Defense struggles echo through playoff race after high scoring week
The College Football Playoff committee faces a defense heavy puzzle as top teams like Mississippi State and Florida State win with weak stops. Dak Prescott and Josh Robinson fueled Mississippi State past Kentucky 45 31 while Oregon and Auburn mix strong offenses with porous defenses. TCU’s Patterson notes a shift to up tempo offense after a 4 8 season, and Texas Tech exposed vulnerabilities in a 82 27 loss.
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LSU Drops No. 3 Ole Miss 10-7 in Death Valley
LSU defeats Mississippi 10-7 as Ronald Martin seals the win with an end zone interception at the 2-second mark. Leonard Fournette rushes for 113 yards, Anthony Jennings throws the late TD, and LSU snaps Ole Miss’ bid for an unbeaten season in a brutal SEC showdown.
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Top 25Scores Recap Across Nation With Key Wins and Slips
The top 25 shows Mississippi State and Mississippi both winning while LSU defeats No. 3 Mississippi, 10-7. Alabama, Auburn, and Oregon post notable victories as Ohio State and UCLA also win. several teams idle or unplayed.
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