College football's best Week 4 games today: What you should watch on the schedule
Early season games don't usually make or break a team's year, but there's no denying that teams which end up on the wrong side of those matchups have a steeper hill to climb later in the season when wins and losses matter far more. Week 4 of the college football schedule presents many such opportunities for some teams high in the rankings, and for those looking to climb a little higher.
Get your remote ready and cancel any plans you have for Saturday. Here are the best games you should be watching.
No. 4 Florida State at Clemson
Clemson vs. Florida State
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Line: Florida State -2.5
When: Sat., Sept. 23
Time: 12 p.m. Eastern
TV: ABC network
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Why watch? It's go-time for Clemson, already at one loss and under the microscope after missing the playoff for two straight years, at home in an epic conference fight against a Seminole team that shot up to the top-five after an impressive win over LSU, but itself coming off a shaky win at BC. Clemson's offense has taken some modest steps in the right direction, but this game is the showcase to take that big leap forward, and for its defense to prove it's of playoff caliber against an FSU skill rotation that is among the nation's very best and most dynamic.
No. 19 Colorado at No. 10 Oregon
Colorado vs. Oregon
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Line: Oregon -21.5
When: Sat., Sept. 23
Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern
TV: ABC network
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Why watch? Colorado has done nothing but surprise everyone, starting off 3-0 including a win over a ranked TCU, and boasting some credible skill threats who rank among the most talented in the nation. Can the Buffaloes keep it up? There are some concerns around their ability to protect quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who has garnered Heisman buzz after going over 1,200 yards with 10 touchdowns already, and when running the ball. Almost 7 in 10 bettors are siding with CU to cover here, but it's in for a fight against a very talented Oregon team stacked with its own skill targets and playing at home.
No. 15 Ole Miss at No. 13 Alabama
Ole Miss vs. Alabama
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Line: Alabama -6.5
When: Sat., Sept. 23
Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern
TV: CBS network
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Why watch? We could be on the cusp of a changing of the guard not only in the SEC, where it's arguably already happened thanks to Georgia, but also in college football nationally as it appears the great Alabama dynasty is in retreat. That's very debatable, however: remember, Bear Bryant had a late-career slump, too, before winning three more national titles. But right now, the Rebels are a threat to dump Bama to 2-2, coming in with a powerful attack that's scored 100 second-half points this year, but are dealing with injury concerns around top back Quinshon Judkins and lead receiver Tre Harris. Is this the year Lane Kiffin finally gets the GOAT?
No. 6 Ohio State at No. 9 Notre Dame
Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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Line: Ohio State -3
When: Sat., Sept. 23
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern
TV: NBC network
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Why watch? A remarkably close line for the Buckeyes here, proof of the suddenly narrowed gap between these two rosters since last year's game, a 21-10 win for OSU. Kyle McCord is still a question at quarterback, but Ohio State's other skill players are not. This is the best WR room in the nation and the Buckeye backs can slash you inside and out on long gainers. Sam Hartman is the answer to Notre Dame's prayers offensively, hitting 71% of his throws with 10 TDs and no turnovers and Audric Estime is over 100 yards rushing in 3 of 4 games (the fourth was 95) and averaging more than 8 yards per touch. There are great players all over the field in a great atmosphere for a game loaded with playoff implications.
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