GAMES TO WATCH
No. 1 Ohio State (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) at No. 13 Michigan (9-2, 6-2) Noon Saturday, FOX
With a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game already secured, Ohio State can turn its attention to extending its dominance over Michigan. The Buckeyes have won seven consecutive games and 14 of the last 15 meetings in this series. A win by the Wolverines would give them 10 wins for the fourth time in the last five seasons under coach Jim Harbaugh.
No. 5 Alabama (10-1, 6-1 SEC) at
No. 15 Auburn (8-3, 4-3) 3:30 p.m. Saturday, CBS
Alabama’s hope of returning to the College Football Playoff rests on beating Auburn for a second consecutive season. A win over the Tigers doesn’t guarantee the Tide a spot, but a loss does end their chances of making it back for the sixth straight season. Mac Jones, who replaced the injured Tua Tagovailoa as the Tide starting quarterback, will be challenged by a strong Auburn defense.
No. 12 Wisconsin (9-2, 6-2 Big Ten) at No. 8 Minnesota (10-1, 7-1) 3:30 p.m. Saturday, ABC
The winner earns a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game against Ohio State. Minnesota already clinched at least a share of the Big Ten West crown with its win over Northwestern. The Gophers are looking for a shot at their first conference title since 1967. Wisconsin is looking to return to the title game for the sixth time in the last nine years with the Badgers winning the title in 2011 and 2012.
Texas A&M (7-4, 4-3 SEC) at No. 2 LSU (11-0, 7-0) 7 p.m. Saturday, ESPN
The last time LSU and Texas A&M played, it became the longest game in college football history, with the Aggies outlasting the Tigers 74-72 in seven overtimes. The game lasted four hours and 53 minutes and featured 10 ties and 12 lead changes. It set marks for most combined points and most points scored by a losing team. A win over the Aggies would give LSU 12 wins for the first time since 2011.
No. 7 Oklahoma (10-1, 7-1 Big 12) at No. 21 Oklahoma State (8-3, 5-3) 8 p.m. Saturday, FOX
Oklahoma already clinched a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game against Baylor, but the Sooners remain on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff race. Lincoln Riley’s team has the rssume to be a playoff factor, but Oklahoma hasn’t passed the eye test lately, struggling in wins over Baylor and TCU. A win over Oklahoma State would be the Sooners’ fifth in a row in the series.