COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 11 PREVIEW

November 10–14, College football enters another critical stretch of the 2026 season, with conference races tightening

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November 6, 2026
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November 10–14,

College football enters another critical stretch of the 2026 season, with conference races tightening and the College Football Playoff picture beginning to take shape.

Week 11 features several major ranked matchups, including Georgia against Missouri, Texas against LSU, Michigan against Oregon and USC against Indiana. 

Every result could have significant consequences for the national championship race.

College Football Playoff Rankings

The first CFP rankings were released November 3. 

1 Miami 8–0

2 Georgia 7–1

3 Utah 8–0

4 Indiana 8–1

5 Alabama 6–2

6 Kentucky 7–1

7 Texas 6–2

8 UCLA 8–0

9 BYU 7–1

10 Ole Miss 6–2

Biggest Games of Week 11

1. No. 18 Missouri at No. 2 Georgia

Georgia looks to protect its national championship credentials against a dangerous Missouri team. 

The Bulldogs have the talent advantage, but Missouri can make this competitive.

Prediction: Georgia 31–20

2. Michigan at No. 23 Oregon

Saturday, November 14 · 3:30 PM

A major Big Ten showdown. 

Michigan needs a statement victory, while Oregon will look to defend its home field.

Prediction: Oregon 27–23

3. No. 7 Texas at No. 14

Two talented SEC programs meet in a pivotal conference battle. 

Texas needs consistency on offense, while LSU will have the home-field advantage.

Prediction: LSU 27–24

4. No. 20 USC at No. 4 Indiana

Saturday, November 14 · 3:30 PM 

Indiana is chasing a major playoff opportunity. 

USC has the offensive potential to create problems, but the Hoosiers are a difficult opponent.

Prediction: Indiana 34–24

5. Duke at No. 1 Miami

Saturday, November 14 · 12:00 PM 

Miami enters undefeated and ranked first nationally. 

Duke faces a major challenge against one of the country’s most dangerous teams.

Prediction: Miami 35–17

6. No. 3 Utah at No. 22 Arizona

Saturday, November 14 

Utah remains undefeated and cannot afford a conference slip-up.

 Arizona has an opportunity to deliver a major upset.

Prediction: Utah 30–21

7. No. 5 Alabama at Vanderbilt

Saturday, November 14 · 12:45 PM

Alabama needs to keep winning to strengthen its playoff position. 

Vanderbilt will look to take advantage of playing at home.

Prediction: Alabama 34–20

8. No. 13 Tennessee at Texas A&M

Saturday, November 14 

Tennessee faces a challenging road test against an Aggies team looking to make a statement.

Prediction: Tennessee 28–24

Other Games to Watch

No. 10 Ole Miss at Oklahoma

No. 16 Wake Forest at SMU

No. 17 Houston at Colorado – Friday

Boston College at No. 11 Notre Dame

Baylor at No. 9 BYU

No. 6 Kentucky at No. 24 Florida

Week 11 Final Predictions

Game of the Week Georgia vs. Missouri

Biggest Upset Potential Arizona over Utah

Best Offensive Matchup Texas vs. LSU

Biggest Playoff Implications USC vs. Indiana

Team to Beat Miami

National Championship Contender Georgia

Final Word: Week 11 has the potential to reshape the College Football Playoff race. 

Miami, Georgia, Utah and Indiana will all be under pressure to protect their positions as the regular season approaches its decisive stretch.

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