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College football: Best games to watch in Week 10

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III celebrates a touchdown against Michigan.
Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker III celebrates a touchdown against Michigan on Oct. 30 in East Lansing, Mich.
(Al Goldis / Associated Press)
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Each week, The Los Angeles Times’ national college sports reporter J. Brady McCollough will help plan your Saturday game-watch schedule by revealing the matchups he will have his eye on at each stage of the day’s slate (all times PDT).

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Kegs and Eggs

Wake Forest offensive lineman Michael Jurgens looks to embrace wide receiver Jaquarii Roberson.
Wake Forest offensive lineman Michael Jurgens (55) looks to embrace wide receiver Jaquarii Roberson (5) after Roberson scored a touchdown against Duke on Oct. 30 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
(Matt Kelley / Associated Press)

Army vs. Air Force (Arlington, Texas), 8:30 a.m., Ch.2

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The 56th playing of this rivalry will be the first football game at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers.

No. 5 Ohio State at Nebraska, 9 a.m., Ch. 11

Call it Scott Frost’s last stand. Nebraska has been close in some brutal losses and has a final shot at glory.

No. 9 Wake Forest at North Carolina, 9 a.m., Ch. 7

It was supposed to be Mack Brown’s Tar Heels with the top-10 ranking. Can they put an end to Wake Forest’s run?

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Liberty at No. 16 Mississippi, 9 a.m., SEC Network

Hugh Freeze back in Oxford on the opposing sideline? A quarterback duel between Matt Corral and Malik Willis? Talk about entertainment.

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Fire up the grill

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix carries the ball against Mississippi.
Auburn quarterback Bo Nix carries the ball against Mississippi on Oct. 30 in Auburn, Ala.
(Butch Dill / Associated Press)

No. 3 Michigan State at Purdue, 12:30 p.m., Ch. 7

The Spartans historically have been vulnerable to an upset after beating Michigan. Purdue is very capable.

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No. 11 Oklahoma State at West Virginia, 12:30 p.m., ESPN

Mike Gundy has quietly kept the Cowboys in contention this year, but a trip to Morgantown can be treacherous.

No. 12 Baylor at Texas Christian, 12:30 p.m., Ch. 11

TCU will be playing without Gary Patterson as head coach for the first time since 2000. Baylor has a lot riding on this one.

No. 13 Auburn at No. 14 Texas A&M, 12:30 p.m., Ch.2

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The winner stays alive for the SEC West Division title and can continue to hope for an Alabama slip.

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Night game buzz

Oregon running back Travis Dye and quarterback Anthony Brown celebrate a touchdown.
Oregon running back Travis Dye (26) and quarterback Anthony Brown (13) celebrate a touchdown against Colorado on Oct. 30 in Eugene, Ore.
(Andy Nelson / Associated Press)

No. 4 Oregon at Washington, 4:30 p.m., Ch. 7

If the Ducks seem extra motivated to beat their rival, the Huskies have the words of their head coach, Jimmy Lake, to thank.

Texas at Iowa State, 4:30 p.m., FS1

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Is the Steve Sarkisian Year 1 train wreck over yet? A win over Iowa State would at least stop the carnage from piling up for one week.

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After dark

USC running back Keontay Ingram breaks away for a big gain against Arizona.
USC running back Keontay Ingram breaks away for a big gain against Arizona in the fourth quarter at the Coliseum on Oct. 30.
(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Texas San Antonio at Texas El Paso, 7:15 p.m., ESPN2

The College Football Playoff might not recognize UTSA’s fine work getting to 8-0, but the Roadrunners can play some ball.

USC at Arizona State, 7:30 p.m., ESPN

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The Trojans don’t have much to play for other than pride, but they can also heat up Herm Edwards’ seat if they pull this off.

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