CBS Sports Network's continued coverage of the 2024 college football season features five games for the Week 14 slate, with two Black Friday affairs ahead of a Saturday triple-header. The week kicks off with a huge MAC showdown Friday afternoon as Ball State travels to take on a strong Ohio team.
The Bobcats are angling towards the postseason but they have one final regular season hurdle to clear before they can feel completely safe about their standing. Right after that, Sam Houston is set to host Liberty in a crucial Conference USA clash with its own championship game implications.
UTSA and Army keep the ball rolling with the first game on Saturday afternoon. The Black Knights are trying to win 10 regular season games for the first time since 2018 and 10 games period for the third time under coach Jeff Monken.
The MAC is back in the afternoon as Central Michigan travels to Northern Illinois. Then UNLV and Nevada wrap things up Saturday night in an important Mountain West Conference clash with its own influence on how the postseason plays out.
CBS Sports Network will be with you every step of the way once the Week 14 games begin. In the meantime, get caught up on viewing information, storylines, betting odds and more for each matchup.
All times Eastern | Odds via SportsLine consensus
Ball State at Ohio
Date: Friday, Nov. 29 | Time: Noon
Location: Peden Stadium -- Athens, Ohio
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
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Spread: Ohio -14.5 | Will the Bobcats cover? Check out SportsLine's Week 14 projections here
Ohio controls its destiny when it comes to the postseason. All the Bobcats need to do is win Friday afternoon and they're in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game for the second time in three seasons. Ohio hasn't won a MAC title since 1968 and it is 0-5 in title game appearances since the conference went to a divisional format. All that stands in the way is a 3-8 Ball State team. In spite of its record, the Cardinals have given some top teams a tough test this year. They came six points short of upsetting Miami (OH) and lost by three against Buffalo -- two teams that are still in the MAC race as well.
Liberty at Sam Houston
Date: Friday, Nov. 29 | Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium -- Huntsville, Texas
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
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Spread: Liberty -3 | Will the Flames cover? Check out SportsLine's Week 14 projections here
Another game with major conference championship game implications. Despite a relatively disappointing season thus far, which included a particularly shocking upset loss against Kennesaw State, Liberty is still on the verge of another Conference USA Championship Game appearance. Win against Sam Houston and the Flames are set for a date against Jacksonville State. Sam Houston is right in the thick of things too, though it will need a little help. Not only do the Bearkats need to beat Liberty, they also need Western Kentucky to lose to Jacksonville State.
UTSA at Army
Date: Saturday, Nov. 30 | Time: Noon
Location: Michie Stadium -- West Point, New York
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
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Spread: Army -7 | Will the Black Knights cover? Check out SportsLine's Week 14 projections here
Army is reeling a bit after suffering its first loss of the season against Notre Dame, but the Black Knights still have plenty to play for. They've already reserved their spot against Tulane in the AAC Championship Game -- an impressive feat for a program in its first season with the league -- and they cannot afford to look past a hot UTSA team. The Roadrunners got off to a rough start this year year but are riding some late-season momentum amid a three-game winning streak, including a triumph over preseason AAC favorite Memphis. UTSA has also won four of its last five games.
Central Michigan at Northern Illinois
Date: Saturday, Nov. 30 | Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Huskie Stadium -- Dekalb, Illinois
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
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Spread: Northern Illinois -12.5 | Will the Huskies cover? Check out SportsLine's Week 14 projections here
Nothing crazy on the line in this one. Central Michigan, with a 4-7 record, is effectively eliminated from bowl contention, regardless of what happens Saturday. Northern Illinois has already reached the six win requirement, though it could perhaps improve its stock for a better bowl game by getting to 7-5. This will still be an interesting game for the Chippewas. It will be the last time that coach Jim McElwain takes the field with Central Michigan, as he announced on Nov. 20 that he is retiring from his position at the end of the 2024 season. McElwain, a former coach at Colorado State and Florida, is 33-35 in six seasons at Central Michigan.
Nevada at UNLV
Date: Saturday, Nov. 30 | Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Allegiant Stadium -- Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
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Spread: UNLV -17.5 | Will the Rebels cover? Check out SportsLine's Week 14 projections here
Colorado State's Week 13 loss to Fresno State opened the door for UNLV to make its way back into the MWC Championship Game conversation. There are a few moving parts behind the scenes -- especially since UNLV and Colorado State didn't play a head-to-head game this year -- but the Rebels' path to the postseason obviously starts with a win against Nevada. For the Wolf Pack, this will be their 13th game of the season. They've taken advantage of a weird calendar year to pack some extra contests in their first year under new coach Jeff Choate.