Georgia Triumphs Over Tennessee in Overtime Thriller; Clemson Upset by Georgia Tech
In Week 3 of college football, Georgia secured a 44-41 overtime victory against Tennessee, while Georgia Tech upset Clemson 24-21.
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, No. 6 Georgia edged out No. 15 Tennessee with a 44-41 overtime victory at Neyland Stadium. Georgia's quarterback, Gunner Stockton, threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns, adding a rushing score to his performance. Tennessee's Joey Aguilar impressed with 371 passing yards and four touchdowns. The game concluded dramatically when Tennessee's kicker, Max Gilbert, missed a 43-yard field goal attempt at the end of regulation, leading to overtime where Georgia secured the win with a touchdown.
In another significant game, Georgia Tech upset No. 12 Clemson with a 24-21 victory. This marked Georgia Tech's first win over Clemson since 2014. Clemson's quarterback, Cade Klubnik, managed 207 passing yards, while Georgia Tech's offense accumulated 147 rushing yards, including 103 from quarterback Haynes King.
Alabama's quarterback, Ty Simpson, delivered an outstanding performance in a 38-14 win over Wisconsin. Simpson completed 24 of 29 passes for 382 yards and four touchdowns, connecting with six different receivers. This performance contributed to Alabama's resurgence following an earlier season loss.
Conversely, Kansas State's quarterback, Avery Johnson, struggled in a loss to Arizona. Johnson completed 13 of 29 passes for 88 yards and was credited with minus-16 yards rushing. Kansas State's offense recorded fewer than 200 yards, marking the program's worst start since 1989.
Additionally, New Mexico achieved a notable victory by defeating UCLA 35-10 at the Rose Bowl. New Mexico's offense rushed for 298 yards against a Power Four defense, with Weber State transfer Damon Bankston contributing 154 yards.