As college football fans gear up for an exciting weekend in Columbus, we’re looking at the last full Saturday of games before heading into the holiday season. With teams scrambling to solidify their spots for conferences or even the College Football Playoff, this weekend’s matchups are critical.
The biggest game to watch is when No. 2 Ohio State welcomes No. 5 Indiana to town. This clash carries significant weight in both the Big Ten and the playoff race. However, Ohio State is dealing with injuries, particularly on their offensive line, and lost starting center Seth McLaughlin to a torn Achilles. This could give Indiana’s defense a chance to shine. On the flip side, Indiana also struggled last time on the field against Michigan, raising questions about their offense against a tough Buckeye defense.
Later in the day, No. 21 Arizona State will compete against No. 14 BYU. This game is essentially a title elimination match within the big leagues. Arizona State appears to be hitting their stride at the right time, but they’ll need to prove they can maintain their focus against a powerful BYU.
As the night rolls in, stay tuned for No. 19 Army’s showdown with No. 6 Notre Dame. Army is enjoying an undefeated season so far and is looking to pull off an upset. However, they face a tall task against a strong Notre Dame team, which could leverage its size advantage in the trenches.
In total, there are 19 teams in action with hope still alive for conference victories or playoff entries. Make sure to catch all the thrilling action this Saturday!
