Week 10 isn’t meant to be a blowout, but it does feature one of the biggest matchups of the year.
No. No. 3 Penn State hosts No. 4 Ohio State in a crucial Big Ten matchup to start the day. The Buckeyes have already suffered a conference loss, so another loss on Saturday would cripple their hunt for the Big Ten title. As for the Nittany Lions, everyone is aware of James Franklin’s struggles in big games. A win over Ohio State would be huge for him and would go a long way toward securing a playoff spot for PSU.
These are the most important matches on Saturday. (Scroll down to watch the action live.)
Time: afternoon | Television: Fox | Line: Ohio State -3.5 | Total: 45.5
Penn State QB Drew Allar’s status has been in question all week, but he’s heading into the Big Ten showdown. Saturday’s game is the best test for a new-look Penn State offense that has been terrible against top opponents in 2023. The Buckeyes are dealing with their own injuries on the offensive line and struggled to put away Nebraska last week.
Time: afternoon | TV: ESPN | Line: Ole Miss -7 | Total: 53.5
After scoring at least 40 points in each of its non-conference games, Ole Miss has not scored more than 27 points against an SEC opponent. For Arkansas, turnovers are key. The Razorbacks have scored multiple times in half of their games this season, and they are 1-3 in those games. They will also likely play without RB Ja’Quinden Jackson.
Time: 3:30 PM | Television: CBS | Line: Oregon-14.5 | Total: 45.5
Is this the biggest game left for the Ducks? Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel is one of the betting favorites for the Heisman Trophy and the Ducks have not scored fewer than 31 points against an FBS opponent this season. Michigan star cornerback Will Johnson will reportedly miss the game. The Wolverines went back to Davis Warren at QB, but struggled to score points regardless of who was under center.
Time: 7:30 PM | TV: ESPN | Line: Clemson-10.5 | Total: 62.5
Week 10 is a great chance to check out Clemson if you haven’t seen much of the Tigers since their Week 1 loss to Georgia. QB Cade Klubnik is now the No. 5 favorite for the Heisman and the receiving corps is deep. Cardinals QB Tyler Shough has thrown for 2,348 yards through eight games and has 20 TDs and five interceptions.
Time: 8:00 PM | TV: ACC Network | Line: SMU -7.5 | Total: 58.5
The Panthers got some good news on Wednesday when coach Pat Narduzzi said QB Eli Holstein could play against the Mustangs. SMU is dealing with its own QB injury issues. Kevin Jennings is officially listed as doubtful, but says he will be ready to compete in a huge game in the ACC standings on Saturday.
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