Thu Oct 31 13:00:00 UTC 2024: ## This Week in College Football: Big Ten Showdowns, ACC Title Hopes, and More

**This week in college football features several key matchups, including big-time clashes in the Big Ten, ACC title aspirations, and high stakes across the country.**

**Big Ten:**
* **Penn State vs. Ohio State:** No. 3 Penn State and No. 4 Ohio State face off in a battle for the Big Ten title. Penn State is undefeated, but quarterback Drew Allar’s status is uncertain after an injury last week.
* **Oregon vs. Michigan:** No. 1 Oregon heads to Ann Arbor to face defending national champion Michigan.

**ACC:**
* **Pitt vs. SMU:** No. 18 Pitt and No. 20 SMU, both with ACC championship hopes, look to continue their surprising seasons.
* **Duke vs. Miami:** Duke coach Manny Diaz returns to Miami to face the Hurricanes, who he coached for three seasons.
* **Clemson’s November Test:** Clemson has won six straight and faces a tough schedule in November, including road games at Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh.

**Other Key Matchups:**
* **Georgia vs. Florida:** No. 2 Georgia looks to stay in the playoff hunt against Florida in their annual meeting.
* **Texas A&M vs. South Carolina:** Texas A&M remains the last undefeated team in the SEC and will try to keep that going against South Carolina.
* **Iowa State vs. Texas Tech:** Iowa State, aiming for their first 8-0 start, takes on Texas Tech.

**Beyond the Field:**
* **Balotelli’s Return:** Mario Balotelli, the controversial former star striker, is back in Serie A with Genoa.
* **Valencia’s Focus Shifts:** Valencia is putting its focus on aiding victims of recent floods in Spain, taking a backseat to its struggles on the pitch.

**Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as we head into another week of thrilling college football action!**

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