Compared to last week’s slate, college football’s Week 4 lineup looks somewhat less promising with just two Top 25 clashes.
Yes, we know, sometimes those are the weeks that produce the biggest surprises. The possibility does exist for some shockers, seemingly more so this year with several top teams showing early vulnerability.
Keep in mind, therefore, that there almost certainly will be other games not listed here that produce exciting moments and fantastic finishes. But we’ll offer up these five as Saturday’s top candidates, selected for long-term importance as well as entertainment potential. They include the aforementioned Top 25 showdowns, a couple of power-conference encounters, and a long-standing Metroplex rivalry.