Kentucky Shocks Ole Miss in Oxford: College Football Scores, Game Highlights & Updates
No. 2 Georgia heads to Tuscaloosa to face No. 4 Alabama in the first top-five showdown of the year, set for Saturday night. This highly anticipated matchup is the final ranked clash in a packed Week 5 schedule.
However, the biggest upset of the day may have happened earlier. Kentucky traveled to Oxford and stunned No. 6 Ole Miss with a 20-17 victory in a thrilling back-and-forth contest that ended with a missed field goal by the Rebels, which would have sent the game to overtime.
Here’s a breakdown of the day's key matchups:
No. 15 Louisville at No. 16 Notre Dame
Time: 3:30 p.m. | TV: Peacock | Line: Notre Dame -6 | Total: 45.5
Last season, Louisville secured a significant home victory over Notre Dame. This year, the Cardinals could be even better. QB Tyler Shough, formerly with Oregon and Texas Tech, has been impressive, completing over 68% of his passes with eight touchdowns and no interceptions. Meanwhile, Notre Dame is relying heavily on QB Riley Leonard to balance their potent rushing attack, despite battling injuries on the offensive line.
No. 19 Illinois at No. 9 Penn State
Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: NBC | Line: Penn State -18 | Total: 47.5
Illinois is riding high after defeating previously undefeated Nebraska in overtime during Week 4, marking just the third time since 1951 that the Illini have opened the season 4-0. A big part of their success is the improved play of former Ole Miss QB Luke Altmyer. However, he faces a daunting task as Penn State’s defense has held opposing QBs to an average of just 144 passing yards per game.
No. 2 Georgia at No. 4 Alabama
Time: 7:30 p.m. | TV: ABC | Line: Georgia -1.5 | Total: 48.5
This heavyweight battle between two playoff contenders showcases two Heisman-hopeful quarterbacks. Alabama's Jalen Milroe is leading the country in touchdowns per game, while Georgia's Carson Beck was an early Heisman favorite heading into the season. Though Beck hasn’t quite hit that mark yet, he's capable of delivering a breakout performance in this pivotal game.
Washington State at No. 25 Boise State
Time: 10 p.m. | TV: FS1 | Line: Boise State -7.5 | Total: 64.5
Washington State is knocking on the door of the AP Top 25 after a strong 4-0 start, including victories over Texas Tech and Washington. QB John Mateer has been lighting up defenses, but the Cougars are struggling against the run, allowing nearly five yards per carry. Boise State’s RB Ashton Jeanty, who leads the nation with an impressive 10.5 yards per carry, is poised for a big game, and he has the best non-QB Heisman odds (+2000) at BetMGM.
