Matchups between unbeatens, conference debuts and when a win could still spell a coach’s firing are all on tap this weekend.
Every week has impactful games—some we see coming far ahead of time, some that sneak up on us, some that aren’t big until an upset is underway. This week there are a handful of games that have gotten more interesting the closer we get to them. The Dash list, with picks:3:30 p.m. ET Saturday. The records: USC 2–0, Michigan 2–1. The rankings: No. 11 USC, No. 18 Michigan.
The stakes: This is Utah’s first official Big 12 game, and the preseason favorites were dealt a stout opening challenge going to Stillwater, Okla. Winner of this game could move into the league pole position, although the Kansas State Wildcats and Iowa State Cyclones likely will have something to say about that down the line. The line: Utah by 1.
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