Florida International nearly pulled off an upset of their own, pushing Jacksonville State for four quarters without star linebacker Travion Barnes. However, the Panthers dropped to 3-7 following a 34-31 loss – marking the fifth straight year that the Panthers will not reach postseason play.

Some of the best teams in the country faced upset scares in Week 12 but only further solidified their standing in the college football rankings with their ability to endure the late-season pressure and avoid taking a costly loss.