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Mississippi State running back Aeris Williams carries for a touchdown against Alabama during their game in 2017.(Photo: Matt Bush, USA TODAY Sports)

As Week 11 of the college football schedule arrives, we're going to have a good time. While this sport is well established, the proverbial apple cart is reasonably stable for the primary candidates.

Bearing all that in mind, here are the top five games that have at least the potential to affect the College Football Playoff Race.

No. 2 Clemson at No. 14 Boston College

Saturday, 8 pm ET, ABC

The ACC Atlantic is not done just yet, despite the dominant performances of the Tigers have been turning in of late. They'll look at the deal this weekend against the Eagles, who have shot at the division title themselves. Even if BC can pull off this upset, however, it must still be negotiated with a tough date.

Trevor Lawrence turning most of the heavy lifting over to game-breaking RBs Travis Etienne and Tavien Feaster. The BC ground defense, anchored by LB Connor Strachan, might make Lawrence stretch the field a bit more. BC needs a big game from RB AJ Dillon to keep the Tigers' superb defensive front QB Anthony Brown, but not many O-lines have managed to keep Clemson defensive linemen Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant out of the backfield consistently.

No. 7 Ohio State at Michigan State

Saturday, Noon ET, Fox

A path to the Football Football Playoff still exists for the Buckeyes, who will get to host archrival Michigan at the end of the month with a spot in the Big Ten title game likely on the line. But the Buckeyes have not looked at the part of a playoff team, following a blowout loss at Nebraska. The Spartans are not flashy, but they're still dangerous, as they were victories against Penn State and that same Purdue squad prove.

The Ohio State offense remains quite formidable, with QB Dwayne Haskins able to distribute the ball among an impressive array of big-play threats like RB J.K. Dobbins and WR Parris Campbell. But Michigan State's defense, stingiest in the nation against the run in LBs Joe Bachie and Andrew Dowell, could help the Spartans keep the game within reach. Spartans QB Brian Lewerke will need to be more efficient than his season-long 56% completion average, and he must not add to his total of eight interceptions. Buckeyes CB Kendall Sheffield will try to make sure he does.

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Oklahoma State at No. 6 Oklahoma

Saturday, 3:30 pm ET, ABC

The annual Bedlam Showdown Finds the Sooners in a Famous Position atop the Big 12 Standings and the Cowboys still seeking consistency. It's a rivalry game, of course, so anything can and probably will happen.

Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray overcame a couple early miscues to eventually lead his team past Texas Tech last time out. Another big game from RB Trey Sermon also helped, and WRs Marquise Brown and CeeDee Lamb provide constant scoring threats. But enough issues on the defensive side of the ball. Cowboys QB Taylor Cornelius has the weapons to keep up, most notably RB Justice Hill and WR Tylan Wallace, but OSU can not afford many empty possessions.

Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown runs for a touchdown past Oklahoma State's defense during their game in 2017. (Photo: Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)

No. 15 Mississippi State at No. 1 Alabama

Saturday, 3:30 pm ET, CBS

The Crimson Tide's place in the SEC final has been secured, and recent history has shown they do not have to be undefeated to earn an invitation to the playoff. But the team's commitment to coach Nick Saban's process emphasizes taking nothing for granted. The Bulldogs, who are glad to have already accomplished bowl eligibility, should not expect any reprieve in this visit to Tuscaloosa.

While Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa threw his first interception of the season at LSU, he still pbaded for two touchdowns and ran for one another to continue to play on a knee. But it was DT Quinnen Williams and the Tide that you are in control of the future. Miss State QB Nick Fitzgerald can be more elusive, and he has options downfield like WRs Osirus Mitchell and Stephen Guidry that can challenge the Tide secondary. But the Bulldogs can not afford to be playing from behind; RB Najee Harris and the Alabama Offensive Line.

Auburn at No. 5 Georgia

Saturday, 7 pm ET, ESPN

Georgia's date with Alabama for the SEC title is also badured. Unlike the Crimson Tide, however, the Bulldogs already have a noch in the loss column and must avoid a second trip to the playoff. Auburn can only play this game with a winback goal against Texas A & M. The Tigers have now reached the end of this exciting stage in this nasty finishing stretch that will also take them to Tuscaloosa.

The Bulldogs' rushing success against Kentucky's excellent defense in the division-clinching win, with D'Andre Swift and Elijah Holyfield both eclipsing the century mark, was huge, especially on the heels of the unit struggles in the LSU loss last month. Auburn has a solid ground defense as well, but Georgia QB Jake Fromm's accuracy should help keep the running lanes open. While QB Jarrett Stidham managed to rescue the Tigers a week ago, the team still lacks the balance needed for coach Gus Malzahn's offensive system to be most effective. Auburn WR Darius Slayton should become well acquainted with Bulldogs CB Deandre Baker.