The final week of the 2024 regular season has arrived, but the Big 12 Championship Game matchups for Week 14 have not yet been determined, with six teams still scheduled to participate in Saturday’s game.
A berth for the Big Ten title against Oregon is still within reach. Ohio State can earn a ticket to the conference title game for the first time since 2020 with a win over Michigan this weekend. Indiana also remains alive for Saturday’s final game against Purdue.
This weekend’s biggest game will see Texas travel to College Station to take on Texas A&M for a spot in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia. Lone Star Showdown has been updated for the first time since 2011, and the stakes have rarely been this high.
As Week 14 action arrives, here’s a viewer guide to help you navigate all of Saturday’s games.
always east
best game
Michigan vs. No. 2 Ohio State — FOX, fuboTV at noon (free trial): Buckeyes on the verge of advancing to the Big Ten Championship Game and a rematch with Oregon State on the horizon if Ryan Day’s team is careful. About weekend business. The Buckeyes have lost their last three games against Michigan. The Wolverines could spoil with an upset win.
No. 15 South Carolina vs. No. 12 Clemson — ESPN, fuboTV at noon (free trial): The loser of this game will likely be eliminated from the playoffs. This game could be Clemson’s last audition to qualify for the CFP as an at-large team, as Clemson is in danger of being eliminated from the ACC title game (Miami needs to beat Syracuse). South Carolina has won their last five games and is currently in the center of the CFP.
No. 5 Notre Dame, USC — 3:30 (free) on CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App: Notre Dame has been on a tear since losing to Northern Illinois earlier this season. Notre Dame’s resume includes wins over Texas A&M, Louisville, Navy and Army, so a win over USC would almost guarantee them an at-large berth in the CFP. After starting 3-4, USC won three of its last four games and earned bowl eligibility with a win over UCLA. Notre Dame leads the series all-time with 49 wins, 37 losses, and 5 draws.
Auburn at No. 13 Alabama — 3:30 p.m. on ABC, fuboTV (free trial): Alabama, which had hopes of reaching the CFP, is now on life support after losing on the road to Oklahoma. It is attached. Auburn is coming off an upset win against Texas A&M and is poised for an interesting showdown in the Iron Bowl. The Tigers need a win to reach the six-win mark to qualify for a second consecutive bowl appearance under coach Hugh Freeze.
No. 16 Arizona State, AZ — 3:30pm on FOX, fuboTV (Free Trial): Arizona State is one of the biggest surprises of the season. The Sun Devils are on the verge of advancing to the Big 12 title game and could be playing for a spot in the CFP. The Big 12 title game situation remains in flux, with hundreds of different scenarios on the table, but the Sun Devils should feel confident of a chance to advance to Arlington with a win over Arizona.
No. 3 Texas vs. No. 20 Texas A&M — 7:30 p.m. on ABC, fuboTV (free trial): This is the best game of Week 14. Even if there is no connection between Texas and Texas A&M, the appointment is notable because it revives the rivalry after more than a decade. The winner of this game will qualify for the SEC title game against Georgia and potentially play for a first-round bye in the CFP. One of the biggest storylines to watch will be the health of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, who injured his ankle in last weekend’s game against Kentucky State.
the best of the rest
No. 8 Vanderbilt, Tennessee — Noon on ABC, fuboTV (free trial)
UTSA at Army — Noon 23 on CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (Free) Northwestern, Illinois — Noon (Free Trial) on Big Ten Network, fuboTV 6 Miami at Syracuse — 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m., ESPN, fuboTV (free trial) California, No. 9 SMU — 3:30 p.m., ESPN2, fuboTV (free trial) Arkansas, No. 21 Missouri — 3: 3:30 p.m. on SEC Network, fuboTV (free trial) Washington at No. 1 Oregon — 7:30 p.m. on NBC fuboTV (free trial) Kansas State, No. 18 Iowa — 7 p.m. 30 p.m., FOX, fuboTV (free trial) Nevada, No. 22 UNLV — 8 p.m., CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (free) Houston, No. 19 BYU — Friday 10:15 on ESPN, fuboTV (free trial)
