Have we really come to the end of the regular season? Our favorite sport has flown by as usual, but not without some amazing games and some top ten finishes. Now we have arrived at Rivalry week- the week where we are a house divided, a family torn apart, just for this one Saturday throughout the year. Whether you’re a bulldog, yellow jacket, a Clemson tiger, or a gamecock, you proudly wear your teams colors loud this time of year. Oh, and you can throw the record of each team out the window too- because it means absolutely nothing for these games. Each team plays for their coach, their school, and the guys that have come before them and the ones after them. This is THE GAME you want to win all year so that you can have bragging rights all year. Let’s take a look at some of the big games for Rivalry Saturday.
- Alabama vs. Auburn (3:30 PM- CBS) – The last time Auburn beat Alabama, it was in 2013 at Auburn and it was a finish for the ages. Chris Davis returned a 108 yard FIELD GOAL for a touchdown to beat #1 Alabama and propel Auburn to play for the National Title game. This years Iron Bowl is shaping up to be one of the best in the series. I highly suggest you don’t miss this game.
- Ohio St. vs. Michigan (12:00 PM- FOX) – If Harbaugh is going to take the wolverines to the next level, he needs to start by beating Ohio St. Harbaugh is 0-2 so far against the buckeyes and a win over them could help silence some critics that have started to whisper their skepticism towards the prominent coach.
- Georgia vs. Georgia Tech (12:00 PM- ABC) – 1999 was the last time the yellow jackets defeated the bulldogs at Grant Field. It’s going to take a total team effort to upset the #7 bulldogs. UGA’s stubborn defense looks to put the clamps on the yellow jackets rushing attack while also getting their ground game going strong with seniors Nick Chubb and Sony Michel.
- Clemson vs. South Carolina (7:30 PM – ESPN) – The battle for the Palmetto state looks to be the sleeper game of the day. The Tigers roll into Columbia with a three game winning streak over the gamecocks and hope to pull the win to help their playoff hopes. The Gamecocks need to get their running game going to have a chance in this game or it will be a long night for the chickens.
- Notre Dame vs. Stanford (8:00 PM – ABC) – The season that was has turned out to be another disappointment for the Fighting Irish. But they can still salvage it by beating Stanford and getting a good bowl. Yet, I have to ask myself, how long will the Irish settle for Brian Kelly? And is the Notre Dame job just not appealing to coaches like it use to be?
- Louisville vs. Kentucky (12:00 PM- SEC Network) – This can be a nasty rivalry in the bluegrass state. Known as basketball powers, the two schools have had some success as of late on the gridiron which has heated the rivalry between both teams. Stoops and Petrino know what this game means to their schools and fan bases and they are ready to get it on this Saturday.
- Florida St. vs. Florida (12:00 PM – ESPN) – This game use to be mean something back in 90’s and it usually sent the winner to the National Championship. Now both schools have hit some adversity via injuries and coaching changes, but it hasn’t taken the hatred the schools have for each other. Can Jimbo Fisher get his players ready to fight? Do the gators have anything left in the tank after an up and down season?
