COLLEGE FOOTBALL FRENZY: Say thanks to ‘The Game’

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South of the border is Turkish time.

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In other words, enjoy NCAA football on Fridays and Saturdays.

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And, of course, the main course is “The Game”. It’s the annual rivalry between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines.

As you know, most years it’s the game that ultimately separates the standings and decides who will be the Big Ten champions, usually pushing the winner into the college football playoffs.

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This year is no exception.

In fact, it’s a meeting of the second and third ranked teams in the nation, making it a very important battle in the final four runs.

Well, it’s eyeball food.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh said, “It’s an honor to be in this position and play in this big game, with a championship at stake.” is most excited about the test. It’s going to be the toughest test of the year.

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“Find out what our limits are physically, mentally, spiritually…and I think you’ll realize we’re made of the right things. increase.”

What we’re seeing is two 11-0 teams going head-to-head at The Horseshoe in Columbus (noon ET, FOX) early Saturday, with only the winner seeing a chance to make the CFP. is. Losers don’t participate in the Big Ten Championship competition, and the CFP selection committee puts a lot of weight on conference kings, which could put them behind other conference champions with a one-loss record.

That puts even more pressure on participants at this year’s The Game.

Plus, what if Michigan lacks Heisman Trophy contenders and turns away Blake Colm due to injury?

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Considering he’s been a monster this season, that seems to put the Wolverines at a huge disadvantage.

But Michigan still has plenty of motivation to make it to the Final Four table.

So bring it on, and on this holiday, thank you for being considered one of, if not the best, rivalry in sports.

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If you’re the No. 4 TCU (11-0), thank you for the practice that made last week’s 29-28 victory over Baylor possible. No timeout left. Head of his coach Sonny Dykes said he played calmly and calmly after games and worked every Thursday so his field his goals his unit knew what he was doing rice field. Dykes and he salute the TCU. Because the converted kick remains perfect and still lined up for the Final 4…if USC he’s No. 5 (10-1) he missed the memo so he’s on the odds Thank you for defying me. The Pac-12 eats itself up every year and is in a position not only to win the conference, but to turn head coach Lincoln Riley’s rookie season into the Blue Bloods program’s long-awaited final four berth … if you’re No. 10. Tennessee (9-2) probably have nothing to thank after last week’s double doink. Rocky Top was smoked out of nowhere by South Carolina State (5-6), losing both his shot at the CFP spot and QB Hendon Hooker to his season-ending ACL injury. Ouch…and if you’re NC State 17th (9-2), thank goodness the other team lost and made it into the ACC finale despite last week’s ugly loss to Georgia Tech (5-6). UNC was back in the conference championship against No. 8 Clemson (10-1).

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Speaking of which, next week’s conference championship slate is somewhat set, including the SEC title tilt between No. 1 Georgia (11-0) and No. 5 LSU (9-2). Whatever happens in that finale, and without disaster for visiting Georgia Tech (5-6) this Saturday (noon ET), the UGA is headed to the Final 4…TCU is heading to the Big 12 finale USC Awaits Enemies in Pac-12 Finale … ​​UTSA (9-2) Awaits Enemies in Conference USA Finale … ​​Fresno (7-4) and Boise (8 -3) is a Mountain West Championship matchup … and the MAC finals are set between Toledo (7-4) and Ohio (9-3), but brother of BC Lions star QB Nathan Rourke One Ohio QB Curtis Rourke was knocked out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

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Will Lane Kiffin leave to save Auburn? said to be in But what happens days, possibly hours, after that game concludes Ole Miss’s regular season? Speculation is rampant that he’s already gone to Auburn… Oct. A post-match commotion in the Big House tunnels resulted in criminal charges. A small number of Michigan State players have been indicted after two Michigan State players were assaulted, and the incident was captured on video. Michigan’s Gemon Green was hit with a helmet, Spare defensive back Curry Crump was accused of vicious assault, and Big Blue’s Jaden McBurrows was knocked to the ground and kicked, charged with assault and battery charge. It’s over.Sparty’s defensive will tax his end Jcoby Windmon. Five of his other Michigan State players have also been embroiled in legal battles in the brawl… did I mention how grateful I am that Thanksgiving weekend in America is looming? Devour it!

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college football playoff rankings

rank team (last week) record

1. Georgia (1) 11-0

2. Ohio (2) 11-0

3. Michigan (3) 11-0

Four. TCUs (4) 11-0

Five. LSUs (6) 9-2

6. USC (7) 10-1

7. Alabama (8) 9-2

8. Clemson (9) 10-1

9. Oregon (12) 9-2

Ten. Tennessee (5) 9-2

11. Pennsylvania (11) 9-2

12. Kansas (15) 8-3

13. Washington (17) 9-2

14. Utah (10) 8-3

15. Notre Dame (18) 8-3

16. Florida (19) 8-3

17. North Carolina (13) 9-2

18.UCLA (16) 8-3

19. Tulane (21) 9-2

20. Ole Miss (14) 8-3

21. Oregon (23) 8-3

22.UCF (20) 8-3

23. Texas (NR) 7-4

24. Cincinnati (25) 9-2

twenty five. Louisville (NR) 7-4

NR — not ranked

Featured games

#3 Michigan @ #2 Ohio (-7.5)

Saturday noon ET, FOX, Columbus, Ohio

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Even if Blake Colm plays, he’s not 100%, so Michigan will be bigger than TD Dog.

Pick: Ohio

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Florida @ #16 Florida (-9.5)

Friday, 7:30 PM ET, ABC

Sure, the FSU is on the rise, but the FLA is still the SEC’s team and has many advantages.

Pick: Florida

Georgia Tech @ Georgia (-35.5)

saturday noon

With the rivalry wide open, it will be difficult for UGA to fill Triple Option Tech.

Pick: Georgia Tech

(-1.5) #13 Washington @ WA

Saturday, 10:30 PM ET

What is the Apple Cup to watch this year? UDub with revenge in mind from 2021.

Pick: Washington

last week: 3-1

Records for 2022: 29-23-1