Buffalo Rumblings
There are multiple high-profile games on the docket Saturday featuring some of the best in the nation competing for their respective spots in the hierarchy of conference standings. Some of the classic matchups we’ve seen in recent years are geared up to compete this Saturday.
Twenty-third-ranked Illinois needs to get up off the mat after getting smashed by Indiana a week ago and host No. 21 USC who has yet to be tested to date. The Illini will be down a bunch of secondary players who went down with injury against a Trojans team with skill talent at their disposal. This is the definition of a gut check for Illinois.
The No. 4 ranked team in the land continues to be LSU despite some struggles and painful play as an offensive unit. They’ll travel to No. 13 Ole Miss for a game spread projected within a field goal. Trinidad Chambliss, the Rebels’ backup quarterback, has been tremendous in two games as a Division II transfer. His arm and legs are dangerous, but they’ll be facing a different beast against LSU’s defense.
Primetime introduces us to No. 3 Penn State’s tradition of their “white out” game as they play host to No. 6 Oregon for what’s sure to be an incredible environment in Happy Valley. There will be plenty of talent on the field. Neither one of these teams have been truly tested through multiple weeks.
Georgia and Alabama have been in some classics in recent years whether it be regular or postseason play. The two teams feel a bit different this year as they are both wealthy with offensive skill talent and some warts on the defensive side of the ball. Alabama is 17th ranked after an opening loss against Florida State. Georgia had a narrow win over Tennessee, in which the defense gave up plenty of big plays and yards over the course of the contest. This time, the game happens between the hedges in Athens.
Let’s talk about a few prospect matchups you need to know for Saturday’s action.
You can make an argument that Ohio State has the two best linebackers in the entire country on their squad with Reese and Styles. Both players were viewed as good prospects entering the year, but Reese has played out of his mind with an incredible season opener against Texas setting the tone for his season. Both he and Styles (a former safety) are set to be very high draft selections in the coming NFL Draft.
Jonah Coleman is one of the more underrated prospects at the running back position in America. He’s likely positioned himself into day two of the NFL Draft and playing well against this second level will certainly go a long way for his stock. He runs with a great track and contact balance rivals any back in college football currently.
