Week 11 CFB Slate Features High-Stakes Big Ten Clash and Title Chasers
Indiana hosts USC in a marquee matchup, while Georgia faces Missouri and several ranked teams vie for playoff positioning.
By Simon Bennett ·
The Week 11 college football schedule offers a dense slate of high-stakes games, with the spotlight on the Big Ten rivalry between the No. 9 Indiana Hoosiers and the No. 18 USC Trojans. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, and current odds list Indiana as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 49.5 points. The matchup will be broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
Indiana enters the contest as the defending national champion. The Hoosiers have one loss on the season, a defeat to Ohio State when the Buckeyes were at full strength. Coach Curt Cignetti’s team has navigated a lighter non-conference schedule and a favorable Big Ten draw, though they are losing ground in the rankings and seek a signature victory to solidify their position.
USC arrives in Bloomington after a bye week, following a dominant win over Ohio State. The Trojans will be well-rested for the trip, but they face a home crowd that expects to keep its playoff momentum alive. The spread reflects Indiana’s home-field advantage despite the Trojans’ recent form.
Other major conference games are scheduled for the same afternoon. The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs host the No. 22 Missouri Tigers at 3:30 p.m. ET. Georgia is favored by 15.5 points with a total of 47.5. The Bulldogs are 8-1 overall and 6-1 in the SEC, while Missouri is 6-3 and 3-3 in the league after a loss to Texas.
In the SEC, the No. 21 LSU Tigers host the No. 6 Texas Longhorns at 7:30 p.m. ET. Texas is coming off a 34-20 road win over Missouri and remains in the mix for the conference title. LSU is favored by 3.5 points with a total of 46.5. Lane Kiffin’s squad has drawn a tough schedule in its first season in Baton Rouge.
The Big 12 features a late-night clash on Friday at 10:15 p.m. ET, with No. 14 Houston visiting Colorado in Boulder. Houston is favored by 10.5 points with a total of 50.5. Colorado is 3-6 overall and 1-5 in conference play, while the Cougars are 7-2 and 4-2 in the league.
Additional weekend matchups include Michigan at Oregon, where the Wolverines are 11.5-point underdogs, and Boston College at Notre Dame, where the Fighting Irish are 30.5-point favorites. The schedule includes nearly 60 games, providing numerous opportunities for fans to watch ranked teams defend their positions or make a case for the College Football Playoff.
