In a wild Week 11 slate, No. 16 Ole Miss took down No. 3 Georgia and undefeated No. 4 Miami was stunned by unranked Georgia Tech.
Here is a recap of today’s biggest games.
No. 16 Ole Miss takes down No. 3 Georgia, 28-10
The Ole Miss Rebels have taken down the Georgia Bulldogs, 28-10.
This is the Bulldogs’ first loss against a team other than Alabama since Nov. 7, 2020, when they lost to Florida. Kirby Smart’s team was 48-0 the past four seasons against teams other than Alabama heading into this game.
The Rebels picked up arguably the biggest win in the Lane Kiffin era in what was likely a must-win matchup for Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff hopes.
Georgia jumped out to a 7-0 lead after intercepting Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart on the third play of the game, but the Bulldogs’ offense was stifled after the opening score, recording just 69 total yards in the first half.
The Georgia defense was able to hold the Rebels out of the endzone, as Ole Miss settled for three field goals in the first half.
But the story of the game was the Rebels defense, holding the Georgia offense under 250 total yards in the whole game. The Bulldogs were averaging over 430 total yards of offense entering this game. The Rebels sacked Georgia quarterback Carson Beck five times and recorded nine tackles for loss, smothering the Bulldogs all night.
Ole Miss (8-2, 4-2 SEC) picks up a much-needed win, and the Rebels’ playoff hopes remain firmly intact. Ole Miss is now right in the middle of the race for the SEC with only Florida and Mississippi State left on its schedule.
Georgia (8-2, 5-2 SEC) drops its second conference loss, and the Bulldogs will likely need a win against No. 7 Tennessee to stay in the hunt for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Georgia Tech stuns No. 4 Miami
A homecoming to remember. Georgia Tech upset No. 4 Miami, 28-23, to snap the Hurricanes’ undefeated streak and become bowl eligible.
The Yellow Jackets raced out of the gate, literally. On the second play of scrimmage, running back Jamal Haynes broke out for a 65-yard run, resulting in a rushing touchdown two plays later.
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Georgia Tech (6-4 overall, 4-3 ACC) led Miami at halftime, 14-10. However, the Hurricanes have been the definition of a second half team this season, outscoring opponents by 158 points after the break.
But Georgia Tech kept up stride-for-stride with Miami, as each team scored two touchdowns in the second half. The Yellow Jackets led 28-23 with two minutes left.
And eventually, Georgia Tech put the final nail in the coffin after forcing Miami quarterback and Heisman contender Cam Ward to fumble with the game on the line.
CAM WARD FUMBLES IT AND GEORGIA TECH RECOVERS!!!
— College Football Report (@CFBRep) November 9, 2024
Forcing three turnovers on downs earlier in the contest, the forced fumble capped a high-level defensive performance for Georgia Tech. They held college football’s highest-scoring team to 23 points.
The loss knocks Miami (9-1, 5-1) off the top of ACC standings and opens the door for other conference teams to challenge.
Kansas upsets No. 17 Iowa State in high-scoring battle
Kansas pulled off a thrilling 45-36 upset over No. 17 Iowa State on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Jayhawks surged early, leading 31-13 at halftime, with quarterback Jalon Daniels making a major impact through the air and on the ground. Running back Devin Neal set a school record for career rushing yards — he stands at 3,951 yards — adding to Kansas’ potent offensive display with a pair of touchdowns.
Despite a late push from Iowa State, highlighted by two fourth-quarter touchdown passes from Rocco Becht, Kansas sealed the victory with a decisive 25-yard pick-six by cornerback Mello Dotson. The Cyclones struggled defensively, allowing Kansas to amass 532 total yards, including 295 passing yards from Daniels.
Jaylin Noel led Iowa State’s offense with eight catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Kansas’ early lead. Kansas moves to 3-6 on the season, while Iowa State drops to 7-2, snapping its bid for a perfect conference finish.
No. 8 Indiana holds off Michigan, makes school history
No. 8 Indiana hung on to beat Michigan, 20-15, to remain undefeated and improve to 10-0 for the first time in school history.
A down-to-the-wire affair didn’t look like it was in the cards at halftime. Although the Wolverines got on the board first, the Hoosiers responded with back-to-back touchdowns and a field goal before the end of the break.
By halftime, Indiana led 17-3 at home and held Michigan to 94 total yards.
The two switched mojos in the second half, leading to the Wolverines making things interesting. Michigan scored 12 unanswered points, and had the opportunity to complete the comeback with less than three minutes left.
However, the Wolverines couldn’t convert on 4th and 10, gaining nine yards on Peyton O’Leary’s diving catch.
Improving to 10-0 overall and 7-0 in conference play, the Hoosiers sit atop the standings alongside Oregon. They still have to face Ohio State on Nov. 23, who are 5-1, for a possible spot in the Big Ten championship game. Michigan falls to 5-5 and awaits its matchup against Northwestern on Nov. 23, where it hopes to reach bowl eligibility.