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College Football Week 11: Top 5 games of the week

By Charles Rahrig V

Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron reacts after a defensive stop against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 10-0. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron reacts after a defensive stop against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 10-0. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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These are the five best college football games to watch in Week 11.

Bowl season is almost near and so is the College Football Playoff. Before December rolls around, we have to get through November and Week 11 of the college football season has finally arrived. There are some great games on tap this week for everyone’s viewing pleasure.

After Teas A&M dropped out last week, the four teams in the current ranking will look to hold onto their spot and take care of business. The top three teams are heavy favorites this week, but No. 4 Washington could have a fight on their hands against USC at home. Here are the top five games in Week 11.

5. No. 25 Baylor vs. No. 9 Oklahoma

The Big 12 is probably out of the playoff hunt unless chaos arises in college football, but there is a fantastic battle on tap this week between Baylor and Oklahoma. The Sooners are finally playing their best football of the season and are looking to get back in a New Year’s Six bowl. Expect plenty of points and Dede Westbrook action in this one.

4. No. 11 West Virginia vs. Texas

Like Oklahoma, West Virginia is looking to get into a New Year’s Six bowl this year. On Saturday, they will have a big fight on the road against Texas. Charlie Strong’s team has been fighting hard for their coach and after some struggles, they are getting better each week. This could be a battle to the wire.

3. No. 19 LSU vs. Arkansas

Despite hanging with Alabama for mostly four quarters, the LSU Tigers suffered a big drop in the polls this week. They’re going to have a serious edge against an Arkansas team that is coming off a nice win over Florida. The Razorbacks got the better of the two last season and Ed Orgeron will have Leonard Fournette and company ready to play this weekend.

2. No. 8 Auburn vs. Georgia

The deep south’s oldest rivalry will take another turn this week. Despite having two losses on the season, No. 8 Auburn feels they have an argument to make the College Football Playoff. It will require beating Alabama and a lot of help to get in, but a rivalry game like this one isn’t going to be easy on the road. Expect an emotional battle between both programs.

1. No. 20 USC vs. No. 4 Washington

Is the No. 4 spot in the rankings cursed? We will find out this week, as No. 4 Washington plays the game of the week against No. 20 USC. The Trojans’ offensive line has been mauling teams and have allowed for Sam Darnold to control the pace of the game. The Huskies are going to have their work cut out for them at home.

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