2016 College Football Picks & Predictions – Top Conference Games: Rivalries are part of what makes college football great, and some of the best rivalries in the sport are between conference foes. After all, conference opponents usually meet year in and year out, and the intensity is felt on the field between the players and coaches and even among the fans in the stands. Plus, any team that plans on competing for a national title must first take care of business in its own conference. Throw in the fact that many of these big conference showdowns take place later in the year, and the stakes are elevated even further. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the biggest conference matchups for the 2016 college football season.
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2016 College Football Picks & Predictions: Top Conference Games
- Alabama Crimson Tide at LSU Tigers
Despite Alabama’s current five-game winning streak in this rivalry, this matchup always seems to have a ton at stake. The winner will likely have the inside track to win the SEC West and contend for a spot in the College Football Playoff. There is always a ton of defensive talent on display in this matchup, and LSU RB Leonard Fournette could potentially wrap up the Heisman Trophy if he runs the Tigers to a win.
- Clemson Tigers at Florida State Seminoles
There are two teams in the ACC with a solid chance of making the College Football Playoff. Unfortunately for Clemson and Florida State, both reside in the Atlantic Division. An October 29 meeting between the Tigers and Seminoles will likely decide the division, and there is also a good chance that the winner will have a chance have a shot at an undefeated season and a spot in the playoff. Clemson QB Deshaun Watson and Florida State RB Dalvin Cook could also use a big performance to solidify themselves as a Heisman frontrunner heading into the final month of the season.
- Alabama Crimson Tide at Ole Miss Rebels
A few years ago, this matchup wouldn’t have moved the needle much. However, the Rebels have come alive as a program, and more importantly, they have knocked off the Crimson Tide in each of the last two seasons. Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly is exactly the type of dual-threat quarterback that has given Alabama’s defense trouble in the past, and the Rebels will have plenty of confidence after back-to-back wins over the Crimson Tide. This September matchup could have long-reaching implications in the SEC.
- Michigan Wolverines at Ohio State Buckeyes
Despite the Buckeyes running over the Wolverines in Ann Arbor last year, it is clear that the rivalry is poised to regain plenty of luster now that Jim Harbaugh is the head coach of Michigan. One of these two teams is likely to win the Big Ten, and their head-to-head showdown could end up deciding which team that is. Ohio State is at home, but after last year’s roster was ravaged by the NFL departures, Michigan could have a golden opportunity to knock of its biggest rival and cement its own status as a playoff contender.
- Oklahoma State Cowboys at Oklahoma Sooners
With Baylor’s program in disarray and TCU replacing some valuable members of its offense, Oklahoma State is looking like the biggest hurdle the Sooners could face in the Big 12. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that these two teams are also in-state rivals that meet in the final week of the regular season. The game could end up deciding the conference title, and at the very least, the Cowboys will likely have a chance to play the role of spoiler in a big way. Expect a high-scoring shootout with plenty at stake.
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