‘BIG Bets’: Can Ohio State beat Oregon on the road?
October 11, 2024
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Colin Cowherd doesn’t just talk football — he makes picks, too.
Cowherd and Jason McIntyre spent part of Thursday revealing their three best bets for Week 7 of the college football season, focusing on a few Big Ten teams.
Let’s dive into their analysis from “The Herd.”
(All times ET)
WASHINGTON @ IOWA (noon, Saturday, FOX/FOX Sports App)
Colin’s pick: Iowa -2.5
Colin’s thoughts: “Iowa is the No. 1 rushing offense in the conference. They’ll dominate time of possession. Washington is in a rebuild offensively. They’re young, and they’ve struggled on the road.”
J-Mac’s pick: Iowa -2.5
J-Mac’s thoughts: “These Big Ten teams that have the cross-country travel? Not going well for them.”
MINNESOTA @ UCLA (9 p.m., Saturday, Big Ten Network)
Colin’s pick: Over 40 total points
Colin’s thoughts: “UCLA gets their quarterback back. This is a UCLA defense that is awful against the pass. Minnesota, playing with confidence, can run the football, and I think in this spot, will throw the football. The Bruins will be game; they’ll play competitively. But I do think in this spot Minnesota will be able to score some points.”
No. 4 PENN STATE @ USC (3:30 p.m., Saturday, CBS/Paramount+)
J-Mac’s pick: USC +5
J’Mac’s thoughts: “I think USC can win this outright. This is a tough travel spot for Penn State. Kitchen-sink defensive effort from USC. You can’t lose this game.”
Colin & JMac’s Big Bets: Picking Ohio State-Oregon, Penn State-USC and mroe
Colin’s thoughts: “Oregon is great at home. Their quarterback is completing 78% of his throws. Ducks have won 34 of 35 at home. Ohio State has lost four of its last six games against top-10 opponents, including the last two. Ohio State can shrink a little in these big pressure games.”
J-Mac’s pick: Ohio State -3
J’Mac’s thoughts: “Jeremiah Smith, this is going to be like a Randy Moss-type game for him. Everybody in the country is gonna know how good this kid is. I think Ohio State wins.”
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