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College football scores, games, updates: Georgia at Alabama, Illinois at Penn State and more

College football scores, games, updates: Georgia at Alabama, Illinois at Penn State and more
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The biggest game of the season (so far) is just around the corner.

No. 2 Georgia will face No. 4 Alabama on Saturday night in the first top-five matchup of the season. It's the last of four ladder matches in Week 5.

However, the biggest result of the day may have been achieved early on Saturday. Kentucky took on No. 6 Ole Miss in Oxford and stunned the Rebels 20-17 in a back-and-forth duel that ended with a missed field goal that would have tied the game.

Later in the day, No. 21 Oklahoma received a late pick 6 to set up a comeback win against Auburn and earn its first SEC victory. No. 16 Notre Dame also earned a decisive victory by holding off No. 15 Louisville while Colorado defeated UCF on the road.

Here are the biggest games remaining. Follow along as we break down all the action below.

Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: NBC | Line: Penn State -18 | Overall: 47.5

The Illini defeated previously undefeated Nebraska in overtime in Week 4, marking just the third time since 1951 that Illinois has won its first four games. A big reason for this is the improved play of former Ole Miss QB Luke Altmyer. Can he keep up on the road against Penn State? Against the Nittany Lions, opposing QBs only average 144 yards per game.

Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: Georgia -1.5 | Overall: 48.5

This clash of perennial playoff teams features two Heisman contenders at quarterback. No QB is responsible for more TDs per game than Alabama's Jalen Milroe, and Carson Beck was considered the favorite for the award for much of the offseason. Beck's 2024 season hasn't lived up to the Heisman hype, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see Beck have a big game.

Time: 10pm | TV: FS1 | Line: Boise State -7.5 | Total: 64.5

Washington State is on the precipice of the AP Top 25 after a 4-0 start with wins over Texas Tech and Washington, and QB John Mateer is the winner. But the Cougars' defense is allowing nearly five yards per carry – that's an appetizing statistic for Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty, who leads the country with an average of 10.5 yards per carry. There's a reason he's the non-QB with the best Heisman odds (+2000) at BetMGM.

Live124 updates

  • Halftime: Illinois 7, Penn State 7

    The Illini will likely be seething with anger after giving the ball away at the end of the half. They have a real chance to go into the break at 14-7. Instead, it's still tied and PSU will get the ball first in the second half.

  • Alabama gets another INT!

    Painful sequence for Georgia, which just got a big defensive stop on 4th-and-1.

    Carson Beck throws an interception to Jihaad Campbell on the very next play and Bama is back in business.

    Those are two tips for Beck, who is having a brutal day so far.

  • One-handed TD catch alert!

    Meanwhile, Jeremiah Smith is doing things like that for Ohio State tonight.

  • Disaster ownership for Illinois

    Oh my God. The Illini just had a disastrous finish to a possession after running it all the way to the goal line. A shotgun blast flew up, but they were able to recover him. But Illinois just kept going back with penalties and eventually settled for a 45-yard field goal attempt, which David Olano missed.

    Bret Bielema and Co. won't be happy with how this possession ended. There is less than a minute left in halftime.

  • Georgia is on the board!

    This was a much-needed result for the Bulldogs.

    Trevor Etienne runs the ball in from 7 yards out and Alabama's lead decreases to 28-7.

  • Nick Saban loves this…we think

    The former Alabama coach remains professional. After all, he is now a member of the media.

  • Alabama scores again!

    Jalen Milroe makes it down the sideline for a 36-yard touchdown run, and the loss is in Tuscaloosa.

    Alabama 28, Georgia 0, early in the 2nd quarter. Who saw this coming?

  • PSU misses FG

    After a long drive puts the Nittany Lions within range of a 40-yard field goal attempt, PSU kicker Sander Sahaydak misses the ball wide left.

    It's still 7-7 with five minutes left in the first half.

  • ANOTHER Alabama TD!

    Germie Bernard takes advantage of the interception with a 7-yard touchdown run.

    Alabama leads Georgia 21-0. It's still the first quarter.

  • Alabama interception!

    Bama's Domani Jackson picks up Georgia QB Carson Beck with a short pass into the flat.

    This is Georgia's first turnover of the season, and this couldn't be a better star for the Tide!

  • Meanwhile, the Illini and Nittany Lions exchange punts after back-to-back shots on goal to open the game in Happy Valley.

    With just under 11 minutes left in the second half, Penn State will have the ball back at its own 7-yard line.

  • touchdown Alabama!

    Jalen Milroe dropped a perfect pass to Jam Miller for a 16-yard score, capping an 84-yard drive.

    What a start for the Tide, who quickly led 14-0 against Georgia.

  • Georgia must punt on its first drive after an offensive pass interference penalty on Dominic Lovett halted momentum. It looked like a clear goal kick from Lovett.

  • Alabama starts with a TD!

    QB Jalen Milroe takes the ball into his own hands from seven meters away. That's the first TD Georgia has allowed this season, and Bama only needed one drive.

  • Touchdown Penn State!

    Tyler Warren jumps into the end zone for a 3-yard score. Nice answer for the Nittany Lions to tie the game.

    Penn State 7, Illinois 7. 1st quarter

  • Georgia vs. Alabama is here!

    Georgia wins the toss and shifts. Alabama will start with the ball.

    Let's start with the game of the year so far.

  • Touchdown Illinois!

    The Illini strike first, and fast! QB Luke Altmyer finds Carson Goda for a 4-yard touchdown.

  • Final: Colorado 48, UCF 21

    The Buffs left no doubt here and beat the Knights in impressive fashion.

  • Arch Manning and No. 1 Texas are rolling

    While Quinn Ewers missed another game with an injury, Arch Manning threw for 324 yards and two TDs as Texas handily defeated Mississippi State in its first SEC game.

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