Fox News Digital Sports’ college football winners and losers: Week 12
College football fans were treated to another exciting week in the 2024 season, with some expected outcomes and a few surprises along the way. Teams like Oregon, Ohio State, Texas, Penn State, Alabama, and Notre Dame all took care of business, while Kansas pulled off a stunning upset over previously unbeaten BYU.
The upset of the weekend came from the Kansas Jayhawks, who held BYU to just 13 points in a 17-13 victory. This win not only handed the Cougars their first loss of the season but also threw a wrench into the Big 12 Conference title race. Kansas has now beaten ranked opponents in back-to-back weeks, showcasing their ability to play spoiler in the conference.
Florida also made a statement with a win over LSU, handing the Tigers their third consecutive loss. The Gators’ defense stepped up, sacking LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier seven times and effectively shutting down the Tigers’ offense. DJ Lagway led the way for Florida, securing the upset win and dashing LSU’s hopes of making the college football playoffs.
Georgia also had a standout performance, defeating Tennessee 31-17. Quarterback Carson Beck delivered a solid performance, avoiding turnovers and leading the Bulldogs to a crucial victory. The win kept Georgia’s playoff hopes alive and showcased their potential to make a deep run in the postseason under head coach Kirby Smart.
Colorado, under the leadership of Deion Sanders, continued to impress with a win over Utah. The Buffaloes are on the fringes of playoff contention and will need more wins like this to secure a spot in the expanded playoff field. With games against Kansas and Oklahoma State on the horizon, Colorado has a chance to make a playoff push.
On the flip side, Tennessee suffered a setback against Georgia, losing control of their playoff destiny. The Vols struggled offensively and failed to maintain their early lead, ultimately falling to the Bulldogs. BYU also faced a tough loss to Kansas, highlighting their vulnerability as they head into a critical matchup against Arizona State.
South Carolina and LSU were also among the losers of the week, with the Gamecocks continuing to impress and the Tigers suffering a devastating collapse against Florida. Both teams will need to regroup and bounce back in the coming weeks to stay in the playoff conversation.
Overall, the 12th week of the college football season provided plenty of excitement and drama, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the season. Fans can expect more thrilling matchups and unexpected outcomes as teams jockey for playoff positioning in the weeks ahead.
