Consider this an official petition to call Week 12 of the 2025 college football season "Decision Weekend." It -- obviously -- isn't the last slate of games on the schedule, nor is it the last chance for teams to impress the College Football Playoff selection committee .

But Saturday will be key for several prominent teams. Take No. 9 Notre Dame , for example. The Fighting Irish have thrived since their 0-2 start, but that start also means they cannot afford another loss . Neither can No. 22 Pittsburgh , which hosts Notre Dame on Saturday. The 7-2 Panthers have quietly emerged as an ACC contender and a win against Notre Dame would propel them into the national spotlight.

It's also a big weekend for the SEC. More specifically, the conference's Red River Rivals -- No. 11 Okla

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