We didn’t have to wait until Saturday to get some college football drama.
Black Friday got off to a rambunctious start in the Egg Bowl as tempers flared and punches were thrown early. The Rebels eventually settled in and pulled away in the second half for a 38-19 win in what could be Lane Kiffin’s final game at Ole Miss. We’ll have clarity on where he’ll coach next season by Saturday.
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No. 4 Georgia took care of business against rival Georgia Tech in the afternoon window. The Bulldogs are in the SEC title game and will face either No. 7 Ole Miss or No. 10 Alabama.
In the marquee matchup of the night, No. 16 Texas finally put all the pieces together and upset bitter rival and No. 3 Texas A&M in a result that knocked the Aggies out of the SEC title game. The Longhorns kept alive their own College Football Playoff hopes, but they’ll need some help to get in the field.
Here’s how everything played out on Black Friday:
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The Longhorns pull the upset over their rivals, knocking A&M out of the SEC title game. Georgia is now in that game and will face either Alabama or Ole Miss. Could 9-3 Texas sneak into the playoffs?
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The Wildcats wins the Territorial Cup and officially knocks Arizona State out of Big 12 title contention.
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ASU QB Jeff Sims get the ball knocked out on a run play, and Arizona’s Genesis Smith jumps on it. The Sun Devils were in scoring territory so that’s a killer. Wildcats have a shot to put this game away.
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Wildcats add a field goal to make it a two-score game in the 4th quarter.
Arizona 16, Arizona State 7
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The Wildcats have taken the lead after a touchdown and a field goal in the third quarter of the Territorial Cup.
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Meanwhile, the Hoosiers absolutely rolled Purdue 56-3 to finish the regular season 12-0 and secure their spot in next week’s Big Ten title game. They’ll face either Ohio State, Michigan or Oregon.
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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian made his team’s case for making the CFP field despite a 9-3 record: “It would be a disservice to our sport if this team is not a playoff team.”
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This time it’s Kobe Black who jumps in front of Marcel Reed’s pass. That will just about seal the victory for the Horns here with 2:26 to play and the Aggies out of timeouts.
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Marcel Reed’s toss toward the goal line goes right into the hands of Longhorns DB Michael Taaffe. Texas takes over with under 4 minutes and a 10-point lead.
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Arch Manning takes it himself on a 35-yard touchdown run up the middle. This Longhorns offense has come to life in the 2nd half.
Texas 27, Texas A&M 17
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EJ Smith bursts through the middle for a 13-yard scoring run. The Aggies finally get a drive going in the 2nd half and they make it a 3-point game.
Texas 20, Texas A&M 17
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It’s been a bit of a slobberknocker in Tempe so far. Arizona got on the board just before halftime.
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Nick Townsend, another tight end, scores on a 2-yard TD run to open the 4th quarter. The Longhorns are in control.
Texas 20, Texas A&M 10
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Arch Manning passed to TE Jack Endries, who bullied his way forward for a 54-yard gain to the A&M 2-yard line. Longhorns have a shot to go up two scores here with all the momentum on their side.
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Arizona had finally worked its way into field goal range, but it didn’t matter as ASU’s Michael Salgado-Medina got a good jump on the attempt and blocked it.
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The Aggies have now punted on all three possessions of the second half. They’ve been bottled up ever since the lone touchdown drive.
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Arch Manning steps up in the pocket and finds Ryan Wingo wide open in the end zone for a 29-yard TD. Longhorns take the lead.
Texas 13, Texas A&M 10
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The Sun Devils are on the board first in the Territorial Cup after a scoreless first quarter. Jeff Sims broke through the line for a 27-yard jaunt into the end zone.
ASU 7, Arizona 0 | 10:33 left in 1st half
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Turns out the big run play was it for Texas. Mason Shipley hits a 46-yard kick to cut into the deficit.
Texas A&M 10, Texas 6
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After getting the stop on defense, the Longhorns begin their drive with Quintrevion Wisner busting a 48-yard run up the middle. Can UT cash in with a TD here?