College football preview: Big matchups and storylines ahead of Rivalry Week - ESPN

What's on the line in Week 14? Well, it's Rivalry Week and the final week of the regular season, so tensions are sure to be high with conference championships just right around the corner.

No. 3 Texas takes on No. 20 Texas A&M in a conference matchup that has quite a bit at stake. As the Longhorns look for a spot in the SEC title game, can they execute in the red zone at Kyle Field on Saturday?

The Big 12 enters the week with a four-way tie at the top of the conference standings. Nine teams still have a chance at reaching the Big 12 title game — what are the scenarios for each?

Our college football experts preview big games and storylines ahead of the Week 14 slate.

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Texas at Texas A&M (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC)

Considering Texas A&M can play its way into the SEC title game with a win against Texas and would surely be eliminated from playoff consideration with a loss, it has got to be the Longhorns vs. Aggies. A&M can still earn the No. 2 seed. There isn't another team playing in a rivalry game with such a broad range of possibilities. Then there's the stakes for Texas.

It is two wins away from the No. 2 seed, but if it doesn't reach the SEC title game, that would no longer be in play. Assuming Texas falls lower than No. 5 if it loses to A&M — which is a safe assumption — the Longhorns would be in line for a difficult first-round matchup. No matter how this game finishes, it will impact the playoff field. — Kyle Bonagura

Arizona State at Arizona (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET)

The matchup between Arizona State and Arizona has CFP implications for only one team, but that does not make this game any less important. The Sun Devils have to win