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NCAA Football: Top 5 Games To Watch In Week 14

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 8:54 p.m. ET

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Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney (L) holds up the trophy for fans after winning the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. The Tigers won 45-37. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

It’s the 14th week of NCAA football and it’s amazing how fast the season has gone by. We look at the top five games to watch this weekend.

Well, NCAA football brings us to conference championship week and there should be some great games to watch this weekend after rivalry week last Saturday.

There are some major national implications with a few of these conference championship games. Which team will survive and advance?

Will the current four team playoff change after this week? Anything is possible, but most of these games are not considered to be too close according to oddsmakers.

Let’s take a look at our top five games to watch in NCAA football week 14.

Jan 2, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers linebacker Jared Barber (42) and cornerback Terrell Chestnut (16) celebrate after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Who: Baylor vs. No. 16 West Virginia

When: 3:30 p.m.

Broadcast: FS1

Where: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morganton, WV

This game will not have any bearing on the four team playoff, but it should be filled with offense which is always fun to watch.

West Virginia saw it’s BIG 12 title hopes dashed early in the year but will be looking to finish up their regular season finale strong against a depleted Baylor team.

West Virginia is a -17.5 point betting favorite.

Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) celebrates with wide receiver Aaron Fuller (12) after a three-yard touchdown pass from Browning to Fuller during the second half at Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-6. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Who: No. 8 Colorado vs. No. 4 Washington

When: 9:00 p.m.

Broadcast: FOX

Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

If Washington wins this game, they’ll likely be one of the four teams in the college football playoff. A loss would be a huge monkey wrench and then the question would be where does Colorado belong?

Washington is just over a touchdown favorite at -7.5.

Nov 12, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) eludes a tackle attempt by Baylor Bears linebacker Thomas Cletcher (5) during the third quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Who: No. 10 Oklahoma St. vs. No. 9 Oklahoma

When: 12:30 p.m.

Broadcast: FOX

Where: Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK

This is telling. Oklahoma State is one spot behind Oklahoma in the rankings, yet is an 11 point underdog by the oddsmakers.

Both teams average over 40 points per game and give up nearly 30 points per game. The over/under is 77!

Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers fullback Austin Ramesh (20) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Who: No. 6 Wisconsin. vs. No. 7 Penn State

When: 8:00 p.m.

Broadcast: FOX

Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

This is a HUGE BIG 10 title game. The winner of this one will have implications on the four team playoff for sure. It’s the closest of the title games according to oddsmakers with Wisconsin around a -3.5 point favorite.

Penn State lost to Pittsburgh and got blowed out by Michigan early in the season. Wisconsin lost to Ohio State and Michigan by a combined 14 points in back-to-back weeks early in the season.

Does Michigan or Ohio State get into or fall out of the four team playoff based on the result of this game?

Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney (C) and his team prior to their ACC football championship game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Who: No. 25 Virginia Tech vs. No. 3 Clemson

When: 8:00 p.m.

Broadcast: ABC

Where: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL

We have to put our ACC brethren here since FSU can’t represent for the second year in a row. A Clemson win helps FSU’s bid to play in the Orange Bowl.

A Virginia Tech upset would mean FSU would play in a lesser bowl. Clemson is a -10 point betting favorite. However, they have been turnover prone and Virginia Tech feeds off turnovers.

It’s either going to be a close game or a blowout in my opinion.

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