Ranking the Top 10 Potential Upsets for College Football Week 9

Get Saturday College Football picks on Florida, North Carolina, Cincinnati, Oregon State, and Northwestern, plus top underdog plays and best bets today.

Saturday College Football Picks, Best Bets and Underdogs

In the mega-expanded Big Ten, having an elite mind on the sidelines is the ultimate difference between contending for a national championship and scrambling for bowl eligibility. USA Today ran a comprehensive audit to rank every single Big Ten head coach heading into the 2026 season. From Curt Cignetti crowning an incredible national title run in Bloomington to top Ryan Day and Dan Lanning, to blockbuster moves like Kyle Whittingham taking over Michigan and Matt Campbell landing at Penn State, we break down the entire 18-team hierarchy. Check out our complete tactical breakdown to see where your favorite team's head coach lands entering 2026.

USA Today's Big Ten College Football Head Coaches Ranked 1-18: Going Into Week 9

USA Today's Preseason Big Ten Quarterback Rankings: Stats Going Into Week 9

ESPN Predicts Final Record for All 18 Big Ten Teams Right Now: Going Into Week 9

ESPN Ranks College Football's 16 1-Loss Teams by Strength of Record Right Now: Ahead of Week 9

ESPN Ranks the 25 Hardest Remaining College Football Schedules Going Into Week 9

ESPN Ranks College Football's 16 1-Loss Teams by Most Likely to Make the CFP Right Now

LATEST R.J. Pearson NEWS

Back Oregon State over 32.5 points against Fresno State, then examine whether Jesse Legree&#039;s prolific season could affect Jeremiah Smith&#039;s Heisman bid.

Oregon State Team Total Bet and Heisman Receiver Debate

Back Iowa on the moneyline at home against Wisconsin in a defensive Big Ten clash projected to stay low scoring and finish around 17-14—every point matters.

Iowa vs. Wisconsin Betting Pick: Back Hawkeyes at Home

Indiana vs. Minnesota betting analysis favors the under 40.5, with both Big Ten teams pairing strong defenses with weak offenses and quarterback injuries.

Indiana vs. Minnesota Prediction: Bet the Big Ten Under

Notre Dame enters rested and favored, but Navy&#039;s run-heavy attack can limit possessions. Is taking 30-plus points worth the risk against a dreadful defense?

Notre Dame vs. Navy Betting Preview: Take the Points?

LATEST VIDEOS

View the profile of Northwestern Wildcats DL R.J. Pearson on SportsGrid. Get the latest news, stats, player prop picks, related players, and more on SportsGrid.com.

description

keywords

twitter:card

R.J. Pearson | Northwestern Wildcats | DL | SportsGrid.com

twitter:title

twitter:description

https://app.sportsgrid.com/assets/images/og-logo_640x334.png

twitter:image

google

og:locale

og:site_name

og:type

og:title

og:description

og:image

og:image:type

og:image:width

og:image:height

og:image:secure_url

article:published_time

article:modified_time

LATEST R.J. Pearson

HT/WT

Birthplace

Class

#94 · NW · DL

R.J. Pearson

R.J. Pearson BIO

Cullen Coleman

Payton Roth

Braydon Brus

Miles Crutchley

Carson Grove

Preston Bacon

Chris Petrucci

Richie Hagarty

P.J. Spencer

Camp Magee

R.J. Pearson is a DL for the Northwestern Wildcats in the NCAAF.

Northwestern Wildcats

NCAAF

Predicting the 8 NFL Division Winners Right Now: Going Into Week 8

TST Best Bets: October 31, 2026

Sizzling shooting helps Hawaii Pacific rout St. Edward&#39;s in Hoops in Hawaii opener

Ranking The Top 5 Potential Upsets For NFL Week 8

5 Bold Predictions for College Football Ahead of Week 9

HEADLINES

Raiders-Jets more than renewing acquaintances with Smith

Rams face injury concerns ahead of Chargers game as McVay praises defense, Aaron Donald

Carolina Panthers' Loss Raises Doubts After DC Firing

Vikings’ 6-0 Start Faces Major Test Against Detroit Lions

Clippers collapse in late-stage surge to Timberwolves on the road

Lakers squander 25-point lead in loss to Warriors

NBA Showdown: New York vs. Philadelphia - Key Players & Odds!

Lakers at Warriors: What to watch in the Bay

Coachella Valley Firebirds beat Henderson Silver Knights, 5-1, at Acrisure Arena

Hughes Brothers too much for the Golden Knights

TST Images: Vegas Golden Knights defeated by New Jersey Devils, 5-2, at T-Mobile Arena

Ranking the 15 Worst NHL Free Agency Signings of the 2026 Offseason

Pat Murphy Built the Brewers' World Series Culture

Michael King Could Cash In on a Weak Free-Agent Class

Why the Tampa Bay Rays Remain World Series Contenders

MLB Free Agency Rumors: Trades, Signings and Stars

2026-27 College Basketball Title Odds: Florida, UConn and More

TST Images: SDSU defeat Long Beach State, 92-67, at Viejas Arena

Aztecs close exhibition slate, get full team involved to run past Long Beach State

Ranking the Top 20 Players in College Basketball Right Now

NCAAB

NIL Era Puts Kamario Taylor & Arch Manning in Focus

Texas vs. Mississippi State: Pressure Mounts on Sark

Georgia-Florida Moves to Atlanta: Betting Preview & Pick

Ohio State vs. USC: Can Luke Fay Lead the Buckeyes?

Dante Moore Out for Season as Oregon Faces Uncertainty

Tencent Esports Pushes Standards, Records for Fair Esports

Liga MX Femenil Restructure Fuels Rivalries and Growth

Sophie Cunningham Responds to Caitlin Clark Bodyguard Label

Aaron Rodgers Criticizes NFL International Game Travel

Liverpool Upset Pick, Champions League Odds & Canelo News

MORE

Expert picks & analysis

Game Picks

Head-to-head breakdowns

Matchups

Powered by SportsGrid's projections

Player Props

Prediction Market HQ

Giants, Cowboys Battle for NFC East Crown

Ravens vs. Bills Week 8 Preview and Prediction

Lamar Jackson on Track to Face Buffalo Bills

Gators vs. Georgia: Take the Points and Under

Anthony Edwards Knee Surgery Shakes Timberwolves

SPORTSGRID SHORTS

Legendary Hawaii football coach June Jones dies at 73 after transforming Rainbow Warriors program

Matt Leinart to receive Roy Firestone Award at Westcoast Sports Associates&#39; annual benefit in Santa Monica

Ranking the Top 10 Most Disappointing College Football Teams Going Into Week 9

Jayden Maiava’s USC Heisman Odds Face Tough Upcoming Tests

2026-27 Heisman Race: Jeremiah Smith Leads Top Contenders

College Football Long Shots With Playoff Betting Value

ESPN Predicts the Final Record For All 16 SEC Teams Right Now: Going Into Week 9

Georgia-Florida Over 56.5: Why the Rivalry Goes High

Ohio State vs. USC: Over 50.5 Bet and Riley's Future

Josh Hoover Passing Prop and Indiana-Michigan Best Bets

Ole Miss vs. Texas Picks: Back the Rebels in Austin

Drew Mestemaker's QB1 Buzz Shakes Up NFL Draft Odds

Texas Tech vs. Arizona: Big 12 Betting Picks and Preview

Miami's Playoff Path Highlights the ACC's Steep Decline

UNC vs. Miami Preview: Can Tar Heels Cover the Spread?

Chargers vs. Rams preview, prediction and how to watch

5 NFL Teams That Should Be Worried Right Now: Going Into Week 8

Ranking the NFL's 15 Most-Likely Playoff Teams Right Now: Going Into Week 8

Teams better be ready to pay up if the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes kick off

ESPN Predicts the 14-Team NFL Playoff Field Right Now: Going Into Week 8

Cleveland Browns Playoff Odds: Bet the AFC North Run?

AFC North Betting: Sell Steelers, Trust Joe Burrow?

Why the Packers Are a Super Bowl Value Bet at 30-1

Chuba Hubbard Leads Top NFL Touchdown Scorer Picks

NFL Sunday Prop Bets: Bowers, Gordon, Douglas and Mason

Malik Washington Over 4.5 Receptions: Top Plus-Money Bet

Chiefs vs. Seahawks: Best Bets & Sunday Night Under

Chargers Poised to Improve After Bye Against the Rams

Chiefs vs. Broncos Preview: Mahomes Faces Denver Test

Lamar Jackson Returns for Ravens-Bills Betting Clash

Christian Watson's Ambulance Return Stuns NFL Fans

Ranking the 5 Most Overrated Teams in the NBA Right Now!

Clippers crumble against Lakers, drop third straight game

Lakers ride Collin Sexton’s spark to win over Clippers

Luka Doncic out against Clippers with back tightness

NBA Futures: Predictions for Top Teams and Players This Season

Spurs Lead in Western Conference Odds Over OKC & Denver

Celtics vs. Heat: Best Betting Value to Win NBA East

NBA Futures Analysis: OKC, Spurs, & Knicks Betting Odds Breakdown

TST Best Bets: October 28, 2026

TST Best Bets: October 27, 2026

TST Best Bets: October 21, 2026

TST Best Bets: October 30, 2026

JJ Redick Faces a Defining Year as Lakers Head Coach

Western Conference Odds: Minnesota Value and Lakers’ Hot Start

76ers, LeBron, & Knicks Face a Loaded Eastern Conference

Anthony Edwards' Knee Injury Raises NBA Fitness Concerns

Kings&#39; overtime coaching overhaul leads to dramatic win over Senators

TST Images: Kings defeat Senators, 6-5, in Los Angeles

Sabres, Thompson hat trick continue Ducks home woes

Ducks blow 3-goal lead to cellar-dweller Canucks in &quot;terrible&quot; OT defeat

2027 Stanley Cup Odds: Colorado, Vegas, and Edmonton Lead Pack

Conn Smythe Market Prices: Mitch Marner Heads to the Top

Stanley Cup Showdown: Vegas vs. Carolina for the Title

Carolina and Vegas Favorites for Stanley Cup Showdown

TST Best Bets: October 29, 2026

TST Best Bets: October 26, 2026

TST Best Bets: October 22, 2026

TST Best Bets: October 20, 2026

Cooper Black to Become Tallest Goalie in NHL History

Tkachuk Brothers Make NHL History on Wild Hockey Night

Edmonton Oilers Struggle Defensively, Lose to Canucks

2026-27 NHL Season Begins: Key Teams and Betting Tips

Dodgers open as favorites to win 2027 World Series despite Brewers&#39; dominant championship season

Angels decline Kurt Suzuki’s managerial option

TST Best Bets: October 16, 2026

Dodgers&#39; historic three-peat dream is over, ending a golden era in Los Angeles

Potential Brewers vs. Rays World Series Odds & Predictions

Brewers replace Dodgers as World Series favorites after taking 2-0 NLCS lead

The Dynamics of a Potential Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS

MLB Futures Ods: Updated Markets After Wildcard Rounds

World Series Game 5: Jacob Misiorowski Outs and MVP Picks

Rays Player Props: Back Caminero and Diaz in Game 4

World Series Hitter Props: Contreras & Turang Lines

Pitching Props: Jax & May Strikeout Unders Tonight

Milwaukee Brewers Make History: First World Series Win!

Underdogs Rise: Surprising Championship Wins in Sports Betting

How the Brewers' Elite Bullpen Fueled a World Series Run

Milwaukee Brewers Win First World Series Championship

For Pastner, Rebels, it&#39;s about a chemistry test

TST Images: UCLA Men&#39;s Basketball Media Day

UCLA sophomore Lena Bilić to miss 2026-27 season with ACL tear

Ranking the Top 20 5th-Year College Basketball Players Who Could Return for 2026

R.J. Pearson

#94 · NW · DL

HT/WT

6’3”, 310 lbs

Birthplace

Montgomery, AL, USA

Class

GR

LATEST R.J. Pearson NEWS

EDITOR'S PICKS