Overtime Thrillers and Comeback Wins Highlight Wild College Football Weekend

The 2025 college football season saw a wild and consequential Week 12 unfold on November 12th. No. 4 Alabama suffered a shocking home loss to Oklahoma, while No. 5 Georgia and several other playoff contenders like Texas A&M, Georgia Tech, and Michigan managed to pull out narrow victories.

However, the real story of the weekend was the sheer quality of the games themselves. Tuesday's MACtion featured an incredible overtime clash between Kent State and Akron, while Friday night saw "beautiful ACC nonsense" unfold. Saturday delivered a slew of heart-stopping finishes, including a remarkable comeback by Texas A&M against South Carolina and a last-second field goal that saved Michigan's playoff hopes.

Smaller programs also stole the spotlight, with numerous overtime thrillers, dramatic comebacks, and surprising results across the FCS, Division II, and Division III levels. Standout individual performances, including a 300-yard, 3-touchdown game from Missouri's Ahmad Hardy, added to the excitement.

Despite the chaos, the playoff picture is starting to take shape, with Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M firmly in Tier 1, and teams like Georgia, Ole Miss, and Oregon in Tier 2. However, the race remains wide open, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the 2025 season.