Each week, Los Angeles Times' national college sports reporter J. Brady McCollough will help plan your Saturday game-watch schedule by revealing the matchups he will have his eye on at each stage of the day's slate (all times PDT).
Kegs and Eggs
— Army vs. Air Force (Arlington, Texas), 8:30 a.m., Ch.2
The 56th playing of this rivalry will be the first football game at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers.
— No. 5 Ohio State at Nebraska, 9 a.m., Ch. 11
Call it Scott Frost's last stand. Nebraska has been close in some brutal losses and has a final shot at glory.
— No. 9 Wake Forest at North Carolina, 9 a.m., Ch. 7
It was supposed to be Mack Brown's Tar Heels with the top-10 ranking. Can they put an end to Wake Forest's run?
— Liberty at No. 16 Mississippi, 9 a.m., SEC Network
Hugh Freeze back in Oxford on the opposing sideline? A quarterback duel between Matt Corral and Malik Willis? Talk about entertainment.
Fire up the grill
— No. 3 Michigan State at Purdue, 12:30 p.m., Ch. 7
The Spartans historically have been vulnerable to an upset after beating Michigan. Purdue is very capable.
— No. 11 Oklahoma State at West Virginia, 12:30 p.m., ESPN
Mike Gundy has quietly kept the Cowboys in contention this year, but a trip to Morgantown can be treacherous.
— No. 12 Baylor at Texas Christian, 12:30 p.m., Ch. 11
TCU will be playing without Gary Patterson as head coach for the first time since 2000. Baylor has a lot riding on this one.
— No. 13 Auburn at No. 14 Texas A&M, 12:30 p.m., Ch.2
The winner stays alive for the SEC West Division title and can continue to hope for an Alabama slip.
Night game buzz
— No. 4 Oregon at Washington, 4:30 p.m., Ch. 7
If the Ducks seem extra motivated to beat their rival, the Huskies have the words of their head coach, Jimmy Lake, to thank.
— Texas at Iowa State, 4:30 p.m., FS1
Is the Steve Sarkisian Year 1 train wreck over yet? A win over Iowa State would at least stop the carnage from piling up for one week.
After dark
— Texas San Antonio at Texas El Paso, 7:15 p.m., ESPN2
The College Football Playoff might not recognize UTSA's fine work getting to 8-0, but the Roadrunners can play some ball.
— USC at Arizona State, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
The Trojans don't have much to play for other than pride, but they can also heat up Herm Edwards' seat if they pull this off.
