The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide delivered a thrilling victory over the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, winning 41-34 in a game marked by dramatic momentum swings. Alabama surged to an impressive 28-0 lead early in the second quarter, capitalizing on Georgia’s mistakes, including two interceptions thrown by quarterback Carson Beck. At halftime, Alabama held a commanding 30-7 advantage.
However, the second half saw a remarkable turnaround as Georgia mounted a comeback, scoring three consecutive touchdowns to take a 34-33 lead with just 2:31 remaining. On the next play, Alabama’s quarterback Jalen Milroe connected with freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams for a stunning 75-yard touchdown, reclaiming the lead. Williams showcased impressive agility to evade defenders and secure the score. Beck’s efforts to rally Georgia were thwarted by a third interception in the end zone, sealing Alabama’s victory and improving their record to 4-0, while Georgia fell to 3-1.
In other action, No. 1 Texas cruised to a 35-13 win against Mississippi State, with quarterback Arch Manning showcasing his talent by completing 26 of 31 passes for 324 yards and two touchdowns. The Longhorns, now 5-0, navigated several penalties but maintained composure for their first SEC victory.
Meanwhile, the Kentucky Wildcats achieved a stunning 20-17 upset over No. 6 Ole Miss, marking their highest-ranked road win since 1977. Kentucky’s defense stifled Ole Miss’s offense, and they secured the win with a decisive fourth-down conversion on their final drive, despite a missed game-tying field goal attempt by Ole Miss.
Lastly, No. 12 Michigan held off a late comeback from Minnesota, winning 27-24. Michigan initially led 24-3 but faced a surge from the Golden Gophers, who rallied for three fourth-quarter touchdowns. A controversial penalty helped Michigan preserve their lead, allowing them to secure the victory in front of a packed crowd.