What to Watch in Week 10

Thursday Night

#14 Oklahoma @ Iowa State- 7:30 ESPN

UCLA @ #15 Colorado- 9:00 FS1

Oklahoma heads to Iowa State for a Thursday Night Big 12 matchup.  The Sooners have put of plenty of points  as it is undefeated in Big 12 play, but its defense has struggled.  Iowa State has been known for producing upsets over the past decade, and will need to play by far its best game of the season to pull one out.  In the nightcap, UCLA takes on Colorado. UCLA QB Josh Rosen is out for the season, and the Bruins have struggled offensively without him.  Colorado is looking to extend its lead in the PAC 12 South, and to keep its Rose Bowl chances alive. 

Friday Night

San Jose State @ #22 Boise State- 10:15 ESPN2

Boise State looks to keep their slim New Year’s Bowl hopes alive as it takes on San Jose State.  Boise has been excellent in the first quarter this year, rushing out to big leads.  Boise needs to win out and have Wyoming lose twice in order to have a chance

Saturday Day

Navy VS Notre Dame (Jacksonville)- 11:30 CBS

#8 Wisconsin @ Northwestern- 12:00 ABC

#7 Louisville @ Boston College- 12:00 ESPN2

Georgia Tech @ #22 North Carolina- 12:30 ACC Networks

Navy heads down to Jacksonville to take on Notre Dame in a neutral site matchup.  Navy still controls its own destiny in the AAC even after last week’s loss to USF.  Notre Dame needs a win in order to still have a chance at bowl eligibility.  In the Big 10, Wisconsin takes on Northwestern.  Wisconsin has played 4 straight teams ranked in the top 10 and this may be a letdown matchup for them.  Northwestern only lost by 4 at Ohio State last weekend, and won’t be playing scared in Madison.  On ESPN2, Louisville heads to Boston to take on BC.  Lamar Jackson is the Heisman favorite this season, and has been putting up video game like numbers.  BC picked up their first ACC win last week against NC State, but may be over their head against Louisville.  Elsewhere in the ACC, Georgia Tech takes their option attack to Chapel Hill.  UNC is still in the hunt in the ACC Coastal, and needs to win out to have a chance. Look for Mitch Trubisky to light up the Tech secondary.

Saturday Afternoon

TCU @ #17 Baylor- 3:30 Fox

#11 Florida @ Arkansas- 3:30 CBS

Oklahoma State @ Kansas State- 3:30 ABC

TCU and Baylor meet for the 112^th time in their rivalry matchup.  Baylor lost their first game of the season to Texas last Saturday but still controls its own destiney. TCU has not lived up to their expectations so far this season, but has a very potent offense.  Look for a lot of points to be scored in this one.  In the SEC, Florida heads to Arkansas for the first time since 2008.  Florida’s defense dominated Georgia’s rushing attack last weekend, and should do the same on Saturday.  The key will be if Brandon Allen is able to throw on the Gators. If he can’t this one could get ugly.  On ABC, Oklahoma State takes on Kansas State.   If Oklahoma State wins out, they should win the Big 12.  Kansas State has struggled to score in their 3 losses this season, but should be able to move the ball against the Cowboys.  Look for this one to be close.

Saturday Night

Iowa @ #12 Penn State- 7:30 Big 10 Network

#1 Alabama @ #13 LSU- 8:00 CBS

#10 Nebraska @ #6 Ohio State- 8:00 ABC

Iowa heads to Happy Valley for a night game against Penn State.  Penn State is still riding high off of its upset over Ohio State two weeks ago, and is ripe for an upset.  Iowa has had a disappointing season so far, but can turn things around with a win on Saturday.  In the game of the day, Alabama takes on LSU.  The Crimson Tide has destroyed everything in its path so far this season, with only 1 game being within 19 points.  The Tide have done an excellent job of creating big plays, and have scored 11 touchdowns on defense and special teams.  LSU needs to avoid coastly mistakes if it has a chance.  The Tigers season has turned around since Les Miles was fired after LSU started 2-2.  Their offense has been excellent, and they have been able to run the ball on anyone.  So far this season, no one has been able to get any sort of ground game going against Alabama, but if someone can, it will be Leonard Fournette and LSU.  Elsewhere, Nebraska tries to bounce back against Ohio State after suffering their first loss of the season last week.  This is a huge game for both teams as Ohio State tries to keep their playoff hopes alive, while Nebraska tries to stay in the lead of the Big 10 West.  JT Barrett has not played his best so far this season, but this could be his breakout game.

Saturday Late Night

Utah State @ Wyoming- 10:15 ESPN2

#5 Washington @ California- 10:30 ESPN

Utah State takes on Wyoming in a Mountain West matchup on ESPN2.  Wyoming is in the drivers seat in the Mountain division.  If Wyoming continues to win, it has a shot at a New Year’s Day bowl.  Coach Craig Bohl will be a hot commodity this offseason.  In the Pac 12, Washington heads to Cal.  Washington picked up a huge win over Utah last Saturday, and looks to stay undefeated.  Cal can score against anyone, and plays much better defense at home.  If Washington isn’t ready to play, Cal could put them in a pick whole early.