This week marks the final week of the regular season for college football, with a lot at stake for the College Football Playoff. Rivalry week is set to be entertaining, with only two games between ranked teams. In Week 13, three SEC teams in playoff contention all lost to unranked opponents on the road, setting up an unpredictable final weekend.
One of the key matchups to watch is between USC and Notre Dame, where the Trojans have a chance to upset and potentially derail Notre Dame’s playoff hopes. Notre Dame’s strong run game led by Jeremiyah Love poses a challenge for USC’s defense that allows over five yards per carry.
Another highly anticipated game is between Texas and Texas A&M, two longtime rivals meeting again after eight years. The winner of this matchup will play Georgia for the SEC title, adding to the stakes of this rivalry showdown.
Lastly, Iowa State and Kansas State face off in a game with serious Big 12 title implications. Both teams are in the running for the conference title, but Iowa State will need a win to stay alive in the race.
In other weekend highlights, Michigan secured a win over Ohio State in a closely contested game, while South Carolina pulled off an upset over Clemson to stay in the College Football Playoff picture. As the regular season wraps up, teams are battling for crucial wins to secure playoff spots and conference titles.
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