Point spreads are determined by a variety of things -- none of which are actually something as subjective as "respect." That acknowledged, Purdue being a 2.5-point underdog at home on Friday, according to FanDuel Sportsbook,

A premier showdown is scheduled at Mackey Arena on Friday, as No. 13 Purdue hosts No. 2 Alabama. Information on how to watch, listen, key players and more.

As the 2024 college football regular season winds down, games start to take on even more importance, especially with the postseason looming around the corner. Just look at the Week 12, which features several contests that boast major implications on conference races and the scramble for the 12-team College Football Playoff -- and that even includes some unranked teams.

The No. 24 Louisville Cardinals (6-3) take on a fellow ACC foe when they visit the Stanford Cardinal (2-7) on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Stanford Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ACC

Last year, South Carolina posted its best season in nearly a decade under second-year head coach Lamont Paris. Yet, hopes are higher in Bloomington, where head coach Mike Woodson has recruited an impressive group of talent to play for the Hoosiers.