The penultimate week of the 2024 regular season has arrived.
The weekend features three matches between ranked teams, including two monster matchups pitting a traditional powerhouse program against a surprise contender. All eyes will be on this David vs. Goliath matchups and more.
This is what we’ll be following on Saturday. (All times are Eastern and all odds are from BetMGM.)
Time: afternoon | Television: Fox | Line: Ohio State -13.5 | Total: 51.5
The College Football Playoff discussion has been unfairly dominated by Indiana’s weak schedule, so here’s the Hoosiers’ chance to prove their 10-0 record is no fluke. Indiana is powered by an efficient passing attack led by Heisman candidate Kurtis Rourke and a defense that forces nearly two turnovers per game. Indiana will face a Buckeyes team that gives up the fewest points per game of any team in college football.
Time: 3:30 PM | Television: Fox | Line: Colorado -3 | Total: 59.5
The Buffaloes are two wins away from clinching a spot in the Big 12 title game, but the first test will be a Kansas team that just wrapped up BYU’s perfect season. Colorado has scored at least 34 points in each of those wins, while Shedeur Sanders plays like one of the best quarterbacks in the country. Kansas (4-6) is not far from a winning record, as the team has lost five games by one possession.
Time: 3:30 PM | TV: ESPN | Line: Arizona State -3 | Total: 48.5
It’s time to pay attention to Arizona State, which battled its way to the Big 12 title thanks to an offense led by RB Cam Skattebo and his 1,500-plus yards and 13 all-purpose touchdowns. BYU can still make the conference title game with two more wins, despite last week’s loss to Kansas. The loser of this game stands on the outside looking in.
Time: 7:00 PM | Television: NBC | Line: Notre Dame -14.5 | Total: 44.5
How long can Army (9-0) keep its magical season going against Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium? The Black Knights’ three-pronged offense isn’t built to mount a quick comeback, but they have given up just 10 points per game this season, albeit against a manageable schedule. Notre Dame isn’t far behind, losing 11.4 ppg. This game is likely a playoff eliminator, so the stakes are sky high.
Time: 7:30 PM | TV: ESPN | Line: Texas A&M -2.5 | Total: 46.5
The Tigers are 1-5 in the SEC this season and need to beat both Texas A&M and Alabama to make a bowl game. A&M is tied with Texas at the top of the SEC and needs the win to make next week’s rivalry game a semifinal for the SEC title game. Can Auburn play the spoiler?
