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Friday is the start of the College Football Weekend, and we have three different games taking place. The quarterback battle will be one of the most interesting parts of each game. The first one is between Memphis and Tulane.
Memphis should have a major advantage in this game in the air, with a lot more success. Here is how the two quarterbacks stack up in this game:
In the second game, we see a Big Ten battle between Washington and Purdue. They both have seen some shaky quarterback play. Demond Williams Jr. and Ryan Browne have each thrown about the same number of times. Here is how they stack up:
Browne has slightly better numbers and fewer interceptions. Williams has done a bit more work on the ground, with 130 more rushing yards and one additional touchdown.
The third game on the schedule is between App State and Coastal Carolina. App State hasn’t gotten quite as much production out of their quarterback through the air, but he does have one fewer game played than Coastal Carolina.
Bailey has been solid through the air, and hasn’t turned the ball over much, especially considering how often they’ve asked him to throw. App State hasn’t been able to convert their passes into touchdowns, but they also have protected the ball well.
If football isn’t your thing, you can turn to MLB, with the Guardians and Rays taking the field for Game 4.
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When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at 7:30 ET
Where: Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana
TV/Streaming: ESPN
Odds subject to change
When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at 8:00 ET
Where: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana
TV/Streaming: FOX
Odds subject to change
When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at 8:00 ET
Where: Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina
TV/Streaming: FOX
Odds subject to change