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We've reached the critical juncture of the college football season where a good or bad result can make or break a team's season.

The schedule for Week 12 There are two showdowns in the SEC matching teams in the top 10 that will have an impact on the conference race and which teams will reach the College Football Playoff. Another contender, Notre Dame, heads on the road to meet a ranked opponent. And there are are other potential banana skins to wipe out contenders, including a Big Ten matchup.

So which games are the likeliest to produce upsets?

That’s why the USA TODAY Sports college football staff is here. Matt Hayes, Jordan Mendoza, Paul Myerberg, Erick Smith, Eddie Timanus and Blake Toppmeyer have their bold predictions for Week 12 of the college football season.

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