College football Week 11 preview: Five best games to watch this weekend-ZoomTech News

The primary official School Soccer Playoff rankings have been launched this week, and whereas there weren’t many surprises, it makes the remainder of the season a bit extra intense with groups understanding precisely what they should do with a purpose to clinch a spot within the highly-coveted 12-team discipline.

Week 11 options a number of high-stakes matchups — particularly within the SEC — as No. 3 Georgia heads to No. 16 Ole Miss, and No. 11 Alabama performs No. 15 LSU in Loss of life Valley. Each have CFP implications and might be must-see TV.

Elsewhere, No. 9 BYU and No. 20 Colorado have their very own necessary Massive 12 showdowns, whereas No. 2 Ohio State and No. 8 Indiana simply must preserve profitable with a purpose to arrange a large convention battle in a number of weeks.

That mentioned, listed here are the highest 5 video games to observe this weekend:

Purdue at No. 2 Ohio State (midday ET on FOX and the FOX Sports activities app)

It has been a difficult previous three video games for Ohio State. The Buckeyes misplaced to new Massive Ten foe Oregon by one level at Autzen Stadium on Oct. 12, then they eked out slender wins over Nebraska and Penn State the previous two weekends. These sorts of outcomes can take an emotional toll on a staff, however head coach Ryan Day is telling his gamers they will’t take their foot off the fuel now. Even with unranked Purdue coming to Columbus on Saturday, they will’t let up. 

That doesn’t simply go for this weekend however for the remainder of the season. Ohio State has to remain sharp these subsequent few weeks towards inferior opponents equivalent to Purdue (1-7) and Northwestern (4-5). OSU needs to be on its A-game for the ultimate two video games towards No. 8 Indiana and bitter rival Michigan. Each recreation is a must-win, particularly with one loss already on its résumé.

No. 3 Georgia at No. 16 Ole Miss (3:30 p.m. ET) 

This can be a big alternative for head coach Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss. A Rebels win over the Bulldogs would shake up the SEC’s playoff image, and it might even be a monumental win for Kiffin’s program, which has but to beat a ranked staff this 12 months. The Rebels practically pulled off a win over then-No. 13 LSU in Loss of life Valley a number of weeks in the past however misplaced 29-26 in additional time. They’ve momentum now although after dominating Arkansas, 63-13, on the highway every week in the past.

If Ole Miss pulls the upset, it might possible be due to its smothering protection. The unit leads the nation in sacks (41.0) and is ranked within the high 10 in scoring protection (13.2) and yards per play (4.41). Georgia QB Carson Beck, who leads the SEC in interceptions (11), hasn’t had probably the most constant season. If Ole Miss can get strain on him, issues may get fascinating.

No. 20 Colorado at Texas Tech (4 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports activities app) 

We’ve recognized all season that the Massive 12 is unpredictable and up for grabs. This recreation has the potential to make that assertion much more true. Texas Tech is coming off a powerful 23-22 highway win over beforehand unbeaten Iowa State final week. QB Behren Morton drove the Purple Raiders 71 yards within the closing two minutes and RB Tahj Brooks punched in a 5-yard landing with 19 seconds left to win, clinching the staff’s fifth victory by eight factors or much less this season.

Now, the Purple Raiders host Colorado, which was ranked twentieth within the first CFP rankings. Due to Iowa State’s loss, the Buffaloes are actually tied with the Cyclones for second place within the Massive 12. Win out, and head coach Deion Sanders’ staff could possibly be taking part in for the convention championship and a spot within the CFP. 

That’s actually potential, particularly with QB Shedeur Sanders operating the offense. He has an opportunity to place up some large numbers in Lubbock when he faces the Massive 12’s worst move protection (Texas Tech is giving up 307.2 yards per recreation). Sanders leads the league in passing effectivity (73.3%) and touchdowns (21), and has solely thrown six interceptions this season.

No. 11 Alabama at No. 15 LSU (7:30 p.m. ET) 

This one is successfully a CFP elimination recreation as a result of each Alabama and LSU have two losses. The annual assembly between these applications is at all times must-see TV, and this 12 months is not any exception. Each groups are coming off bye weeks, as they at all times do, which head coaches Kalen DeBoer and Brian Kelly hope will profit their groups after a tough October.

LSU’s final outing led to a 38-23 loss to Texas A&M at Kyle Subject. The Tigers held a 17-7 lead at halftime earlier than failing to complete the sport robust. Alabama has misplaced two of its previous 4 video games, a stunning upset to Vanderbilt after which one other to Tennessee, each of which have been on the highway. How will the Tigers and the Crimson Tide reply in entrance of a raucous crowd at Loss of life Valley on Saturday evening? We’ll quickly discover out.

No. 9 BYU at Utah (10:15 p.m. ET)

BYU hopes to remain undefeated because it travels to face archrival Utah in a recreation that hasn’t been performed since 2010. The Cougars are sitting fairly within the CFP image, firmly atop the Massive 12 standings. Until one thing wild occurs, which is at all times potential, head coach Kalani Sitake’s staff ought to discover itself as a convention champion within the 12-team discipline.

Utah began the season with potential, however with out gifted QB Cam Rising out there (a decrease leg harm suffered in October dominated him out for the season), the offense has sputtered. Utah is at the moment using a four-game dropping streak. Within the Utes’ final outing, a 17-14 loss to Houston on Oct. 26, head coach Kyle Whittingham mentioned he was on the lookout for a “spark” and determined to play two quarterbacks in freshman Isaac Wilson and sophomore Brandon Rose. Neither made an announcement, although, and whoever begins Saturday could have their arms full vs. a stable BYU protection, which is tied for the third most interceptions (14) within the nation this season.

Laken Litman covers faculty soccer, faculty basketball and soccer for FOX Sports activities. She beforehand wrote for Sports activities Illustrated, USA At this time and The Indianapolis Star. She is the creator of “Sturdy Like a Lady,” printed in spring 2022 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Title IX. Observe her at @LakenLitman.

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