The college football landscape heats up this weekend with a pivotal clash between the USC Trojans and the Oregon Ducks. Scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, this Big Ten matchup in Eugene, Oregon, is poised to attract significant attention, especially with ESPN College GameDay making its second visit of the season to the area.
In other notable games, the Texas A&M Aggies will look to maintain their unbeaten record against FCS Samford after narrowly escaping a challenge from South Carolina. The Aggies currently boast a record of 10-0, while Samford struggles at 1-10. This game kicks off at noon ET as well.
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) features four intraconference matchups this weekend. Among them, Kentucky will visit Vanderbilt, Arkansas faces Texas, and Tennessee takes on rival Florida. The Missouri Tigers will also face off against the Oklahoma Sooners, whose record stands at 8-2.
Ohio State, still undefeated at 10-0, will start the day’s action against Rutgers at noon ET. The Buckeyes are heavily favored, with a projected win probability of 97% according to the Football Power Index (FPI). The opening line reflects this confidence, with Ohio State favored by 31.5 points.
Other key matchups on Saturday include:
Highlighted Games and Betting Lines
– **Rutgers at No. 1 Ohio State**
Kickoff: Noon ET
Records: Rutgers 5-5, Ohio State 10-0
Opening Line: Ohio State –31.5
FPI Projection: Ohio State by 28.3 points
– **Missouri at No. 11 Oklahoma**
Kickoff: Noon ET
Records: Missouri 7-3, Oklahoma 8-2
Opening Line: Oklahoma –9.5
FPI Projection: Oklahoma by 3.7 points
– **No. 17 USC at No. 8 Oregon**
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Records: USC 8-2, Oregon 9-1
Opening Line: Oregon –10.5
FPI Projection: Oregon by 5.9 points
– **No. 9 Notre Dame vs. Syracuse**
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Records: Notre Dame 8-2, Syracuse 3-7
Opening Line: Notre Dame –35.5
FPI Projection: Notre Dame by 30 points
– **No. 10 Texas vs. Arkansas**
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Records: Texas 7-3, Arkansas 2-8
Opening Line: Texas –10.5
FPI Projection: Texas by 11.1 points
This weekend’s games promise to deliver excitement and drama, as teams vie for playoff positions and bragging rights in their respective conferences. As the action unfolds, fans can look forward to thrilling matchups and the potential for upsets in the chase for bowl eligibility.
