Aidan Hutchinson to Make Week 12 Picks on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’
The upcoming Week 12 of the college football season features Aidan Hutchinson, a notable former Michigan All-American, joining ESPN’s “College GameDay.” This week marks a critical point in the regular season, with several ranked teams squaring off.
Key Matchups in Week 12
Headlining the matchups is the intense rivalry game between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 15 Michigan. Ohio State is on track for a spot in the College Football Playoff but needs to secure a victory against their rivals, the Wolverines. A loss could jeopardize their top seed.
For Michigan, a win not only keeps their playoff hopes alive but also extends their current four-game winning streak against Ohio State. Historically, Ohio State had dominated the rivalry, winning the previous eight matchups.
Other Notable Games
- No. 10 Alabama vs. Auburn: Alabama is the last at-large team in playoff contention. A loss in the Iron Bowl would eliminate their chances.
- Miami (FL) vs. No. 23 Pittsburgh: Miami needs a victory to stay in playoff consideration. A loss would end their hopes.
- Oklahoma vs. LSU: Oklahoma also faces elimination if they do not secure a victory at home against LSU.
- Tulane vs. Charlotte: Tulane is the only non-power-conference team remaining in the playoff picture, facing a struggling Charlotte team.
Predictions from the “GameDay” Crew
The “GameDay” panel shared their predictions for several matchups:
| Matchup | Desmond Howard | Nick Saban | Pat McAfee | Aidan Hutchinson | Kirk Herbstreit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 12 Miami (FL) at No. 22 Pittsburgh | Miami | Miami | Pittsburgh | Miami | Miami |
| Virginia Tech at No. 18 Virginia | Virginia | Virginia | Virginia | Virginia | Virginia |
| No. 21 SMU at California | SMU | California | SMU | SMU | SMU |
| Clemson at South Carolina | Clemson | South Carolina | South Carolina | South Carolina | Clemson |
| No. 6 Oregon at Washington | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon |
| No. 14 Vanderbilt at No. 19 Tennessee | Tennessee | Tennessee | Vanderbilt | Vanderbilt | Tennessee |
| No. 10 Alabama at Auburn | Alabama | Alabama | Alabama | Alabama | No pick |
| No. 1 Ohio State at No. 15 Michigan | Michigan | Ohio State | Ohio State | Michigan | Ohio State |
As the regular season culminates, Aidan Hutchinson’s presence on “College GameDay” highlights the excitement surrounding these key college football matchups.
