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Rivalry tradition returns to Northern California on Saturday as the California Golden Bears visit the Stanford Cardinal for the 128th edition of the Big Game. While Cal seeks to strengthen its bowl positioning at 6–4, Stanford looks for program momentum under interim coach Frank Reich, who hopes to etch his name among the coaching legends who have delivered rivalry wins for the Cardinal. This season introduced a new face to the rivalry: Reich, the former NFL head coach and Super Bowl–winning coordinator. Though his tenure is limited to a one-year interim arrangement, he has emphasized what this specific matchup means within the Stanford community. For the Cardinal, this serves as an opportunity to close the season with identity and purpose,

South Carolina returns to Williams-Brice Stadium trying to regroup after one of the most painful collapses in program history. The South Carolina Gamecocks led 30–3 against No. 3 Texas A&M last weekend before surrendering 28 unanswered points in a 31–30 loss. The defeat extended their losing streak to five and marked another setback in a disappointing 3–7 season. Despite the collapse, head coach Shane Beamer praised his team’s response during Sunday’s practice and emphasized the importance of finishing the season strong. South Carolina now faces a dangerous foe in the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, who arrive at 6–4 after scoring 40 or more points in four straight games before falling 45–40 at Georgia Southern. Coastal Carolina’s offense has surged over the

Two struggling programs meet Saturday in Orlando as the UCF Knights host the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a matchup featuring two teams desperate to stop prolonged losing streaks. Across the last eight weeks, the Knights and Cowboys have combined for just one win, with both offenses sputtering and both defenses collapsing under workload and inconsistency. Oklahoma State enters at 1–9, having fired longtime head coach Mike Gundy in September after the program’s worst start in decades. Interim coach Doug Meacham has seen flashes of progress — including last week’s tight game at Kansas State — but turnovers and late-game inefficiency continue to bury the Cowboys. Their loss to Kansas State featured two interceptions from quarterback Zane Flores, including a critical

Duke and North Carolina enter Saturday’s rivalry meeting with urgency, frustration and postseason implications converging on a single stage. The Duke Blue Devils are looking to rebound after falling out of ACC title contention, while the North Carolina Tar Heels cling to their last opportunity to stay in the bowl race at 4–6. The Victory Bell adds another layer of intensity to a matchup already defined by regional familiarity. Duke coach Manny Diaz emphasized that redemption in sports is always “a week away,” referencing the need to reset after a 34–17 loss to Virginia. For North Carolina, first-year head coach Bill Belichick prepares for his debut in this rivalry, acknowledging its local significance. Duke enters at 5–5, 4–2 in ACC