Can you believe it’s here already? It’s the final week of the College Football regular season. Thirteen weeks of chaos, heartbreak, wild finishes and statement Saturdays all lead to this: Rivalry Week, the most uniquely American weekend in sports.
Week 13 didn’t deliver many upsets, with several playoff contenders facing softer matchups, but it still gave us plenty to talk about. The Oregon Ducks leapfrogged the Ole Miss Rebels in the AP poll after taking care of business against the USC Trojans, while Texas quarterback Arch Manning dropped a six-touchdown showcase that reminded everyone why he was one of the highest-rated prospects of the modern era.
But now comes the weekend that defines legacies. The rivalries. The hatred. The trophies. The families split down the middle. It is the perfect final act before conference championships and the College Playoff committee’s final judgment.
This year, several of these classic matchups carry real postseason weight. Let’s dive into the biggest College Football showdowns of Week 14.
2025 College Football Week 14 Preview: Best Bets & Devy Fantasy Football Storylines
Week 14 Games of the Week & Devy Storylines to Watch
Ohio State Buckeyes (1) @ Michigan Wolverines (18)
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Mich. — Saturday, Nov. 29
Betting Odds: Ohio State –9.5 | Total: 44.5
Once again, The Game arrives with championship implications. Michigan sits outside the playoff bubble but not out of the fight. If they beat No. 1 Ohio State, then everything changes. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, can lock in a conference title shot and all but secure a playoff berth.
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin continues a stunning first-year breakout. Completing 79.4% of his passes with a 26-4 touchdown-interception ratio, he has managed the offense at an elite level, despite missing his top two receivers, Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, for multiple weeks. Sayin’s poise under pressure has firmly planted him in the Heisman conversation.
Michigan counters with true freshman Bryce Underwood, the future of the program. The physical tools are obvious. The flashes of high-level quarterbacking are real. What he lacks in refinement, he makes up for in upside and competitiveness. His growth curve will determine whether he eventually becomes a first-round NFL prospect, and this is the biggest test of Underwood’s young career.
My Pick
Ohio State -9.5
The Buckeyes are healthier, more balanced and have the more polished quarterback. Michigan will keep it interesting early, but the Ohio State defense and Julian Sayin’s efficiency should tilt it late.
Texas A&M Aggies (3) @ Texas Longhorns (17)
DKR Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Tex. — Saturday, Nov. 29
Betting Odds: Texas A&M –2.5 | Total: 51.5
One of college football’s most emotional rivalries finally matters again. Texas A&M enters undefeated with full control of its SEC championship path. Texas still clings to a slim playoff hope. It’s unlikely, but not impossible, and that keeps this matchup electric.
Few players in the country have boosted their devy stock more than Aggies receiver KC Concepcion. After battling drops and regression in 2024 at NC State, the transfer to Arlington changed everything. Moving all over the formation, he has stacked 52 catches for 829 yards and nine touchdowns while more than doubling both his yards per route run and his average depth of target (ADOT). Concepcion may be rising too fast to stay in school another year.
On the other sideline, Arch Manning is beginning to look like the player many hoped he would be. His 389 yards and four passing touchdowns last week, plus a rushing and receiving score, marked the most complete outing of his career. His adjusted completion percentage (69.2%) continues to climb, and the big-time throws are becoming routine. If Manning finishes the season strong and attacks the offseason, he could enter 2026 as the devy asset believers projected.
My Pick
Texas A&M -2.5
Texas has shown flashes, especially with Arch Manning settling in late in the season, but the Longhorns have struggled to handle disciplined, physical defenses and the Aggies bring one of the most complete units in the country. A&M’s front should control the tempo, limit explosive plays and force Manning into long, sustained drives, which isn’t Texas’ strength. With A&M undefeated, balanced and battle-tested, laying less than a field goal feels like value. The Aggies’ defense should be the difference.
Devy Spotlight
Skyler Bell (WR, UConn Huskies; 2026)
Skyler Bell’s transfer to the UConn Huskies has turned him into one of the most productive receivers in the country. After a solid 2024 season with 50 catches for 860 yards and five scores, he has exploded in 2025. Through twelve games, the former Wisconsin Badger has already surpassed every career high, posting 101 receptions for 1,276 yards and 13 touchdowns while becoming the focal point of the Huskies’ passing attack.
Bell brings average size at 6′ and 185 pounds, but what makes him special is the short-area twitch and agility that allow him to separate from any alignment. He accelerates quickly, snaps off routes with precision and wins with controlled footwork that forces defenders to overcommit. His after-the-catch ability is one of his best traits. Give him space or a schemed touch, and he can carve through seams with suddenness and balance.
While he still must prove he can consistently beat physical press coverage, he has flashed the tools to do so, particularly his ability to manipulate tempo and angles at the stem. His improvements in concentration drops and ball skills this season have helped complete his profile.
Although he will be a 24-year-old rookie, but Skyler Bell’s inside-outside versatility and high-floor skill set should make him an immediate contributor at the next level. For devy managers searching for late-round production swings, he is one of the best depleted rookie draft sleeper bets in the 2026 cycle.
LJ Martin (RB, BYU Cougars; 2026)
Few running backs have flown under the national radar while producing at such a consistently high level as BYU’s LJ Martin. At 6’2″ and roughly 220 pounds, he has the classic feature-back frame, yet he pairs that size with uncommon acceleration for a runner of his build. Through twelve games, he has logged 195 carries for 1,134 yards and eight touchdowns, serving as the engine of the Cougars’ offense.
Martin’s game is built around physicality and efficiency. He thrives after contact, turning routine plays into chunk yardage with leg drive and balance. His burst through creases helps him reach the second level quickly, and once he squares his pads, he is difficult to bring down. His receiving ability continues to grow, and improved confidence in his hands has earned him more involvement in passing concepts.
Coaches consistently praise his maturity, preparation and leadership, qualities that often translate well to the NFL. Martin’s areas for improvement are manageable; he is still refining his pass protection technique, his long-speed is solid but not elite and his durability must be monitored given past injury history.
Still, LJ Martin’s profile meshes exactly with what many pro teams covet: size, power, vision and emerging versatility. If he continues to develop as a third-down option, Martin projects comfortably into the Day 2 range of the NFL Draft with starter-caliber upside.
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2025 Heisman Trophy Outlook
- Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana) -125
- Julian Sayin (QB, Ohio State) +400
- Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame) +450
- Diego Pavia (QB, Vanderbilt) +550
- Marcel Reed (QB, Texas A&M) +1300
We now have our first negative-odds candidate of the year. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has separated himself from the pack, at least in the eyes of the books. Julian Sayin remains the most realistic threat at +400, especially if he delivers another signature performance against Michigan.
However, the biggest storyline is Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. Non-quarterbacks rarely stay relevant this late, yet Love sits at +450 fresh off an absurd 8-carry, 171-yard, 3-touchdown performance. He is the first non-QB to crack the top five since Jeremiah Smith and his rise signals a legitimate challenge to the quarterback-heavy field. If he keeps stacking video-game numbers, Love could force voters to rethink the race entirely.
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