- The Associated Press
No. 9 Iowa State hosts high-stakes matchup vs. WVU
Approaching a first conference championship in 108 years lends itself to reflection. Big 12-leading Iowa State knows all about that, even though the No. 9 Cyclones have only clinched a share of the conference regular-season title as they yearn to cement their spot in the league championship game. Iowa State sits atop the conference standings at 7-2 overall, 7-1 in the Big 12.
- The Associated Press
No. 12 Indiana turns to backup QB vs. No. 16 Wisconsin
No. 12 Indiana is moving forward with a new quarterback but the same mindset heading into Saturday's Big Ten Conference showdown at No. 16 Wisconsin. The announcement that starting Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was done for the year with a torn ACL on Monday was tough for players and coaches to accept, but the Hoosiers (5-1) are prepared to rally around his replacement, sophomore quarterback Jack Tuttle. "Setbacks and adversity is part of this life," Indiana coach Tom Allen said.
- The Associated Press
No. 2 Notre Dame can't overlook slumping Syracuse
No. 2 Notre Dame will look to remain unbeaten when it hosts Syracuse on Saturday afternoon in South Bend, Ind. The Fighting Irish already have clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by virtue of a scheduling change this week. Notre Dame (9-0, 8-0 ACC) likely will face No. 3 Clemson (8-1, 7-1) in the Dec. 19 game.
Headlines
- Alabama leads unchanged top 7 in season's second College Football Playoff rankings
- Notre Dame clinches spot in ACC title game after scheduling changes
- No. 4 Ohio State resumes workouts and practices ahead of Michigan State game
- Oklahoma brings Bob Stoops back to help at practice while short on assistants
- Tennessee LB Kivon Bennett dismissed following arrest on felony gun charges
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