10 must-watch college football games of Week 12 ft. Tennessee vs. Georgia
College football has plenty of marquee matchups in Week 12. The vast majority of College Football Playoff contenders will be in action, some with significant games. While nobody can catch all the games, here's a quick rundown of the best games to watch in Week 12.
Top 10 must-watch college football games of Week 12
10. Arizona State vs. Kansas State
While neither Arizona State nor Kansas State is likely to win the Big 12, these are two 7-2 teams that could still have an outside chance at the playoff. While KSU has the superior resume, a win over the Sun Devils is necessary for the Wildcats.
9. Boise State vs. San Jose State
The Broncos are 8-1 and have a roughly two-thirds chance of making the playoff per ESPN's FPI. San Jose State is a 6-3 team that is entirely capable of being a spoiler. They are the home team and are only a 13.5-point underdog. Boise can't afford to lose.
8. Texas vs. Arkansas
The Longhorns remain one of the most impressive teams in the nation. While Arkansas is just 5-4, they already have a victory over the No. 6 Tennessee. Texas has to play on the road and, as in the previous game, is a 13.5-point favorite. In the up-and-down SEC, Texas can't afford to take this one for granted.
7. Utah vs. Colorado
Coach Prime's Buffaloes have a legitimate shot at the playoff but can't afford any league defeats. Utah has been an underachieving team, but they are coming after giving BYU a great game. Colorado is just a 10-point favorite, but if they let Utah hang around, they could be in trouble.
6. Missouri vs. South Carolina
This is an interesting matchup of a 7-2 Missouri team that is probably a bit overrated and a 6-3 South Carolina team that has built its season off of being a bit underrated. In fact, how much out of whack are the records? Carolina is a 12-point home favorite in this battle.
5. LSU vs. Florida
LSU's playoff hopes are in jeopardy, while Florida is just trying to salvage the season (and Billy Napier's job). But the 6-3 Tigers are just a 4.5-point favorite over the 4-5 Gators in a series that features some truly wild games. It might not be the weekend's most important game, but it could wind up as one of the best of Week 12.
4. Oregon vs. Wisconsin
The top-ranked Ducks are looking to continue a dream season. 5-4 Wisconsin certainly isn't a great matchup, but they're at home. Oregon is a 14.5-point favorite, but Wisconsin gave Penn State a battle a couple of weeks back. The Badgers could complicate the Big Ten picture immeasurably.
3. Kansas vs. BYU
Speaking of dream seasons, BYU keeps finding ways to stay unbeaten. That said, the Cougars are still vastly disrespected. After all, 3-6 Kansas travels to BYU as just a 3-point underdog in this game. The 9-0 Cougars should be fine, but Kansas did best Iowa State last week and could give BYU fits in Week 12.
2. Clemson vs. Pittsburgh
A significant ACC battle between two 7-2 teams could keep Clemson's chances alive for the playoff. The Tigers have just a 13.3% chance at the playoff, but they can boost their chances by taking down a fading but still dangerous Pitt team.
1. Tennessee vs. Georgia
Here's the marquee matchup. Can Georgia climb back into the playoff hunt and give Tennessee some late jeopardy? Or will the Vols lock down a playoff spot and send Georgia reeling? Either way, this is clearly the must-see game of Week 12.
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