Several teams vying for a College Football Playoff selection capped off their regular season resumes with wins to keep the playoff pool as competitive as it has been.
No. 6 Oregon 26, Washington 14
No. 6 Oregon closed its regular season with a statement, grinding out a 26–14 road win over Washington to lock in its position as a College Football Playoff contender. In a heated showdown, the Ducks leaned on explosive plays, steady special teams and a relentless defensive front to silence the Huskies.
With injuries in the wide out position, wide receiver Malik Benson delivered the best performance of his Oregon career eclipsing 100 yards for the first time and sparked the Ducks with a 64-yard catch-and-run touchdown from quarterback Dante Moore, who finished 20-of-29 for 286 yards despite stretches of inconsistency. Jeremiah McClellan added 78 yards, including a spectacular one-handed grab in the third quarter that was wiped out by penalty. Kicker Atticus Sappington drilled in four field goals — including a career-long 51-yarder — and accounting for nearly half of Oregon’s points.
On defense, linebacker Teitum Tuioti dominated with 1.5 sacks, multiple tackles for loss and a pass breakup, setting the tone for a group that forced two late interceptions. Jadon Canady bounced back from an unsportsmanlike penalty with a pick, and Dillon Thieneman sealed the win with another interception inside the Oregon 20. Oregon now heads into the postseason firmly in the Playoff hunt.
Ain't catching Leek 🔥@dantemoore05 to @Leek_leek5 for a crucial 64-yard touchdown!#GoDucks pic.twitter.com/Ke0RE1Mmle
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) November 29, 2025No. 8 Oklahoma 17, LSU 13
LSU’s first-ever trip to Norman ended was physical and at times looked poised to end Oklahoma’s CFP hopes. Interim coach Frank Wilson turned to redshirt freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren with Garrett Nussmeier out and he showed flashes, but ultimately came up short.
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer had a rocky game, at times looking like the best player on the field and other times looking like the worst. Mateer threw for 318 yards, two touchdowns, but three interceptions.
The game was tied 3-3 at the half, before LSU came out with a touchdown to take the lead. Oklahoma returned the for with a 45-yard touchdown pass from Mateer to Deion Burkes to tie the game. LSU reclaimed the lead with a field goal, but then down late Mateer found Isaiah Sategna for a 58-yard go ahead strike.
Despite LSU’s defensive toughness and improved tackling, the Sooners’ balance and efficiency eventually wore the Tigers down. The loss drops LSU to 7–5 on the season, while Oklahoma strengthens its path toward a College Football Playoff berth.
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— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) November 30, 2025No. 14 Vanderbilt 45, No. 19 Tennessee 21
Tennessee delivered when the rivalry stakes were highest, overpowering No. 14 Vanderbilt in the first ranked matchup in the 119-year history between the in-state foes. With Neyland Stadium shaking, both teams entered as the SEC’s top scoring offenses, the Vols struck first and never looked rattled in the first half.
It was a shootout in the first half with both teams going back and forth, ending in a Vanderbilt touchdown with 12 seconds left to tie the game at 21-21 going into the break. The Commodores scored out the half to get the two-for-one and take the lead.
From there Vanderbilt never looked back, outscoring Tennessee 24-3 in the second half with the Vols only managing a field goal in the fourth quarter. Diego Pia led the way with 268 passing yards and 165 rushing yards with two total touchdowns. The Commodores utilized long drives to keep the Vols' offense off the field and now will he to sit and wait on selection day to see what the future holds for their season.
Mama, there goes that man!#2Turnt pic.twitter.com/XwFvFVZjlM
— #14 Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) November 29, 2025