Linebacker Jaishawn Barham, the standout Wolverine defender, headbutted a referee late in the first quarter of ‘The Game’ and was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. The flag handed Ohio State an automatic first down after previously being held to a third-and-goal try from Michigan’s 5-yard line.

Barham appeared to conversate with one of the referees before attempting to show what an Ohio State player did after a Michigan tackle for loss on second down. Regardless, those kinds of mistakes can be costly.

Barham remained in the game and Ohio State was held to a field goal after being called for a false start on fourth-and-1 from the Wolverines’ 1-yard line.

The fourth-year senior entered the game with 31 total tackles and four sacks this season, along with four pass deflections and a forced fumble. The second-year transfer from Maryland has 12 sacks across his career.

Michigan was lucky to get away with only allowing three points after the mistake gave Ohio State an automatic first down. Still, the Wolverines led 6-3 at the end of the first quarter and are looking to win their fifth consecutive game against the Buckeyes.

On what appeared to be a go-ahead touchdown at first glance in the second quarter, Smith was hit just before he crossed the goal line by defensive back Brandyn Hillman. Upon the hit, the ball was dislodged momentarily, and as it was jostled Smith crossed the goal-line and his foot hit out of bounds.

A lengthy review of the play followed, with broadcasters Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt initially seeming confused. Replay, however, showed the ball wobble late. Rules analyst Mike Pereira was wishy-washy about what the call was, saying it appeared to be close.

In the end, the touchdown was upheld, much to the chagrin of the Michigan fans in the Big House.

The touchdown put Ohio State up 10-6 in the first half, as the Buckeyes look to snap a four-game losing streak in The Game.

LOS ANGELES — The battle for Los Angeles will cap off the regular season with No. 20 Southern California and UCLA meeting for the right to claim the Victory Bell.

The Trojans enter coming off a disappointing game against Oregon that effectively ended their College Football Playoff hopes. However, USC enters the crosstown matchup as heavy favorites, and getting win No. 9 is paramount for Lincoln Riley’s team.

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USC’s high-potent offense will make it difficult for UCLA to keep up with as the Bruins enter on a four-game losing streak. It has been a season to forget, but all can be forgiven if UCLA can pull off the upset against its heated rival. History is somewhat on the Bruins’ side, as the road team in this matchup has won the past five meetings. Can the Bruins do it to end the season on a high note?

USA TODAY Sports is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the rivalry game. Follow along:

What TV channel is USC vs UCLA on today?

• TV: NBC
• Streaming: Peacock

USC vs. UCLA will air nationally on NBC. Streaming options include Peacock, NBCUniversal’s subscription streaming platform.

USC vs UCLA start time

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
• Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles)

USC vs. UCLA is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. PT) from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.

How to watch college football on NBC without Fubo

NBC is currently not available on Fubo due to a carrier dispute. One way college football fans can stream college football games on NBC is with Peacock, NBCUniversal’s subscription streaming platform.

USC vs UCLA predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 26:

• Spread: USC (-21.5)
• Over/under: 59.5
• Moneyline: USC (-2000); UCLA (+1000)

Prediction, Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: USC 45, UCLA 13

UCLA football schedule 2025

• Saturday, Aug. 30: Utah 43, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Sept. 6: UNLV 30, UCLA 23
• Friday, Sept. 12: New Mexico 35, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
• Saturday, Sept. 27: Northwestern 17, UCLA 14
• Saturday, Oct. 4: UCLA 42, Penn State 37
• Saturday, Oct. 11: UCLA 38, Michigan State 13
• Saturday, Oct. 18: UCLA 20, Maryland 17
• Saturday, Oct. 25: Indiana 56, UCLA 6
• Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 8: Nebraska 28, UCLA 21
• Saturday, Nov. 15: Ohio State 48, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Nov. 22: Washington 48, UCLA 14
• Saturday, Nov. 29: UCLA at USC | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC

USC football schedule 2025

• Saturday, Aug 30: USC 73, Missouri State 13
• Saturday, Sept. 6: USC 59, Georgia Southern 20
• Saturday, Sept. 13: USC 33, Purdue 17
• Saturday, Sept. 20: USC 45, Michigan State 31
• Saturday, Sept. 27: Illinois 34, USC 32
• Saturday, Oct. 4: BYE
• Saturday, Oct. 11: USC 31, Michigan 13
• Saturday, Oct. 18: Notre Dame 34, USC 24
• Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 1: USC 21, Nebraska 17
• Friday, Nov. 7: USC 38, Northwestern 17
• Saturday, Nov. 15: USC 26, Iowa 21
• Saturday, Nov. 22: Oregon 42, USC 27
• Saturday, Nov. 29: USC vs. UCLA | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC

Nico Iamaleava injury update

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is questionable to play against USC. Bruins interim coach Tim Skipper told reporters on Monday, Nov. 24 Iamaleava was dealing with neck spasms from an injury he suffered in the loss to Washington in Week 13.

Skipper added Iamaleava was ‘day-to-day’ but was participating in pregame drills with the team.

UCLA injury update

Out

• Rico Flores Jr, WR
• Jaivian Thomas, RB
• Jalen Saint Paul, WR

Questionable

• Nico Iamaleava, QB
• Kyle Miller, WR
• Jack Pedersen, TE

USC injury update

Out

• Jamaal Jarrett, DT
• Eli Sanders, RB
• Anthony Beavers Jr., LB
• Prophet Brown, CB
• Bishop Fitzgerald, S
• Kilian O’Connor, C
• Elijah Paige, OL

Questionable

• Waymond Jordan, RB
• Kamari Ramsey, S
• Caden Cittenden, K
• Alani Noa, OL

USC-UCLA rankings

US LBM coaches poll

• USC: No. 20
• UCLA: not ranked

College Football Playoff rankings

• USC: No. 17
• UCLA: not ranked

USC vs UCLA history

Saturday’s matchup will be the 95th crosstown showdown between UCLA and USC. The Trojans hold the lead in the series 51-34-7, not including two wins vacated by USC.

USC has controlled the series recently, as it has won seven of the past 10 meetings.

One of college football’s biggest and most intense rivalries — one that bitterly divides a football-obsessed state and once compelled a man to poison oak trees — will add a new chapter to its storied history this weekend.

With an appearance in the SEC championship game and a College Football Playoff spot within its grasp, No. 10 Alabama (No. 10 in CFP) will hit the road to take on archrival Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 29 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama in the latest edition of the Iron Bowl.

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Since a season-opening loss to Florida State that has aged like milk, the Crimson Tide has won nine of its past 10 games. With another loss, though, Alabama would be in danger of missing the playoff for the second time in as many years under coach Kalen DeBoer, who has gone 18-6 since taking over for the legendary Nick Saban.

Beating a 5-6 Auburn team playing under an interim coach wouldn’t seem to be a challenge, but in this rivalry, nothing comes easy. Though the Crimson Tide has won five straight games in the series, its past two wins at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium have come by a combined five points. The Tigers have also looked improved under interim coach DJ Durkin, too, losing in overtime on the road against a top-20 Vanderbilt team and blowing out Mercer 62-17 last Saturday.

Alabama has won 13 of the past 17 games in the series. USA TODAY Sports will be providing live updates of Alabama vs. Auburn football. Follow along:

Alabama vs Auburn live score

This section will be updated throughout the game.

Alabama vs Auburn live updates

This section will be updated closer to kickoff.

Pregame

Alabama football injury updates

Here’s a rundown of the Alabama players who are out for Saturday’s game at Auburn, according to the latest SEC player availability report:

• DB Kameron Howard
• LB Jah-Marien Latham
• DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.
• RB Kevin Riley
• LB Abduall Sanders Jr.
• TE Josh Cuevas
• TE Danny Lewis Jr.
• DL Jeremiah Beaman

Auburn football injury updates

Here’s a look at who is out for Auburn today against Alabama in the Iron Bowl, according to the SEC player availability report:

• CB Champ Anthony
• WR Horatio Fields
• LB Demarcus Riddick
• WR Sam Turner
• OL Connor Lew

Additionally, safety Sylvester Smith will have to miss the first half of the game after being called for targeting in the third quarter of Auburn’s Week 13 win against Mercer.

What TV channel is Alabama vs Auburn on today?

• TV: ABC
• Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

Alabama vs. Auburn will air nationally on ABC, with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit calling the game from the booth and Holly Rowe reporting from the sidelines. One streaming option for the game is Fubo, which carries ABC and offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Alabama vs Auburn time today

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium (Auburn, Alabama)

Alabama and Auburn are scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) kickoff from Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Alabama vs Auburn predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Nov. 28

• Spread: Alabama (-5.5)
• Over/under: 46.5 points
• Moneyline: Alabama (-220) | Auburn (+185)

Prediction: Alabama 26, Auburn 23

Weird things have a habit of happening in the Iron Bowl when it’s played at Jordan-Hare Stadium and the Tigers have shown some fight in the two games since Hugh Freeze was fired. The Crimson Tide simply have too much talent, which will allow them to hang on for dear life in a game DeBoer desperately needs to win.

The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday due to a quad contusion and muscle strain.

Stephen Curry was seen limping off the court after a series of collisions during the fourth quarter in a 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The first incident occurred when Curry attempted to take a charge against Rockets guard Amen Thompson but was knocked down, resulting in a blocking foul being called against him. Shortly afterward, Curry drove toward the basket for a layup and fell to the court, clearly in pain and forcing him to exit the game in the final minute.

After undergoing an MRI, the Warriors confirmed that Curry avoided any serious injuries. He is currently dealing with a quad contusion and a muscle strain, and he will be re-evaluated in a week.

Pelicans: How to watch Warriors vs. Pelicans

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• TV channel: NBC Sports Bay Area
• Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo
• Live stream: Watch this game on Peacock
• Location: Chase Center (San Francisco, California)

Days after the Detroit Lions announced Frank Ragnow would be un-retiring to rejoin the team, the brakes have been pumped in the ‘Motor City.’

The Lions announced that Ragnow will not be rejoining the Lions after failing a physical. A Grade 3 hamstring strain will keep the former Detroit center on the sidelines for the remainder of the 2025 season.

‘Frank Ragnow reported to our facility yesterday and went through the normal process of meetings. Unfortunately, during the routine meeting with our medical team, Frank failed his physical.

‘The medical exam revealed a Grade 3 hamstring strain that will keep him from participating for the remainder of the regular season. For that reason, Frank will not be rejoining the Lions.’

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said in a Nov. 29 Zoom meeting that Ragnow’s future in 2026 has not been discussed.

On Nov. 26, the Lions activated Ragnow from the reserve/retired list, clearing the way to rejoin the Lions. He retired earlier in 2025 after spending seven seasons with the team.

Ragnow, 29, was widely considered to be one of the best centers in football during his playing days. A 2018 first-round pick, Ragnow was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time second-team All Pro.

The Lions were defeated by the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving, sending them to 7-5 and still battling for a potential wild-card spot as the season’s playoff race heats up.

Why did Frank Ragnow retire?

‘I’ve tried to convince myself that I’m feeling good but I’m not and it’s time to prioritize my health and my families future,’ Ragnow wrote. ‘I have given this team everything I have and I thought I had more to give, but the reality is I simply don’t. I have to listen to my body and this has been one of the hardest decisions of my life.’