College Football: 6 intriguing in-state matchups for Week 10

In-state battles featuring Power Five teams

Three games from the ACC and Pac-12 conference featuring a intense rivalry from the state of Florida, two teams from the state of North Carolina battling for second place in the Atlantic division, and two teams from the state of California.

Last 15 games of this rivalry: Florida State has won nine times during the past 15 games these two in-state rivals had played against each other.

Last 10 games of this rivalry: The Seminoles has won six times during the past 10 games that these two schools have played one another.

Last 5 games of this rivalry: Miami have won four out of the last five games against Miami.

Distance between schools: 410 miles

Rivalry Trophy: Florida Cup (also includes University of Florida)

Best game between these two schools over the past 10 years: In the 2018 game, Miami overcame a 20 point in the third quarter to win this game.

Current Win Streak: Florida State has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.

Last meeting between both schools: The Seminoles defeated the Hurricane at home by a final score of 31-28.

Prediction: Florida State 28 Miami 24

Last 15 games of this rivalry: Wake Forest has won eight times during the past 15 games these two in-state rivals had played against each other.

Last 10 games of this rivalry: Both teams have has five times during the past 10 games that these two schools have played one another.

Last 5 games of this rivalry: Wake Forest have won four out of the last five games against North Carolina State.

Distance between schools: 104 miles

Rivalry Trophy: None

Best game between these two schools over the past 10 years: In the 2021 game, the victory for the Demon Deacons secured a Atlantic division title.

Current Win Streak: Wake Forest has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.

Last meeting between both schools: The Demon Deacons defeated the Wolfpack at home by a final score of 45-42.

Prediction: NC State 41 Wake Forest 38

Last 15 games of this rivalry: USC has won thirteen times during the past 15 games these two in-state rivals had played against each other.

Last 10 games of this rivalry: The Trojans has won eight times during the past 10 games that these two schools have played one another.

Last 5 games of this rivalry: USC have won three out of the last five games against Cal.

Distance between schools: 377 miles

Rivalry Trophy: None

Best game between these two schools over the past 10 years: The 2018 game ended a 14 game USC winning against Cal as the Golden Bears defense was the key in their one point victory.

Current Win Streak: Cal has won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this rivalry.

Last meeting between both schools: The Golden Bears defeated the Trojans at home by a final score of 24-14.

Prediction: USC 34 Cal 21