Buckle up and hold on, college football fans. Week 7 has the potential to be one of the wildest weekends we’ve seen this season.
No. 3 Alabama will travel to Rocky Top to take on No. 6 Tennessee in the annual rivalry known as the “Third Saturday in October.” The Volunteers will look to break the Crimson Tide’s 15-game winning streak in the series and firmly establish themselves as a threat to reach the College Football Playoffs.
Elsewhere, No. 10 Penn State is on course to take on No. 5 Michigan in a critical Big Ten East showdown, No. 8 Oklahoma State will take on No. 13 TCU, No. 15 Syracuse will attempt to go undefeated Staying No. 18 NC State and No. 7 USC travel to Salt Lake City to face No. 20 Utah in a crucial Pac-12 match.
It’s going to be a busy Saturday across the country, so here’s a handy viewer’s guide to help you navigate the action. All times Easter.
The best games
No. 10 Penn State in No. 5 Michigan – Noon on Fox, fuboTV (Try it for free): The Nittany Lions had two weeks to prepare for the biggest game of the young season. Quarterback Sean Clifford and the dynamic Nittany Lions offense will have a formidable challenge against a Wolverines defense that has been one of the best in the country all season.
No. 3 Alabama in No. 6 Tennessee — 3:30 p.m. on CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App: Will Crimson Tide quarterback and 2021 Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young play? He was absent last week with a sprained shoulderand could be needed to lead a high-scoring affair against a Volunteers offense spearheaded by Heisman Trophy contender Hendon Hooker.
No. 8 Oklahoma State at No. 13 TCU — 3:30 p.m. on ABC, fuboTV (Try it for free): The undefeated Horned Frogs, led by veteran quarterback Max Duggan and a host of receivers, were one of them biggest surprises of the season. Meanwhile, the Cowboys just rolled along… lurking on the sidelines of the CFP race. Both teams need signature wins and this is a perfect place to put one on your resume.
#15 NC State at #18 Syracuse — 3:30 p.m. on ACC Network, fuboTV (Try it for free): The Wolf Pack must win to remain in the ACC title race and could be missing Devin Leary down the middle (or without a fully healthy one). The Orange will have huge home field advantage in the biggest game of the Dino Babers era and would make a big statement with a win over their ranked opponent in a conference game.
#16 Mississippi State in #22 Kentucky — 7:30 p.m. on SEC Network, fuboTV (Try it for free): Wildcats quarterback Will Levis’ status is up in the air, and they’re struggling to run the ball consistently. Mastering the time of the possession struggle could be crucial against a Bulldogs offense who can score points in a hurry.
#7 USC in #20 Utah — 8 p.m. on Fox, fuboTV (Try it for free): Despite an ultra-dynamic offense and an opportunistic defense, the Trojans are actually underdogs against the Utes. This prime-time game could be a chance for Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams to make a big statement against a Utes defense that struggled against UCLA last week.
The best of the rest
- Auburn at No. 9 Ole Miss – Noon on ESPN, fuboTV (try free)
- #19 Kansas at Oklahoma – Noon on ESPN2, fuboTV (Try Free)
- State of Iowa, #22, Texas – Noon on ABC, fuboTV (try for free)
- Minnesota at No. 24 Illinois – Noon on Big Ten Network, fuboTV (try free)
- Colgate at Army – Noon on CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
- Vanderbilt at No. 1 Georgia – 3:30 p.m. on SEC Network, fuboTV (try for free)
- Ohio at Western Michigan – 3:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
- No. 25 James Madison in Georgia Southern – 4 p.m. on ESPN+
- LSU in Florida – 7 p.m. on ESPN, fuboTV (try free)
- State of Utah in the state of Colorado – 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
- #4 Clemson, Florida – 7:30 p.m. on ABC, fuboTV (try free)
- Stanford at Notre Dame – 7:30 p.m. on NBC, fuboTV (try for free)