College Football Week 13 Preview, CFP Rankings, Top Matchups, Heisman Odds

The final week of the college football season is already here which is hard to believe in one way, but on the other hand, it feels like the real action is just about to begin. Without a legitimate playoff system each week in the college football season gets more important with each passing week and week 13 brings about some of the best rivalry games in all of sports. Check out our Betting Tips page if you are looking to get an edge on this weeks college football action.

Ohio State and Michigan kick things off early Saturday AM, and then we get Alabama Auburn in the afternoon and other great games like Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma St in the nightcap.

CFP standings

Ohio State is on a roll and has another big test against Michigan

1. Georgia
2. Ohio State
3. Alabama
4. Cincinnati
5. Michigan
6. Notre Dame
7. Oklahoma State
8. Baylor

Georgia and Ohio State look like solid bets to make it to the Playoffs but the 3-8 seeded teams could see plenty of movement over the next couple of weeks depending on how they play down the stretch. I think Oklahoma State has a great shot to leap Cincinnati or a likely 2 loss Alabama if they can beat Oklahoma in the season finale and then win in the Big12 Title game against a likely Baylor opponent that will likely be in the Top 10.

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Ohio St vs Michigan

Ohio State has been one of the hottest teams over the last 6 weeks and has the look of the Ohio State 2014 team which dropped an early game in the season then got hot down the stretch and won the National Championship. C.J. Stroud has emerged as the Heisman favorite over the last month and they will look to win their 9th in a row over Michigan. The betting line has been creeping down all week and Ohio State is only favored by 7 over Michigan heading into gameday. Michigan desperately wants this game as Jim Harbaugh has gotten a ton of heat with 5 straight losses to the rival Buckeyes. I think Michigan keeps this game close at home through the first half but Ohio State has too many athletes and playmakers on offense and they should be able to outscore the Wolverines down the stretch.

Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State

The Bedlam rivalry is one of the best in football

The Bedlam rivalry is one of the most heated rivalries in all of Sports and both teams still have an outside shot to sneak into the College Football Playoffs. Oklahoma State likely has the better path as they are ranked 7th and have had a slightly more difficult schedule this year. Oklahoma State has lost 6 in a row to Oklahoma but this year the Cowboys are 4 point favorites and will host the game so it seems like it may be the year they finally breakthrough. I like Oklahoma State to win this game at home and move on to the Big 12 title game.

Penn State vs. Michigan State

Michigan State had a tough loss last week against Ohio State but still has a great chance to land in a good New Years 6 bowl game. Penn State has had a disappointing year but is still very talented and is a four-point favorite in this matchup. I think Michigan State will get back to what they do well, which is run the ball with Kenneth Walker III and they find a way to get the win and end up in a great bowl like the Fiesta or Peach Bowl.

• Heisman Odds
• CJ Stroud -200
• Bryce Young +150
• Matt Corral +1600

The Heisman looks like it will come down to either Ohio State QB CJ Stroud or Alabama QB Bryce Young. Bryce Young has the biggest opportunity to impress voters against Georgia in the SEC title game next week. Georgia has put up one of the most impressive seasons defensively in college football history, and if Young can help Alabama pull off the upset he has a great chance to bring the Heisman back to Tuscaloosa. Stroud will not have the same opportunity to beat as quality of an opponent in the Big10 title game so he will need to have a big day against Michigan