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The college football season enters its decisive stretch, and Week 11 has the intensity fans crave.

With playoff implications hanging in the balance, conference leaders are trying to separate from the pack while dark horses are trying to make noise. From Tuscaloosa to Lubbock, this weekend's slate offers everything from rivalries to statement games and a few dangerous underdogs.

Here are the top five matchups for this weekend that could reshape the postseason picture.

1. No. 7 BYU at No. 8 Texas Tech

A rare top-10 Big 12 showdown with both teams clinging to playoff hopes. College GameDay will also be on site, and fans should expect some fireworks. Both programs rank among the nation's top offenses, and this one could come down to who has the ball last.

Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ETTV: ABC

2. No. 5 Georgia at Mississippi State

Georgia faces a tricky road test against a Mississippi State team that refuses to go quietly. The Bulldogs from Starkville have played every top SEC opponent close, and an upset here could throw the College Football Playoff race into chaos.

Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ETTV: ESPN

3. No. 3 Texas A&M at No. 22 Missouri

Mizzou's home crowd will be ready for a statement win. The Tigers' offense is explosive enough to challenge Texas A&M's disciplined defense. A&M needs to stay focused; a loss could erase its playoff momentum overnight.

Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ETTV: ABC

4. No. 9 Oregon at No. 20 Iowa

Oregon brings a 10-game road win streak to Iowa City, where defense and noise rule the day. The Hawkeyes' ability to slow tempo and win the field-position battle makes this one a chess match with Big Ten stakes.

Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ETTV: CBS

5. No. 4 Alabama vs. LSU

One of college footballs most storied rivals returns to primetime in Tuscaloosa. The Tide is fighting to maintain its playoff footing, while LSU, with nothing to lose, aims to play spoiler. Expect intensity, emotion, and a postseason feel under the lights.

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ETTV: ABC

Honorable Mentions

  • No. 1 Ohio State at Purdue: A potential trap game if the Buckeyes overlook the Boilermakers' home-field edge.
  • No. 2 Indiana at Penn State: Penn State has the tools to derail Indiana's magical run.

Here is the full slate of Top 25 TV schedule as we gear up for another loaded weekend of college football action:

Friday, Nov. 7

  • 9 p.m. | No. 19 USC vs. Northwestern | FOX

Saturday, Nov. 8

  • 1 p.m. | No. 1 Ohio State at Purdue | Big Ten Network
  • 12 p.m. | No. 2 Indiana at Penn State | FOX
  • 3:30 p.m. | No. 3 Texas A&M at No. 22 Missouri | ABC
  • 7:30 p.m. | No. 4 Alabama vs. LSU | ABC
  • 12 p.m. | No. 5 Georgia at Mississippi State | ESPN
  • 3:30 p.m. | No. 9 Oregon at Iowa | CBS
  • 1 p.m. | No. 6 Ole Miss vs. The Citadel | SECN+
  • 12 p.m. | No. 7 BYU at No. 8 Texas Tech | ABC
  • 7:30 p.m. | No. 10 Notre Dame vs. Navy | NBC/Peacock
  • 7 p.m. | No. 14 Virginia vs. Wake Forest | ESPN
  • 7 p.m. | No. 15 Louisville vs. Cal | ESPN2
  • 4 p.m. | No. 16 Vanderbilt vs. Auburn | SEC Network
  • 3:30 p.m. | No. 18 Miami (Fla.) vs. Syracuse | ESPN
  • 4:30 p.m. | No. 23 Washington at Wisconsin | Big Ten Network

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This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: College Football Week 11: Top 5 games to watch and full Top-25 TV schedule

Reporting by Lauren Beasley, College Sports Wire / College Sports Wire

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