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Check out the top five college football games to watch this weekend.
No. 23 West Virginia (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at No. 8 TCU (4-0, 1-0) Today, 3:30 — Fox Sports
The Buzz: This is just the second time in their brief Big 12 tenures both programs will meet while ranked at the same time. The last time was in 2014 when then-No. 10 TCU held off No. 20 West Virginia 31-30. The Horned Frogs would go on to earn a share of the conference title but ultimately would be left out of the College Football Playoff semifinals. These two teams feature the top rushing offenses in the league thanks to WVU’s Justin Crawford (451 yards) and TCU’s Darius Anderson (422).
No. 13 Miami (3-0, 1-0 ACC) at Florida State (1-2, 1-1) Today, 3:30 — WFTV-9 The Buzz: This is the first time in this series in which a ranked Miami team has faced off against an unranked FSU team since 1986. The Seminoles have never lost to the Hurricanes under head coach Jimbo Fisher (7-0), but this year’s FSU team has struggled offensively. The Seminoles have just three touchdowns during 12 red-zone trips and allowed 12 sacks during three games. Miami, meanwhile, has been
sparked by running back Mark Walton, who leads the ACC in rushing yards per game (134.3). LSU (3-2, 0-1 SEC) at No. 21 Florida (3-1, 3-0) Today, 3:30 — WKMG-6
The Buzz: LSU and Florida are going in opposite directions at the moment. The Tigers have lost two of their past three games, including a mindboggling 24-21 home loss to Troy last week that has LSU fans eager to fire first-year coach Ed Orgeron. The Gators have won three consecutive games after opening the season with a loss to Michigan. The last time UF lost in the Swamp to an SEC opponent was on Nov. 15, 2014, against South Carolina. The Tigers were supposed to travel to Gainesville last season but instead hosted the Gators in the wake of Hurricane Matthew disruptions.
Michigan State (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) at No. 7 Michigan (4-0, 1-0) Tonight, 7 — WFTV-9 The Buzz: Michigan continues its push for the
Wolverines’ first outright Big Ten championship since 2003 during this in-state rivalry matchup against Michigan State. The past two meetings have been fairly close and decided by a total of 13 points. Michigan comes into this one with the top defense in the Big Ten, amassing a league-best 18 sacks so far this season. Michigan State’s offensive line has allowed just six sacks so far this year. With Wilton Speight out due to injury, John O’Korn will start for Michigan at quarterback.
No. 11 Washington State (5-0, 2-0 Pac-12) at Oregon (4-1, 1-1) Tonight, 8 — WOFL-35
The Buzz: This is the highest Washington State has been ranked since the 2003 season as the Cougars look to improve to 6-0 for the first time since 2001. Luke Falk has been outstanding so far this season, passing for 1,718 yards and 16 touchdowns with two interceptions. He’s looking to improve to 3-0 against Oregon in his career after leading WSU to back-toback wins over the Ducks. Oregon, meanwhile, must deal with the loss of quarterback Justin Herbert, who reportedly broke his collarbone during last week’s game.