Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday, Saban claimed Texas A&M uses artificial crowd noise during home games at Kyle Field. He said the added noise makes it harder for visiting teams to communicate and gives the Aggies’ defense a clear advantage, especially when opponents are trying to snap the ball.

Unlike last year’s debut of the 12-team College Football Playoff, weather should not be a factor in any of the first-round games this weekend. Southeastern Conference teams Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas A&M and one of the Big Ten’s four West Coast schools, Oregon, are hosting first-round games.

Here's what to know about how to watch the college football playoff game between Miami and Texas A&M this Saturday.

If either Texas A&M or Alabama loses this weekend or if both fall Georgia’s path to Atlanta becomes very real. That’s why every Georgia fan should be locked in on Texas A&M vs. Texas and Alabama vs. Auburn.

An unpredictable and exciting college football season is coming to a close. This weekend's first-round slate is set up for two tight games and two blowouts — but in the playoffs, anything goes.

With the regular season in the books, all eyes shift to Conference Championship weekend. No. 24 Tulane vs. No. 20 North Texas. No. 11 BYU vs. No. 4 Texas Tech.

If Alabama loses to Texas A&M and finishes 10-3, Georgia could claim the SEC's second top-four seed. Ole Miss is a long shot to reach the championship game. The Rebels are favored against Mississippi State, but they would also need upsets from Auburn and Texas during rivalry weekend -- a steep ask.

The Crimson Tide and Sooners have the spotlight Friday night, and underdog Alabama has been getting a bit more love from bettors.

OU appears to be a lock for the College Football Playoff, but questions remain. Who will the Sooners play? Where will they play?

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