College football enthusiasts have a thrilling lineup of games to look forward to on Saturday, with new conference rivalries and former champions facing off. The day's action kicks off with a matchup between North Carolina State and Clemson in the early window. Both teams, initially predicted to finish high in the ACC preseason poll, have faced challenges early in the season but have shown glimpses of improvement. Freshman CJ Bailey will lead N.C. State at quarterback as they aim to bounce back from recent setbacks, while Clemson will rely on the momentum from their last game, where they dominated Appalachian State.

In a highly anticipated clash, USC takes on Michigan in their first conference game as a Big Ten member. USC's offense, led by quarterback Miller Moss and running backs Woody Marks and Quinten Joyner, has been impressive with their performances so far. On the other hand, Michigan's quarterback Davis Warren struggled in their last game, throwing three interceptions before being replaced by Alex Orji. The Wolverines will be looking to regroup and put forth a stronger showing against the talented USC team.

The action continues as Utah and Oklahoma State face off as Big 12 opponents for the first time. Oklahoma State's running back Ollie Gordon II, the nation's top rusher in the previous season, has had a slow start but is expected to pick up the pace as the season progresses. Utah's quarterback Cameron Rising is set to return to the field after missing their last game due to a hand injury. Both teams will be aiming for a crucial conference victory to boost their standings.