Week 7 College Football Predictions for All 18 Top 25 Matchups

We are headed into a pivotal Week 7 of the college football season, as several playoff-contending teams take on conference rivals. How do we see every Top 25 game playing out this week?

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(24) South Florida Bulls vs. North Texas Mean Green

• Stadium: DATCU Stadium
• Location: Denton, TX
• Time: Friday 7:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: UNT -1.5 | Total: 66.5
• Moneyline: UNT -122 | USF +102

Undefeated North Texas enters this matchup as short home chalk. Still, the South Florida Bulls’ defense reigns supreme.

Predicted Outcome: South Florida 31 – North Texas 28

(1) Ohio State Buckeyes vs. (17) Illinois Fighting Illini

• Stadium: Memorial Stadium
• Location: Champaign, IL
• Time: Saturday 12:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: OSU -14.5 | Total: 49.5
• Moneyline: OSU -750 | ILL +475

A late cover is the best that Illinois can hope for in this one.

Predicted Outcome: Ohio State 35 – Illinois 21

Pittsburgh Panthers vs. (25) Florida State Seminoles

• Stadium: Doak Campbell Stadium
• Location: Tallahassee, IL
• Time: Saturday 12:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: FSU -10.5 | Total: 57.5
• Moneyline: FSU -400 | PITT +300

Defensive consistency has limited Florida State’s success. Pittsburgh’s offense can fly.

Predicted Outcome: Florida State 38 – Pittsburgh 35

(8) Alabama Crimson Tide vs. (14) Missouri Tigers

• Stadium: Memorial Stadium
• Location: Columbia, MO
• Time: Saturday 12:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: ALA -3.5 | Total: 51.5
• Moneyline: ALA -165 | MIZZ +140

Bama fans have to be worried heading into this one, and deservingly so.

Predicted Outcome: Missouri 24 – Alabama 21

Washington State Cougars vs. (4) Ole Miss Rebels

• Stadium: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
• Location: Oxford, MS
• Time: Saturday 12:45 p.m. ET
• Spread: MISS -31.5 | Total: 58.5
• Moneyline: N/A

Ole Miss’s grip on a playoff spot tightens after another convincing win

Predicted Outcome: Ole Miss 49 – Washington State 10

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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. (13) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

• Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Time: Saturday 3:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: GT -14.5 | Total: 54.5
• Moneyline: GT -650 | VT +425

Georgia Tech won’t pull away, but should have no problem moving to 6-0.

Predicted Outcome: Georgia Tech 30 – Virginia Tech 20

(6) Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns

• Stadium: Cotton Bowl
• Location: Dallas, TX
• Time: Saturday 3:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: OKLA -1.5 | Total: 43.5
• Moneyline: OKLA -110 | TEX -110

Quarterback injuries negatively impact both teams. We still give the edge to Oklahoma.

Predicted Outcome: Oklahoma 21 – Texas 20

(22) Iowa State Cyclones vs. Colorado Buffaloes

• Stadium: Folsom Field
• Location: Boulder, CO
• Time: Saturday 3:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: ISU -2.5 | Total: 52.5
• Moneyline: ISU -140 | COLO +120

Iowa State’s defense will do enough to ensure the Cyclones escape with the win.

Predicted Outcome: Iowa State 28 – Colorado 24

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. (16) Notre Dame Fighting Irish

• Stadium: Notre Dame Stadium
• Location: South Bend
• Time: Saturday 3:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: ND -23.5 | Total: 60.5
• Moneyline: ND -2500 | NCST +1100

This one should test the upper limit for the number of points that can be scored in a football game.

Predicted Outcome: Notre Dame 49 – North Carolina State 31

(7) Indiana Hoosiers vs. (3) Oregon Ducks

• Stadium: Autzen Stadium
• Location: Eugene, OR
• Time: Saturday 3:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: ORE -7.5 | Total: 55.5
• Moneyline: ORE -280 | IU +230

Oregon is still not getting enough respect in the betting market. This will be a statement win.

Predicted Outcome: Oregon 35 – Indiana 17

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. (12) Tennessee Volunteers

• Stadium: Neyland Stadium
• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Time: Saturday 4:15 p.m. ET
• Spread: TENN -12.5 | Total: 68.5
• Moneyline: TENN -500 | ARK +360

Points will flow seamlessly in this one. Tennessee battles hard for the win late.

Predicted Outcome: Tennessee 42 – Arkansas 35

Florida Gators vs. (5) Texas A&M Aggies

• Stadium: Kyle Field
• Location: College Station, TX
• Time: Saturday 7:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: TA&M -7.5 | Total: 46.5
• Moneyline: TA&M -280 | FLA +230

Florida has had several measuring-stick games and has come up short. We predict a massive upset here.

Predicted Outcome: Florida 27 – Texas A&M 24

(15) Michigan Wolverines vs. USC Trojans

• Stadium: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Time: Saturday 7:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: USC -2.5 | Total: 56.5
• Moneyline: USC -135 | MICH +115

USC is undeserving of being the favorite in this matchup. Michigan is clearly the superior team.

Predicted Outcome: Michigan 31 – USC 28

(10) Georgia Bulldogs vs. Auburn Tigers

• Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium
• Location: Auburn, AL
• Time: Saturday 7:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: UGA -3.5 | Total: 46.5
• Moneyline: UGA -165 | AUB +140

Georgia is on upset alert against a resilient Auburn squad. 

Predicted Outcome: Auburn 21 – Georgia 17

Kansas Jayhawks vs. (9) Texas Tech Red Raiders

• Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium
• Location: Lubbock, TX
• Time: Saturday 7:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: TTU -14.5 | Total: 59.5
• Moneyline: TTU -700 | KU +450

Texas Tech will continue its assault on the Big 12 with another convincing win.

Predicted Outcome: Texas Tech 42 – Kansas 17

South Carolina Gamecocks vs. (11) LSU Tigers

• Stadium: Tiger Stadium
• Location: Baton Rouge, LA
• Time: Saturday 7:45 p.m. ET
• Spread: LSU -9.5 | Total: 43.5
• Moneyline: LSU -360 | SC +280

LSU can’t afford any more slip-ups if it hopes to salvage its playoff hopes.

Predicted Outcome: LSU 27 – South Carolina 17

(18) BYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats

• Stadium: Arizona Stadium
• Location: Tucson, AZ
• Time: Saturday 8:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: BYU -1.5 | Total: 47.5
• Moneyline: BYU -125 | ARI +105

Another upset of more modest proportions. Arizona stuns BYU at home.

Predicted Outcome: Arizona 25 – BYU 20

(21) Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Utah Utes

• Stadium: Rice-Eccles Stadium
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT
• Time: Saturday 10:15 p.m. ET
• Spread: UTAH -5.5 | Total: 48.5
• Moneyline: UTAH -210 | ASU +175

This is a last-possession football game. Arizona State kicks a game-winning field goal as time expires.

Predicted Outcome: Arizona State 28 – Utah 27

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