XFINITY’s #5ToFollow - Friday, September 13

1. Stoke City vs. Manchester City

Details: Saturday, September 14 @ 10:00 AM ET - Britannia Stadium - Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, U.K.

Why Watch: The Premier league is back in action after the international break and eventful transfer window has closed! Stoke City and Manchester Cityheadline Saturday’s of EPL matches. Stoke striker, Kenwyne Jones, will be hunting for goal opportunities all game long against the Man City defense. Jones is a blending power, pace, and serious goal scoring potential, making him your man to watch in the Stoke City lineup. Meanwhile, Man City’s Yaya Tourè and co. will be looking to hold Jones and the rest of the Stokes to a zero scoring game. Don’t miss this match Saturday morning.

#5ToFollow Insider: James Whittaker - @northstokie

James Whittaker is a football writer and blogger for ESPN FC’s Stoke City Blog. For a slightly biased opinion on Saturday’s Stoke-Man City clash, follow the play on the pitch with Whittaker.

2. Mississippi State vs. Auburn

Details: Saturday, September 14 @ 7:00 PM ET - Jordan-Hare Stadium - Auburn, AL

Why Watch: Saturday night’s gridiron battle in the SEC West between the Bulldogs and Tigers is going to be intense. The Auburn offense is running full speed ahead, averaging 298 rushing yards per game. The carries are split between juniors Tre Mason and Cameron Artis-Payne, and opposing defenses are hard pressed to find the answer to slowing them down. The Bulldogs will try to counter the run-heavy Auburn offense with a defensive front that consistently gets pressure in the backfield. These two are known for tight games, as two of their last three meetings have been decided by a touchdown or less, so get comfortable and don’t miss this game!

#5ToFollow Insider: Brandon Marcello - @bmarcello

The #MSSTvsAU will be a great matchup, and no one knows more about both teams than current Auburn beat reporter, Brandon Marcello. Marcello spent the past three seasons on the Mississippi State Beat and now has moved East to Auburn. For an insider’s perspective on both teams, make sure to follow Marcello!

3. Wisconsin vs. Arizona State

Details: Saturday, September 14 @ 10:30 PM ET - Sun Devil Stadium - Tempe, AZ

Why Watch: The 20th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers travel west for a date in the desert with the Arizona State Sun Devils Saturday night. This game is can’t miss due to the contrasting styles of play. The Badgers’ like to dominate the ball and grind out a game through their running backs. Wisconsin’s talented trio of running backs has toted the ball for over 770 yards and seven scores on the season. On the other sideline, the Sun Devils thrive on a high-octane offense that’s led by junior quarterback, Taylor Kelly. Kelly looked sharp in his debut throwing for 300 yards and 5 touchdowns. Saturday night we will see if the Badgers can pace the game or if the Devils can run away with it at home.

#5ToFollow Insider: John Veldhuis - @JohnVeldhuis

John Veldhuis is the Badger’s senior writer for the team’s Rivals site and will be live tweeting Saturday’s duel in the desert. Veldhuis has been tweeting all week on this matchup - the Sun Devils’ spread vs. the Wisconsin defense. Follow John for a breakdown of the Badgers Saturday night.

4. New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

Details: Sunday, September 15 @ 8:00 PM ET – Fenway Park – Boston, MA

Why Watch: The Boston Red Sox host division rivals on Sunday Night Baseball, as the New York Yankees make their Fenway finale. Clay Bucholz has been masterful this season, compiling a 10-0 record with an ERA of 1.61 and will look to halt the Yankees lineup one last time. The Yankees have been bitten by the injury bug in 2013, but are all healthy and swinging the sticks late in the season. The Bronx Bombers have been putting up big numbers in September and look to finish the season strong. This will be the last clash of the Yankees and Red Sox this season, so make sure you’re tuning in to this ballgame!

#5ToFollow Insider: Tim Kurkjian - @Kurkjian_ESPN

One of my favorite MLB follows, Tim Kurkjian will be live from Fenway Sunday night. Stay tuned to Tim’s tweets about web gems, in-depth stats, and the final meeting of the Sox and Yanks in the 2013 season.

5. San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks

Details: Sunday, September 15 @ 8:30 PM ET - CenturyLink Field - Seattle, WA

Why Watch: A tale of two teams is what we saw in week one as the 49ers offense looked unstoppable and the Seahawks struggled to muster up points. The read option set the NFL on fire last season and it was largely in part to Colin Kaepernick and Russell Wilson, but in Week 1 of 2013 it seems to have disappeared. Both teams used the option only seven times, gaining less than 50 yards. Are the game plans changing, or is this more overreaction to one regular season game? Don’t miss the top teams in the NFC West face off in primetime on Sunday night

#5ToFollow Insider: SNF on NBC - @SNFonNBC

This is the best game of the weekend and the official Sunday Night Football account takes you behind-the-scenes before, during, and after the game. Get your best look at the players prep, stats you need to know, and instant updates from SNF.