Week 11 game previews: Josh Pate predicts marquee matchups in college football

Week 11 game previews: Josh Pate predicts marquee matchups in college football

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Josh Pate's College Football Show previewed three key matchups for the upcoming weekend. The first game discussed was LSU at Alabama, marking the beginning of the post-Brian Kelly era for LSU, with Frank Wilson stepping in as interim head coach. Despite the challenges of facing a top-four team at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Pate emphasized that LSU is expected to show significant fight, driven by the players' support for Wilson.

In the Big 12, BYU will face Texas Tech. Texas Tech is playing its sixth consecutive game, while BYU is coming off a bye. Pate predicts Texas Tech will win, suggesting that BYU's lack of familiarity with certain game situations, especially with freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier, could lead to a decisive victory for the Red Raiders if they exploit these moments.

The final game previewed was Oregon at Iowa in the Big Ten. Oregon faces a challenging environment at Kinnick Stadium, with Pate noting that the Ducks must adapt to Iowa’s

Originally by Griffin McVeighon November 5, 2025
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