College Football Week 12: Top 25 Scores and Highlights

Week 12 of the 2024 college football season saw several key matchups involving top-ranked teams. Here are the highlights from the top 25 games.

No. 1 Oregon maintained its top spot with a narrow 16-13 victory over Wisconsin. The game, played at Camp Randall Stadium, was closely contested, with Oregon’s undefeated season still intact[4].

No. 2 Ohio State dominated Northwestern 31-7 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Buckeyes’ strong performance solidified their position in the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings[2].

No. 3 Texas secured a 20-17 win against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. This victory helped Texas climb in the CFP rankings[2].

No. 4 Penn State defeated Purdue 24-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Penn State’s consistent performance keeps them in the top four of the CFP rankings[2].

No. 6 BYU remained undefeated with a 31-28 win over Kansas at LaVell Edwards Stadium. BYU’s perfect season continues to impress[4].

In a highly anticipated matchup, No. 7 Tennessee fell to No. 12 Georgia 24-20 at Sanford Stadium. This loss impacts Tennessee’s standing in the CFP rankings[2].

No. 8 Notre Dame easily handled Virginia 38-10 at Notre Dame Stadium. The Fighting Irish continue to assert their dominance[2].

No. 10 Alabama had a commanding 49-7 victory over Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama’s strong defense and offense were on full display[2].

No. 13 Boise State beat San Jose State 41-24 at CEFCU Stadium, maintaining their position in the top 15[2].

No. 14 SMU defeated Boston College 38-21 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. SMU’s win solidifies their spot in the CFP rankings[2].

No. 15 Texas A&M overwhelmed New Mexico State 45-10 at Kyle Field, reinforcing their position in the top 15[2].

No. 16 Kansas State edged Arizona State 24-21 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, securing a crucial win[2].

No. 17 Colorado beat Utah 24-17 at Folsom Field, continuing their strong season[2].

No. 18 Washington State dominated New Mexico 45-17 at University Stadium, showcasing their offensive prowess[2].

No. 19 Louisville defeated Stanford 38-14 at Stanford Stadium, marking another win for the Cardinals[2].

No. 20 Clemson lost to Pittsburgh 24-21 at Acrisure Stadium, a surprising upset in the ACC[2].

No. 22 LSU narrowly beat Florida 24-20 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, securing a crucial SEC win[2].

No. 25 Tulane defeated Navy 31-24 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, keeping their season on track[2].