College football Week 9 rundown: Results, recaps from every Top 25 game
College football’s biggest teams continue their 2022 seasons during Saturday’s Week 9 action. Here’s a rundown of the day.
No. 1 Georgia 42, Florida 20
Briefly: Daijun Edwards and Kenny McIntosh ran for two touchdowns each, and Georgia pulled away from Florida. The Bulldogs looked to be in trouble when the Gators scored the first 17 points of the third quarter and turned a 28-3 deficit into a one-score game. But the Dawgs answered with consecutive touchdown drives to seal their 10th consecutive victory. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett threw for 316 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
One highlight to watch: Brock Bowers make a 73-yard touchdown catch off the tip.
No. 2 Ohio State 44, No. 13 Penn State 31
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Briefly: J.T. Tuimoloau had a strip sack to set up Ohio State for a separation-score in the fourth quarter and then a pick-6 to cap a spectacular performance by the defensive end as the Buckeyes erased a fourth-quarter deficit to beat Penn State.
One highlight to watch: Henderson breaks free for the go-ahead score.
No. 17 Kentucky at No. 3 Tennessee
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
TV: ESPN
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What to know: Tennessee boasts the nation’s No. 1 offense in yards per game (571.7) and points per game (50.1). It also has the No. 2 passing offense with 368.9 yards per game. Kentucky’s defense is allowing 16.4 points per game, tied for ninth nationally. It’s ranked No. 14 overall, allowing 295.4 yards per game. It’s also No. 14 in passing yards allowed per game with 178.3. — Mike Wilson, Knoxville News Sentinel
Michigan State at No. 4 Michigan
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: ABC
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What to know: Michigan has leaned on the ground game and ranks eighth in the nation in rushing yards per game (241.1). Blake Corum, firmly on the Heisman watch list, has 901 yards (6.2 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns. Michigan ranks sixth in points per game (42.7). The passing offense hasn’t been stellar, but hasn’t needed to be. J.J. McCarthy has flashed his elite skill set while showing he is willing to remain poised and take what the defense gives him. Expect the Spartans to continue to play more 4-3 against the run-dominant Wolverines. MSU remains among the nation’s worst in total defense (422.3, 104th), pass defense (269, 111th), third-down defense (43%, 105th) and yards per play (5.94, 102nd). — Chris Solari and Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press
No. 7 TCU 41, West Virginia 31
Briefly: Max Duggan threw three touchdown passes, Kendre Miller ran for 120 yards and a score and TCU used big plays on offense to beat West Virginia to remain unbeaten.
What to know: TCU takes lead on Emani Bailey touchdown run.
No. 8 Oregon 42 California 24
Briefly Bo Nix threw three touchdown passes and ran for three more scores to lead Oregon to a 42-24 victory over California for its seventh consecutive win. The Ducks broke open the game with three TDs in a span of less than seven minutes of game time spanning halftime and stayed unbeaten in Pac-12 play.
One highlight to watch: Nix drops it off to Noah Whittington, who does the rest to reach the end zone.
No. 22 Kansas State 48, No. 9 Oklahoma State 0
Briefly: Will Howard threw for 296 yards and four touchdowns, Deuce Vaughn ran for 158 yards and another score, and Kansas State dealt Oklahoma State its first shutout loss since 2009. The win keeps the Wildcats one game behind TCU in the Big 12 race.
One highlight to watch: Vaughn goes the distance for another K-State score.
Louisville 48, No. 10 Wake Forest 21
Briefly: Louisville forced six turnovers in the third quarter and seven in the game to lead to a shocking win against Wake Forest. Two of the turnovers were interceptions for touchdowns as the Cardinals overcame a 14-13 halftime deficit with 35 points in the third quarter and cruised to victory.
One highlight to watch: Kei’Trel Clark picks off Sam Hartman and goes the distance.
No. 11 Southern California at Arizona
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
TV: Pac-12 Network
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What to know: Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams could move back ahead of Bo Nix among Pac-12 quarterbacks with strong games against some of the weakest pass defenses in the Power Five. Arizona has allowed 14 touchdowns against two interceptions and ranks fourth from the bottom among Power Five in giving up 8.3 yards per pass attempt. After that, Colorado ranks 102nd nationally in giving up 15 passing scores despite facing just 200 attempts, more than just eight teams in the Power Five. — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY
No. 12 Mississippi at Texas AM
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: SEC Network
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What to know: Other than Mississippi State, no opponent has really thrown the ball with much success against Texas AM. A number of teams have rushed well against the Aggies, which plays into Ole Miss’ strength as the Power 5 team averaging the most rushing yards per game. But with running backs Zach Evans and Ulysses Bentley IV limited by injuries, there are questions about how sustainable the Rebels’ ground attack can be, especially if the Aggies stack the box and dare Ole Miss to throw into their vaunted secondary. Ole Miss has the statistical advantage in this one, given the way the Aggies have played over the last month. But Texas AM at its best does a lot of things well that could derail Ole Miss’ attack. — Nick Suss, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
Stanford at No. 15 UCLA
Kickoff: 10:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
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Notre Dame 41, No. 16 Syracuse 24
Briefly: Brandon Joseph returned an interception 29 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the game, tailback Audric Estimé rushed for 123 yards and scored twice in the fourth quarter to thwart a Syracuse rally, and Notre Dame defeated the Orange. The Fighting Irish have won five of six since opening the season with two losses and has 26 consecutive regular-season wins against ACC opponents.
One highlight to watch: Brandon Joseph gets Notre Dame out front early with interception return for touchdown.
No. 18 Illinois 26, Nebraska 9
Briefly: Chase Brown rushed for 149 yards and scored on consecutive series in the second quarter, helping Illinois beat Nebraska for the third year in a row. They won a sixth consecutive game for the first time since 2011. The Cornuskers lost quarterback Casey Thompson to an injury in the second quarter and dropped its 20th in a row against a Top 25 opponent. Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito was 20 of 22 for 179 yards and two touchdowns.
What to know: Devito hits Isaiah Williams for the first score of the game.
Central Florida 25, No. 19 Cincinnati 21
Briefly: RJ Harvey had a 17-yard touchdown run with 48 seconds remaining, sending Central Florida past Cincinnati. The loss was the first in American Athletic play for the Bearcats after a 19-game win streak. Harvey’s go-ahead TD capped a seven-play, 75-yard march directed by backup quarterback Mikey Keene. Cincinnati took a 21-18 lead with 3:04 remaining on Ryan Montgomery’s 39-yard touchdown run.
One highlight to watch: Harvey wins the game for Central Florida.
Pittsburgh at No. 21 North Carolina
Kickoff: 8 p.m.
TV: ACC Network
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What to know: North Carolina might be an absolute sieve defensively and even lucky to be 6-1, given those close wins against Appalachian State and Duke. But the Tar Heels can begin to climb up the Top 25 with wins in November against Wake Forest and North Carolina State and then be in position to make a huge leap in the playoff rankings with a win against Clemson in the ACC championship game. — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY
Missouri 23, No. 25 South Carolina 10
Briefly: Brady Cook ran for a touchdown and directed three long, first-half scoring drives as Missouri built a 17-0 lead on the way to its fourth consecutive win against South Carolina. Receiver Dominic Lovett had career highs with 10 catches for 148 yards while the Tigers’ defense had 11 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and held the Gamecocks to 203 total yards.
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