Drawing conclusions from Week 11
Alabama, Auburn in SEC West shakeup
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No. 5 Alabama survived, rallying past No. 16 LSU for a 20-13 win in Death Valley, as Blake Sims drove the Crimson Tide to the tying field goal with 50 seconds remaining before throwing a 6-yard touchdown pass to DeAndrew White in overtime. Meanwhile, No. 3 Auburn fumbled away two late chances to beat Texas A&M in a 41-38 loss.
Ohio State, Oregon march on
No. 4 Oregon and No. 14 Ohio State each pulled away late in crucial games. The Ducks took advantage of a 14-point swing on a bizarre fumble to beat No. 17 Utah 51-27. J.T. Barrett threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as the Buckeyes beat the eighth-ranked Spartans 49-37.
No. 9 Arizona State 55, No. 10 Notre Dame 31
The Sun Devils saw a 31-point lead dwindle to three with 6:37 remaining in the fourth quarter before making a firm stand, scoring three late touchdowns and pulling away for a 55-31 victory.
Baylor, TCU hanging on in Big 12
No. 12 Baylor whipped No. 15 Oklahoma 48-14 for their first-ever win in Norman, keeping a hold on the conference title race. No. 6 TCU, whose sole loss was to the Bears, trounced No. 7 Kansas State 41-20.
