CFP contenders face key matchups in college football Week 11
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
College football's Week 11 features crucial matchups for playoff contenders, including No. 2 Utah at No. 21 Arizona and No. 14 USC at No. 5 Indiana. The Utes look to maintain momentum after a victory over Brigham Young, while the Trojans aim to revive their playoff hopes in Bloomington. Another important game includes No. 7 Texas visiting No. 22 LSU as both teams seek critical wins for their seasons. Additionally, No. 11 Wake Forest faces No. 23 SMU to bolster their conference title ambitions. Matchups hold significance not just for rankings but for potential playoff positions as the season winds down.
- •No. 2 Utah plays No. 21 Arizona on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- •No. 14 USC faces No. 5 Indiana on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- •No. 7 Texas takes on No. 22 LSU on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- •No. 11 Wake Forest battles No. 23 SMU on Saturday at noon ET.
- •Key players include Utah's Devon Dampier and USC's Jayden Maiava.
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"Week 11 presents some tricky games for College Football Playoff contenders. A breakdown of each of the matchups and how the games will be played.
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