringe Heisman contender Kurtis Rourke and a defense that’s forcing nearly two turnovers per game. Indiana will have to contend with a Buckeyes team that’s giving up the fewest points per game of any team in college football.
The Buffaloes are two wins from clinching a spot in the Big 12 title game, but the first test will be a Kansas team that just ended BYU’s perfect season. Colorado has scored at least 34 points in each of those wins as Shedeur Sanders is playing like one of the best quarterbacks in the country. Kansas (4-6) isn’t far from having a winning record as the team has lost five games by one possession.
It’s time to start paying attention to Arizona State, which has fought its way into the Big 12 title picture thanks to an offense led by RB Cam Skattebo and his 1,500-plus all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns. BYU can still make the conference title game with two more wins despite last week’s loss to Kansas. The loser of this game is on the outside looking in.
How long can Army (9-0) keep its magical season going against Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium? The Black Knights’ triple-option offense is not built to post a quick comeback, but they’ve given up just 10 points per game this season, albeit against a manageable schedule. Notre Dame isn’t far behind, giving up 11.4 ppg. This game is likely a playoff eliminator, so the stakes are sky high.
The Tigers are 1-5 in the SEC this season and need to beat both Texas A&M and Alabama to make a bowl game. A&M is tied with Texas atop the SEC and needs the win to make next week’s rivalry game a semifinal for the SEC title game. Can Auburn play the spoiler?
Live15 updates
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 11:22 AM CST
Touchdown Miami
The Hurricanes are on the board first in their ACC battle with Wake Forest after a quick pass from Cam Ward to Jacolby George.
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 11:18 AM CST
It’s a quick three-and-out for Ohio State on its opening possession.
Indiana will have the ball back at its own 30-yard line.
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 11:16 AM CST
The Buckeyes will start with the ball in Columbus. Much has been made of the injuries on their offensive line. We’ll see if they can get off to a quick start right here.
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 11:08 AM CST
Iowa makes a big mistake early on the road at Maryland.
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 11:07 AM CST
We are underway with the first games of the day!
We’ll mostly be following Ohio State vs. Indiana in this opening window, but we’ll also drop in highlights from around the country.
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 10:59 AM CST
What to watch: Week 13 college football viewing guide
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM CST
How an Army win over Notre Dame could upset the CFP, this year and in years to come
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 10:51 AM CST
Deion Sanders sure does looks like he’s settling in at Colorado, not shipping out to the NFL
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 10:48 AM CST
Only Washington D.C. could view the underdog story of the Indiana Hoosiers as a problem
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 10:43 AM CST
Quinn Ewers vs. Arch Manning: How close is a Texas quarterback controversy?
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 10:39 AM CST
Forever a basketball school, Curt Cignetti has awakened a ‘sleeping giant’ of a football program at Indiana
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 10:35 AM CST
Heisman Watch: Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke will be in the mix with a win over Ohio State
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 10:32 AM CST
College Football Playoff rankings: Boise State moves ahead of BYU and into a first-round bye
Sat, November 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM CST
Good morning and welcome to our Week 13 college football live tracker!
We still have about 30 minutes until the first wave of games kicks off, so here’s some light reading material in the meantime.