As Week 12 of the 2023 college football season approaches, all eyes are on Corvallis, where the No. 12 Oregon State Beavers are set to take on the No. 5 Washington Huskies in a highly-anticipated match-up. This game carries significant playoff implications for both teams, as Oregon State has the opportunity to spoil the playoff hopes of both Washington and their in-state rivals, the No. 6 Oregon Ducks, over the next two weeks. Additionally, a victory for the Beavers will put them in contention for the last Pac-12 title before the conference undergoes a major realignment.

The Beavers, led by their talented quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, have been in exceptional form this season, with Uiagalelei throwing just four interceptions and spearheading Oregon State's success. Their impressive performances have made them the slight favorites going into this crucial clash.

In another key matchup, the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines will face off against the Maryland Terrapins without their head coach, Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh's suspension comes as a result of the recent sign-stealing scandal at the school. Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore will continue to act as the interim coach for the Wolverines, who are heavily favored by 19.5 points in this contest.

Elsewhere in the ACC, the No. 10 Louisville Cardinals are looking to secure a spot in the ACC title game as they face the Miami Hurricanes. A win for Louisville will secure their place in the conference championship game, where they will meet either the North Carolina Tar Heels or the Florida State Seminoles. Miami, on the other hand, will be starting Tyler Van Dyke at quarterback following a broken arm suffered by freshman Emory Williams.

The Pac-12 race heats up as the No. 17 Arizona Wildcats face the No. 22 Utah Utes. Arizona's chances of clinching a Pac-12 championship rely on victories against both Utah and Arizona State, coupled with a loss by the No. 6 Oregon Ducks to the No. 11 Oregon State Beavers. If executed perfectly, these results could allow Arizona to remain in the running for the title.

In a historic matchup, the No. 21 Kansas State Wildcats and the No. 25 Kansas Jayhawks will face off. This only marks the second time that both teams have been ranked when playing each other, the first being in 1995. Kansas State will be aiming for a win to keep their hopes of winning the Big 12 alive, while the Jayhawks will welcome the return of quarterback Jason Bean after he was previously sidelined with an injury.

The No. 18 Tennessee Volunteers will face a formidable challenge as they host the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs. After suffering a blowout loss to No. 9 Missouri, Tennessee's hopes of securing an SEC title have come to an end, potentially impacting their motivation in this game.

In Big 12 action, the No. 7 Texas Longhorns will travel to Ames to take on the Iowa State Cyclones. Texas's path to the Big 12 title game is clear - they only need two more wins. However, they must stay vigilant against an Iowa State team that has found success in recent weeks.

In the Big Ten, the No. 16 Iowa Hawkeyes will have the chance to secure a spot in the conference championship game with a victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini. Iowa will be without star cornerback Cooper DeJean, who suffered a season-ending leg injury during practice.

Lastly, former Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman will lead the No. 19 Notre Dame Fighting Irish against his former team, who currently hold a 4-6 record. While Hartman looks to make an impact against his old school, Notre Dame remains the heavy favorite with a 24.5-point spread.

As the weekend approaches, college football fans are eagerly awaiting these highly-anticipated matchups that will determine the fate of several teams in their respective conferences.