Week 9 of the college football season offers some games that will have big conference championship implications.
The wheels are in motion for quite the ride to bowl season in college football. As the sport enters Week 9 of the season, the games only continue to get bigger. This week, there are plenty of games that will feature conference championship implications and could change the outlooks for several teams. There is even a playoff contender that faces a tough battle.
Let’s look at the five best college football games in Week 9.
Florida vs Georgia
Georgia can throw a wrench into the SEC East race with an upset over their rivals in the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party vs. Florida. Georgia is coming off a brutal loss to Vanderbilt and look to regroup against a Gators team that boasts the nation’s No. 2 scoring defense.
Auburn at Ole Miss
Auburn is on a four-game winning streak and it’s because of their run game that ranks third in the nation, and they get Kerryon Johnson back from injury. The Tiger defense has also been strong this year and faces an Ole Miss team that can’t run the ball and is looking to avoid a third straight loss
Washington at Utah
College GameDay is in Salt Lake City for the Pac-12 showdown between Utah and the No. 4 Washington Huskies. No one has been able to stop Jake Browning and the Huskies yet but don’t sleep on the resurgent play of Utah running back Joe Williams and quarterback Troy Williams from making this a shootout in what could be a preview of the Pac-12 Championship Game.
Nebraska at Wisconsin
Two of the bigger surprises in the country meet in Madison with the No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers hosting No. 7 Nebraska. The Cornhuskers can effectively put the Big Ten West away with a win on the road behind the passing and running of quarterback Tommy Armstrony Jr.
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Clemson at Florida State
This game has been the top game in the ACC for the last several years and despite the struggles of No. 12 Florida State this year, their showdown with No. 4 Clemson remains must-see TV. Dalvin Cook looks to run through the Clemson defense while Deshaun Watson looks to keep the Tigers national championship hopes alive in their toughest remaining game of the year.