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College Football 2019: Most Interesting Spreads for Week 13

By Shawn Spencer

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 14: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a pass in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 14: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a pass in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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Though Clemson will have a bye week, there are still plenty of interesting games to watch during Week 13 of the College Football season.

The No. 3-ranked Clemson Tigers will have their second bye week of the season this week, but that won’t stop Tiger fans from tuning in to watch College Football.

Clemson is in the midst of a run to the College Football Playoff- which would be the Tigers’ fifth-straight appearance in the playoff- and there are several games to watch in the scope of that run.

Here’s a look at some of the most interesting spreads, courtesy of the Action Network, for the College Football games Tiger fans will be watching during Week 13.

Penn State at Ohio State (-18)

Ohio State is ranked No. 2 in the nation and Penn State is coming off a less-than-impressive performance against Indiana. The Nittany Lions were beaten by Minnesota on the road two weeks ago and need this win to stay relevant in terms of the College Football Playoff.

The Buckeyes have blown out the past few opponents and they’re looking like one of the most complete teams in College Football. Justin Fields should have a field day against that slow Nittany Lions defense, but perhaps Penn State has enough magic to reel off a huge upset on the road? Either way, it should be worth watching.

Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech (-3)

Virginia Tech is a 3-point favorite at home against Pittsburgh. The Hokies were left out of the new CFB Playoff rankings this week, but control their own destiny in terms of the ACC Coastal.

If Virginia Tech wins, the ACC Coastal would be decided next week in the matchup against Virginia with the winner advancing to the conference title game. If Pitt wins, there are 30-plus crazy scenarios for what can happen next in terms of the coastal division.

Texas A&M at Georgia (-14.5)

Though Texas A&M is ranked inside the AP top-25, the Aggies aren’t inside the CFB Playoff rankings. The Bulldogs have to win-out, most likely, to have a chance at the playoff and that continues this week against Texas A&M.

Georgia is a two-touchdown favorite at home, but the Aggies are playing better as of late. Could this be an upset or have the Bulldogs learned their lesson from earlier in the season?

Texas at Baylor (-4)

Though this game has no bearing on the CFB Playoff, it could have a bearing on Oklahoma’s trek to the playoff. The Sooners need quality wins and they had a nice come-from-behind victory against Baylor last week.

Oklahoma is likely to play Baylor again in the Big 12 Championship game, but Texas could make things interesting with a win Saturday and throw a wrench in Oklahoma’s hopes for another resume-building victory.

Next. Projecting Clemson's ACC Championship opponent. dark

Other Noteworthy Spreads:

  • Alabama is a massive 57-point favorite vs. Western Carolina
  • Notre Dame is a 19-point favorite vs. Boston College
  • Navy is a 3-point favorite vs. SMU
  • LSU is a 43.5-point favorite vs. Arkansas
  • Oregon is a 14.5-point favorite vs. Arizona State
  • Oklahoma is a 17.5-point favorite vs. TCU
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