College Football Previews

Penn State vs Michigan State Game Preview Two programs once positioned for strong seasons now meet in an effort to halt identical six-game losing streaks. The Penn State Nittany Lions and Michigan State Spartans began the year 3-0 but have spiraled into the bottom tier of the Big Ten. Their matchup in University Park offers both teams a realistic chance

Game Preview Kansas State Wildcats @ Oklahoma State Cowboys 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

Oklahoma vs Alabama Game Preview 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,

Minnesota vs Oregon Game Preview 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

Clemson vs Louisville Game Preview The Friday night ACC spotlight shines on two programs heading in different directions as the Louisville Cardinals host the Clemson Tigers in a matchup that once carried College Football Playoff potential. Louisville enters at 7-2 after a stunning overtime loss to Cal — the Cardinals’ second home OT defeat in a month — while Clemson

Wisconsin vs Indiana Game Preview The College Football Playoff picture tightens as the Indiana Hoosiers return home for the final time this season, hosting a struggling but rejuvenated Wisconsin Badgers squad on Saturday. Indiana enters unbeaten at 10-0 with a firm grip on a top-two CFP ranking, while Wisconsin arrives at 3-6 but fresh off its first conference win in

UCLA vs Ohio State Game Preview The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes continue their march toward a second straight national championship, hosting a roller-coaster UCLA Bruins squad looking to stop yet another downturn. While Ohio State has dominated the national conversation with historic defensive efficiency, UCLA enters Columbus fighting to stay afloat after back-to-back losses. Ohio State’s résumé remains the

South Florida @ Navy Game Preview The American Conference race remains one of the most volatile in college football, and Saturday’s matchup between the South Florida Bulls and Navy Midshipmen carries direct implications for who stays alive entering the final stretch. Both teams enter Week 12 at 7-2, and with multiple one-loss programs stacked atop the standings, this game functions

Game Preview Iowa Hawkeyes @ USC Trojans The USC Trojans return to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for one of the program’s most consequential games of the season, hosting the Iowa Hawkeyes in a Big Ten showdown with postseason implications. USC sits at 7-2 overall and 5-1 in conference play, with a narrow but real path to the Big Ten