October has arrived and that traditionally serves as an indication that the college football world will soon be dominated by the evolving conference races as we get closer to the midpoint of the season. Saturday’s Week 5 schedule brings us a lot of action with implications for the conference’s title race from noon ET well past midnight, including a showdown in the SEC West, where No. 2 Alabama heads to Fayetteville, Arkansas, to take on the SEC’s 20th-ranked Razorbacks on CBS Game of the Week.
Elsewhere in the SEC, No. 14 Ole Miss No. Host 7 Kentucky in a cross-division matchup that will serve as a yardstick for each of the two novice contenders. Meanwhile, a highly anticipated battle in the ACC Atlantic takes center stage in primetime as No. 5 Clemson hosted No. 10 NC State.
It’s going to be a busy Saturday across the country, so here’s a handy viewer’s guide to help you navigate the action. All times oriental.
The best games
No. 4 Michigan in Iowa — 12 noon on Fox, fuboTV (Try for free): Weird things happen in Iowa City, Iowa, when top-five opponents come to town, and the Wolverines will now go insane. Of course, if the Hawkeyes want to get upset, they’ll probably have to score multiple touchdowns. That is easier said (or written) than done.
No. 7 Kentucky at No. 14 Ole Miss — 12 noon on ESPN, fuboTV (Try for free): Walking back Chris Rodriguez Jr. will return for the Wildcats and will face a Rebel defense that has been one of the most pleasant surprises of the young season. Meanwhile, the Rebels have one of the best running back duos in the country with Quinshon Judkins and Zach Evans. If you haven’t seen this hasty attack, get your popcorn ready.
No. 2 Alabama at No. 20 Arkansas — 3:30 p.m. on CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (Free): The Razorbacks are in desperation mode after falling at Texas A&M last week, but will have a chance to get back into the national picture if they can allay the turmoil over the Crimson Tide. Four of Alabama’s last five real road races have been single-score races, so don’t discount a nail biter.
no. 9 Oklahoma State at No. 16 Baylor — 3:30 p.m. on Fox, fuboTV (Try for free): This rematch of last year’s exciting Big 12 Championship Game will feature two teams undefeated in conference play who can play a part in the College Football Playoff race. The Cowboys were off last week, so they’ve had two weeks to prepare for revenge on Dave Aranda’s Bears.
no. 22 Wake Forest at No. 23 Florida State — 3:30 p.m. on ABC, fuboTV (Try for free): The Demon Deacons can’t afford another conference loss after falling to Clemson last weekend, and the defense will have a challenge against a Seminoles team that has been hard to match this year. This game will serve as a pivotal point in the race for the ACC Atlantic title.
no. 10 NC State at No. 5 Clemson — 7:30 p.m. on ABC, fuboTV (Try for free): Clemson gained confidence last weekend when quarterback DJ Uiagalelei lightened up Wake Forest’s defenses, and now it looks like a full-blown football team. Meanwhile, the Wolfpack could make a big statement to the college football world if it could cause a shock in Death Valley.
The best of the rest
- No. 18 Oklahoma on TCU — 12 noon on ABC, fuboTV (Try for free)
- Purdue at No. 21 Minnesota — 12 noon on ESPN2, fuboTV (try for free)
- Texas Tech at No. 25 Kansas State — 12 noon on ESPN+
- Georgia State at Army — 12 noon on CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
- Oregon State at No. 12 Utah — 2 p.m. on Pac-12 Networks, fuboTV (Try for free)
- Rutgers at No. 3 Ohio State — 3:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network, fuboTV (Try for free)
- Northwestern at No. 11 Penn State — 3:30 p.m. on ESPN, fuboTV (Try for free)
- Fresno State on UConn — 3:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
- No. 17 Texas A&M in Mississippi State — 4pm on SEC Network, fuboTV (Try for free)
- No. 1 Georgia in Missouri — 7:30 PM on SEC Network, fuboTV (Try for free)
- San Jose State in Wyoming — 7:30 PM on CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
- Georgia Tech at No. 24 Pittsburgh — 8pm on ACC Network, fuboTV (Try for free)
- Arizona State at No. 6 USC — 10:30 p.m. on ESPN, fuboTV (Try for free)
- Stanford at No. 13 Oregon — 11pm on FS1, fuboTV (Try for free)
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