College Football 2020: 5 games with major playoff implications in Week 13

Ian Book, Notre Dame football. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Ian Book, Notre Dame football. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2020; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) runs for a touchdown against the Boston College Eagles during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2020; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) runs for a touchdown against the Boston College Eagles during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports /

1. No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 19 North Carolina

The biggest game of the weekend will take place in Chapel Hill with the second ranked Fighting Irish visiting North Carolina to take on the Tar Heels and their explosive offense.

This could be the last big test for the Fighting Irish before they make it to the ACC title game and North Carolina has the skill position guys to put stress on an excellent Notre Dame defense.

This game has the most playoff implications because all of the pressure would be put back on Notre Dame if they were to lose to North Carolina because then that would mean that they would need to beat Clemson again in a rematch that would involve Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

With a win, Notre Dame could suffer a loss to Clemson and still be ok in the playoff hunt. This will be an entertaining game that could come down to the last possession.

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