Best college football games to watch outside of South Carolina-Oklahoma in Week 9

South Carolina fans will of course be gearing up to watch the Gamecocks take on the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday. But outside of the 4:15 game in Norman, there are plenty of other matchups to tune into.

The Week 9 college football slate features some great games, so let's take a look at the best games to watch outside of the Gamecocks and Sooners.

Best Week 9 College Football games to watch

No. 22 Arizona at No. 13 Texas Tech: Noon ET on ESPN

This one could be a big one to determine which team goes to the Big 12 title game later this season. Both teams enter this one 6-1, Arizona with a loss to BYU earlier this season, and the Red Raiders were upset on the road to Cincinnati last week.

While both are behind undefeated Utah in the Big 12, they are tied at 3-1 in the conference. Whoever wins this one could solidify themselves as the team to beat in the Big 12.

Keep an eye on Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita in this one, who has been playing great football all season. So far, he's thrown for 2,064 yards with 18 touchdowns and just four interceptions, including another three rushing scores.

No. 17 Florida vs. No. 3 Georgia 3:30p.m. ET on ABC

This one has been a lopsided rivalry in recent years, as Georgia has won the last five straight. But first-year head coach Jon Sumrall has injected excitement back into this Florida program, and he'll be eager to get a win over Georgia early in his tenure. The Gators are coming off of a huge upset win over Texas two weeks ago.

Georgia, meanwhile, will be looking to take out some frustration from the shocking home loss to Auburn a couple weeks ago. Kirby Smart is 8-2 against the Gators in his career, and the Dawgs are 11.5-point favorites for good reason. But Georgia will be without receiver Thomas Blackshear and Chauncey Bowens.

At quarterback, Aaron Philo will reportedly start for the Gators after missing the Texas game with a shoulder injury. His backup, Trammel Jones Jr. played well against the Longhorns especially in the second half, so it'll be interesting to see if Sumrall plays both guys if Philo can't get the passing game going.

Florida enters this one banged up too, as running back Noah Clark is out and receivers Bailey Stockton and Vernell Brown III are questionable.

Minnesota at No. 4 Indiana: 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS

Minnesota is coming off a big home upset over No. 13 Iowa last week. It'll be interesting to see if PJ Fleck can put together an upset here, although the Hoosiers are listed as 20.5-point favorites.

Unfortunately for the Gophers, they have to go up against a vaunted Indiana defense that gives up 73 yards on the ground per game, good for fourth in the nation. Minnesota is 132nd in rushing offense, so it could be a long day offensively for the Gophers.

No. 1 Miami at North Carolina: 7p.m. ET on ABC

This could be one of the few teams aside from Notre Dame that can test this Miami team. The Canes have only played away from home twice, and Wake Forest made things interesting late during Miami's 33-20 win in Week 3.

This would be a massive signature win for head coach Bill Belichick in his second season in Chapel Hill. UNC is 4-3 on the season, but is coming off of a puzzling 31-30 home loss to 2-4 Syracuse last week.

Miami's offense is one of the most productive in the nation, but the defense isn't nearly as dominant. It'll be a challenge for Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. to keep pace with the Canes, but if he can UNC has a chance.

Clemson at Florida State: 7 p.m. on ESPN

This rivalry may not be as highly-touted as it has in years past, as Clemson enters 4-3 and FSU is struggling at 3-4. But rivalries are always fun, and this is a big one inside the ACC.

This is also an important game for Florida State head coach Mike Norvell, who is feeling the pressure this season as the school is also searching for a new athletic director.

A win for Norvell could help cool down his seat a bit. Clemson and Dabo Swinney, meanwhile, is looking for his team to rebound after losing at home to Virginia Tech last week.

No. 2 Ohio State at USC: 7:30 p.m. on NBC

This game looks a lot more intriguing than it did a few weeks ago. Ohio State will start either Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair at quarterback in-place for an injured Julian Sayin. How the Buckeyes offense looks with a backup quarterback under center remains to be seen.

USC, meanwhile, was held to just seven points on the road against Wisconsin. But Ohio State is 6-1 and USC is 6-2, so whoever wins this one could set themselves up for a trip to the Big Ten title game against UCLA. quite intriguing

Oregon State at Fresno State: 11 p.m. ET on USA Network

If you haven't watched Oregon State wide receiver Jesse Legree play yet, this is a great opportunity to do so. The true freshman leads the nation in receiving yards with 1,040 yards and 14 touchdowns so far this season.

This game is a pretty important one in determining which team goes to the Pac-12 title game, as well.

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