Alabama's defense came under pressure as the Crimson Tide narrowly escaped a 17-point lead to defeat Auburn 27-20 in the highly anticipated Iron Bowl. Isaiah Horton made three touchdown catches, including the game-winner from quarterback Ty Simpson on fourth down. Auburn clawed back after a 15-play drive by Alabama, which took nearly eight minutes off the clock, only for Cam Coleman's fumble to be recovered by Deontae Lawson.
In other results, Ohio State ended its losing skid against Michigan with a convincing 27-9 victory. Wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate both scored touchdowns, while quarterback Bo Jackson ran for over 100 yards. The Buckeyes will face Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game next month.
Texas Tech continued their impressive form with a 49-0 win over West Virginia, securing a spot in the conference championship game. Behren Morton threw three touchdown passes, and Caleb Douglas had two first-half scores. For the Mountaineers, Scotty Fox Jr. completed just 13 of his 23 passes for 98 yards.
Oregon edged Washington 26-14, with Atticus Sappington making all four of his field goals to seal the win. The Ducks finished their regular season on a six-game winning streak and will face Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game next month.
In another significant result, Oklahoma beat LSU 17-13, likely securing a College Football Playoff spot for the first time since 2019. John Mateer threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns, overcoming three interceptions to guide his team to victory.
BYU rallied from an early deficit to defeat UCF 41-21 in Provo, Utah. LJ Martin rushed for three touchdowns, while quarterback Bear Bachmeier had a strong game with 289 yards passing and an 84% completion rate.
Miami dominated Pitt 38-7, with Malachi Toney throwing a touchdown pass and catching another for 156 scrimmage yards. The Hurricanes finished their regular season on a four-game winning streak.
Vanderbilt picked up a road win over Tennessee 45-24 in the SEC. Sedrick Alexander ran for three touchdowns, while quarterback Diego Pavia went 18 of 28 for 268 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
USC came from behind to defeat UCLA 29-10 in Los Angeles, with Jayden Maiava throwing both of his touchdown passes. The Trojans will host Utah in the Pac-12 Championship Game next month.
Virginia beat Virginia Tech 27-7 in Charlottesville, with J'Mari Taylor rushing for a score and passing for another. The Cavaliers finished their regular season on a six-game winning streak and will face Duke in the ACC Championship Game next month.
Cal stunned SMU 38-35 in Berkeley, California, denying the Mustangs a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. Kendrick Raphael scored on a two-yard run with just seconds remaining to seal the win for the Golden Bears.
In other results, Ohio State ended its losing skid against Michigan with a convincing 27-9 victory. Wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate both scored touchdowns, while quarterback Bo Jackson ran for over 100 yards. The Buckeyes will face Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game next month.
Texas Tech continued their impressive form with a 49-0 win over West Virginia, securing a spot in the conference championship game. Behren Morton threw three touchdown passes, and Caleb Douglas had two first-half scores. For the Mountaineers, Scotty Fox Jr. completed just 13 of his 23 passes for 98 yards.
Oregon edged Washington 26-14, with Atticus Sappington making all four of his field goals to seal the win. The Ducks finished their regular season on a six-game winning streak and will face Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game next month.
In another significant result, Oklahoma beat LSU 17-13, likely securing a College Football Playoff spot for the first time since 2019. John Mateer threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns, overcoming three interceptions to guide his team to victory.
BYU rallied from an early deficit to defeat UCF 41-21 in Provo, Utah. LJ Martin rushed for three touchdowns, while quarterback Bear Bachmeier had a strong game with 289 yards passing and an 84% completion rate.
Miami dominated Pitt 38-7, with Malachi Toney throwing a touchdown pass and catching another for 156 scrimmage yards. The Hurricanes finished their regular season on a four-game winning streak.
Vanderbilt picked up a road win over Tennessee 45-24 in the SEC. Sedrick Alexander ran for three touchdowns, while quarterback Diego Pavia went 18 of 28 for 268 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
USC came from behind to defeat UCLA 29-10 in Los Angeles, with Jayden Maiava throwing both of his touchdown passes. The Trojans will host Utah in the Pac-12 Championship Game next month.
Virginia beat Virginia Tech 27-7 in Charlottesville, with J'Mari Taylor rushing for a score and passing for another. The Cavaliers finished their regular season on a six-game winning streak and will face Duke in the ACC Championship Game next month.
Cal stunned SMU 38-35 in Berkeley, California, denying the Mustangs a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. Kendrick Raphael scored on a two-yard run with just seconds remaining to seal the win for the Golden Bears.