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We like to make sure you keep track of all the relevant games nationwide. In order to ensure that you can watch all the big games, we have created your weekend viewing guide so that whenever you have some down time, you know which game you should be watching. Here is how we envision your weekend sports viewing schedule. (All times EST).

Friday night

6:30pm – (9) Florida at (3) Syracuse – College Basketball

It’s finally the weekend. Relax from your long week at work with a battle of Top 10 college basketball teams. This won’t be Florida’s first time facing the #3 team in the nation, already having fallen to then #3 Ohio State. They kept the score close though, showing they are a team that doesn’t shy away in a big game. Syracuse is undefeated this season, and this will be their toughest test so far in this early college season. It should be exciting to watch.

8:00pm – UCLA at Oregon (PAC 12 Championship) – College Football

If you watch the previous game in its entirety, there is a chance you might be coming in late. The inaugural PAC 12 title game isn’t projected to be a close game, but you can’t miss out on the chance of an upset. Oregon will take on a UCLA team who got in due to USC being ineligible, but the Bruins will be trying to prove they deserve to be there. If they can’t keep up with the Ducks, it’s the perfect game to help you wind down your night.

Saturday

Saturday is a hard day to project with the amount of games on all over the sports spectrum. Hopefully, you have multiple TV’s and can watch multiple games. If you can’t, here is what we recommend during each time slot.

12:00pm – (5) North Carolina at (1) Kentucky – College Basketball

Whenever two of the Top 5 teams in the country schedule each other out of conference, you know it’s a game you need to watch. These two storied programs will square off to try and prove they are the top team in the nation. North Carolina was previously #1, losing that ranking when they fell to UNLV. They have already rebounded, beating #7 Wisconsin on Wednesday, and they will look to continue that streak against Kentucky. Not shying away from tough competition, Kentucky has remained undefeated this season while already having beaten #11 Kansas. This game is a must see.

It'll be a packed house at Rupp Arena when Kentucky squares off against North Carolina on Saturday.

4:00 pm – (14)Georgia vs. (1)LSU (SEC Championship) – College Football

All eyes will be on this game Saturday, as many teams are affected by the outcome of this game. Many say LSU can still go to the BCS Championship even with a loss, but a win closes the door on any chance of being left out. A Georgia win makes the case for a lot of one loss teams, while a loss would open the door for teams ranked below Georgia to qualify for an at-large BCS bid. This game is interesting no matter the outcome.

8:00 pm – (10)Oklahoma at (3)Oklahoma State – College Football

This is the hardest time slot to fill and if you don’t have multiple TV’s make sure you have the remote handy. Michigan State takes on Wisconsin in the first ever Big Ten Title game at the same time. Virginia Tech travels to Clemson in the ACC Championship game.  However, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State is the game I think could be the most interesting. Oklahoma State has always had a hard time beating Oklahoma, but they will have to in order to have any chance at a BCS Title shot. Oklahoma, meanwhile, could get into a BCS game with a win in what is basically the Big 12 Championship game.

Get your rest, we won’t be slowing down at all tomorrow.

Sunday

1:00pm – Cincinnati at Pittsburgh – NFL

The AFC North is a tight race, and currently has three of its teams in the playoff picture, where Cincinnati and Pittsburgh hold both of the Wild Card spots. The Bengals lost a close game to the Steelers three weeks ago, but showed they can go toe-to-toe with last year’s AFC Champions. Pittsburgh currently holds the higher Wild Card spot since they have a better record, but a loss would bring them even with the Bengals.  With a tougher schedule coming up for the Bengals, a win by Pittsburgh could help them solidify a spot in the playoffs this year.

4:15pm – Green Bay at New York Giants – NFL

Whenever a team is 11-0, they have earned the right to be on a list of must-see games. When their opponent is the team who ended the Patriots undefeated season in the Super Bowl in 2008, you have to tune in. While the Giants have lost three straight games, a win against the juggernaut Packers could be exactly what they need to make a run at the playoffs. The Giants have one of the most feared pass rushes in the NFL, and they better hope they can get to Aaron Rodgers early and often if they want to do what no other team in the NFL has this year.

8:30pm – Detroit at New Orleans – NFL

This game all depends on which Lions team shows up when they travel to New Orleans. Having lost 3 of 4, the Lions need desperately to get on track after starting the season 5-0. They picked a hard place to rebound at, as the Saints are undefeated at home and are coming off a big win against the Giants. The Lions need to generate a pass rush, even if Ndamukong Suh is out, if they want to stay in this game. The Lions offense is going to have a hard time keeping up with Brees and the Saints if it becomes a shootout, so the Lions need to force turnovers if they are going to steal one on Sunday night.

Enjoy the games and we’ll see you next week!