Subscribe to the Until Saturday newsletter and receive expert analysis on the most important college football stories five days a week straight to your inbox. While last week’s performance wasn’t the best, creator Jayna Bardahl has high hopes for Rivalry Week. With a record of 4-7 against the spread, the season stands at 64-66-2. Let’s take a look at some of the most exciting games on the schedule.
1. No. 12 Ole Miss (-10) at Mississippi State – The Egg Bowl promises to be thrilling. With the Bulldogs playing for an interim coach, Greg Knox, they might just surprise everyone. Expect a showdown, but ultimately, Ole Miss is favored to win.
2. No. 17 Iowa at Nebraska (-2.5) – Iowa remains the underdog in this match-up, but they continue to find ways to win, making them a strong contender.
3. Texas Tech at No. 7 Texas (-12.5) – Texas Tech’s recent winning streak has shown potential, but Texas’ offense has the upper hand in this game.
4. No. 16 Oregon State at No. 6 Oregon (-13.5) – Oregon is playing at a high level, but the Beavers are not to be underestimated, creating a potentially intense competition.
5. No. 2 Ohio State at No. 3 Michigan (-3.5) – This is expected to be a close, defense-dominated game with Michigan having the slight edge.
6. Texas A&M at No. 14 LSU (-11.5) – LSU aims to impress voters and help Jayden Daniels win the Heisman Trophy, but Texas A&M’s defense could present a challenge.
7. No. 8 Alabama (-14.5) at Auburn – Alabama is expected to dominate, but the unpredictability of this rivalry game adds an element of intrigue.
8. Washington State at No. 4 Washington (-16.5) – Recent performances by Washington State indicate they may put up a good fight, raising the stakes for this game.
9. No. 5 Florida State (-6.5) at Florida – Both teams’ quarterback situations add another layer of uncertainty to this match-up.
10. No. 1 Georgia (-24.5) at Georgia Tech – Georgia is the clear favorite, but Georgia Tech’s good season suggests the game may surprise.
Stay tuned for more unexpected match-ups and upsets as the college football season reaches its peak.
