College football Week 7 kicks into high gear on Saturday, October 14.
This live blog will track all the happenings of college football Saturday with a focus on the Big Ten, specifically No. 3 Ohio State vs. Purdue (12 p.m. ET on Peacock) and Illinois vs. Maryland (3:30 p.m. ET on NBC).
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Big Ten Week 7 Schedule and Scores
Saturday, October 14
- Indiana 7-52 Michigan
- Michigan State 24-27 Rutgers
- Ohio State 41-7 Purdue
- Illinois 27-24 Maryland
- UMass 0-63 Penn State
- Iowa 15-6 Wisconsin
College Football Week 7 Betting
The team at Bet the Edge broke down what you need to know on the betting front. See who they’re picking (and why) here.
Scores from across the country
- FINAL: Auburn 18-48 LSU
- FINAL: USC 20-48 Notre Dame
- FINAL: Miami (FL) 31-41 North Carolina
- FINAL: Missouri 38-21 Kentucky
- FINAL: UCLA 24-36 Oregon State
Notre Dame dominates USC in first half
Notre Dame is winning 24-6 over USC at the half. The Fighting Irish’s effort included three touchdowns — two of which came on the ground from Estime — and a field goal while holding the Trojans to just two field goals.
The three touchdowns each came after a Caleb Williams interception. Three INTs = a career high.
Incredible start for @FightingIrish with three touchdowns off three Caleb Williams interceptions in the first half.
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 15, 2023
📺: NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/I4oNYK5SfM
#21 Notre Dame turns an INT into 7
It’s 7-0. #21 Notre Dame on top over #10 USC early in the first after the Irish capitalize on an interception with a touchdown pass from Hartman to Payne.
Notre Dame turn the interception into seven points! @NDFootball
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
📺: NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/gMZxEjaZoE
Games we’re watching this evening...
- Auburn vs. LSU
- USC vs. Notre Dame
- Miami (FL) vs. North Carolina
- Missouri vs. Kentucky
- UCLA vs. Oregon State
Scores from across the country
- FINAL: California 14-34 Utah
- FINAL: Oregon 33-36 Washington
- FINAL: Kansas 32-39 Oklahoma State
- FINAL: Illinois 27-24 Maryland
- FINAL: Florida 41-39 South Carolina
- FINAL: Texas A&M 13-20 Tennessee
- FINAL: Iowa 15-6 Wisconsin
FINAL: WASHINGTON WINS
Oregon drove down the field and went for a 43-yard field goal as time expired, but it was no good. Washington holds on to win 36-33 in an instant classic!
Washington takes lead with 1:38 remaining
Oregon went for it on 4th and 3 and couldn’t convert. Penix Jr. hit Odunze once again for an 18-yard touchdown to put Washington up 36-33.
ILLINOIS UPSETS MARYLAND IN WALK-OFF WIN
The Fighting Illini hit a 43-yard field goal as the clock ran out to upset Maryland, 27-24. Illinois improves to 3-4 as Maryland drops to 5-2.
ILLINOIS WITH A WALK OFF WIN!@IlliniFootball | #BigTenSaturday pic.twitter.com/e6uSJRJrBq
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
TIE GAME in Maryland
The Terps tie things up with a 48-yard field goal and 1:31 left in regulation!
Hitting a 48-yard field goal with EASE to tie the game!
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
📺: Peacock | @TerpsFootball pic.twitter.com/ZyC99mHU4W
Oregon claims lead
The Ducks were down by 11 in the 3rd, but they’ve erased that gap and taken a four-point lead over Washington after a 10-yard touchdown run from Jordan James. It’s 33-29 with 12:58 left.
Close one heading to 4th
Oregon Heisman candidate Bo Nix hit Troy Franklin for a 30-yard touchdown and a two-point conversion to close the gap significantly against Washington. It’s 26-29, Washington up at the start of the 4th.
One hour out from USC vs. Notre Dame!
Almost that time. pic.twitter.com/DcAgPnbsdE
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
Illinois and Maryland in close game
Maryland (5-1) is on upset alert after Illinois (2-4) made theirs a 10-point lead with a 40-yard field goal from Griffin... Maryland was able to answer with a rushing touchdown from Littleton II before the end of the 3rd quarter. It’s 24-21, Illinois, with a quarter to go!
Washington increases lead
Penix Jr. hit Odunze for a 17-yard touchdown pass soon after the start of the 3rd quarter, increasing Washington’s lead to 29-18.
Scores from across the country
- California 14-24 Utah, Q4
- Oregon 18-22 Washington, Q3
- Kansas 32-27 Oklahoma State, Q3
- Illinois 21-14 Maryland, Q3
- Florida 24-24 South Carolina, Q3
- Texas A&M 10-7 Tennessee, Q3
- Iowa 7-0 Wisconsin, Q3
- FINAL: Ohio State 41-7 Purdue
Illinois up on Maryland!
The 2-4 Illini have shifted the momentum of this game in their favor after Altmyer passed to Williams for a 15-yard score. Illinois up 21-14 over Maryland.
First touchdown of the season for Isaiah Williams!@IlliniFootball | @i_williams11 pic.twitter.com/n2u6IZwWbZ
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
Washington gets a W, holds Oregon to field goal
After trading five touchdowns, Washington was able to get its first real W of the game by holding Oregon to a field goal. Huskies up 22-18.
Tagovailoa lets it fly, but Illinois answers before half
Maryland’s Tagovailoa hit Prather for a 27-yard touchdown pass to go up 14-7 before Illinois responded on a Feagin 2-yard touchdown run. It’s 14-14 at the half.
Taulia Tagovailoa letting it fly this time!@TerpsFootball | #BigTenSaturday pic.twitter.com/2RQPfxphMA
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
Washington scores and then some
With a little over five minutes left in the half, Dillon Johnson ran it in from 7 yards out for the Husky TD. Penix Jr. hit Westover for the two-point conversion to make it 22-15.
Herbert backs up 2-pt conversion with TD
Bo Nix hit Patrick Herbert for an 11-yard touchdown to put Oregon up 15-14 after the PAT.
Other close games unfolding
There are quite a few close games happening early on in the 3:30/4 kickoff slot...
- Utah up on California, 14-7, at the half
- Oklahoma State up 17-13 on Kansas early in the 2nd
- South Carolina up 14-13 on Florida early in the 2nd
- Tennessee and Texas A&M tied at 7-7 at the end of the 1st
Deja vu from Penix Jr.
It’s another 26-yard passing touchdown — this time from Penix Jr. to Polk — to put Washington up 14-8 at the end of the 1st.
Oregon with a quick strike to go up by one
Oregon’s Bucky Irving ran it in from 12 yards out for the score before the Ducks went hurry up on the two-point conversion and Patrick Herbert ran it in. 8-7, Oregon.
Illinois and Maryland tied up at start of 2nd
Illinois struck first with a 44-yard touchdown pass from Altmyer to Bryant. Maryland got on the board right before the quarter was over, with Tagovailoa hitting Greeley for a short touchdown pass. 7-7 to start the 2nd quarter.
Going for it on 4th pays off for @TerpsFootball!#BigTenSaturday pic.twitter.com/P7Bmpjdm1n
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
Washington strikes first
Penix Jr. hits Giles Jackson for a 26-yard touchdown just a few minutes into the start of the game. 7-0, Washington up.
WASHINGTON ON THE BOARD FIRST‼️ pic.twitter.com/yDwHvaQ9sn
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October 14, 2023
#8 Oregon vs. #7 Washington kicks off
The marquee matchup this college football Saturday is none other than Oregon vs. Washington. Expected to be a shootout of high-powered offenses led by Bo Nix (Oregon) and Michael Penix Jr. (Washington) — two guys also in the Heisman conversation.
Tune-in to Illinois vs. Maryland!
Game two of the triple-header starts NOW on @nbc and @peacock. pic.twitter.com/QEXvMOMdPt
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
Scores from across the country
- Ohio State 41-7 Purdue, Q4
- FINAL: Michigan State 24-27 Rutgers
- FINAL: Georgia Southern 13-41 James Madison
- FINAL: Syracuse 3-41 Florida State
- FINAL: Georgia 37-20 Vanderbilt
- FINAL: Princeton 27-28 Brown
- FINAL: Indiana 7-52 Michigan
- FINAL: Arkansas 21-24 Alabama
- FINAL: Iowa State 30-10 Cincinnati
Must watch: The touching story of Tyler Trent.
The touching story of Tyler Trent.@BoilerFootball pic.twitter.com/LzjJ9B31aB
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
Purdue on the board!
Points on the board for @BoilerFootball!#BigTenSaturday | 📺: Peacock pic.twitter.com/DQP3X37eny
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
Other 3:30 games to keep on your radar
- Oregon vs. Washington
- Kansas vs. Oklahoma State
- Florida vs. South Carolina
- BYU vs. TCU
- Texas A&M vs. Tennessee
Illinois vs. Maryland coming up at 3:30 p.m. ET
Purdue unable to capitalize on turnovers
The Boilermakers are down 34-0 against the Buckeyes despite having recovered two fumbles. The most recent one:
Purdue's defense comes up with ANOTHER turnover.@BoilerFootball | #BigTenSaturday pic.twitter.com/KNrzfa4A4i
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
Scores from across the country
- Michigan State 24-6 Rutgers, Q3
- Georgia Southern 6-34 James Madison, Q3
- Syracuse 3-24 Florida State, Q3
- Ohio State 27-0 Purdue, Q3
- Georgia 27-7 Vanderbilt, Q3
- Princeton 21-14 Brown, Q4
- Michigan 38-7 Indiana, Q3
- Arkansas 13-24 Alabama, Q4
- Iowa State 23-10 Cincinnati, Q4
Already the play of the day?
Indiana wide receiver Donaven McCulley put his old quarterback skills on display to get the Hoosiers on the board early. Michigan is up 21-7 at the half.
INDIANA STRIKES FIRST 🙌@IndianaFootball takes a 7-0 lead over Michigan in Ann Arbor pic.twitter.com/2RcViI8Gvd
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 14, 2023
Ohio State up 20-0 as McCord hits Stover
Ohio State takes a commanding lead.@OhioStateFB | #BigTenSaturday pic.twitter.com/5oAgZrpH7R
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
CRAZY turnover for Purdue!
You have to see this to believe it.
Purdue's defense gets a HUGE turnover.@BoilerFootball | #BigTenSaturday pic.twitter.com/A7jvR5D8z8
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
This might not be pretty for Purdue...
Ohio State up 13-0 after Devin Brown runs it in. The PAT is good this time.
Devin Brown runs it in! @OhioStateFB #BigTenSaturday | 📺: Peacock pic.twitter.com/Fge4RqQf93
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
Back-to-back champs on early upset watch?
Vanderbilt (2-5) was able to score on #1 Georgia (6-0) early to go up 7-0. The Bulldogs were able to tie things up despite a fumbled snap that was recovered by an offensive lineman. Currently 7-7.
Ohio State strikes early
Kyle McCord hit Marvin Harrison Jr. for a 14-yard touchdown to get up 6-0 early. The Buckeyes missed the PAT.
Who else, but Marvin Harrison Jr. Buckeyes up early.@OhioStateFB | #BigTenSaturday pic.twitter.com/kJessSSyc3
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 14, 2023
Welcome in!
College football Saturday is off and running. Early games we’re tracking include...
- #3 Ohio State vs. Purdue
- Syracuse vs. #4 Florida State
- #1 Georgia vs. Vanderbilt
- Arkansas vs. #11 Alabama
Click here for how to watch #3 Ohio State vs. Purdue, exclusively on Peacock.