2026 Week 9 College Football Predictions for Every Game
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Key Points:
- Arizona (6-1) faces Texas Tech (6-1) in a crucial Big 12 matchup, with both teams holding one-loss conference records; Arizona's vulnerable road defense and a potential turnover could determine the outcome.
- Georgia (6-1) hosts Florida (5-2), where Georgia is favored, but Florida's inconsistent performance means the game could be competitive if the Gators play well.
- Northwestern (6-1) visits Oregon (4-3), with Northwestern's strong run game challenging Oregon's defense, though Oregon is predicted to win a close, potentially ugly game at home.
- Top-ranked Miami (7-0) plays at North Carolina (4-3) in a night game where Miami must avoid mental errors; UNC struggles with explosive plays but could pose an upset threat.
- Ohio State (6-1) travels to USC (6-2) and will play without QB Julian Sayin, making the game unpredictable as a new quarterback starts, while USC's inconsistency prevents a clear favorite.
