One of the most anticipated weekends of the college football season arrives with seven ranked matchups on the schedule for Week 10. The day opens with the first-ever top-10 meeting in the Holy War rivalry as No. 9 BYU visits No. 3 Utah at noon ET on ABC, with major implications for the Big 12 title race and the College Football Playoff picture. Utah remains undefeated and is eyeing a first-round playoff bye, while BYU has won three straight in the series but has looked shaky since beating Notre Dame.
Afternoon Showdowns
At 3:30 p.m. ET, No. 5 Alabama travels to No. 14 LSU on ABC. The Crimson Tide, ranked surprisingly high in the initial playoff rankings, face a Tigers team that missed out on a night game but still boasts a strong home-field advantage. LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been playing well, and Blake Baker's defense could trouble Alabama's young quarterback Keelon Russell. Neither coach Kalen DeBoer nor Lane Kiffin can afford another loss.
Also at 3:30 p.m. ET, No. 23 Oregon visits No. 12 Ohio State on CBS. The stakes remain high despite a different complexion than preseason expectations. Oregon gained confidence with a win over Northwestern, while Ohio State is rebounding from its first loss without Julian Sayin. Freshman quarterback Luke Fahey's development will be a key factor for the Buckeyes.
At 6:15 p.m. ET, No. 6 Kentucky faces No. 13 Tennessee on ESPN. Kentucky has been one of the most consistent teams, but Tennessee has excelled at home. The tactical battle between offensive coordinator Will Stein and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will be intriguing, and Neyland Stadium's "Dark Mode" atmosphere gives the Volunteers an extra edge.
Prime-Time Headliners
The 7:30 p.m. ET window features two blockbuster games. No. 1 Miami visits No. 11 Notre Dame on NBC, a matchup circled all season. Miami will be without Malachi Toney, but the Heisman Trophy implications are enormous with quarterbacks CJ Carr and Darian Mensah squaring off. Both teams need a quality win to bolster their playoff resumes.
Simultaneously on ABC, No. 2 Georgia travels to No. 10 Ole Miss. Georgia's defense looked dominant against Florida, but faces a stiffer test against Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who elevates the entire offense. Ole Miss must score to pressure Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, who has struggled in his last two outings.
Other Ranked Games
The slate also includes No. 7 Texas at No. 18 Missouri (noon ET, ESPN), No. 8 UCLA at Minnesota (noon ET, Fox), Texas A&M at No. 21 South Carolina (3 p.m. ET, ESPN), Cincinnati at No. 17 Houston (3:30 p.m. ET, Fox), No. 19 Iowa at Northwestern (7:30 p.m. ET, Fox), Oklahoma at No. 24 Florida (7:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network), and West Virginia at No. 15 Texas Tech (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). All games are available for streaming on Fubo.
