College football scores, updates: Alabama vs. Texas A&M, Washington State at UCLA and more

No. 12 Oklahoma beats No. 3 Texas in a thrilling final seconds victory at the Red River Showdown.

On Saturday, there were four highly anticipated matchups between ranked teams, and the early game between No. 12 Oklahoma and No. 3 Texas did not disappoint. The Red River Showdown came down to the wire, with Dillon Gabriel leading Oklahoma on a 75-yard drive in the final seconds to secure a 34-30 victory over Texas.

In addition to this thrilling game, there are several intriguing SEC matchups on the schedule for Saturday. No. 11 Alabama will be facing Texas A&M in College Station, while top-ranked Georgia will be hosting undefeated Kentucky. It's worth mentioning that other teams like No. 9 USC, No. 10 Notre Dame, and No. 13 Washington State also find themselves in potentially challenging situations against their opponents.

Speaking of Alabama, they seem to be finding their identity after their loss to Texas and a standout performance against USF. The team has started relying heavily on their running game and defense to secure wins. On the other hand, Texas A&M had a disappointing 5-7 record in 2022 and suffered an ugly loss to Miami earlier this season. However, they have bounced back with three consecutive wins, despite losing their starting quarterback. Backup Max Johnson has stepped up, although he needs to be careful with turnovers.

The highly anticipated matchup between Georgia and Kentucky is set to take place at 7 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN. Georgia, the two-time defending national champion, has an impressive winning streak of 22 games overall and 32 consecutive regular-season wins. However, they haven't been as dominant in the early stages of the 2023 season. On the other hand, Kentucky has a perfect 5-0 record and is ranked No. 20 in the country. While they had some shaky moments against lower-level competition in the first four weeks, they showcased their potential by defeating Florida convincingly in their last game. The question now is whether Kentucky can carry that momentum and give top-ranked Georgia a run for their money.

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