College Football Week 12 Preview: Best Games to Watch this Weekend

The college football regular season is winding down, but there are still more than a handful of pivotal matchups left on the schedule.

Several of those games are on the upcoming Week 12 slate, and a few of the contests could help decide if certain premier squads make it into the College Football Playoff.

Let's take a look at the best games to watch this weekend, with odds via DraftKings Sportsbook as of Nov. 13.

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No. 18 Michigan @ Northwestern (noon, FOX)

Point spread: Michigan -10.5 (Michigan favored to win by more than 10.5 points, otherwise Northwestern covers)
Moneyline: Michigan -425 favorite to win; Northwestern +330 underdog to win
Total Over/Under: 41.5 points scored by both teams combined

What to know: The 7-2 Wolverines have won three straight since losing to USC. Northwestern, at 5-4, comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak. While Michigan has the better outright record, Northwestern does have a big win over Penn State and was able to keep it close for one half in its 38-17 loss to USC.

No. 9 Notre Dame @ No. 22 Pittsburgh (noon, ABC)

Point spread: Notre Dame -12.5 (Notre Dame favored to win by more than 12.5 points, otherwise Pittsburgh covers)
Moneyline: Notre Dame -485 favorite to win; Pittsburgh +370 underdog to win
Total Over/Under: 54.5 points scored by both teams combined

What to know: Notre Dame dropped its first two games of the season but is now on a seven-game winning streak since those early losses. The Irish's offense and defense both rank top 20 in the country. Pitt comes into