Week 14 game previews: Josh Pate predicts marquee matchups in college football

The final weekend of the college football regular season is set to feature significant rivalry games with potential impacts on the College Football Playoff. Analyst Josh Pate previewed four key matchups, offering predictions for each.

In the Ohio State vs. Michigan game, Pate highlighted the historical importance of rushing yards, noting that the team with more rushing yards has won every matchup since 2001. Despite this trend, Pate predicts Michigan will extend its winning streak in the rivalry to five games.

Alabama will face Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium in the Iron Bowl, a game crucial for Alabama's playoff hopes. Pate predicts Alabama will overcome its struggles at the venue to secure a victory and remain in playoff contention.

In the Texas A&M vs. Texas matchup, Pate forecasts a win for Texas A&M, which would send the Aggies to the SEC Championship game for the first time since joining the conference in 2012. This prediction goes against the result of last season's game, where