College football games to watch this week: Will Ohio State-Michigan State decide the Big Ten?
Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) runs the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Credit: AP
A look at the college football games to watch this Saturday.
No. 9 Michigan State at No. 3 Ohio State
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m.
TV: ABC
Live streaming: WatchESPN
While there have been a few bumps and bruises along the way, both Ohio State and Michigan State enter the final two games of the schedule with a chance at the Big Ten East title, and their matchup on Saturday will go a long way toward who heads to the conference championship game. The Buckeyes still have yet to lose a game since dropping their 2014 home opener to Virginia Tech, and the Spartans have only lost once since the teams met a year ago with just as much on the line.
No. 18 TCU at No. 7 Oklahoma
Kickoff: 8 p.m.
TV: ABC
Live streaming: WatchESPN
Injuries on both sides of the ball have finally caught up to the Horned Frogs, who escaped disaster vs. Kansas when Heisman contender Trevone Boykin was injured. The Frogs have just one loss, but have been all but written off with games against Oklahoma and Baylor looming. While TCU slips, the Sooners are hoping to play Ohio State's role from a year ago and sneak into the playoff conversation at year's end. With quarterback Baker Mayfield slinging the rock better than he dances and a stout defense terrorizing the Big 12, Oklahoma will have a good shot to stay hot in the closing weeks and stake its claim in the playoff hunt.
No. 10 Baylor at No. 6 Oklahoma State
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: FOX
Live streaming: FOX Sports Go
After having its undefeated season spoiled by one school in the Sooner State, Baylor will look to flip the script against Oklahoma State when they head up the road to Stillwater on Saturday. A weak nonconference schedule means the Bears are all but done in the playoff race, but last week's loss to Oklahoma doesn't eliminate them from their quest at a third straight conference title. The Cowboys, meanwhile, are off to their best start since winning the Big 12 back in 2011, grabbing a victory in each game despite a few close calls.
UCLA at No. 13 Utah
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m.
TV: FOX
Live streaming: FOX Sports Go
The Pac-12's playoff hopes are all but over with each team having at least two losses, but Saturday's matchup in Salt Lake City will have serious conference title implications. A favorite to win the conference and push for a playoff spot ahead of the season, UCLA is trying to salvage its season after three losses in conference play. A win over Utah, plus a USC loss, would put the Bruins in a tie with the Utes and Trojans at the top of the Pac-12 South with just one week to play. A loss, however, puts their season on ice.
Boston College at No. 4 Notre Dame
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: NBCSN
Live streaming: NBC Sports Live Extra
In what situation would a school located in the Midwest give up a home game to play in its opponent's city on the East Coast? Well, when you're Notre Dame, you can play your home games pretty much wherever you want and still have the crowd in your favor. The Fighting Irish will hit the road for what is officially a home game when they face Boston College on Saturday at Fenway Park. The 3-7 Eagles won't make it much of a contest, but it will be spectacle as Fenway is hosts its first football game since the Patriots left in 1968.
