This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/cal as Max Homa One Stroke Back Heading into Final Round at John Deere. Max Homa delivered a third consecutive strong day at the John Deere Classic and enters Sunday’s final round tied for second place, just one stroke off the lead.

M oving Day at the 2025 John Deere Classic saw a familiar face surge toward contention as Max Homa carded a 3‑under 68 on Saturday at TPC Deere Run.

Moving Day at the 2025 John Deere Classic featured some chaos, as there were eight tied for the lead at one point thanks to gusty winds that made it difficult to score, but as the final groups made their way around TPC Deere Run we saw five players create some separation from the pack.