By Katy Galimberti, AccuWeather staff writer
November 23,2017, 1:33:39PM,EST
The final week of the regular college football season is here with plenty of rivalry bragging rights and playoff bids at stake.
College GameDay will set up in Auburn, Alabama, as the Tigers take on the Crimson Tide for a major SEC battle.
The Apple Cup, featuring Washington State and Washington, pits two ranked teams against each other in a Pac-12 battle.
And of course, it wouldn't be rivalry week without a showdown between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines.
Take a look at the forecasts for this week's slate of pivotal college football games:
No. 2 Miami at Pittsburgh - Friday, 12 p.m. EST
The Hurricanes will take on ACC foe Pittsburgh this week and try to stay undefeated with a playoff berth on the line.
A chilly but dry and sunny day is in store at Heinz Field on Black Friday. Highs will rise to the mid-40s by kickoff.
Light winds won't have an impact on play. Temperatures will hover in the mid-40s throughout the game.
Baylor at No. 12 TCU - Friday, 12 p.m. EST
The Baylor Bears will travel to Fort Worth on Black Friday to play TCU.
It will be mostly sunny with a temperatures in the mid-60s by kickoff.
Temperatures will rise during the game, hitting above the 75-degree Fehrenheit mark by the fourth quarter.
South Florida at No. 15 UCF - Friday, 3:30 p.m. EST
This pivotal AAC matchup between the Bulls and Knights on Friday will decide who plays Memphis in the championship game next weekend.
A few showers or thunderstorms could impact pregame warmups, potentially leading to a delay. Rain could lead to slippery field conditions for the rest of the game.
However, by the time the game gets doing, the sky will be mostly cloudy. The high will hover in the mid-70s for the start of the game.
No. 7 Georgia at Georgia Tech - Saturday, 12 p.m. EST
In-state rivals Georgia and Georgia Tech will square off on Saturday with the Yellow Jackets looking for a major upset.
Conditions will be dry and favorable in Atlanta with a high near 60 by kickoff. Temperatures will rise into the mid-60s during the game.
Light winds shouldn't impact play.
No. 9 Ohio State at Michigan - Saturday, 12 p.m. EST
Ohio State is looking for their sixth straight win in "The Game" as they travel to Ann Arbor on Saturday.
It will be a dry, seasonable day with highs in the mid-40s throughout the game and a mix of sun and clouds. However, cross winds up to 25 mph will drag AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures down to the 30s.
The winds could impact kicking and passing play at times.
No. 1 Alabama at No. 6 Auburn - Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST
College GameDay will set up at the Iron Bowl this weekend for a major SEC showdown.
Fans heading to watch GameDay in person will start off with temperatures in the upper 40s during the early morning hours, with a high near 60 by noon.
Dry conditions will persist as temperatures during the game will hover in the mid-60s at kickoff and fall to the mid-50s by the fourth quarter.
Light winds up to 12 mph won't have a major impact on play.
No 5. Wisconsin at Minnesota - Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST
Wisconsin will try to stay undefeated this week with win against the Golden Gophers in Minneapolis with Paul Bunyan's Axe on the line.
Sunny and dry weather will greet fans at TCF Bank Stadium. A high in the mid-30s is in store by kickoff. However, winds will keep RealFeel temperatures in the 20s.
Winds up to 16 mph will gust at times.
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No. 10 Penn State at Maryland - Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST
The Terrapins will take on the Nittany Lions at home in a Big 10 East matchup.
Highs will be in the 60s by kickoff in College Park on Saturday with a partly sunny sky overhead.
Temperatures will fall to the low 50s by the end of the game. Light winds won't impact play.
West Virginia at No. 4 Oklahoma - 3:45 p.m. EST
The Sooners host the Mountaineers this weekend as they try to stay in the playoff committee's top four teams.
A mild, dry day is in store in Norman with a high in the mid-60s by kickoff. RealFeel temperatures will drop to the mid-50s by the end of the game as wind gusts up to 16 mph kick up.
No. 3 Clemson at No. 24 South Carolina - Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST
Palmetto state rivals will square off in Columbia this weekend as Clemson looks to hold onto a playoff spot.
Clear, sunny conditions are in store. Tailgaters will see highs in the upper 60s for much of the afternoon before the mercury falls near the 55-degree Fahrenheit mark by kickoff.
No. 8 Notre Dame at No. 21 Stanford - Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
The Fighting Irish will make their way to Palo Alto this week to take on the Stanford Cardinal.
It will be mostly dry for the matchup on Saturday with a mix of sun and clouds. Fans tailgating in the afternoon will enjoy highs in the 70s.
At kickoff, the temperature will fall to the upper 60s, hovering near 65 F throughout the game.
No. 13 Washington State at No. 7 Washington - 8 p.m. EST
The Apple Cup features two ranked teams this year as the Cougars travel to Seattle to take on the Huskies.
It will be a soggy game on Saturday with periods of rain throughout the day. Rain could be heavy at times in the evening, making for slippery field conditions.
The high at kickoff will reach into the low 50s with RealFeel temperatures settling in the low 40s during the game.
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