College Football Week 11 Preview: CFP Implications and Top Matchups Highlight the Slate

The college football season reaches a critical phase in Week 11, featuring five matchups between ranked opponents and major College Football Playoff implications. Following a heavy slate of Top 25 games previously, this week showcases pivotal contests across multiple conferences as teams fight for postseason positioning.

In the Big 12, BYU looks to maintain its spot in the 12-team field by winning out, starting with a matchup against Baylor. Meanwhile, Utah sits alone atop the conference standings with the longest active winning streak in the FBS at 15 games, though a tough road test awaits against Arizona and quarterback Noah Fifita in Tucson.

In the ACC, Miami attempts to rebound from its fall to No. 7 in the CFP rankings following a loss to Notre Dame as the Hurricanes prepare to face Duke and standout running back Nate Sheppard. Elsewhere, newly minted No. 4 UCLA heads into a Friday matchup against Illinois looking to protect its undefeated record in the Big Ten under coach Bob Chesney.

At the top of the polls, Georgia reclaims the No. 1 ranking with a dominant defense, preparing for a matchup against Missouri. Meanwhile, Ohio State looks to halt a two-game skid without injured quarterback Julian Sayin as they face Northwestern.

What to watch next: Catch all the Week 11 action live across major networks and streaming platforms this Saturday.