Oregon Shocks Ohio State in Historic Big Ten Showdown

In a thrilling day of college football, No. 3 Oregon made headlines by defeating No. 2 Ohio State 32-31 in a gripping Big Ten clash, marking the Ducks’ first-ever victory over a top-two ranked opponent. The game took place at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, where a record crowd of 60,129 fans witnessed an electrifying contest filled with momentum shifts and dramatic plays.

The match lived up to its hype, with both teams exchanging scores throughout the game. Ohio State initially seized control with a 31-29 lead after a field goal with just six minutes remaining. However, Oregon’s quarterback Dillon Gabriel orchestrated a masterful drive, completing all five of his passes for 41 yards, ultimately setting up a 19-yard field goal by Atticus Sappington that gave the Ducks a 32-31 lead.

With just over a minute left, Ohio State had a chance to reclaim the game. However, quarterback Will Howard mismanaged the clock, failing to call a timeout after tucking the ball and running. The game ended dramatically, with Ohio State unable to capitalize on the opportunity, making it the first time since 1991 that an Associated Press top-three matchup was decided by just one point, according to ESPN Research.

The excitement didn’t end with the final whistle; jubilant Ducks fans flooded the field, celebrating a historic win. Oregon coach Dan Lanning expressed his joy, saying, “It’s a fun moment that I know everyone in that stadium wearing green got to enjoy. For me, that’s the rewarding part—so many people could share joy in a moment like that.” The Ducks had previously been 0-19 against top-two ranked teams, making this victory even more significant. With this win, Oregon improved to 6-0 for the season, while Ohio State dropped to 5-1.

Penn State Edges USC in Overtime

In another exciting game, No. 4 Penn State managed to defeat USC in overtime, narrowly avoiding an upset thanks to a historic performance from tight end Tyler Warren. Warren caught 17 passes, tying the FBS single-game record for tight ends, and was instrumental in the Nittany Lions’ comeback.

For most of the game, Penn State found themselves trailing at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, needing to tie the score three times. With under three minutes left, running back Nicholas Singleton caught a crucial touchdown, forcing the game into overtime. In the extra period, kicker Ryan Barker secured the victory with a 36-yard field goal, allowing Penn State to improve to 6-0. Quarterback Drew Allar also had a standout game, passing for 391 yards and two touchdowns.

Tennessee Survives Florida in Overtime

The No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers faced a tough challenge against Florida, narrowly escaping with a 23-17 overtime victory. Initially, Tennessee struggled to gain momentum, managing only 130 total yards in the first half while being sacked three times.

However, the Volunteers rallied in the second half, taking a 17-10 lead into the final minute. Florida’s backup quarterback, DJ Lagway, threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Chimere Dike to force overtime, but Tennessee ultimately secured the win.

LSU Upsets Ole Miss in Dramatic Overtime

No. 13 LSU stunned No. 9 Ole Miss with a thrilling 29-26 overtime victory in Death Valley. After trailing by seven in the final minute, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Anderson, tying the game.

In overtime, Nussmeier connected with wide receiver Kyren Lacy for a 25-yard touchdown after LSU held Ole Miss to a field goal on the Rebels’ first possession. This victory marks LSU’s fifth consecutive win, improving their record to 5-1, while Ole Miss fell to 5-2.

Texas Dominates Oklahoma in Rivalry Showdown

In the Red River Rivalry, No. 1 Texas decisively defeated No. 18 Oklahoma 34-3, reclaiming the golden hat after last year’s heartbreaking loss. Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers, returning from injury, threw for 199 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Running back Quintrevion Wisner led the ground attack with 118 yards and a touchdown.

With this victory, Texas improved to 6-0 and now looks ahead to a critical matchup against No. 5 Georgia, who secured a 41-31 win over Mississippi State on Saturday.

As the season progresses, college football continues to deliver excitement, surprises, and memorable moments, setting the stage for an exhilarating finish.