Top Matchups to Watch in College Football This Week

This week's slate of college football action features some marquee matchups filled with top NFL Draft prospects.

We're hitting the homestretch of the 2023 college football season, and we've still got some epic tilts left on the schedule over these next few weeks.

Many of these marquee matchups feature some of the top prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class, including some big-name quarterbacks who are sure to be some of the first names off the board come next April.

From top-10 showdowns in the Big Ten and SEC, to a couple of upset alerts in the Pac-12, to an ACC rivalry game, here are the top college football matchups to watch across the country this weekend:

No. 3 Michigan vs. No. 10 Penn State

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While the Wolverines remain mired in their sign-stealing scandal, the task at hand will be holding off a top-10 opponent in the Nittany Lions. They'll have to do it on the road, in one of the most hostile environments in all of college football, too.

The top prospect to watch in this game will be Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu, who is currently projected as a top-five lock in next year's draft. PSU CB Kalen King also looks like a first-rounder, while Michigan running back Blake Corum and defensive lineman Kris Jenkins are among the best prospects at their positions in this class.

No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 9 Ole Miss

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The two-time defending national champs are well on their way to a three-peat, remaining undefeated despite being without two of their top prospects in tight end Brock Bowers and offensive tackle Amarius Mims for the last few weeks. Among the healthy, cornerback Kamari Lassiter, safety Javon Bullard, offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, and defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse are the top names to watch.

The Rebels don't have much in terms of elite talent in this year's draft class, but as a team, they're still putting together an impressive 2023 campaign, and could take it to another level by upsetting the Bulldogs and ending their ridiculous winning streak.

No. 5 Washington vs. No. 18 Utah

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The Utes love to play spoiler, so the undefeated Huskies will have to be on high alert for this one, especially on the road. Washington has had too many close calls already this year, which might actually help them avoid on here. Their star-studded offense is stuffed with top NFL talent, led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and wide receivers Rome Odunze and Ja'Lynn Polk. Edge defender Bralen Trice and cornerback Jabbar Muhammad are also worth watching for NFL fans.

Utah edge rusher Jonah Elliss is one to keep an eye on, as well. The son of a longtime NFL player, Elliss is one of the more intriguing prospects in his position group this year.

No. 6 Oregon vs. USC

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It's been a rough fall from grace for the Trojans, who have struggled over the past month and dropped out of the Top 25 completely. Still, defending Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams will be looking to make the Ducks pay with an epic upset.

He'll be matchup up against the most experience player in college football history, and another top quarterback prospect in this year's class, Bo Nix. USC safety Caleb Bullock and Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin are other top names to watch in this one.

Best of the Rest

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No. 13 Tennessee vs. No. 14 Missouri

No. 21 Arizona vs. Colorado

No. 4 Florida State vs. Miami (FL)

No. 24 North Carolina vs. Duke