AP Top 6
1.Alabama 5-0 (2-0) Next Game: at.Texas A&M
2.Georgia 5-0 (3-0) Next Game: at.Auburn
3.Iowa 5-0 (2-0) Next Game: 4.Penn State
4.Penn State 5-0 (2-0) Next Game: at.3.Iowa
5.Cincinnati 5-0 (2-0) Next Game: Temple
6.Oklahoma 4-0 (1-0) Next Game: vs.21.Texas (Dallas)
Key games this weekend (Rankings based off of AP Poll)
6.Oklahoma vs. 21.Texas (Saturday, 12 PM ET, ABC)
ESPN’s College GameDay heads to the Cotton Bowl and the Texas State Fair yet again for Oklahoma-Texas. With both schools not being as good as they hoped for up to this point in the year, and the fact that they will both head to the SEC at the latest in 2025, this will be a great measuring stick game for both programs. Projected Score: Texas 28, Oklahoma 24
13.Arkansas at. 17.Ole Miss (Saturday, 12 PM ET, ESPN)
Following highly anticipated games that turned out to be blow outs of both Arkansas and Ole Miss, both teams will have a lot of will to get back out on the field and move into the number two spot in the SEC West. Arkansas struggled mightily against easily the best defense we have seen in a long time in Georgia, and the same things happened for Ole Miss’ high-powered offense against Alabama. Nothing. Two of the most talented QBs battle in this game as KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) and Matt Corral (Ole Miss) duel. But, if the Arkansas defense can rattle Corral and do anything close to what they did a year ago (forcing seven Rebel turnovers including six Corral interceptions), Arkansas should win the game. But, Corral and the Rebels will definitely have it on their minds. Projected Score: Ole Miss 35, Arkansas 24
2.Georgia at. 18.Auburn (Saturday, 3:30 PM ET, CBS)
Georgia is dominant and it will be tough for Auburn to stick around. Projected Score: Georgia 45, Auburn 10
4.Penn State at. 3.Iowa (Saturday, 4 PM ET, FOX)
The biggest showdown in the Big Ten that does not include Ohio State in the College Football Playoff era, pits Big Ten leading teams Penn State against Iowa. Both teams use their stingy defenses to give their offenses good field position. Look out for Penn State receiver Jahan Dotson to have a huge game. Projected Score: Penn State 34, Iowa 27
1.Alabama at. Texas A&M (Saturday, 8 PM ET, CBS)
Unsurprisingly, Alabama is in CBS’ annual “moved from 3:30 to 8 game”. But, with how Texas A&M has struggled without starting QB Haynes King, it is hard to understand why Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson are calling this one. The only way I can see Texas A&M having any success is with the ground game, running star back Isaiah Spiller. But, maybe former Nick Saban assistant Texas A&M head coach Jimbo can pull something together and surprise the college football world. Projected Score: Alabama 42, Texas A&M 17
