{"id":46089,"date":"2014-12-02T13:49:32","date_gmt":"2014-12-02T18:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/?p=46089"},"modified":"2014-12-02T13:49:32","modified_gmt":"2014-12-02T18:49:32","slug":"the-best-college-football-games-to-watch-in-week-15-of-the-ncaa-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/the-best-college-football-games-to-watch-in-week-15-of-the-ncaa-season.html","title":{"rendered":"The Best College Football Games to Watch in Week 15 of the NCAA Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>And just like that, it&#8217;s Championship Week in college football. Not only will the major conferences crown their champions, but the College Football Playoff will also begin to take shape as the final dominoes fall on this final weekend of college football conference\u00a0action.<\/p>\n<p>Will the established favorites clear their final hurdles and punch their ticket to the inaugural playoff, or are there a few more twists left before bowl season begins? These five pivotal games will help answer those questions.<\/p>\n<p>For more extensive previews of the top college football games of the week, check out our previews of <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/arizona-wildcats-vs-oregon-ducks-predictions-odds-picks-and-betting-preview-december-5-2014.html\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona vs. Oregon<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/florida-state-seminoles-vs-georgia-tech-yellow-jackets-predictions-odds-picks-and-betting-preview-december-6-2014.html\" target=\"_blank\">Florida State vs. Georgia Tech<\/a>.<\/p>\n[sc:NCAAFArticles ]\n<h2>Top Five Games to Watch in Week 15 of College Football<\/h2>\n<h3>Arizona Wildcats vs. Oregon Ducks (Fri, Dec. 5, 9:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Line:<\/strong>\u00a0Arizona Wildcats <strong>(+14)<\/strong> vs. Oregon Ducks <strong>(-14)<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/college-football\/ncaa\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>view all NCAA Football lines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[sc:NCAA240banner ]Oregon will have a place waiting in the College Football Playoff if it can get past Arizona in the Pac-12 Championship Game. Unfortunately for the Ducks, a win is by no means guaranteed as they have fallen prey to Rich Rodriguez\u2019s Wildcats in consecutive years.<\/p>\n<p>However, Arizona\u2019s win earlier this year in Eugene was marred by a <a href=\"http:\/\/thebiglead.com\/2014\/10\/03\/should-oregon-have-gotten-an-excessive-celebration-penalty-for-this\/\" target=\"_blank\">soft but costly penalty<\/a>, an injustice that Oregon will be looking to make right in Santa Clara. Ducks quarterback and Heisman Trophy favorite Marcus Mariota has accounted for at least four touchdowns in his last five games and will be eager to deliver the conference title back to Eugene.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer\u2019s Prediction: <\/strong>Oregon has its revenge over Arizona but the Wildcats are able to cover.<\/p>\n<h3>Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Missouri Tigers (Sat, Dec. 6, 4:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Line:<\/strong>\u00a0Alabama Crimson Tide <strong>(-14.5)<\/strong> vs. Missouri Tigers <strong>(+14.5)<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/college-football\/ncaa\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>view all NCAA Football lines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After a thrilling Iron Bowl triumph over Auburn, Alabama\u2019s hopes of a fourth national championship in six years are still very much alive. Wide receiver Amari Cooper was sensational, catching 13 balls for 224 yards and three touchdowns against Auburn and will be a big weapon in Nick Saban\u2019s search for a third conference crown in four trips to the title game.<\/p>\n<p>The Tide face another set of Tigers in Missouri, who are also riding a six-game win streak, all against SEC opposition. Mizzou isn\u2019t a terribly explosive offense, but it has a very solid defense that could be capable of containing Cooper and the Tide. The Tigers are averaging just 16.5 points allowed during their last six games.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer\u2019s Prediction:\u00a0<\/strong>Alabama sweeps Mizzou aside to claim another SEC title.<\/p>\n<h3>Florida State Seminoles vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (Sat, Dec. 6, 8:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Line:<\/strong>\u00a0Florida State Seminoles <strong>(-3.5)<\/strong> vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets <strong>(+3.5)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/college-football\/ncaa\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>view all NCAA Football lines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Despite reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston throwing four interceptions against Florida, the Seminoles managed to eke out another close win to cap off another perfect regular season. Florida State is now a staggering 28-0 with Winston starting at quarterback.<\/p>\n<p>But because of their unconvincing wins, the &#8216;Noles may need to keep their status\u00a0as the last remaining undefeated Power 5 school to ensure a bid in the playoff. That won\u2019t be at all easy as they face Georgia Tech in the ACC Championship Game.<\/p>\n<p>The Yellow Jackets are coming off a big win over state rivals Georgia and their exceptional running game (334 yards per game, fourth in the nation) will be a handful for the &#8216;Noles\u2019 middling defense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer\u2019s Prediction: <\/strong>The &#8216;Noles&#8217; luck finally runs out as Georgia Tech stuns the champs.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Melvin+Gordon+Wisconsin+Nebraska.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45435\" alt=\"Melvin+Gordon+Wisconsin+Nebraska\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Melvin+Gordon+Wisconsin+Nebraska.jpg\" width=\"594\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Melvin+Gordon+Wisconsin+Nebraska.jpg 594w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Melvin+Gordon+Wisconsin+Nebraska-250x143.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Wisconsin Badgers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (Sat, Dec. 6, 8:17 PM ET)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Line:<\/strong>\u00a0Wisconsin Badgers <strong>(-4)<\/strong> vs. Ohio State Buckeyes <strong>(+4)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/college-football\/ncaa\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>view all NCAA Football lines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ohio State Sophomore Cardale Jones has the unenviable task of filling in for the injured J.T. Barrett and making his first start as Buckeyes quarterback in the Big Ten Championship Game. The Buckeyes still theoretically have a shot to make the playoff, but Jones will need an outstanding showing to convince the committee they\u2019re still worthy of selection.<\/p>\n<p>Jones and the Buckeyes will face Melvin Gordon and the Wisconsin Badgers. Gordon, the leading rusher in the nation (188 yards, 26 touchdowns), can make one final push for the Heisman by leading the Badgers to their third conference championship in four years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer\u2019s Prediction:\u00a0<\/strong>Gordon and the Badgers run away from the shorthanded Buckeyes and win the Big Ten again.<\/p>\n<h3>Kansas State Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears (Sat, Dec. 6, 7:45 PM ET)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Line:<\/strong>\u00a0Kansas State Wildcats at Baylor Bears\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/college-football\/ncaa\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>view all NCAA Football lines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While the Big 12 has no official championship game, Kansas State vs. Baylor will essentially be playing for a share of the conference title should TCU improbably slip up against Iowa State. The Bears almost slipped up themselves as they barely got by Texas Tech, and will now be holding their breath with the status of their concussed star quarterback, Bryce Petty.<\/p>\n<p>K-State has no such problems with its quarterback, senior Jake Waters, who has set new career-highs in passing yards (400) and passing touchdowns (four) in his last two games against West Virginia and Kansas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer\u2019s Prediction:\u00a0<\/strong>If Petty plays, Baylor should come away with the win. 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