College football Week 12 odds, picks, tips: Washington-Oregon State Heisman Trophy race - ESPN

Week 12 of the college football season is finally here, and it features a slate full of important games that might change conference championship races around the nation. There are a number of ranked vs. ranked matchups this week, including two in the Pac-12. No. 22 Utah faces a gritty No. 17 Arizona team that has surprised many under Jedd Fisch. In the primetime slot, Heisman candidate Michael Penix Jr. and the Washington Huskies take on DJ Uiagalelei and the No. 10 Oregon State Beavers on ABC at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Huskies enter Saturday night in a rare underdog spot, despite being undefeated and claiming a win over Oregon. Will they be able to keep the momentum rolling heading as the Pac-12 Championship game draws closer? Elsewhere in the SEC, the Georgia Bulldogs fresh off reclaiming the top spot in the College Football Playoff rankings after a dominant win over No. 13 OIe Miss Rebels in Week 11, take on Joe Milton III and the No. 18 Tennessee Volunteers. And in the Big-12, No 21. Kansas State and No. 25 Kansas battle in Lawrence.

Matt Barrie, Matt Miller, Kevin Haswell and Kevin Pulsifer have got you covered with everything you need to know to make the smartest wagering decision for Week 12 of the college football season.

Matt Miller: I think a lot of people will say Georgia-- and I get that they're the top dog (pun intended) until someone beats them — but I'm going with Michigan. The Wolverines are the most complete team in the nation, with an elite rushing attack, a very efficient passing game and a defense suited to match up with any offense in the league. Now we do have to see them against Ohio State and my opinion could change by then, but right now I think Michigan is the best team I've seen.

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