"Nobody will be watching": Fans seem unhappy at UConn vs USC error despite Paige Bueckers vs JuJu Watkins matchup

JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers are two of the most must-watch stars in college basketball today. The two have propelled their teams, USC and UConn, to the top of the rankings and are due for a marquee matchup on Saturday in Hartford, Connecticut, in what looks to be a back-and-forth affair.

But even with the hype surrounding the fourth-ranked Huskies and the seventh-ranked Trojans, it seems as though several fans on social media are not in favor of the game's scheduling — as it coincides with the College Football Playoff and hotly contested NFL matchups.

"Sorry, nobody will be watching. It's college football playoffs," one fan said.

"They put this on the wrong day," another replied.

"Sucks that it has to go against elite NFL games, college football playoffs, and Dateline. Just a brutal day to schedule this game," another user shared.

Some fans have even reached a dilemma, as they'd want to see the two powerhouse teams going at it but at the same time catch the latest happenings in both college and professional football.

"Crazy to put this game on that day. Your 2 biggest stars in the sport deserve better scheduling," one fan posted.

"They scheduled this game on the worst night of the year Ngl (not gonna lie). College AND NFL, but this will be tuff," another expressed.

"I have a problem. Look at all the games on this date. CFB Playoffs. NFL. This game. Why do that???????," one user questioned.

Saturday will see two sure-fire NFL matchups in the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens against the Pittsburgh Steelers. For college football, Ohio, Jacksonville State, Tulane, Florida, Indiana and Notre Dame are all playing important playoff or bowl games that day.

It's unfortunate for fans to have to decide on which slew of highly anticipated games they'll have to watch.

For those looking to catch UConn taking on USC, the game tips off at 8 p.m. ET and will be streamed through Fox.

JuJu Watkins versus Paige Bueckers season stats

JuJu Watkins is in her sophomore year with the Trojans. For her 2024-2025 campaign, the spitfire guard is posting 24.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.7 blocks per game in a stellar all-around performance.

Meanwhile, Bueckers is enjoying her fourth and potentially final stint with the Huskies. The senior sensation is averaging 20.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.0 apg and 2.1 spg with talks of her going around being the first pick in next year's WNBA draft to the Dallas Wings.

Whatever happens on Saturday night, one thing is for sure. These two standout perimeter players will bring their A-game and will deliver can't-miss performances where they're going at it against each other.