Vance McCullough, the voice of @XFINITYSports, delivers his analysis of the five key games to watch online, paired with five Twitter follows to give you insider information on the matchup. Have a matchup that youíd like Vance to feature? Tweet @XFINITYSports with the hashtag #5ToFollow.
XFINITY’s #5ToFollow - Friday, November 8th
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1. Oregon vs. Georgetown
Details: Friday, November 8 @ 8:00 PM ET - U.S. Army Camp Humphreys - Pyeongtaek, South Korea
Watch Here: ESPN on XFINITY
Why Watch: The No. 19 Oregon Ducks and Georgetown Hoyas will dawn Nike camouflage jerseys Friday night in the Armed Forces Classic in South Korea. This is a game with two traditional powers tip off, but it is about so much more than the play on the court. Playing in front of our servicemen and women, putting on a show for those who keep us safe and free, this is a moment that is bigger than the game itself. There will be a winner and a loser on Friday night, but it will be an amazing moment for these collegiate athletes to bring joy to the brave men and women serving our country overseas.
#5ToFollow Insider: Oregon Basketball - @OregonMBB
Go to South Korea with the Oregon men’s team as they document their trip to play for the troops. They’ll bring you more than the game on college basketball’s opening weekend.
Follow: @OregonMBB
2. Auburn vs. Tennessee
Details: Saturday, November 9 @ 12:00 PM ET - Neyland Stadium - Knoxville, TN
Watch Here: ESPN on XFINITY
Why Watch: An Auburn team that leads the SEC in rushing travels to Neyland Stadium for an SEC showdown with the Tennessee Volunteers. Inside Neyland, these Vols have been a different team and will look to derail Auburn’s championship hopes with an upset Saturday. While the Vols are tough, it’s a mighty tall order to slow Auburn’s amazing tailback, Tre Mason. Mason is averaging 159 yards on the ground over his last three road games, but UT’s d-line is tough on the run with 351 lbs. Daniel McCullers clogging the running lanes. Can Rocky Top stop the run or will the Tigers win their sixth straight game Saturday afternoon?
#5ToFollow Insider: Joel Hollingsworth - @RockyTopTalk
Everyone loves an underdog, and Joel Hollingsworth is a part of underdog nation this Saturday. Follow one of Twitter’s best tweeters as he’s live from the SEC showdown in Knoxville.
Follow: @RockyTopTalk
3. Arsenal vs. Manchester United
Details: Sunday, November 10 @ 11:00 AM ET - Old Trafford ñ Manchester, U.K.
Watch Here: NBCSN with XFINITY
Why Watch: The Arsenal Gunners are enjoying the Ozil impact, as they currently hold a five point advantage at the top of the Premier League table, but Manchester United is no stranger to taking down the kings. Man U is unafraid of the top seeded Gunners and superstar striker, Wayne Rooney, has said they’re capable of beating Arsenal. United holds a 9-1-2 record over Arsenal in their last 12 matches, but Ozil is a difference maker. Will we see the ManU rise up in Sunday’s match or will Arsenal further their lead in the #BPL?
#5ToFollow Insider: Andrew Mangan - @arseblog
It’s not all soccer talk with Andrew Mangan, but it is all Arsenal when the match begins. Mangan will bring an expert’s opinion with his tweets during Saturday’s match vs. Man U.
Follow: @arseblog
4. USWNT vs. Brazil
Details: Sunday, November 10 @ 3:30 PM ET - Citrus Bowl - Orlando, FL
Watch Here: NBC with XFINITY
Why Watch: This will be the last game of U.S. Soccer’s 100th year for the #USWNT and they are looking to go out on a high note, winning over archrival Brazil. This team has something special going, not losing a match (12-0-3) in 2013, with seven shutouts. Can Brazil breakup the Women’s National Team’s final match or will Wambach, Morgan, and Rampone go for their 13th straight victory in Orlando?
#5ToFollow Insider: U.S. Soccer - @ussoccer_wnt
The official handle of the #USWNT brings you closer to the game with a behind-the-scenes look at how the team is preparing for Sunday’s match. Get a look at the pre-game moments, in-game stats, and post game wrap-up here.
Follow: @ussoccer_wnt
5. Cowboys vs. Saints
Details: Sunday, November 10 @ 8:30 PM ET - Mercedes-Benz Superdome - New Orleans, LA
Watch Here: NBC with XFINITY
Why Watch: Brees vs. Romo takes over Sunday Night Football as the Cowboys and Saints meet on #SNF. The Saints are a tough home team and will look to keep their perfect home record intact, but the Cowboys might have a secret weapon come Sunday and his name is DeMarcus Ware. While he’s a force on defense, we will be watching for the offensive fireworks they can put up. There are few connections in the NFL better than the pitch and catch of Brees to Graham and Romo to Bryant! Look for plenty of highlight reel plays from these two teams Sunday night!
#5ToFollow Insider: Lindsay McCormick - @LindsayM_Sports
Lindsay is the Social Host for @SNFonNBC and will be bringing you the game live from the #SNF Bus. Follow along to get Lindsay’s look on the game on Twitter this Sunday.
Follow: @LindsayM_Sports
For more behind the scenes insights from the biggest sporting events and inside information on sports & social media, make sure to follow Vance McCullough, the XFINITY Sports Guy, @XFINITYSports.
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