Welcome to Week 14! We have one of the best weekend slates of the season, and the stakes are higher than ever as many teams have their final shot to impress the CFP committee. Here are the biggest games of the holiday weekend that could have a serious impact on the CFP rankings:
Friday, Nov. 28
The action kicks off Friday with Mississippi State and Kansas trying to play spoiler to CFP hopefuls No. 7 Ole Miss and No. 13 Utah. The Utes are right on the edge of the bracket and will need a win to stay in the postseason conversation, and the Bulldogs would love nothing more than to spoil their in-state rivals’ season in the Egg Bowl.
On Black Friday afternoon, No. 4 Georgia and No. 23 Georgia Tech battle in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. The Yellow Jackets have an opportunity to get back in the CFP committee’s good graces by knocking off the Bulldogs, while a win for Georgia will all but guarantee Kirby Smart’s squad a playoff spot.
But save some room for the night slate in what could be the most pivotal game of the weekend between No. 3 Texas A&M and No. 16 Texas. The Longhorns can make a serious case to be the first three-loss team in the playoffs if they can take down the undefeated Aggies in Austin, and a win will shake up the SEC championship picture.
Saturday, Nov. 29
The action keeps rolling into Saturday with a noon kickoff for No. 1 Ohio State and No. 15 Michigan in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines have been a Week 14 thorn in the Buckeyes’ side for four seasons now as the defending national champs look to snap the losing streak to their rival up north.
In the afternoon, No. 19 Tennessee hosts No. 14 Vanderbilt as the Commodores try to make their final push for a playoff spot. The Volunteers have won the past six matchups with Vandy, all by at least two scores. If Diego Pavia and company can walk out of Neyland Stadium with a win, it could be enough to push them into the top 12, especially if they get some rivalry weekend upsets in front of them in the rankings.
And the night game delivers again as No. 10 Alabama will walk into Jordan-Hare Stadium under the lights against Auburn in the Iron Bowl. The Tide have walked out of Auburn with a win the past two trips to Jordan-Hare, but not without drama. The last three Iron Bowls in Auburn have been decided by a combined eight points, and the Tigers will certainly give their best shot at popping the Crimson Tide’s playoff bubble spot.
Here are the times and TV channels for some of the biggest games of the weekend:
- Friday, Nov. 28
- Saturday, Nov. 29
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