Key Matchups Highlight College Football Week 9

This weekend marks a pivotal moment in college football as teams prepare for the first official College Football Playoff rankings. Five key matchups are set to capture attention.

Notre Dame, coming off a surprising loss to BYU, faces Navy, who has struggled this season with a 2-5 record. In the Big 12, Texas Tech will host Arizona, with both teams holding a 6-1 record. Arizona's quarterback Noah Fifita has been impressive this season, while Texas Tech seeks to rebound from a recent upset.

Oregon, despite a challenging season, is favored against Northwestern, who has exceeded expectations with a 6-1 record. Georgia, ranked No. 3, looks to bounce back from a loss against Auburn as they take on No. 17 Florida. Lastly, Ohio State, without starting quarterback Julian Sayin, faces USC in a matchup where both teams have had their share of ups and downs this season.