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College football live scores, games, updates: Vanderbilt stuns Alabama in SEC thriller

College football live scores, games, updates: Vanderbilt stuns Alabama in SEC thriller
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With only one matchup between the top 25 teams on the schedule, this week looked like it might be a dud. But college football always delivers when you least expect it, and that was especially the case on Saturday.

A week after beating Georgia in a clash of SEC titans, No. 1 Alabama lost 40-35 to Vanderbilt in Nashville. The Commodores were 23.5 point underdogs, but never trailed in the surprising win. Vandy QB Diego Pavia was the hero, completing 16 of his 20 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns while also adding 49 yards rushing.

Elsewhere, No. 5 Georgia bounced back from its loss to Alabama by beating Auburn, and No. 2 Ohio State looked convincing in a loss to Iowa, with freshman Ryan Williams making another one-handed touchdown grab. No. 25 Texas A&M throttled No. 9 Missouri 41-10 earlier in the day in the only ranked-versus-ranked matchup.

Here are the games we'll be keeping a close eye on on Saturday. All times are Eastern and all odds are from BetMGM.

7:30 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: Tennessee -13.5 | Total 58.5

Tennessee's offense has produced highlights so far, but the defense has given up just 28 points in four games and the defensive line has proven to be one of the best in the SEC. It will be a big challenge for Arkansas' offense, which can be explosive when it doesn't turn the ball over.

10:30 p.m. | TV: ESPN | Line: Miami -10.5 | Overall: 54.5

Miami is learning what life is like in the new ACC as it heads west to visit the Bears for a late-night opener in Berkeley, which also hosts “GameDay.” Can Miami and Heisman quarterback hopeful Cam Ward hold on against a spirited Cal team that's off to a 3-1 start?

Live91 updates

  • Vanderbilt SHOCKS #1 Alabama 40-35!!!

    Surprise of the year, probably the biggest surprise in several years!

    Vanderbilt earns its first win over a No. 1 team in program history and first win over Alabama since 1984!

    Chaos in Nashville!

  • FIRST DOWN VANDERBILT! THIS WILL WORK!

    Diego Pavia runs for the first down and Alabama can't stop him now!

    It's time for the Commodores to kneel!

  • 2 minute break in Nashville

    Vanderbilt scores a crucial first down just before the two-minute intermission.

    Alabama still has two timeouts left, so another first down could seal the win for the Commodores.

  • touchdown Alabama!

    Bama converts a 4th-and-1 from the 2-yard line on a nifty reverse play to Ryan Williams.

    This isn't over yet!

    Vanderbilt 40, Alabama 35, 2:46 left.

  • TOUCHDOWN Vanderbilt!

    This could really happen!

    Diego Pavia with a quick rollout pass to Kamrean Johnson for the 6-yard TD pass.

    Vanderbilt leads the nation's No. 1 team by 12 points with 5:07 to play.

  • Final: Ole Miss 27, South Carolina 3

    Nice bounce back for the Rebels after last week's loss to Kentucky. Dominant defensive performance from start to finish.

  • Vanderbilt pushes sales!

    Vandy's Miles Capers sacks Jalen Milroe and throws the ball free.

    Commodore fall for it and take over the midfield!

  • Final: Georgia 31, Auburn 13

  • Vanderbilt kicks a FG

    Vandy's Brock Taylor hits a 33-yard kick for a 33-28 lead.

    10:35 a.m. to play Nashville.

  • Alabama answers with a TD!

    Superstar rookie WR Ryan Williams is back!

    He catches it in traffic and tiptoes down the sideline for a 58-yard TD catch.

    Vanderbilt 30, Alabama 28, late 3rd quarter.

  • Touchdown Vanderbilt!

    Diego Pavia throws a 36-yard TD pass to Junior Sherrill on 4th and 1!

    Sherrill pulled the gripper up by his fingertips ONLY.

    Vandy extended Alabama's lead to 30-21 in the third period.

  • Final: Indiana 41, Northwestern 24

    Indiana is 6-0 heading into the bye week. Best start since 1967 and first team in FBS to become bowl eligible. Take a bow, Hoosiers.

  • Final: Ohio State 35, Iowa 7

    The Buckeyes face their biggest challenge yet and have no trouble defeating the Hawkeyes. Will Howard completes blowout win with four TD passes.

  • Vanderbilt drove to midfield and had a receiver open on 3rd and Long but couldn't make the catch.

    Bama gets the ball back and has the chance to take the lead for the first time.

  • Iowa gets its first touchdown

    The Hawkeyes are finally on the field after Kaleb Johnson inbounds the ball from 28 yards.

    Ohio State 35, Iowa 7

  • Alabama TD!

    The Tide came out of halftime determined and quickly marched downfield to score a touchdown.

    Jalen Milroe runs the ball in from 14 meters away.

    Vanderbilt's lead fell to 23-21 in the third quarter.

  • Georgia touchdown!

    Carson Beck finds Dillon Bell in the end zone for his second touchdown pass of the day.

  • Ohio State adds another TD

    Will Howard connects with Emeka Egbuka for another touchdown – this time for three yards. It's Egbuka's third touchdown catch of the day.

  • End of third quarter: Georgia 21, Auburn 10

    As we return to the fourth quarter, the Tigers face a crucial four-and-two at midfield.

  • Georgia touchdown!

    The Bulldogs extended their lead to 21 on a short TD run by Trevor Etienne. It's his second touchdown of the day.

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