Mile High Report
This is a big week of college football. Week 14 marks Rivalry Week at the FBS level. Meanwhile in the FCS, the first round of their playoffs begins today. There is no shortage of great games today with many having a tremendous impact on how things shake up in the remaining weeks at both levels. With that in mind, I’ll discuss some of my favorite games on deck today and name a few prospects from each team that may be of interest to the Denver Broncos in the 2026 NFL Draft.
FBS Matchup: Ohio State (#1) at Michigan (#15)
There are a lot of great games on deck for rivalry week. However, this matchup might be the most interesting. At 11-0, the top-ranked Buckeyes seem like a mortal lock for the college football playoffs. However, that doesn’t mean business is taken care of. This has huge implications for how the seeding will eventually play out in the 12-team format.
Keep in mind, it has been a four-year skid for the Buckeyes versus the Wolverines. They are hoping that stops with a victory this afternoon. By doing so, they stay above the Indiana Hoosiers in the B1G and get a shot to compete for the conference title. The same can’t be said for Michigan who is on the outside looking in and needs another victory to make their case for a playoff bid. If Michigan pulls off an upset here—and we’ve seen that happen before—that will certainly shake things up.
Ohio State Prospects: Caleb Downs, S — Arvelle Reese, LB — Sonny Styles, LB — Carnell Tate, WR — Max Klare, TE, Kayden McDonald, DL
Michigan Prospects: Justice Haynes, RB [Injured] — Jaishawn Barham, LB — Rod Moore, S — Derrick Moore, EDGE — Rayshaun Benny, DL — Marlin Klein, TE
FBS Matchup: Oregon (#5) at Washington (Unranked)
I didn’t want to go with another B1G game here. Nevertheless, there are a lot of quality prospects in this one that may be on Denver’s draft radar, especially from Oregon. Sitting at 10-1, the Ducks have had a great season outside their loss to the aforementioned Hoosiers.
It would take a lot of wild outcomes for them to suffer a tumble out of the playoff hunt. But make no mistake, they need to win this game against their longtime rival. Keep in mind, the Huskies have actually been the victors in three of their past four matchups. It’s a big game for Dan Lanning and his squad to ensure they get into the playoffs and have a shot at being National Champions.
Oregon Prospects: Kenyon Sadiq, TE — Jamari Johnson, TE — Isaiah World, OT — Dillion Thieneman, S – Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE — A’Mauri Washington, DT — Mahki Hughes, RB — Iapani Laloulu, iOL
Washington Prospects: Jonah Coleman, RB — Denzel Boston, WR — Tacario Davis, CB — Geirean
Hatchett, OL
FCS Matchup: Illinois State at Southeastern Louisiana
The FCS doesn’t have the firepower and talent that the FBS sends to...
