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The penultimate week of the 2024 regular season is here.
The weekend features three games between ranked teams, including two monster matchups pitting a traditional power program against a surprising contender. All eyes will be on these David vs. Goliath showdowns and more.
This is what we will follow on Saturday. (All times are Eastern and all odds are from BetMGM.)
Time: Noon | Television: Zorro | Line: Ohio State -13.5 | Total: 51.5
The College Football Playoff discussion has been unfairly dominated by Indiana’s weak schedule, so here’s the Hoosiers’ chance to prove their 10-0 record is no fluke. Indiana is fueled by an efficient passing offense led by fringe Heisman contender Kurtis Rourke and a defense that is forcing nearly two turnovers per game. Indiana will have to deal with a Buckeyes team that is giving up the fewest points per game of any team in college football.
Time: 3:30 pm | Television: Zorro | Line: Colorado -3 | Total: 59.5
The Buffaloes are two wins away from clinching a spot in the Big 12 title game, but the first test will be a Kansas team that just finished BYU’s perfect season. Colorado scored at least 34 points in each of those wins while Shedeur Sanders plays like one of the best quarterbacks in the country. Kansas (4-6) is not far from having a winning record as the team has lost five games by one possession.
Time: 3:30 pm | Television: ESPN | Line: Arizona State -3 | Total: 48.5
It’s time to start paying attention to Arizona State, which has clawed its way to the Big 12 title thanks to an offense led by RB Cam Skattebo and his more than 1,500 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns. BYU can still reach the conference title game with two more wins despite last week’s loss to Kansas. The loser of this game is on the outside looking in.
Time: 7 pm | Television: NBC | Line: Notre Dame -14.5 | Totals: 44.5
How long can Army (9-0) maintain its magical season against Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium? The Black Knights’ triple-option offense isn’t designed for a quick comeback, but they’ve allowed just 10 points per game this season, albeit on a manageable schedule. Notre Dame is not far behind, allowing 11.4 points per game. This game is likely a playoff tie, so the stakes are high.
Time: 7:30 pm | Television: ESPN | Line: Texas A&M -2.5 | Total: 46.5
The Tigers are 1-5 in the SEC this season and need to beat Texas A&M and Alabama to reach a bowl game. A&M is tied with Texas atop the SEC and needs the win to make next week’s rivalry game a semifinal for the SEC title game. Could Auburn be the spoiler?
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