There’s no better opportunity than now for Ryan Day to finally get a win over Michigan. The Wolverines have won three straight games after Ohio State took down the Wolverines eight straight times from 2012 through 2019. We can envision Michigan’s defense making it tough for Ohio State’s offense to move the ball but it’s hard to see how Michigan’s offense does much of anything against Ohio State.
The Gamecocks have been fantastic over the second half of the season, but their 27-3 loss to Ole Miss will probably end up being a playoff dealbreaker. Clemson is still alive for the ACC title, but the Tigers need help and this rivalry game has no impact on that. Clemson is only in the ACC title game against SMU if Miami loses at Syracuse.
The Trojans can help salvage a frustrating season and potentially derail Notre Dame’s playoff hopes with an upset. The Irish are a very bad matchup for a USC defense that allows over five yards a carry. Notre Dame’s run game is one of the best in the country as Jeremiyah Love has turned into a home-run hitter. Love has 121 carries for 850 yards and 14 TDs.
It’s fantastic that these two longtime rivals are finally playing each other again. And it’s made even better by the stakes. The winner will play Georgia for the SEC title on Dec. 7. The Longhorns and Aggies haven’t played since 2011, when Texas needed a late field goal in College Station for a 27-25 win. That was A&M’s final game in the Big 12 before moving to the SEC.
Farmageddon has serious Big 12 title implications. Both teams are alive for the conference title, though Kansas State will know by kickoff if it still has a chance. If there’s a four-way tie at 7-2, Iowa State is in the Big 12 title game against Arizona State. If the Cyclones lose, they’re out of the title race.
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Touchdown Tennessee!
The Vols have tied things up in Nashville on a 86-yard catch and run by Dont’e Thornton.
Tennessee 17, Vanderbilt 17
Michigan adds FG
The Wolverines took advantage of a short field after a bad OSU punt and tacked on a 54-yard field goal by Dominic Zvada.
Michigan 10, OSU 3
OSU misses FG
The Buckeyes had worked their way down to the red zone, but their drive fell apart there and Jayden Fielding missed a 38-yard field goal attempt.
The good news for OSU is that Will Howard is back in the game after a brief injury scare.
Back-to-back picks in Tennessee!
We have dueling interceptions in Nashville. One play after Diego Pavia threw a wild interception in the end zone, UT’s Nico Iamaleava threw one of his own on a deep pass.
Touchdown South Carolina!
The Gamecocks have responded as LaNorris Sellers capped off a 6-play, 75-yard drive with a 25-yard touchdown scramble.
Game on in Death Valley!
Touchdown Michigan!
Well, Michigan got its touchdown after all. The Wolverines take advantage of the short field after the turnover as Kalel Mullings plunges into the end zone for a TD.
Michigan 7, Ohio State 3
Interception Michigan!
What a huge mistake by Will Howard! The Ohio State QB clearly didn’t see Michigan’s Aamir Hall as the DB jumped the route and picked off the pass near the OSU goal line.
Touchdown Clemson!
The Tigers are on the board first in Death Valley after this scramble by Cade Klubnik.
Michigan stuffed at goal line!
The Wolverines had worked their way all the way down to the 3-yard line but couldn’t get a first down or touchdown on fourth-and-short. They’ll turn it over to the Buckeyes.
End of Q1: Clemson 0, South Carolina 0
We are still scoreless in Death Valley. The Gamecocks have the ball deep in their own territory and neither team has mounted much offensively.
Meanwhile, Michigan is now in the red zone after a huge chunk play by quarterback Alex Orji.
Touchdown Tennessee!
The Vols are finally on the board after Vandy’s hot start. Nico Iamaleava finds Dont’e Thornton on a crossing route for a 28-yard touchdown.
Vanderbilt 14, Tennessee 7
Pick 6 by Northwestern!
It’s not the most important game of Week 14, but it’s a highlight!
Ohio State starts with field goal
The Buckeyes are on the board first after their drive fizzles out in the red zone.
OSU 3, Michigan 0
Things have gone very well for Vanderbilt so far. The Commodores returned the opening kickoff for a TD and then made it a 14-0 lead with a TD after recovering a Tennessee fumble.
The No. 8 Vols are likely in the College Football Playoff with a win.
We are underway with our first wave of games!
We’ll mostly be following Ohio State vs. Michigan and South Carolina vs. Clemson in the early window, but we’ll also drop in highlights from around the country.
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