In a match that will highlight 2 of the more interesting squads in the AFC, the Steelers will take on the Kansas city chiefs. The Steelers are presently in second place in the AFC North while the Chiefs are in 4th place in the AFC West. Though both squads are having average seasons, they have still been able to have really good contests not too long ago. Head Coach Mike Tomlin says that the Steelers are undeniably looking to make a huge push for a title run this year and are trying to separate themselves from the Baltimore Ravens who are presently in the top spot though they have the same record.
In week six, the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers both had a bye week, and at that time it looked like the Nov 27 game would probably not mean much for the Denver Broncos as they would be out of the playoff picture. The San Diego Chargers defeated the Denver Broncos 29-24 in week five, dropping the Denver Broncos to 1-4 and giving the San Diego Chargers a 4-1 record. Since, however, the San Diego Chargers have lost five back to back and the Denver Broncos have won four out of five.
The Patriots will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in one of the most anticipated competitions of the week. These are two of the most popular squads in the league and will definitely be an awesome game between the AFC and the NFC. Though both squads are having substandard seasons, it appears like this match will seem to be a vital week for both squads. The Eagles are presently 3rd in the NFC East and the Patriots are first in the AFC East. It appears like this match will be the game to watch this week since both squads have incredible adoring fans.
This NFC competition between the East and the West will showcase 2 teams that are trying to really turn their seasons around though it may be far too late. The Seahawks are now in second place in the NFC West and the Redskins are in fourth place in the NFC East. These teams will look to really highlight on this weeks game as an possibility for one more win as they’ve both certainly been stressed lately. Both teams will really look to acquire some traction with this week and with any luck salvage this year.
As the Cardinals battle against the South Florida Bulls, the clash of titans comes to Tampa this week. The USF Bulls come into this match with an odd year so far. Kicking off with four straight victories including one over #16 rated Notre Dame, the USF Bulls have been very streaky this year. They’ve followed up that high with four straight losses to where the USF Bulls presently remain with a 5-5 record and a 1-4 record in the Big East. The USF Bulls have a quality ratio of offense/defense with an average 30 points per game on offense and a 20.8 points per game on defense. The Louisville Louisville Cardinals come into play with a 6-5 record with a 4-2 Big East record which leads the conference. Like their rivals, Louisville also holds a victory over a rated opponent defeating #24 rated West Virginia. When the Louisville Cardinals have won, they have won by narrow margins retaining a 20.8 points per game on offense and permitting 18.7 points to their opponents.
The Golden Bears look to recover from a near rally versus no 9 Stanford (and their gem quarterback, Andrew Luck) when they take on The Sun Devils at 10:15 pm ET on November 25th at Arizona State’s Sun Devil Stadium.
It’s that time of the year yet again, the 86th once-a-year Turkey Day Football Classic occurs at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama this November 24th. In a lively rivalry that goes back ages, the Tuskegee Golden Tigers battle against the Hornets. Tuskegee enters into this game with a 4-5 record and a 4-3 record overall in the SWAC East conference. Alabama State enters into play with a 7-3 record and also a 7-2 record in the SWAC East conference. Reggie Barlow, in his fifth year with an overall record of 26-29 under his watch, will be guiding the Hornets. With a sterling record of 55-12, Willie Slater, who’s in his sixth year as Tuskegee head coach, will be taking the Golden Tigers to the field.
The day following Thanksgiving might bring mania to malls around the country, but it will also bring a diverse sort of frenzy in West Virginia. The 104th annual Backyard Brawl comes to Morgantown on November 25th when the Pittsburgh Panthers take on the Mountaineers in this Big East struggle. Adding depth to this heated rivalry, merely 75 miles of Interstate 79 separate these two excellent schools. Both squads have a few things in common with each other; predominantly on the list of resemblances they both have first year head coaches with Todd Graham in charge in Pittsburgh and Dana Holgorsen top the West Virginia Mountaineers. The most recent time this match was held in Morgantown in 2009, the West Virginia Mountaineers beat Pitt 19-16 on a last 2nd 43-yard FG by Tyler Bitancurt. Pitt holds the edge in the overall series however at 61 wins, 39 losses, and 3 ties.
Supporters of Nebraska and Iowa Football have been arguing forever about their individual programs. Husker Supporters have the determined advantage, having won more National Championships and have more National Prominence. Due to the fact Nebraska has just became a member of the Big 10 Conference, the rivalry between the Supporters and Players will only heat up. Hopefully, the powers that be will ensure that Nebraska-Iowa is an annual occasion.
When Al Golden’s Hurricanes take home turf in Sun Life Stadium on November 25th against the Eagles, they are going to do so as the team wondering about the year that escaped them. The hurricanes have been launched into the college football wilderness this year by close losses to squads like Virginia Tech and Kansas State.