College Football Week 13: Upsets, Rivalry Thrills, and championship Implications Unfold
Week 13 of the college football season delivered a slate of dramatic contests, highlighted by significant upsets and crucial victories impacting conference championship races and bowl projections. Several Power Five programs secured their places in conference title games, while others saw their postseason hopes diminished in a weekend filled with compelling action across the nation.
This pivotal week served as a final regular-season push for teams vying for College Football Playoff contention and coveted bowl bids. Results dramatically reshaped the landscape, setting the stage for championship weekend showdowns and intensifying the debate surrounding the final four playoff spots. The outcomes will dictate not only conference champions but also the trajectory of programs heading into the offseason.
Key Results & Highlights:
* Georgia Defeats Georgia Tech, 31-23: The Georgia Bulldogs completed an undefeated regular season, overcoming a late challenge from Georgia tech in their annual rivalry game. Quarterback Carson Beck threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns.
* Michigan Clinches Big Ten East Title with 30-24 Win Over Ohio State: Michigan secured its place in the Big Ten Championship Game with a hard-fought victory over Ohio State in Ann Arbor. Blake Corum rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown. The win sparked controversy due to allegations of sign-stealing.
* Washington Secures Pac-12 Championship Berth with 56-51 Victory Over Oregon State: Michael Penix Jr. threw for 367 yards and six touchdowns as Washington narrowly defeated Oregon State in a high-scoring affair, earning a spot in the Pac-12 Championship Game.
* Florida State Overcomes Florida, 24-15: Florida State finished the regular season undefeated, defeating Florida in the Sunshine State rivalry. Quarterback Jordan Travis accounted for two touchdowns before suffering a leg injury.
* Oklahoma wins Bedlam, 49-41, Over Oklahoma State: Dillon Gabriel threw for 451 yards and five touchdowns as Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State in what coudl be the final scheduled Bedlam game for the foreseeable future.
* Alabama Defeats Auburn,27-24: Alabama secured a spot in the SEC Championship Game with a narrow Iron Bowl victory over Auburn. Jalen Milroe threw for 151 yards and four touchdowns.
* Louisville Wins Against Kentucky, 38-33: Louisville defeated Kentucky in the Governor’s Cup rivalry game. Quarterback Jack Plummer threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns.
* Oregon Defeats Oregon State, 31-7: Bo Nix threw for 367 yards and two touchdowns as Oregon defeated Oregon state.
Looking Ahead:
Conference championship games will take place the weekend of December 1-2, with the winners positioning themselves for potential College Football Playoff berths. The Playoff selection show is scheduled for December 3,where the final four teams will be announced,setting the stage for the postseason culminating in the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 8,2024.