College football today – Week 13 updates, highlights, biggest moments and more
Written by ABC Audio ALL RIGHTS RESERVED on November 27, 2021
ESPN staff
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Rivalry Week! That’s right. It’s the last week of the regular season, and we’ve got rivalry games all over the place, which always puts an exclamation point on the season. Can Jim Harbaugh finally beat Ohio State? Can Oklahoma State take another step toward the College Football Playoff by taking down the Sooners?
Come back here throughout the day for the latest results, reaction and revelry from throughout the land.
There’s a recipe for beating every team. Granted, for some it’s basically “Butter the bread, place in skillet, put cheese on each slice,” and for others it’s the most complicated dessert in “Mary Berry’s Baking Bible.” But a recipe exists all the same.
We explored the Beating Georgia recipe a couple of weeks ago, and since Ohio State’s domination of Michigan State last week made the Buckeyes feel inevitable — and since most recent OSU-Michigan games have left us with the same feeling — it’s time to do the same for the Buckeyes.
Ohio State has obviously rounded into form. Head coach Ryan Day shuffled defensive playcalling responsibilities after a Week 2 loss to Oregon, and the Buckeyes have allowed just 15.4 points per game over their past eight contests. Meanwhile, their offense has easily been the best in FBS. When the receiver trio of Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Chris Olave is dialed in, you’re left with choices like “I don’t know, maybe try to force them to run the ball?” Then you remember that TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams average 7.4 yards per carry. Read more from Bill Connelly’s Week 13 preview (ESPN+).
To follow OSU-Michigan live, check this out.
Full schedule: All teams | Top 25
Plays of the day
We don’t really understand how Garrett Wilson scored this, so we’ll just be watching it over and over again.
YOU GOT MOSSED!!
GARRETT WILSON. MY GOODNESS. pic.twitter.com/SY2D2gwJ9j
— The Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) November 27, 2021
Rutgers is making plays today! Well, making at least one nice play, but that’s good enough.
RUTGERS BLOCKED THE EXTRA POINT AND RETURNED IT ALL THE WAY BACK FOR TWO
pic.twitter.com/vkZc3QYkvw
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 27, 2021
It’s not what you want
So, Liberty tried to catch Army off guard with this trick play, and well, did not.
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Liberty kicker Max Morgan attempts to fool Army with a pass instead of a kick, but his throw is intercepted by the Black Knights.
And Florida’s attempt also failed, but is considerably worst since it’s against rival FSU.
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A play after intercepting Florida State, Florida’s trick play falls into the hands of Seminoles DB Jammie Robinson for an interception.
Scene in the stands
They definitely got into in argument on the way home, right?
What a moment
pic.twitter.com/hiEf58BWm0— PFF College Football (@PFF_College) November 27, 2021
Best of Rivalry Week
Who knew Florida and Florida State fans could come together?
FSU & Florida fans find common ground: pic.twitter.com/821cctprC1
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 27, 2021
Alas, things on the field are still a bit testy.
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Florida and Florida State players nearly break out into a scuffle on the field prior to their heated rivalry match.
Note to referees: Don’t do this.
The New Mexico fans didn’t like that the ref said New Mexico State
— Action Network Colleges (@ActionColleges) November 26, 2021
Field stormings are all the rage this year. But Friday night brought out something we’re not sure we’ve seen before. Rushing the field as the road team. That’s what Washington State did after routing rival Washington 40-13 in the Apple Cup. Hope the Huskies don’t get fined for this one.
WASHINGTON STATE RUSHED WASHINGTON’S FIELD
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 27, 2021
Ohio State is always going the extra Xile whenever it faces Xichigan.
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— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 22, 2021
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— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 22, 2021
This is the best, or the worst, depending on whether you’re an Army or a Navy fan.
This doesn’t bode well for their military careers. Probably won’t even pass land nav at assessment. Thoughts and prayers for soldiers who get these Cherry LTs
Army cadets nab wrong goat in Navy mascot raid https://t.co/IpRAOuPfMk
— Airborne Heel (@abnheel) November 24, 2021
It’s all fun and games
Arkansas got back on its top-level trolling, and had some fun with the win over Missouri.
— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) November 26, 2021
Who you pic.twitter.com/yvF74kQ7nc
— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) November 26, 2021
And Reese has decided Alabama is going to win the Iron Bowl.
Reese picks the IRON BOWL!! @AuburnFootball @AlabamaFTBL @SECNetwork pic.twitter.com/SXm6cD87sS
— Laura Rutledge (@LauraRutledge) November 27, 2021
She said yes
During the biggest game of the year, one Michigan fan took a bigger chance than going for it on fourth down. And she said yes!
We have a proposal on the field before the game pic.twitter.com/ZGOuYpP5f0
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) November 27, 2021
NIL deal of the week
Josh Paschal, defender of decay, coming to the rescue.
It’s been great working with Steckler Pediatric Dentistry (@kykidsdentist) and the kids in the community with their oral health! I am the #DefenderOfDecay! @creativecaddie #ad pic.twitter.com/HT8OGg2Bx2
— Joshua Paschal (@JPaschalx) November 23, 2021
For more on perhaps the NIL deal of the year, check this out.
GameDay antics
Desmond Howard received a warm welcome at the Michigan hockey game.
Welcome home, Des
(via @umichhockey) pic.twitter.com/MXq8muIts8
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) November 27, 2021
And Lee Corso’s pick is …
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Lee Corso makes his headgear pick for the Big Ten rivalry matchup between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 5 Michigan.
For all the best signs, check this out.
Latest threads
Miami is going with this classic ensemble.
Icey threads this Saturday in Durham
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) November 23, 2021
And here’s Cincinnati’s uniform.
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕥.#Bearcats pic.twitter.com/JfTgOL3xoC
— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) November 24, 2021
