EDITOR’S NOTE: When big games grace the calendar in either college football or college basketball, Student Section contributor and lead basketball writer Scott King will sometimes provide a “tweetcap,” a list of captured tweets that lend color and perspective to the events you just saw on television.
This past Saturday in college football rated as a particularly significant day. When three top-25 games arrived in prime time, Scott was there to tell you how Twitter responded to all the action on the field. We hope you enjoy this and the other tweetcaps Scott provides in the coming weeks and months, culminating with the Final Four in early April.
— Matt Zemek, The Student Section
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Aaron Green busts another huge play on the ground with a 34-yard run to the KSU 37! #KSUvsTCU
— TCU Football (@TCUFootball) November 9, 2014
The kick sails through the endzone and #LSU will open the second half on the 25.
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
END OF 3: #6 TCU leads #7 K-State, 31-14. #KSUvsTCU pic.twitter.com/XFqsoZqgCj
— TCU Football (@TCUFootball) November 9, 2014
LSU just completed its third pass of the night.
— Michael Casagrande (@ByCasagrande) November 9, 2014
Jennings completes to Travin Dural for 12 yards and a first down to the Alabama 49. #LSU
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
Jaden Oberkrom extends the TCU lead over K-State to 34-14 on a 26-yard field goal! #KSUvsTCU
— TCU Football (@TCUFootball) November 9, 2014
On 3rd-and-8, Jennings keeps it up the middle for 15 yards and a first down to the Alabama 22! #LSU
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
Colby Delahoussaye nails a 35-yard field goal! #LSU
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
The @Venyu Score Update: #LSU and Alabama are tied 10-10 with 9:20 in the 3rd Qtr. pic.twitter.com/cnWGMpiZLY
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
“As Les goes to eat some grass” casual drop on television, and we all just nod along.
— Adam Kramer (@KegsnEggs) November 9, 2014
Ohio State winning on the scoreboard, Michigan State winning in the “dragging Ohio State defenders around” column.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 9, 2014
On third-and-9, Connor Cook fires a 19-yard strike to Aaron Burbridge for a first down at the Ohio State 40. #MSUOSU
— Spartan Football (@MSU_Football) November 9, 2014
Just Les being Les. #BAMAvsLSU pic.twitter.com/YDnyc20exi
— SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) November 9, 2014
Ohio State’s missed two big turnover chances on this drive because it was thinking touchdown first.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 9, 2014
That's awfully good RT @davidubben: Trevone Boykin: Four TDs, 334 yards of offense, zero turnovers. TCU rolling over K-State, 41-14.
— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) November 9, 2014
It's 41-14 TCU now that Trevone Boykin has run for another touchdown. K-state looks like just another team. Remarkable performance.
— Carlos A. Mendez (@calexmendez) November 9, 2014
Doran Grant with the pass breakup. Fourth-and-7. Geiger to try 40-yd FG. MSU is known for fakes, though.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) November 9, 2014
Buckeyes playing much better in secondary tonight. windows are much smaller for Cook. 28-24 OSU. #MSUvsOSU
— Matt Hayes (@Matt_HayesSN) November 9, 2014
Anthony Jennings' face mask ripped off. No call. https://t.co/BrNdkI0yFe
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) November 9, 2014
Elliott hasn't run often, but he's been effective when he has.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) November 9, 2014
Ezekiel just gave someone a ride.
— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) November 9, 2014
#LSU vs. #Bama: Three times now Jennings gets the 1st down with a scramble. He's learning.
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) November 9, 2014
Alabama's allowed 116 rushing yards to QBs in its last two games.
— Andrew Gribble (@Andrew_Gribble) November 9, 2014
Dontre Wilson drops a pass wide open near the end zone.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) November 9, 2014
Oh my. That is an unthinkable drop by Wilson.
— Matt Hayes (@Matt_HayesSN) November 9, 2014
butts RT @HornSports: So THIS is what SEC football is all about!? https://t.co/zkugECsTpc
— Lana Berry (@Lana) November 9, 2014
Tyler Lockett is now K-State's all-time leader in receiving yards.
— Kellis Robinett (@KellisRobinett) November 9, 2014
One thing I think we're seeing tonight is some mileage on that MSU defensive line. Same guys all year and they look tired.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) November 9, 2014
#LSU has had the ball twice this half and has run 12 plays on both series to eat up 13:20.
— Randy Rosetta (@RandyRosetta) November 9, 2014
Ezekiel Elliott is in for the easy touchdown on third-and-goal from the 1. Young OSU OL taking it to MSU up front. Buckeyes 35-24.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) November 9, 2014
Third quarter Time of Possession: LSU 13:20, Alabama 1:40. LSU 24 plays, Alabama 5.
— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) November 9, 2014
Ezekiel Elliott finishes off a 13-play, 67-yard drive with a 1-yard TD run as Ohio State builds a 35-24 lead with 2:18 left in 3Q. #MSUOSU
— Spartan Football (@MSU_Football) November 9, 2014
#LSU and Alabama are tied 10-10 at the end of the 3rd Qtr. Let's Geaux! @LouisianaTravel pic.twitter.com/ERjYhGRwAW
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
It has started to snow at Spartan Stadium.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) November 9, 2014
JK Scott with a 66-yard punt downed inside the 10.
— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) November 9, 2014
#LSU vs. #Bama: White apparently has not learned anything about fielding punts. Total brain cramp, giving Bama 12 extra yards on the punt.
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) November 9, 2014
Concerned Bear is concerned. pic.twitter.com/dWnmHhRfFG
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 9, 2014
Huge stop for Ohio State.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 9, 2014
Eli Apple with the tackle after OSU stayed stout on the edge. Joshua Perry forced him inside.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) November 9, 2014
Here comes the most important quarter of football in Urban Meyer's three years as #OhioState coach.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) November 9, 2014
FINAL: #6 TCU tops #7 K-State, 41-20! #BeatKSU pic.twitter.com/ZYXNPWtEfj
— TCU Football (@TCUFootball) November 9, 2014
Michigan State losing, Michigan State committing stupid penalties.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 9, 2014
Meltdown alert for MSU. Montae Nicholson with a hit that would have been late 2 seconds earlier.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) November 9, 2014
Urban Meyer’s gonna eat the happiest calzone you’ve ever seen.
— Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub) November 9, 2014
Dontre Wilson hangs on in the end zone. Huge, huge TD.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) November 9, 2014
T.J. Yeldon picks up 11 yards and an Alabama first down at the 24-yard line – under 6 minutes left.
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
Don't know if Ohio State can get into the playoff. Sure wouldn't want to play them though.
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) November 9, 2014
J.T. Barrett has all day, again, on third down. Bullet to Dontre Wilson and the rout is on — Ohio State 42-24 with 12:07 left.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) November 9, 2014
Yes sir!! TD BUCKEYES. Keep it going. Still 12 mins left
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 9, 2014
Either LSU moves the chains & kicks winning FG vs. tired Bama D, or Jennings makes a mistake. #BAMAvsLSU
— Ivan Maisel (@Ivan_Maisel) November 9, 2014
Blake Sims' 35 pass attempts is a season high. Alabama's 21 rushing attempts is 11 fewer than the previous season-low.
— Andrew Gribble (@Andrew_Gribble) November 9, 2014
Anthony Jennings is incomplete intended for Trey Quinn – 4th and 4 for the Tigers.
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
This is still three more points than Lane Kiffin’s team scored last year against Washington State.
— Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub) November 9, 2014
Connor Cook hits Josiah Price for a TD. MSU offense is not done. It's 42-31 Buckeyes with 9:15 left. Onside kick time? No, really.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) November 9, 2014
Amari Cooper drops a pass — that's like a Kansas City Royal dropping a routine fly ball. MZ
— The Student Section (@TheStudentSect) November 9, 2014
Ditto. 9-6 was interesting game. Not this. RT @DanWolken I sort of appreciated the 2011 LSU-Bama game for what it was. This one? Meh.
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomonCBS) November 9, 2014
Sims' pass attempt is broken by Jalen Collins – another 3-and-out forced by #LSU defense – their 3rd in 4 Bama 2nd half possessions.
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
Christian LaCouture with nice pressure on Sims on that last INC. #LSU has the ball at the 35 with 2:40 to go.
— Randy Rosetta (@RandyRosetta) November 9, 2014
Alabama has 35 yards in the second half. Three three-and-outs, one five-and-out.
— David Ching (@ESPNChing) November 9, 2014
Wake me when Alabama or LSU gets into FG range. I've never seen so much Twitter analysis about punts & field position.
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomonCBS) November 9, 2014
J.T. Barrett's just showing off now. My goodness.
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) November 9, 2014
JOE THOMAS BARRETT
J.T. Barrett's 55-yard run around left end gives Ohio State a first down at the MSU 21-yard line. #MSUOSU
— Spartan Football (@MSU_Football) November 9, 2014
—> RT @KingJames: That boy JT Barrett in his bag tonight!! #GoBucks
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) November 9, 2014
Elliott with the touchdown. Pretty impressive display for this offense against the No. 5 defense in the country.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) November 9, 2014
Great part of Bama-LSU. If you zone out for several minutes at a time, or you have some cross-stitching to do, it's easy to catch up.
— Travis Haney (@TravHaneyESPN) November 9, 2014
After the timeout, #LSU has Brandon Harris at QB.
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
Ohio State is closing in on its sixth 50 point game in 7 weeks. Only this one's against Michigan State.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) November 9, 2014
“Instead, it’ll be a punt.” 30 FOR 30: EVERY LSU-BAMA GAME EVER.
— Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub) November 9, 2014
#LSU vs. #Bama: No excuse for Quinn not catching that pass. As bad as Jennings is, receivers aren't helping when they have the chance.
— Jim Kleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) November 9, 2014
Alabama has 35 second-half yards. now looks at 2-minute drill and 99 yards for a touchdown. FG wins it too with 1:56 left.
— Michael Casagrande (@ByCasagrande) November 9, 2014
The most exciting thing to happen in this game was a punt downed with a theatrical pose.
— SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) November 9, 2014
Oopsie
— Brandon Larrabee (@TeamSpeedKills) November 9, 2014
Ahem God’s Tigers
— Peter Berkes (@peterberkes) November 9, 2014
CULT OF LES CULT OF LES CULT OF LES CULT OF LES CULT OF LES CULT OF LES CARCOSA CULT OF LES CULT OF LES CULT OF LES CULT OF LES CULT OF LES
— SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) November 9, 2014
When u and your boys find pizza rolls in the fridge pic.twitter.com/WRJb3oxz2x
— Rule of Tree (@RuleofTree) November 9, 2014
NO ONE FUMBLES LIKE THE SEC
— Lana Berry (@Lana) November 9, 2014
Seems good. RT @ESPNJoshMoyer: Ohio State's offensive drives so far: * Missed FG * TD * Punt * TD * TD * TD * TD * TD * TD
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) November 9, 2014
Bama should stand a guy at the base of the uprights just in case.
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) November 9, 2014
#LSU's Colby Delahoussaye drills the 39-yard field goal!!!!! @Venyu score update: LSU 13, Bama 10 (50 seconds).
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
Are you kidding me #LSU?
— Kevin McGuire (@KevinOnCFB) November 9, 2014
JALKDFJALDSKJFALKSJF HE KICKED IT OUT OF BOUNDS
— Peter Berkes (@peterberkes) November 9, 2014
College. Kickers.
— The Solid Verbal (@SolidVerbal) November 9, 2014
Look at Les' face! lol
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) November 9, 2014
"Right now, Les needs more to eat than grass" over a shot of an open-mouthed Les Miles deserves an Emmy.
— Andy Hutchins (@AndyHutchins) November 9, 2014
LOLes Miles pic.twitter.com/41RZPnbjyy
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) November 9, 2014
Perfect play from Blake Sims. Unbelievable.
— The Solid Verbal (@SolidVerbal) November 9, 2014
Blake Sims' pass is complete to Christian Jones for 22 yards – Sims' spikes it – 2nd and 10 for Bama at the #LSU 26-yard line – 12 seconds
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
Even Verne's grunts have editorial value
— SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) November 9, 2014
That was damn impressive by Blake SIms. What a drive.
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) November 9, 2014
Kid made it. Genuinely happy, hate seeing games end on kicker humiliation.
— The Solid Verbal (@SolidVerbal) November 9, 2014
ALABAMA MADE AN IMPORTANT FIELD GOAL. I REPEAT. ALABAMA MADE AN IMPORTANT FIELD GOAL. THIS IS NOT A TEST.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) November 9, 2014
Three seconds, more than enough time to beat Bama, I've seen it before
— SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) November 9, 2014
You know, I would not like to get hit by Reuben Foster.
— Matt Brown (@MattBrownCFB) November 9, 2014
Not sure you could pick two players in the SEC I’d love to see collide more.
— Adam Kramer (@KegsnEggs) November 9, 2014
Don't ever fuck with the dude with the Brian Cox crash collar.
— SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) November 9, 2014
Overtime coin toss is won by #LSU – elects to go on defense – Alabama will play a 1-and-10 from the 25-yard line going to South endzone.
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
Ruben Foster ruining lives daily RT @SBNationCFB: BLAWWWWWWW http://t.co/pjoWSS1cq8 pic.twitter.com/Izswi3C4T3
— Peter Berkes (@peterberkes) November 9, 2014
Just yell laughed at how big that TE was
— Peter Berkes (@peterberkes) November 9, 2014
That’s one big tight end.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 9, 2014
Wow, Lane Kiffin goes with crazy formation to start overtime. The fake offensive lineman catch!
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomonCBS) November 9, 2014
“GET ME THE FATTEST TIGHT END YOU CAN FIND. I HAVE AN IDEA.” – Lane Kiffin
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 9, 2014
Final: OSU WINS 49-37 #OSUvsMSU
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStFootball) November 9, 2014
LOLLLLLLLLLLL “F—K YOU SABAN F—K YOU SABAN F—K YOU SABAN F—K YOU SABAN"
— Pacific Takes (@PacificTakes) November 9, 2014
Urban got a Gatorade bath for that one. First win over a Top 15 opponent at Ohio State.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) November 9, 2014
Yes, LSU fans were chanting that at Nick Saban: http://t.co/9kviMEefXm https://t.co/nkaUtL95N9
— SB✯Nation CFB (@SBNationCFB) November 9, 2014
Fade. Works. DeAndrew White.
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) November 9, 2014
Womp womp! DROPSIES!
— Brian Harrison (@BH_Orange44) November 9, 2014
"'THE FADE WORKED' IS NOW TRENDING WORLDWIDE,'" – if Michael Cole called college football
— Kyle Kensing (@kensing45) November 9, 2014
Kick the FG, Les.
— SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) November 9, 2014
Anthony Jennings' pass incomplete going for Travin Dural across the middle – 4th and 10 for #LSU at the 25-yard line.
— LSU Football (@LSUfball) November 9, 2014
Never a doubt! #RollTide
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 9, 2014
Alabama ends 3-game losing streak vs. ranked teams w/OT win at LSU
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) November 9, 2014
Anthony Jennings was 8-of-22 heading into OT. Four straight pass plays makes sense.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) November 9, 2014
Alabama survives. Jennings could have run for 1st down. Interference or not interference on last play?
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomonCBS) November 9, 2014
look at his majesty RT @recordsANDradio: @edsbs https://t.co/WJgcq3UNoD
— SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) November 9, 2014
That’s only Les Miles’ fourth loss at night in Death Valley in 10 seasons.
— Zac Ellis (@ZacEllis) November 9, 2014
https://twitter.com/slmandel/status/531312349425070081