Predicting College Football’s 9 Weeknight Games For Week 9

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. USC Trojans (-14.5)

The USC Trojans have struggled the last couple of weeks as they prepare to defend their homefield hoping to break a two-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Rutgers enters at 4-3 including a couple of impressive wins on their journey to Week 9. Nonetheless, the Trojans will use this as a bounce-back game to prepare for a tough end-of-the-season stretch.

Prediction: USC 38, Rutgers, 17

UTEP Miners vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (-6.5)

The UTEP Miners and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have started the season off rough. With a combined record of 3-10, each squad will have its sights set on a win in hopes of getting its season back on track. Nonetheless, in this matchup, the home team will prevail.

Prediction: Louisiana Tech 27, UTEP 17

Liberty Flames (-24.5) vs. Kennesaw State Owls

Liberty heads on the road as heavy favorites over Kennesaw State and understandably so. The Flames have been on a terror to start the season and enter this matchup undefeated. Meanwhile, Kennesaw State has yet to earn a win. Despite the Owls' best efforts, Liberty will still dominate on the way to their sixth win of the season.

Prediction: Liberty 48, Kennesaw State 13

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks (-20.5)

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders head into Gamecock territory for a showdown with Jacksonville State. JSU is looking to protect their home field and as betting heavy favorites, many expect them to do just that. Middle Tennessee will keep the game close through the first half, but the Gamecocks will prove to be too much in the second.

Prediction: Jacksonville State 37, Middle Tennessee 13

Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs (-1.5)

Georgia Southern has put together an underrated season and they enter its Week 9 matchup against Old Dominion with a chance to clinch a bowl game. However, the Monarchs have similar goals and they won’t allow the Eagles to pull off the upset.

Prediction: Old Dominion 27, Georgia Southern 23

Syracuse Orange vs. No.19  Pittsburgh Panthers (-5.5)

Syracuse hits the road for a battle with the undefeated Pittsburgh Panthers. The Orange have enjoyed playing spoiler all year knocking both Georgia Tech and UNLV out of the rankings. They’ll have a chance to do so again versus an undefeated Panthers team. 

Prediction: Syracuse 33, Pittsburgh 27

Louisville Cardinals (-7.5) vs. Boston College Eagles

Fresh off a loss in a shootout against a highly ranked Miami team, Louisville heads to Boston College looking to make a statement. The Eagles will have other plans as each team looks to grab their first win of the season. Nonetheless, in the battle of the birds, the Cardinals come out on top.

Prediction: Louisville 34, Boston College 24

Boise State Broncos (-3.5) vs. UNLV Rebels

The Boise State Broncos have their sights set on a College Football Playoff spot as the season continues to wind down. But first, they’ll have a matchup against a feisty UNLV squad. In a close game, the Broncos will find a way to pull away to keep their national championship dream alive.

Prediction: Boise State 31, UNLV 27

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. USC Trojans (-14.5)

The USC Trojans have struggled the last couple of weeks as they prepare to defend their homefield hoping to break a two-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Rutgers enters at 4-3 including a couple of impressive wins on their journey to Week 9. Nonetheless, the Trojans will use this as a bounce-back game to prepare for a tough end-of-the-season stretch.

Prediction: USC 38, Rutgers, 17