Week 6 Recap - Overtime, Upsets, and Outrage

Through hurricanes, howling winds, and a weekend full of absolute chaos, we were treated to one of the most entertaining Saturdays imaginable. From Friday night lights through the early window on Saturday, the action on the field delivered. And as the afternoon turned to evening, the excitement only grew. Preseason favorites, unlikeable villains, and newfound darlings all found themselves caught up in the madness. No one was safe. No lead was comfortable. And no fan could afford to look away.

Weekends like this are exactly why I started writing. There is something special about trying to make sense of the chaos, reliving the moments that made us cheer (or scream at our televisions), and sharing it all with fellow college football fans. My hope is that, by the time you finish reading, you can relive some of the excitement and enjoy the weekend all over again.

So, let's get into it.

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Georgia keeps their Crown

All week, the narrative revolved around whether this game would even be played at its originally scheduled time because of the weather. College GameDay was moved indoors, but everything else went off without a hitch, and we were treated to a classic Saturday night football game.

These two teams squared off twice last year, splitting the meetings, but Georgia won the more important matchup: the SEC Championship Game. On Saturday night, the Bulldogs looked to snap a streak of regular-season losses to Alabama, a run that had dated back to 2007. Georgia wanted to establish itself atop the SEC once again and prove that last season's conference title was no fluke.

The pregame storyline centered on Alabama's offense versus Georgia's defense. Both units had looked sharp to start the season, and Saturday night offered the perfect opportunity to see which would come out on top.

Early on, it looked like Georgia's defense was going to win that battle. The Bulldogs forced a fumble on Alabama's opening possession and forced punts on the next two drives. Meanwhile, Georgia built a 10–0 lead after Gunnar Stockton led a 93-yard touchdown drive, capped off by a 20-yard touchdown pass to London Humphreys with 7:03 remaining in the first half.

Alabama answered quickly when Trae'shawn Brown broke off a 54-yard run, setting up a 22-yard touchdown pass from Keelon Russell on the very next play. Stockton's only mistake of the game came on the ensuing possession, when he threw an interception. However, Alabama couldn't capitalize, going backward over the next three plays before being forced to punt.

The Crimson Tide finally took advantage of another Georgia punt, executing a two-minute drill to perfection and punching in a one-yard touchdown run as time expired in the first half. Just like that, Alabama took a 14–10 lead into the break.

Coming into Saturday night, Kalen DeBoer had a 22–0 record when leading at halftime. He looked poised to extend that streak, but Georgia had other plans.

The Bulldogs opened the second half with a touchdown of their own, and Alabama answered with a field goal to tie the game at 17–17.

Heading into the fourth quarter, Georgia was driving again, looking to reclaim the lead. A missed 39-yard field goal stalled the drive, but Alabama couldn't take advantage, punting yet again. The Crimson Tide's offense had been blanketed by Georgia's stout defense, and the Bulldogs were making life miserable for Russell and company.

Georgia then marched 84 yards down the field, chewing up nearly five and a half minutes before settling for a field goal inside the Alabama 5-yard line. It wasn't the touchdown the Bulldogs wanted, but they had a 20–17 lead with just over five minutes remaining.

After just two plays, Alabama was already in field goal range and threatening to take the lead. As Russell dropped back and launched a pass toward Rico Scott in the end zone, it looked as though KJ Bolden interfered with the receiver. However, no flag was thrown, and the officials ruled it legal defense.

You be the judge.

Even without the pass interference call, Alabama was still in position to tie the game or take the lead. That was until Russell was sacked on the very next play, forcing the Crimson Tide to punt. It was a decision DeBoer might regret, because Alabama never got the ball back.

Georgia picked up the first downs it needed to run out the clock, helped along by Dijon Lee Jr. throwing a second punch after a play and giving the Bulldogs a crucial penalty. Georgia was then able to kneel away the final two minutes and secure the win.

People are going to talk about the no-call on the potential pass interference as the deciding factor in this game. But I think it was about so much more than that.

Taking a sack on the very next play and then committing a costly penalty that gifted Georgia a first down showed the difference between these two programs in a game this close. One is coached by Kirby Smart, a disciplined disciple of Nick Saban. The other is coached by Kalen DeBoer.

Georgia did what it needed to do to win this game. Was it pretty? No. But that's Georgia football. The Bulldogs beat you down in the trenches, play suffocating defense, and let Gunnar Stockton do enough to lead the offense to victory. They don't need to win pretty; they just need to win.

To be clear, I think both of these teams are just fine and firmly in the playoff picture. This was the game of the year so far, featuring, in my opinion, the two best teams in the country. I believe both are collectively better than Texas and Ohio State, and losing this game is nowhere near the end of the road for Alabama.

In fact, I think this loss could be exactly what the Crimson Tide need. Alabama has been searching for its first national championship in the post-Saban era, and a close loss to Georgia could be the wake-up call that gets this team playing at the level it needs to reach that goal. The Tide have the talent. Now they need to prove they can execute when it matters most.

The Week of the Upsets

UCLA stakes claim

UCLA started the season 4–0 under first-year head coach Bob Chesney and looked dominant while doing it. Even Chesney would probably admit that wins over Cal, San Diego State, Purdue, and Maryland aren't exactly the most impressive on a résumé. The Bruins had a chance to change that narrative Saturday when they traveled to Eugene to take on Oregon.

I'll admit it: I thought Oregon was going to handle UCLA with ease. Even with Dylan Raiola at quarterback, I figured the Bruins were still a year away from making any serious noise on the national stage.

Boy, was I wrong.

UCLA came out and dominated this game. Outside of a Nico Iamaleava fumble practically on their own goal line, the Bruins controlled the action. Oregon couldn't get anything going offensively and turned the ball over seemingly every time it touched the field.

The first half saw Oregon punt five times, fumble twice, and throw an interception. UCLA led 10–6 at the break, despite committing two interceptions and a fumble of its own. Oregon managed just 68 yards in the first half, and you would think things could only get better from there.

They proved that theory wrong.

The third quarter brought another punt, another fumble, and another interception for the Ducks. Through three quarters, Oregon hadn't had a single drive last longer than four plays.

Four plays!

And yet, UCLA still hadn't taken full advantage, clinging to a narrow 10–6 lead. To make matters worse, Iamaleava went down late in the first half and was ruled out during the break, leaving the Bruins to turn to Ty Dieffenbach at quarterback. Dieffenbach found Wayne Knight for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, extending UCLA's lead to 17–6.

Desperate for a spark, Oregon benched Raiola and turned to third-string quarterback Brock Thomas. The move seemed to help, at least initially, as the Ducks finally put together a drive longer than four plays. Unfortunately for Oregon, the sixth play ended with its fourth fumble of the game.

UCLA had another opportunity to slam the door shut but couldn't finish the job. Oregon finally found some momentum, kicking a field goal to cut the deficit to eight. Another Bruins punt gave the Ducks life with just three minutes remaining.

Then Thomas found Evan Stewart for a 44-yard catch-and-run touchdown, suddenly putting Oregon within two points. The Ducks went for two but failed to convert, leaving them right back where they started: needing a stop and another chance with the ball.

After yet another UCLA punt, Oregon took over at its own 5-yard line with no timeouts and just 48 seconds remaining. The Ducks needed to cover nearly the entire field to get into field goal range. Their final pitchy pitchy woo woo attempt was stopped by UCLA, and the Bruins walked away with the signature win of the Chesney era.

Oregon is now in serious trouble.

With Dante Moore's return timeline uncertain, Raiola showed Saturday that he may not be the answer Oregon needs right now. The Ducks have Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, and Michigan still on the schedule, and suddenly their path to the College Football Playoff looks significantly more difficult. It's not impossible to recover, but this team has put itself between a rock and a hard place. Between the turnovers, the quarterback questions, and the complete offensive meltdown, Oregon has a lot to figure out in a hurry.

UCLA, on the other hand, has proven that it is for real in Chesney's first season. The Bruins didn't just sneak out of Eugene with a lucky win; they spent most of the afternoon making life miserable for one of the country's supposed top teams. Sure, they left plenty of points on the field and nearly let Oregon back into the game, but winning on the road against a team with playoff aspirations is a statement regardless.

A road trip to Michigan and a showdown with USC at the Rose Bowl stand out as the biggest remaining hurdles in UCLA's quest for its first College Football Playoff berth. If the Bruins can keep playing like this, Chesney might have UCLA competing for far more than anyone expected this season.

Oklahoma Has the Last Laugh in the Red River Rivalry

At the Texas State Fair, Oklahoma had the last laugh, knocking off the No. 1 team in the country and sending Texas home with another loss in the Red River Rivalry.

Despite the season Oklahoma has had so far, true ball knowers knew this game was going to be close. The Sooners still have a dominant defense, no matter how much their offense struggles, and Texas's offense simply hasn't lived up to expectations this season.

This game had all the makings of a close, low-scoring affair, and I warned on The CFB Index Podcast that Oklahoma could find itself in a defensive battle where a defensive touchdown might be the difference. The Sooners took that prediction to heart. Not only did they score a defensive touchdown, but they also added a special teams touchdown to the mix. A blocked punt recovered in the end zone during the first half got Oklahoma on the board, and after Arch Manning threw a pick-six in the fourth quarter, the Sooners took their first lead of the game.

Manning answered on the very next drive, but a terrible decision and throw with just 20 seconds remaining gave the Oklahoma defense another chance to shine. The Sooners picked Manning off for the second time, setting up Mateer and the offense to play the role of heroes. In just two plays, Mateer moved Oklahoma into field goal range, and the 47-yard kick was drilled through the uprights. Sean McDonough's incredible call made the moment even sweeter.

Texas hasn't looked like the No. 1 team in the country for most of the season, outside of the fourth quarter against Ohio State, and that finally came back to bite the Longhorns. Manning hasn't shown the consistency you'd expect from a quarterback of his pedigree, and watching him can be a roller coaster. One moment, he's making throws that look like they're coming from a future No. 1 overall pick. The next, he's making decisions that look more suited to a backup Group of Five quarterback. There seems to be no middle ground, and that inconsistency has to be infuriating for Texas fans.

As for Oklahoma, the Sooners were counted out and written off because of their offensive struggles. I'd like to remind everyone of what happened just last year. After losing to Ole Miss on October 24, Oklahoma sat at 6–2 and faced criticism remarkably similar to what it's hearing this season. I wasn't convinced the Sooners would win another game, especially with four ranked opponents still on the schedule.

They won them all and made the College Football Playoff.

I'm not saying the same thing is going to happen again this year, but Oklahoma sits at 4–2 with just three ranked opponents remaining: Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Missouri. The path won't be easy, particularly if the offense continues to struggle, but this defense gives the Sooners a chance against just about anybody.

So don't be surprised if Oklahoma rides that defense once again and works its way right back into the playoff conversation. The Sooners just knocked off the No. 1 team in the country.

Florida's Fall Off

Two weeks ago, Florida dominated Ole Miss in historic fashion. The Gators were 4–0, ranked No. 8, and on top of the college football world. Or at least their own little world in Gainesville. Today, they're unranked.

Life comes at you fast.

The last two weeks have brought blowout losses at the hands of Missouri and South Carolina. That latter loss came this past Saturday at The Swamp against what we know is a poorly coached Gamecock squad. Florida's defense has been awful, and since his 143-yard, three-touchdown performance against Ole Miss, Jadan Baugh has managed just 72 rushing yards on 27 carries over the last two games.

Maybe we, as a country, should stop throwing whatever middle-tier SEC team pulls off an upset that week straight into the top 15 and the playoff conversation. Just a thought.

Game of the Week: Kentucky 35 LSU 34

Oh wow, Kentucky wins again in overtime, with the exact same score and almost the exact same scenario for the second week in a row? Yes, yes they do. And of course, now they're being thrown into the top 15 and the playoff conversation.

If you weren't watching Kentucky and LSU on Saturday night, you missed one of the wildest finishes of the weekend. The Wildcats welcomed No. 10 LSU to Lexington with a chance to prove they belong among the SEC's best, and they did so in dramatic fashion, knocking off the Tigers 35–34 in overtime.

Kentucky came out swinging, with C.J. Baxter breaking off a 77-yard run to set up the game's first touchdown. The two teams traded scores throughout the first half, but a Kenny Minchey quarterback sneak on the final play before halftime gave the Wildcats a 21–17 lead. LSU's offense moved the ball effectively, but Kentucky kept answering, refusing to let the Tigers pull away.

The second half brought even more drama. LSU took a 27–24 lead in the fourth quarter, and Kentucky had a chance to tie the game with a field goal. Instead, a missed kick kept the Wildcats behind. LSU then had an opportunity to close things out, but a Sam Leavitt fumble gave Kentucky new life. The Wildcats missed another field goal, though, leaving the door open for LSU to put the game away.

Then came fourth-and-one at LSU's own 43-yard line. Lane Kiffin opted to punt.

That's not the Lane Kiffin I know. He would've gone for it and tried to win the game right then and there. Instead, he decided to trust his defense to finish the job, and it let him down.

Kentucky took over and drove 67 yards in just 1:25, without a single timeout, to set up Adam Zouagui for a 33-yard field goal. It wasn't just a chance to send the game to overtime; it was a chance for redemption after the earlier misses. Zouagui drilled it.

Overtime was where things got truly special. LSU scored first and took a 34–27 lead, putting the pressure squarely on Kentucky. The Wildcats responded with a touchdown of their own, and rather than settle for another overtime period, they went for two. Minchey kept the ball himself, powered into the end zone, and sent the home crowd into a frenzy.

For Kentucky, this is a massive statement. The Wildcats are now 5–1 and have beaten two teams that were ranked in the top 10 when they played them this season. Whether either Texas A&M or LSU is truly a top-10 team is another conversation, but Kentucky has shown it can win games in just about every way imaginable. Two straight overtime victories, both decided by a two-point conversion? That's a pretty entertaining way to build a résumé.

For LSU, it's trouble. Two losses by the second weekend of October are not how Tiger faithful hoped the Lane Kiffin era would begin. And while Kiffin's decision to punt on fourth-and-one might not be the only reason LSU lost, it's certainly going to be one of the decisions people remember.

The back-and-forth battle, questionable decisions, and wild finish make Kentucky's win an easy choice for Game of the Week.

Co-Player of the Week

Jackson Gutierrez (Navy): 41 CAR, 232 YDS, 3 TD, 5/7, 95 YDS, 1 TD

Cale Hellums (Army): 38 CAR, 223 YDS, 2 TD, 3/6, 19 YDS,

The quarterbacks for the two service academies balled out this weekend, and honestly, it makes me feel pretty good knowing these two gentlemen are part of our nation's defense system.

Jackson Gutierrez led the Midshipmen to a 34–26 victory over Tulsa, nearly outgaining the entire Golden Hurricane offense by himself. Not to be outdone, Cale Hellum led the Black Knights to a 20–17 victory over Tulane, also coming close to outgaining the entire Green Wave offense on his own.

Army now has its sights set on November 7, when it takes on Air Force with a chance to take a big step toward claiming the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy.

In Case You Missed it

Indiana Escapes

The Hoosiers had their first real test of the year with a game against undefeated Nebraska in Lincoln. Thanks to Nick Marshall and Curt Cignetti. Nebraska is now 0-32 in their last 32 games against ranked opponent.

Apple Watch

Oklahoma receiver, Isaiah Satenga had his apple watch ripped off while making the catch to set up the game winning field goal. Don't you love college football!

Iowa Offense?

The Hawkeyes went into Seattle and dominated the Washington Huskies Friday night. Their offense was in such great rhythm, they had wide open receivers pointing to other wide open receivers.

Narduzzi Nardud

A week after Pitt head coach, Pat Narduzzi called out the AP Poll in not ranking them despite the fact that they were 5-0, they lost to the dumspter fire known as North Carolina 21-17. Maybe I have to stop referring to them as a dumpster fire if they're 3-2.

Georgia Tech Wrecks Duke

Georgia Tech unveiled new helmets for their matchup against Duke this past weekend. Inspired by The Ramblin' Wreck, the Yellowjackets went on to wreck Duke's prefect season.

Hurricanes

Big week for hurricanes in general, but the Golden Hurricanes put us all in a hurricane for ten seconds.

AP Poll Reaction

What is going on? It's mid-October, and we still can't get preseason rankings out of our heads?

Alabama just lost to the No. 2 team in the country at home and didn't move at all in the rankings. I bet if BYU loses next week, they'll drop.

Kentucky goes from unranked all the way to No. 15 after beating LSU. Meanwhile, Florida falls completely out of the rankings after sitting at No. 8 just two weeks ago. Ole Miss still finds itself in the top 10 despite getting beaten by three scores by a team that is no longer ranked. But hey, Ole Miss beat LSU, who also just lost. Ever consider that maybe these SEC teams shouldn't be ranked so high in the first place?

Wake Forest and Northwestern finally crack the rankings, and both have just one loss to a top-10 team. Arizona has basically the same résumé, but apparently, that's not good enough. Sorry, Wildcats. No top 25 for you.

Indiana escapes with a win over an unranked team? Let's move them up two spots! Texas loses at a neutral site on a field goal as time expires? Drop them six spots! Alabama essentially does the same thing at home? Don't move them at all!

NOTHING MAKES SENSE!

As always, he is how each voter voted:

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Will's Corner

Washington State 16, Utah State 17

I don't know what to say... and yet, I am about to write a thousand words.

This game being at Utah State meant I had the chance to attend my first Cougar game in 14 years. Being from the west side of Washington, with parents who were UW alums, it wasn't easy to convince them to drive across the state for a football game. And by "not easy," I mean it never happened. So, I had been looking forward to this opportunity ever since the schedule was first released.

It was one of those days that was just great. My wife and I made the 2.5-hour drive through Friday afternoon traffic to Logan, Utah, and met up with a friend to tailgate before the game. I was even introduced to my childhood hero, WSU quarterback legend Luke Falk, and things could not have been better.

WSU recovered a muffed kick to start the game, and things were off and running. Jack Stevens connected on three field goals, all from over 40 yards, and after Leo Pulalasi broke off a 54-yard run, the Cougs had a 16–3 lead heading into halftime. After arguably their best first half of the season, things were looking up for Wazzu. It seemed that Kirby Moore's change in play-calling had sparked some life into the team, and they even mixed Julian Dugger in for a play. While the offense still didn't look great, it looked improved, and, heck, they had a 13-point lead.

I don't know what happened during halftime, but whatever progress they had made was quickly forgotten.

The second half was just awful offensively for the Cougs. A three-and-out on their opening possession, followed by a fumble in their own territory, led to Utah State's first touchdown of the game. Two more punts on their next two drives meant almost nothing was working for the offense.

With the ball and the lead with just over 10 minutes remaining, WSU had a real chance to put the game away with a score. Instead, they fumbled again, this time inside their own 20-yard line. Three plays later, Utah State punched it in and took its first lead of the game, one it would never relinquish.

WSU went three-and-out on its next possession, but after forcing a punt, the Cougs got the ball back with 2:40 left on the clock. With all three timeouts, they had plenty of time. All they needed to do was get into field goal range.

Three plays later, they had lost 14 yards and were punting again.

They would never get the ball back, and they would lose to a bad Utah State team.

I'm not going to spend any time criticizing the defense. They played fine. Both touchdowns they allowed came courtesy of short fields created by the offense's fumbles. The defense did enough to win this game. The offense didn't.

Let's start with the offensive line. Just abysmal. Take away Pulalasi's long run, and WSU averaged just 1.5 yards per carry. Watching it live, there was absolutely no push from the line. I understand that injuries are a factor, but the inability to run the ball or protect the quarterback long enough to throw has become a massive problem.

Second, there are just no weapons on this offense. I understand that Freeman went down in the first quarter against Washington, but seriously, can nobody else do anything on offense? I'm hugely disappointed in the likes of Tank Hawkins and Daniel Blood. These so-called "speedy SEC" receivers don't seem capable of creating separation off the line, and when they get the ball on a screen or sweep, they can't seem to beat anyone to the edge, either.

But the biggest problem on offense is Caden Pinnick.

I was so high on Pinnick coming into the season. I thought he was going to excel and become yet another great WSU quarterback. And he just hasn't. He continues to prove that he is just not an FBS level quarterback.

First, seeing him in person finally made something click for me: He looks like the smallest player on the field. There is a 0% chance he's actually six feet tall, and it shows. It seems like nearly every time WSU needs a big completion to move the chains, the pass gets batted down at the line of scrimmage.

There is absolutely no threat of a deep ball, either. The only two passes he put any real air under were on an offsides call and a play where he thought there had been an offsides penalty. Neither ball was particularly close to the intended receiver.

Even when the Cougs got the ball back with a chance to win, I had no confidence they would move it down the field. It feels like this offense is incapable of stringing together anything more than three- or four-yard gains.

Think back to just a year ago, when the entire fan base was freaking out about Jimmy Rogers' offense and Jaxon Potter at quarterback. I think every single one of us would take last year's situation over whatever this debacle is supposed to be.

I haven't had this little confidence in a WSU quarterback since the 2009 season, when the Cougars were rotating between true freshman Jeff Tuel, Marshall Lobbestael, and Kevin Lopina. WSU went 1–11 that year, and that's where I think this team is headed. It's tough to reach the point when there is just no longer any hope.

BYU 24, Iowa State 10

BYU faced off against Iowa State in Provo on Friday night in what was viewed as a potential trap game for the Cougars as they looked ahead to next week's matchup with Notre Dame.

BYU got off to a slow start but began moving the ball well in the second quarter. One encouraging development was how the offense incorporated both tight ends, Walker Lyons and Roger Saleapanga, into the game plan. With LJ Martin sidelined, Bear Bachmeier shouldered much of the rushing workload, while the receivers and tight ends continued to show what they can bring to this offense.

The final score doesn't tell the whole story of this game. BYU punted just twice and committed no traditional turnovers, but the Cougars turned the ball over on downs three times, all in Iowa State territory and twice inside the 5-yard line. Take those missed opportunities and turn them into field goals, and this is a 33–10 game. And honestly, if we had just let Bear run QB power near the goal line, we might be talking about a 41–10 blowout. BYU also muffed a punt in its own territory, giving Iowa State another opportunity it otherwise might not have had.

BYU outgained Iowa State 506–200, and the game never really felt in doubt. Now, the Cougars turn their attention to what could be one of the biggest games in program history: a top-10 matchup between two undefeated teams as Notre Dame comes to Provo next Saturday for a primetime showdown with College GameDay in attendance. If BYU can clean up the red-zone mistakes and capitalize on its offensive production, the Cougars will have a tremendous opportunity to make a statement on the national stage.

Tennessee 24, Arkansas 17

George MacIntyre got the start for the Volunteers as they traveled to Fayetteville to take on Arkansas, a place where Tennessee hadn't won since 2001. The game was anything but exciting, as fumbles, missed field goals, and punts littered the first half. Tennessee managed to put together a 71-yard touchdown drive amid all the chaos and took a 7–0 lead into halftime.

Tennessee apparently decided to take an extended halftime break, as its first two possessions of the second half resulted in a three-and-out and an interception on the very first play. In the blink of an eye, Arkansas had scored 14 unanswered points and secured its first lead in an SEC game all season. Tennessee would turn to its always-trusty DeSean Bishop and rely on his 138 rushing yards to claw its way back into the game and eventually take the lead for good late in the fourth quarter.

While it wasn't pretty, and Arkansas isn't exactly a powerhouse, Tennessee hadn't won in Fayetteville since 2001. That has to count for something. I think Josh Heupel and company now have a much better understanding of the risks that come with starting a true freshman quarterback in today's game. With MacIntyre under center, Tennessee's backup quarterback situation also remains a concern, as there is still very little experience behind him.

The Volunteers were able to hang with Texas thanks in large part to their defense, although Texas' offensive struggles certainly helped. But Alabama, LSU, and Kentucky still loom large on the schedule. Heck, you never know which version of South Carolina you're going to get, either.

The Third Saturday in October arrives next Saturday at Neyland Stadium, and that game will tell us a lot about where Tennessee stands. Beating Arkansas was important, but the Volunteers will need to be much sharper if they want to prove they can compete with the best teams in the SEC.

Survivor Pool Update

For the second week in a row, we have two causalities.

Paige A. and Ethan A. both put their trust in the new auto-pick selection and it came back to bite them on the second week. Ethan got paired with Charlotte, who got their doors blown off by North Texas, while Paige picked Louisiana. I doubt Paige watched it, but Louisiana blew a 24-13 fourth quarter lead to Louisiana Tech to send her chances of winning down the drain.

Thanks for playing, and better luck next year!

Don’t forget to make your pick for Week 7! Things are getting more challenging as we get closer and closer to the end of the season.

Games to Watch Week 7

• 4.Ohio State @ 5.Indiana – Oct 17, 12:00 PM ET (FOX) - The last two national champions, rematch of last years Big Ten title game. Need I say more?
• 18.Oklahoma State @ 20.Houston– Oct 17, 7:30 PM ET (FOX) - Two one loss teams that could cause a lot of trouble in the Big 12 title race. Who can cement themselves as a contender this year?
• 2.Notre Dame @ 8.BYU – Oct 17, 7:30 PM ET (ABC) - College Gameday location, huge game for BYU to finally prove themselves. One of only three tests for Notre Dame this year.
• 15.Kentucky @ Oklahoma – Oct 17, 7:30 PM ET (SECN) - Both coming off huge wins last week, can they keep it rolling or was it just lightening striking once?

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