1. (15) Washington (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) at (5) Stanford (4-0, 2-0 Pac-12)
When: Saturday 7:30 P.M.
TV: ESPN
This is a matchup between Stanford’s high-powered offense and Washington’s defense. The Huskies are yielding just 288 yards per game, good enough for first in the Pac-12. But the Cardinal will look to open up the field with their dangerous passing game making it harder for Washington to focus on their powerful running game.
2. (4) Ohio St. (5-0, 1-0 Big Ten) at Northwestern (4-0, 3-0 Home)
When: Saturday 5:00 P.M.
TV: ABC
Northwestern has started 4-0 for the second season in a row, but its first major test of the season comes against Ohio State. The Buckeyes’ dynamic and playmaking quarterback Braxton Miller is finally healthy, evidenced by his four touchdowns last week against Wisconsin. The game will come down to whether Northwestern can keep possession of the ball long enough to keep the Ohio State offense off the field.
3. (25) Maryland (4-0, 3-0 away) at (8) Florida St (4-0, 2-0 ACC)
When: Saturday 9:00 A.M.
TV: ESPN
Florida State’s aerial attack has been more than impressive with quarterback Jameis Winston throwing for 1048 yards and 12 touchdowns this season. But Maryland’s defense will prove to be a tough matchup for the freshman quarterback, as the Terrapins’ 17 sacks are tied for No. 1 in the nation and their eight interceptions are tied for eighth.
4. (22) Arizona State (3-1, 1-1 Pac-12) at Notre Dame (3-2)
When: Saturday 4:30 P.M.
TV: NBC
The Sun Devils, ranked 11th in the FBS in scoring at 44.3 points per game and 15th in total offense, have been close to unstoppable on offense. But they have yielded 718 rushing yards over the last three weeks and will go up against an Irish team that has rejuvenated its running game with running back George Atkinson running 220 yards last week in a loss to Oklahoma.
5. (10) LSU (4-1, 1-1 SEC) at Miss. St (2-2, 0-1 SEC)
When: Saturday 4:00 P.M.
TV: ESPN
LSU looks to recover after a traumatic 44-41 loss to Georgia last weekend. The Tigers have won 20 of the last 21 games and 13 in a row against the Bulldogs. With Zach Mettenberger, who has thrown for 1398 yards and 13 touchdowns with only one interception under center, LSU should come away with a bounce back win.
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