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Conference play in college football is in full swing, and it seems the games mean more. It may only be October, but conference titles are won and lost every week this time of year, and we’ve got a big slate of league matchups to look forward to this Saturday. Want to see a pair of rank vs. rank matchups in the Pac-12, two coaches with bad blood for each other in the SEC, or the biggest upset in college football in the Big 12? Here’s a look at the biggest matchups and most requested seats for this weekend.
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Jimbo Fisher became the first former Nick Saban assistant to beat the legendary coach, then sparks flew this offseason after Fisher and Saban traded blows that essentially accused each other of violating drafting rules. Suffice to say, there is no love lost between these coaches or fan bases, which is why this game should be so much fun despite the Aggies’ struggles this year. Heck, it would be worth seeing the fan reaction to Fisher alone in Tuscaloosa. On the field, Heisman winner Bryce Young’s status is in question after suffering a shoulder injury against Arkansas. If he can’t go, we’ll go back to backup quarterback Jalen Milroe for the Tide.
At $315 per ticket, the average ticket price for this one by SI Tickets is the second highest for Week 6.
Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Pat Forde called this a cheat game for Tennessee ahead of next week’s big matchup with Alabama, and it’s hard to disagree. The Vols have been seen as part of a top-10 team thanks to an explosive offense led by Hendon Hooker, but LSU has rebounded well from its season-opening loss to Florida State and pulled off multiple second-half rallies to kick things off. the second SEC game. –0. So while it’s hard not to look ahead, Tennessee will need its ‘A’ game to beat LSU at Baton Rouge on Saturday.
Brian Kelly is pleading with fans to get out despite the early start time, but average ticket prices are still over $260 for SI Tickets.
3. Utah at UCLA, October 8, 3:30 p.m. ET
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif.
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The Pac-12 title race is going to be a lot of fun, and this Rose Bowl battle should tell us a lot. The Utes won the title last year and still look like part of a top 15 team, but they have a lot of competition, with the Bruins among the top contenders. Dorian Thompson-Robinson tore apart the Washington defense a week ago in a big ranked victory for Chip Kelly’s club, and now they have a chance to earn a second straight victory over a top-15 team at their home field.
Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan.
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On paper, this game shouldn’t be close. Michigan State hasn’t led a single second against a Power 5 opponent this season, with the Spartans’ latest setback against Maryland last weekend. Ohio State is an offensive giant, and Sparty’s defense hasn’t been able to get off the field against far less potent units from Maryland, Minnesota and Washington. But just as we saw last week when Missouri almost ousted Georgia, strange things can happen for even the most elite teams when they have to go on the road as heavy favorites. Maybe there will be a little magic in the air for the Spartans in East Lansing. They will certainly have the fans on their side, with this game ranked as one of the top five most requested tickets of the week according to SI Tickets.
Sanford Stadium, Athens, Ga.
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Georgia looked vulnerable on the road last Saturday at Missouri, but found a way to win in a game that serves as a good reminder of how difficult it is to win on the road. Fortunately for the Bulldogs, they return to the friendly confines of Sanford Stadium for this week’s rivalry clash with Auburn. Georgia fans look ready to welcome their Dawgs home, with ticket prices averaging $446 for SI Tickets, the highest for week 6.
Bryan Harsin might need a miracle to save his job, and beating the Bulldogs on Saturday would certainly qualify. But after three straight disappointing performances at home against Penn State, Missouri and LSU, it’s hard to imagine things going well this weekend for the Tigers.
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, Kansas.
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Kansas (yes, Kansas) is hosting College GameDay this week. The 5-0 Jayhawks are the talk of the college football world, with a great QB game from Jalon Daniels and excellent coaching from Lance Leipold to earn a spot in the polls and the program’s most wins since 2009. Can KU continue their remarkable season against a TCU? team fresh off a dominant win over Oklahoma? The Horned Frogs offense looked explosive against Brent Venables’ defense a week ago. But the crowd should be rocking and Daniels is dynamic enough to give the Jayhawks a chance if this turns into a shootout.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California.
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This could be USC’s toughest test yet under Lincoln Riley. Washington State is off to a 4-1 start, with its only loss of the year coming in a thriller at the hands of Bo Nix and Oregon. Wazzu’s defense should pose some problems for Caleb Williams and this potent Trojan offense, though Nix and the Ducks did rack up over 600 yards in that win last month. WSU QB Cameron Ward is the most dynamic QB USC has seen this season as well.
Can the Trojans get to 6-0? You can see this one in person from the Colosseum for an average of just under $130, per SI Tickets.
Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas
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Red River Showdown is always worth watching, even if both shows haven’t gotten off to the best of starts in the Big 12 game. Texas has had its share of promising moments despite having to play multiple quarterbacks due to injury, but a Week 4 loss to Texas Tech makes the path to the Big 12 title a little more difficult. That said, the Longhorns could have an offensive field day against Oklahoma, which was cut for nearly 700 yards and 55 points by TCU on Saturday. This rivalry has been dominated by OU lately (six wins in the last seven meetings), but this game always seems to be close: eight of the last nine meetings have been decided by a score.
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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This is another high-profile opponent on BYU’s schedule after previous matchups with Baylor and Oregon and matchups with Arkansas and Stanford yet to come. Notre Dame’s dominant win over North Carolina two weeks ago may be a sign the Fighting Irish have righted the ship offensively after a slow start to the season, but their defense will have their hands full with Jaren Hall and the Cougar offense. This might also be the best jersey showdown of the week, with BYU debuting in black uniforms and Notre Dame rocking out. special edition whites.
Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, Okla.
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After coming within inches of a Big 12 crown a season ago, it looks like the Cowboys are in prime position to win the conference in 2022. Saturday’s road win at Baylor was Big 12’s way of opening the game for OSU, which seemed more explosive on offense than it was in 2021 while still strong on defense. That victory boosted OSU’s Big 12 championship game reservation prices by 52% at SI Tickets, now the highest in the Big 12.
Meanwhile, Texas Tech is off to a 1-1 start in the league after losing last week’s contest at Kansas State. Can the Red Raiders pull off an upset or will the Cowboys hold serve at home?
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