The most notable matchups come from the SEC where No. 7 LSU hopes to avoid taking a step back from its thrilling overtime win against Alabama when it visits Arkansas. Despite the Tigers suddenly being the talk of the nation in Year 1 under coach Brian Kelly, their grip on the SEC West is tenuous. LSU will need to win out to secure a berth in the SEC Championship (likely against No. 1 Georgia) and that starts with avoiding a road upset against an Arkansas team that can play with anyone. Speaking of the No. 9 Crimson Tide, barring an absolute miracle, their SEC and CFP hopes were dashed. That’s not the case for No. 11 Ole Miss, which hosts SEC Alabama in the CBS Game of the Week with Rebels coach Lane Kiffin looking to get his first win over Nick Saban. Unlike the Tide, the Rebels still have a chance to win the SEC West. Ole Miss will need to beat Alabama to put itself in position, though it will also need LSU to pick up an L as the regular season winds down. Saturday night’s tip-off is a huge Big 12 matchup, as newly seeded No. 4 TCU visits No. 18 Texas in perhaps the toughest test remaining in the past three weeks. The Longhorns played much better in the second half of the season, and with former Horned Frogs coach Gary Patterson on staff as an analyst, they will certainly have a handle on what TCU brings to the table. If the Frogs can get past the ‘Horns, only Baylor and Iowa State remain as TCU eyes a playoff berth. Be sure to stay with CBS Sports all day for college football coverage from kickoff and beyond. Let’s take a look at our experts’ picks for the best games of Week 11. Odds via Caesars Sportsbook | All weather Eastern
Missouri at No. 5 Tennessee
Featured Game | Tennessee Volunteers vs. Missouri Tigers
Noon | CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App — Other than a lopsided 40-12 loss at Kansas State in Week 2, Missouri has been outstanding defensively. Even in that game, the Tigers allowed just 336 total yards as they struggled from a 4-to-1 deficit in turnover margin. The last seven games Missouri has played have ended within the confines of that spread, and the Tigers should be able to keep things respectable here again. Missouri is 100th nationally in turnover margin, but that has to change at some point. If the Tigers keep their woes under control, they will keep the game close. Prediction: Missouri +21 — David Cobb
No. 7 LSU at Arkansas
Featured Game | Arkansas Razorbacks vs. LSU Tigers
Noon | ESPN, fuboTV (Try Free) — A point of upset on the road against a talented opponent is a natural trap game opportunity, but KJ Jefferson’s situation makes the upset opportunity more tenuous. LSU has played inspired football since its early losses to Tennessee and Florida State, and there’s no reason to expect a Brian Kelly-coached team to not play good, fundamental football in a crucial game with CFP hopefuls. Prediction: LSU -3 — Shehan Jeyarajah
No. 9 Alabama at No. 11 Ole Miss
Featured Game | Ole Miss Rebels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
3:30 pm | CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App — Take Ole Miss and the points, but you won’t need them because the Rebels win this game. The Rebels’ multi-dimensional rushing attack will find success early, drawing Alabama defenders into the box and Jaxson Dart hitting shots over the top. At the same time, the Ole Miss defense will have enough success and pressure to put Alabama behind the sticks. That’s bad news for an Alabama team that hasn’t been sharp on the road. Prediction: Ole Miss +12 — Barrett Sallee
No. 1 Georgia at Mississippi State
Featured Game | Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgia Bulldogs
7 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (Free trial) — Mississippi State has failed to cover the spread in three straight games, while Georgia appears to be peaking here in the most important part of the season. Georgia’s defense has performed at an even higher level than Alabama’s, and the Crimson Tide were able to put on film how to shut down Mississippi State’s offense this year. I think the Athens based Bulldogs will be able to do the same. Prediction: Georgia -16 — Chip Patterson
No. 4 TCU at No. 18 Texas
Featured Game | Texas Longhorns vs. TCU Horned Frogs
7:30 pm | ABC, fuboTV (Try Free) — The Longhorns grade well in most analytical systems, thanks to a close game against Alabama and a blowout of an Oklahoma team without a quarterback. However, the Longhorns also have losses to Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, along with a close game against Iowa State. One of those teams knows how to finish games, and it’s the boys in purple. Prediction: TCU +7 — Jeyarajah
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The most notable matchups come from the SEC where No. 7 LSU hopes to avoid taking a step back from its thrilling overtime win against Alabama when it visits Arkansas. Despite the Tigers suddenly being the talk of the nation in Year 1 under coach Brian Kelly, their grip on the SEC West is tenuous. LSU will need to win out to secure a berth in the SEC Championship (likely against No. 1 Georgia) and that starts with avoiding a road upset against an Arkansas team that can play with anyone. Speaking of the No. 9 Crimson Tide, barring an absolute miracle, their SEC and CFP hopes were dashed. That’s not the case for No. 11 Ole Miss, which hosts SEC Alabama in the CBS Game of the Week with Rebels coach Lane Kiffin looking to get his first win over Nick Saban. Unlike the Tide, the Rebels still have a chance to win the SEC West. Ole Miss will need to beat Alabama to put itself in position, though it will also need LSU to pick up an L as the regular season winds down. Saturday night’s tip-off is a huge Big 12 matchup, as newly seeded No. 4 TCU visits No. 18 Texas in perhaps the toughest test remaining in the past three weeks. The Longhorns played much better in the second half of the season, and with former Horned Frogs coach Gary Patterson on staff as an analyst, they will certainly have a handle on what TCU brings to the table. If the Frogs can get past the ‘Horns, only Baylor and Iowa State remain as TCU eyes a playoff spot. Be sure to stay with CBS Sports all day for college football coverage from kickoff and beyond. Let’s take a look at our experts’ picks for the best games of Week 11. Odds via Caesars Sportsbook | All weather Eastern
No. 1 Georgia at Mississippi State
7 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (Free trial) — Mississippi State has failed to cover the spread in three straight games, while Georgia appears to be peaking here in the most important part of the season. Georgia’s defense has performed at an even higher level than Alabama’s, and the Crimson Tide were able to put on film how to shut down Mississippi State’s offense this year. I think the Athens based Bulldogs will be able to do the same. Prediction: Georgia -16 — Chip Patterson
No. 4 TCU at No. 18 Texas
7:30 pm | ABC, fuboTV (Try Free) — The Longhorns grade well in most analytical systems, thanks to a close game against Alabama and a blowout of an Oklahoma team without a quarterback. However, the Longhorns also have losses to Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, along with a close game against Iowa State. One of those teams knows how to finish games, and it’s the boys in purple. Prediction: TCU +7 — Jeyarajah
No. 9 Alabama at No. 11 Ole Miss
Featured Game | Ole Miss Rebels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
15:30 | CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App — Take Ole Miss and the points, but you won’t need them because the Rebels win this game. The Rebels’ multi-dimensional rushing attack will find success early, drawing Alabama defenders into the box and Jaxson Dart hitting shots over the top. At the same time, the Ole Miss defense will have enough success and pressure to put Alabama behind the sticks. That’s bad news for an Alabama team that hasn’t been sharp on the road. Prediction: Ole Miss +12 — Barrett Sallee
Missouri at No. 5 Tennessee
Featured Game | Tennessee Volunteers vs. Missouri Tigers
Noon | CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App — Other than a lopsided 40-12 loss at Kansas State in Week 2, Missouri has been outstanding defensively. Even in that game, the Tigers allowed just 336 total yards as they struggled from a 4-to-1 deficit in turnover margin. The last seven games Missouri has played have ended within the confines of that spread, and the Tigers should be able to keep things respectable here again. Missouri is 100th nationally in turnover margin, but that has to change at some point. If the Tigers keep their woes under control, they will keep the game close. Prediction: Missouri +21 — David Cobb
No. 7 LSU at Arkansas
Featured Game | Arkansas Razorbacks vs. LSU Tigers
Noon | ESPN, fuboTV (Try Free) — A point of upset on the road against a talented opponent is a natural trap game opportunity, but KJ Jefferson’s situation makes the upset opportunity more tenuous. LSU has played inspired football since its early losses to Tennessee and Florida State, and there’s no reason to expect a Brian Kelly-coached team to not play good, fundamental football in a crucial game with CFP hopefuls. Prediction: LSU -3 — Shehan Jeyarajah
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