Following the release of the first College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night, Week 10 features six games involving top-25 teams, tying the most ever on a single Saturday. The matchups span the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12, with unbeaten No. 1 Miami visiting No. 11 Notre Dame as the headline game. Analysts Brad Crawford (53-28 straight up, 39-41-1 against the spread) and Chris Hummer (58-23 straight up, 41-39-1 ATS) provide predictions for each contest.
Iowa at Northwestern
No. 19 Iowa visits Northwestern as a 1.5-point underdog. Hummer favors Iowa, citing the Hawkeyes' ball-control style and advantage at the line of scrimmage, predicting a 24-21 win. Crawford also picks Iowa, 23-20, emphasizing red-zone execution.
BYU at Utah
No. 9 BYU travels to No. 3 Utah, with the Utes favored by 4.5 points. Hummer likes Utah's explosive offense to pull away late, 31-28. Crawford backs Utah as well, 30-27, noting the Utes' dominant performance against Cincinnati.
Texas at Missouri
No. 7 Texas is a 3.5-point favorite at No. 18 Missouri. Hummer takes Texas, 27-21, citing the Longhorns' front seven and Missouri's pass defense weaknesses. Crawford predicts a Missouri upset, 27-24, pointing to Texas' injuries and Arch Manning's fourth-quarter struggles.
Alabama at LSU
No. 5 Alabama visits No. 14 LSU with the Tigers favored by 3.5. Hummer picks LSU, 31-28, highlighting Alabama's offensive line issues. Crawford also chooses LSU, 28-24, calling it a season-defining game for both programs.
Oregon at Ohio State
No. 23 Oregon faces No. 12 Ohio State, with the Buckeyes favored by 9.5. Both analysts pick Ohio State: Hummer 31-21, Crawford 31-14, citing Ohio State's defensive rebound and Oregon's scoring struggles.
UCLA at Minnesota
No. 8 UCLA, a 6.5-point favorite, visits Minnesota. Hummer likes Minnesota to cover, predicting a 20-17 Gophers win, noting UCLA's cross-country travel. Crawford picks UCLA, 20-14, praising Minnesota's defense but trusting the Bruins' defensive prowess.
Kentucky at Tennessee
No. 6 Kentucky at No. 13 Tennessee, with the Volunteers favored by 6.5. Hummer takes Tennessee, 27-24, citing home-field advantage. Crawford also picks Tennessee, 24-17, emphasizing the Vols' desperation for a CFP berth.
Georgia at Ole Miss
No. 2 Georgia is a 3.5-point favorite at No. 10 Ole Miss. Hummer backs Georgia, 31-24, citing the Bulldogs' line-of-scrimmage control. Crawford picks Georgia, 30-27, noting Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' past success against Georgia but expecting the Bulldogs to make the Rebels one-dimensional.
Miami at Notre Dame
No. 1 Miami visits No. 11 Notre Dame as a 4.5-point underdog. Hummer favors Notre Dame, 34-31, questioning Miami's secondary against CJ Carr. Crawford sticks with Miami, 31-27, trusting the Hurricanes' unbeaten run and preseason projection.
