College Football's Week 13: Closer to Conference Championships and Playoff Finalization
2024-11-23
College football has now reached Week 13 of the season, bringing us tantalizingly close to the much-anticipated conference championship games. Simultaneously, the College Football Playoff is inching closer to being set in stone, adding an extra layer of excitement to each matchup in the coming weeks.
Uncover the Top Five Must-Watch College Football Games of Week 13
5. USC @ UCLA
In the heart of Los Angeles, California, on November 18th, the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins squared off at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. This rivalry remains fiercely alive, despite the fact that both teams have had underwhelming seasons. USC currently stands at 5-5, while UCLA has managed to hold a record of 4-6. When these two teams take the field against each other, it doesn't matter how good each one is; the stakes are high. A win in this game could help smooth over some of the rough patches and bring a sense of pride to the city of Los Angeles.Just a few weeks earlier, on November 11th, the USC Trojans defense and UCLA Bruins offense were at the line of scrimmage before an extra point attempt. This game is sure to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to make a statement.
4. No. 16 Colorado @ Kansas
Kansas came out on top last week by taking down BYU, and now they face a tough challenge against the Buffalos. Colorado has a great opportunity to potentially make it to the College Football Playoff, but they must not take these final few games lightly. The Jayhawks have shown some fight in winning three of their last four games overall, and if Colorado isn't careful, they could find themselves in a similar situation to BYU last week. This matchup promises to be a battle of wills, with both teams vying for victory.
3. No. 9 Ole Miss @ Florida
Ole Miss is in a prime position to make a run at the College Football Playoff, but this game against Florida could be a tricky one. Florida stunned LSU at home last week and now have another chance to spoil the season for an SEC rival. The Gators have been playing better of late, but the Rebels won't go down without a fight. This old-fashioned dogfight is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, as both teams battle it out for supremacy.
2. No. 14 BYU @ No. 21 Arizona State
Before the season began, few would have expected Arizona State to be performing this well. But the Sun Devils have been one of the surprise teams this year and have an outside chance of making it to the College Football Playoff. This weekend, they get a great opportunity to strengthen their case by facing a strong BYU team at home. The Cougars were upset last week and will be looking to redeem themselves in the eyes of the committee with a solid road win. Both teams will be looking to make a statement, adding an extra element of excitement to this game.
1. No. 5 Indiana @ No. 2 Ohio State
Without a doubt, this is the game of the week. The Hoosiers have a chance to prove that they belong among the elite teams. Many people believe that Indiana's undefeated record is due to an easy schedule, but this game against the Buckeyes on the road will put that theory to the test. If Indiana can come out on top, they will firmly cement themselves as championship contenders. This matchup is sure to be a showdown between two powerhouses, with both teams leaving it all on the field.For more college football news, head to Newsweek Sports.
