Michigan State at No. 1 Ohio State
2:30 p.m., WLS-Ch. 7
Spartans coach Mark Dantonio was the architect of Ohio State’s 2002 national championship defense. Now can he devise a plan to beat the Buckeyes?
No. 14 Florida at No. 8 Kentucky
2:30 p.m., WBBM-Ch. 2
If Kentucky wins, give an assist to Las Vegas. “Florida’s a seven-point favorite, and we just beat the No. 1 team (LSU) in the nation?” Wildcats coach Rich Brooks asked. Not true. The spread is merely 6 1/2 .
No. 13 USC at Notre Dame
2:30 p.m., WMAQ-Ch. 5
Trojans quarterback John David Booty’s return from an injured finger is big, but linebacker Brian Cushing’s return from a sprained ankle could be huge. “I’m playing, no doubt,” Cushing said.
No. 24 Michigan at Illinois
7 p.m., WLS-Ch. 7
If Mike Hart can’t go, the backup tailback could be Jim Potempa, a 5-foot-6-inch, 171-pound walk-on from Mundelein. Now that I would like to see.
No. 18 Auburn at No. 5 LSU
8 p.m., ESPN
LSU star receiver Early Doucet did not return from a groin injury as early as Tigers fans had hoped. But he is expected to suit up Saturday.
Teddy Greenstein
