Overview

Week 9 marks the final Saturday of October for college football as teams push further into the season, with several crucial games on the horizon. The landscape for the College Football Playoff is still evolving, with many potential scenarios yet to unfold.

Key Matchups

Though it may not seem like a week filled with marquee games, historical surprises often emerge during such weeks. Notably, Alabama and Texas A&M, ranked No. 4 and No. 3 respectively, will face challenging away games. Alabama aims to extend its six-game winning streak against South Carolina, while Texas A&M strives to maintain its unbeaten record against No. 20 LSU.

Indiana (ranked No. 2) will aim to preserve its perfect season against UCLA, who are on a revival under interim coach Tim Skipper. Other important games feature clashes between one-loss teams, including No. 8 Ole Miss at No. 13 Oklahoma and No. 10 Vanderbilt hosting No. 15 Missouri.

Here’s a preliminary breakdown of the odds for these and other notable games this week:

Odds for Major Games

• Ole Miss at Oklahoma (-3.5): Oklahoma hosts for the first time in history, creating a critical SEC showdown.
• No. 4 Alabama (-13.5) at South Carolina: South Carolina desperately seeks a win after a tough start.
• No. 15 Missouri at No. 10 Vanderbilt (-2.5): This game bears significant implications for the College Football Playoff.
• No. 3 Texas A&M (-2.5) at No. 20 LSU: LSU faces A&M, who historically struggles at Tiger Stadium.
• UCLA at No. 2 Indiana (-24.5): A key test for UCLA as it strives for another victory against top competition.

Further Insights

As we delve deeper into the remaining weeks of the season, these odds and matchups will continue to evolve, setting the stage for an exciting finish.