It’s that time of year, college football fans — November football, where every game feels like a playoff!
We’re rolling into a packed weekend that starts Friday night (Nov. 7) and heats up all day Saturday, with ranked showdowns, rivalry sparks, and playoff hopes hanging by a thread. Here’s your quick-fire preview so you can sound like the smartest fan at the tailgate.
🔥 Must-Watch Matchups
Indiana @ Penn State (Noon ET, FOX)
Indiana’s shocking everyone this season — they’re undefeated and ranked No. 2. Can they survive Happy Valley? Penn State’s hurting, but the crowd will bring the noise.
Texas A&M @ Missouri (3:30 ET, ABC)
A&M is chasing playoff glory, but Mizzou’s looking to play spoiler at home. The Aggies’ run game is banged up — if they can’t pound the rock, things could get interesting.
Alabama vs. LSU (7:30 ET, ABC)
The classic SEC grudge match. Bama still has playoff life, LSU’s missing a few key defenders, and Bryant-Denny will be shaking.
Oregon @ Iowa (3:30 ET, CBS)
Trap game alert! Oregon needs a statement win to stay in the CFP hunt. Iowa’s defense loves ruining dreams this time of year.
Notre Dame vs. Navy (7:30 ET, NBC/Peacock)
The Irish should handle business, but Navy’s disciplined attack can frustrate anyone who’s not locked in.
🚑 Quick Injury Rundown
- Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt — hamstring (game-time call).
- A&M RB Le’Veon Moss — ankle (out, tough loss).
- LSU LB Whit Weeks — ankle (doubtful).
- BYU RB L.J. Martin — likely returning this week.
🏆 What’s at Stake
The College Football Playoff race is getting wild:
- Indiana and A&M are both trying to stay perfect.
- Alabama needs to win out to sneak back in.
- Oregon can’t afford a slip.
Every down counts from here on out — November football separates the contenders from the pretenders.
Prediction Corner:
🏈 Indiana survives Penn State.
🐘 Bama rolls LSU.
🦆 Oregon escapes Iowa late.
👍 A&M keeps playoff hopes alive.
Bottom line:
Strap in — this weekend’s gonna shake up the rankings and test a few hearts.