Rivalry week is here and the stakes could not be higher. Several games feature implications for either bowl games, or potential playoff berths.

In Ann Arbor, Ohio State looks to end a four-game skid against Michigan that extends to pre-COVID times, and clinic a berth in the Big Ten title game for the first time since 2020. With both teams banged up on offense, what will keys to this game be?

Out west in Seattle, Jedd Fisch and Washington have already surpassed last season's win total, but could throw a wrench in Oregon's postseason hopes. The Ducks look to clinch a first-round playoff home game with a win.

Indiana and Purdue battle for the Old Oaken Bucket, a suddenly hot Wisconsin battles Minnesota looking to reclaim Paul Bunyan's Axe, and USC and UCLA battle for the Victory Bell. Iowa takes on Nebraska, looking to hand the Huskers a third loss in four games to end the regular season, and win the Heros Game for the 10th time in 11 tries.

Elsewhere, Penn State and Rutgers battle for bowl eligibility. Michigan State and Maryland battle in Detroit, carrying a combined 15-game losing streak into the contest. Northwestern and Illinois face off. And Notre Dame battles Stanford in a game that will end Sunday morning.

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