We’ve hit the home stretch of the 2024 college football regular season.
There are just three weeks to go before conference championship week in the first week of December. Week 12 isn’t the most loaded slate, but it does feature two games between ranked opponents and games all over the country that have implications in conference title races.
Here’s what we’re watching close late on Saturday. (Scroll down to follow the action live.)
Missouri QB Brady Cook is listed as doubtful for Saturday’s game and Drew Pyne is his replacement if he can’t go. South Carolina has won three straight games after its two-point loss to Alabama. Gamecocks QB LaNorris Sellers has accounted for five TDs and nearly 500 passing yards over the last two games and hasn’t thrown an interception.
Is this the toughest game remaining on the Ducks’ regular-season schedule? We won’t get into tiebreakers here, but if Oregon wins Saturday night it will likely play the winner of next week’s game between Indiana and Ohio State in the Big Ten title game. Wisconsin enters the game on a two-game losing streak.
Vols QB Nico Iamaleava is reportedly set to play after going through the concussion protocol earlier in the week. Georgia is out of the College Football Playoff mix with a loss; the Vols’ visit on Saturday night gave the committee an easy out with its placement of the Bulldogs on Tuesday.
Your eyes aren’t fooling you. The undefeated top-10 BYU Cougars are favored by just a field goal at home against a team that has a losing record. Overall, four of BYU’s nine wins have come by a single possession and Kansas just took down Iowa State in Week 11.
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Sat, November 16, 2024 at 4:11 PM EST
Touchdown Florida
The Gators are on the board first in Gainesville after this throw from DJ Lagway to Elijhah Badger for 23 yards.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST
Final: Clemson 24, Pitt 20
The Tigers survive after a last-gasp pass is intercepted. They’re still alive in the ACC title race.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:51 PM EST
Touchdown Clemson!
Just when we thought Clemson was in serious trouble, Cade Klubnik scrambles 50 yards for a touchdown to give the Tigers the lead late in the game.
Clemson 24, Pitt 20
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:48 PM EST
Pitt makes long FG
The Panthers were pushed back into a 47-yard attempt after taking a head-scratching sack on third down but Ben Sauls manages to nail the long field goal to give them the lead.
There’s under 2 minutes left in the game.
Pittsburgh 20, Clemson 17
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:43 PM EST
So this wasn’t a touchdown as the NBC graphic suggests since you can’t advance a muffed kickoff, but it’s a great start for the Fighting Irish nonetheless as they’ll have it in the red zone just 4 seconds into the game.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:37 PM EST
Final: Colorado 49, Utah 24
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:32 PM EST
Clemson turns it over on downs!
The Tigers were driving to break the tie but Phil Mafah fumbled the ball out of bounds on fourth-and-short and the Panthers have the ball back.
There’s just over 4 minutes left in this one.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:30 PM EST
Touchdown Colorado
Travis Hunter got burned on a touchdown earlier, but he’s found the end zone late in the Buffs’ blowout of Utah on a reverse with the game in hand.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:28 PM EST
Touchdown Pitt!
The Panthers tie things up with just over 7 minutes left in the game on a pass from Nate Yarnell to Gavin Bartholomew.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:22 PM EST
Touchdown Colorado
That’ll just about do it for things in Boulder. The Buffs score a short touchdown on a run by Charlie Offerdahl and they’re just a couple wins from the Big 12 title game.
Colorado 42, Utah 24
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:14 PM EST
Interception Colorado
Utah’s Isaac Wilson makes another huge mistake, throwing his third interception of the day, this time to DJ McKinney.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:12 PM EST
Final: Texas 20, Arkansas 10
The Longhorns overcome a challenge on the road to stay in the SEC title hunt.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:11 PM EST
Fumble recovered by Utah
The Utes have the ball back at midfield after Colorado’s Will Sheppard fumbled the ball after a catch.
There’s 7 minutes left in the game in Boulder.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 3:03 PM EST
Touchdown Utah
The Utes have cut into Colorado’s lead. Caleb Lohner boxes out the defender in the end zone for an easy throw and catch from Isaac Wilson. They go for 2 and get it.
Colorado 35, Utah 24
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:54 PM EST
Touchdown Colorado
The Buffaloes find the end zone again with a catch and run by Drelon Miller. What a play by the freshman to break a couple tackles and score the touchdown.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:52 PM EST
Fumble recovered by Texas!
That may be the death knell for the Razorbacks. The Longhorns just poked it out of CJ Brown’s hands and Texas’ Michael Taaffe fell on it.
There’s just over 6 minutes left in the game.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:42 PM EST
Touchdown Texas!
Just when it appeared the momentum had shifted to the Razorbacks, the Longhorns respond with an 8-play, 78-yard drive capped off by a TD throw from Quinn Ewers to Matthew Golden.
Texas 20, Arkansas 10
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:36 PM EST
Arkansas adds FG
The Hogs aren’t able to get into the end zone, but they’ve cut the Longhorns’ lead down to 3 points early in the fourth quarter.
Texas 13, Arkansas 10
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:35 PM EST
Alabama freshman showing out
Ryan Williams had eight touchdowns on the season coming into Alabama’s game against Mercer today. He has two more in the first quarter (one rushing and one receiving).
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:32 PM EST
Touchdown Utah!
The Utes may have life yet in this one. Colorado’s Travis Hunter just got burned as Isaac Wilson went over the top to Dorian Singer for a 40-yard touchdown.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:29 PM EST
End of 3Q: Texas 13, Arkansas 7
The Hogs are driving to potentially take the lead in Fayetteville. They have the ball at the Texas 37 and are facing a second-and-7.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:20 PM EST
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:15 PM EST
Touchdown Arkansas!
The Razorbacks have made it a one-possession game in the second half after a short TD run by Ja’Quinden Jackson.
Texas 13, Arkansas 7
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:13 PM EST
Touchdown Colorado!
On the very next play, Colorado gets a rare rushing touchdown on a 37-yard sprint by Isaiah Augustave.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:12 PM EST
Interception Colorado!
The Buffs have another turnover as Isaac Wilson throws his second interception of the game — this one goes to Colorado’s Nikhai Hill-Green and the Buffs have the ball deep in Utah territory.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 2:10 PM EST
We’re back for the second half of the Big 12 battle between Utah and Colorado. The Utes have the ball and will need some touchdowns to stay in this thing.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 1:53 PM EST
Scoreboard update
Here’s where things stand as the first wave of games hits halftime.
Scoreboard update
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 1:52 PM EST
Touchdown Ohio State
The Buckeyes tack on another touchdown out of the break on another connection from Will Howard to Carnell Tate.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 1:45 PM EST
Halftime: Colorado 21, Utah 9
The Utes added a field goal just before the break, but it’s been a one-sided Big 12 battle so far.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 1:40 PM EST
Touchdown Colorado
Travis Hunter just had another wild play to put the Buffs in scoring position and then Will Shepherd caught his second touchdown of the day from Shedeur Sanders.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 1:28 PM EST
Liberty has fallen off a bit after that loss to Kennesaw State, but a defeat to UMass would be all sorts of embarrassing.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 1:25 PM EST
Utah settles for FG
The Utes got another turnover deep in Colorado territory but were unable to do much with it again. QB Isaac Wilson is going to have to complete some passes in order for Utah to stay in this game.
Colorado 14, Utah 6
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 1:22 PM EST
Fumble recovered by Utah!
The Utes have another turnover after a self-inflicted error by Shedeur Sanders. He just dropped the snap and the Utes fell on it.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 1:20 PM EST
Touchdown Ohio State
The Buckeyes have restored order in their Big Ten clash with Northwestern. Will Howard finds Carnell Tate on a corner route to double Ohio State’s lead.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 1:05 PM EST
Touchdown Ohio State
The Buckeyes take the lead for the first time in the game on another short TD run by Quinshon Judkins.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 1:04 PM EST
Touchdown Clemson
The Tigers take the lead again on another pass from Cade Klubnik to Antonio Williams — this one is for a 28-yard touchdown.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:56 PM EST
Ohio State ties it up with Northwestern
The Buckeyes have leveled things in their Big Ten tilt against Northwestern on a short run by Quinshon Judkins.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:53 PM EST
Interception Colorado!
Who other than Travis Hunter comes down with the interception for the Buffs. Utah QB Isaac Wilson threw a rainbow and it was tipped right into the hands of the Heisman frontrunner for the pick.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:39 PM EST
Touchdown Colorado
The Buffs add another first quarter score on special teams as LaJohntay Wester returns a punt 76 yards for a TD.
Colorado 14, Utah 3
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:37 PM EST
Touchdown Pitt!
The Panthers respond in kind with a touchdown drive of their own. Daniel Carter pushed his way into the end zone for a short score, but Desmond Reid did most of the work on the drive with a 43-yard run.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:32 PM EST
Touchdown Colorado!
The Buffs respond right away with a touchdown drive capped off by a 40-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders to Antonio Williams.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM EST
Touchdown Clemson
The Tigers are on the board first in Pittsburgh after Cade Klubnik found Antonio Williams in the end zone.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:28 PM EST
Touchdown Texas!
The Longhorns take advantage of the turnover and score the first points of the game as Quinn Ewers finds Matthew Golden wide-open for a touchdown.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:23 PM EST
Interception Texas!
The Longhorns are getting off on the right foot in Fayetteville. Jahdae Barron just picked off Taylen Green to get Texas the ball back with great field position.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:21 PM EST
Utah settles for FG
The Utes aren’t able to do much with the ball after the turnover and settle for a short field goal to take the lead.
Utah 3, Colorado 0
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:13 PM EST
Interception Utah!
On the first play of the game, Utah’s Lander Barton falls back into coverage and picks off Shedeur Sanders before returning it to the edge of the red zone.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:12 PM EST
Shedeur Sanders and the Buffs will start with the ball in Boulder.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:12 PM EST
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:09 PM EST
We are underway with our first wave of games!
We’ll mostly be focusing in on Utah-Colorado and Texas-Arkansas in this opening window, but we’ll also drop in highlights from around the country.
Sat, November 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST
What to watch: Week 12 college football viewing guide
Here are the biggest college football games of Week 12. (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports)
