College football rivalry week is the heartbeat of the sport, producing moments that fans carry with them for years. The 2024 season’s rivalry week comes with a mix of jaw-dropping plays.
Let’s rewind to some of the most unforgettable moments from the rivalry week games.
Reliving the Most Unforgettable Highlights From 2024 Rivalry Week
North Carolina vs. NC State
This showdown was held at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on November 30 in classic rivalry fashion. NC State slipped past North Carolina 35-30 in a game with everything one can think of. The score stood at 7-6 at halftime.
RIVALRY VICTORY in CHAPEL HILL 👏
NC State make it 4 wins in a row over the rival UNC with a 35-30 win in Chapel Hill. The 4th quarter saw 4 lead changes before Hollywood Smothers put the Pack ahead for good with a short TD run@PackFootball | @PackAthletics | #1Pack1Goal pic.twitter.com/n4UilvaRft
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The third quarter saw UNC’s Omarion Hampton break loose for a 75-yard touchdown run, giving North Carolina a 13-10 edge. NC State tied it with a 40-yard field goal. With four lead changes in the final frame, NC State had the last word, clinching the 35-30 victory.
Arizona vs. Arizona State
The Territorial Cup is another one of the many games held during Rivalry Week. Arizona State crushed Arizona 49-7 at Arizona Stadium as ASU’s Cam Skattebo scored a 2-yard touchdown to make it 7-0, giving the Sun Devils an early lead.
He added another 2-yard score, and QB Sam Leavitt hit Jordyn Tyson for a 13-yard touchdown, building a 21:0 halftime lead. The second half was a clinic for the Sun Devils, rounding out the 49-7 blowout victory.
Florida vs. Florida State
Florida handled business by beating Florida State 31-11 at Doak Campbell Stadium, marking their first win in Tallahassee since 2018. The Gators forced five fumbles and recovered every single one to choke out FSU’s attack.
Offensively, Florida struck early with Ja’Kobi Jackson’s 1-yard touchdown run and padded the lead with Marcus Burke’s 4-yard touchdown catch, making it 14-0 at the break.
Montrell Johnson Jr. ripped off a 65-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, the lead was pushed to 24-3, and after FSU’s Lawrance Toafili scored a late 2-yard touchdown, Tony Livingston’s 8-yard touchdown catch sealed the 31-11 victory.
Michigan vs. Ohio State
During “The Game,” held at Ohio Stadium this season, Michigan emerged with a 13:10 upset over Ohio State. The Buckeyes initially took the lead with a 29-yard field goal by Jayden Fielding, but Michigan gained control in the second quarter.
It ended in a 10-3 halftime lead. Ohio State tied it in the third with Jeremiah Smith’s 10-yard touchdown catch, but Michigan’s defense locked in. Michigan held firm in a defensive battle to seal the thrilling 13-10 win.
Georgia vs. Georgia Tech
Georgia and Georgia Tech battled through eight overtimes before Georgia secured a 44-42 thrilling four-overtime victory. Georgia Tech stunned early, jumping to a 17-0 halftime lead with a 31-yard field goal by Aidan Birr, a 2-yard run by Haynes King, and a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jamal Haynes.
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In the fourth OT, Georgia roared back, tying it at 27-27 points with late scores, including Dominic Lovett’s 3-yard catch. Both teams battled until the eighth before Nate Frazier’s 2-point conversion run finally ended the tussle for Georgia.
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