by The final Saturday of September is upon us, which means massive conference matchups fill Week 4 football. No. 20 Florida will head to Rocky Top to face SEC No. 11 Tennessee in the CBS Game of the Week at a huge SEC East rivalry that will go a long way in defining the state of the rebuilding process for both teams.
Elsewhere, No. 5 Clemson will hit the road to face No. 21 Wake Forest at noon ET. The Tigers haven’t exactly been impressive through three games, but a win over the Demon Deacons would be a sure sign that Dabo Swinney’s crew can fight back.
A late-night SEC West battle between No. 10 Arkansas and No. 23 Texas A&M will kick off the evening, as will a Big Ten tilt between Wisconsin and No. 3 Ohio State.
It’s going to be a busy Saturday across the country. Here’s a handy viewing guide to help you navigate the action. All times are Eastern.
The best games
No. 5 Clemson at No. 21 Wake Forest — noon on ABC, fuboTV (Try it for free): This key ACC Atlantic matchup will be an exciting style contract. The Tigers’ defense — especially up front — is loaded, while the Demon Deacons’ up-tempo, slow-pitch offense is as dangerous as any in college football. The winner of this will have a huge advantage in the race for the division title.
No. 20 Florida at No. 11 Tennessee — 3:30 p.m. on CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App: The rivalry actually means something this year which is great not just for the SEC, but for the entire college football world. Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson has struggled through the air, but that may have to change if this turns into a penalty and he has to keep up with the Volunteers’ up-tempo offense led by Heisman Trophy candidate Hendon Hooker down the stretch. centre.
No. 22 Texas at Texas Tech — 3:30 p.m. on ESPN, fuboTV (Try it for free): This key in-state battle is already a big deal in the Big 12 title race, but that intrigue was heightened Thursday when it was learned that star quarterback Quinn Ewers — who was injured in the Week 2 loss to Alabama — will make the trip in Lubbock, Texas and dress up. Ewers looked great against the Crimson Tide before his shoulder injury, and it will be interesting to see how coach Steve Sarkisian uses him if he sees the field.
No. 10 Arkansas vs. No. 23 Texas A&M (at Arlington, Texas) — 7 p.m. on ESPN, fuboTV (Try it for free): This matchup at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas is full of intrigue. The Razorbacks have the worst passing defense in the country (352.7 yards per game), while the Aggies’ offense has been average at best. The loser of that one will have an uphill battle in the SEC West for the rest of the season.
Wisconsin at No. 3 Ohio State — 7:30 p.m. on ABC, fuboTV (Try it for free): This will be a contrast of styles between two Big Ten powers inside the Horseshoe. The Buckeyes boast a formidable passing offense under Heisman candidate CJ Stroud, and the Badgers are built to own the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Ohio State’s defensive front was a concern entering the season, and this will be its biggest test of the young season.
No. 7 USC at Oregon State — 9:30 p.m. on the Pac-12 Network, fuboTV (Try it for free): The Trojans offense will head to Corvallis, Oregon to face a Beavers team that is very quietly 3-0 and has produced the Pac-12’s second best offense. If the Trojans’ defense is able to tighten up, it could be a sign that coach Lincoln Riley’s team is truly “back.”
The best of the rest
- Kent State at No. 1 Georgia — noon on ESPN+
- Maryland at No. 4 Michigan — Noon on Fox, fuboTV (Try Free)
- Central Michigan at No. 14 Penn State — Noon on Big Ten Network, fuboTV (Try Free)
- No. 17 Baylor at Iowa State — Noon on ESPN2, fuboTV (Try Free)
- Rhode Island at No. 24 Pittsburgh — Noon on ACC Network, fuboTV (Try Free)
- Buffalo at Eastern Michigan — noon on CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
- Middle Tennessee at No. 25 Miami — 3:30 p.m. on ACC Network, fuboTV (Try Free)
- Notre Dame at North Carolina — 3:30 p.m. on ABC, fuboTV (Try Free)
- FIU at Western Kentucky — 3:30 on CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
- No. 15 Oregon at Washington State — 4 p.m. on Fox, fuboTV (Try Free)
- Tulsa at No. 16 Ole Miss — 4 p.m. on SEC Network, fuboTV (Try Free)
- Northern Illinois at No. 8 Kentucky — 7 p.m. on ESPN2, fuboTV (Try Free)
- UNLV at Utah State — 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
- Vanderbilt at No. 2 Alabama — 7:30 p.m. on SEC Network, fuboTV (Try Free)
- UConn at No. 12 NC State — 7:30 p.m. in ACC RSN
- Kansas State at No. 6 Oklahoma — 8 p.m. on Fox, fuboTV (Try Free)
- Wyoming at No. 19 BYU — 10:15 p.m. on ESPN2, fuboTV (Try Free)
- No. 13 Utah at Arizona State — 10:30 p.m. on ESPN, fuboTV (Try Free)
- Stanford at No. 18 Washington — 10:30 p.m. on FS1, fuboTV (Try Free)
- Western Michigan at San Jose State — 10:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
