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Week 13 preview: Stakes in key conference matchups, breakout players and more

Our college football experts tell us what's at stake in key conference matchups, plus breakout players and more.

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36 games you need to follow during a hectic Week 13

A Big Ten showdown in the West, playoff hopefuls trying hang on and the potential to clear things up in the ACC.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

CJ Bailey, Justin Joly connect for TD as NC State takes down Florida State

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Noonkester unbelievably recovers his own punt

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Duce Robinson hauls in TD pass from Tommy Castellanos

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Will Wilson powers in for TD as NC State takes down Florida State

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Daylan Smothers stiff-arms for big rush

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CJ Bailey floats it to Terrell Anderson for Wolfpack TD

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Devon Marshall comes up with an interception

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

THE QB GURU

North Texas' QB guru can make a star out of anyone, even a player who was a high school backup

Eric Morris has tutored QBs from Patrick Mahomes to Cam Ward and John Mateer. How he mentors them is key to their successes and his.

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BETTING ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Betting USC-Oregon: Why to bet on the Ducks' defense to prevail in Eugene

No. 7 Oregon is nearly a double-digit favorite at home against No. 15 USC, and the Ducks matchup up well against the Trojans' style of offense.

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BYU's playoff hopes hinge on Cincinnati

It's win-or-go-home for BYU this week in terms of playoff contention.

THE RISE OF THE BEAR

Brotherly battles, senior center sing-alongs and a CFP push: The wild rise of BYU's Bear Bachmeier

First you might notice his name. But BYU's Bear Bachmeier quickly makes an impression with his talent and toughness, two traits honed through years of family battles.

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TOP PROSPECTS

Reid's debut rankings for the 2026 NFL draft: The top 50 players in the class

Jordan Reid unveils his initial rankings for the 2026 draft class, with the top 50 players, scouting reports and standouts at every position.

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Miller's new NFL first-round mock draft

How early could Ty Simpson go? Let's project Round 1 of the 2026 draft -- plus two trades.

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