SEC showdowns with CFP implications lead college football games to watch in Week 11

The college football season is officially in the home stretch with the dawn of the second Saturday of November. The committee will now weigh in every week the rest of the way, but in truth all the teams still in the mix know what they need to do. But that won’t stop us from having some fun watching some other teams that might not have a realistic shot at the field of 12 but are still enjoying the game.

The Week 11 schedule features only a couple of ranked matchups, but there are plenty of other tantalizing contests on the docket to keep you entertained throughout Saturday. Here are our top seven choices.

No. 11 Alabama at No. 13 LSU

Time/TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC.

Why watch: When all the resumes are considered, a three-loss team might still be among the top 12 in the final playoff rankings. But for all practical purposes, both these teams must treat this contest like an eliminator, so expect a high degree of intensity with a fully-fueled night atmosphere in Baton Rouge. This will be LSU’s first action since being overrun in the second half by Texas A&M two weeks ago, so the Tigers would like to make something good happen early to erase any bad memories. Alabama’s most recent outing, a 34-0 blanking of Missouri, was a much more positive experience. LB Jihaad Campbell and the Crimson Tide should be in for a stronger challenge from LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier, who likely will be more comfortable in friendly environs. Alabama QB Jalen Milroe has struggled with accuracy since his magnum opus in the win against Georgia, and he’ll need to hit some throws quickly to quiet the crowd. LB Whit Weeks, the centerpiece of the Tigers’ defense, will lead the effort to keep him contained.

Why it could disappoint: It couldn’t possibly, could it? Given that neither team has exactly been secure with the lead, we fully expect a lot of…

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Publish date : 2024-11-08 11:06:32

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