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The Oklahoma State Cowboys return to Stillwater seeking their first FBS win since Week 0, entering with a 1-8 record and a roster stretched thin by attrition. The Cowboys have been one of the least productive power-conference teams this season, ranking near the bottom nationally in total offense, scoring offense, and passing defense. Their most recent outing — a 38-21 loss at Kansas — showed flashes of improved quarterback play but continued issues in explosive-play prevention and drive sustainability. Kansas State, meanwhile, arrives at 4-5 and clinging to bowl hopes. The Kansas State Wildcats have been hit hard by injuries, most notably losing All-Big 12 linebacker Austin Romaine for the season. Coach Chris Klieman acknowledged that roster limitations have forced

A high-stakes SEC–Big Ten crossover showdown hits Tuscaloosa as the Oklahoma Sooners visit the Alabama Crimson Tide with College Football Playoff implications on the line. Alabama seeks revenge after last season’s 24-3 defeat in Norman, while Oklahoma fights to keep its postseason hopes alive. Both programs enter Week 12 ranked inside the CFP top 12, carrying elite defenses, explosive quarterbacks, and playoff-shaping urgency. Alabama (8-1) has won eight straight since its opening loss to Florida State, leaning on one of the nation’s best turnover margins and the poise of first-year starting quarterback Ty Simpson. Oklahoma (7-2) arrives off a bye week and a momentum-boosting win over Tennessee, rediscovering its disruptive defensive identity. Market movement for this matchup has reflected national

A high-leverage Big Ten matchup takes center stage Friday night as the Minnesota Golden Gophers travel west to face the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks sit at No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings and continue to chase a return to the Big Ten title game, while Minnesota looks to play spoiler and strengthen its postseason résumé. Oregon (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) enters with renewed confidence after an 18-16 road win at Iowa — a gritty, weather-affected effort that reinforced the Ducks’ physical identity. Despite missing key skill players such as Dakorien Moore and Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon leaned on its deep backfield and defensive resilience. Their lone loss remains a 30-20 setback against CFP No. 2

No. 5 Arizona and No. 15 UCLA meet Friday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. These former Pac-12 rivals now sit in different leagues, but the stylistic clash remains the same. UCLA won last year’s matchup 57-54 after overcoming a 13-point deficit, a game that slowed to the pace Mick Cronin prefers.Cronin praised Arizona’s toughness, noting that beating the Wildcats requires a team willing to “do some hard things.” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd expects another grind, saying the game always becomes a battle of tempo control.Arizona arrives off an 84-49 win over Northern Arizona. Freshman shooter Dwayne Aristode hit six threes and Koa Peat continues to lead the team at 19.3 points per game. UCLA rolled West Georgia 83-62