A look at Saturday's state, regional, and national college football schedule
AREA
1 p.m., Central State at Fort Valley State (homecoming)
Central State’s Central Georgians: DB Travion Searcy, Southwest, Jr.; LB Ethan Ellington, Howard, Fr.;
3 p.m., GMC JC vs. Louisburg (N.C.) at Brookland-Cayce HS, Columbia, SC
4 p.m., Samford at Mercer, ESPN+
SoCon leader Mercer welcomes Samford, Maconite Hatcher (Samford release)
Samford’s Central Georgians: WR Preston Bird, Veterans; CB Malik Thornton, Putnam County; OL Web Davidson, Tattnall; WR Brice Whitley, ACE.
5 p.m., Central Georgia Tech at Andrew College
STATE
12 p.m., Kentucky at 12 Georgia
Georgia defense looks to replicate success stopping the run against 'physical' Kentucky team
3:30 p.m. | James Madison at Georgia State | ESPN+
TOP 25
Top-ranked Ohio State returns to Ohio Stadium for Big Ten clash with Minnesota
No. 3 Miami could strengthen playoff resume with a win at No. 18 Florida State
No. 5 Oklahoma breaks in backup QB, looks to stay sharp against struggling Kent State
No. 6 Texas A&M looks to remain undefeated against Mississippi State
No. 7 Penn State looks to rebound against winless UCLA after double-overtime loss
Buckle up: No. 9 Texas begins daunting stretch away from home against Florida in the Swamp
No. 10 Alabama says it’s more about handling success against 16th-ranked Vanderbilt
No. 11 Texas Tech (4-0) at Houston (4-0), 7 p.m.
No. 14 Iowa St. (5-0) at Cincinnati (3-1), Noon
No. 20 Michigan (3-1) vs. Wisconsin (2-2), Noon
No. 21 Notre Dame is relying on a high-scoring offense to get back into the playoff picture
No. 22 Illinois (4-1) at Purdue (2-2), Noon
No. 24 Virginia (4-1) at Louisville (4-0), 3:30 p.m.
NATIONAL
Vanderbilt faces biggest challenge yet against No. 10 Alabama in SEC showdown
No. 3 Miami’s visit to No. 18 Florida State headlines ACC slate; Swinney vs. Belichick on undercard
Big Ten slate has Maryland hosting Washington and Minnesota visiting No. 1 Ohio State
Big 12 takes 4 undefeated teams into October, No. 11 Texas Tech or Houston will lose for 1st time
Kansas State offense should be as healthy as it's been all season at Baylor
Cougars expecting shorthanded Mountaineers to bring their best in first-ever trip to Provo
After emotional win, Illinois must guard against Purdue letdown
THE FBS SCHEDULE
12 p.m. | Kentucky at No. 12 Georgia | ABC
12 p.m. | No. 14 Iowa State at Cincinnati | ESPN2
12 p.m. | Wisconsin at No. 20 Michigan | FOX
12 p.m. | No. 22 Illinois at Purdue | Big Ten Network
12 p.m. | Boston College at Pitt | ACC Network
12 p.m. | Clemson at North Carolina | ESPN
12 p.m. | Kansas State at Baylor | ESPN+
12 p.m. | Air Force at Navy | CBS/Paramount+
12 p.m. | Army at UAB | ESPNU
12 p.m. | Ohio at Ball State | CBSSN
1 p.m. | Wake Forest at Virginia Tech | The CW Network
1 p.m. | UTSA at Temple | ESPN+
2 p.m. | Campbell at NC State | ESPN+/ACC Extra
2:30 p.m. | Western Michigan at UMass | ESPN+
3 p.m. | Oklahoma State at Arizona | TNT/truTV/HBO Max
3:30 p.m. | No. 7 Penn State at UCLA | CBS
3:30 p.m. | No. 9 Texas at Florida | ESPN
3:30 p.m. | No. 16 Vanderbilt at No. 10 Alabama | ABC
3:30 p.m. | Boise State at No. 21 Notre Dame | NBC/Peacock
3:30 p.m. | No. 24 Virginia at Louisville | ESPN2
3:30 p.m. | Washington at Maryland | Big Ten Network
3:30 p.m. | UL Monroe at Northwestern | Big Ten Network
3:30 p.m. | Oregon State at Appalachian State | ESPN+
3:30 p.m. | Syracuse at SMU | ACC Network
3:30 p.m. | Florida International at UConn | CBSSN
3:30 p.m. | James Madison at Georgia State | ESPN+
3:30 p.m. | Central Michigan at Akron | ESPN+
3:30 p.m. | Eastern Michigan at Buffalo | ESPN+
3:30 p.m. | Miami (Ohio) at Northern Illinois | ESPN+
4 p.m. | Kent State at No. 5 Oklahoma | SEC Network
4 p.m. | Michigan State at Nebraska | FS1
4 p.m. | Texas State at Arkansas State | ESPNU
6 p.m. | Coastal Carolina at Old Dominion | ESPN+
7 p.m. | No. 11 Texas Tech at Houston | ESPN
7 p.m. | UNLV at Wyoming | CBSSN
7 p.m. | South Alabama at Troy | ESPN+
7 p.m. | Florida Atlantic at Rice | ESPN+
7:30 p.m. | Minnesota at No. 1 Ohio State | NBC/Peacock
7:30 p.m. | No. 3 Miami (Fla.) at No. 18 Florida State | ABC
7:30 p.m. | Mississippi State at No. 6 Texas A&M | SEC Network
7:30 p.m. | Colorado at TCU | FOX
7:30 p.m. | Kansas at UCF | ESPN2
8 p.m. | Tulsa at Memphis | ESPNU
10:30 p.m. | Duke at Cal | ESPN
10:30 p.m. | Nevada at Fresno State | CBSSN