The Orlando Sentinel's Matt Murschel lists his must-watch games, including two clashes of undefeated teams: Penn State vs. Minnesota and LSU vs. Alabama.
No. 5 Penn State (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) at No. 13 Minnesota (8-0, 5-0), noon ET Saturday, ABC
It's the road favorite Penn State Nittany Lions against new-contract-wielding P.J. Fleck's Gophers in a battle of unbeaten teams. Minnesota has won 10 straight games dating to last season and is off to its best start since 1941.
No. 1 LSU (8-0, 4-0 SEC) at No. 2 Alabama (8-0, 5-0), 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday, CBS
Ed Orgeron leads his Tigers into a monumental showdown in Tuscaloosa as LSU looks to snap an eight-game losing streak against Alabama and grab control of the SEC West. The Crimson Tide have won 31 straight at Bryant-Denny Stadium and feature one of the best scoring offenses in the country led by Heisman Trophy candidate Tua Tagovailoa — if he’s healthy. LSU also features a Heisman candidate in QB Joe Burrow.
No. 11 Baylor (8-0, 5-0 Big 12) at TCU (4-4, 2-3), noon ET Saturday, FS1
Baylor, led by QB Charlie Brewer, shown here vs. Texas Tech, is off to its best start since 2015, but to extend their streak, the Bears will need to snap a four-game skid against TCU. The Bears feature the stingiest defense in the Big 12, allowing a little more than 18 points per game, while the Horned Frogs are the top overall defense in the league, allowing 324 yards per game. TCU is working to avoid losing at least five games for the second consecutive season.
No. 18 Iowa (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) at No. 16 Wisconsin (6-2, 3-2), 4 p.m. ET Saturday, FOX
QB Jack Coan leads Wisconsin into a Big Ten West showdown with the Heartland Trophy on the line. Wisconsin, which leads the nation in total defense, is looking to avoid three straight losses for the first time since 2008. Iowa features the third-best scoring defense in the country, allowing a little more than 10 points per game. Wisconsin has won three straight games in this rivalry series and six of the last seven.
Iowa State (5-3, 3-2 Big 12) at No. 9 Oklahoma (7-1, 4-1), 8 p.m. ET Saturday, FOX
Oklahoma’s pursuit of its fifth consecutive Big 12 title took a slight detour with its loss to Kansas State two weeks ago. Led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Sooners seek to get back on track with a home win against the Iowa State Cyclones.
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