Once Rivalry Week concludes Saturday evening, subsequent week’s convention championship video games might be all that’s standing between a number of the high groups within the nation and the College Football Playoff. Those alternatives are dwindling with each Saturday that passes because the penultimate week of the season continues, and a few of these aforementioned contenders might be concerned in hotly contested rivalry video games, the kind of contests that may make or break a season.

The greatest recreation of the day is The Game itself. No. 2 Ohio State hosts No. 3 Michigan with the winner advancing to the Big Ten Championship Game and incomes an inside observe to the CFP. The loser will watch from the skin and hope some type of chaos permits it to sneak into the four-team discipline. Jim Harbaugh is on the lookout for his second straight win after main the Wolverines to their first collection victory since 2011 final season, whereas Ryan Day is hoping to keep away from turning into the primary Buckeyes coach to lose consecutive video games to their rival since John Cooper (1999-2000).

Slotting in second when it comes to playoff implications is Saturday evening’s rivalry showdown between No. 6 USC and No. 10 Notre Dame. A win might doubtlessly vault the Trojans into the fourth spot of the CFP Rankings subsequent Tuesday, whereas a loss would once more knock the Pac-12 out of playoff competition for the sixth time in eight editions of the occasion.

Also on deck is No. 7 Alabama visiting Auburn for the Iron Bowl within the SEC on CBS Game of the Week, No. 8 Clemson internet hosting a South Carolina workforce that shockingly destroyed Tennessee final week, and the Civil War with No. 9 Oregon visiting No. 21 Oregon State in what’s been an amazing season already for each packages.

Be positive to stay with CBS Sports all through the day for college football protection from the opening kickoff onward. Let’s check out our knowledgeable picks for one of the best video games throughout Rivalry Week.

No. 5 LSU at Texas A&M

Featured Game | Texas A&M Aggies vs. LSU Tigers

7 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV (Try without cost) — Texas A&M needs its season from hell to finish. LSU has a possible College Football Playoff berth on the road. The distinction in motivation between these two groups is off the charts, not even counting the ability and training gaps between the 2 packages. A double-digit highway line is giant, however the Tigers will handle enterprise. Prediction: LSU -10 — Shehan Jeyarajah

No. 10 Notre Dame at No. 6 USC

Featured Game | USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

7:30 p.m. | ABC, fuboTV (Try without cost) — The Trojans are going to search out Notre Dame to be one of many more durable assessments of the season because the Fighting Irish attempt to play steer clear of Caleb Williams with a stable floor recreation after which complement that with bend-but-don’t break protection. But if pressured to decide on between Williams and Drew Pyne in a recreation that I anticipate to be shut, I’ll aspect with the Heisman Trophy contender. Prediction: USC -5.5 — Chip Patterson

No. 3 Michigan at No. 2 Ohio State

Featured Game | Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines

Noon | Fox, fuboTV (Try without cost) — I do not know who’s going to win this recreation. I’ve performed each side in our knowledgeable picks. I took Ohio State straight up however the Wolverines towards the unfold. The reality? My stage of confidence in each picks is low. I do just like the underneath fairly a bit, nonetheless. The manner I see issues, if Michigan is to win, it will have to take action on the bottom. That ought to maintain the rating low. Meanwhile, Ohio State hasn’t confronted many defenses like that of Michigan. When it has, we have seen its offense battle. At the identical time, if there’s going to be a blowout, I’ve to imagine it will be in Ohio State’s favor; nonetheless, that solely occurs if Michigan would not rating. All of those situations finish with the whole ending under 56 factors. Prediction: Under 56 — Tom Fornelli

South Carolina at No. 8 Clemson

Featured Game | Clemson Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks

Noon | ABC, fuboTV (Try without cost) — Can lightning strike twice? Sure, why not. Clemson has dominated this matchup, profitable seven straight video games relationship again to 2014. However, the Tigers get Shane Beamer’s Gamecocks proper as they’re discovering their rhythm. Quarterback Spencer Rattler rediscovered his mojo with a school-record six landing passes in a 63-38 victory over No. 10 Tennessee. South Carolina scored on 9 of its 10 full possessions to clinch back-to-back profitable seasons. There’s a path for South Carolina to have one of the best quarterback on the sector if issues go proper. Prediction: South Carolina +430 — Shehan Jeyarajah

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Auburn at No. 7 Alabama

3:30 p.m. | CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App — I’ll take the Crimson Tide to win and canopy, although it will not be simple. Auburn’s speeding assault is deadly, however the Crimson Tide are gifted sufficient to remain disciplined and guarantee that Tank Bigsby and Jarquez Hunter do not get free on a constant foundation. That protection will put on down the Auburn offensive line and pressure Robby Ashford into some uncomfortable spots. This recreation might be shut for two-and-a-half quarters or so, however Alabama will draw back for a late cowl. Prediction: Alabama -22 — Barrett Sallee

No. 9 Oregon at No. 21 Oregon State

3:30 p.m. | ABC, fuboTV (Try without cost) — The Ducks head right into a must-win matchup towards their bitter rivals, however Oregon State will not make issues simple. The Beavers had Washington and USC on the ropes in shut losses, they usually boast top-of-the-line defenses within the Pac-12. Ultimately, Oregon quarterback Bo Nix’s well being will resolve this recreation, and his efficiency in a slender win over Utah is sufficient to guess on him to clinch the Ducks’ spot within the Pac-12 Championship Game. Prediction: Oregon -3 — Shehan Jeyarajah

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