That streak will continue this weekend when Indiana is unable to find any yards on the ground and has trouble scoring. Prediction: Louisville 31, Virginia 28, Best: Utah (2-2) at USC (3-2), 8 p.m. Rock chalk! Tennessee having the week off between the Florida and LSU games should help with its preparation, and it should handle the Tigers if its offense flexes its muscle, as it has in the first four games. 24 SMU (5-0) at Navy (1-3), 3:30 p.m. ET: San Jos State 27, UNLV 20, Louisville at Virginia, Noon ET: Virginia 30, Louisville 28, Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan, Noon ET: Western Michigan 35, EMU 20, Buffalo at Bowling Green, Noon ET: Buffalo 38, Bowling Green 27, Missouri at Florida, Noon ET: Florida 24, Missouri 17, Akron at Ohio, 2 p.m. The Week 6 slate begins on Wednesday night with SMU taking . Tennessee will be the best offense LSU has faced thus far, but the Tigers have still only allowed 14.8 points per game so far this season. Both quarterbacks have had trouble taking care of the ball at times, so whichever defense can make the biggest impact will give its team the edge. ET. He's thrown for 1,416 yards and eight touchdowns. ET. Penn State has lost two of its last three games, which is discouraging, but the recent competition has been fierce. 4 Penn State vs. No. Although the start for Notre Dame looked disastrous, the Fighting Irish have rebounded well in the last two weeks. Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369). There aren't a lot of big-time matchups, but some wild ones are upcoming. They have seven interceptions in their last three games, and Taulia Tagovailoa has now thrown at least three picks in three of his nine games with Maryland. ET: Georgia Southern 34, Georgia State 30, Liberty at UMass, 3:30 p.m. College football's Week 6 slate for the 2022 season features 57 games, and our NCAA experts are ready with their predictions and picks. After an exciting opening weekend of college football, we have an idea of who the elite contenders are for the 2022 season. As was the case in Week 5, "must-watch" games outside of the AP Top 25 are few and far between this weekend. In the SEC, Ole Miss, Kentucky and Tennessee look like they could be legitimate challengers to Alabama and Georgia. NCAA football predictions and Week 6 Opening Line Report with Best Bets and Picks by expert college football handicappers at Docsports.com. Head coach Brian Kelly and the Tigers started the season slow with a loss in Week 1, but it's been mostly positive from there. If Sanders is able to suit up against Kansas, the Cowboys will leave town with a victory, but it's a toss-up if Daniels is back in the lineup. If Ewers and Gabriel don't play, both offenses will likely rely on their run games. ET: Hawai'i at San Diego State, 10:30 p.m. No. Use the Matchup generator below to analyze all games. Daniels may be able to put Kansas back on track when he's available, since he's eyeing a return this season. Oklahoma State is a 9-point favorite. 1 Georgia facing off against No. Prediction: Kansas State 28, Iowa State 21, No. Here is the full slate of this week's games with predictions for each. Some of the other exciting matchups include Alabama at LSU and Texas at Kansas State. The Scarlet Knights started out 3-0, played well in a loss at Michigan and now they get to host a Michigan State team that, despite a 5-0 record, has left much to be desired on defense. ET: Liberty 35, UMass 3, Wisconsin at Northwestern, 3:30 p.m. The Rebels will score a few times. Tulane is on a five-game winning streak, averaging 33.6 points on the season. 3 to No. It should be a high-scoring affair with Ewers back in his comfort zone and Texas looking to make a statement. ET. Gambling problem? Records: The Bear . The Bruins vaulted into the Top 25 after beating then-No. 19 Wake Forest (5-0) at Syracuse (3-2), 3:30 p.m. The Sooners have played four games against FBS opponents, winning each of them by seven points or fewer. The Bulldogs lost 31-16 to LSU in Week 3, so this game doesn't have a ton of SEC West implications, with Alabama leading the pack. It was my first . 12 Oregon (-12.5) at Arizona (8 p.m. Since his firing, the Sun Devils are 0-2 with losses to Utah and USC. TCU aided in that process by obliterating the Sooners in Week 5. Ole Miss should have no problems winning this one, even on the road. The 2022 college football season started rocky with upsets and constant changes in the Top 10, but clear candidates for the College Football Playoff have emerged. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images, Bijan Robinson. The Falcons should be the favorites in this matchup, since they have the better defense that's allowing just 16.8 points a game. Although the order has changed somewhat, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson and Michigan have remained perfect through five weeks. This won't be a close one, at all. The Wolverines are looking to get back in the CFP after a mortifying appearance in 2021 against Georgia. ET: South Carolina 34, Vanderbilt 23, JMU at Louisville, 7:30 p.m. Still, one is going to pick up its fifth win of the season, and it will probably be Air Force. ET: Cincinnati 31, Navy 17, South Alabama at Georgia Southern, 4 p.m. See Premium Picks for the lock. 23 Mississippi State (-5) (noon ET, SEC Network), South Florida at No. They get a tough test of their own at the Rose Bowl against the Utah Utes. The 'Noles run game features Treshaun Ward and Trey Benson, who have combined for 715 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. The Pac-12 matchup features the 6-2 Utah squad, which has faired well in conference play with a 4-1 record. 15 Washington 40-32 last Friday night. College Football HQ pick: Oklahoma State wins, 34-28. ET: UTEP 27, Rice 23, Appalachian State at Coastal Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Penn State looks like one of the only possible challengers to Ohio State in the Big Ten. The unit is 93rd nationally in total defense, and gives up 31.2 points per game. UCF may be on the road, but a game at Memphis never hurt anybody. And the kicker: Ohio State is 6-0 in this series with an average margin of victory of 36.0 points since Maryland joined the Big Ten. Both of these teams are trending in opposite directions. Penn State won't be a riser after a win against Indiana, unless it demolishes the Hoosiers on the road. It faces an Iowa State team that despite starting the season 3-0, including a Week 2 victory at Iowais 0-2 in Big 12 play. 15 Wake Forest (-15) (7:30 p.m. No. 4 Penn State won 21-19 on a walk-off touchdown at unranked Iowa. There aren't many teams that let one player carry their entire offense, but the Fighting Illini ride the success of running back Chase Brown. 11 Utah, 3:30 p.m. Unless otherwise noted, games are assumed to take place on Saturday. Taulia Tagovailoa, the younger brother of Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, has had a decent season. No, this is not the Orange basketball team that is 5-0 on the season. 18 Auburn (4-1) vs. No. Last year's Auburn-Georgia game got out of hand in a hurry. Notre Dame started the season 0-2, including an upset at home against Marshall, and BYU lost 41-20 to Oregon in Week 3. Enjoy the free college football picks against the spread as well! 118: Eastern Michigan Eagles 24.7. 14 NC State (-3) (8 p.m. There are question marks surrounding both teams' quarterbacks. Texas Tech's defense is allowing 27.6 yards per game. All signs are pointing to another Michigan-Ohio State game to decide the Big Ten East this season. This week, the Yellow Jackets return home to face Duke, and the Blue Devils are three-point favorites. No. Unfortunately, quarterback Spencer Sanders has been digressing each week throughout the season so far. After failing to find the end zone all game, the Dawgs finally scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to win 26-22. The Boilermakers lost two of their first three games of the season against Penn State and Syracuse, but the win over Minnesota brought them to 3-2. 18 Fresno State and No. Circa Sports reopened its conference future odds ahead of Week 6 with six different ACC teams at 8-to-1 or less to win the title Clemson at +180 (risking $1 to win 41.80), Pittsburgh at +470 . Michigan is playing phenomenally well on defense, and the rushing attack is one of the best in the country behind speedy running back Blake Corum. Both SEC West contenders are in desperate need of a bounce-back game if they want to remain in the hunt for a division crown. The TCU Horned Frogs and Kansas Jayhawks are a combined 9-0 going into their showdown in Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday. Despite losing 49-3 in Week 1 to Georgia, the Ducks have rebounded nicely and are 4-1. Maye is tied at No. This would've been a more favorable matchup for ND if the Tigers didn't have two weeks to get back to the drawing board. They'll be back next Friday for a home game against 1-4 California, which should be an easy victory. ET on ESPNU, live stream on fuboTV (Start your free trial)Missouri gave Georgia a serious scare last week, leading the Bulldogs for most of that game. AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. He played in 13 games over three . QB Jaxson Dart has thrown for 910 yards and five touchdowns on the year. The Hawkeyes will be the beneficiary of a game-changing swing midway through the fourth quarter to keep the dream of a perfect season intact. So there's no better time for predictions. A night game would have brought out a much more raucous environment. This just seems like a trap game for the Wildcats. Enjoy the free college football picks against the spread as well! The LSU Tigers have won five straight against the Vols, dating back to 2006. No. ET. And considering Washington State has scored just eight offensive touchdowns while committing 10 turnovers in its four games against FBS opponents, it's easy to like Oregon State's chances in this road game. No. Florida State's secondary has three takeaways so far this season. ET (Friday). The Bruins are averaging 39.6 points on the season, with over 500 yards a game. ET: Southern Miss 27, Georgia State 14, Middle Tennessee at Louisiana Tech, 3 p.m. The Gators defense has been deficient this entire season, giving up big plays. And though Boise State can't run worth a darn and has already had a couple of major duds on defense this year, Hank Bachmeier is a good enough quarterback to at least make things interesting if BYU lets the Broncos hang around. Tennessee caught a break for its trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Even if each guy rushes for 100 yards and a score, though, a Wake Forest offense that has scored at least 35 points in each game this season should be able to take care of the rest. There are three matchups this weekend pitting top 25 ranked teams on . Arizona State is searching for its next head coach, while UCLA is back near the top of the college football world. No. ET, CBS), Texas Tech at No. The good news for the Kansas offense is that TCU's defense has been gashed a bit by SMU and Oklahoma in the last two weeks. Beating Clemson was a huge opportunity missed for this NC State team, so I think FSU might have a better mindset coming into this one. Last week, the Tigers' defense forced four turnovers against Auburn to come from down 17 points to win 21-17. 21 Texas (4-1), Noon ET (in Dallas). Just being ranked in Week 6 is a major achievement for the program's new head coach and his rebuilding of the team. Georgia Tech made coaching carousel news last week with the announcement that head coach Geoff Collins and athletic director Todd Stansbury were fired. The offense averaged 39 points in the last two weeks, and Martinez combined for 319 yards and five scores on the ground. Sean Tucker I Rich Barnes USA Today Sports, Drake Maye I Grant Halverson/Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, J.J. McCarthy I Gregory Shamus/Getty Images, Jordan Travis I Melina Meyers/USA Today Sports, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The weekend boasts a quartet of Top 25 showdowns, including a . No. 15 Texas A&M, No. Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke entered 2022 with plenty of offseason hype, but he hasn't performed as well as expected early in the year. There were nine losses by AP Top 25 teams in Week 5 as the Tilt-A-Whirl known as the 2021 college football season kicked into an even higher gear for the start of October. 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James Madison at Arkansas State, 7 p.m. The Midshipmen have averaged 45.8 points against the Mustangs, and they enter this contest right after a 34-30 win over UCF in which they rushed for 348 yards and three touchdowns. At long last, we've reached the #Pac12AfterDark on a Friday night portion of the regular season, and what a fantastic game to get that party started. I like Oklahoma State at home here. They won't all be this easy for SDSU, but its first Mountain West Conference win of the season will be a blowout. ET, ESPN) Florida . 6 Oklahoma vs. No. 2020's meeting was a 53-45 shootout that the Sooners won. This game looked a lot more intriguing at the start of the season. Both offenses are led by a pair of talented quarterbacks in TAMU's Will Rogers and Arky's KJ Jefferson. It was definitely a "burn the tape" game for Oklahoma State since it had Sanders for most of the contest. ET, San Jose State (3-2) at Colorado State (1-3), 3:30 p.m. In the last three weeks, he's combined for seven passing touchdowns and five scores on the ground. Prediction:Arizona State 35, Stanford 17, No. So it . No. ET. Memphis may be able to go shot-for-shot with UCF's offense, but the Knights are only allowing 17.6 points per game, while the Tigers have given up an average of 31.1 points. Prediction: Connecticut 34, Massachusetts 27, Houston (4-1) at Tulane (1-4), 7:30 p.m. Jalon Daniels, who has had 11 touchdown passes in four weeks, threw for just 93 yards on 14 pass attempts. The Sun Devils are averaging better than 200 rushing yards per game, and they are going to run all over a Cardinal defense allowing more than 200 rushing yards per game. Prediction: TCU 38, Texas Tech 31, Second-Best: Virginia (3-2) at Louisville (3-2), 3 p.m. I think Kansas State has the edge here, especially with how well quarterback Adrian Martinez has been playing. ET: Washington State 23, Stanford 17, West Virginia at Iowa State, 3:30 p.m. 7 Kentucky at No. ET: Tulane 30, ECU 27, Tulsa at Navy, 3:30 p.m. ET: Kent State 35, Miami (OH) 24. 114: North Carolina Tar Heels 22.8. It gave up 58 points in those two games and averages a concession of 368.5 total yards per game. 10 Penn State eked out a 17-12 victory over No. 1 Alabama (5-0) at Texas A&M (3-2), 8 p.m. If that trend continues this week, the Trojans are due for the latter. ET. Couple that deterioration on defense with an offense that can't seem to find any sort of rhythm, and it feels like Texas A&M might be the worst team in the SEC West at this point. I think Mississippi State has a bit more to play for this week, and I think it'll be hard for Arkansas to rebound after two demoralizing losses. 7 Oklahoma State (-10) (3:30 p.m. He has over 100 rushing yards in every game this season. ET, SEC Network), Army at No. Michigan has a new look and confidence to them behind quarterback J.J. McCarthy. ET. NCAA.com's Michella Chester sat down with B/R's . Up until two weeks ago, at least Texas A&M had a great defense. 23 Liberty at Arkansas, 4 p.m. As far as this week's four head-to-head battles within the AP Top 25 are concerned, you'll just have to read on to see why I like Georgia, Iowa, Oklahoma and Arkansas to hold serve as the higher-ranked teams. One of the college picks the model is high on in Week 6: Auburn (+28.5) stays within the spread when it faces No. ET See No. 3 Ohio State at Michigan State, 4 p.m. 18 UCLA vs. No. I think this one will be close for awhile before Tennessee pulls away in the fourth. Nick Saban told reporters earlier this week that Young is "day-to-day.". ET, North Texas (1-3) at Missouri (2-3), 4 p.m. "We are getting an NHL caliber defenseman and acquiring very valuable draft capital in this upcoming draft and beyond," said Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson said in the team statement. Lincoln Riley's undefeated USC team looks like the Pac-12's best chance for a playoff team. Against Alabama, Arkansas pulled within five points in the second half before Bama pulled away to win 49-26. Fresh off a 28-point loss to Air Force in which it allowed more than 400 yards of rushing, New Mexico now has the near-impossible task of trying to shut down a San Diego State offense that has rushed for at least 200 yards and multiple scores in each game this season. Free $60 Account Today's Best Bet service@docsports.com The Aggies were one of just two teams to beat Alabama last season, upsetting the Tide 41-38 at home. Prediction:Virginia Tech 27, Notre Dame 24, No. Notre Dame has back-to-back wins, defeating Syracuse and UNLV. . Top college football predictions for Week 9. The Chanticleers won this game 52-23 last year, and 52 feels like too conservative of an estimate for what they are liable to do in this one, considering they have already scored at least 49 points in four of five games this season. Tulsa is 1-4 in its last five games, mostly because of a subpar defense that can't stop the run. They're led by a quality defense that forces turnovers. Tar Heels quarterback and true freshman Drake Maye has been sensational this season. Prediction:Michigan State 31, Rutgers 20, No. No. 10 Florida, No. by Christopher Delgado - 10/17/2022. . ET: Georgia Southern 24, South Alabama 16, FIU at North Texas, 4 p.m. Quarterback Drake Maye hasn't gotten the credit he deserves, especially with the production he's displayed as a freshman. This one is pretty hard to pick, since both of these teams are similarly matched and have comparable bodies of work through five weeks. ET kickoff . Predictions for each Week 6 game are broken into three sections: Top 25 teams, best games between unranked teams and the rest of the slate. 10 BYU (5-0) vs. Boise State (2-3), 3:30 p.m. Prediction: Ohio State 56, Michigan State 13. 2 Georgia (-29.5) (3:30 p.m. Dimers has free College Football picks, College Football predictions today and College Football computer picks for every game of the NCAA Football regular season and postseason. ET, No. 18 Auburn, No. Clemson looks like the clear ACC favorite, coming off of a statement 20-10 win over NC State at home. It looks like Saturday will bring the steak to six. 14 NC State vs. Florida State, 8 p.m. ET: Marshall 28, Old Dominion 17, Baylor at Oklahoma, 3 p.m. Ohio State is one of the most explosive teams in the country, and Northwestern will have no answer for its offensive attack. 2021 Week 6 Matchups. 25 LSU vs. No. ET, ABC), Washington State at No. Kansas put up a season-low 14 points and managed just 213 total yards on its home turf. PSU has played Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio State, so there's reason to keep the Nittany Lions in the Top 20. Central Michigan at Northern Illinois, 7 p.m. ET: Baylor 32, Oklahoma 23, Georgia State at Southern Miss, 3 p.m. 24 Oregon State at Washington, Friday, 10:30 p.m. But that ship sailed last Saturday, so Mississippi State might have more motivation entering this one. Unless otherwise noted, games are assumed to take place . USC quarterback Caleb Williams will keep writing his application for the Heisman Trophy this weekend. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits and North Dakota State Bison face off on Sunday in the college football. The major factor for this matchup is the Bulldogs defense giving Georgia the better overall talent edge, since Tennessee has had trouble against the pass this season. ET: Boston College 27, Duke 24, Kentucky at Missouri, Noon ET: Kentucky 31, Missouri 23, Minnesota at Nebraska, Noon ET: Minnesota 26, Nebraska 18, Iowa at Purdue, Noon ET: Purdue 23, Iowa 17, Western Kentucky at Charlotte, Noon ET: Western Kentucky 31, Charlotte 14, Maryland at Wisconsin, Noon ET: Maryland 28, Wisconsin 27, Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech, 12:30 p.m. Luckily for Georgia, the Dawgs play at home against an Auburn team that is struggling. 20 UCLA all lost to unranked foes. No. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). 18 UCLA (3:30 p.m. That could make all the difference in covering the 6.5 points if they do not come out on top. I put this one out at -3, but would play it to -4.5. The Eagles have struggled so far this season, losing to Rutgers to open the year before dropping two out of its last four against Virginia Tech and Florida State. But that's a best-case scenario in which a nothing-special run defense manages to hold Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Co. below 200 rushing yards, which I don't see happening. The Tigers barely beat Missouri in Week 4, needing overtime to win 17-14. Michigan State at No. College football's Week 8 slate for the 2022 season features 54 games, and our NCAA experts are ready with their predictions and picks. Prediction: Air Force 31, Wyoming 20, Third-Best: TCU (2-2) at Texas Tech (4-1), 7 p.m. Michigan is a 22-point favorite, which sounds about right. It'll be interesting to see if USF decides to make a coaching change if the Bulls keep losing. The Bruins have lost five straight against the Utes, dating back to 2016. 9 Oklahoma State (+1.5) pulls off the outright upset and easily covers against No. The Buckeyes are facing a struggling Michigan State team. Last year's blowout 56-7 victory over Sparty vaulted the Buckeyes back into the playoff conversation. Kansas should have one of the best crowds in program history behind the team on Saturday, and it gained some experience playing in close games to start the season. There isn't much "star power" aside from Roberts, since Army has a litany of contributors on the ground. Week 6 of the college football schedule is here, and it's time to make our picks and predictions for the top games on Saturday. It should be a classic game that brings hard hits and goal-line attacks for both parties. Chip Kelly's UCLA Bruins surged into the rankings after Week 5 as well. The biggest storyline from this game will undoubtedly be the health of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. (Miami (Fla.) at Florida State, 3:30 p.m. Washington looked like one of the best teams in the Pac-12, until UCLA defeated the Huskies 40-32 last Friday night. One of Sallee's top college football picks for Week 6: He's predicting that Clemson (-20.5) will take care of business and cover the three-score spread at Boston College in a 7:30 p.m. ET: Louisville 36, JMU 16, Colorado State at San Jos State, 10:30 p.m. The Flames are 7-1, with their best wins coming against BYU and Southern Miss. Despite the miscues from the Cowboys, Kansas hasn't been the same with starting quarterback Jalon Daniels out with a shoulder injury. USC at UCLA pick: The computer favors Southern Cal by a 60.5 percent margin over the rival Bruins to stay in the Pac-12 title hunt, but watch . ET: Nevada 24, Colorado State 10, UNLV at San Jos State, 10:30 p.m. But other than their battle against Wake Forest, Liberty has played a weak schedule. This prime-time clash in Blacksburg fits the bill for Week 6. Maybe things will get a little weird for this night game at Kyle Field, but it seems more likely that 'Bama will run away with what will be its 20th consecutive win. ET: Given the respective schedules thus far, I'm not buying either of these teams as a threat to win the Mountain West Conference. Clemson is fresh off a bye week headed to South Bend to play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who have finally found some life. Arkansas had high hopes heading into the season behind an established quarterback in KJ Jefferson, but a three-game losing streak in late September and early October had the Razorbacks' heads down. The Lobos have also averaged just 212 yards of total offense and 7.7 points during their current three-game losing streak, so this one should be over by halftime. Predictions for each Week 6 game are broken into three sections: Top 25 teams, best games between unranked teams and the rest of the slate. The most surprising team in college football gets its time in the spotlight on Saturday. 14 Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Although Florida State has lost the last two to NC State, I like the 'Noles in an upset here. It's been an up-and-down road for the Tigers, but they've had back-to-back weeks scoring more than 40 points against SEC opponents. The stats suggest TCU will go into Kansas to win and cover, but the Jayhawks could stay within a touchdown with the emotional angle behind them. Tennessee's tempo will likely wear down this LSU frontthe Vols like to go fast, which can make even the stingiest defenses tired. Unlike Georgia State and LSU, though, the Bulldogswho have allowed just one offensive touchdown thus far this seasonwill squeeze the life out of Auburn if they get ahead by multiple scores. Odds and lines subject to change. ET, ABC), No. 22 Arizona State (4-1) vs. Stanford (3-2), 10:30 p.m. And I like the Razorbacks to pull off the road upset. Michigan has held all five of its opponents to 17 points or fewer, but we're also talking about five offenses that rank outside of the top 60 in the country in total yards per game. They have gone a combined 1-3 over the last two weeks, but a rivalry like this one will always have some juice. With Adrian Martinez playing as well as he has been over the past five weeks, this is going to be the stiffest resistance Michigan's defense has faced thus far. I don't expect this game to be that close, but I do think there will be talk of hangovers in the first half of this Friday night game. ET: Central Michigan 28, Ball State 6, Toledo at Northern Illinois, 3:30 p.m. ET. Although Clemson is the overwhelming favorite to win the ACC, the ACC Coastal is still very much up for grabs. It's a fair line, because Vanderbilt's defense is just plain awful. The Rebels only had one gain of 20 or more yards, and that 42-yard pass to Chase Rogers didn't come until the fourth quarter when the game was effectively over. Texas A&M lost its chance to claim that with a loss to Mississippi State in Week 5 and it will likely lose on Saturday against Alabama. The Buckeyes haven't lost a game this season, and they'll be playing a team that's allowed over 30 points in three straight games. This week, Liberty earned a spot in the Top 25 for the first time this season, but it looks like that will be short-lived. UNC's Week 4 loss to Notre Dame knocked the Heels out of the rankings, but this is still a quality 4-1 team. He's thrown for 1,594 yards and 19 touchdowns with just one interception. In case needing a last-second field goal to win a home game against Connecticut wasn't enough proof of how bad things have gotten for Vanderbilt, the Commodores are underdogs by more than five touchdowns against a Florida team that scored 13 points this past weekend and that has yet to win a game by more than 24 points. And it should be fun when the Gators bring in human highlight reel Anthony Richardson as the backup quarterback for garbage time. It's the middle of the week in November . Oklahoma State is one of the four aforementioned undefeated Big 12 teams. The Tigers were No. 6 Oklahoma (5-0), Noon ET (in Dallas), No. You can still bet on it, though, and Connecticut has shown an impressive amount of heart in its recent two-point losses to Wyoming and Vandy. However, Iowa has done such an incredible job of both forcing turnovers and converting short-field drives into points that a big interception or two almost feels inevitable. 2 Ohio State at Northwestern, Noon ET. 2 Georgia on Saturday. The Wildcats have allowed 28.8 points per game, and that number will rise after Saturday's outing. The Aggies' first three opponents scored a combined total of 17 points and were helpless when trying to move the ball through the air. It's just disrespectful at this point that he's not talked about with higher regard. These two SEC teams will play each other for the first time since 2017. Top college football predictions for Week 12 One of the college picks the model is high on in Week 12: No. It was incredibly cool to see Key, who played at Georgia Tech from 1997 to 2000, get an upset victory in his first game as interim head coach. Under interim head coach Brent Key, who was promoted from offensive line coach, Georgia Tech went on the road and upset No. No. Always, always, always beware the letdown game. "Stanford Steve" Coughlin and Chris "The Bear" Fallica cover the college football season as only they can, offering their top picks, betting nuggets and totals worth wagering on. These matchups at Kinnick Stadium have been pretty awesome in recent years. South Florida, meanwhile, is having a rough season so far. At the beginning of the season, this one looked like it could have major playoff implications. Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers was injured in the first quarter against Alabama on Sept. 10, and he hasn't seen the field since. 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