Crystal Pouncey
Oct 08, 2023 - 03:30

'College Football Scores and Updates: Alabama vs Texas A&M, Washington State at UCLA and More'

No. 12 Oklahoma wins in final seconds against No. 3 Texas in thrilling Red River Showdown. Alabama and Georgia face tough matchups.

On Saturday, there were four highly anticipated matchups between ranked teams, and the early game between No. 12 Oklahoma and No. 3 Texas certainly lived up to the hype. In a thrilling finish, Dillon Gabriel led Oklahoma on a 75-yard drive in the final seconds to secure a 34-30 victory over Texas in the Red River Showdown.

But that's not all - there are more exciting games to look forward to in the SEC. No. 11 Alabama will be facing Texas A&M in College Station, while top-ranked Georgia will be hosting undefeated Kentucky. And let's not forget about other teams like No. 9 USC, No. 10 Notre Dame, and No. 13 Washington State, who could find themselves in tricky situations against their opponents.

Speaking of Alabama, they seem to be finding their identity after their loss to Texas and the impressive performance against USF. They have been relying heavily on their running game and defense to secure victories. As for Texas A&M, they had a disappointing 5-7 record last year and suffered an ugly loss to Miami earlier this season. However, they have bounced back with three consecutive wins, despite losing their starting quarterback. Backup Max Johnson has stepped up, although turnovers have been an issue.

The game between Georgia and Kentucky is one to watch. Georgia, the two-time defending national champion, is currently on a 22-game winning streak and has won 32 straight regular-season games. However, they haven't been as dominant in the early part of this season. On the other hand, Kentucky is undefeated at 5-0 and ranked No. 20 in the country. While they have had some shaky moments against lower-level competition, they showcased their potential with a dominant win over Florida last week, thanks to an outstanding performance from Ray Davis. Can Kentucky carry that momentum and potentially pull off an upset against top-ranked Georgia?

So, mark your calendars for these exciting matchups and get ready for a weekend filled with intense football action. Will we see more last-minute heroics like we did in the Red River Showdown? Only time will tell.