Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's study guide for Week 6 of college football

The 2024 college football season has and will continue to be one that will go down in the history books. 

That being said, there's a lot of discussion that goes on between myself and the fine people at FOX Sports every week as we plan our production for Big Noon Kickoff. Every Sunday night, I reflect on what transpired the day before, and send out a lengthy email to producers, researchers, and my colleagues on air about my thoughts on what happened as well as what's notable in the following week.     

I've decided to peel back the curtain and share those thoughts with you all, because everyone should rejoice in the splendor that is college football. 

This week, eight ranked teams will be on the road against unranked opponents, and only one ranked vs ranked matchup is taking place— with ninth ranked Missouri taking on No. 25 Texas A&M in College Station. All teams ranked in the top 10 of the AP poll play games this weekend, and 18 of the top 25 have action as well.

So without further ado, let's dive into my thoughts for Week 6.

Oregon is hosting Michigan State this Saturday, a week before what should be the Big Ten game of the year at Autzen against Ohio State. The Ducks have held three of their four opponents to 14 points or less, and have scored at least 34 points in their last three.

Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles has a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 5-to-8 and is completing just 56% of his passes, as he and head coach Jonathan Smith take on their old "Civil War" rivals. I'm curious to see how dominant Dan Lanning's team looks a week out before a huge matchup. 

For the first time since 1945, both Navy and Army are 4-0. The Midshipmen are hosting the Air Force in a rivalry game while the Black Knights are