If you're a college football fan, this Saturday you should either be prepared to a) not leave your couch all day or b) post up at a bar all day (If you're actually going to a game that's also acceptable). This weekend is about as good as it gets for a football fan. There's 6 games in which ranked teams face each other, and we may know a little more about how the playoff picture might look by the time Saturday is over.
The day does start a little slow, but the Badgers are playing Purdue at 11 so that game will have my full attention. Also, #12 Baylor and #15 Oklahoma are playing at the same time and there should be a lot of points scored in that one.
Next, the 2:30 slot may not have all of the best games of the day like usual, but #10 Notre Dame vs #9 Arizona State is an important game which will eliminate the loser from playoff contention. There's also some upset possibilities with Texas A&M-Auburn and West Virginia-Texas playing in the afternoon.
At night, a bar is probably gonna be the best place to be, as you're gonna need to keep your eyes on multiple tvs. First, #7 Kansas State plays #6 TCU in what is likely the most important game of the year in the Big 12. Shortly after that, Alabama travels to Baton Rouge to take on an improving LSU team, which is always tough to beat at home. At the same time, the game the Big Ten has been waiting for all year also kicks off. Ohio State and Michigan State will play in a game which will decide the division winner and also may keep playoff hopes alive for the winner.
As a nightcap, Oregon also travels to surprising Utah in what will likely be their last real test of the regular season.
Here in Wisconsin, it's getting cold. The cold weather and great schedule of games this weekend provide you with the perfect excuse to not leave the couch or barstool all day. Get your friends over, grab a case of beer or five, and enjoy the day.
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