Best games of the season

The most dramatic games so far this season, ranked the same way as Worth the replay?: late drama, comebacks, lead swaps and overtime, weighted by how big a game it was. No scores, no winners.

  1. #1
    KentuckyatSouth Carolina
    CFB· Sat, Oct 3· SEC NetworkOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    94/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.94 (pre-game Watchability 87) = 94

  2. #2
    TennesseeatSouth Carolina
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· ESPN/Disney+Down to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    93/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.98 (pre-game Watchability 96) = 93

  3. #3
    Virginia TechatCalifornia
    CFB· Sat, Oct 10· ACC NetworkDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    92/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.93 (pre-game Watchability 85) = 92

  4. #4
    LSUatKentucky
    CFB· Sat, Oct 10· ESPNOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    90/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 80) = 90

  5. #5
    Ohio StateatTexas
    CFB· Sat, Sep 12· ABCDown to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    89/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 91 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 95, estimated) = 89

  6. #6
    TexasatOklahoma
    CFB· Sat, Oct 10· ABCDown to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    89/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.93 (pre-game Watchability 86) = 89

  7. #7
    MinnesotaatIndiana
    CFB· Sat, Oct 31· CBSOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    87/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.87 (pre-game Watchability 74) = 87

  8. #8
    BYUatUCF
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· FoxOvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    A+
    87/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 79) = 87

  9. #9
    DukeatGeorgia Tech
    CFB· Sat, Oct 10· ESPN2Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    85/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.91 (pre-game Watchability 82) = 85

  10. #10
    North CarolinaatDuke
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· ESPN2Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    85/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 80) = 85

  11. #11
    Notre DameatBYU
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· ABCDown to the wireBack and forth
    A
    85/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 94) = 85

  12. #12
    Texas StatSan Diego St
    CFB· Sat, Oct 3· CWDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    85/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.91 (pre-game Watchability 81) = 85

  13. #13
    Texas StatBoise St
    CFB· Sat, Oct 31· CWDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    83/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.86 (pre-game Watchability 72) = 83

  14. #14
    KentuckyatOklahoma
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· SEC NetworkDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    83/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 89 × pre-game weight 0.93 (pre-game Watchability 86) = 83

  15. #15
    CincinnatiatWest Virginia
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· TNTDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    83/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.89 (pre-game Watchability 78) = 83

  16. #16
    IowaatMinnesota
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· FS1Down to the wire
    A
    83/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 88 × pre-game weight 0.95 (pre-game Watchability 89) = 83

  17. #17
    TCUatArizona
    CFB· Fri, Nov 6· ESPNDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    82/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.84 (pre-game Watchability 69) = 82

  18. #18
    IndianaatMichigan
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· FoxOvertimeDown to the wire
    A
    82/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 83 × pre-game weight 0.98 (pre-game Watchability 97) = 82

  19. #19
    BayloratKansas
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· TNTDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    81/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 91 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 79) = 81

  20. #20
    IowaatMichigan
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· CBSBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    80/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.83 (pre-game Watchability 67) = 80

  21. #21
    Air ForceatNevada
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· FS1OvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    80/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.80 (pre-game Watchability 60) = 80

  22. #22
    MissouriatMississippi St
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· SEC NetworkDown to the wire
    A
    80/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.94 (pre-game Watchability 88) = 80

  23. #23
    SMUatSyracuse
    CFB· Sat, Oct 31· ESPN2Big comebackBack and forth
    A
    80/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension29/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.81 (pre-game Watchability 62) = 80

  24. #24
    AuburnatGeorgia
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· ESPNDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    79/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.84 (pre-game Watchability 69) = 79

  25. #25
    FloridaatTexas
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· ABCDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    79/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.93 (pre-game Watchability 86) = 79

  26. #26
    UCFatKansas
    CFB· Sat, Nov 7· ESPN2Down to the wireBig comeback
    A
    79/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.81 (pre-game Watchability 63) = 79

  27. #27
    PittatVirginia Tech
    CFB· Fri, Oct 2· ESPNDown to the wire
    A
    79/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.93 (pre-game Watchability 85) = 79

  28. #28
    LouisianaatLouisiana Tech
    CFB· Sat, Oct 10· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    79/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.79 (pre-game Watchability 58) = 79

  29. #29
    W MichiganatMichigan
    CFB· Sat, Sep 5· NBCDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    78/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.82 (pre-game Watchability 65, estimated) = 78

  30. #30
    SyracuseatUConn
    CFB· Sat, Oct 3· CBSSNOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    78/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.78 (pre-game Watchability 56) = 78

  31. #31
    Kansas StatColorado
    CFB· Sat, Oct 31· TNTOvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    A
    78/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.84 (pre-game Watchability 68) = 78

  32. #32
    LSUatOle Miss
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· ABCDown to the wire
    A
    78/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 79 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 95, estimated) = 78

  33. #33
    West VirginiaatIowa State
    CFB· Sat, Oct 3· TNTDown to the wireBack and forth
    A
    77/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 88 × pre-game weight 0.88 (pre-game Watchability 75) = 77

  34. #34
    North TexasatTulsa
    CFB· Thu, Oct 1· ESPNOvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    A
    77/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.81 (pre-game Watchability 63) = 77

  35. #35
    Oklahoma StatIowa State
    CFB· Sat, Oct 31· FoxDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    77/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.77 (pre-game Watchability 53) = 77

  36. #36
    IndianaatNebraska
    CFB· Sat, Oct 10· FoxDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    77/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 88 × pre-game weight 0.88 (pre-game Watchability 75) = 77

  37. #37
    IllinoisatMaryland
    CFB· Sat, Oct 31· FS1Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    77/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.82 (pre-game Watchability 64) = 77

  38. #38
    Texas A&MatSouth Carolina
    CFB· Sat, Nov 7· ESPNDown to the wire
    A
    77/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.95 (pre-game Watchability 90) = 77

  39. #39
    Florida StatMiami
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· ESPN/Disney+OvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    A
    76/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.77 (pre-game Watchability 53) = 76

  40. #40
    Ohio StateatIndiana
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· Fox
    A
    76/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 77 × pre-game weight 0.99 (pre-game Watchability 99) = 76

  41. #41
    Jax StateatKennesaw St
    CFB· Wed, Oct 7· CBSSNDown to the wireBack and forth
    A
    76/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.81 (pre-game Watchability 62) = 76

  42. #42
    SyracuseatNorth Carolina
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· ACC NetworkOvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    76/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.76 (pre-game Watchability 52) = 76

  43. #43
    ArizonaatTexas Tech
    CFB· Sat, Oct 31· ESPNBack and forth
    A
    76/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 78 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 95) = 76

  44. #44
    ArmyatTulsa
    CFB· Fri, Oct 23· ESPN2Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    76/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 98 × pre-game weight 0.78 (pre-game Watchability 55) = 76

  45. #45
    KansasatTCU
    CFB· Sat, Oct 31· FS1Down to the wireBig comeback
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.80 (pre-game Watchability 60) = 75

  46. #46
    Gardner-WebbatMarshall
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 75

  47. #47
    NorthwesternatMichigan St
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· PeacockDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.80 (pre-game Watchability 61) = 75

  48. #48
    NebraskaatOregon
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· FoxDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.89 (pre-game Watchability 77) = 75

  49. #49
    Virginia TechatClemson
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· ESPNDown to the wire
    B+
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 84 × pre-game weight 0.89 (pre-game Watchability 77) = 75

  50. #50
    WisconsinatPenn State
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· PeacockBig comeback
    B+
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.85 (pre-game Watchability 71) = 75

Updated nightly. Games from before our pre-game Watchability numbers start (early September) use an estimate from the AP rankings for college football and an average for the rest.