Looking ahead to this week's important college football matchups

Looking ahead to this week’s important college football matchups

West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard sets up to pass under pressure from Texas linebacker Malik Jefferson during their game Saturday.

By David Wharton

Staff Writer

Nov. 13, 2016 3:35 PM PT

Three thoughts for the coming week:

There was a time when Louisville-Houston looked like a huge matchup. Not anymore, but the College Football Playoff No. 6 Cardinals will probably need a convincing win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
No. 11 Oklahoma and No. 16 West Virginia meet in Morgantown, WVa., to decide which Big 12 team still has an outside shot at the national title.
This hasn’t been a great season for the Pac-12 power establishment, but this Saturday brings together two pleasant surprises, No. 12 Colorado and No. 23 Washington State.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

Looking ahead to this week’s important college football matchups

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