Shohei Ohtani chased in third inning of World Series Game 7 after Bo Bichette’s 3-run HR
TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was pulled off the mound in Game 7 of the World Series after allowing Bo Bichette’s three-run homer in the third inning. Pitching on three days of rest, Ohtani was up to 100.9 mph with his fastball but appeared to run out of steam in the third. After hustling to field Nathan Lukes’ sacrifice bunt, Ohtani threw a wild pitch to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts intentionally walked Guerrero after that, and Ohtani’s next pitch, his 51st, was a hanging slider that Bichette hit 442 feet. It was Bichette’s first homer since Sept. 2, a few days before suffering the left knee injury still hampering him in this Series.
Benches clear at Game 7 of World Series after LA’s Wrobleski hits Toronto’s Giménez with fastball
TORONTO (AP) — Both benches and bullpens cleared in Game 7 of the World Series after Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski hit Blue Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez on the right hand with a pitch. Wrobleski had already thrown two high-and-inside fastballs to Giménez with his first and fourth pitches before hitting him with a 96.4 mph fastball with one out in the fourth inning. Giménez threw his arms out after the pitch and umpire Jordan Baker quickly got between the player and the mound. Wrobleski walked toward the plate with his hands held up, yelling at Giménez as the Blue Jays infielder made his way to first. After the players returned to their benches and bullpens, the umpires huddled briefly before crew chief Mark Wegner issued a warning to both dugouts.
Scott, Bailey power NC State to 48-36 upset of No. 8 Georgia Tech for Yellow Jackets’ 1st loss
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Duke Scott ran for a career-best 196 yards in place of injured Atlantic Coast Conference rushing leader Hollywood Smothers to help N.C. State stun No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36 on Saturday night. That ended the Yellow Jackets’ unbeaten run after their first 8-0 start since 1966. Scott had a late 30-yard TD run that effectively sealed the win. CJ Bailey threw for 340 yards and accounted for three TDs for the Wolfpack. Haynes King threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more for Georgia Tech. This was N.C. State’s first win against a top-10 team since September 2021.
Manning throws 3 touchdowns and No. 20 Texas holds off No. 9 Vanderbilt late for 34-31 win
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Arch Manning returned from a concussion to lead the No. 20 Longhorns to a 34-31 victory over No. 9 Vanderbilt. Manning passed for 328 yards and three touchdowns, including a 75-yard pass to Ryan Wingo on the first play. Texas led 34-10 in the fourth quarter before Vanderbilt rallied behind quarterback Diego Pavia. The comeback ended when Vanderbilt’s onside kick rolled out of bounds in the final seconds. Texas extended its winning streak to four games and remains among the SEC leaders.
Sayin has 4 TD throws, top-ranked Ohio State takes control in 2nd half for 38-14 win over Penn State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Julian Sayin passed for 316 yards and four touchdowns as top-ranked Ohio State defeated Penn State 38-14. The Buckeyes led 17-14 at halftime but took control in the second half, scoring on three of their first four possessions. Jeremiah Smith scored twice, including a highlight-reel grab in the fourth quarter. Sayin completed 20 of 23 passes, joining Geno Smith as the only players since 1985 with three games in a season of 300 yards passing, three touchdowns, no interceptions and at least 85% completion. Penn State has dropped five straight games.
No. 23 USC comes back in 2nd half to beat Nebraska 21-17 and extend Huskers’ losing streak vs Top 25
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — King Miller ran for 129 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, leading No. 23 Southern California to a 21-17 victory over Nebraska. The Trojans’ top-ranked passing game struggled Saturday night as Jayden Maiava completed just 9 of 23 passes. Nebraska lost quarterback Dylan Raiola to an injury in the third quarter. They lost their 29th consecutive game against a ranked opponent.
Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement sets MLB record with 30 hits in postseason
TORONTO (AP) — With a three-hit performance in Game 7 of the World Series, Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement set a major league record with 30 hits in a single postseason. Clement singled in the second inning, singled and scored in the sixth and broke Randy Arozarena’s 2020 record with a leadoff double in the eighth, chasing Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Emmet Sheehan. Clement also extended his hitting streak to 13 games, a Blue Jays postseason record. Toronto catcher Pat Borders had a 12-game hitting streak in 1992.
No. 12 Notre Dame escapes Boston College with 25-10 victory
BOSTON (AP) — Notre Dame has secured its sixth straight win by defeating Boston College 25-10. Jeremiyah Love’s 94-yard touchdown run followed a crucial interception, sealing the victory. Saturday Despite the win, Notre Dame struggled against the one-win Eagles, leading only 12-7 at halftime. The Eagles had a chance to tie in the fourth quarter, but an interception ended their hopes. Love ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns, while CJ Carr threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns. Notre Dame’s kicking woes continued with three missed attempts. The game was intense, with personal fouls on both sides.
No. 5 Georgia rallies and escapes ‘Cocktail Party’ with a 24-20 victory against Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Gunner Stockton threw two touchdown passes, Chauncey Bowens scored on a 36-yard run late and No. 5 Georgia escaped the rivalry known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 24-20 victory against Florida. It was the Bulldogs’ fifth consecutive victory in the series and their eighth in the last nine meetings. But this one was closer than any of those others. Georgia stopped Florida on a fourth-and-1 at the Bulldogs 18-yard line with a little less than eight minutes to go, a momentum-turning play in a back-and-forth game. It set the stage for Georgia’s fourth come-from-behind victory in six league games.
No. 10 Miami’s margin for error is gone after critical mistakes in 26-20 OT loss to SMU
DALLAS (AP) — No. 10 Miami doesn’t have any more margin for error after the second loss in three weeks for the Hurricanes. SMU won 26-20 in overtime. Miami’s mistakes played a big role. Carson Beck’s second interception put the Mustangs in perfect position to win in OT. Marquise Lightfoot’s critical penalty took away a chance to finish off a victory late in regulation. The Hurricanes still have a viable path to the College Football Playoff. And two more home games are coming. Then it’s back on the road to finish the regular season.