Tennessee football held a 21-7 lead after the first quarter over Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 13, and the Vols looked primed for their first win over Georgia since 2016.

But Georgia rattled off 20 unanswered points in the second and third quarters, with both teams trading the lead five times in the second half. The Vols attempted a 42-yard game-winning field goal in the final seconds, but missed the kick, sending the game to overtime at 38-38 and opening the door for Georgia.

In an unfortunate ending for Tennessee, it was held to a field goal in its first overtime possession before Georgia’s Nate Frazier rushed 21 yards to set up the Bulldogs on the Vols’ 4-yard line on the ensuing drive. It was Josh McCray who plunged in a 1-yard touchdown run to give Georgia a 44-41 overtime win.

The latest entry in Tennessee and Georgia’s rivalry ended in disappointing fashion for the Vols, despite a big game for quarterback Joey Aguilar, who passed for 371 yards with five total touchdowns. Georgia’s Gunner Stockton was also prolific in the game, passing for 304 yards with three total scores.

Here are the highlights from Georgia’s overtime win over Tennessee in both programs’ SEC opener.

Tennessee vs Georgia score

Tennessee vs Georgia highlights

Tennessee vs Georgia updates

Georgia wins in overtime

Josh McCray plunges in a 1-yard run for a touchdown, completing Georgia’s comeback as the Bulldogs win 44-41 in overtime. Tennessee can’t end its losing streak against Georgia, as the Bulldogs extend their streak to nine consecutive wins over the Vols. What a game.

Tennessee kicks field goal

Tennessee fails to gain a first down in overtime, and Max Gilbert makes the 42-yard field goal attempt this time to give Tennessee a 41-38 lead.

Georgia can win it here with a touchdown.

Tennessee misses game winner

A Tennessee false start pushes back Max Gilbert’s attempt to 42 yards, but Gilbert misses the potential game-winning kick wide left.

Tennessee and Georgia are headed to overtime tied at 38-38, as an instant classic is brewing.

Tennessee enters field goal range

DeSean Bishop runs 7 yards to Georgia’s 35-yard line with 42 seconds left, putting the Vols within field goal range.

Tennessee is going to look to move as close as possible before kicking a potential game-winner.

Georgia’s gamble pays off

Wow, the Bulldogs go for it on fourth-and-6, and Gunner Stockton throws a gorgeous pass to London Humphries in the end zone for the touchdown. Stockton then throws to Zachariah Branch for the 2-point conversion, tying the game at 38-38 with 2:32 left.

Georgia likely loses without the fourth-down score there.

Tennessee extends lead

Tennessee’s Max Gilbert makes a 48-yard field goal to extend Tennessee’s lead to 38-30 with 6:40 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Tennessee recovers fumble

Gunner Stockton is sacked by Joshua Josephs, who forces a fumble that’s recovered by Bryson Eason. It’s a massive play for the Vols, who have a chance at going up two possessions here.

Tennessee offense heats up again

Both teams are on fire offensively now, as Tennessee regains the lead on Joey Aguilar’s 32-yard touchdown pass to Braylon Staley.

The Vols lead 35-30 with 11:01 left in the fourth quarter after Aguilar’s fifth touchdown of the game.

Georgia regains lead

Georgia regains the lead on a 24-yard field goal by Peyton Woodring. The Bulldogs lead 30-28 with 12:17 left in the fourth quarter.

Chris Brazzell mosses defender for hat trick

Joey Aguilar launches a deep one-on-one ball for Chris Brazzell II, who climbs the ladder over the Georgia defender for a 56-yard touchdown to give Tennessee a 28-27 lead.

Brazzell now has five receptions for 162 yards with three touchdowns, and gets the Tennessee crowd back into the game in a huge momentum flip.

Georgia extends lead

Georgia takes a 27-21 lead with 1:46 remaining in the third quarter on a 48-yard field goal by Peyton Woodring, which is a relative win for Tennessee after the turnover by Joey Aguilar.

Georgia has now scored 20 unanswered.

Joey Aguilar throws another interception

Braylon Staley trips while running his route, and Staley is late to Aguilar’s throw, which is intercepted by KJ Bolden.

Aguilar started the game 14 of 14 passing for 213 yards with three total touchdowns in the first quarter, but is 3 of 11 for 26 yards with two interceptions since.

Raylen Wilson delivers big hit on Joey Aguilar

Joey Aguilar attempts to scramble on second down, but is met by Raylen Wilson, who delivers a huge hit at the line of scrimmage.

Georgia has all the momentum right now, and forces another punt. Tennessee is scoreless since its red-hot first quarter.

Georgia takes lead after methodical drive

Georgia marches down the field and takes a 24-21 lead on the 1-yard run by Josh McCray.

The Bulldogs run the ball 13 times on their 14-play drive, quieting the crowd at Neyland Stadium. Georgia’s offensive line is completely controlling the line of scrimmage right now.

Georgia attempts Hail Mary as first half ends

Georgia brings in backup quarterback Ryan Puglisi to throw a Hail Mary before halftime, but Puglisi’s pass is intercepted by Ty Redmond, who returns the ball 38 yards to the Vols’ 38-yard line.

Tennessee leads 21-17 at halftime, although the Vols are held scoreless in the second period.

Georgia intercepts Joey Aguilar

Joey Aguilar tosses a pass intended for Mike Matthews into double coverage, and Georgia’s Joenel Aguero comes up with the interception.

Georgia with a chance to add more points before halftime.

Georgia ends impressive drive with field goal

Georgia puts together an impressive and much-needed drive that ends in a 20-yard field goal by Peyton Woodring.

The Bulldogs burn 6:15 of clock on the 14-play, 88-yard drive, which importantly keeps Tennessee’s red-hot offense off the field.

Tennessee still leads 21-17 with 1:38 left in the first half, although Georgia has done a good job of limiting the Vols’ momentum after getting down 21-7.

Tennessee, Georgia punt in back-to-back drives

Both defenses finally get a stop, as Tennessee and Georgia punt on consecutive drives.

The Vols regain possession with 10:11 remaining in the second quarter.

Georgia strikes back

Offense is plentiful today, with Georgia striking back on a screen pass from Gunner Stockton to Zachariah Branch, who turns on the jets for a 36-yard touchdown on the first play of the second quarter.

Tennessee still leads 21-14.

Tennessee offense is rolling

Tennessee is getting whatever it wants on offense in the first quarter, as it scores another touchdown as Joey Aguilar finds Chris Brazzell II again, this time for a 14-yard score.

The Vols take a 21-7 lead with 3:37 left in the first quarter, as Joey Aguilar is a ridiculous 14 of 14 passing for 213 yards and three total touchdowns already.

Tennessee scores again

It takes only two plays for Tennessee to regain the lead. Joey Aguilar launches a deep pass for Chris Brazzell II, who hauls in the pass over the Georgia defender and breaks free for a 72-yard touchdown.

Georgia is called for pass interference on the play, but Tennessee declines as Brazzell II makes the play anyway.

Tennessee leads 14-7 with 9:29 still remaining in the first quarter, and fans that bet the over are feeling good so far.

Georgia evens score

Georgia follows up Tennessee’s possession with a drive just as impressive, as the Bulldogs end a six-play, 75-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown run from Gunner Stockton. The drive lasts only 2:32 of game time.

Vols go tempo, score early touchdown

Tennessee gets on the board early, as Joey Aguilar runs 4 yards for the touchdown on the designed quarterback run. The Vols’ no-huddle offense keeps Georgia on its heels, as Tennessee scores in only 2:30 of game time to start the first quarter.

Tennessee sets the tone early as it looks to beat Georgia for the first time since 2017.

Georgia kicks off

Tennessee will start on offense, as Georgia’s kick reaches the end zone for a touchback. Here comes Joey Aguilar in his first real test with the Vols.

Georgia captains vs Tennessee

Georgia’s captains today are CJ Allen, Drew Bobo, Christen Miller and Oscar Delp. The Bulldogs choose captains each week rather than naming players as permanent captains in the preseason.

Jermod McCoy injury update

Tennessee star cornerback Jermod McCoy still hasn’t appeared in 2025 as he still recovers from a torn ACL he suffered in January during offseason workouts. McCoy is listed as out on the official SEC injury report.

McCoy was a first-team All-SEC selection last season and appeared on numerous preseason All-American teams in 2025.

Tennessee vs Georgia injury report

Georgia: TE Ethan Barbour (out), OLB Chase Linton (out), WR Thomas Blackshear (out), OL Juan Gaston (game-time decision)
Tennessee: DB Rickey Gibson III (out), DB Jermod McCoy (out), DL Daevin Hobbs (out), RB Hunter Barnes (out), DL Jaxson Moi (out), OL David Sanders Jr. (out).

Star Thomas stats

Tennessee running back Star Thomas enters the Sept. 13 game vs. Georgia with an impressive stat line through two games. The sixth-year running back has 24 rushes for 161 yards and three scores — an impressive 6.7 yards per carry.

‘College GameDay’ picks

It was an even split for the Georgia-Tennessee game by the ‘College GameDay’ crew. Kirk Herbstreit, who normally votes, abstained from making a pick, as he is calling the game on ABC alongside Chris Fowler.

Desmond Howard: Georgia
Nick Saban: Georgia
Candace Parker: Tennessee
Pat McAfee: Tennessee

Georgia vs Tennessee TV channel

TV channel: ABC
Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

Tennessee vs. Georgia will air live on ABC, with streaming options available on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Georgia vs Tennessee all-time record

According to Georgia’s game notes for the Tennessee game, the Bulldogs boast a 29-23-2 record vs. the rival Vols. Prior to the Bulldogs’ eight-game win streak, Tennessee actually held a 23-21-2 advantage in the rivalry.

Last time Tennessee beat Georgia

The Vols enter their game vs. Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 13 with an eight-year losing streak in the rivalry. Tennessee’s last victory over the Bulldogs came in 2016, which was Kirby Smart’s first season in Athens.

Tennessee nearly lost that game, too, needing a last-second Hail Mary to upend Georgia. A Joshua Dobbs 43-yard pass to Jauan Jennings was the difference in a 34-31 road victory. Read more about the Bulldogs’ win streak here.

Tennessee vs Georgia time today

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13
Location: Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tennessee)

The Vols-Bulldogs game is set for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tennessee vs Georgia predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 12.

Prediction: Georgia 27, Tennessee 24

Georgia goes into a hostile Neyland Stadium and wins its ninth consecutive game against the Vols, as Tennessee still can’t break its losing streak against the Bulldogs. Gunner Stockton plays mistake free, leading an efficient offense in a close game.

Spread: Georgia (-4)
Over/under: 50.5
Moneyline: Georgia -185 | Tennessee +150

Mike Wilson, Knoxville News-Sentinel: Tennessee 30, Georgia 24
Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: Georgia 27, Tennessee 21

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Lionel Messi is expected to play with Inter Miami against Charlotte FC in front of a sellout crowd at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday. 

It is Inter Miami’s first since their Leagues Cup final loss to the Seattle Sounders on Aug. 31. And they’ll face the hottest team in Major League Soccer. 

Charlotte has a chance to tie an MLS record with nine consecutive wins if they beat Messi and Inter Miami. 

Here’s everything you need to know about today’s Charlotte vs. Inter Miami match: 

Charlotte 2, Inter Miami 0: Idan Toklomati scores second goal

Charlotte has doubled their lead just minutes into the second half. Idan Toklomati has a brace, scoring a goal in the 49th minute, finishing a stellar sequence by Charlotte to take a 2-0 lead against Messi and Inter Miami.

Charlotte 1, Inter Miami 0: Idan Toklomati scores goal

Just minutes after Messi missed a penalty shot, Charlotte has taken the lead with a goal from Idan Toklomati in the 34th minute.

Inter Miami 0, Charlotte 0: Messi misses penalty shot in 32’

Messi failed to score a penalty goal in the 32nd minute, his chip shot blocked by Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina. Messi had a chance in the penalty area, and was bumped by Charlotte defender Djibril Diani in the 30th minute. The penalty was confirmed after VAR. Inter Miami was the only team in MLS to not earn a penalty attempt this season through 25 games, before the penalty was granted.

Inter Miami 0, Charlotte 0: Jordi Alba’s shot saved by Kristijan Kahlina

Jordi Alba’s left boot was saved by Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina in the 6th minute. The sequence was initiated by a through pass from Messi up the pitch, and a cross from Tadeo Allende to Alba for Inter Miami’s first shot on goal in the match.

Is Messi playing today? 

Messi traveled to Charlotte and is expected to play. He was announced as a starter in the Inter Miami starting lineup before the match. 

What time is Charlotte vs. Inter Miami match? 

The match begins at 7:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. in Argentina).

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How to watch Charlotte vs. Inter Miami match? 

The match will be available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.

Charlotte vs. Inter Miami betting odds 

Here are the betting odds, according to BetMGM. 

Charlotte: +160
Draw: +270
Inter Miami: +135
Over/under: 3.5 goals

What to know about Charlotte and Inter Miami 

Inter Miami will begin a stretch of seven matches in the next 22 days. They’ll also be without Luis Suarez, who will miss his first match in a three-game MLS suspension after spitting on a Seattle staff member after the Leagues Cup loss. Suarez was also issued a six-match Leagues Cup suspension for the incident.

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Charlotte has not lost a match at home since May 24, and has not lost an MLS match since June 28 against the Chicago Fire. However, coach Dean Smith will miss the match due to suspension for yellow card accumulation. 

Charlotte is third in the MLS Eastern Conference standings with 50 points from 29 matches this season, while Inter Miami is sixth with 46 points in 25 matches. Inter Miami has four matches in hand to play after participating in the Club World Cup and Leagues Cup. 

Here’s the latest on Messi

Messi returns to MLS play after a nine-day layoff. He recently played the last World Cup qualifier of his career in Argentina, where he scored two goals in a 3-1 win against Venezuela on Sept. 4. He recently recovered from a right hamstring injury last month.

“He was able to train with us all week. He trained well, so he’ll be ready for [Saturday],” Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said of Messi before Friday’s practice. 

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup? 

Messi has yet to declare whether he will play in the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer. But he did offer some insight after the Argentina match earlier this month. 

“Because of my age, the most logical thing is that I won’t make it. But well, we’re almost there so I’m excited and motivated to play it,” Messi said on Sept. 4.

“Like I always say, I go day by day, match by match. That’s it taking it day by day, going by how I feel. Day by day, trying to feel good and above all, being honest with myself,” Messi added.

“When I feel good, I enjoy it. But when I don’t, honestly, I don’t have a good time, so I prefer not to be there if I don’t feel good. So, we’ll see. I haven’t made a decision about the World Cup.”

Messi added: “Match by match, I’ll finish the season, then I’ll have preseason, and there will be six months left. So, we’ll see how I feel. Hopefully I’ll have a good preseason in 2026, and finish this MLS season well, and then I’ll decide.”

Messi’s upcoming schedule with Inter Miami

Sept. 13: Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Sept. 16: Inter Miami vs. Seattle Sounders, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Sept. 20: Inter Miami vs. D.C. United, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Sept. 24: New York City FC vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Sept. 27: Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami, 4:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Sept. 30: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)

The New York Yankees took advantage of the middle of their lineup on Saturday, Sept. 13, to beat the rival Boston Red Sox for the second game in a row at Fenway Park.

Aaron Judge got on base all four times and scored twice, Cody Bellinger had two RBIs and Jazz Chisholm Jr. had three, including a solo home run, in Saturday’s 5-3 win. New York scored four times against Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello.

The Yankees moved 2½ games ahead of the Red Sox for the American League’s first wild-card seed. But they didn’t gain ground on the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays, who rallied past the Baltimore Orioles.

The Yankees, who won the opener 4-1, can complete the sweep on Sunday evening (7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN).

Yankees pitcher Max Fried picked up his league-best 17th win, striking out six in 5⅓ innings. He gave up a solo home run to Alex Bregman.

Highlights from the Yankees’ win against the Red Sox:

Yankees vs. Red Sox highlights

Yankees win 5-3

Closer David Bednar comes into the ninth innning and gets three consecutive outs as the Yankees pick up their second win of the series.

Yankees add a run

Cody Bellinger drives in Aaron Judge with a double off the Green Monster in the top of the ninth inning. He gets the hit off Aroldis Chapman. It’s 5-3 Yankees heading into the bottom of the ninth.

Red Sox add a run

Pitch-hitter Jarren Duran hits a solo home run to right field off new Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz. That cuts New York’s lead to 4-3.

Yankees make pitching, defensive change

Reliever Devin Williams starts the seventh inning for the Yankees. Paul Goldschmidt comes into the game at first base.

Red Sox make pitching change

Right-hander Garrett Whitlock replaces Chris Murphy in the seventh with Aaron Judge at the plate. Bases are empty after Murphy gets Ben Rice to ground into a double play. Judge singles off Whitlock but Cody Bellinger grounds out to first to end the inning. Still 4-2 Yankees.

Red Sox score again; Yankees make pitching change

Nate Eaton and Nick Sogard get back-to-back singles in the sixth. The Yankees opt to keep Max Fried in the game. He gives up a single to Connor Wong and Eaton scores to cut the Yankees’ lead to 4-2. Luke Weaver comes into the game for the Yankees and ends the threat with back-to-back strikeouts.

Fried gives up two runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings with two walks and six strikeouts.

Red Sox make pitching change

Chris Murphy is in the game for Boston in the sixth inning. He retires the side in order. Brayan Bello gave up four runs in five innings with three walks and four strikeouts.

Red Sox get first run

Alex Bregman hits a home run off the pole in right field in the fifth inning to cut the Yankees’ lead to 4-1.

Blue Jays rally for win

Toronto rallies with three runs in the bottom of the ninth for a 5-4 win against the Orioles so the winner of this Yankees-Red Sox game won’t gain any ground on the AL East leaders.

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. homers

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits a two-out solo run to right field in the fifth inning to give the Yankees a 4-0 lead. It’s his 29th home run of the season and third RBI of the game.

Max Fried settling down

He gets a 1-2-3 inning in the third inning and has retired five in a row. He had allowed two baserunners in each of the first two innings.

Yankees add another run

Aaron Judge walks in the third inning and goes to third on a Cody Bellinger single. Jazz Chisholm Jr. drives Judge in with an infield single to make it 3-0 Yankees.

Baserunning error for Red Sox

Nate Eaton, who had a leadoff walk, is thrown out at third on a Nick Sogard single in the bottom of the second. That costs Boston a run when Connor Wong doubles. Max Fried gets out of the inning with back-to-back strikeouts. Still 2-0 Yankees.

Yankees lead 2-0 after first

Max Fried strands two Red Sox players by fielding a comebacker from Carlos Narváez.

Yankees take 2-0 lead in first

Trent Grisham is hit by a pitch and Ben Rice follows with a ground-rule double to right-center. Aaron Judge walks to load the bases and Cody Bellinger hits a sacrifice fly to center. Jazz Chisholm Jr. drives in another run with an infield single to make it 2-0 Yankees with one out. Brayan Bello loads the bases with a walk but gets out of the inning with back-to-back strikeouts.

What time is Yankees vs Red Sox?

First pitch for the Yankees-Red Sox matchup on Saturday is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET.

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How to watch Yankees vs Red Sox

The Yankees-Red Sox game can seen on MLB Network, in addition to locally on the YES Network and NESN. The game will also be available on Fubo.

Yankees lineup today vs. Red Sox

Trent Grisham (L) CF
Ben Rice (L) 1B
Aaron Judge (R) DH
Cody Bellinger (L) RF
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (L) 2B
Jasson Domínguez (S) LF
José Caballero (R) SS
Austin Wells (L) C
Ryan McMahon (L) 3B

Red Sox lineup today

Romy Gonzalez (R) 1B
Alex Bregman (R) 3B
Trevor Story (R) SS
Rob Refsnyder (R) LF
Carlos Narváez (R) DH
Nate Eaton (R) RF
Nick Sogard (S) 2B
Connor Wong (R) C
Ceddanne Rafaela (R) CF

It didn’t take long for Anthony Rizzo to get back into the spotlight with the Chicago Cubs.

Earlier this week, Rizzo announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 14 seasons, including 10 seasons with the Northsiders, helping them break the team’s 108-year championship drought when they won the World Series in 2016.

Rizzo will join the Cubs as a team ambassador, and he was at Wrigley Field for Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays as the team celebrated his career.

In the bottom of the second inning, rookie Moisés Ballesteros took a 96 mph fastball from Rays starter Drew Rasmussen and deposited it 391 feet into left center field for his first career home run to give the Cubs the early lead.

Rizzo just happened to be sitting in the stands with the fans during the game, and the Ballesteros home run came right toward Rizzo. He reached up and tried to grab it, only for the ball to bounce out of his hands.

Guess those four Gold Glove Awards he had during his career didn’t come in handy on this day.

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It was the biggest move of the offseason across the NFL: the Dallas Cowboys trading edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

The blockbuster trade came less than week before the start of the regular season. It also could’ve gone differently as Parsons may have called the Big Apple home instead of Titletown.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed on ESPN New York that he’d reached out to the New York Jets about a deal for Parsons.

‘I had initiated that with one of the [New York NFL] teams and you can guess that it was not the Giants,’ Jones said with a laugh.

He detailed that Jets officials responded and they ‘did not have the resources’ to get a deal done for Parsons. Dallas got two future first-round NFL draft picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark from the Packers in the deal for Parsons.

‘I would imagine somewhere in that conversation you might’ve asked for Quinnen Williams since you were really looking to help your run defense,’ ESPN New York host Gary Myers said. ‘Maybe a [first-round pick], maybe two [first-round picks] and Quinnen Williams. Quinnen Williams is a better player than Kenny Clark in my opinion but am I going down the right path there?’

‘Yes, yes you are,’ Jones said. ‘A prerequisite to the entire trade is that we had to have right now a really, frankly, significant, dominant inside defensive player which was our goal to address the run… we wanted to bolster up there. We tried to do it with Mazi Smith when we drafted him two years earlier but that was prerequisite.’

Jones confirmed that was his price for the Jets in a Parsons deal and they did not want to meet that price. Once they said no, that was the end of talks.

Green Bay has won its first two games of the season with Parsons on the defense. The four-time Pro Bowler has 1.5 sacks and four quarterback hits in those two games despite playing just 57% of the snaps on defense.

EVANSTON, IL ―Dante Moore was not fazed by the wind blowing off Lake Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13, in Oregon football’s Big Ten Conference opener against Northwestern.

An early kickoff on a windy day at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium wasn’t going to impact the Ducks’ redshirt sophomore signal-caller in Week 3 of the college football season. Moore played at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School in Detroit, off the banks of the Detroit River, where he became a 5-star quarterback recruit and the No. 4 overall player in the 2023 recruiting class, per 247Sports’ Composite rankings.

That experience turned into something of an advantage for Moore in the Ducks’ road trip to Evanston.

‘Mother nature doesn’t play on Lake Michigan,” Moore told assembled media after the game, laughing. “It’s windy, it’s kind of how high school was for me. My high school was right by the water. Coming out in warmup was like, ‘Holy (expletive), it’s windy.’ I am looking at (quarterbacks) coach Will Stein, and he said, ‘Let it rip today.’”

Let it rip he did, as Moore completed 16 of 20 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown in Oregon’s 34-14 win over the Wildcats. With Evanston just a four-and-a-half-hour drive from Detroit, it was something of a homecoming for Moore.

‘The best thing was my family being able to come out here,’ he said. ‘(Four)-hour drive from Detroit. … I am just glad they got a chance to come out. I take videos and pictures of every stadium I play in. I have a lot of great pictures here, especially with the wind kicking in.’

While Moore did complete a touchdown pass to tight end Kenyon Sadiq near the end of the first half, he also threw his first interception of the season at the beginning of the fourth quarter. It was his interception since he threw nine as a true freshman at UCLA in 2023.

Moore was able to look at the positive from that pick, however, choosing to frame it in how much he has grown as a player.

“It’s been a while. It’s been about two years,’ Moore said of the last time he threw an interception. ‘I know my freshman self would have been, like, ‘Damn,’ chewing me alive, looking at the play over and over, devastated by the pick. But now it’s just the next play. …

‘The ‘GOATS’ throw picks: Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning. A lot of those happen, it’s just the way of playing quarterback, but I am not a big statistical guy. … The biggest part is just seeing everyone’s faces after the win, making sure everyone is smiling.”

It’s safe to say that’s the case for Moore, his family and Oregon fans following another dominant effort from the Ducks.

A 2025 UCLA football season that began with some sense of promise following the high-profile addition of transfer Nico Iamaleava got off to an inauspicious start.

The Bruins were drubbed in their season opener, falling to Utah 43-10 on Saturday, Aug. 30, a game in which they managed only 220 yards. A week later, they went on the road and fell to UNLV, which hadn’t beaten a Big Ten program in 22 years.

In Week 3, they fell to a new low.

In what appeared to be one of its easiest games of the season, UCLA was dominated against New Mexico, getting outscored 21-0 in the fourth quarter on its way to a 35-10 defeat on Friday, Sept. 12 in front of a paltry crowd of 31,123 at the Rose Bowl.

In the loss, the Bruins gave up 450 yards, 298 of which came on the ground against an opponent that averaged 6.5 yards per carry. 

All those nightmarish stats may not have even been the worst aspect of the setback for UCLA, either, as the school will have to pay New Mexico a seven-figure sum for the pleasure of earning a 25-point win.

Here’s a closer look about the payout the Lobos received for beating UCLA:

How much did UCLA pay New Mexico?

According to the terms of the game contract between the schools, which was obtained by USA TODAY Sports, UCLA has to pay New Mexico $1.2 million. The payment has to be made by April 1, 2026.

Interestingly, that figure is the same as what the Bruins are reportedly paying Iamaleava as part of his name, image and likeness deal with the school after he transferred in from Tennessee during the spring, per On3 Sports’ Pete Nakos.

The deal between UCLA and New Mexico, which was agreed to in 2016, was just for one game. Given what the Bruins saw from the Lobos on Friday, it might be for the best.

The matchup between No. 6 Miami and No. 23 South Florida has been halted due to weather.

Lightning was detected within eight miles of Hard Rock Stadium at roughly 5:25 p.m. ET. wiith Miami 14-3. There was 13:45 left in the second quarter when the teams were told to exit the field. Fans in the stadium were told to seek shelter while the teams headed to their locker rooms.

The forecast in Miami Gardens, Florida shows thunderstorms are expected until 7 p.m. ET, according to AccuWeather.

Miami-South Florida weather updates: Game still in delay

Lightning is still in the area and the game is still suspended. The CW Network, which is broadcasting the game, said the game will resume at 7:07 p.m. ET. It was originally slated to resume at 6:07 p.m. ET.

College football lightning rules

NCAA rules state games must be delayed or must stop if lightning is detected within a six-mile radius of the stadium. Teams cannot return to the field until there is no lightning in the area for 30 uninterrupted minutes. The clock to resume plays resets with each lightning strike in the radius.

After there is no lightning in the area for 30 minutes, teams are then allowed a 10-minute warm-up before play can begin or resume.

Year Two of the Kalen DeBoer era at Alabama got off to an inauspicious start, with a 31-17 loss to Florida State dampening at least some of the enthusiasm that greeted the Crimson Tide entering the 2025 college football season.

Since then, however, the Tide have been rolling — with their latest game only continuing that trend.

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Alabama’s offense was ruthlessly efficient against Wisconsin, racking up 454 yards and averaging 8.7 yards per play as the Crimson Tide knocked off the Badgers 38-14 on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Quarterback Ty Simpson was stellar for Alabama, completing 24 of his 29 passes for 382 yards and four touchdowns. Ryan Williams was his favorite target, with the sophomore phenom hauling in five passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns, both of which went for at least 40 yards. Germie Bernard added a pair of touchdowns for the Crimson Tide, one rushing and one receiving.

Since the season-opening dud against Florida State, Simpson has completed 41 of his 46 passes for 608 yards and seven touchdowns.

Wisconsin struggled for much of the day, managing only 209 yards and scoring just one offensive touchdown, which didn’t come until 5:29 remained in regulation. Starting in place of Billy Edwards Jr., Badgers quarterback Danny O’Neil completed 11 of 17 passes for 117 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, both of which ended up in the hands of Alabama safety Bray Hubbard.

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Final: Alabama 38, Wisconsin 14

Alabama vs Wisconsin highlights

Danny O’Neil TD pass gets Wisconsin first offensive points

The game is well out of hand and a win is out of the question, but Wisconsin’s still fighting.

The Badgers go 70 yards in seven plays, with much of that coming on a 41-yard touchdown pass from Danny O’Neil to Jayden Ballard to make it 38-14 with 5:29 remaining.

Alabama punts for the first time

It took until about six minutes into the fourth quarter, but at long last, Alabama has been forced to punt. A Ty Simpson pass bounces off the hands of Lotzeir Brooks on third down, wiping out what would have been at least a 14-yard gain.

Wisconsin will take over at its own 30-yard line with 9:27 left.

LT Overton injury

LT Overton, Alabama’s star defensive lineman, left the game in the second half after sustaining what was described as an upper-body injury after bringing down Wisconsin quarterback Danny O’Neil. Given the lopsided nature of this game, it’s hard to envision him returning, even if only out of an abundance of caution.

Alabama tacks on field goal

The Alabama drive stalls out in the red zone, with the Crimson Tide settling for a Conor Talty 33-yard field goal to push their lead to 38-7. Ty Simpson very nearly had his fifth touchdown pass of the game, but Ryan Williams is unable to bring in a ball that hit him in the hands in the end zone.

End of third quarter: Alabama 35, Wisconsin 7

The Crimson Tide enters the final quarter with a 28-point lead and may soon be adding on to it, with a first-and-goal from the Wisconsin 9-yard line.

Bray Hubbard gets second interception of day for Alabama

Wisconsin pieces together its best offensive drive of the day, but it ends with no points.

On a second-and-6 from the Alabama 21-yard line, Badgers quarterback Danny O’Neil tries to connect with Lance Mason, but the ball ends up in the hands of Crimson Tide safety Bray Hubbard, who comes down with his second interception of the day.

Alabama will take over at its own 13-yard line.

Ryan Williams gets second TD of half on spectacular move

For the second time in the opening four minutes of the second half, Ryan Williams has a touchdown for Alabama. And this one may have been even more extraordinary than his first one.

Williams catches a pass from Ty Simpson at the Wisconsin 21-yard line, stops on a dime on the sideline, makes two Badgers defenders miss and has a clear path to the end zone for a 41-yard touchdown.

With the extra point, the Crimson Tide lead is back to 28, 35-7, with 11 minutes left in the third quarter.

Wisconsin gets on the board with kickoff return TD

Moments after giving up a 75-yard touchdown to Alabama and Ryan Williams, Wisconsin responded with a big play of its own.

Vinny Anthony II takes the ensuing kickoff back 95 yards for a touchdown to get the Badgers some long-awaited and sorely-needed points. Wisconsin still has a long way to go, with a 21-point deficit, but at the very least, coach Luke Fickell’s team won’t be shut out.

Ryan Williams scores TD for Alabama on first play of second half

It took only 11 seconds in the second half for Alabama to add to its lead.

On the first play from scrimmage in the second half, a series of pitches ends with the ball back in the hands of Ty Simpson, who tosses it to Ryan Williams. From there, the sophomore phenom does the rest, catching the ball at his own 18-yard line, following his blockers and slicing through the Wisconsin defense for a 75-yard touchdown that gives the Crimson Tide a 28-0 lead.

Halftime: Alabama 21, Wisconsin 0

Alabama was dominant in the opening 30 minutes, outgaining Wisconsin by a 212-59 margin on its way to a 21-0 lead. It could soon get worse for the Badgers, too, with the Crimson Tide set to receive the opening kickoff of the second half.

Germie Bernard stats

Few players were quite as impactful in the first half as Germie Bernard. The wide receiver caught two passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. He made his mark on the ground, too, scoring the Crimson Tide’s first touchdown of the game on a 2-yard rush on fourth down.

Ty Simpson TD pass puts Alabama up 21-0

The Tide’s starting to roll.

A drive that started in the shadow of Alabama’s own end zone ends on the other side of the field, with the Crimson Tide marching 98 yards in eight plays and 4:58. It’s capped off by a bullet of a 13-yard touchdown pass from Ty Simpson to Isaiah Horton, giving Alabama a 21-0 lead with 45 seconds remaining in the first half.

Simpson is on a tear, with 13 completions on 14 attempts for 192 yards and two touchdowns. Since the start of Alabama’s Week 2 win against Louisiana-Monroe, Simpson has completed 30 of his past 31 passes.

Wisconsin punts again

The Badgers are able to move the ball a bit against Alabama, but facing a fourth-and-12 from the Crimson Tide 43-yard line, coach Luke Fickell opts to punt.

Wisconsin downs the ball at the Alabama 2 with 5:43 left in the first half.

Germie Bernard’s second TD doubles Alabama’s lead

Germie Bernard finds the end zone yet again for Alabama, this time through the air. The Crimson Tide wide receiver gets open across the middle, catches a pass from Ty Simpson at the Wisconsin 24-yard line and runs unimpeded the rest of the way for a 43-yard touchdown, pushing Alabama’s lead to 14-0.

The previous play, Wisconsin forced a fourth down, but Badgers linebacker Mason Reiger was flagged for a personal foul for a late hit on Simpson, giving Alabama a first down.

Jake Renfro leaves game with injury for Wisconsin

Not only are the Badgers trailing, but they’re now down one of their best players. Center Jake Renfro, who was questionable with an injury heading into the game, is rolled up on by Alabama linebacker Qua Russaw on a sack of Wisconsin quarterback Danny O’Neil. Renfro remained on the turf for a bit before walking gingerly off the field alongside team medical personnel.

After another O’Neil sack, the Badgers punt, with the Crimson Tide taking over at their own 35-yard line.

End of first quarter: Alabama 7, Wisconsin 0

Wisconsin’s got a second-and-9 at its own 41-yard line as we head into the second quarter with Alabama holding a 7-0 lead.

Germie Bernard TD gives Alabama the lead

Alabama’s second fourth-down conversion attempt went much better than their first.

On a fourth-and-1 from the Wisconsin 2-yard line, Kalen DeBoer goes for it, with Ty Simpson handing off the ball to wide receiver Germie Bernard, who bounces to the outside and dives for the pylon for a touchdown.

The Crimson Tide have a 7-0 lead with 2:24 left in the first quarter.

Alabama picks off Danny O’Neil

As it turns out, the failed fourth-down conversion didn’t end up making much of a difference.

On Wisconsin’s first play of its drive, a Danny O’Neil pass to Vinny Anthony II is intercepted by Alabama’s Bray Hubbard, who returned it 3 yards to the Crimson Tide’s 39-yard line.

A much-needed jolt of positive momentum early for Kalen DeBoer’s team.

Alabama turns it over on downs

On his team’s first possession, Kalen DeBoer makes the gutsy call to have Alabama go for it on a fourth-and-2 from its own 46-yard line. Wisconsin is able to get pressure on Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson, who’s flushed from the pocket and is unable to connect with Germie Bernard.

The Badgers have the ball in Alabama territory.

Wisconsin punts on first possession

The Badgers initially convert a third-and-4 with an 8-yard Danny O’Neil completion to Chris Brooks Jr. to the Wisconsin 46-yard line, but they’re flagged for pass interference for a pick play by another Badgers wideout.

On a third-and-19, O’Neil is sacked for a 7-yard loss and Wisconsin punts, with Alabama taking over at its own 30.

What time does Wisconsin vs Alabama start?

Date: Saturday, Sept. 13
Time: Noon ET
Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)

Wisconsin and Alabama are scheduled for a noon ET kickoff on Saturday, September 13 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

What TV channel is Wisconsin vs Alabama on today?

TV: ABC
Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

Wisconsin vs. Alabama will broadcast nationally on ABC in Week 3 of the college football season. Joe Tessitore (play-by-play) and Jesse Palmer (analyst) will call the game from the booth at Bryant-Denny Stadium, with Katie George serving as the sideline reporter.

Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

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Wisconsin receives opening kickoff

Alabama won the pregame coin toss and elects to defer, meaning Wisconsin will receive the opening kickoff.

Greg Sankey speaks about SEC before Wisconsin-Alabama

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey met with reporters before the Alabama vs. Wisconsin game to discuss some of the most important topics surrounding his conference.

Jam Miller injury update

Alabama running back Jam Miller, the team’s top non-quarterback rusher last season, is not expected to play against Wisconsin, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Miller’s still recovering from a collarbone injury he suffered in the preseason.

Wisconsin injury updates

Here’s a look at the status of Wisconsin’s injured players heading into the Alabama game, according to the Big Ten availability report:

Out: TE Tucker Ashcraft, S Luke Emmerich, LB Evan Van Dyn Hoven, OL Kevin Heywood, OL Barrett Nelson, WR Ben Lemirand, LB Corey Walker

Questionable: QB Billy Edwards Jr., DL Charles Perkins, OL Jake Renfro

Wisconsin vs Alabama predictions

After a 73-0 drubbing of Louisiana Monroe in its home opener, Alabama is at a high even with a Tallahassee-sized chip on the team’s collective shoulder. The two-win Badgers have not seen a challenge like the Crimson Tide. With the efficiency of Alabama’s offense paired with a defense that is still looking to make a statement after the Florida State loss, the Crimson Tide should walk away and look toward SEC play with another dominating win notched to its belt.

We all know the odds are stacked against the Badgers, but is the Crimson Tide really 21 points better as the oddsmakers have listed the game? The goal this week for UW is to play respectable ball, learn more of its strengths and stay healthy with the start of Big Ten play one week away. I’m not expecting an upset this week, but a solid showing is possible.

Wisconsin football schedule 2025

Here is Wisconsin’s 2025 football schedule and results:

All times Eastern.

Thursday, Aug. 28: Wisconsin 17, Miami (Ohio) 0
Saturday, Sept. 6: Wisconsin 42, Middle Tennessee State 10
Saturday, Sept. 13: at No. 18 Alabama | Noon | ABC (Fubo)
Saturday, Sept. 20: vs. Maryland
Saturday, Sept. 27: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 4: at No. 22 Michigan
Saturday, Oct. 11: vs. Iowa
Saturday, Oct. 18: vs. No. 1 Ohio State
Saturday, Oct. 25: at No. 5 Oregon
Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 8: vs. Washington
Saturday, Nov. 15: at No. 19 Indiana
Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. No. 9 Illinois
Saturday, Nov. 29: at Minnesota

Alabama football schedule 2025

Here is Alabama’s 2025 football schedule and results:

All times Eastern

Saturday, Aug. 30: Florida State 31, Alabama 17
Saturday, Sept. 6: Alabama 73, Louisiana-Monroe 0
Saturday, Sept. 13: vs. Wisconsin | Noon | ABC (Fubo)
Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 27: at No. 3 Georgia | 7:30 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
Saturday, Oct. 4: vs. Vanderbilt
Saturday, Oct. 11: at Missouri | Noon
Saturday, Oct. 18: vs. No. 15 Tennessee
Saturday, Oct. 25: at No. 10 South Carolina
Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 8: vs. No. 4 LSU
Saturday, Nov. 15: vs. No. 16 Oklahoma
Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. Eastern Illinois | 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29: at Auburn

The Big Ten opener between Southern California and Purdue won’t be starting on time.

The first meeting between the Trojans and Boilermakers since 1998 is delayed due to lightning. It is taking place at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. The game was scheduled to kick off at 3:40 p.m. ET.

Teams were instructed to stay in their locker rooms and fans were instructed to seek shelter at nearby Lambert Fieldhouse, Mackey Arena or Holloway Gymnasium, according to the Indianapolis Star, part of the USA TODAY Network.

There is a thunderstorm currently in the area, but it is not expected to last for the entirety of the evening, according to AccuWeather.

USC-Purdue weather updates: Game still delayed

The game will start at least an hour later than its original kick off time. CBS Sports, which is broadcasting the game, reported lightning flashes were in the area at 4:05 ET. That means the game can kick off no earlier than 4:45 p.m. ET.

AccuWeather’s hourly forecast shows thunderstorms are in the forecast until 6 p.m. ET. It is also expected to return around 10 p.m. ET.

College football lightning rules

NCAA rules state games must be delayed or must stop if lightning is detected within a six-mile radius of the stadium. Teams cannot return to the field until there is no lightning in the area for 30 uninterrupted minutes. The clock to resume plays resets with each lightning strike in the radius.

After there is no lightning in the area for 30 minutes, teams are then allowed a 10-minute warm-up before play can begin or resume.