The 2017 college football season has already been one to remember — complete with hail mary finishes, never-ending fumbles, and four top-ten losses just last weekend alone.
If you haven't been paying close attention to the college football season so far, no need for worry — there's still plenty of time to catch up. That said, this is a good weekend to start watching, as tons of games happening this Saturday have the chance to have major implications for the postseason, with Big Ten rivals battling for supremacy and a whole mess of Group of 5 schools all fighting for a single spot in a New Year's Six bowl.
Take a look below to get an idea of the can't-miss games this Saturday, and set your DVR accordingly.
#2 Penn State vs. #19 Michigan
Where to watch: ABC, 7:30 p.m.
What’s at stake: The most important game of the season so far for both teams, this game is the start of a make-or-break stretch for the Nittany Lions if they want to make the playoff this year. Meanwhile, the Wolverines would love to play spoiler on "White Out" night in Happy Valley, where the mood will be electric.
#13 Notre Dame vs. #11 USC
Where to watch: NBC, 7:30 p.m.
What’s at stake: Whoever wins this game has a path to make the college football playoff at the end of the season, while the loser will face an uphill battle as a two-loss team and will likely be left on the outside looking in when the playoff committee meets to make its fateful decision. Outside of the playoff implications, this is just a classic rivalry game that has had some memorable matchups in recent years. It's a crime that kickoff is on at the same time as Penn State-Michigan, but on the bright side, it's two great games to toggle between.
Navy vs. #20 UCF
Where to watch: CBS Sports Network, 3:30 p.m.
What’s at stake: The American Athletic Conference has produced some solid teams in recent years and impressed in bowl games against Power 5 schools. This game between two of the conferences two top teams could have big ramifications down the line — not only is it a huge game for conference supremacy, the winner will have a shot at running the table and potentially being the top-ranked Group of 5 team and secure a spot in a New Year's Six bowl game. Also, if you haven't seen them yet this season, Navy is one of the most entertaining teams to watch this year. Its option offense is running as smoothly as ever.
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