Games to Watch: Week 11

I think this is the first time I've seen a Thursday night schedule seem more full than Saturday.

Thursday
7:30 PM
Oklahoma at Baylor, FS1.  A key Big 12 game that will determine a champion.

9 PM
Oregon at Stanford, ESPN.  I believe this matchup has caused problems for both teams in the last few years, preventing both teams from reaching a title match, whether it be conference or national.

Saturday
Noon
Florida State at Wake Forest, ABC.  FSU clinches a berth in the ACC Championship game with a win.

3:30 PM
Mississippi State at Texas A&M, CBS.  With the big prime time game this week, this matchup is definitely a second thought to CBS.  The only reason I'm putting it on the list is because of how crazy this time slot has been, and there is a slight chance Miss State could pull an upset.

7 PM
Virginia Tech at Miami, ESPN.  The ACC Coastal race may not come down to this game, but it sure will be heavily influenced.  This is one of those big time rivalries that has no reason for existing.  VT and Miami have nothing in common other than one color, and conference affiliation, so why the hate?  Because these two teams have gotten in each other's way for over 20 years now.  From the Big East to the ACC, the Hurricanes and the Hokies have traded blows, with only one able to emerge.

8 PM
LSU at Alabama, CBS.  It's LSU's last chance at staying relevant this season.  I'm sure every other conference is pulling for LSU to help their #1 team to have a better shot at the national title game.