College football odds, picks, predictions: Ohio State vs. Indiana leads Week 7
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Key Points:
- Week 7 features six top-25 college football matchups with major playoff implications, especially for SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12 teams aiming to maintain unbeaten records before the first selection committee rankings.
- Key games include No. 16 LSU vs. No. 22 Mississippi State, No. 7 Texas vs. Florida, No. 6 Alabama vs. No. 14 Tennessee, and No. 4 Ohio State vs. No. 5 Indiana, all expected to be highly competitive with playoff hopes on the line.
- Analysts Brad Crawford and Chris Hummer provide contrasting picks and insights, noting LSU's must-win situation, Texas's offensive inconsistency, Alabama's defensive strength, and Ohio State's need to prove its running game.
- Injuries and team dynamics, such as LSU's quarterback turnover issues, BYU missing key running back LJ Martin, and UCLA losing starting QB Nico Iamaleava, add uncertainty to several matchups.
- Recent performances and coaching pressures, including Florida State's struggles under Mike Norvell and Michigan and Penn State's winless Big Ten starts, underscore the high stakes and shifting narratives as the season approaches its midpoint.
