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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 championship game and possibly the College Football Playoff. To keep those dreams intact, the Trojans must win out against Iowa, Oregon and UCLA. Their recent form suggests momentum is building. Since losing 34-24 at Notre Dame, USC has responded with back-to-back victories over Nebraska and Northwestern, including last week’s 38-17 win in which their offense controlled the second half. Quarterback Jayden Maiava delivered 299 passing yards and

The Virginia Cavaliers enter Week 12 at 8-2 and firmly in the crowded ACC title race, sitting at 5-1 in conference play after last week’s 16-9 home loss to Wake Forest. That defeat dropped Virginia from sole possession of the ACC lead and tightened a seven-team cluster still competing for spots in the conference championship game. With just two weeks remaining, Virginia’s margin for error has evaporated, and their visit to Durham carries playoff-level weight. The situation is similar for the Duke Blue Devils, who arrive at 5-4 overall but 4-1 in the ACC, their only conference loss coming against Georgia Tech. Duke’s recent defensive struggles have created volatility, with a 46-45 win over Clemson followed by a 37-34 loss

The Miami Hurricanes enter Week 12 holding the highest ranking among ACC programs, sitting at 7-2 with a home finale that carries major stakes for their conference title and College Football Playoff aspirations. After beginning the season 5-0, Miami has alternated wins and losses, narrowing its margin for error as the regular season reaches its pivotal stretch. Their dominant 38-10 victory over Syracuse restored momentum and reaffirmed the stability of their passing game and defensive front. Quarterback Carson Beck remains the fulcrum of Miami’s offense; he surpassed the 10,000-yard career mark last week and contributed both a passing and receiving touchdown. Even without top running back Mark Fletcher Jr., the Hurricanes managed to produce balance through freshman Girard Pringle Jr.,

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets enter Week 12 atop the ACC standings at 8-1, carrying the profile of a balanced, explosive team capable of competing with any offense in the country. Their setback against NC State before the bye week ended their perfect season, but the program’s internal response has been swift. Coach Brent Key emphasized that November football is earned in the weight room and off-season training, urging his team to convert the frustration from the 48-36 loss into forward momentum. Quarterback Haynes King produced one of the greatest single-game performances in program history, amassing 511 total yards while pushing his season-long ACC-leading yardage pace past 330 yards per game. The defensive side, however, remains the central question entering