Iowa State will head to Waco, Texas to take on Baylor Saturday morning (11:00 a.m., FS1). Following a crucial 51-49 win over Oklahoma State last weekend, the Cyclones hope to carry that momentum into Week 10 and improve their position in the Big 12 standings.

As the conference championship race heats up, several matchups could shake up the standings and impact Iowa State's path forward. From rivalry showdowns to potential upsets, this weekend features plenty of storylines worth following.

Here are a few games we think you should keep an eye on in Week 10:

No. 9 BYU Cougars (7-1) at No. 3 Utah Utes (8-0)

Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT

Time: 11 a.m. CDT

TV: ABC

No. 3 Utah hosts No. 9 BYU in the Holy War matchup on Saturday. This rivalry game could preview what the Big 12 Championship might look like. The Utes enter the matchup with a perfect 8-0 record this season, winning several games by double digits and establishing commanding leads early. BYU, meanwhile, has struggled in recent weeks, narrowly defeating Notre Dame 28-24, suffering a stunning 39-31 double-overtime loss to UCF, and earning a one-touchdown victory over Arizona State. This matchup is pivotal for the Cougars as they look to remain in postseason contention and prove they can compete with the conference's top teams. I think this game will be an exciting way to kick off Saturday's Big 12 slate for fans and neutral viewers alike.

No. 1 Miami Hurricanes (8-0) at No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish(7-1)

Location: Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN 

Time: 6:30 p.m. CDT 

TV: NBC

No. 1 Miami looks to protect its undefeated record this weekend as it travels to face Notre Dame. The Hurricanes announced that star wide receiver Malachi Toney suffered a high-ankle sprain during practice this week and underwent surgery. His absence will leave a significant gap in Miami's offense, forcing other playmakers to step up and create more opportunities downfield.  Meanwhile, Notre Dame is looking to bounce back after a loss to BYU last weekend. The Fighting Irish will have an opportunity to make a statement against the nation's top-ranked team and get back on track.

No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (7-1) at No. 10 Ole Miss Rebels (6-2)

Location: Hollingsworth Field in Oxford, MS

Time: 6:30 p.m. CDT

TV: ABC

No. 2 Georgia travels to Oxford to take on No. 10 Ole Miss in hopes of avenging last season's upset loss, which cost the Bulldogs an opportunity to compete for a national championship. Both teams are looking to strengthen their College Football Playoff chances and keep their championship hopes alive. Ole Miss has the chance to prove again that it can compete with the nation's top teams. 

Michigan State Spartans (2-6) at Michigan Wolverines (5-3)

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

Time: 6:30 p.m. CDT

TV: NBC

Another rivalry game is on the schedule this weekend, this time in the Big Ten, as the Michigan Wolverines take on the Michigan State Spartans. Although Michigan has not had the season it expected following several turbulent seasons, this rivalry matchup still means plenty to its fan base. The Wolverines enter the game 5-3 overall, while Michigan State sits at 2-6, making Michigan the favorite to come away with the win and improve its bowl eligibility outlook. The Spartans will need to find some offensive consistency if they hope to pull off an upset against their in-state rival.

Final Thoughts

The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season were released this week with Miami and Georgia at the top, but Utah is still in the race. Week 10 has a lot of interesting matchups to keep an eye on as the race to the playoffs continues.