Historic Stakes for the Weekend Ahead
1. No. 5 Ole Miss at No. 9 Georgia: The Forgotten Rivalry Returns to Athens From 1966 to 2002, these teams played annually, with Georgia dominating the series including a remarkable 12-game win streak from 1977-1988. The rivalry faded when the SEC went to divisions, and they’ve only played three times in the past 15 seasons. Ole Miss won last year’s meeting 28-10 in Oxford, but in 2023, No. 2 Georgia destroyed No. 9 Ole Miss 52-17 Between the Hedges. Ole Miss enters undefeated at 6-0 while Georgia sits at 5-1 after their loss to Alabama, making this a critical SEC Championship and playoff matchup that could rekindle what was once a fierce annual showdown.
2. No. 6 Alabama vs. No. 11 Tennessee: The Third Saturday in October Returns to Tuscaloosa Tennessee’s victories over Alabama are more than any other program has against the Crimson Tide. This rivalry is defined by its streaks—Alabama won 15 straight from 2007-2021, their longest streak in the series, before Tennessee’s dramatic 52-49 victory in 2022 broke the drought. Tennessee countered with their own historic 7-game winning streak from 1995-2001. The game earned its iconic name in 1939 and was traditionally played on the third Saturday in October from 1928 until SEC divisional realignment. Both teams enter 5-1 with massive SEC and playoff implications on the line.
3. No. 13 Notre Dame vs. No. 20 USC: Rivalry Week Arrives Early One of college football’s most iconic intersectional rivalries takes center stage in primetime. The Fighting Irish once dominated with an 11-game win streak from 1983-1993, while USC countered with a 5-game streak from 1978-1982. The Fighting Irish and Trojans have combined for 18 national championships and 14 Heisman Trophy winners, making this one of the sport’s most prestigious annual games. Notre Dame has won the last two meetings and both teams are jockeying for playoff position, making this game carry huge implications for both programs’ postseason hopes.
4. No. 10 LSU at No. 17 Vanderbilt: Can the Commodores End 10-Game Losing Streak? LSU is riding an impressive 10-game win streak over Vanderbilt dating back to 1991. The Tigers have completely dominated this series in the modern era. However, LSU enters on high alert after watching Vandy nearly knock off Alabama earlier this season, and the Commodores (5-1) are looking to prove last year’s Alabama upset wasn’t a fluke. Vanderbilt desperately needs to break through against LSU to establish themselves as legitimate SEC contenders.
5. No. 15 BYU vs. No. 23 Utah: The Holy War Under the Lights The Holy War returns with both teams ranked for the first time in years. BYU’s greatest run came with 9 straight wins from 1979-1987, while Utah matched that dominance with their own 9-game streak from 1929-1937. This in-state rivalry dates back over a century and is one of college football’s most intense regional battles. BYU enters undefeated at 6-0 while Utah sits at 5-1, both fighting for Big 12 supremacy in their new conference home. Utah has dominated recent meetings, making BYU’s perfect season even more impressive as they seek revenge.
6. No. 1 Ohio State at Wisconsin: Buckeyes Look to Continue Badger Dominance - Ohio State has won 10 straight against Wisconsin, and the Badgers haven’t defeated the Buckeyes since 2010.
7. No. 4 Texas A&M at Arkansas: Aggies Seek Southwest Classic Supremacy - The Aggies have dominated this renewed Southwest Conference rivalry since joining the SEC.
8. No. 3 Indiana at Michigan State: Hoosiers’ Dream Season Continues - Indiana hosts Michigan State looking to stay perfect at 6-0 and prove their historic start is legitimate.
9. No. 16 Missouri at Auburn: Tigers Seek Critical Road Win - Missouri has struggled at Auburn since joining the SEC and needs a statement road victory.
10. No. 21 Texas at Kentucky: Longhorns Fight for Relevance - After falling out of the rankings, Texas desperately needs a road win to keep any postseason hopes alive.
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