College Football Week 11 preview and predictions: What to watch for

Nov 5, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Wilton Speight (3) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Here’s a look at what college football fans can expect during Week 11 of the 2016 season, including predictions for the Top 25 teams.

The home stretch of the 2016 college football regular season is upon us, as about a dozen teams continue the fight for one of the four spots in the College Football Playoff. From Seattle to Tuscaloosa and Columbus to Louisville, the race is coming down to a wire and every game is beyond scrutinized.

Week 11 of the season will play a major role in deciding those four spots with several showdowns between ranked teams that can easily go either way. In short, stay tuned fans – we’re in for a bumpy ride to end the season.

Here’s a look ahead at Week 11 of the 2016 college football season.

Oct 22, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) throws out a pass against the Oregon State Beavers during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

Game of The Week – No. 20 USC at No. 4 Washington

Alright, Huskies…you wanted it, you’ve got it. After being on the outside looking in last week in the College Football Playoff rankings, the men in purple now in the top four and control their destiny with several ranked games left to finish the season.

On paper, Washington should be able to win this game at home with ease and continue their road to either the Fiesta Bowl or Peach Bowl. That being said, in comes a dangerous Trojans team who has found their mojo at the right time and could end up meeting them again in the Pac 12 Championship Game.

For the Huskies to stay unbeaten and howling back into the college football upper level, their Heisman candidate, Jake Browning needs a lights-out performance against a USC defense allowing fewer than 24 points a game.

The Trojans may be without one defensive back this week, as Iman Marshall hasn’t practiced. If that’s the case and he can’t play, Browning might be able to have the field day needed to get him to New York City – and keep his team unbeaten.

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