A significant slate of college football games is scheduled for Saturday, featuring multiple top 25 matchups. Notable contests include Utah versus BYU, Texas against Missouri, Alabama versus LSU, Miami against Notre Dame, and Georgia facing Ole Miss. The College Football Playoff rankings currently place the Miami Hurricanes at number one. However, the team received a significant setback earlier in the week when star wide receiver Malachi Toney suffered an ankle injury. This absence will keep him out of Saturday's game against Notre Dame, a factor that has shifted the odds to make Miami a 7.5 point underdog.
SportsLine experts have released predictions for these high-profile games. Their analysis covers specific matchups such as Texas versus Missouri, Alabama versus LSU, Oregon versus Ohio State, Kentucky versus Tennessee, and Georgia versus Ole Miss. In addition to game predictions, the article details promotional offers from major sportsbooks, including DraftKings, Fanatics Sportsbook, and BetMGM, which provide bonus bets and other incentives for new users.
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For the matchup between Missouri and Texas, SportsLine expert Emory Hunt favors the home team, Missouri, at plus 3. Hunt noted that Missouri's tailbacks Jamal Roberts and Ahmad Hardy are ready to play, and their defense can exploit a struggling Texas offensive line. He also believes quarterback Austin Simmons has the edge in this game. Given the home advantage and favorable head-to-head matchups, Hunt sees strong value in backing Missouri.
In the contest between LSU and Alabama, expert Tom Fornelli predicts LSU will cover the 5.5 point spread. Fornelli pointed out that LSU has performed better since the return of Trey'Dez Green, with Jackson Harris emerging as a significant passing threat. Conversely, he views Alabama and quarterback Keelon Russell as looking more ordinary on the road and expressed doubt about the reliability of Alabama's offensive line currently.
Ohio State is favored by 7.5 points against Oregon in a game that is essentially a playoff spot decider for the Buckeyes. The analysis suggests Ohio State's defense will improve after allowing 30 points to USC. While Oregon's backup quarterback Dylan Raiola had a strong previous game, he has shown vulnerability under pressure. The prediction favors Ohio State due to their home field advantage and defensive potential.
Regarding the total points in the Kentucky versus Tennessee game, expert Eric Cohen leans toward the under 50.5. He noted that all five Tennessee home games this season have gone under the total, with the under hitting by 14 or more points in each SEC home game. Given Tennessee's uncertain quarterback situation, the team is unlikely to engage in a shootout. Cohen predicts a score of Tennessee 20, Kentucky 14, citing their strong rushing attack and pass defense.
For the Miami versus Notre Dame game, expert Micah Roberts backs Miami at plus 7.5. He highlights that Miami has the number two offense in the nation, averaging 534 yards per game, while Notre Dame has the number one defense, allowing only 236 yards per game. Roberts believes quarterback Darian Mensah is key to Miami's chances, noting his 25 touchdown passes and single interception. He argues that Notre Dame has underperformed their rating recently and lost at BYU, making Miami the better bet.
Finally, in the Georgia versus Ole Miss matchup, expert Eric Cohen predicts Georgia will win by 3.5 points. He references the two high-scoring games between these teams in 2025, where Ole Miss ended Georgia's season in the Sugar Bowl. Cohen views this as a payback opportunity for Georgia, who responded well to a mid-October loss to Auburn by beating Florida last week. Despite concerns about Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, Cohen selects Georgia to win 34 to 27.
