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No. 16 Mississippi State (6-3) at No. 1 Alabama (9-0), 3:30 pm ET
This is a Nick Fitzgerald appreciation moment. After a brutal game-stretching oven, the senior quarterback has accounted for 679 yards and eight touchdowns over the last two weekends. He's reclaimed a hold on the starting job to end his career. Alabama goal wins.
Prediction: Alabama 41, Mississippi State 17
No. 4 Michigan (8-1) at Rutgers (1-8), 3:30 pm ET
Rutgers is terrible. Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh still praised the Scarlet Knights while speaking to reporters, commending the second-lowest kick-return average allowed. That was kind of him.
Prediction: Michigan 49, Rutgers 7
Oklahoma State (5-4) at No. 6 Oklahoma (8-1), 3:30 pm ET
During the last 15 years, Oklahoma has earned 13 victories against its in-state rival. The Sooners will continue to grow as fast as they do, protecting them against Texas and a 14-point hole at Texas Tech.
Prediction: Oklahoma 52, Oklahoma State 31
No. 8 Washington State (8-1) at Colorado (5-4), 3:30 pm ET
Washington State has played six Pac-12 games, and it has limited its opponents to 4.8 yards per snap or less at home. On the road, though, that average has climbed to 6.2-plus in each contest. Colorado's four-game skid Suggestions for this game, but the offense still has decent upside. There's always a wild upset for a team on the road; it'll happen in Boulder.
Prediction: Colorado 38, Washington State 30
No. 11 Kentucky (7-2) at Tennessee (4-5), 3:30 pm ET
Although the Wildcats are no longer in the SEC race, they are still having one of the best seasons in program history. There's plenty at stake for Kentucky. Tennessee will not be able to score enough if a motivated Wildcats roster shows up.
Prediction: Kentucky 27, Tennessee 17
Baylor (5-4) at No. 22 Iowa State (5-3), 3:30 pm ET
It's perhaps a surprise to some, but Iowa State has a decent chance to slide into the Big 12 Championship Game. Winning Saturday before heading to Texas in Week 12 is imperative, and the Cyclones will be able to overpower a middling Baylor defense.
Prediction: Iowa State 42, Baylor 28
Northwestern (5-4) at No. 21 Iowa (6-3), 3:30 pm ET
Does any team do a better (or worse) job in Northwestern? While we anticipate the Wildcats will struggle to move the ball opposite to stout Iowa defense, a blowout seems unlikely for the important Big Ten clash.
Prediction: Iowa 29, Northwestern 24
Purdue (5-4) at Minnesota (4-5), 3:30 pm ET
Two weeks ago, Purdue's passing game at Michigan State follows a torrid four-week stretch. David Blough's 333-yard, four-score effort to dispatch Iowa should quell the concerns of a repeat letdown on the road. Besides, Minnesota has had 14 passing scores over the last five weeks.
Prediction: Purdue 41, Minnesota 28
Virginia Tech (4-4) at Pitt (5-4), 3:30 pm ET
Pitt is a winner in this competition from the ACC's mercurial Coastal Division. So, naturally, that will not happen, right? Virginia Tech must contain a surging Pitt rushing attack, but the Hokies are due for a bounce-back day on defense.
Prediction: Virginia Tech 26, Pitt 19
San Jose State (1-8) and Utah State (8-1), 4 p.m.
San Jose State has played a great role in the history of San Jose State. However, it is likely to be more productive than Utah State's prolific 14th-ranked offense.
Prediction: Utah State 45, San Jose State 14
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