The nation’s oldest non-conference football rivalry, Cincinnati vs. Miami (OH), is getting a brand-new location for its 129th meeting this Saturday, Sept. 19. The epic battle for the Victory Bell is moving to FC Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium, and you know that’s gonna be a clash of titans with a fresh vibe. This weekend is absolutely loaded with action, from teams looking to rebound to coaches making controversial returns, and even Big 12 football crossing the pond.
Top-Ten Showdowns and Rebound Attempts
This Saturday is stacked with some seriously high-stakes games. No. 6 Ohio State is looking to bounce back hard after last week’s brutal 24-23 loss to Texas. They’re hosting Kent State at noon on FOX, and they absolutely need an easy home win before Big Ten play kicks off. Can they shake off that heartbreak? Meanwhile, No. 19 Michigan clawed their way back into the rankings with a 17-10 win over Oklahoma, and they’ll host UTEP at 3:30 p.m. on BTN. They’ve got to keep that momentum rolling.
But let’s be real, everyone’s got their eyes on the SEC! Controversial coach Lane Kiffin is making his return to Oxford, and it’s for a top-ten showdown. No. 7 LSU plays at No. 8 Ole Miss on ABC at 7:30 p.m. You know that one’s going to be wild. And don’t sleep on Michigan State heading to No. 3 Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. That’s another prime-time slugfest you won’t want to miss.
Big 12 Goes Global and Packed Schedule Highlights
If you thought college football couldn’t get any bigger, think again! Big 12 action is heading to London. Arizona State and Kansas are squaring off at famed Wembley Stadium in England at noon on FS1. Talk about a global stage!
Beyond the big Saturday matchups, the entire weekend is packed. On Friday, No. 5 Miami is at Wake Forest at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN, and No. 22 Houston visits No. 13 Texas Tech at 8 p.m. on FOX. Even No. 21 Oregon is in action, hosting Portland State at 10:30 p.m. on BTN. Saturday keeps it rolling with No. 2 Georgia at Arkansas at noon on ABC, Florida State at No. 10 Alabama at 3:30 p.m. on ABC, and No. 12 USC heading to Rutgers at 3:30 p.m. on CBS. Plus, if you’re looking for some local action, Eastern Washington takes on Washington at 7:15 p.m. on BTN. This slate has everything a fan could ask for.
This weekend is a huge proving ground for so many teams trying to find their footing early in the season. With so many ranked teams in action, every play matters. Make sure you’re tuned in to catch all the drama!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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