College Football Week 14 Odds & Cheat Sheet: Schedule, Injuries, Weather, Betting Notes

Well, folks, we’ve arrived. The most bittersweet weekend of the season is on our doorstep. Call it what you will: Rivalry Week, Hate Week, Week 14. We’ve got a monstrous setup on hand with conference championship races settled, seasons coming to an end, and others saved. With so much to dissect in Week 14, this will be my largest college football odds rundown of the year. There’s simply too much going on to try to summarize here.

Let’s dive into the total college football Week 14 odds offerings. Below is a comprehensive rundown of championship game scenarios, impact injuries, betting notes, weather, and more. Stay updated with college football betting news from TheLines all week.

College Football Week 14 Odds

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Line Movement: College Football Week 14 Odds

Check out early movers and the opening lines below:

• Tulane grew from a -12.5 home favorite against Memphis to -14 by Monday morning
• UCF opened as a -4.5 favorite against Utah but reopened at -8
• South Carolina fell from a +4.5 underdog at Clemson to +2.5 at reopen
• This summer, Ohio State opened as a -10 favorite at Michigan. The Buckeyes are now up to -20.5
• Louisville opened as a -1 road favorite at Kentucky but stands at -3.5 as of Monday morning
• North Carolina flipped from a +2 underdog at open to -3.5 against NC State
• This summer, Auburn opened as a +15 underdog at Alabama but fell to +11.5 in response to opposite Week 13 results
• Notre Dame opened as a -3.5 favorite at USC and moved to -7.5 at some books Monday
• Florida opened as a +12.5 underdog at Florida State this summer but has now swung to a -15 road favorite
• Texas settled at -6 on the road at Texas A&M after opening at -4 this summer and climbing to -7 last week
• Iowa State flipped from a +1 underdog to Kansas State, now sitting as a -3 home favorite

Opening Lines from College Football Week 14 Odds

• Akron moved from +9.5 at open to +8 against Toledo
• Boise State grew from -18.5 to -20.5 against Oregon State
• Liberty moved from -1 at Sam Houston State to -2.5 and even -3 in some spots
• Utah State moved off a key figure, from +7 to +5.5, against Colorado State
• San Jose State grew from -1.5 to -3 against Stanford, moving on to a key figure
• Iowa grew from a -4 favorite against Nebraska to -5.5
• Duke jumped from -3 at Wake Forest to -4.5
• Northwestern dropped from +9 at “home” (Wrigley Field) to +7.5 against Illinois
• Kansas dropped from +3 at open to +1 at Baylor
• FIU moved off a key figure, from -7 to -8.5, against Middle Tennessee
• Troy moved from -15.5 against Southern Miss to -17.5 in most spots
• Old Dominion, just a win away from bowl eligibility, jumped from -1 at Arkansas State to -4
• UAB dropped from a +4.5 underdog at Charlotte to +3 by Monday
• SMU jumped from -9 to -13.5 against Cal
• Appalachian State moved off a key number, from +3 to +2.5 at Georgia Southern, which needs a win to make the Sun Belt championship
• LSU moved from -5 to -6.5 against Oklahoma
• Indiana jumped from -25.5 to -29 against Purdue
• BYU moved from -11 to -12.5 against Houston, with a Big 12 championship berth still possible
• Air Force moved through a key figure, from -2.5 to -3.5, against San Diego State

Note line movements through key numbers, like South Carolina at Clemson and NC State at North Carolina.

Conference Championship Scenarios

AAC Championship: Site TBD

Army vs. Tulane

• Army will play Tulane in the American Championship game. If one team wins and one team loses this weekend, the winner will host. If both teams win, Army hosts.
• Note: The Army-Navy game does not affect AAC standings, as it is a non-conference game.

ACC Championship: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)

SMU Mustangs vs. TBD

• SMU Mustangs: Clinched a spot and will play either Clemson or Miami
• Miami Hurricanes: Win at Syracuse (-10.5)
• Clemson Tigers: Need a Miami loss

Big 12 Championship: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)

Who the hell knows? This is easier to do outcome-based scenarios rather than team by team.

• All of Arizona State, BYU, Colorado, and Iowa State win: Arizona State vs. Iowa State
• Only two of Arizona State, BYU, Colorado, and Iowa State win: The two winners square off
• If ONLY Iowa State loses (of the above teams): Arizona State vs. BYU
• If ONLY Arizona State loses (of the above teams): Iowa State vs. BYU
• If ONLY Colorado loses (of the above teams): Arizona State vs. Iowa State
• If ONLY BYU loses (of the above teams): Arizona State vs. Colorado IF Texas Tech beats West Virginia OR Iowa State vs. Colorado IF Texas Tech beats West Virginia AND Texas Tech, Baylor, and Cincinnati all win

If all four teams above lose: Buckle up… these teams could all still clinch in that scenario IF IN ADDITION:

• Baylor Bears: Three of the top four teams lose (and other stuff you can explore here)
• Kansas State Wildcats: Three of the top four teams lose, AND Baylor loses (plus other stuff you can find in the Big 12 tiebreakers)
• Texas Tech Red Raiders: All top four teams lose, AND Kansas beats Baylor, OR TCU beats Cincinnati
• West Virginia Mountaineers: All top four teams lose, Kansas beats Baylor, AND TCU beats Cincinnati

The above four teams need victories in addition to the listed scenarios to clinch. My advice is to simply buckle up, enjoy the ride, and check the Big 12 Conference site for who clinched when the dust settles Saturday night.

Big Ten Championship: Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)

Oregon vs. TBD

• Oregon Ducks: Clinched a spot and will play Ohio State, Indiana, or Penn State
• Ohio State Buckeyes: Win over Michigan (-20.5) thanks to head-to-head wins over the other two
• Penn State Nittany Lions: Win over Maryland (-24.5) AND Ohio State loss
• Indiana Hoosiers: Win over Purdue (-28.5) AND losses by BOTH Penn State and Ohio State

Conference USA Championship: AmFirst Stadium (Jacksonville, Ala.)

TBD at Jacksonville State

• Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Will HOST either Liberty, Sam Houston State, or Western Kentucky
• Liberty Flames: Win over Sam Houston State (-2.5) on Friday
• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Win over Jacksonville State (-1.5) AND a loss by Liberty
• Sam Houston State Bearkats: Win over Liberty (+2.5) AND a loss by Western Kentucky

MAC Championship: Ford Field (Detroit)

TBD vs. TBD

• Bowling Green Falcons: Win against Miami (-2.5)
• Miami (OH) Redhawks: Win against Bowling Green (+2.5), OR lose AND losses by BOTH Ohio and Buffalo
• Ohio Bobcats: Win over Ball State (-14.5)
• Buffalo Bulls: Win over Kent State (-20.5, Tuesday), Miami beats Bowling Gree,n AND Ball State beats Ohio

Mountain West Championship: Albertsons Stadium (Boise)

TBD at Boise State

• Boise State Broncos: Will HOST either Colorado State or UNLV
• UNLV Rebels: Win against Nevada (-17.5)
• Colorado State Rams: Win against Utah State (-5.5) AND UNLV loss

SEC Championship: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)

Georgia vs. TBD

• Georgia Bulldogs: Clinched a spot against the winner of Texas at Texas A&M
• Texas A&M Aggies: Win against Texas (+6)
• Texas Longhorns: Win at Texas A&M (-6)

Sun Belt Championship: Site TBD

TBD at TBD

East:

• Marshall Thundering Herd: Win over James Madison (+3.5) OR loss by Georgia Southern
• Georgia Southern Eagles: Win over Appalachian State (-2.5) AND loss by Marshall

West:

• Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns: Win over ULM (-9.5) OR loss by South Alabama
• South Alabama Jaguars: Win over Texas State (PK) AND loss by Louisiana

“Win And In” Conference Championship Games

Miami (OH) at Bowling Green, Friday (noon ET, ESPNU)

• Miami leads the all-time series, 47-25-5, including winning four of the last five
• The outright winner of this game covered 20 consecutive meetings
• The winner of this game secures a berth in the MAC Championship. The loser cannot make the game
• After a 2-4 start, Bowling Green won five straight games, including over Toledo and Western Michigan
• Miami has won six straight after starting 1-4 (1-3 in non-conference tilts)
• Watch for the weather here! Potential snow, winds over 20 mph, and temperatures in the 20s are forecasted for Friday

Ball State at Ohio, Friday (noon ET, CBSSN)

• Ball State leads the all-time series, 15-12
• Ohio locks a spot in the MAC Championship game with a win
• The Bobcats won their last four games by a combined 114 points (Buffalo, Kent State, Eastern Michigan, Toledo)
• Ohio is 7-4 against the spread this year
• The Cardinals (+12.5) fell to Bowling Green, 38-13, in their first game since dismissing coach Mike Neu – note quit watch for this team!
• Watch for the weather here! Like the previous game, snow, heavy wind, and temperatures in the 20s are currently expected

Liberty at Sam Houston State, Friday (3:30 p.m., CBSSN)

• Liberty won the only previous matchup last year
• If Liberty wins, it plays Jacksonville State in the CUSA championship. Sam Houston needs to win and Western Kentucky to lose to play for a title
• Sam Houston’s K.C. Keeler is a strong rumored candidate for several head coach openings, including Rice
• The Bearkats have not scored 20 points in regulation since Week 6 (3-2 straight up in that stretch)
• Since losing two straight (Jax State, Kennesaw State), Liberty won three straight games, including over Western Kentucky last week
• Despite the win streak, the Flames went 2-1 ATS in that stretch and are just 3-7 ATS on the year

Texas at Texas A&M, Saturday (7:30 p.m., ABC)

• First meeting since the annual rivalry was halted in 2011
• Texas leads the all-time series, 76-37-5
• The winner of this game meets Georgia in the SEC Championship Game
• A loss for Texas A&M likely knocks them out of the CFP; a loss for Texas may be damaging but not fatal
• Running back Reuben Owens was listed as “doubtful” on last week’s SEC injury report – it was thought Owens was OFY with an injury suffered in camp
• Texas A&M’s defense faltered in each of its last two SEC games (0-2), allowing 44 to South Carolina and 43 to Auburn (4OT)

Nevada at UNLV, “Battle for Nevada,” Saturday (8 p.m., CBSSN)

• Nevada leads the all-time series, 28-21
• Teams play for the Fremont Cannon
• UNLV clinches a spot in the Mountain West Championship game at Boise with a win or Colorado State loss
• The Rebels have not failed to score 23 yet this season and also field a top-40 defense in points per drive
• Conversely, Nevada has not scored 23 points since Week 7
• After a respectable 3-4 start – including taking SMU to the brink – Nevada lost five straight games

Rivalry & Matchup Notes for College Football Week 14 odds

Georgia Tech at Georgia, “Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate,” Friday (7:30 p.m., ABC)

• Georgia leads the all-time series, 71-41-5
• Teams play for the Governor’s Cup (not the Kentucky one)
• The Bulldogs won the last six meetings by an average of 29.3 points per game
• Running back Trevor Etienne and second-leading receiver Dillon Bell missed UGA’s Week 13 game. WR Colbie Young remains away from the team after a legal matter
• Tech QB Haynes King returned to the lineup but attempted three passes before coming out again. Running back Jamal Haynes returned last week
• Georgia locked its spot in the SEC Championship Game and, likely, the College Football Playoff

Michigan at Ohio State, “The Game,” Saturday (noon ET, FOX)

• Michigan leads the all-time series, 61-51-6, including winning each of the last three games
• This line opened at Ohio State -10 in the summer and peaked at -22.5 last week
• Offensive line injuries continue to pile up for Ohio State, now down its starting C and LT
• The Buckeyes outscored opponents 135-9 in the third quarter this year
• Michigan was without All-American corner Will Johnson again last week and could be again this week
• The Wolverines emphatically snapped a streak of four losses in five games with a 50-6 beatdown of Northwestern
• Watch for the weather here! While wind likely won’t be a factor, snow and temperatures in the low-20s are forecast for Columbus

Louisville at Kentucky, “Governor’s Cup,” Saturday (noon ET, SEC Network)

• Kentucky leads the all-time series 20-15, including winning and covering each of the last five
• Teams play for the more widely-known Governor’s Cup
• Kentucky has not scored 21 points against a Power Conference opponent this year (1-7 against those opponents)
• Louisville’s losses this year came against opponents with a combined 30-3 record until it lost to 2-7 Stanford two weeks ago
• Watch for the weather here! Temperatures around freezing and mixed precipitation are currently in the forecast

Notre Dame at USC, “Jeweled Shillelagh,” Saturday (3:30 p.m., CBS)

• Notre Dame leads the all-time series, 49-37-5, including trading home wins the last three years
• Teams play for the Jeweled Shillelagh
• USC made a quarterback change two weeks ago, benching Miller Moss for Jayden Maiava
• The Trojans are 4-1 at home, with their lone loss coming to top-five Penn State in overtime
• Watch for injury status to star defensive tackle Howard Cross, who missed ND’s last game against Army
• Notre Dame leads the country in point margin since Week 4 (+29.3), including wins over unbeaten Army and Navy

Auburn at Alabama, “Iron Bowl,” Saturday (3:30 p.m., ABC)

• Alabama leads the all-time series, 50-37-1
• Teams play for the James E. Foy, V-ODK Sportsmanship Trophy
• Auburn is 3-0 ATS at home since 2019 in this series but 0-2 on the road (-25.5 point margin in Tuscaloosa)
• This is Kalen DeBoer’s first Iron Bowl since taking the reins at Alabama this offseason
• Last week’s 24-3 loss was the first time Alabama failed to find the end zone since 2011
• Since playing in four straight one-score games, Alabama’s last four games ended with an average 32.3 points difference between winner and loser

Arizona State at Arizona, “Duel in the Desert”, Saturday (3:30 p.m., FOX)

• Arizona leads the all-time series, 51-45-1, but Arizona is 5-2 in the last seven
• Teams play for the Territorial Cup
• Arizona RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt never received NCAA approval to play after an eligibility issue was raised in Week 2
• Arizona State must win this game to remain in the Big 12 Championship race; Arizona is eliminated from bowl eligibility
• A win Saturday secures ASU’s first 10-win season since 2014

Arkansas at Missouri, “Battle Line Trophy,” Saturday (3:30 p.m., SEC Network)

• Missouri leads the all-time series, 11-4, including a 9-2 record since joining the SEC in 2014
• Teams play for the Battle Line Trophy
• Mizzou still has yet to record a win over a team ranked in the industry aggregate top 35 in power
• Against teams inside the top 35, the Tigers have a combined 109-78 deficit (Arkansas ranks 33rd)
• Sam Pittman is 10-4 straight up as a road underdog at Arkansas

UTEP at New Mexico State, “Battle of I-10,” Saturday (4 p.m., ESPN+)

• UTEP leads the all-time series, 59-39-2, but New Mexico State won four of the last six
• Teams play for the Silver Spade
• Just 40 miles separate these campuses, with no other FBS school coming within 220 miles (New Mexico to New Mexico State!)
• Despite a 5-17 combined record, these teams both won games in the last two weeks
• This game went under the point total in six of the last seven meetings

Purdue at Indiana, “Old Oaken Bucket,” Saturday (7 p.m., FS1)

• Purdue leads the all-time series, 77-42-6
• Teams play for the Old Oaken Bucket
• This is the second-most played rivalry in the Big Ten (126th meeting Saturday) to Minnesota-Wisconsin
• Indiana jumped from -25.5 to -29.5 in this game, coming off its first loss of the year (38-15 at Ohio State)
• Watch for the weather here! Snow and temperatures barely above 20 degrees are forecast for Saturday

Kansas State at Iowa State, “Farmageddon,” Saturday (7:30 p.m., FOX)

• Iowa State leads the all-time series, 53-50-4 (fourth-longest uninterrupted FBS rivalry)
• These teams open the season against each other in Ireland in Week 0 next year
• After a combined 14-1 record, these teams are a combined 3-4 in the last four weeks
• Both teams are alive in the Big 12 Championship game, but a win likely clinches Iowa State’s seat in Arlington; Kansas State needs a win and a bunch of help
• K-State RB Dylan Edwards missed last week with an injury
• Watch for the weather here! Temperatures near 15 are forecast for this game, with dangerous cold expected in the second half

Impact Injuries On College Football Week 14 Odds

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Mississippi State at Ole Miss, “Egg Bowl”, Friday (3:30 p.m., ABC)

Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart suited up last week but did so with a heavily taped ankle. He fell apart down the stretch, throwing multiple back-breaking interceptions in a 24-17 loss to Florida. Star receiver Tre Harris returned to the field for the first time since Week 7 but didn’t play long, exiting the game early again. Starting RB Henry Parrish remains out for the season with an injury. Watch for updates on Dart’s health, especially as Ole Miss was eliminated from SEC contention and, likely, the CFP.

Rivalry note: This is the 121st meeting for the Golden Egg Trophy – tied for the 12th-most played rivalry in the FBS.

Nebraska at Iowa, “Heroes Trophy,” Friday (7:30 p.m., NBC)

For another season, Nebraska is dealing with widespread injuries. Running back Rahmir Johnson has played in just one game since Week 8. Kicker Tristan Alvano hasn’t suited up since Week 3 and his backup made fewer than 70% of his kicks, though that number rose in recent weeks. Tackles Turner Corcoran and Teddy Prochazka continue to deal with injuries.

Across the way, QB Cade McNamara made headlines disputing a report about his availability after a Week 7 concussion. McNamara may or may not play this week.

South Carolina at Clemson, “Palmetto Bowl,” Saturday (noon ET, ESPN)

Clemson sat multiple starters dealing with injury last week against FCS The Citadel, likely out of an abundance of caution. Starting left guard Marcus Tate and left tackle Tristan Leigh sat out, while right guard Collin Sadler hasn’t played since Week 2. Against South Carolina’s dominant defensive line, Clemson will need to return these starters. Starting defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart hasn’t played in a few weeks.

Rivalry note: This is the 121st meeting – tied for the 12th-most played rivalry in the FBS.

Washington at Oregon, Saturday (7:30 p.m., NBC)

A couple of key contributors have missed notable games for Oregon lately: star WR Tez Johnson and defensive end Jordan Burch. Both players had Oregon’s bye week to rest up last week, but their statuses are worth noting. While not likely fatal to this week’s outcome, Johnson and Burch will be key should they return for the Big Ten Championship — a seat Oregon already reserved. Given Oregon’s certain future, watch for these two to be rested this week if they are not 100%.

Virginia at Virginia Tech, “Commonwealth Cup,” Saturday (8 p.m., ACC Network)

Virginia Tech has been without QB Kyron Drones for multiple games since Week 9. Backup Collin Schlee is an ample replacement as a multi-game starter at the FBS level, but Schlee did exit (and return) to Virginia Tech’s Week 13 loss to Duke. Star running back Bhayshul Tuten has missed time recently, and backup Malachi Thomas missed the last two games. Those players’ availability is critical in this rivalry game where the winner plays in a bowl and the loser’s season ends.

Other Impact Injuries

• Bryquice Brown, CB, Boston College
• Max Tucker, CB, Boston College
• Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
• Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, Colorado
• Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
• Haynes King, QB, Georgia Tech
• Dylan Edwards, RB, Kansas State
• Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
• Blake Horvath, QB, Navy
• J.J. Jones, WR, North Carolina
• Howard Cross, DT, Notre Dame
• Nickolas Martin, LB, Oklahoma State
• Grant Wilson, QB, Old Dominion
• Eli Holstein, QB, Pitt
• Jake Bailey, WR, SMU
• J’Onre Reed, C, Syracuse
• Trebor Pena, WR, Syracuse
• Quincy Ledet, DT, Texas Tech
• Jacob Zeno, QB, UAB
• Rico Flores, WR, UCLA
• Nick Evers, UConn
• Eric Gentry, LB, USC
• Byrum Brown, QB, USF
• Spencer Petras, QB, Utah State
• Will Pauling, WR, Wisconsin
• Justin Bowick, WR, Ball State (redshirt)
• Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama (season)
• Jermari Harris, CB, Iowa (season)
• Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska (season)

Other Roster & Staff Impacts on College Football Week 14 Odds

Navy at East Carolina, Saturday (noon ET, ESPN)

Interim head coach and defensive coordinator Blake Harrell became the first hire of the coaching carousel. Pete Thamel reported Monday that East Carolina would make Harrell the full-time coach. Under Harrell, East Carolina won four straight games and secured bowl eligibility, including erasing a 21-0 deficit at North Texas last week.

FAU at Tulsa, Saturday (3:30 p.m., ESPN+)

Tulsa fired head coach Kevin Wilson after a 3-8 record this year. Wilson didn’t last two full seasons, going just 4-8 last year. A loss Saturday would make it five consecutive seasons of regression for Tulsa, who went 6-3 in 2020, 7-6 in ’21, 5-7 in ’22, and 4-8 last year. In the last three weeks, a checked-out Tulsa team allowed 151 points to opposing offenses, including 63 to USF and 59 to UAB on backup QBs.

Weather Impacts On College Football Week 14 Odds

Weekly college football weather reports will be released later this week as forecasts become more certain. But here are a few spots to keep tabs on early in the week.

A potential winter storm is setting up for this weekend across the Midwestern U.S. While models are still uncertain, the ECMWF (European) model shows an intense system sweeping through the Plains and Midwest on Thursday and Friday. In addition to Thanksgiving travel, games that could be impacted include Miami (OH) at Bowling Green, Ball State at Ohio, and Minnesota at Wisconsin – the former two have serious impacts on the MAC Championship Game.

Persistent lake effect snow could pile up and cause near-whiteout conditions Friday and Saturday (see Steelers at Browns from last week for what that entails, if you aren’t familiar). However, the lake effect is incredibly difficult to predict accurately. Games that could be impacted there include Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan and travel for Miami (FL) at Syracuse (though this game is played indoors).

Should this storm and ensuing lake effect snow validate, watch for widespread travel impacts, which may disrupt teams’ practice and play.

A near-nationwide Arctic Blast is more certain to hit the U.S., which would impact all games north of Arizona/Texas/Florida except for the extreme East and West Coasts. Watch for unacclimated teams venturing into this cold, like UTSA at Army, FAU at Tulsa, TCU at Cincinnati, and even Cal at SMU.

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Situational Spots To Watch With College Football Week 14 Odds

Oregon State at No. 12 Boise State, Friday (noon ET, FOX)

A noon kickoff on the East Coast means a 10 a.m. local kickoff in Boise, Idaho. Worse yet, Oregon State comes from the Pacific Time Zone and plays a 9 a.m. internal clock game. Oregon State needs a win here to make a bowl game but may not get that opportunity, as Boise State needs the win here not to get usurped by Tulane in the College Football Playoff rankings. RB Ashton Jeanty suffered a minor injury last week but did return to the field.

With an early kick and a letdown spot off a big upset win over Washington State, this is dangerous territory for Oregon State, which plays a team on a mission.

Minnesota at Wisconsin, “Paul Bunyan’s Axe,” Friday (noon ET, CBS)

At 5-6, Wisconsin needs a win Friday to clinch a spot in a bowl game this season. Minnesota already secured its spot in the postseason and is out of contention for the Big Ten. Though both teams come from cold weather regions, watch for temperatures barely breaking 20 degrees in Madison on Friday.

This rivalry is the longest uninterrupted rivalry in the FBS and also the most-played FBS rivalry.

Louisiana at ULM, “Battle On The Bayou,” Saturday (12 p.m., ESPNU)

ULM dropped five straight games after a 5-1 start, and its first bowl-eligible season since 2012 comes down to Week 14. Unfortunately, the Warhawks play 9-2 Louisiana, which needs a win this weekend to clinch a spot in the Sun Belt Championship game. A Ragin’ Cajuns victory wraps up the Sun Belt West, which Georgia Southern is still contesting.

Kansas at Baylor, Saturday (noon ET, ESPN2)

Kansas clawed its way back from a 3-6 start to the season and became the first team under .500 to beat three straight ranked foes (Iowa State, BYU, Colorado). Unfortunately for Big 12 title hopes, it’s too little too late, but Kansas can still make a bowl game with a win on Saturday. Baylor still does have an outside chance at making the conference championship, but as listed above, it’s a serious longshot.

This 11 a.m. kickoff in Waco and below-average temperatures (around 50) could cause McLane Stadium to get off to a sleepy start. Baylor’s played good football of late, but the Bears have little wiggle room for their likely postseason fate.

Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan, Saturday (1:30 p.m., ESPN+)

While the focus remains on Ohio State-Michigan and other blockbusters this weekend, Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan might offer the most interesting setup of any game. Both teams sit at 5-6 – Eastern’s been chasing that bowl-clinching win since Halloween – meaning the winner goes bowling and the loser goes home. Further, the Michigan MAC Trophy is up for grabs to the winner.

But what makes this matchup particularly interesting is the possibility of intense lake-effect snow this weekend. Kalamazoo often garners feet of snow and can sometimes rival Buffalo’s intensity in terms of snowfall rate. We all love a good snowstorm game!

Rutgers at Michigan State, Saturday (3:30 p.m., FS1)

Michigan State sits at 5-6 and has two routes this weekend: Fight for bowl eligibility to salvage a tough season or decide they’ve had enough and opt to end a brutal season. Rutgers clinched its bowl seat but suffered a disappointing loss to Illinois. It’s so unbelievable, I’ll let you check it out yourself, if you didn’t already. The possibility of laying an egg in East Lansing is real after Rutgers failed to snap its 15-year winless streak against ranked opponents in the fashion it did.

TCU at Cincinnati, Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN+)

Like most teams in this section, Cincinnati needs one more win to go bowling. TCU already clinched its bowl berth and can’t make the Big 12 Championship game (at least, I’m pretty sure, given how convoluted the scenarios are). Further, this is THE prime spot for a southern school venturing up north amid a serious cold snap. Highs in Cincinnati aren’t likely to break freezing, and snow is in the forecast. For an example of what serious cold can do to Texas schools, check out Baylor’s attempt at playing Air Force in a sub-freezing bowl game.

Best of luck betting college football Week 14 odds!

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