#13 Alabama at #8 Georgia, 2:30 p.m., CBS
In what could be the biggest SEC game of the season, the Crimson Tide invade Athens looking to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole in SEC play.
Georgia has been thoroughly dominant this season, thanks to a smothering defense and the legs of Nick Chubb. After years of missed opportunities, this Georgia team is hungry for an SEC championship, and beating the reigning conference champions would be a monumental step toward that goal.
Alabama enters this game as underdog, its first regular season game as an underdog since 2008. In that game, Alabama jumped out to a 31-0 halftime lead against Georgia in Athens on a night that signaled the beginning of a dynasty.
#6 Notre Dame at #12 Clemson, 7 p.m., ABC
ESPN’s College GameDay is in town for a game that could prove to be a major factor in the College Football Playoff picture.
The Fighting Irish have overcome season-ending injuries to starting quarterback Malik Zaire and running back Tarean Folston, as the new backfield of quarterback DeShone Kizer and running back C.J. Prosise have led Notre Dame to wins over ACC foes Virginia and Georgia Tech.
Clemson, which was off last week, has Heisman contender Deshaun Watson under center and a home field advantage in these teams’ first meeting since 1979.
#3 Ole Miss at #25 Florida, 6 p.m., ESPN
The Rebels invaded Bryant-Denny Stadium and left with a win two weeks ago, and now they get an opportunity to take over “The Swamp” as well.
Florida is in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2013 after a 4-0 start. The Gators, led by first-year coach Jim McElwain, have been living on the edge this year. Florida’s SEC wins, which came against Kentucky and Tennessee, have come by a combined score of 42-36.
The Gators’ chances at an upset depend on whether an inconsistent offense can make plays against the Rebels’ dominant defense.
#21 Mississippi State at #14 Texas A&M, 6:30 p.m., SEC Network
Last season, Texas A&M started the season with a dominant win over a ranked team, beat some lesser opponents and beat Arkansas by touchdown in overtime. That early-season momentum went by the wayside when the Aggies faced Mississippi State and fell behind 48-17 in a 17-point loss.
This season, Texas A&M has followed the same winning formula as last season’s early success, but now comes the tricky part: exacting revenge on the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State remains alive and well in the SEC West race after a 17-9 win at Auburn, but the Bulldogs need to improve the rushing attack to win in College Station. Mississippi State has just 99 rushing yards combined in two SEC games this year.
#23 West Virginia at #15 Oklahoma, 11 a.m., FOX Sports 1
Dana Holgorsen’s program is known for its high-scoring offense, and the Mountaineers have been explosive on offense this season, but what makes West Virginia a darkhorse contender in the Big 12 is its defense, which leads the nation in points allowed per game (7.7).
That defense could be relied on heavily against Oklahoma’s high-powered offense, led by first-year starting quarterback Baker Mayfield.
West Virginia is 0-3 all-time against the Sooners in Norman, losing by an average score of 38-10. They’re also winless against Oklahoma since joining the Big 12 in 2012.
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