College football Week 12: Results, CFP rankings, highlights, recap

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier has just 43 passing yards at the break. No. 7 Texas Tech in control against No. 8 BYU The Red Raiders lead 13-0 at the break in Lubbock as the Texas Tech defense has completely stifled the Cougar offensive attack. Montana's Korbin Hendrix goes full extension for this touchdown grab down the left sideline. The Hoosiers improved to 10-0 overall on the season, while Penn State falls to 3-6.

Texas opened the game with a field goal, but Georgia quickly answered as Gunner Stockton hit Noah Thomas for two first-half touchdowns as the Bulldogs lead the Longhorns 14-3 at the break. Chambliss hit De’Zhaun Stribling for a 43-yard strike, but Lagway fired back with a 57-yard touchdown to J. DJ Lagway’s rushing score and a short Jaden Baugh touchdown flipped the momentum.

Safety Peyton Bowen opened the scoring with an 80-yard pick-six, and Isaiah Sategna’s 42-yard punt return set up an early field goal for a 10-0 lead. No. 11 Oklahoma capitalized on three Alabama turnovers and a dominant defensive performance, fending off the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide 23-21. Reed Harris finished with 142 receiving yards and a score, while Lewis Bond broke Zay Flowers’ program record for career receptions as part of an eight-catch, 106-yard day. Dylan Lonergan threw for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and BC rode explosive plays throughout the afternoon.

• The Sooners finished with 20 of their 23 points coming directly from defense or special teams.
• Missouri finally answered with a 4-yard touchdown run by Jamal Roberts midway through the quarter, but A&M’s creativity swung momentum right back.
• Georgia controlled this game from start to finish, never leaving the game in doubt, converting an onside kick in the fourth quarter with the lead.
• Daniels accounted for 273 total yards and two touchdowns for the Jayhawks, who controlled much of the game but couldn’t seal the win.
• The rankings are from the College Football Playoff selection committee.

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Still, they held a 7-6 lead at halftime after a methodical 91-yard TD drive in second quarter. It was a sloppy first half for the Wolverines, who missed two field goals and lost a fumble. The Bulls’ offense woke up in the second half, beginning with a third quarter touchdown to cut the deficit to eight points. But the Texas A&M that came out in the first half was NOT the same one that we had seen all season.

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Aidan Birr converted a 23-yard field goal with 11 seconds left to give Tech its only lead of the fourth quarter. After the UCLA score, Lorenzo Styles Jr., took the UCLA kickoff 100 yards into the end zone. Gunnar Stockton went for 229 yards, four passing touchdowns and a rushing score.

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These could have serious playoff implications for the conference. Click or tap the games below to see full stats from each game. The rankings are from the κομμωτηριο ηλιουπολη College Football Playoff selection committee. The Bulls put together a TD drive on the ensuing possession, but failed the two-point conversion as the No. 24 team trails Navy 14-9.

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Running back Dierre Hill Jr. extended Oregon’s advantage midway through the second quarter, bursting through a hole on the left side for a 19-yard touchdown. The Hawkeyes marched 72 yards on a drive capped by Mark Gronowski’s 3-yard touchdown keeper, cutting Oregon’s lead to one. Owens finished with two touchdowns and over 100 rushing yards. After a Missouri field goal cut the lead to 14, the sophomore running back burst through the middle for a 57-yard touchdown, then added a 1-yard score late to seal the win. The Badgers overcame the early loss of starting quarterback Danny O’Neil, with true freshman Carter Smith rushing for a score in relief. Pavia was stopped on fourth-and-1 late in regulation, but the Commodores’ offense delivered in OT, and the defense sealed it when Daniels’ fourth-down pass sailed high.

Turbo Richard added 141 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 43-yard burst that briefly put BC ahead 34–33 with four minutes remaining. The Red Radiers put together one long touchdown drive at the end of the first quarter as Behren Morton found his big receiver in the back of the end zone. The Nittany Lions hold a lead with six minutes to play in the fourth quarter after Nick Singleton bobbed and weaved for this 19-yard go ahead touchdown. Indiana’s defense kept the Hoosiers within striking distance, holding Penn State to just 93 rushing yards and forcing two turnovers. But the Hawkeyes responded behind quarterback Mark Gronowski, who completed a 38-yard strike to Jacob Gill before finding DJ Vonnahme for a 3-yard touchdown to pull within 9-7.

No. 9 Notre Dame rolling against No. 22 Pitt The Irish are cruising against the Panthers in Pittsburgh, up 21-3 after 30 minutes. The Hoosiers only led by three at half, but Curt Cignetti's squad has stepped on the gas in the second half, now leading 31-7 late in the fourth quarter. Heisman contender Fernando Mendoza sets the new single-season passing touchdown record for Indiana with his 30th of the season against Wisconsin.

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The 9-0 Aggies came into this game looking to continue their dominance and even try to jump Indiana in the CFP rankings with a big win over a struggling South Carolina team. Carlos Hernandez picks up the fumble and runs it 50 yards for the touchdown for @WakeFB 😱 pic.twitter.com/ergxBOL7aj Carry 'em into the end zone @John_Mateer4 🔄 pic.twitter.com/oLd5mlbi1U The Sooners finished with 20 of their 23 points coming directly from defense or special teams. Sophomore running back Daniel Hill scored twice, helping the Tide briefly take a lead in the third quarter. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson recovered from the early pick, finishing with 292 yards and a touchdown, but his two turnovers loomed large.

Arizona’s defense held strong late, forcing Jalon Daniels’ desperation heave to fall incomplete as time expired. The drive was punctuated by Craig’s burst through the middle for his second touchdown of the day. On the next Navy possession, the Irish turned it over on downs in Navy territory, then scored on their next play to take a lead in the third quarter. No. 10 Notre Dame is rolling against Navy, thanks in large part to RB Jeremiyah Love's 91 rushing yards and two TDs. An 88-yard punt return TD from Carlos Hernandez and three field goals were enough to upset the Cavaliers, whose offense could not muster a touchdown despite totaling 327 yards. But that will likely change next week, as the Demon Deacons storm into Charlottesville and play spoiler, dealing a huge blow to UVA's playoff hopes.