The anticipation for separation Saturday in college football is rising. In-league clashes and high-stakes non-conference games are set to unfold, setting the stage for determining which teams are true contenders.

In a crucial early match, No. 12 Clemson heads to Georgia Tech for an ACC showdown. Concurrently, No. 19 Alabama takes on Wisconsin, where they desperately need a victory against their Big Ten rivals.

Highlights include an afternoon clash with No. 6 Georgia facing No. 15 Tennessee and a rivalry game between No. 5 Miami and No. 18 South Florida.

As evening descends, all eyes will be on No. 3 LSU hosting Florida, and the marquee matchup may well be No. 8 Notre Dame squaring off against No. 16 Texas A&M. The Fighting Irish can’t afford a second straight loss to maintain aspirations for the College Football Playoff.

Notable Games

• Clemson vs. Georgia Tech:
  • Noon | ESPN
  • Pick: Georgia Tech +3.5 – Will Backus

Predictions

• Alabama vs. Wisconsin:

  • Noon | ABC
  • Pick: Alabama -20.5 – Tom Fornelli

• Georgia vs. Tennessee:

  • 3:30 p.m. | ABC
  • Pick: Georgia -3.5 – Shehan Jeyarajah

• Miami vs. South Florida:

  • 4:30 p.m. | CW
  • Pick: Miami -17.5 – Chip Patterson

• LSU vs. Florida:

  • 7:30 p.m. | ABC
  • Pick: Florida +7.5 – David Cobb

• Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M:

  • 7:30 p.m. | NBC
  • Pick: Notre Dame Money line -258 – Brandon Marcello