As Week 11 of the college football season approaches, several local teams remain in contention for a spot in the College Football Playoff. The latest playoff rankings, released on Tuesday, include three area teams: Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Texas. Meanwhile, Oklahoma has also made the cut. Notably, SMU, after upsetting Miami and benefiting from Georgia Tech“s loss to NC State, is now eyeing a potential path to the ACC championship.
With the race heating up for a top 12 playoff spot, experts from The Dallas Morning News, The Ticket, and NBC5 have come together to predict the outcomes of 20 college football games this week, analyzing both straight bets and point spreads.
Highlighting the local matchups, Texas Tech will host BYU in a game that carries significant implications for both the playoffs and the Big 12 standings. Currently, the Red Raiders are favored by 10.5 points.
In other significant matchups, Texas A&M will face Missouri on the road, while SMU travels to challenge Boston College. Additionally, TCU will be hosting Iowa State.
For predictions on these games and more from across the nation, see below. You can also find picks from previous weeks, including Week 1 through Week 10, on our website.
