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Michigan continues to roll, Georgia wins SEC East and Clemson continues to stand out, scoring 77 points against an outclassed team from Louisville.
What did we learn more during week 10? Come back all day while the matches are final.
No. 1 Alabama 29, No. 3 LSU 0
It may not be news anymore, but the Crimson Tide seems unbeatable. On the road against the country's No. 3 team, in the most hostile road environment of college football, Nick Saban's team won the victory. This is not the final score that has been the most impressive, however. Tua Tagovailoa won her first interception of the season with 295 yards and three touchdowns. Thus the defense, anchored in front of Quinnen Williams and Isaiah Buggs, manhandled Joe Burrow and the Tigers using less-3 yards three quarters. And, remember, it was the same LSU team that had beaten Georgia No. 6 20 points and accumulated 275 yards in the process. Do not look now, but it seems that sailing in Alabama will run smoothly until the final of college football. – Alex Scarborough
In contrast, the Tigers managed to keep Alabama at 16 points at halftime, the lowest of the season. They even caused the first interception of Tua Tagovailoa's season. And yet … the game has never been so tight. Despite an admirable effort in defense, LSU had nothing to offer on the other side of the ball. The offensive line was totally mistreated by the Alabama defense, scoring a goal less than 1 yard in the first half. Joe Burrow, may his heart be blessed, did not have time to get rid of the ball, and even then, he could not play any game in the air. In simple terms, LSU was outclassed. That said, all is not lost. With Arkansas, Rice and Texas A & M remaining on schedule, winning and entering the Six Bowl New Year is at hand as long as the Tigers do not allow a loss to become two. – Scarborough
No. 2 Clemson 77, Louisville 16
The Tigers went into the game against Louisville as favorites at 39 points and quickly showed why, easily scoring on their first four possessions for the rout to begin. Trevor Lawrence did not need to do much, not when the Tigers ran on the field with the cards without any resistance. That includes a touchdown for a second defensive tackle this season: Dexter Lawrence scored for his own 2-yard score. Trevor Lawrence played just over two quarters and finished with 59 yards passing. Clemson scored at least 70 points against an ACC opponent for the second time in his history. It's been several weeks since the Tigers embarrassed an opponent of the conference, after inflicting on the Florida state a historic home loss a week ago. Next week, Boston College should face a tougher challenge, with the Atlantic Division title at stake .– Andrea Adelson
No. 4 Notre Dame 31, Northwestern 21
The Irish fighter trainer, Brian Kelly, knew that the month of November would not be easy, not with the history of Notre Dame during the month of his tenure, not to mention a particularly close schedule. tedious. He drove the off-season to a better finish, which the Irish did not do in 2017. Ian Book and his teammates took a step towards a better finish, surviving a fourth quarter rally by Northwestern – and more. fouls committed by special teams of Notre Dame – stay perfect on the season. After Northwestern scored two quick touchdowns to make things very interesting, Book designed a 89-yard training that ended with a 23-yard pass on a brilliant call from offensive coordinator Chip Long. Book, Long and the offensive course were corrected after a gloomy second quarter, turning a 7-7 game into a 24-7 advantage. The huge third quarter of Book (10 assists in 13, 169 yards, two touchdowns, four assists of 20 yards or more) represented another step in his development as a quarterback. Notre Dame's defense also took a step Saturday night, showing that she can limit the damage on the road despite the fact that she spent most of the match without the linebacker Drue Tranquill. The special teams, meanwhile, must be repaired, otherwise Notre Dame may not finish November with a perfect big book and first place in the playoffs. – Adam Rittenberg
No. 5 Michigan 42, No. 14 Penn State
Wolverines become stronger in early November. The return of Rashan Gary has allowed the Wolverine defense to move from dominant to damn almost unfair this Saturday. They fired Trace McSorley four times and held the Nittany Lions to a negative score in the first half. They have made a total of two touchdowns in their last three games – all against ranked opponents. The offensive continues to gain confidence between a deafening attack and flourishing receivers, which makes Michigan look more and more like the Big Ten's best bet to win a playoff spot. – Dan Murphy
James Franklin's team lost three division games, but it was the first game where she really seemed too tight. The Nittany Lions have missed some important opportunities to keep the game close in the first half against a team that does not offer a lot of second chances. Trace McSorley, playing with a flat knee, was not the threat that he was usually running, which allowed the offensive not to create a rhythm in Ann Arbor. This team should have what it takes to handle its last three opponents and finish the season with a solid 9-3 record, but Saturday made it clear that it was below the most competitive teams. of the country this season. – Murphy
No. 6 Georgia 34, No. 9 Kentucky 17
The Bulldogs, who placed sixth in the first playoff committee earlier this week, won SEC East and placed well in the home stretch. What impresses most about these bulldogs? Their ability to play football despite a strong offensive line. Center Lamont Gaillard and right-guard Cade Mays both left the match after being injured on Saturday, but the unit continues to pave the way for Andre Swift and Elijah Holyfield, each of which has overtaken the 100 yard mark and led the Bulldogs to over 300 rushing yards. This does not mean that line O was flawless; there were two breakaways when using shotguns that resulted in turnovers, and one of these – from rookie Trey Hill reserve – was a bit high and they had problems in a fourth quarter series at the goal line trying to attack him. but this Georgia team is improving at a significant time. – Sam Khan Jr.
Wildcats 'SEC dreams faded on Saturday night as they took a nasty punch in the Bulldogs' guts. Georgia's defense is tied to offensive midfielder Benny Snell and has forced Terry Wilson to do the lion's share of the job, which has proven to be a winning formula. In fact, Kentucky could not continue to score as sporadically as it did, having not scored more than 15 points in October. And the defense – which had not allowed a team to run more than 200 meters and which had not allowed an opponent to score more than 20 goals – had its worst day at the worst time. Defeat aside, Kentucky can still have a season of 10 wins: Tennessee, Middle Tennessee and Louisville are the last three Wildcats opponents. If they made 10, it would be historic – they have not done it since 1977 – and would provide them with a quality destination for bowls. – Khan Jr.
No. 7 Oklahoma 51, Texas Tech 46
Oklahoma has demonstrated its ability to trade and survive big shots, figuratively and literally, during a deceptive physical win at Texas Tech. This effort began and ended with Kyler Murray, who bounced back after two early interceptions that led to a Tech 14-0. Never shaken, he scored four touchdowns for the seventh time this season. Head coach Lincoln Riley said, "Life in this conference means you will spend a lot of time back to the wall. When the guy who wears the # 1 jersey is cool, anyway, it makes everyone feel the same way. "- Ryan McGee
No. 8 Washington State 19, California 13
The Cougars came in and out of the end zone, missed a token shot and seemed destined to lose for long periods against Cal for the second year in a row. And in the past years, they would have probably done it. Not this time. Wazzu is not only the only team in parity 12 with one loss this season, no other team has less than three. Victory, however, does not change much. While Washington is still a match in the north of the Pac-12, both schools can win and reach the title game of the conference. – Kyle Bonagura
No. 10 Ohio State 36, Nebraska 31
Many of the problems that affected the state of Ohio this season clashed Saturday in Nebraska. Despite the victory, the Buckeyes still found defensive errors that almost cost them the game. Missed tackles, big games and the award of more than 400 yards of offense made it a close match. Ohio also recorded three turnovers that earned it 14 points and costly penalties that prevented the team from returning throughout the match. The offense scored three points in four trips to the red zone and the team accumulated more than 200 rushing yards, two points of contention in previous Urban Meyer games. The mistakes that have been made must still be resolved, however, since the state of Ohio has the states of Michigan and Maryland before Michigan arrives in town to close the season. – Tom VanHaaren
Missouri 38, No.11, Florida 17
The five pre-Saturday meetings between Missouri and Florida were decided by an average of 24.2 points. No wonder the Tigers launched the Gators for the fourth time in six seasons, right? No not good. It was difficult to see the flop coming for Dan Mullen's side, even after a disappointing performance last week against Georgia. Hangover effect or not, this occurred against Missouri, who earned his first win of the season in the SEC category at Swamp behind a strong performance from quarterback Drew Lock. So much for the manageable Gators, which lasted four games in November and leads to a regular season of 10 wins. Their run, which largely disappeared Saturday, must find a spark. – Mitch Sherman
N ° 12 UCF 52, Temple 40
The Knights followed Temple at half-time on Thursday night. For the second time in three games, they needed a second-half comeback to win. As for the Memphis match, the UCF defense allowed Temple to go up and down on the pitch, but it's a team that has flourished in the third quarter of the season. For the fifth time in eight games, the UCF did not give any points during this period, paving the way for its 21st consecutive victory. If McKenzie Milton (312 yards and three touchdowns) and attacking midfielder Greg McCrae played (188 yards, one touchdown), the defense issue remains unresolved, particularly as the schedule becomes increasingly difficult during last weeks. Temple set a program record for the total offensive (670 yards) and ended up overtaking the UCF. This is the kind of performance that will not win anyone, as the Knights continue to press for their cause to be included in the college football playoffs. – Andrea Adelson
# 13 West Virginia 42, # 17 Texas 41
The Mountaineers are expecting a win like this since they entered the Big 12. Thanks to QB Will Grier's heroic finish and coach Dana Holgorsen's bold move to convert two points, the West Virginia is now alone in first place. in the Big 12 standings, waiting for Oklahoma's result at Texas Tech later Saturday night. West Virginia controls its own destiny for the Big 12 Championship game. And gets the Sooners to Morgantown in the regular season finale. – Jake Trotter
West Virginia quarterback Will Grier was handcuffed for the entire second half. But in the final seconds, they allowed him to beat them with a touchdown pass from 33 yards to 16 seconds from the end, then a winning conversion of 2 points. Texas can still compete in the Big 12 championship game. But this so-called escape season could well turn out, especially with a road trip to Texas Tech and a home battle with the rise of Iowa State on the bridge. – Trotter
Arizona State 38, No. 15, Utah 20
When the day began, Utah was clearly the favorite to win the Pac-12 South and a place at the Rose Bowl – or maybe another New Year's bowl – was easy to imagine. But after losing to Arizona State and seeing quarterback Tyler Huntley fail with what the Utes radio team reported as a broken collarbone, all bets are open. Arizona, ASU, USC, UCLA and Utes are all within reach. – Kyle Bonagura
Purdue 38, No. 16 Iowa 36
A 25-yard goal by Spencer Evans, with eight seconds to go, allowed the Hawkeyes to win their second consecutive defeat and their third Big Ten defeat, thus eliminating Iowa's control in its attempt. reach the match for the title Big Ten. The Hawkeyes, two weeks ago, looked like the team to beat in the West. They will need a lot of help now, starting with a home win next week over the Northwest. More pressing for Iowa, he was burned on Saturday by David Blough of Purdue for 333 yards and four touchdowns. Nate Stanley, of Iowa, regained some of his fitness a few weeks ago, but the Hawkeyes will win with a solid defense and match. And they ran for only 118 yards against the Boilermakers. – Mitch Sherman
No. 18 Mississippi State 45, Louisiana Tech 3
The Bulldogs are well off the season with two strong consecutive victories, sending the troubled US Conference foe without warning of danger in Starkville. Nick Fitzgerald scored 243 yards and three goals while MSU took a 31-3 lead at halftime. So, what does it mean in a broader context? Not much if Bulldogs can not make noise next week in the harshest environments. If you think that is too much to ask, remember that the state of Mississippi has played against Alabama in the span of a score twice over the last four years. – Mitch Sherman
No. 19 Syracuse 41, Wake Forest 24
The Orange team has had such a boom in the last three years, but one of the major differences this season is the improved ground game, which showed Saturday a dominant win over Wake Forest. Syracuse won five touchdowns by scoring four different goals, including two from Jarveon Howard. For the season, the Orange have scored 27 times on the field – a record since 2003 -. David M. Hale
Auburn 28, No. 20 Texas A & M 24
Last enemy of the SEC with a shot to repel the Tigers, A & M could not conclude the case, giving up two touchdowns in the last six minutes. The Aggies, after their worst performance of the season against the Mississippi State, allowed Jarrett Stidham to give Auburn victory with a victory at the end of the match in two parts. And now, the Aggies are leading the standings, with much of their momentum broken and hope for a first season of eight wins for Jimbo Fisher in doubt. – Mitch Sherman
No. 21 State NC 47, State of Florida 28
The biggest news for NC State was that it was getting a lot healthier for Florida State. Halfback Ricky Person, who scored three goals in the win, is one of the highlights of the injury. The ground game is much more dynamic with a healthy person, and the quest for 10 wins remains intact for the Wolfpack. – David M. Hale
# 22 Boston College 31, Virginia Tech 21
The Eagles' attack never seemed to slam well, but the ground game did enough damage and the defense did the rest. The British D dominated the second half, holding only Virginia Tech for a late TD, and the defensive front, led by Zach Allen and Wyatt Ray, battered the O line of the Hokies. This may be the recipe for surprise next week as British Columbia hosts Clemson in a game that will determine ACC Atlantic. – David M. Hale
No. 23 Fresno State 48, UNLV 3
In less than two years, Jeff Tedford has taken over a team that was 1-11 and is within reach of the New Year's bowl. Should Central Florida falter at one point or another, Bulldogs could potentially leap ahead of the self-proclaimed national champions and become the top ranked Group of 5 team. This is not a particularly strong year for the Mountain West, but Fresno State has dominated all conference games this season and is now preparing for what is likely to be its toughest test: a trip into the blue at Boise State. – Bonagura
No. 24 State of Iowa 27, Kansas 3
The Cyclones are a real pretender to play in the title game Big 12. Nothing about this rout of the Jayhawks, after a home win over TCU, did not tell us different. The state of Iowa used its The Brock Purdy-Hakeem Butler combination, for which few teams in the country would have an answer, would score 83 and 51 yards in the first eight minutes. After a perfect October month including two wins over two ranked teams, ISU has the tiebreaker over West Virginia and remains on a collision course with Texas during the 12th week for a battle that could send a team to Arlington on December 1st. – Mitch Sherman
Pitt 23, No. 25 Virginia 13
The Cavaliers' coastal division took a big hit after a disappointing home defeat against Pitt on Friday night. Virginia, who has struggled to slow down Pitt's race in recent seasons, has once again allowed Pitt to run around the field. Darrin Hall racked up more than 200 rushing yards, but it was only after an inexplicable third quarter pass penalty that kept Pitt alive, that the Panthers really took control of the match . Virginia lost several key defenders, including safety Juan Thornhill, so that did not help. But the undisciplined performance of the Cavaliers, with 10 penalties and a turnover either. Virginia progressed under Bronco Mendenhall, but the performance against Pitt showed that this program still had some way to go to find the type of consistency desired. – Andrea Adelson
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