Live college football scores, games, updates: South Carolina at Alabama, Clemson at Wake Forest and more

It will be almost impossible for Week 7 to match the chaos of Week 6, but the slate is full of exciting matchups.

This will be the first matchup of the season between the top three ranked teams, with the No. 1 team in the country facing off in a famous neutral rivalry game. The day should be lively.

Here are the matchups we'll be watching closely on Saturday. Follow all the action live below.

Time: 3:30 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: Texas -14.5 | Overall: 50.5

Both teams begin their Cotton Bowl rivalry game outside of the bye weeks. The Longhorns moved to the top of the AP Top 25 after the Alabama loss and Quinn Ewers is back in the starting lineup. Oklahoma will start true freshman Michael Hawkins for the second straight season. If the Sooners want to pull off an upset, Hawkins needs to be fantastic and the running game needs to get on track.

Time: 3:30 p.m. | TV: CBS | Line: Penn State -5.5 | Overall: 50.5

This game lost some of its luster after the Trojans lost to Minnesota last week. This dropped them out of the top 25 and reduced their chances of winning the Big Ten. However, it could still be a dangerous game for Penn State. Penn State's offense looked much better in 2024 after an offseason coordinator change, and the defense allowed 12 or fewer points in four of its five games.

Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: NBC | Line: Ohio State -3.5 | Overall: 52.5

The marquee game of the weekend should be a breeze. Opposing defenses have not yet solved OSU's two-headed rushing attack and a passing game featuring all-world freshman Jeremiah Smith. If the game comes down to quarterback play, Oregon could have the edge. Will Howard has been solid for the Buckeyes, but Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel leads the country in completion percentage and has thrown for 1,449 yards.

Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: Ole Miss -3.5 | Overall: 63.5

This game has the makings of a shootout. The Rebels average 44 points per game while LSU scores over 35 points per game. QB Jaxson Dart has already thrown for 2,100 yards and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier has thrown for 1,652 yards and 15 touchdowns in five games. The Tigers were eliminated in Week 6, while the Rebels rebounded from their first loss with a blowout win over South Carolina.

Time: 10:15 p.m. | TV: ESPN | Line: Kansas State -4 | Overall: 56.5

Kansas State is a good benchmark for the Buffaloes' seemingly improved roster. The team has already matched its 2023 win total and is just two wins away from bowl eligibility. The biggest test for Colorado will be their defense up front. Against the Buffaloes, teams average over 150 rushing yards per game and KSU RB DJ Giddens and QB Avery Johnson each average 7.3 yards per carry.

Live18 updates

Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 7:13pm GMT+2

Rutgers deep ball

Meanwhile, in Piscataway, the Scarlet Knights look to extend Wisconsin's early lead and just hit this deep shot.
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 7:04pm GMT+2

Clemson strikes again!

Clemson's Kylon Griffin intercepted a pass from Wake Forest QB Hank Bachmeier just two plays later and the Tigers are AGAIN in the end zone after Phil Mafah made a short run.

What a quick turnaround for Clemson!
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 6:58pm GMT+2

Clemson gets to the point

The Tigers responded in due course with a long drive of their own, capped off by a 22-yard touchdown pass from Cade Klubnik to Antonio Williams.

It's 7-7 in Winston-Salem.
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 6:54pm GMT+2

Wake Forest defeated Clemson 7-0

Meanwhile, the Demon Deacons are first on the field looking to knock off No. 10 Clemson.
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 6:39pm GMT+2

Hawkeyes strike first in Iowa City

After blocking a field goal attempt early in the first quarter, the Hawkeyes are now first on the field with a short TD run from Kaleb Johnson.
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 6:33pm GMT+2

Army is still undefeated and hosts UAB this week. QB Bryson Daily just delivered that highlight-reel stiff arm and sprinted into the end zone as the Cadets took an early lead against Trent Dilfer's Blazers.
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 6:30pm GMT+2

The Hawkeyes will try to bounce back from a tough loss to Ohio State with a home game against Big Ten newcomer Washington.

This will definitely help.
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 6:17pm GMT+2

Bama scores quickly

A week after their shocking upset loss to Vanderbilt, the Crimson Tide got off to a good start against South Carolina.

The first drive of the game went 75 yards in nine plays and was capped by this TD run by Jalen Milroe.
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 6:10pm GMT+2

We're starting our first wave of games today!

Since there are no standout games this morning, we'll be hopping around a bit and posting updates from around the country.
Sat, October 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. GMT+2

What to Watch: Guide to Watching College Football in Week 7

Here are the best games from Week 7 of college football. (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports)
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 5:55pm GMT+2

Deion Sanders again expresses his displeasure with late kickoffs: “How stupid is that?”

Click on the photo above to read the story. (Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 5:51pm GMT+2

For Ryan Day and Ohio State, expectations have reached their peak and the pressure is mounting with a matchup in Oregon

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Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 5:47pm GMT+2

LSU-Ole Miss Magnolia Bowl opens the core of the SEC schedule

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Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 5:43pm GMT+2

How Clemson's “windshield mentality” — and some timely surprises — put the Tigers in prime position for a playoff berth

Click on the photo above to read the story. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 5:40pm GMT+2

No. 1 Texas coach Steve Sarkisian announces Quinn Ewers will face No. 19 Oklahoma

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Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 5:36pm GMT+2

Colorado's Shilo Sanders will return against No. 18 Kansas State

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Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 5:33pm GMT+2

Heisman watch: Dillon Gabriel has a chance to make a big statement against Ohio State

Who is on the Heisman watch list ahead of Week 7? (Stefan Milic/Yahoo Sports)
Sat Oct 12, 2024 at 5:30pm GMT+2

Good morning folks and welcome to our Week 7 college football live tracker!

We're still about 30 minutes away from the first wave of games kicking off, so catch up on what's been happening this week in the meantime.