In the seventh week of the 2024 SEC season, three thrilling league games featured dramatic touchdowns in the final minute of the fourth quarter. No. 13 LSU defeated No. 9 Ole Miss 29-26 in overtime, while No. 1 Texas dominated No. 18 Oklahoma 34-3. Missouri also secured a 45-3 win over Massachusetts, bringing the SEC’s record against non-conference opponents to an impressive 43-8 for the season.
Some standout stats from Week 7 include Tennessee’s comeback victory over Florida after trailing at halftime, Alabama’s streak of three consecutive games with fourth-quarter deficits, and Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson scoring a rushing touchdown in six straight games, the most in a single season by a Volunteer since 1990.
LSU’s win over Ole Miss saw QB Garrett Nussmeier throw for three touchdowns in a game where LSU recorded six sacks and Ole Miss failed to get to the quarterback despite 51 passing attempts. In a historic moment, the Oklahoma defense featured two brothers in the starting lineup for the first time in 49 years, with S Peyton Bowen and CB Eli Bowen taking the field together in a loss to Texas.
Texas’s commanding victory over Oklahoma marked a 109-year milestone with their outstanding scoring differential for the season, outscoring opponents by 221 points. Georgia QB Carson Beck also shone in a 41-31 win over Mississippi State, throwing for a season-high 459 yards, the most by an SEC passer in 2024.
Overall, Week 7 showcased the competitiveness and excitement of SEC football, with thrilling matchups and standout performances from top teams and players.
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