Games to Watch: Week 13

Next week is rivalry week, so this week is much more subdued.  In most cases, we either have non-marquee conference matchups or cupcake out of conference games. 

Saturday
Noon
Duke at Wake Forest, ESPN2.  By itself, this game isn't all that great, but it has great consequence on the ACC Coastal race.  If Duke wins, 9 of the 17 scenarios presented earlier become obsolete.  If they lose, then 6 scenarios become obsolete.

Virginia at Miami, ESPNU.  Again, nothing great by itself, but worth keeping an eye on for the Coastal race, and to see how bad either team is.  UVA has been winless since September, and Miami has a three game losing streak.

3:30 PM
Texas A&M at LSU, CBS.  Since the state of Alabama has the SEC West locked up, this game means nothing for conference titles.  But A&M still has an outside chance at a BCS spot, and this game could get crazy.

7 PM
Arizona State at UCLA, FOX.  It's the battle of the Pac-12 South.  Arizona State will clench the division with a win, but UCLA can keep it a three way battle if they win.  That sets up an interesting final weekend, where the USC/UCLA game could determine the division title.

7:45 PM
Missouri at Ole Miss, ESPN.  If Missouri loses, then South Carolina wins the SEC East.  If they win, they still need to win next week to clench the division.

8 PM
Baylor at Oklahoma State, ABC.  The battle for the top of the Big 12.  While this game is important, I don't think it will determine anything at this point.  Both teams are known for their offenses, so if you like shootouts, watch this one.