Week 6 of college football features just one matchup between top 25 teams (and that didn’t exactly deliver), but there’s still plenty of teams on upset watch.
That’s typically how these types of weeks work. Will a team like No. 4 Tennessee get a scare at Arkansas? What about No. 8 Miami at Cal in an ACC After Dark special? We’re about to find out.
Here are the games we’re keeping a close eye on Saturday. All times are Eastern and all odds are from BetMGM.
It’s hard to see how Iowa’s offense can keep up. But the Iowa defense is the best unit Ohio State has seen so far, and we’re excited to see how the Buckeyes look against the stingy Hawkeyes.
Ole Miss is looking to bounce back from an ugly 20-17 upset loss to Kentucky last week. South Carolina’s defense is just as good as the Wildcats. Ask Kentucky. The Gamecocks dominated Kentucky in a 31-6 Week 2 win. But can South Carolina’s offense keep up? Stay tuned.
Tennessee’s offense has produced the highlights so far, but the defense has given up just 28 points over four games and the defensive line has shown itself to be one of the best in the SEC. It’ll be a big challenge for the Arkansas offense, which can be explosive when it’s not turning the ball over.
Miami’s learning what life is like in the new ACC as it heads out west to visit the Bears for a late-night kickoff in Berkeley, which is also hosting “GameDay.” Can Miami and Heisman hopeful QB Cam Ward keep rolling against a feisty Cal team which is off to a 3-1 start?
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Touchdown Vandy!
Upset watch continues for No. 1 Alabama.
Vanderbilt’s Sedrick Alexander punches it in from the 1 after a marathon 17-play, 75-yard drive that was aided by 3 Alabama penalties.
Vanderbilt 20, Alabama 7, 2nd quarter
Touchdown Georgia!
What a fluky play for the Dawgs to score on. Carson Beck missed his intended receiver, but it falls right to Dominic Lovett, who runs into the end zone for a score just before the half.
Halftime: Ohio State 7, Iowa 0
The Buckeyes could’ve added to their lead just before the half, but Iowa’s Sebastian Castro made a play on the ball and picked off Will Howard.
With both of the marquee afternoon games nearing halftime, it’s clear we have some defensive slogs on our hands.
Touchdown Alabama!
Quick response for the Crimson Tide after the pick-6. They go 75 yards on 7 plays capped by Jam Miller’s 8-yard TD run.
Vanderbilt’s lead cut to 13-7.
Vanderbilt pick-6!
Randon Fontenette intercepts Alabama QB Jalen Milroe and takes it to the house!
We’ve got a situation developing in Nashville.
Vanderbilt 13, Alabama 0, mid 1st
Iowa recovers fumble!
Ohio State’s Will Howard found Jeremiah Smith for a solid gain, but the talented freshman fumbles the ball and the Hawkeyes come up with it! Game on in Columbus.
South Carolina on the board
Alex Herrera’s 40-yard field goal gets the Gamecocks on the scoreboard.
Ole Miss 14, South Carolina 3, early 2nd quarter
Vanderbilt takes early lead on Alabama
Hangover game for No. 1 Alabama after last week’s huge win over Georgia? Stay tuned.
While we’re talking about field goals, Rutgers just tried to fake one and it was snuffed out by Nebraska.
Auburn hits FG
The Tigers come away with 3 points after their drive fizzles out at the 10. Towns McGough hits the 27-yard field goal.
It’s 7-3 Georgia.
Iowa misses FG
The Hawkeyes will come away with nothing after a decent drive got them into field goal range. Drew Stevens’ 41-yard kick misses left.
It’s still 7-0 Ohio State.
End of Q1: Ohio State 7, Iowa 0
Iowa is moving the ball on the ensuing drive. It’s over midfield as the first quarter comes to a close.
Touchdown Georgia!
The Bulldogs are in the end zone on a short run by Trevor Etienne. That finishes off an 11-play, 75-yard drive for Georgia.
Big man TD for Ole Miss!
Ole Miss defensive tackle JJ Pegues (325 pounds) tumbles forward for a 1-yard TD run!
The Rebels took advantage of another short field after recovering a South Carolina fumble.
Ole Miss 14, South Carolina 0, mid 1st
Touchdown Ohio State!
The Buckeyes are on the board first after a 14-play, 88-yard drive is capped off by a 14- pass from Will Howard to Emeka Egbuka.
In Athens, Auburn started with the ball but quickly punted it to Georgia and now the Bulldogs are in the red zone.
In Columbus, the Buckeyes have the ball after a brief opening possession by Iowa. They’ve crossed midfield and are nearing the red zone.
Ole Miss strikes first
In another key SEC matchup today, Ole Miss is off to a quick start vs. South Carolina with Henry Parrish Jr. rushing in a touchdown from 3 yards out to start the scoring.
Ole Miss got the ball in great field position after SC failed to convert on a fake punt.
Ole Miss 7, South Carolina 0, early 1st
We are underway with the afternoon slate of games. This window features plenty of ranked teams in action.
Ole Miss-South Carolina Iowa-Ohio State Auburn-Georgia Indiana-Northwestern
