Picks, odds for all top 25 games
Key Points:
- Week 4 of college football features six matchups between teams ranked in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, including key SEC games like No. 1 Texas at No. 13 Tennessee and No. 6 Ole Miss at No. 22 Florida.
- Experts predict Texas to narrowly defeat Tennessee, with Arch Manning expected to lead Texas’ strong offense, while Ole Miss is favored to edge Florida despite a potential emotional letdown.
- In the Big Ten, No. 17 Iowa faces No. 18 Michigan in a defensive battle, with predictions favoring a close game either way, and No. 12 USC hosts No. 16 Oregon in a must-win for both teams, with Oregon favored to continue its dominance.
- Other notable games include No. 2 Georgia expected to comfortably beat No. 24 Oklahoma, and No. 3 Notre Dame predicted to overpower Purdue with a strong defensive showing.
- The experts generally favor higher-ranked teams but acknowledge some potential upsets and close contests, particularly in matchups involving teams with recent losses or inconsistent performances.