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College football scores, rankings, highlights in Week 12: Ole Miss, USC, Michigan avoid major upsets
No. 17 USC recorded a statement win with a 26-21 victory over No. 21 Iowa at home. The Trojans held the Hawkeyes scoreless in the second half and erased an early 21-7 deficit to move to 8-2 (6-1 Big Ten). USC was powered by another big performance from star wide receiver Makai Lemon, who finished with 10 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown.
Boston College football coach Bill O'Brien took full responsibility for his team's embarrassing 45-13 loss against SMU.
On Saturday, the Eagles could potentially knock out Georgia Tech from CFP contention—and cost the Yellow Jackets a bid to the ACC Championship.
BC and UMass are a combined 1-19 this year, with the Eagles' only win coming against FCS Fordham. UMass's 10 losses include one vs. an FCS team, Bryant.
The Michigan Wolverines are facing Northwestern in a Week 12 college football game at Wrigley Field. Follow live updates.