CBS Sports Network Continuing Coverage from 2024 college football The season features five games for Week 13, with just one weekday game before a Saturday quadruple header. The week begins with MACtion Tuesday night as Akron travels to Kent State. It will be the third consecutive midweek match for both teams, who have not seen the spotlight on Saturday since late October.
After a three-day break, coverage returns Saturday afternoon with a crucial Conference USA clash between Sam Houston and Jacksonville State. The Bearcats and Gamecocks have their eyes set on the conference crown, with this game serving as a huge stepping stone toward that point.
Viewers will get their Mountain West fix Saturday as the rest of the CBS Sports Network slate delivers an MWC triple feature. Notably, Boise State is in action at 7 p.m. ET with a road game at Wyoming as the Broncos look to continue their outstanding season. In the nightcap, Colorado State will try to protect its unblemished conference record against Fresno State.
CBS Sports Network will be with you every step of the way once the Week 13 games begin. In the meantime, find out the news, storylines, betting odds and more for each match.
All times Eastern | Odds via SportsLine consensus
Sam Houston at Jacksonville State
Date: Saturday November 23 | Time: 12 p.m.
Location: AmFirst Stadium — Jacksonville, Alabama
TV: CBS Sports Network (Channel search)
Live broadcast: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports app (Free)
Spread: Jacksonville State -6 | Will the Gamecocks cover? Check SportsLine’s Week 13 projections here
This game has major implications on the Conference USA race. Jacksonville State remains undefeated in league play with a solid 6-0 record and is closing in on its first C-USA championship game appearance in program history, while Sam Houston currently sits in third place – the Bearkats have the same 5-1 conference record as Western Kentucky, but lost the head-to-head matchup – in the midst of a miraculous turnaround season. This is the same Sam Houston team that went 3-9 last season, with two C-USA wins, in its first year as an FBS program. In fact, Jacksonville State and Sam Houston both made the transition from the FCS last season, so the fact that two recent transplants are in this position is impressive. Whichever team wins will advance to the playoffs.
San Diego State at Utah State
Date: Saturday November 23 | Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Maverik Stadium — Logan, Utah
TV: CBS Sports Network (Channel search)
Live broadcast: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports app (Free)
Spread: Utah State -4 | Will the Aggies cover? Check SportsLine’s Week 13 projections here
San Diego State has struggled as of late, largely due to a brutal schedule. The Aztecs are on a four-game losing streak. Three of those games came against teams ranked in the latest AP Top 25, including a head-to-head matchup against College Football Playoff contender Boise State. That skid has all but knocked San Diego State out of the bowl race, but there’s still pride to play for, and the schedule is opening up a bit in the final two weeks. Utah State has taken its share of hits this season. The Aggies share an identical 3-7 record with the Aztecs, although they have won two of their last three games to build some late-year momentum. There could be some fireworks in this matchup: San Diego State and Utah State are allowing a combined 67.4 points per game.
Boise State Wyoming
Date: Saturday November 23 | Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: War Memorial Stadium — Laramie, Wyoming
TV: CBS Sports Network (Channel search)
Live broadcast: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports app (Free)
Spread: Boise State -22.5 | Will the Broncos cover? Check SportsLine’s Week 13 projections here
Boise State has been pretty dominant this year, and they are a heavy favorite as they take on Wyoming. The Broncos have endured some tough tests recently as they continue their journey to the Mountain West championship game — and perhaps even beyond. After winning three of its first four MWC games by at least 21 points, Boise State was put on the brink against a now 3-8 Nevada team in Week 11, escaping with a close victory from 28-21. Then, last Saturday, the Broncos trailed San Jose State 21-14 early in the third quarter before scoring 28 unanswered points to pull away late. So Boise State can’t take anything for granted, even though Wyoming is 2-8 on the year with just one win since early October.
Colorado State at Fresno State
Date: Saturday November 23 | Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
Location: Valley Children’s Stadium — Fresno, California
TV: CBS Sports Network (Channel search)
Live broadcast: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports app (Free)
Spread: Fresno State -3 | Will the Bulldogs cover? Check SportsLine’s Week 13 projections here
This is Colorado State’s biggest remaining test on the road to the MWC championship game. Ranked programs like Boise State and even UNLV have stolen the spotlight, but the Rams are quietly 5-0 in conference play and haven’t lost in over a month after a lackluster 2-3 start to the year. Granted, they’ve only faced one team with a winning record during their five-game winning streak — and that won’t change when they face Fresno State — but there’s something to be said for management business in the midst of a chaotic year. . As for Fresno State, the Bulldogs, at 5-5, are one win away from bowl eligibility. Although they have been for almost a month now after beating San Jose State on October 26 before suffering back-to-back (bad) losses to Hawaii and Air Force.