The Six Pack: Picks for USC-Indiana, Texas Tech-Oklahoma State and Week 11 lock

Key Points:

• The College Football Playoff (CFP) will expand to 24 teams next season, with rankings now released every Tuesday night, sparking debate over perceived SEC bias despite SEC's strong nonconference performance (28-2 overall, 10-2 vs. Power Four).
• The SEC's dominance in nonconference play justifies its teams' higher rankings compared to other conferences, while the Big 12 also has a strong presence with three teams in the top 12, contrasting with the Big Ten's two teams despite recent national titles.
• Key upcoming games include No. 18 USC at No. 9 Indiana, where Indiana looks to rebound after a bye week, and No. 12 Texas Tech at No. 25 Oklahoma State, expected to be a high-scoring shootout reflecting both teams' offensive strengths.
• Michigan faces a tough challenge at No. 16 Oregon, with Oregon's offense surging after firing their offensive coordinator, while Nebraska at Rutgers is projected as a low-scoring, defense-heavy game amid struggles and coaching changes for both teams.
• The forecasted upset of the week is Texas over No. 21 LSU, given Texas's strong resume wins this season and LSU's recent offensive struggles, despite LSU's home-field advantage at Tiger Stadium.