College Football Week 6 Preview: Key Matchups and Potential Upsets
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### College Football Week 6: Key Matchups and Potential Upsets
Week 6 of college football may not be brimming with top 25 matchups, with only one meeting between ranked teams, but it still promises plenty of excitement and potential upsets. Fans are eyeing big games like No. 4 Tennessee's visit to Arkansas and No. 8 Miami's trip to Cal for a late-night ACC clash. As always, it's the seemingly quieter weekends that often deliver the most drama. Here are the key contests to watch this Saturday, with all times listed in Eastern and odds provided by BetMGM.
**Ohio State vs. Iowa, 3:30 p.m. | CBS | Line: Ohio State -19.5 | Total: 45.5**
Ohio State's high-powered offense faces its toughest defensive challenge yet in the form of Iowa. While it's challenging to envision Iowa's offense keeping pace, their defense, which is the best the Buckeyes have encountered this season, could make it a closer game than expected.
**Ole Miss vs. South Carolina, 3:30 p.m. | ESPN | Line: Ole Miss -9.5 | Total: 53.5**
Ole Miss aims to recover after last week's surprising 20-17 loss to Kentucky. South Carolina's defense, which remarkably shut down Kentucky in a dominant 31-6 Week 2 victory, poses a similar threat. The question remains—can the Gamecocks' offense rise to the occasion?
**Tennessee vs. Arkansas, 7:30 p.m. | ABC | Line: Tennessee -13.5 | Total: 58.5**
Tennessee's offense has dazzled so far this season, and their defense hasn't been too shabby either, conceding only 28 points across four games. Arkansas' offense, known for its explosiveness when not plagued by turnovers, faces a significant test against Tennessee's solid defensive line.
**Miami vs. Cal, 10:30 p.m. | ESPN | Line: Miami -10.5 | Total: 54.5**
As Miami ventures west to take on Cal in a primetime showdown, they're adjusting to the new dynamics of the ACC. With Heisman hopeful QB Cam Ward leading the charge, Miami looks to maintain their momentum against a spirited Cal team that has started the season with a 3-1 record.
### Game Highlights
- **Halftime: Vanderbilt 23, Alabama 14**
Vanderbilt has put the top-ranked Alabama on notice with a surprising halftime lead. The second half promises to be engaging as Alabama looks to recover.
- **End of Q3: Georgia 21, Auburn 10**
Georgia has a solid lead going into the fourth quarter. Auburn faces a crucial fourth-and-2 situation at midfield.
- **3rd Quarter Update: Ohio State vs. Iowa**
Ohio State extended its lead as Will Howard connected with Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown, signaling a definitive hold on the game.
- **Alabama Closes the Gap**
Jam Miller's second touchdown on a 3-yard run brought Alabama closer to Vanderbilt just before halftime, tightening the score to 23-14.
In what could be a pivotal weekend in college football, fans are set for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as these games unfold. From high-stakes matchups to potential upsets, Week 6 is proving once again why college football is so thrilling.