Some really nice match ups in week 4, big conference games and some interesting games amongst the unranked. These are the 10 games TST will be monitoring, but feel free to weigh in on any game or prospects that strike your fancy.
All times PDT
#1 Texas (3-0) @ #14 Tennessee (3-0)
9 am on ABC
Eyes on: Who is “Le Grand Orange”? Longhorns defenders DT Maraad Watson, E Collin Simmons, S Jelani McDonal and CB Bo Mascoe will have their hands full. Tennessee attacks with true frosh QB Faizon Brandon, dealing to WR’s Mike Mathews and Braylon
Staley. The Vols RB’s are a two-headed monster, Desean Bishop and Daune Morris.
UCLA (3-0) @ Maryland (2-1)
10:30 am on Big10 Network
Eyes on: Huge rebound for UCLA. QB Nico Iamaleava is climbing back up draft boards and diminutive RB Wayne Kight is explosive weapon. Bruins LB Sammy Omosigho ia sleeper. Maryland soph QB Malik Washington will get a ton of draft run next season. The Terps top two RB’s Iverson Howard and Dejuan Williams are also sophomores.
Oklahoma (2-1) @ #2 Georgia (3-0)
12:30 pm on ESPN
Eyes on: Oklahoma has an excellent defense with DT David Stone, LB’s Kip Lewis and Owen Heinecke, backed by two solid safeties, Reggie Powers and Peyton Bowen. Will they create enough offense to keep the Bulldogs from wearing them down? The Georgia offense has not been tested yet in 2027, but grind down opponents with a suffocating defense led by LB Chris Cole, S KJ Boldenn and CB Ellis Robinson.
#4 Ole Miss (3-0) @ #21 Florida (3-0)
12:30 pm on ABC
Eyes on: Ole Miss will try and press with theor speed offense. Star RB Kewan Lacy is out, but QB Trinidad Chambliss has a bevy of WR’s, Duece McAllister Johnny Cook, and Traylon Ray lead the corps. The Gators have the best RB in the class, Jaden Baugh and explosive sophomore WR Vernell Brown, who’s a threat every time he gets the ball.
#17 Iowa (3-0) @ #18 Michigan (3-0)
12:30 pm on CBS
Eyes on: Will this be a low-scoring slugfest? Neither QB, Drew Underwood for Michigan and Hank Brown for Iowa are distinguished passers. Both coaches know how to win defensive games.
Oklahoma St. (2-1) @ West Virginia (3-0)
4 pm on FS1
Eyes on: Two wide open offenses with QB weapons. Drew Mestemaker leads Okie State, while Michael Hawkins drive West Virginia. Both teams also have strong RB’s, Calab Hawkins for the Cowboys and Marcellous Hawkins for WVU.
#23 Texas A&M (2-1) @ #10 LSU (2-1)
4:30 pm on ABC
Eyes on: Both teams need the win to attached to the top of the SEC. QB Marcel Reed can be hit and miss for Texas A&M. He needs to get the ball to playmaking WR’s Mario Craver and Isaiah Horton. LSU’s QB Sam Leavitt needs to show some patience and get through his progressions. T Jordan Seaton and C Braelin Moore are top notch.
#20 Oregon (2-1) @ #12 USC (4-0)
4:30 pm on NBC
Eyes on: The Ducks defense boasts a defensive front line of A’Mauri Washington, Bear Alexander, Mateo Uiagaleile, and TeitumTuioti and all are early round draft prospects. Trojans Head coach Lincoln Riley is known for his playmakers, USA has some big guys with potential, G Alani Noa, T Elijah Page, and on defense interior player Jide Abisiri.
#19 Missouri (3-0) @ #24 Mississippi St. (3-0)
4:45 pm on SEC Network
Eyes on: Cayden Green should be an early draft pick for Missouri, he is stellar at T or G. Dominick Giudice also shows well in their zone run game. Soph QB Kamario Taylor pulls the trigger for State and is a run/throw threat. Speedster WR Anthony Evans is showing solid work underneath to go with his deep-game acumen.
Minnesota (2-1) @ Washington (3-0)
8 pm on FOX
Eyes on: In a lean class of high-end interior blockers, Minnesota has two interesting prospects, G Greg Johnson and C Ashton Beers. For the Husky’s, T Drew Azzopardi and G Geirean Hatchett provide some punch.
