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2022 NCAA Football Schedule
This week in college football, Alabama plays LSU and Tennessee takes on Georgia - two key games from each division - while Fox also offers two Big Noon contests, featuring Colorado at TCU as a Big Noon game.

Power Five conference champions automatically qualify for the playoffs and can vie for one of six New Year's Six bowl games. At-large teams are selected by a committee using complicated computer rankings to select their top two teams.
Tennessee at Georgia

The 2022 Georgia versus Tennessee match-up has long been anticipated, and will no doubt provide one of the most anticipated contests of the season. Georgia currently sits atop the initial College Football Playoff rankings while Tennessee stands just behind them in second. Kirby Smart has spent all week honing Georgia's defense for Tennessee by stopping the run and not giving their offense too much room to score points.

The game will start at 3:30 p.m. ET and be broadcast by CBS, featuring Gary Danielson and Brad Nessler for broadcast duties, with Jamie Erdahl providing sideline coverage.

how does college football playoffs work have gone a perfect eight weeks, giving one team a strong advantage for claiming the SEC East title. Meanwhile, any loser may still qualify for postseason play-offs although their lack of recent success makes that unlikely.

Georgia's defense will face an important test on Saturday against Tennessee, as Hendon Hooker and Tennessee are averaging an SEC-leading 49 points per game - Georgia should be able to hold back this explosive offense with ease. In addition, this game will put Georgia's offense through rigorous scrutiny as they attempt to find ways to overcome an ineffective running game and protect quarterback Jake Fromm, as he has had trouble keeping a steady performance this year. Hendon Hooker and Bru McCoy need to share time as lead backs.
Alabama at LSU

This game will have lasting repercussions for both nationally and within the SEC. If a victor emerges, he or she could have an easier path toward representing SEC West in College Football Playoff when its final four is announced by selection committee, while also creating clarity over division title race or even potentially earning one of New Year's Six bowl games spots.

LSU looks to rebound from their loss to Florida State and recapture their form over the last two seasons against Alabama this weekend. First-year coach Brian Kelly has led an amazing turnaround at LSU under former coach Ed Orgeron; with two consecutive wins under Brian's watch they now sit at No. 10.

Jayden Daniels has been a revelation as a true dual-threat quarterback, and Auburn is finally starting to match its talent level thanks to Malik Nabers and Jaray Jenkins providing strong depth at receiver. Kayshon Boutte will get an opportunity to shine against an ranked team against whom Alabama recently rebounded with an impressive 30-6 win against Mississippi State; winning in Death Valley would do wonders for their playoff hopes; Bryce Young has excelled against top teams like Auburn; this could be another good opportunity to shine on such an occasion compared to previous opponents Alabama have faced off.
Kentucky at Ole Miss

Kentucky and Ole Miss are two of the 11 ranked SEC teams slated to meet when Kentucky visits Ole Miss in Oxford on Friday night. Ole Miss comes into this matchup riding an eight-game winning streak and have been one of the nation's premier teams; Kentucky on the other hand is hoping Chris Rodriguez's return can jump-start its running game and restore their winning ways.

This game represents a pivotal matchup for both schools, and could go a long way in determining who wins the SEC East division. Loser may struggle to reach the playoffs while winner has total control of its destiny. Both sides still face formidable conference opponents on their road trips so this matchup should provide ample challenges.

Both teams feature strong defenses, making this game an exciting one to watch. Lane Kiffin has built up the Rebels with their aggressive, physical play that will likely prove difficult for Kentucky to overcome; but Mark Stoops has put together an equally impressive defensive unit, hoping to continue that success at Oxford.

The game will be shown nationally on ESPN with Sean McDonough, Todd Blackledge and Molly McGrath serving as commentators. There are multiple streaming options for viewers including ESPN app and fuboTV's free trial for new customers; kickoff is scheduled for Noon ET on Saturday November 5th.
Florida State at Wake Forest

This rivalry has long been one of the premier rivalries within the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), often having national championship ramifications when each game has been played since 1963. Over this period of time both squads have consistently been highly-ranked when they meet, often going down to the last play or kick.

2023 will mark the inaugural meeting under a revised format of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), wherein divisions will be abolished in favor of an evenly balanced schedule consisting of meeting three primary opponents each year plus all conference teams twice over four years - once at home and once away - twice per season, giving each team a fair shot against all rivals while making it easier to determine champions.

The Florida State Seminoles will look to break their six-game losing streak against their in-state rival, Miami Hurricanes, at Sun Life Stadium. After starting strong with 14 points at halftime and leading by nine at the break, Miami fought back strongly in the second half and even nearly scored with 26 seconds left but their kicking team mishandled the snap and the kick was wide right.

Florida State must win this game to have any chance at making the ACC Championship Game next month. While they are likely favorites against Clemson and Duke in this match-up, Florida State will need to perform at its peak to compete effectively down the stretch.
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