Week 10 of the college football season features seven games pitting top-25 teams against each other, all with significant College Football Playoff implications. The slate begins with the Holy War in Utah, where No. 9 BYU visits No. 3 Utah at noon ET, a rivalry that could influence how many Big 12 bids the conference secures.
BYU vs. Utah
BYU has shown brilliance in wins over Arizona and Notre Dame but is not playing its best football, while Utah has been steady. Experts lean toward BYU covering the 4.5-point spread, noting the rivalry has been decided by an average of 2.0 points over the past two years.
Texas vs. Missouri
No. 7 Texas travels to No. 18 Missouri at noon on ESPN. The Longhorns' defense is considered the best unit on the field, and if quarterback Arch Manning protects the ball, Texas is favored by 2.5 points.
Ohio State vs. Oregon
At 3:30 p.m. on CBS, No. 12 Ohio State hosts No. 23 Oregon. Both teams are without their star quarterbacks and have little margin for error. The consensus pick is the over on a 46.5-point total, with Ohio State favored by 7.5 points.
Alabama vs. LSU
No. 5 Alabama visits No. 14 LSU at 3:30 p.m. on ABC. Defensive struggles on both sides point to a lower-scoring game, with the pick being under 52.5 points. LSU is favored by 5.5 points at home.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky
No. 13 Tennessee hosts No. 6 Kentucky at 6:15 p.m. on ESPN. Kentucky's efficient offense will test the Volunteers' defense, but the first night game at Neyland Stadium gives Tennessee an edge. The Vols are favored by 6.5 points.
Georgia vs. Ole Miss
No. 2 Georgia faces No. 10 Ole Miss at 7:30 p.m. on ABC. Both of last season's meetings were shootouts, and experts expect a similar high-scoring affair, picking the over on a 56.5-point total. Georgia is a 3.5-point favorite.
Miami vs. Notre Dame
The nightcap at 7:30 p.m. on NBC features No. 1 Miami at No. 11 Notre Dame. With star receiver Malachi Toney out for Miami, Notre Dame is a 5.5-point favorite, but the pick is Miami to cover the spread. The total sits at 57.5 points.
Air Force vs. Army
In a service academy matchup at 7:30 p.m. on CBS, the pick is under 44.5 points, as these games are often decided by a handful of big plays rather than statistical trends.
